April 2017 AOS Filers

[Mariameri 2]

Hey guys,

 

I did not submit my I-693 with my AOS application cause I read where it can be submitted at a later time or @ the interview. I received notice from USCIS today advising me to submit the I-693 @ the interview or if I will not be required to do a interview I will be instructed where to submit the medical to. 

 

Question? Should I wait until I get a interview date to do the medical or is it best to do it anytime now since I might be required to do lab test etc?

[cyanmavi 101]

49 minutes ago, Mariameri said:

Hey guys,

 

I did not submit my I-693 with my AOS application cause I read where it can be submitted at a later time or @ the interview. I received notice from USCIS today advising me to submit the I-693 @ the interview or if I will not be required to do a interview I will be instructed where to submit the medical to. 

 

Question? Should I wait until I get a interview date to do the medical or is it best to do it anytime now since I might be required to do lab test etc?

Does that mean you got an RFE asking for your medical? If you got an RFE, you have limited time to respond and you should do it quickly and send it to them.

Your medical is valid for a year, so I would just get one and get it over with if you don't think you will wait for more than a year for an interview.

[DMLA 18]

2 hours ago, Pinkielicious said:

Guys, I have just received a text and an email from USCIS. There is only one notice while I sent out I-485, I-130, I-765, and I-131. Is it alright?

Thank God you've finally heard something back from them. I dont think you have anything to worry about just call and see why it was sent to California and not Missouri. 

 

They may send more than one receipt notice in the mail but the system may have only sent text...im just guessing here....sorry for all the confusion you are having with them...😏

[DMLA 18]

Update: I received my biometrics appointment in the mail today.

 

My timeline  so far:

Mailed application:04/21

Delivered : 04/24

Email confirmation:04/29

Notices in mail: 05/04

Biometrics letter:05/13 (appointment on the 26th)

 

Thats all for now...i wish you all the best for those who are still waiting you should receive the biometrics letter soon..

[Pinkielicious 17]

16 minutes ago, DMLA said:

Thank God you've finally heard something back from them. I dont think you have anything to worry about just call and see why it was sent to California and not Missouri. 

 

They may send more than one receipt notice in the mail but the system may have only sent text...im just guessing here....sorry for all the confusion you are having with them...😏

Thank you, @DMLA! I know it's kinda odd, but I'll just wait for the official NOA1 to see what's in it before I give them a call. I hope USCIS wouldn't make such a silly mistake like this, and there would be a reasonable reason that they had to transfer my case to a different place. 

 

Since I only included 1 form G-1145 for the whole package, that could be the reason why I only received 1 notification. Thank you for looking out for me :).

[RandB 156]

Received my biometrics letter today (May 12). My NOA1 was Apr 29. My appointment is at May 26.

[lovewins2016 73]

4 hours ago, Mariameri said:

Hey guys,

 

I did not submit my I-693 with my AOS application cause I read where it can be submitted at a later time or @ the interview. I received notice from USCIS today advising me to submit the I-693 @ the interview or if I will not be required to do a interview I will be instructed where to submit the medical to. 

 

Question? Should I wait until I get a interview date to do the medical or is it best to do it anytime now since I might be required to do lab test etc?

1. If you are adjusting from K-1 and what you received is an actual RFE, you may just send a valid DS-3025 (Vaccination Documentation Worksheet). DS-3025 is valid for one year. You may also include in your cover letter that you are adjusting from K-1 so your valid DS-3025 should suffice for now. If your DS-3025 is more than a year old, then you have no choice but to take the medical and get an I-693. See the USCIS site for suggested civil surgeons in your area.

 

2. If what you received is not an actual RFE but just a "Notice to Applicant" letter, then you must wait for further instructions thru mail. Just like what the letter stated, if an interview is not required for your case, then they will send you an actual RFE to which you must respond. On the other hand, if an interview is required, just bring the valid DS-3025. If it is expired, then do the I-693 route.

 

If you are a non-K1, please ignore what I have written as I am not sure what rules apply to non-K1 adjustment applicants.

 

I hope this helps. Maybe someone can chime in, too. 🙂

[Mariameri 2]

Thanks this was very helpful.

[OBGYNKENOBI 32]

Hi everyone! Fiiled AOS, EAD and AP on April 27th, got their sms the next day but NOA dates on May 2nd, so i guess i belong to April filers or half/half with May filers too!

Looking forward to keep in touch with everyone and especially those with similar timelines 

 

How long did you guys get your bio appointment schedule from the time you received NOA?

It says National Benefits Center (NBC) is working on my case, i heard some cases will be forwarded to their respective local offices and gets interview and some wont...either way, hows the time frame for NBC? Thanks! 

Edited May 13, 2017 by OBGYNKENOBI

[Pinkielicious 17]

Based on my experience, for those who are still waiting for the NOA1, a call to USCIS wouldn't hurt, but it's gonna help a lot. I had called them on Wednesday after 16 days of waiting, and I received the text/email notice on Friday. I used to belong to the March filers, but my application had been rejected. One of the fliers had also called them after more than 2 weeks. Guess what, his check was cashed right after he hung up the phone with the officer. So if you're still waiting for the notices and wondering when you're gonna receive it, call them. 

 

Good luck to all of us!

[Apfel 46]

22 hours ago, Sabazou said:

Just ordered an official translation of her birth certificate. I did it myself before but maybe they have a problem with that. 

Make sure you print out the Reciprocity schedule for your country from travel.state.gov as directed in the RFIE. I sent by husbands with translation but they sent an RFIE and accepted it when we sent it again with that website, which states it was the correct document. Sometimes they just don't know that it is the birth certificate

[RandB 156]

2 hours ago, OBGYNKENOBI said:

Hi everyone! Fiiled AOS, EAD and AP on April 27th, got their sms the next day but NOA dates on May 2nd, so i guess i belong to April filers or half/half with May filers too!

Looking forward to keep in touch with everyone and especially those with similar timelines 

 

How long did you guys get your bio appointment schedule from the time you received NOA?

It says National Benefits Center (NBC) is working on my case, i heard some cases will be forwarded to their respective local offices and gets interview and some wont...either way, hows the time frame for NBC? Thanks! 

I had to wait almost two weeks before I received my biometrics letter yesterday. My appointment is in another two weeks.

Edited May 13, 2017 by RandB

[Bryonym 33]

Hi everyone

 

I just wanted to update with my AOS timeline in case it's helpful for others.

 

AOS packet received: 04/21

Emails/texts: 04/29

NOA: 05/03

Biometrics letter received: 05/12

Biometrics appointment: 05/24

 

I hope that everyone who is still waiting for notices gets them soon  

[OBGYNKENOBI 32]

@RandB Hi, good morning! thanks for the update..been reading threads from other months also. i presume ill be getting the letter sometime starting this week onwards..

Edited May 13, 2017 by OBGYNKENOBI

[narakthisud 174]

Finally received my wife's biometrics appointment letter! The notice date was 5/5, it was postmarked 5/9, and her appointment is on 5/26. Baby steps!