July 2017 AOS Fillers

[T_P 872]

1 hour ago, FrankSinatra said:

July 26 we sent the package

August 2 we received text messages with the receiot numbers

August 6 we received the letters in the mail with the receipt numbers

August 12 we received the letter for biometrics appointment

August 24 biometrics 

Thanks

[Adam&Allison 128]

Status changed today to 'Response to USCIS' Request for Evidence was Received' - heres hoping the ball gets rolling again!

[Natreezy 6]

22 hours ago, vscp said:

Just letting ya'll know the new update for our expedite EAD timeline. 

 

7/3 Priority Date

8/1 (Day 29) - Biometrics Appointment in San Francisco, Received Job Offer letter 

8/8 (Day 36) - Submitted Expedite Request via Phone and separate one to Congresswoman's office with all supporting documents 

8/11 (Day 39) - Updated online as Expedite Request Reviewed and Completed 

8/16  (Day 44) - Congresswoman's office called to say we were approved and to expect the card within 2 weeks

8/23 (Day 51) Updated online as Card in Production (only I-765, I-131 did not update)

 

As you can see, the expediting process seems to take about 3+ weeks in total right now. 

 

Hope this helps others in dire need of an EAD/AP expedite. Praying that precious card gets here safely! *Anxiety*

 

Good luck to everyone is waiting. Congrats to those who have their interviews waiting to be scheduled already!!! 

Congrats! What supporting documents did you submit?

[T_P 872]

Wondering if when you received your NOA for AOS/EAD/AP did you have the address below as the office for your papers?

 

USCIS Office Address:
USCIS
National Benefits Center
P.O. Box 648003
Lee's Summit, MO 64002

[Ead87tx 85]

On 8/24/2017 at 5:01 PM, vscp said:

Just letting ya'll know the new update for our expedite EAD timeline. 

 

7/3 Priority Date

8/1 (Day 29) - Biometrics Appointment in San Francisco, Received Job Offer letter 

8/8 (Day 36) - Submitted Expedite Request via Phone and separate one to Congresswoman's office with all supporting documents 

8/11 (Day 39) - Updated online as Expedite Request Reviewed and Completed 

8/16  (Day 44) - Congresswoman's office called to say we were approved and to expect the card within 2 weeks

8/23 (Day 51) Updated online as Card in Production (only I-765, I-131 did not update)

 

As you can see, the expediting process seems to take about 3+ weeks in total right now. 

 

Hope this helps others in dire need of an EAD/AP expedite. Praying that precious card gets here safely! *Anxiety*

 

Good luck to everyone is waiting. Congrats to those who have their interviews waiting to be scheduled already!!! 

Everyone need EAD right away, those who expedite EAD jump ahead of the line and make others that apply before you have to wait longer.

[vscp 10]

On 8/25/2017 at 2:41 PM, Natreezy said:

Congrats! What supporting documents did you submit?

Hi, we had a job offer letter, letter from the company COO, and and hospital bills due to emergency surgery for the beneficiary (my hubs). They had only asked us for the job offer letter when asking for the proof in the mail. By the time we got this mail, it was approved already. 

 

Hope this helps. 

[vscp 10]

11 hours ago, seal72 said:

Everyone need EAD right away, those who expedite EAD jump ahead of the line and make others that apply before you have to wait longer.

In my experience, they are EXTREMELY strict about the requirements as their expedite department has limited resources. But I would still encourage you to try to expedite if you feel like you really do *need* it right away and can prove it to the the immigration officer with all the required evidence. I'm assuming that the process is there for a reason. 

 

We were told by both Tier 2 officer and the US Congressional Aide that expedited EADs are forwarded to a separate department for approval and processing (which is why it takes another 2-3 weeks to get it after the request). I don't think it will affect your timeline too much. Good luck in the rest of your journey!! I know it can be frustrating. 

[vscp 10]

On 8/25/2017 at 6:10 PM, T_P said:

Wondering if when you received your NOA for AOS/EAD/AP did you have the address below as the office for your papers?

 

USCIS Office Address:
USCIS
National Benefits Center
P.O. Box 648003
Lee's Summit, MO 64002

Yes I did!

[Natreezy 6]

Excited to have an update on my status!!

 

"As of August 23, 2017, we are ready to schedule your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status...We will schedule your interview and send you a notice."

 

I really wonder if the speed of it has anything to do with attempting to expedite my EAD, however there is no online update on my EAD status yet. Crossing my fingers they approve it, it's funny because I'd rather have my EAD and wait a while for the interview!

[M&JB 80]

On 8/24/2017 at 5:16 PM, blackjeans said:

My updates:

7/7/2017 PD

7/12/2017 received receipts

7/31/2017 biometrics appt

8/14/2017 i-485 updated online to "Case Is Ready To Be Scheduled For An Interview"

 

 

Congrats! Such a quick process on your case.

[M&JB 80]

15 hours ago, Natreezy said:

Excited to have an update on my status!!

 

"As of August 23, 2017, we are ready to schedule your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status...We will schedule your interview and send you a notice."

 

I really wonder if the speed of it has anything to do with attempting to expedite my EAD, however there is no online update on my EAD status yet. Crossing my fingers they approve it, it's funny because I'd rather have my EAD and wait a while for the interview!

Congratulations! I have seen a lot of people who expedited their EAD got their I-485 interview already. Although I can't tell if that is really the case of the faster process. While here I am, patiently waiting. lol.

[PedroDaGr8 245]

3 hours ago, Ehri&Mark said:

Congratulations! I have seen a lot of people who expedited their EAD got their I-485 interview already. Although I can't tell if that is really the case of the faster process. While here I am, patiently waiting. lol.

It is not, EAD/AP are processed entirely separately from I-485. Most of the I-485 is processed at your local branch. If you get an interview, then it is based upon how busy or slow your local branch is. 

[T_P 872]

29 minutes ago, PedroDaGr8 said:

It is not, EAD/AP are processed entirely separately from I-485. Most of the I-485 is processed at your local branch. If you get an interview, then it is based upon how busy or slow your local branch is. 

Pedro when you say that I-485 is processed at your local branch, does that mean that even though NOA for AOS says National Business Center (Lee's Summit, MO) once they go thru my case, that will then be forward to the most closest office?

[PedroDaGr8 245]

1 hour ago, T_P said:

Pedro when you say that I-485 is processed at your local branch, does that mean that even though NOA for AOS says National Business Center (Lee's Summit, MO) once they go thru my case, that will then be forward to the most closest office?

Correct, in general, the National Benefits Center simply makes sure that everything is there and good to go for the local office. From there they route it to your local office who takes over, which is why some offices, like Yakima are processing quite fast. The exception is when they decide that someone deserves a interview waiver, then it remains at the NBC until the team that handles the Interview Waiver processing approves it. This is why the interview waiver can take a while, independent of the local office. 

Edited August 28, 2017 by PedroDaGr8

[T_P 872]

3 minutes ago, PedroDaGr8 said:

Correct, in general, the National Benefits Center simply makes sure that everything is there and good to go for the local office. From there they route it to your local office who takes over, which is why some offices, like Yakima are processing quite fast. The exception is when they decide that someone deserves a interview waiver, then it remains at the NBC until the team that handles the Visa Waiver processing approves it. This is why the interview waiver can take a while, independent of the local office. 

Thanks @PedroDaGr8. Is there a way to check processing times for an particular office? In my case Milwaukee WI. As far as I can see on VJ i can only check processing times for a process (AOS, EAD, K1 etc...) but not for a office.

Edited August 28, 2017 by T_P