August 2017 AOS Filers

[Clara B. 119]

1 hour ago, cwcd75 said:

 

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!!!

Ola amigo!

So I did a quick research and it looks like you are in MO, like me! First person infound was:

https://www.mccaskill.senate.gov/help

Second was:

https://graves.house.gov/services/help-with-a-federal-agency-faq

 

I would contact both and wait to see who will help you first!

 

Bom dia, até mais!

[cwcd75 5]

13 minutes ago, Clara Monteiro said:

Ola amigo!

So I did a quick research and it looks like you are in MO, like me! First person infound was:

https://www.mccaskill.senate.gov/help

Second was:

https://graves.house.gov/services/help-with-a-federal-agency-faq

 

I would contact both and wait to see who will help you first!

 

Bom dia, até mais!

ola Clara, 

 

Actually I am in Nebraska... how did you find those contacts ?

 

Thank you so much !!! 

 

[Clara B. 119]

3 minutes ago, cwcd75 said:

ola Clara, 

 

Actually I am in Nebraska... how did you find those contacts ?

 

Thank you so much !!! 

 

Ohh no, I apologize. I saw your profile info and thought that you lived in MO. I did a google search on “louisiana MO help immigration” and “Pike County congressman”

Edited December 11, 2017 by Clara Monteiro

[garebear397 69]

Hey all -- just wanted to give an update on how our Green Card interview went. 

 

Overall the interview went super well. We showed up at 12:00 for a 12:30 interview -- we were both called back right at 12:30. If anyone is wondering (I have seen a few forums asking about it) we wore nice but casual clothes. I wore nice jeans, button up, and sweater. Our interviewer was an immigrant himself, I don't know if that gives some extra empathy but it seemed so. He was very nice and was deliberate with his questions but didn't seem like he was trying to pin us down with a bad response or anything. 

 

Some of the questions he asked: 

- Seems usual questions from the I-485 app: confirm name, DOB, residence, not involved in terrorist or criminal activity, etc. 

- We did need to explain that my wife is staying with my parents until our religious wedding back in her home country in January, and we brought evidence. He seemed to believe us entirely and we had no problems there. 

- What documents we had for evidence of our relationship (we had joint bank account, insurance, car title, pictures, etc.) 

- How we met and decided to get married (explained trips, meeting parents, etc.) 

- What plans we have for the future in our marriage (explained my going back to grad-school, kids in the future, house etc.) 

 

So not too many questions -- more just a conversation that lasted about 15 mins. He then gave us a document saying that he recommends us for approval (then explained the 2 year green card and citizenship stuff). He also said since my wife wants to return to her country as soon as she can to finish planing the religious wedding in January -- that he will process the application as soon as possible so she has the green card in hand. 

 

Overall a really great experience. I know all the experiences can be different -- but I thought it would be good to share a positive one. I don't know if its all dependent on the IO, or maybe since Cincinnati office probably doesn't get a lot of cases so its more laid back, or something else. 

 

Good luck everyone! 

 

@Aviinashh for you especially since you are at the Cincinnati office too. 

 

 

[GoodVibesOnly 206]

1 minute ago, garebear397 said:

Hey all -- just wanted to give an update on how our Green Card interview went. 

 

Overall the interview went super well. We showed up at 12:00 for a 12:30 interview -- we were both called back right at 12:30. If anyone is wondering (I have seen a few forums asking about it) we wore nice but casual clothes. I wore nice jeans, button up, and sweater. Our interviewer was an immigrant himself, I don't know if that gives some extra empathy but it seemed so. He was very nice and was deliberate with his questions but didn't seem like he was trying to pin us down with a bad response or anything. 

 

Some of the questions he asked: 

- Seems usual questions from the I-485 app: confirm name, DOB, residence, not involved in terrorist or criminal activity, etc. 

- We did need to explain that my wife is staying with my parents until our religious wedding back in her home country in January, and we brought evidence. He seemed to believe us entirely and we had no problems there. 

- What documents we had for evidence of our relationship (we had joint bank account, insurance, car title, pictures, etc.) 

- How we met and decided to get married (explained trips, meeting parents, etc.) 

- What plans we have for the future in our marriage (explained my going back to grad-school, kids in the future, house etc.) 

 

So not too many questions -- more just a conversation that lasted about 15 mins. He then gave us a document saying that he recommends us for approval (then explained the 2 year green card and citizenship stuff). He also said since my wife wants to return to her country as soon as she can to finish planing the religious wedding in January -- that he will process the application as soon as possible so she has the green card in hand. 

 

Overall a really great experience. I know all the experiences can be different -- but I thought it would be good to share a positive one. I don't know if its all dependent on the IO, or maybe since Cincinnati office probably doesn't get a lot of cases so its more laid back, or something else. 

 

Good luck everyone! 

 

@Aviinashh for you especially since you are at the Cincinnati office too. 

 

 

Congrats guys, finally it is over!  now you just have to wait for the green card. Thanks for the tips.

[GoodVibesOnly 206]

So I just received an update on my case. 2nd SR raised online on November 3, for reference.

 

Waiting time: 129 days as of today.

 

On December 11, 2017, your inquiry about the status of your Employment Authorization application, referral number SRXXXXXXXXXX, was completed.

 

Not sure what happens next but at least it is something, I guess. Hope all of us receive some news this week.

 

Have a great week everyone.

[Hamilton 511]

26 minutes ago, GoodVibesOnly said:

So I just received an update on my case. 2nd SR raised online on November 3, for reference.

 

Waiting time: 129 days as of today.

 

On December 11, 2017, your inquiry about the status of your Employment Authorization application, referral number SRXXXXXXXXXX, was completed.

 

Not sure what happens next but at least it is something, I guess. Hope all of us receive some news this week.

 

Have a great week everyone.

I'm guessing that's a good sign. All our service requests have still not been assigned...

[JackUrban 32]

28 minutes ago, GoodVibesOnly said:

So I just received an update on my case. 2nd SR raised online on November 3, for reference.

 

Waiting time: 129 days as of today.

 

On December 11, 2017, your inquiry about the status of your Employment Authorization application, referral number SRXXXXXXXXXX, was completed.

 

Not sure what happens next but at least it is something, I guess. Hope all of us receive some news this week.

 

Have a great week everyone.

That’s just a standard answer. I raised 2 SR. Nothing happened after I got this notice. I’m on day 123 now. 

 

I don’t expect anything to happen soon about my SR. 

 

Good thing I have my interview scheduled for next week so i hope I’m close to my Green Card 🤞🏼

[GoodVibesOnly 206]

Just now, JackUrban said:

That’s just a standard answer. I raised 2 SR. Nothing happened after I got this notice. I’m on day 123 now. 

 

I don’t expect anything to happen soon about my SR. 

 

Good thing I have my interview scheduled for next week so i hope I’m close to my Green Card 🤞🏼

 

Yeah, you might not get any response for your SR since your interview is so close (btw, all the best on it! ) and getting the green card is the best option.

Did you get the interview notification before or after they answered your SR?

My theory is that if I get an "interview ready to be scheduled" notification within this month (which I don't think anyways), I might not get any update on my SRs either. No idea! We will see...

 

4 minutes ago, Hamilton said:

I'm guessing that's a good sign. All our service requests have still not been assigned...

Yeah They are taking a while... Maybe we just are kind of in the group of people who didn't get updates on their their EAD or interview scheduled within the 75-110 day period and we are in the group of those who will get their stuff done between 110 to 180 days (6 months, which is the "standard," it also takes longer for others, hopefully none of us)

 I believe (if I remember correctly) you raised a SR 6 days after me so you might get some news soon as well, even an automated email like me ha. All the best to you too!!

[Texasfiler 385]

20 hours ago, Canelita said:

On 12/9/2017 at 8:02 PM, 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.

@CanelitaHappy Monday my friend, I am praying that you all hear some good news this week.

[Texasfiler 385]

1 hour ago, garebear397 said:

Hey all -- just wanted to give an update on how our Green Card interview went. 

 

Overall the interview went super well. We showed up at 12:00 for a 12:30 interview -- we were both called back right at 12:30. If anyone is wondering (I have seen a few forums asking about it) we wore nice but casual clothes. I wore nice jeans, button up, and sweater. Our interviewer was an immigrant himself, I don't know if that gives some extra empathy but it seemed so. He was very nice and was deliberate with his questions but didn't seem like he was trying to pin us down with a bad response or anything. 

 

Some of the questions he asked: 

- Seems usual questions from the I-485 app: confirm name, DOB, residence, not involved in terrorist or criminal activity, etc. 

- We did need to explain that my wife is staying with my parents until our religious wedding back in her home country in January, and we brought evidence. He seemed to believe us entirely and we had no problems there. 

- What documents we had for evidence of our relationship (we had joint bank account, insurance, car title, pictures, etc.) 

- How we met and decided to get married (explained trips, meeting parents, etc.) 

- What plans we have for the future in our marriage (explained my going back to grad-school, kids in the future, house etc.) 

 

So not too many questions -- more just a conversation that lasted about 15 mins. He then gave us a document saying that he recommends us for approval (then explained the 2 year green card and citizenship stuff). He also said since my wife wants to return to her country as soon as she can to finish planing the religious wedding in January -- that he will process the application as soon as possible so she has the green card in hand. 

 

Overall a really great experience. I know all the experiences can be different -- but I thought it would be good to share a positive one. I don't know if its all dependent on the IO, or maybe since Cincinnati office probably doesn't get a lot of cases so its more laid back, or something else. 

 

Good luck everyone! 

 

@Aviinashh for you especially since you are at the Cincinnati office too. 

 

 

@garebear397  Big congratulations with your interview

[Texasfiler 385]

1 hour ago, GoodVibesOnly said:

So I just received an update on my case. 2nd SR raised online on November 3, for reference.

 

Waiting time: 129 days as of today.

 

On December 11, 2017, your inquiry about the status of your Employment Authorization application, referral number SRXXXXXXXXXX, was completed.

 

Not sure what happens next but at least it is something, I guess. Hope all of us receive some news this week.

 

Have a great week everyone.

It is a good sign, lets hope that you hear more news by Wednesday.

[Texasfiler 385]

1 hour ago, Hamilton said:

I'm guessing that's a good sign. All our service requests have still not been assigned...

@Hamilton hopefully you will hear some great news this week, keeping my fingers crossed.

[Hamilton 511]

Does anyone feel extra angry about junk mail now that we watch our informed delivery status on USPS so closely? No I don't want a discount for your product I have never bought!

[Texasfiler 385]

1 hour ago, JackUrban said:

That’s just a standard answer. I raised 2 SR. Nothing happened after I got this notice. I’m on day 123 now. 

 

I don’t expect anything to happen soon about my SR. 

 

Good thing I have my interview scheduled for next week so i hope I’m close to my Green Card 🤞🏼

@JackUrban   All the best with your interview next week.