March 2017 AOS Filers

[raulgon2493 14]

1 hour ago, kimy33 said:

i send out the same SR (taking longer than processing time) on Oct 3rd, still not assigned for processing. not sure if it would ever be assigned.... 

 

I as well sent out a ST Oct. 3rd - nothing has been assigned. We can all get a surprise any day day now though - the day we least expect it. 

[Shushulsan 32]

On 11/20/2017 at 3:42 PM, raulgon2493 said:

I as well sent out a ST Oct. 3rd - nothing has been assigned. We can all get a surprise any day day now though - the day we least expect it. 

My SR on Oct 20, 2017 was not assigned and more than a month later and nothing!

[raulgon2493 14]

13 minutes ago, Shushulsan said:

My SR on Oct 20, 2017 was not assigned and more than a month later and nothing!

Yeah, at this point I am just going to wait - frustrating but  I do not want to poke at them too much. At least is on record that I made multiple attempts to get information with no luck. I will give them the benefit of the doubt and maybe they are really just backed up due to recent happenings. 

Edited November 22, 2017 by raulgon2493

[Goodluckeveryone 42]

240 days. Got my interview notice. Online status still at fingerprint fee recieved.

[Goodluckeveryone 42]

2 minutes ago, Goodluckeveryone said:

240 days. Got my interview notice. Online status still at fingerprint fee recieved.

I didnt call or put any SR.

 

[Goodluckeveryone 42]

2 minutes ago, Goodluckeveryone said:

240 days. Got my interview notice. Online status still at fingerprint fee recieved.

I didnt call or put any SR.

 

[Shushulsan 32]

Today I finally called USCIS after they failed to respond to my service request filed on Oct 20^th, 2017. The level 2 office I talked to was very friendly and informed me that my case hasn’t moved from National Benefit center to my local office. The is in contrary to what I was told 6 months ago upon my info pass appointment in local office, that my case has cleared background check and moved on to schedule appointment status.

 

He advised me to contact my congressional representative and ask them for help looking into my case. He could not see why my case is sitting in the MSC motionless for over 6 months. He speculated that it has something to do with background/name check, in other words, security clearance.

 

Very frustrating. I will file that paperwork and send it to our congressman ASAP.

[umabanana 9]

7 minutes ago, Shushulsan said:

Today I finally called USCIS after they failed to respond to my service request filed on Oct 20^th, 2017. The level 2 office I talked to was very friendly and informed me that my case hasn’t moved from National Benefit center to my local office. The is in contrary to what I was told 6 months ago upon my info pass appointment in local office, that my case has cleared background check and moved on to schedule appointment status.

 

 

 

He advised me to contact my congressional representative and ask them for help looking into my case. He could not see why my case is sitting in the MSC motionless for over 6 months. He speculated that it has something to do with background/name check, in other words, security clearance.

 

 

 

Very frustrating. I will file that paperwork and send it to our congressman ASAP.

 

Ugh, that's so annoying!

If you don't mind me asking, how do you go about talking to a an officer? And should I send a service request pre calling to see if I get an update on my case that way? 

[raulgon2493 14]

21 minutes ago, umabanana said:

Ugh, that's so annoying!

If you don't mind me asking, how do you go about talking to a an officer? And should I send a service request pre calling to see if I get an update on my case that way? 

I just called and requested to speak to a tier 2 officer, they usually transfer you and you set up a call back. I put in a service request on 10/03/2017 and 11/07/2017 and neither have been assigned. I am assuming my case is stuck at the NBC as well. I am waiting on the call back from the tier 2 officer, hopefully they can give me a little more information about the case. Might have to end up contacting my congressman representative. I'll keep yall posted. 

[Shushulsan 32]

1 hour ago, umabanana said:

Ugh, that's so annoying!

If you don't mind me asking, how do you go about talking to a an officer? And should I send a service request pre calling to see if I get an update on my case that way? 

Call 1 (800) 375-5283. punch in 1 2 2 1. After prompt enter your case number. After it reads you what is literally online status enter 3. Wait for a customer service person to answer your call. Convince that person to transfer you to level 2. usually it takes 1-4 hours to be called back.

[raulgon2493 14]

1 hour ago, Shushulsan said:

Call 1 (800) 375-5283. punch in 1 2 2 1. After prompt enter your case number. After it reads you what is literally online status enter 3. Wait for a customer service person to answer your call. Convince that person to transfer you to level 2. usually it takes 1-4 hours to be called back.

I spoke to a level 2 office - wasnt very nice nor willing to help.  I wanted further information about why my case has been stuck on "Fingerprint Fee Was Received" since March 31, 2017. He claims that on his end, my case is ready to be scheduled for interview and i need to wait. I asked if he could confirm if my application was at the NBC or at the Orlando field office - his words were "I dont know how that will make a difference, but i will check for you", he placed me on a hold and came back to tell me it was at the NBC pending completion. He couldn't answer why my application hadn't moved from the NBC. Might try to call another day and speak with a different officer. I dont know if we should contact our congressman. 

[Shushulsan 32]

16 hours ago, raulgon2493 said:

I spoke to a level 2 office - wasnt very nice nor willing to help.  I wanted further information about why my case has been stuck on "Fingerprint Fee Was Received" since March 31, 2017. He claims that on his end, my case is ready to be scheduled for interview and i need to wait. I asked if he could confirm if my application was at the NBC or at the Orlando field office - his words were "I dont know how that will make a difference, but i will check for you", he placed me on a hold and came back to tell me it was at the NBC pending completion. He couldn't answer why my application hadn't moved from the NBC. Might try to call another day and speak with a different officer. I dont know if we should contact our congressman. 

 

I didn't waist anytime yesterday. I filled and mailed my request to our house of representative no more than 2 hours after I got off the phone yesterday with USCIS level 2 officer. I am also going to call in again today and talk to a different person since transparency and consistency are not what Department of Homeland Security is known for.

 

You are Mexican and I am Persian (Iranian). It is safe to assume under current administration we are receiving the short end of the stick. Most probably they have internally advised department employees to scrutinize, delay, deny and block applications from citizens of those nations that this administration hates/dislikes. I am sure eventually someone will file a class-action lawsuit on our behalf.

 

Good luck contacting your representative.

[TL2016 208]

33 minutes ago, Shushulsan said:

You are Mexican and I am Persian (Iranian). It is safe to assume under current administration we are receiving the short end of the stick. Most probably they have internally advised department employees to scrutinize, delay, deny and block applications from citizens of those nations that this administration hates/dislikes. I am sure eventually someone will file a class-action lawsuit on our behalf.

Now that's very far-fetched. I know this process is frustrating, but throwing out wild accusations like this does nothing good. 

Looking at your timeline, you will need an interview no matter what. You didn't come on a K-1, so you're in the wrong subsection to begin with. You also cannot compare your case to others. I lucked out and received an interview waiver, but if I didn't, I would have had to wait another 2-3 months to even be considered for an interview in NYC. And if I didn't like that thought, would I have started throwing around accusations saying I'm being scrutinized because of WW2 Germany? Nah. 

 

I wish nothing but the best for everyone here. But these types of comments do nothing but frustrate you even more. If you look for AOS timelines, it's common for I-485's to take up to a year. There are tons of posts saying exactly the same thing too. But of course it's easier to just play the victim card.

Also, good luck suing the government. 

[Shushulsan 32]

5 minutes ago, TL2016 said:

Now that's very far-fetched. I know this process is frustrating, but throwing out wild accusations like this does nothing good. 

Looking at your timeline, you will need an interview no matter what. You didn't come on a K-1, so you're in the wrong subsection to begin with. You also cannot compare your case to others. I lucked out and received an interview waiver, but if I didn't, I would have had to wait another 2-3 months to even be considered for an interview in NYC. And if I didn't like that thought, would I have started throwing around accusations saying I'm being scrutinized because of WW2 Germany? Nah. 

 

I wish nothing but the best for everyone here. But these types of comments do nothing but frustrate you even more. If you look for AOS timelines, it's common for I-485's to take up to a year. There are tons of posts saying exactly the same thing too. But of course it's easier to just play the victim card.

Also, good luck suing the government. 

 

It is not an accusation. Recent report by inspector general shows that this administration has previously violated court order. This is called an educated guess and anything but a blind accusation. Also has been constantly stated that they don not like certain people based on the geography of their origination. These are neither secrets nor urban legends. It's out there for everyone to see.

 

This forum is not only for K-1 applications but for anyone filing family based I-485. All I said for those in my shoes to contact their representatives and get some information and don't let time go to waist. But I don't expect a German to understand the situation. You already had it easy and I am very happy for you that your journey was uneventful.

 

Thanks

[raulgon2493 14]

1 hour ago, Shushulsan said:

 

It is not an accusation. Recent report by inspector general shows that this administration has previously violated court order. This is called an educated guess and anything but a blind accusation. Also has been constantly stated that they don not like certain people based on the geography of their origination. These are neither secrets nor urban legends. It's out there for everyone to see.

 

This forum is not only for K-1 applications but for anyone filing family based I-485. All I said for those in my shoes to contact their representatives and get some information and don't let time go to waist. But I don't expect a German to understand the situation. You already had it easy and I am very happy for you that your journey was uneventful.

 

Thanks

We are all feeling a little stressed. I felt like the tier 2 officer did not care about being of any help to me (the reason for that I don't know and will not come up with one) - it did upset me because he doesn't understand that any little progress or update makes the biggest difference to us. Let's try to continue to support each other and leave the rest out. There is a lot of reports out there that say one thing but you can also find reports saying the opposite. Receiving AOS is a privilege - they can easily say no and move on to the next. Let's continue to be patient. Some people in this group are going into their 9th month, we really could see movement soon. 

Edited November 29, 2017 by raulgon2493