March 2017 AOS Filers

[IfoemaUS 25]

On 3/26/2017 at 5:24 PM, Becci391 said:

You need a certified marriage certificate.

I thought that might be the case...the strange thing though is I haven't received the letter yet; which according to the USCIS site was sent 3/21. In the past I have gotten letter fairly quickly. We did however receive the biometrics appointment letter already.

[Soft 46]

5 hours ago, MsGee said:

Yes you receive a txt and email in next few days

Lol

[Soft 46]

37 minutes ago, IfoemaUS said:

I thought that might be the case...the strange thing though is I haven't received the letter yet; which according to the USCIS site was sent 3/21. In the past I have gotten letter fairly quickly. We did however receive the biometrics appointment letter already.

Congrats on your biometrics

[atuegwu 192]

58 minutes ago, PinkCandy said:

THURSDAY MORNING MOTIVATION 

I just finished browsing the December 2016 AOS forum.

It's uplifting to read their posts because we were just like them in the beginning: worrying on the same things, wondering about the same questions.

 

Now almost all their updates are receiving their EAD approvals or cards.

I can only wish that I was eligible to apply already at the same time when they started. 

 

HOWEVER, we have good news too, it's April already! which means we are only 2 months away from June or 3 months from July

---- the months when our group will start receiving our EAD updates too!

 

So, let's just  enjoy the journey to our greencard folks no matter how hard or challenging.

If you start thinking that the process seems taking forever, just like me earlier hahha, just try browsing December 2016 or earlier forums to pick yourself up and say "I will be okay."

 

@PinkCandy thanks a lot for this much needed inspiration. It is not only timely but perfect. I do not wish to get us scared but also let us know that good or bad we shall all come out of this successfully, I know someone personally who filed on the 25th of November 2016 and on his 88th day expecting EAD, he got RFIE for his co-sponsor to send in his 2016 tax transcripts, you all could imagine how frustrating that could be, so please let's all stay strong, positive, encourage each other as well as ourselves and most of all pray and hope for the best in this journey. Good luck folks. Cheers!!

[IMPC 26]

Hi, Is there any other number we could call USCIS since the NOA1 AOS has incorrect birthdate printed? And also, no priority date.  I cannot get thru using number 1-800-375-5283. Thanks a lot!

 

update:- finally able to contact them! thanks!  

Edited April 6, 2017 by IMPC

[SparklePony 238]

11 hours ago, emchappie said:

So far we just have the 1 NOA for the I-130 so just waiting for the NOA for I485. I just assumed that if one gets a NOA then so would the other as they have been submitted together. (thinking about it, that was a really stupid thought)

Did you include a e-notification for your I764 (EAD)? 

 

When I filed for my AOS packet, we only received 2 texts/emails, for the greencard and AP. Following the sequence of numbers, there was one right after that was an EAD, however, when we got the NOA hardcopies, there was still only two. We called USCIS and they told us that EAD was NOT mine and they had no record of mine. I had to refile. Received the text/email a few days later, and from then on, everything pertaining to the EAD was always a few weeks behind the AP. Luckily I did not have to repeat Biometrics as the service center worked with me to get it only done once.

 

All this to say t5hat even though the entire packet was submitted together, they can still lose stuff, and just because a case number right before or right after yours is for the same application, it doesn't necessarily mean it's yours. If you already have all the hardcopies you're good but if you don't try giving them a call to see what's going on.

[Becci391 339]

49 minutes ago, atuegwu said:

@PinkCandy thanks a lot for this much needed inspiration. It is not only timely but perfect. I do not wish to get us scared but also let us know that good or bad we shall all come out of this successfully, I know someone personally who filed on the 25th of November 2016 and on his 88th day expecting EAD, he got RFIE for his co-sponsor to send in his 2016 tax transcripts, you all could imagine how frustrating that could be, so please let's all stay strong, positive, encourage each other as well as ourselves and most of all pray and hope for the best in this journey. Good luck folks. Cheers!!

I was told that an RFE/RFIE doesn't affect the EAD application. I felt so relieved...

[atuegwu 192]

30 minutes ago, Becci391 said:

I was told that an RFE/RFIE doesn't affect the EAD application. I felt so relieved...

Wow!!! That will be very interesting. Thanks for the info. 

[Becci391 339]

8 minutes ago, atuegwu said:

Wow!!! That will be very interesting. Thanks for the info. 

I'm not sure if it's correct that a RFE/RFIE for an AOS application doesn't affect an EAD application. I was just told that it doesn't affect the application...not sure if that's right.

Edited April 6, 2017 by Becci391

[PinkCandy 134]

1 hour ago, atuegwu said:

@PinkCandy thanks a lot for this much needed inspiration. It is not only timely but perfect. I do not wish to get us scared but also let us know that good or bad we shall all come out of this successfully, I know someone personally who filed on the 25th of November 2016 and on his 88th day expecting EAD, he got RFIE for his co-sponsor to send in his 2016 tax transcripts, you all could imagine how frustrating that could be, so please let's all stay strong, positive, encourage each other as well as ourselves and most of all pray and hope for the best in this journey. Good luck folks. Cheers!!

Hi @atuegwu actually, you reminded me that I do not have to look further when it comes to staying positive and patient.  I almost forgot.....my husband's fair share of AOS timeline difficult challenge.

He adjusted status through his parent's petition so he already had an approved I-130.

When lawyer submitted his AOS application, it was rejected 3 times first before USCIS finally accepted it.

After he received his EAD card, a backlog on his category happened.

Fortunately, his interview was still scheduled during the backlog but his lawyer clearly advised that movement after the interview will not happen until priority date becomes current again. 

On the day of interview, there was an ice storm in our city.

Interview had to be rescheduled and he got it 2 months after.

After months and months of delay, backlog ended and he received good news -- green card is finally in production! 

His total AOS waiting time since the very first day lawyer submitted the application until he saw his elusive green card -----> 1 year and 3 months 

He didn't know about forums before so all he had was updates from the lawyer.

 

Anyway, I guess we're luckier than him in the sense that we have this community right now where we have each other to share, worry, rant and later on celebrate with.
Cheers to everyone and best of luck! 

  

 

 

 

 

 

[emchappie 119]

1 hour ago, SparklePony said:

 

When I filed for my AOS packet, we only received 2 texts/emails, for the greencard and AP. Following the sequence of numbers, there was one right after that was an EAD, however, when we got the NOA hardcopies, there was still only two. We called USCIS and they told us that EAD was NOT mine and they had no record of mine. I had to refile. Received the text/email a few days later, and from then on, everything pertaining to the EAD was always a few weeks behind the AP. Luckily I did not have to repeat Biometrics as the service center worked with me to get it only done once.

 

All this to say t5hat even though the entire packet was submitted together, they can still lose stuff, and just because a case number right before or right after yours is for the same application, it doesn't necessarily mean it's yours. If you already have all the hardcopies you're good but if you don't try giving them a call to see what's going on.

Okay, now I'm worried  

[Californiansunset 336]

1 hour ago, Becci391 said:

I was told that an RFE/RFIE doesn't affect the EAD application. I felt so relieved...

Some say it does, some say it doesn't. Even the USCIS hotline doesn't give the same answer. I think each case is just different. Some are lucky and it doesn't affect it and some aren't. 

[Becci391 339]

I have my Biometrics appointment next Tuesday. It's written in the letter that I'm not allowed to take a phone with me. My problemis that I have to use Uber to get to the Service Center and back to my apartment. What am I going to do with my phone? I can't leave it at home...

[PinkCandy 134]

5 minutes ago, Becci391 said:

I have my Biometrics appointment next Tuesday. It's written in the letter that I'm not allowed to take a phone with me. My problemis that I have to use Uber to get to the Service Center and back to my apartment. What am I going to do with my phone? I can't leave it at home...

Maybe this will help...

http://www.***removed***/forum/showthread.php/202765-Biometrics-Appointment-Cell-Phone

[PinkCandy 134]

3 minutes ago, PinkCandy said:

Maybe this will help...

http://www.***removed***/forum/showthread.php/202765-Biometrics-Appointment-Cell-Phone

@Becci391 oops I didn't realize I shared a forum from a different site. Is it against the rule here? I Googled your inquiry coz I was curious about it too without looking what site I was on.

My apologies for that.