April 2017 AOS Filers

[Omoba 24]

4 hours ago, Flower1 said:

Hi Omoba

 

I don't live in Texas - I just checked the InfoPass website for the Houston office and yes, it looks like there are no available slots over the next 2 weeks. Then, I searched and found this website specifically for the Houston Office: https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-uscis-office/field-offices/texas-houston-field-office

 

Under the 'Visiting the Office' section it says the following:

In order to visit this office or to speak with an Immigration Services Officer, you must have an appointment scheduled by USCIS, or you must schedule an INFOPASSappointment, on the USCIS website.  You may also schedule an INFOPASS appointment at our office utilizing our INFOPASS kiosks located in the waiting room lobby.

 

Maybe it's worth going to the office and check with the officers there - if you decide to do this, make sure to bring your ID and letters from USCIS showing the Case Number etc.

 

Hope this helps and good luck!

Thanks for the info.. I followed the link you posted and dashed down to their office which is about 45mins away, I was disappointed, the same response was what I got when I got to the so called "kiosk". I asked to speak to someone but I was turned down.

 

Houston is such a mess!

[lovewins2016 73]

Hi all,

 

I received an email and several text messages just now informing me that my EAD case status has been updated. Here's my timelime in case you wish to compare:

 

April 3 - Received Date shown on NOA1

April 12 - Notice Date shown on NOA1

May 3 - Biometrics

July 14 - (Day 102 with no RFE\RFIE)  Submitted a Service Request online

July 22 - Received response to SR stating that my case is under review and I should receive a decision or notice. (SR closed and completed)

July 25 - New Card is Being Produced (EAD only) AOS still at Fingerprint Fee Was Received and AP still at Case Was Received

 

The SR may have very well done the trick here, and I am sooo glad. 😊 Thank you so much for the help and encouragement!

 

I am sending positive vibes to those who are still waiting for their EADs. XOXO

 

 

 

[Bryonym 33]

40 minutes ago, lovewins2016 said:

Hi all,

 

I received an email and several text messages just now informing me that my EAD case status has been updated. Here's my timelime in case you wish to compare:

 

April 3 - Received Date shown on NOA1

April 12 - Notice Date shown on NOA1

May 3 - Biometrics

July 14 - (Day 102 with no RFE\RFIE)  Submitted a Service Request online

July 22 - Received response to SR stating that my case is under review and I should receive a decision or notice. (SR closed and completed)

July 25 - New Card is Being Produced (EAD only) AOS still at Fingerprint Fee Was Received and AP still at Case Was Received

 

The SR may have very well done the trick here, and I am sooo glad. 😊 Thank you so much for the help and encouragement!

 

I am sending positive vibes to those who are still waiting for their EADs. XOXO

 

 

 

Yay! Congratulations 

[cyanmavi 101]

Update: My "case was received" on April 24th, and today marks the 93rd day without a change in the status of my EAD and AP.

My GC status changed to "case is ready to be scheduled for interview" on June 14th, but even if we get an interview, I don't really expect it anytime soon.

 

On another front, I tried to change my name on Social Security Card to my married name yesterday and they would not do it because I do not have an 'official status' they can put in the system apparently. I only care because my husband put me on his insurance through work with my new name and they are saying they will not pay for my medical expenses because my name is different on the social security card. Also I would really like a state ID and not have to carry my passport everywhere but they also want proof of signature with my new name and asked for the social security card for that.

 

I am getting tired of being in limbo.

[nikaero 131]

2 hours ago, lovewins2016 said:

Hi all,

 

I received an email and several text messages just now informing me that my EAD case status has been updated. Here's my timelime in case you wish to compare:

 

April 3 - Received Date shown on NOA1

April 12 - Notice Date shown on NOA1

May 3 - Biometrics

July 14 - (Day 102 with no RFE\RFIE)  Submitted a Service Request online

July 22 - Received response to SR stating that my case is under review and I should receive a decision or notice. (SR closed and completed)

July 25 - New Card is Being Produced (EAD only) AOS still at Fingerprint Fee Was Received and AP still at Case Was Received

 

The SR may have very well done the trick here, and I am sooo glad. 😊 Thank you so much for the help and encouragement!

 

I am sending positive vibes to those who are still waiting for their EADs. XOXO

 

 

 

Congratulations on the update!!! hope the rest of the process is faster for you... fingers crossed...

 

1 hour ago, cyanmavi said:

Update: My "case was received" on April 24th, and today marks the 93rd day without a change in the status of my EAD and AP.

My GC status changed to "case is ready to be scheduled for interview" on June 14th, but even if we get an interview, I don't really expect it anytime soon.

 

On another front, I tried to change my name on Social Security Card to my married name yesterday and they would not do it because I do not have an 'official status' they can put in the system apparently. I only care because my husband put me on his insurance through work with my new name and they are saying they will not pay for my medical expenses because my name is different on the social security card. Also I would really like a state ID and not have to carry my passport everywhere but they also want proof of signature with my new name and asked for the social security card for that.

 

I am getting tired of being in limbo.

I am sorry for your situation... hope everything gets resolved soon... hang in there... you should always know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel... best of luck...

[Blessed21 141]

Hello everyone whats a service  request? And am yet to send my Aos package  soon what  evidence  should I put in it? apart from the marriage citificate, joint bank account. My husband does have insurance will it be a problem when we submit  our package? Thank you in advance. When I submit my package  what  by signing  the document in your married name? 

Edited July 26, 2017 by adipo21

[soulstriker 274]

So we got our Ead  and Ap approved ,with the EAD card mailing soon,on the same day our gc status is now interview is scheduled, so fast!!! Now im wondering what should i take to the interview,our interview is in 19 days😎

[nikaero 131]

9 minutes ago, adipo21 said:

Hello everyone whats a service  request? And am yet to send my Aos package  soon what  evidence  should I put in it? apart from the marriage citificate, joint bank account. My husband does have insurance will it be a problem when we submit  our package? Thank you in advance. When I submit my package  what  by signing  the document in your married name? 

hi... First of all before worrying about a service request you have to get through a lot of other things...

i think you should read these types of posts and then do as they say, there are some differences with the new forms too so keep that in mind... i don't think you need the g325a forms anymore... do some thorough reading on the forum before actually making your AOS package... also the USCIS forms page usually has very detailed instructions on every form you need to submit... please do tons and tons of research and fill out all the forms properly and with enough supporting evidence and the proper translations and stuff before filing as it will help you avoid all the RFEs and RFIEs that could potentially delay your process for months because of some simple mistake you made because of carelessness... (though in some cases even the most well prepared applications get those) pay special attentions to the birth and marriage certificates and pay stubs and tax forms...

if you have documentation proving your name change like the marriage certificate, stating the new name, sign your married name, otherwise use maiden name...

Lots of photos of you two together during different stages of your relationship, especially some from trips you took or showing you meeting each others' family and friends are always the best proof to have, a combined lease or auto insurance or life insurance policy with each other as nominees or utility bills with both names on it are also good evidence for a bonafide relationship...

hope this helps...

P.S. I did not understand the question you had about the insurance please clarify and i can try to answer it for you...

 

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos

 

 

https://www.uscis.gov/forms

 

[sinayion 29]

24 minutes ago, adipo21 said:

Hello everyone whats a service  request? And am yet to send my Aos package  soon what  evidence  should I put in it? apart from the marriage citificate, joint bank account. My husband does have insurance will it be a problem when we submit  our package? Thank you in advance. 

Go here: https://egov.uscis.gov/e-request/Intro.do

Should be the section: "Case outside normal processing time" (which is +75 days, so you don't need it at this point, since you haven't filed yet).

 

About the AOS question, there are guides on this site, which should help.

[nikaero 131]

4 minutes ago, soulstriker said:

So we got our Ead  and Ap approved ,with the EAD card mailing soon,on the same day our gc status is now interview is scheduled, so fast!!! Now im wondering what should i take to the interview,our interview is in 19 days😎

Double congratulations... They will send you an interview letter which will list all the things you need to bring with you to the interview... its always good to have the originals of the certificates and other things you submitted copies of with you as well as an additional copy of those... Best of luck for your interview... mine is on August 2nd...

Edited July 26, 2017 by nikaero

[soulstriker 274]

5 minutes ago, nikaero said:

Double congratulations... They will send you an interview letter which will list all the things you need to bring with you to the interview... its always good to have the originals of the certificates and other things you submitted copies of with you as well as an additional copy of those... Best of luck for yor interview... mine is on August 2nd...

Thank did u get your letter already? Did anyone interview yet here?

[nikaero 131]

6 minutes ago, soulstriker said:

Thank did u get your letter already? Did anyone interview yet here?

yeah got my letter couple of weeks ago... my PD is May 24th though... other people on the March and April thread have received their letters and some have even done their interview already... just go back 10 pages or so on both threads and read from there... you will find some...

[lovewins2016 73]

42 minutes ago, soulstriker said:

So we got our Ead  and Ap approved ,with the EAD card mailing soon,on the same day our gc status is now interview is scheduled, so fast!!! Now im wondering what should i take to the interview,our interview is in 19 days😎

@soulstriker Congratulations and good luck with your upcoming interview! 

 

38 minutes ago, nikaero said:

Double congratulations... They will send you an interview letter which will list all the things you need to bring with you to the interview... its always good to have the originals of the certificates and other things you submitted copies of with you as well as an additional copy of those... Best of luck for your interview... mine is on August 2nd...

@nikaero  I am excited for you! 😆 May you be approved right on the spot. Share with us your interview experience (only if it is not too much to ask.) Good luck to you and your spouse! 

[narakthisud 174]

Today marks 90 days since NOA1 and 104 days since USCIS received my wife's AOS/EAD/AP forms. I filed an e-request today in the hopes that it actually isn't needed since most folks are averaging 110-120 days for EAD/AP approval. In case anyone is curious, here's a screenshot of what you will see when you submit an SR:

[narakthisud 174]

51 minutes ago, soulstriker said:

So we got our Ead  and Ap approved ,with the EAD card mailing soon,on the same day our gc status is now interview is scheduled, so fast!!! Now im wondering what should i take to the interview,our interview is in 19 days😎

Congrats and make sure to update your timeline!