March 2017 AOS Filers

[aostexas 12]

On 4/11/2017 at 9:48 AM, Kalciaa said:

I'm from Houston too! Very similar timeline! Definitely keep me updated!  

Will do! I just got my Biometrics appointment letter today, it was posted on 4/7 and the appointment is 4/28.

[Denis & San 72]

1 hour ago, SparklePony said:

On the 18th, next Tuesday.

Thanks.  Wonder if you can ask when you're there and let me know what they say about the kids under 14 for biometrics and if they even need to be there if they don't need biometrics done.  

[SAK214 21]

On 4/11/2017 at 7:29 PM, SparklePony said:

I think one thing they like to see is photos of the couple at family and social events, because they look not just at co-mingling finances but also at co-mingling social lives. That second aspect is harder to prove and photos are one way of achieving that. So, they're not actively looking at evidence that the families support the marriage but more that the couple does couple-y things together - like attend family events. 

That makes sense! We do lot of couple-y things together (I'm sure all of us do!), but my husband is a photographer and likes to take photos, rather than being in them...I will convince him to be in photos more often, and make lots of memories! Thank you very much for your advice!

[Jessleb 24]

Received my biometrics appointment letter today !

 

Sent: March 24

Received: March 27

Check cashed: April 6

NOA notification text message: April 7

NOA hard copies: I can't remember I think it was monday the 10th (dated from april 05)

Biopointment letter received: April 14 (dated from april 07)

Appointment: April 28, 10 am at Buffalo office.

 

No RFE so far. Crossing our fingers. Good luck to everyone and keep thinking positive!

[SAK214 21]

I had my biometrics appointment today. It was scheduled for 3pm, and we got there at 2:30pm.

We showed the biometrics appointment letter from USCIS and our ID to the security officer and told him our reason of visit.

My husband accompanied me and he had to show his ID, as well. After we went through a metal detector, we went inside. 

I didn't bring our marriage license and my ID still had my maiden name, and the letter had my married name, but it was okay. They didn't ask me anything.

 

I asked them why my A number on the letter was different from what I put on I-485 (since I had one from my previous EAD card while I was in school), they told me that since I filed for AOS and I'm not student anymore, they gave me a new one. 

 

The actual fingerprint and photo part was done very smoothly, it took less than 5 minutes.

By 2:45, we were out of the building.

 

Overall it was a very pleasant experience...People there were very nice and sweet. 

[SAK214 21]

38 minutes ago, emchappie said:

do we get an update on our online status when they send out biometrics letters? 

I'm not sure if other people did, but I didn't get any update on the online status when they sent out my letter...And I just finished my biometrics today. Still no update so far!

[TL2016 208]

53 minutes ago, emchappie said:

do we get an update on our online status when they send out biometrics letters? 

No. You don't get an online update before they send the letter out nor after you've completed the apppontment. The next update you'll get is either a normal RFE, Ready for Interview, Case Transferred or Approved.

[SparklePony 238]

4 hours ago, Denis & San said:

Thanks.  Wonder if you can ask when you're there and let me know what they say about the kids under 14 for biometrics and if they even need to be there if they don't need biometrics done.  

 

I will, definitely.

[RenoZiv 23]

2 Checks were finally cashed yesterday!! Hopefully we get the text/email by Tuesday, and the NOA1 by the following week! At least it's progress!! Biometrics if all goes well should be by the end of this month or beginning of May from how it looks like things are going on here!!! 

 

We're all getting there keep faith everyone!! Soon the chaos of at least this part will be over soon!!

[arc1993 10]

35 minutes ago, RenoZiv said:

2 Checks were finally cashed yesterday!! Hopefully we get the text/email by Tuesday, and the NOA1 by the following week! At least it's progress!! Biometrics if all goes well should be by the end of this month or beginning of May from how it looks like things are going on here!!! 

 

We're all getting there keep faith everyone!! Soon the chaos of at least this part will be over soon!!

Hello! I just saw your timeline and your local office is Fresno? Mine too! I just got my biometrics appointment for the 26th.

[RenoZiv 23]

50 minutes ago, arc1993 said:

Hello! I just saw your timeline and your local office is Fresno? Mine too! I just got my biometrics appointment for the 26th.

Still wait for my biometrics!  hopefully soon!! Good luck with your appointment!!

[vosovski 33]

Received letter for wife's fingerprints appointment scheduled for April 24th at Portland USCIS office.

[atuegwu 192]

11 hours ago, sheenita said:

AOS Packet sent  18March

delivered at chicago 20March

money order Cashed 10April 3 text nessages and email 11April

NOA hard copy received 14April

 

notice date on NOA 07April

 

good luck to all of us!!

@sheenita congratulations and good luck as we pray and expect more positive updates from you and all. happy Easter!

10 hours ago, emchappie said:

do we get an update on our online status when they send out biometrics letters? 

@emchappie no you don't get that, like @TL2016 next update should look like scheduled for interview, case approved, EAD/AP ordered for production, RFE/RFIE requested etc. good luck and happy Easter!

10 hours ago, aostexas said:

Will do! I just got my Biometrics appointment letter today, it was posted on 4/7 and the appointment is 4/28.

@aostexas congratulations and good luck ahead. happy Easter!

9 hours ago, Jessleb said:

Received my biometrics appointment letter today !

 

Sent: March 24

Received: March 27

Check cashed: April 6

NOA notification text message: April 7

NOA hard copies: I can't remember I think it was monday the 10th (dated from april 05)

Biopointment letter received: April 14 (dated from april 07)

Appointment: April 28, 10 am at Buffalo office.

 

No RFE so far. Crossing our fingers. Good luck to everyone and keep thinking positive!

@Jessleb congratulations and good luck. thanks and happy Easter!

9 hours ago, SAK214 said:

I had my biometrics appointment today. It was scheduled for 3pm, and we got there at 2:30pm.

We showed the biometrics appointment letter from USCIS and our ID to the security officer and told him our reason of visit.

My husband accompanied me and he had to show his ID, as well. After we went through a metal detector, we went inside. 

I didn't bring our marriage license and my ID still had my maiden name, and the letter had my married name, but it was okay. They didn't ask me anything.

 

I asked them why my A number on the letter was different from what I put on I-485 (since I had one from my previous EAD card while I was in school), they told me that since I filed for AOS and I'm not student anymore, they gave me a new one. 

 

The actual fingerprint and photo part was done very smoothly, it took less than 5 minutes.

By 2:45, we were out of the building.

 

Overall it was a very pleasant experience...People there were very nice and sweet. 

 

9 hours ago, SAK214 said:

I'm not sure if other people did, but I didn't get any update on the online status when they sent out my letter...And I just finished my biometrics today. Still no update so far!

@SAK214 congratulations for the success of your biometrics and thanks a lot for the update, despite good Friday they USCIS still attended to our people, it is worth commending. no update as I know on or after biometrics till you get something like approved, cards in production, etc. good luck as we all hopefully and positively await adjudication of our cases in our favor. happy Easter!!!

5 hours ago, RenoZiv said:

2 Checks were finally cashed yesterday!! Hopefully we get the text/email by Tuesday, and the NOA1 by the following week! At least it's progress!! Biometrics if all goes well should be by the end of this month or beginning of May from how it looks like things are going on here!!! 

 

We're all getting there keep faith everyone!! Soon the chaos of at least this part will be over soon!!

@RenoZiv congratulations and good luck ahead. you sure will get the NOA1 notification even earlier than anticipated. happy Easter!!!

5 hours ago, arc1993 said:

Hello! I just saw your timeline and your local office is Fresno? Mine too! I just got my biometrics appointment for the 26th.

@arc1993 congratulations on your appointment and good luck in all ahead. Happy Easter!

3 hours ago, vosovski said:

Received letter for wife's fingerprints appointment scheduled for April 24th at Portland USCIS office.

@vosovski congratulations to you guys and good luck. Happy Easter!

[atuegwu 192]

hello folks,

good to read our more great news despite the week ending in Easter holidays, it is a great sign of progress to our favor. keep it positive all and stay strong, try as much as possible to stay busy around your home and community and fraternize for by so doing we learn a lot before our cases are adjudged. read a lot and please stay out of depression and negative thoughts of frustration. it shall end in thanksgiving. Happy Easter and peace to you all.  have a great weekend. cheers!!!   

[emchappie 119]

22 hours ago, Jessleb said:

Received my biometrics appointment letter today !

 

Sent: March 24

Received: March 27

Check cashed: April 6

NOA notification text message: April 7

NOA hard copies: I can't remember I think it was monday the 10th (dated from april 05)

Biopointment letter received: April 14 (dated from april 07)

Appointment: April 28, 10 am at Buffalo office.

 

No RFE so far. Crossing our fingers. Good luck to everyone and keep thinking positive!

Our timelines are very similar, but no biometrics letter came for me yesterday. Hoping it will arrive early next week.