August 2017 AOS Filers

[Texasfiler 385]

25 minutes ago, Aviinashh said:

That’s what I figured out. How are you doing today ? 

I am feeling much better my friend, still stuffy, but hopefully by Tuesday I will be good again. Enjoy your day ok.

[PR&PR 325]

On 12/7/2017 at 8:06 AM, Aviinashh said:

Update from Congressman's office

 

"""""Hey Aviinashh,

 

Great news! U.S.C.I.S. has agreed to expedite your EAD petition! This means you will receive a notice shortly on a decision. Once received, it usually takes the actual card 7-10 business days to be delivered. Some employers (I’m unsure about XXXXX) will accept the approval notice as proof of employability.

 

If you have any additional questions or concerns, or if you do not receive the card/decision in a timely manner, please do not hesitate to contact me.

 

Thanks!"""""

 

 

Well, waiting game continues...

So contact them again? Because you sure aren't getting your card in a timely manner

[PR&PR 325]

On 12/7/2017 at 2:33 PM, Aviinashh said:

na don't be disappointed. Am on122nd day and still nothing but I know something good is going to happen very soon. To your question my answer is yes. Hope your interview comes after July 15 2018 and you will receive a 10 year GC and anything before that date then you will have to wait another 2 years for ROC but looking at the way USCIS is working am sure AOS interview is going to be late.

I thought that if you were with your spouse for more than 2 years at the time of interview/gc reception the ROC part was removed already...

 

I feel like I am going to be very unlucky as a September filer...I am almost at 90 days...and well nothing, but I have been ready to be scheduled for interview since October 27st...so my background and stuff is done, but my EAD/AP got lost somewhere. I know I am within deadlines, but so many people after me are already starting to see some stuff, I'm starting to lose my cool...I was in that boat for K1, and hoping this would go smoother...

[PR&PR 325]

On 12/7/2017 at 4:06 PM, mustang85635 said:

Very true what I am thinking is the T2 just looked at biometrics done and said the generic response. Same when I went to info pass really . I would call again and specifically ask that how do I have that status if my background checks are still pending ... But really it doesn't matter. They wont be able to speed anything up ... Sometimes I think about too, spousal visa would have maybe been a better choice in terms of money and everything . 

Is the spousal the one where you get married first? 

I had a friend do this and she has been waiting for almost 2 years now...She's from Canada they got married March 16th 2016...The worst part is she is in Canada and not allowed into the US and he is here if he wants to make more money to finance everything.

[PR&PR 325]

18 hours ago, Aviinashh said:

I did that and still don't see the setting. I emailed customer service..

 

"I don't see PACKAGES tab next to Mailpieces on my informed delivery dashboard. All i see is MAILPIECES. I don't see it on the Informed Delivery App as well."

 

and the reply was 

 

 

"Dear ,

 

Thank you for contacting the USPS® Internet Customer Care Center. 

 

Make sure you are using Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox when accessing the USPS website. Google Chrome and other internet browsers tend to have problems on the USPS website for users. You also need to make sure you are using the latest version of the internet browser.

 

A computer needs to be used to access the USPS website. No mobile phones because they haven't been working correctly on the USPS website for over a year.""""

I think you don't see packages until you actually have one coming... That is what I experienced.

[Canelita 166]

18 hours ago, Texasfiler said:

@Canelita thank you so much I am going to try it now enjoy your weekend and stay safe

 

 

 

stay warm my friend happy weekend.

[Canelita 166]

18 hours ago, mustang85635 said:

No blankets needed down here in AZ we are in the mid 70s and nice cool nights and blue skies everyday. Endless summer But I do remember the winter from Germany and I feel your pain. I do miss the fire in the living room and stuff like that. Hope you get better.

Oh yes here in Arizona the best season of year is Winter really nice weather love it  😊.

[T_P 872]

21 hours ago, Aviinashh said:

Any other iphone users having the same issue or is it just me ?

I don't see PACKAGES next to MAILPIECES on the Informed Delivery app

Just as a feedback, my app shows packages just fine @Aviinashh. I have an iPhone.

[T_P 872]

On 12/9/2017 at 5:53 PM, Aviinashh said:

By the way..you are the first person I know who's gonna travel with a EAD/AP card. Do let us know what all checks happen in the airport when you exit and re-enter the US with EAD/AP other than the security checks. Also let us know if you are authorized to use the APC kiosks in the airports. 

I will for sure share some feedback on my way back to US which is going to be in January. I just landed in Brazil and so far everything normal, I didnt have to do anything special, used normal passport with K1 Visa in it, and checked in on the machines just fine, dispatched the as well just fine.....now I think the challenge is going to be on the way back when I do have to use the AP. Will keep you guys posted.

 

Hope you guys enjoyed the weekend, I spent pretty much in airports and flying which I cant complain, got to see my family today and was amazing. 

 

Wish everyone a awesome week.

[cwcd75 5]

Hello everyone. 

 

I have one question ... I already tried call USCIS but they didn't help at all.

I saw some of you guys talking about emailing your congressman.. can someone explain that process to me ?

 

Thankssss!!!!! 

I hope we get our EAD this week!! have a great week everyone!

[mustang85635 182]

10 hours ago, PR&PR said:

Is the spousal the one where you get married first? 

I had a friend do this and she has been waiting for almost 2 years now...She's from Canada they got married March 16th 2016...The worst part is she is in Canada and not allowed into the US and he is here if he wants to make more money to finance everything.

Yes you get married first and apply in your home country. BIG benefits are you can continue your career/life and interview is informal quick and painless only one person (the petitioner) has to be there. 

I have heard that spousal visas applied for in canada take forever because obviously of the close proximity and load of applications . In Germany I have multiple people that went through it and some got it in 6 months to a year . Never longer then a year. 

The downside is the wait but lots of people in AOS have to wait a year too . 

 

Its done and dusted now for us here but I was just thinking out loud. 

I do know that while CR1 is in process you CAN visit. You have to be ready for good amount of proof that you have a life in the home country but especially as a canadian shouldn't be an issue what so ever because of the close border and inter border communities etc..

[PR&PR 325]

5 minutes ago, mustang85635 said:

Yes you get married first and apply in your home country. BIG benefits are you can continue your career/life and interview is informal quick and painless only one person (the petitioner) has to be there. 

I have heard that spousal visas applied for in canada take forever because obviously of the close proximity and load of applications . In Germany I have multiple people that went through it and some got it in 6 months to a year . Never longer then a year. 

The downside is the wait but lots of people in AOS have to wait a year too . 

 

Its done and dusted now for us here but I was just thinking out loud. 

I do know that while CR1 is in process you CAN visit. You have to be ready for good amount of proof that you have a life in the home country but especially as a canadian shouldn't be an issue what so ever because of the close border and inter border communities etc..

I guess +/-, I went with the K1 because of my friend's experience and my personal situation (they wouldn't have allowed me in the US, no house, just finished university, so no career... Annoying not to be able to start one yet, but at least I am finally with my love, I would have gone crazy if I had to be separated for as long as my friend has been :s . Glad to hear it's not the case for everybody though

[cwcd75 5]

19 hours ago, PR&PR said:

So contact them again? Because you sure aren't getting your card in a timely manner

Hello everyone. 

 

I have one question ... I already tried call USCIS but they didn't help at all.

I saw some of you guys talking about emailing your congressman.. can someone explain that process to me ?

 

Thankssss!!!!! 

I hope we get our EAD this week!! have a great week everyone!

[T_P 872]

26 minutes ago, cwcd75 said:

Hello everyone. 

 

I have one question ... I already tried call USCIS but they didn't help at all.

I saw some of you guys talking about emailing your congressman.. can someone explain that process to me ?

 

Thankssss!!!!! 

I hope we get our EAD this week!! have a great week everyone!

When you say "Hope to get EAD this week" is that based on your approval notice you received? did you receive any confirmation of approval? 

 

Source: http://www.visajourney.com/content/adjudicator-q-and-a 

 

"Then again you could always file a Congressional" - Could you explain what that means? Inquiry?

 

Glad to help. Anyway, a "Congressional Inquiry" or "congressional" is a formal inquiry by a member of Congress made on behalf of their constituent. Any federal agency that receives a Congressional inquiry has 48 hours to respond to the member of Congress. Each Service Center has a special office to handle "Congressionals". That's their sole purpose in life is to keep the member of Congress informed upon request.

[cwcd75 5]

3 minutes ago, T_P said:

When you say "Hope to get EAD this week" is that based on your approval notice you received? did you receive any confirmation of approval? 

 

Source: http://www.visajourney.com/content/adjudicator-q-and-a 

 

"Then again you could always file a Congressional" - Could you explain what that means? Inquiry?

 

Glad to help. Anyway, a "Congressional Inquiry" or "congressional" is a formal inquiry by a member of Congress made on behalf of their constituent. Any federal agency that receives a Congressional inquiry has 48 hours to respond to the member of Congress. Each Service Center has a special office to handle "Congressionals". That's their sole purpose in life is to keep the member of Congress informed upon request.

 

I meant we all get the EAD this week, as a wish hahah 

 

I am waiting for 103 days and I didn't even receive the approval. 

I read some posts of you guys getting emails from a congressman.

I already submitted an e-request through the website almost a month ago, and I didn't received an answer.

I called USCIS and they cant help. 

I was just wondering if there is any other way to contact them.

 

Thanks!!!