March 2017 AOS Filers

[KimberleyVDB 77]

16 minutes ago, Shushulsan said:

An update.

 

I had my interview on 24th of January and Officer asked no questions of my USC spouse and he needed no evidence, absolutely nothing. It was like not having an interview. We had more than 600 pages of documents spanning 16 years of relationship. He verbally approved me with no written proof and we were walked out. Yesterday I got an approval I-797 notice of action in the mail. It confirms that I was approved on the same day of our interview.

 

Since Jan 27th my status online shows "Card Was Mailed to Me". I called USCIS twice yesterday inquiring about tracking number. The first guy I spoke to was very unfriendly and said card hasn't been mailed and hung up on me. I called for a second time and officer was super friendly. He said card hasn't been mailed out yet but will ship today. He went an extra mile and found me the tracking number of the package and gave it to me. It was shipped out of National Benefit Center in  Missouri yesterday. The moral of story: people are different and if someone gives you an attitude don't be disheartened, call back and talk to another one.

 

My case was stuck on "ready to schedule an interview" since June 2017. In late October I called USCIS to see why it is not moving. To my surprise, I was informed that my case is sitting motionless in NBC for all that time. I was so frustrated. I immediately found our member of US House of Representative. I live in West Palm, FL and ours is Brian Mast. He is a 39 year old veteran. His office immediately took action on my behalf. They contacted USCIS and send me letter in December informing me that they are waiting for a response from USCIS. Soon after I got an Interview Notice. Later his office forwarded USCIS's response that my case is ready for interview on so and so date. In fact the congressman's letter came after I got the interview appointment letter. All corespondents with his office was signd personally by him. I don't know if it was his push to move this case forward or its just moved on it own but what I know for sure that he is a very nice and responsive representative. If your case is stuck, you owe it to yourself to contact your representative. You never know! They might be as awesome as Brian Mast. 

I had to do that too. I haven't had a response though. I had my interview on Nov 29(!). And still no movement. He verbally approved me on the spot. I went in for an infopas appointment and they said it is till at the FBI for background check.. I thought they did that before the interview. .. I'm so confused. I hope my congresswoman can and will help me.

[Shushulsan 32]

21 minutes ago, KimberleyVDB said:

I had to do that too. I haven't had a response though. I had my interview on Nov 29(!). And still no movement. He verbally approved me on the spot. I went in for an infopas appointment and they said it is till at the FBI for background check.. I thought they did that before the interview. .. I'm so confused. I hope my congresswoman can and will help me.

Sorry to hear that. If he doesn't, remember you also have to State Senators that you can reach out to.

[Shushulsan 32]

Today after only 1 day in transit from Missouri to Florida, I received my 10 year Permanent Residence Card. I was delivered one day early.

 

This forum has been very helpful with lots of kind and generous friends. I would be around to answer any questions you might have or if I could be of any help.

 

God bless you all on your way to resolve your immigration as well as greater lives issues.

[KimberleyVDB 77]

Yesterday I finally got the update I have been waiting for for over two months! I filed om 03/24/2017, had my interview on 11/29/2017! Don't give up hope people. And I do believe that sometimes when you ask them to look at your case (always be very friendly of course)this may help. I know someone who was waiting for 1 year and 4 months, and got his GC with no interview but he did ask them what was going on etc. 

[Keepchill 19]

Just got my interview letter! Scheduled for February 22nd, and they mailed the letter on January 24th. 

 

My file was received on March 29th, and it had been on fingerprint fee received since April 4th. 

 

So excited to finally have some news, and nervous/looking forward to the interview! 

[raulgon2493 14]

10 hours ago, Keepchill said:

Just got my interview letter! Scheduled for February 22nd, and they mailed the letter on January 24th. 

 

My file was received on March 29th, and it had been on fingerprint fee received since April 4th. 

 

So excited to finally have some news, and nervous/looking forward to the interview! 

Congrats!! Did your status ever change to interviewed scheduled before getting the letter?

[Keepchill 19]

43 minutes ago, raulgon2493 said:

Congrats!! Did your status ever change to interviewed scheduled before getting the letter?

Thanks! No it didn’t change, and I’ve been checking daily for the last few weeks because I was hoping for a change! 

[raulgon2493 14]

8 minutes ago, Keepchill said:

Thanks! No it didn’t change, and I’ve been checking daily for the last few weeks because I was hoping for a change! 

Well good to know that I shouldnt count on that too much. Once again, congratulations! Come back and tell us about your interview. 

[Bast' 22]

After my status got updated to ' Your interview has been cancelled' 1 week ago; my status got updated again 2 days ago and the message ' your case is ready to be scheduled for an interview' appeared again.... So weird! But kind of relieved though. Still no interview letter until now.

[Asakelove 72]

On 1/26/2018 at 12:54 PM, PadiTemi said:

Hello All,

 

My application for permanent residence was approved yesterday after an interview session in Newark New Jersey. It’s was a short yet simple interview. 

 

I will advise that you come with the document stated in the interview letter. 

 

The interviewer will have your file upfront, which other document presented by you will be added to the file.

 

wishing everyone good luck in their applications.

 

This website and it’s content have really help in this process.

 

CIS Office :
Date Filed :	2017-03-06
NOA Date :	2017-03-15
RFE(s) :
Bio. Appt. :	2017-04-14
AOS Transfer** :
Interview Date :	2018-01-25   Submit Review
Approval / Denial Date :	2018-01-25
Approved :	Yes

 

Thank you.

Congratulations 

[Californiansunset 336]

On ‎1‎/‎27‎/‎2018 at 9:18 AM, DorothyLa said:

He is smoking weed. He doesnt work. I work at a fastfood restaurant. If i dont give him money for weed, he calls me i am a fraud, he is gonna sign an annulment, he argues with me. We stay with his family. They want me to pay rent. I pay around 350 400 per month to them. I give hime around 400 to him. I am always out of money. His family is always abusive to me. He never hit me but he always threatens me about divorcing me and an annulment and sending me home.

 

 

I dont know how can i collect any kind of evidence of verbal abuse.

I remember your posts from the beginning...so if I remember correctly you're pretty young without university degree or similar working at McDonalds with no friends in the U.S. I don't want to sound heartless but just go back home to Turkey. You have a brighter future there. You can go to school there and get a degree without paying a fortune for it, you have friends and family there. I know it seems like you're giving up but that is not what it is. You're making a smart move by going back home if you have no support system in the U.S. What is holding you back? If my husband had been threatening me like that and his family would've not been supportive I would've left long time ago. Have a little more self-esteem and don't let people treat you like that. 

[KimberleyVDB 77]

9 minutes ago, Californiansunset said:

I remember your posts from the beginning...so if I remember correctly you're pretty young without university degree or similar working at McDonalds with no friends in the U.S. I don't want to sound heartless but just go back home to Turkey. You have a brighter future there. You can go to school there and get a degree without paying a fortune for it, you have friends and family there. I know it seems like you're giving up but that is not what it is. You're making a smart move by going back home if you have no support system in the U.S. What is holding you back? If my husband had been threatening me like that and his family would've not been supportive I would've left long time ago. Have a little more self-esteem and don't let people treat you like that. 

I second that! If my husband would treat me like that and I had no support here no chance in hell I would stay so far away from my family and friends that I already haven't seen in almost 2 years! 

[KIRKUVAN L 75]

On 27/01/2018 at 10:02 AM, DorothyLa said:

I guess i am getting a divorce. I wont be able to stay in states because i didnt get my green card yet. I was in a abusive relationship. 

I am so sorry DorothyLa that you are going through all of that. Lately I feel like that too and it sucks so much...

If you want to keep living in the US, it will be a good idea to keep a record of "proofs" so you can be protected, find local help in churches usually some have free immigration attorneys or I have a contact of a good lawyer. 

You are not alone, I have been having a hard time myself and on top of all the problems I have to worry about my immigration status in case that I get divorced too. I got such a good life before I got married and now I don't know what to do. 

Don't feel alone, we started this journey and I know we aren't the only ones.

Anyone with good advice ? 

[Kim&Gary 15]

Are you guys aware of VAWA?

 

https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/battered-spouse-children-parents

Edited February 6, 2018 by Kim&Gary

[Catalina Cuqui 17]

Am I the only March filer who still has ZERO news of interview?