March 2017 AOS Filers

[PinkCandy 134]

2 hours ago, csynal5421 said:

good morning pinkcandy,thank your positive words ,this morning i received an update,as of may 19 my case is ready to be schedule for an interview.cases are moving forward for march filers.lets pray.and i wish you luck to your interview.

Thank you @csynal5421! I'm not the one having an interview though, it's @atuegwuthe sunshine of this group  

Anyway, congratulations on the movement on your case!! I am happy for you. Keep us updated!
 

as for this group, I'm praying that each one of us will have a part of this positive vibes that's going on. 

 

[PinkCandy 134]

2 minutes ago, Bast' said:

Was checking the online status this morning and saw that they updated it yesterday and case is ready for interview 

No update about the work authorization yet but I guess that should follow soon?

good luck to everybody!!

Congratulations!!! 

[Annloha 18]

On 5/19/2017 at 8:23 AM, atuegwu said:

Yaaaayyyy!!! Woke up this morning with the great update....

 

 

YOUR INTERVIEW HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 21ST....

 

Actually was expecting my EAD but it is what it is... Good luck to you all folks.

Congratsssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YAY

[atuegwu 192]

15 hours ago, Stella0806 said:

Hi everyone been busy with work. I got an update today that my husband work permit was mailed. Hope everyone getting positive updates. 

@Stella0806 congratulations to him and wishing him the best in his job. Good luck.

10 hours ago, Pinkielicious said:

I just said the truth, @atuegwu. If I could be as half positive as you are, I would feel less stressful in this whole process. FYI, I got the NOA1 in the mail today. I gotta mail the I-485 package out first thing tomorrow morning. I hope there would be no more trouble this time.

@Pinkielicious awww!!! I obviously appreciate your kind words. You are among the ones that made me understand that family isn't just a blood relative but strangers we've never met. The ideas, inspirations, encouragement and all have been very overwhelming. Congrats on your NOA and I pray you get a positive update next week. Have an awesome weekend.

5 hours ago, csynal5421 said:

good morning pinkcandy,thank your positive words ,this morning i received an update,as of may 19 my case is ready to be schedule for an interview.cases are moving forward for march filers.lets pray.and i wish you luck to your interview.

@csynal5421 thanks a lot and best of luck as I pray for a positive update on your case soonest.

3 hours ago, Bast' said:

Was checking the online status this morning and saw that they updated it yesterday and case is ready for interview 

No update about the work authorization yet but I guess that should follow soon?

good luck to everybody!!

@Bast' congrats on your update and good luck. Your EAD may come or be overtaken by your green card or both depending on how soon your interview is scheduled.

3 hours ago, PinkCandy said:

Thank you @csynal5421! I'm not the one having an interview though, it's @atuegwuthe sunshine of this group  

Anyway, congratulations on the movement on your case!! I am happy for you. Keep us updated!
 

as for this group, I'm praying that each one of us will have a part of this positive vibes that's going on. 

 

Thanks @Pinkielicious for the positive vibes. 

2 hours ago, Annloha said:

Congratsssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YAY

@Annloha thanks a lot and good luck.

[csynal5421 4]

6 hours ago, PinkCandy said:

Thank you @csynal5421! I'm not the one having an interview though, it's @atuegwuthe sunshine of this group  

Anyway, congratulations on the movement on your case!! I am happy for you. Keep us updated!
 

as for this group, I'm praying that each one of us will have a part of this positive vibes that's going on. 

 

thank you dear,god is able

[DorothyLa 107]

a new week! I hope everybody hear some good news soon!

[britontherun 35]

Grrr... my wife did Biometrics April 20... still no EAD or advance parole or movement...

I did call into USCIS. It amazes me they say that AP's are currently only being processed for December filers when clearly that is not quite true...

 

In the Tampa office by the way...

[DorothyLa 107]

14 minutes ago, britontherun said:

Grrr... my wife did Biometrics April 20... still no EAD or advance parole or movement...

I did call into USCIS. It amazes me they say that AP's are currently only being processed for December filers when clearly that is not quite true...

 

In the Tampa office by the way...

mine is april 20 also. 

 

We still have time for it. June 6-15 shows in my timeline. 

[britontherun 35]

1 minute ago, DorothyLa said:

mine is april 20 also. 

 

We still have time for it. June 6-15 shows in my timeline. 

Good luck ... I was hoping by the end of the month....

 

 

[atuegwu 192]

Hello my good people,

 greetings. last week was relatively a bumper positive updates for most of us in various capacities, although this week has started with no positive updates yet but I strongly believe we shall have more great updates and notification in our cases. just hang in there, be strong and positive, and please we should continue keeping this thread lively and not desert it as a cemetery, for your positive vibes keeps a weak heart stronger and going. best of luck to us all folks. Cheers!!!

[RenoZiv 23]

First off congrats to all who already have a interview or have their EAD approved. 

 

Next as i I seen a few posts talking about RFE and RFIE in regards to the whole reset to day 0 if you have an RFIE. If the RFIE is for the AOS (I485) and the EAD (I765) were filed together does that reset the EAD to 0 as well. I don't think it does but just wanted to check as that should be approved soon! (I'm about 2 weeks out from the 90 days if there is no reset for EAD)

[atuegwu 192]

1 hour ago, RenoZiv said:

First off congrats to all who already have a interview or have their EAD approved. 

 

Next as i I seen a few posts talking about RFE and RFIE in regards to the whole reset to day 0 if you have an RFIE. If the RFIE is for the AOS (I485) and the EAD (I765) were filed together does that reset the EAD to 0 as well. I don't think it does but just wanted to check as that should be approved soon! (I'm about 2 weeks out from the 90 days if there is no reset for EAD)

@RenoZiv thanks for the best wishes on all of us, in my opinion it won't be a bad idea to put in a service request by calling USCIS and see how it goes before the week runs out. good luck and keep it positive.

[DorothyLa 107]

1 minute ago, atuegwu said:

@RenoZiv thanks for the best wishes on all of us, in my opinion it won't be a bad idea to put in a service request by calling USCIS and see how it goes before the week runs out. good luck and keep it positive.

ok, so which number i should call and which buttons i should push?  Because whenever i do something, it directing me to a site or something and hangs up. 

[atuegwu 192]

20 minutes ago, DorothyLa said:

ok, so which number i should call and which buttons i should push?  Because whenever i do something, it directing me to a site or something and hangs up. 

@DorothyLa I believe this helps courtesy of @Judy & Eugene

 

How to prepare for your call?

Before calling the NCSC please have available

- your receipt number:

- alien registration number:

- type of application filed:

- date filed:

- Online case status:

- Processing times applying to your case type

- Check your priority date (if applicable)

- Have all relevant correspondence with USCIS (NOA1)

How to talk to a live person at USCIS?

Contact the National Customer Service Center (NCSC) at 1-800-375-5283.

Call early in the morning (8.00 am)

Option 1: Then dial 1, 2, 6, 2, 4 (exact sequence). Use these options every time you are prompted.

(You can also try - 1 - 2 - 1 - Case Number - 1 - 3 - 3 or 4)

Option 2: Call USCIS and Do not press anything (don't choose a language). They will think you have a rotary phone and will transfer you directly to a live person.

Option 3: Don't don’t choose the number for “case status”, but do different ones instead (for example “RFE”; “expedite your case”, …)

Option 4: Military Help Line: 1-877-CIS-4MIL (1-877-247-4645); Members of the military and their families may call to receive assistance with immigration-related questions.

If they speak Spanish just say English please. Now you can ask what you want.

What to ask them?

During your call we recommend that you take note of the following information:

About them:

- The name of the NCSC representative:

- The id number of the NCSC representative:

- The date and time of the call:

- Any service request referral number, if a service referral on a pending case is taken:

About our case:

- When calling, ask them for a service request.

 

 

In case they refuse or tell you that they cannot answer your question, then ask to be transferred to a Tier 2 ISO (Immigration Service Officer) supervisor, who will have more privileges to access detailed information about your case. Once you get an ISO, be very polite, and take notes for your records. Ask them for their badge number. That way you can reference each conversation by date and the badge number of the ISO.

 

Also ask them to review case status - THEY can - it's on their screen.

 

If the NCSC doesn’t issue a service request, please make sure the NCSC representative tells you the reason why he did not issue the request. (This information you'll need to follow up)

 

- Some of the standard questions:

1) Name check Status?

2) Background Check Status?

3) Has it been assigned to an officer?

4) When can I expect to get some updates on my case?

5) Can you help me with a ball park date on when my case will be assigned to an officer?

6) What dates are they currently working on?

Of course, we are aware of the standard response we get.

   (link not presently working)

The NCSC operates on a two-tier model.

Tier 1 Customer Service Representatives (CSRs):

Can

• Relay basic immigration information to customers through scripts provided by USCIS

• Answer questions about USCIS forms

• Transfer calls to Tier 2 in certain circumstances

Cannot

• Answer specific questions about a case with the exception of information available through Case Status Online

• Transfer calls to local offices or service centers where cases are pending

• Provide legal advice

Tier 2 Immigration Service Officers (ISOs):

Can

• Review USCIS systems on your case

• Request that notices be re-issued

• Provide information that you may receive at an Infopass appointment

• Provide specialized assistance to dependents or active members of the U.S. Armed Forces

• Provide information on pending and adjudicated cases.

Cannot

• Review already issued Requests for Evidence (RFEs)

• Directly issue duplicate notices, receipt notices, RFE notices

• Transfer calls to local offices or service centers

• Provide legal advice

Service Requests

Both Tiers 1 and 2 can create a “service request” which is sent to service centers and local offices on matters such as expedite requests, change of address, appointment rescheduling, case processing delays which exceed the posted times, and other matters that may be unique to a specific case.

[DorothyLa 107]

1 hour ago, atuegwu said:

@DorothyLa I believe this helps courtesy of @Judy & Eugene

 

How to prepare for your call?

Before calling the NCSC please have available

- your receipt number:

- alien registration number:

- type of application filed:

- date filed:

- Online case status:

- Processing times applying to your case type

- Check your priority date (if applicable)

- Have all relevant correspondence with USCIS (NOA1)

How to talk to a live person at USCIS?

Contact the National Customer Service Center (NCSC) at 1-800-375-5283.

Call early in the morning (8.00 am)

Option 1: Then dial 1, 2, 6, 2, 4 (exact sequence). Use these options every time you are prompted.

(You can also try - 1 - 2 - 1 - Case Number - 1 - 3 - 3 or 4)

Option 2: Call USCIS and Do not press anything (don't choose a language). They will think you have a rotary phone and will transfer you directly to a live person.

Option 3: Don't don’t choose the number for “case status”, but do different ones instead (for example “RFE”; “expedite your case”, …)

Option 4: Military Help Line: 1-877-CIS-4MIL (1-877-247-4645); Members of the military and their families may call to receive assistance with immigration-related questions.

If they speak Spanish just say English please. Now you can ask what you want.

What to ask them?

During your call we recommend that you take note of the following information:

About them:

- The name of the NCSC representative:

- The id number of the NCSC representative:

- The date and time of the call:

- Any service request referral number, if a service referral on a pending case is taken:

About our case:

- When calling, ask them for a service request.

 

 

In case they refuse or tell you that they cannot answer your question, then ask to be transferred to a Tier 2 ISO (Immigration Service Officer) supervisor, who will have more privileges to access detailed information about your case. Once you get an ISO, be very polite, and take notes for your records. Ask them for their badge number. That way you can reference each conversation by date and the badge number of the ISO.

 

Also ask them to review case status - THEY can - it's on their screen.

 

If the NCSC doesn’t issue a service request, please make sure the NCSC representative tells you the reason why he did not issue the request. (This information you'll need to follow up)

 

- Some of the standard questions:

1) Name check Status?

2) Background Check Status?

3) Has it been assigned to an officer?

4) When can I expect to get some updates on my case?

5) Can you help me with a ball park date on when my case will be assigned to an officer?

6) What dates are they currently working on?

Of course, we are aware of the standard response we get.

   (link not presently working)

The NCSC operates on a two-tier model.

Tier 1 Customer Service Representatives (CSRs):

Can

• Relay basic immigration information to customers through scripts provided by USCIS

• Answer questions about USCIS forms

• Transfer calls to Tier 2 in certain circumstances

Cannot

• Answer specific questions about a case with the exception of information available through Case Status Online

• Transfer calls to local offices or service centers where cases are pending

• Provide legal advice

Tier 2 Immigration Service Officers (ISOs):

Can

• Review USCIS systems on your case

• Request that notices be re-issued

• Provide information that you may receive at an Infopass appointment

• Provide specialized assistance to dependents or active members of the U.S. Armed Forces

• Provide information on pending and adjudicated cases.

Cannot

• Review already issued Requests for Evidence (RFEs)

• Directly issue duplicate notices, receipt notices, RFE notices

• Transfer calls to local offices or service centers

• Provide legal advice

Service Requests

Both Tiers 1 and 2 can create a “service request” which is sent to service centers and local offices on matters such as expedite requests, change of address, appointment rescheduling, case processing delays which exceed the posted times, and other matters that may be unique to a specific case.

Thank you. Good information laying down here