August 2017 AOS Filers

[Hamilton 511]

Update: I faxed my evidence for an AP expedite a week and a half ago, and it just got assigned to an officer for a response today. It's a long shot, but lets see what happens!

[marriedin2017 18]

Day 146 Update: We've been in touch with the USCIS Ombudsman. Yesterday afternoon and this morning, my husband was given 3 different locations as to where his paperwork was, and when it would be processed. He was also hung up on by a T2 officer's supervisor who said there's nothing they can do to help him.

 

The Ombudsman said USCIS is legally required to provide an answer within 90 days, and it is now her responsibility to move the case forward.

[Hamilton 511]

14 minutes ago, marriedin2017 said:

Day 146 Update: We've been in touch with the USCIS Ombudsman. Yesterday afternoon and this morning, my husband was given 3 different locations as to where his paperwork was, and when it would be processed. He was also hung up on by a T2 officer's supervisor who said there's nothing they can do to help him.

 

The Ombudsman said USCIS is legally required to provide an answer within 90 days, and it is now her responsibility to move the case forward.

Wow. Sorry that happened to you guys. 

 

I might contact the ombudsman too -- what do you mean by "within 90 days"? 90 days since an SR? Filing? Expedite requests?

[marriedin2017 18]

3 minutes ago, Hamilton said:

Wow. Sorry that happened to you guys. 

 

I might contact the ombudsman too -- what do you mean by "within 90 days"? 90 days since an SR? Filing? Expedite requests?

Within 90 days of filing! Apparently USCIS operates under the assumption people don't actually know that.

 

We've already heard back from the follow up. She said we will have a decision within 10 days (down from 45).

 

Give it a try! He filed the inquiry this morning around 9 and heard back at 1.

 

[Hamilton 511]

3 minutes ago, marriedin2017 said:

Within 90 days of filing! Apparently USCIS operates under the assumption people don't actually know that.

 

We've already heard back from the follow up. She said we will have a decision within 10 days (down from 45).

 

Give it a try! He filed the inquiry this morning around 9 and heard back at 1.

 

Really? But then why doesn't everybody on VJ do that? This sounds too promising to be real. Did you just fill out a form at https://www.dhs.gov/case-assistance? 

[marriedin2017 18]

Just now, Hamilton said:

Really? But then why doesn't everybody on VJ do that? This sounds too promising to be real. Did you just fill out a form at https://www.dhs.gov/case-assistance? 

Yep. You have to have a record of failed inquires with the CS hotline.

 

I googled it, and it seems the Ombudsman doesn't have a high success rate, but the article I read also suggested DHS keeps it that way so that the service isn't overused.

[borodine01 94]

I don't know if its hope but its something. Finally heard back from the congressman, apparently my case is at the stage for them to make a decision on it. I asked him if they gave me an idea of how long I should wait, he said they didn't. Let see how it goes.

[Hamilton 511]

Called USCIS, and they said that the response to my AP expedite request is something like "while we understand your situation is serious, there are extreme delays" and then have asked me to send even more information showing that it's a true emergency (rather than denying it flat out). But I don't think I have anything they'll deem an emergency   

[PR&PR 325]

21 hours ago, marriedin2017 said:

Bad news. 

 

“Sorry sir, but the processing center you were assigned to is taking 5-6 months for EADs. It will be the end of February before you know anything more. We cannot help you further until then.” - T2 officer. 

Did you really receive that? I thought everyone EAD/AP was at the same place for everybody...

[marriedin2017 18]

7 minutes ago, PR&PR said:

Did you really receive that? I thought everyone EAD/AP was at the same place for everybody...

Yes! We've been told it's being processed in Chicago, Indianapolis, and Missouri. Who knows...

[tuakin 4]

2 hours ago, Hamilton said:

Yes, and I do help others in the correct places on the forum. If everyone posted everywhere with no sense of order, it would be really hard to keep track of anything. It would actually make following any progress (e.g. different months) impossible. 

Agreed. Let's try to keep the forum organized. 

 

From my side, I've been waiting for an EAD update for 170 days. I already have an EAD based on OPT (F1 visa) which expires in May, so I haven't made any expedite requests yet. That being said I feel a little bit worried about the delay. Talked to two T2 officers and I can't say that they were helpful. 

Edited January 25, 2018 by tuakin

[Hamilton 511]

1 hour ago, tuakin said:

Agreed. Let's try to keep the forum organized. 

 

From my side, I've been waiting for an EAD update for 170 days. I already have an EAD based on OPT (F1 visa) which expires in May, so I haven't made any expedite requests yet. That being said I feel a little bit worried about the delay. Talked to two T2 officers and I can't say that they were helpful. 

169 days here, and I've been thinking I might give it 30 more days because constantly worrying about it is wearing me out. It seems much more uncommon for people to be waiting over 200 days (over 7 months), so hopefully by then we'll hear something. The longest I've seen on this forum seems to be 8 months, which would still mean you'd get it in time for May. I'm in a similar boat; I need it by April. 

[Noreeh1 7]

Talked to a tier 2 officer again yesterday and he said that they reviewed my case January 16th and that I should receive a decision within 2 weeks, fingers crossed.

[obtusifolium 42]

Today I received my green card. I think it might have gotten here yesterday since I opened the mailbox this morning, but anyway I found it today.

 

My journey is finally over, and I hope everyone would receive their card really soon.

 

I am leaving my final timeline here. Hope it helps someone.

 

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4th Aug, Package sent (485, 765, 131)

8th Aug, Package delivered

9th Aug, Priority date

15th Aug, 3 texts/emails received

16th Aug, Check withdrawn

21st Aug, 3 Receipt NOAs received

23rd Aug, Status checking available on the USCIS website

25th Aug, Biometrics appointment letter received

5th Sep, Biometrics done

18th Oct, 'Case Is Ready To Be Scheduled For An Interview' (485)

26th Oct, 'Case Was Approved' (765 & 131)

30th Oct, 2 Approval NOAs received (765 & 131)

30th Oct, 'Card Was Mailed To Me' (765 & 131)

2nd Nov, Combo card received

17th Dec, An interview NOA received

18th Jan, The interview

23rd Jan, An approval NOA received (485)

26th Jan, Green card received

[T_P 872]

2 minutes ago, obtusifolium said:

Today I received my green card. I think it might have gotten here yesterday since I opened the mailbox this morning, but anyway I found it today.

 

My journey is finally over, and I hope everyone would receive their card really soon.

 

I am leaving my final timeline here. Hope it helps someone.

 

-

 

4th Aug, Package sent (485, 765, 131)

8th Aug, Package delivered

9th Aug, Priority date

15th Aug, 3 texts/emails received

16th Aug, Check withdrawn

21st Aug, 3 Receipt NOAs received

23rd Aug, Status checking available on the USCIS website

25th Aug, Biometrics appointment letter received

5th Sep, Biometrics done

18th Oct, 'Case Is Ready To Be Scheduled For An Interview' (485)

26th Oct, 'Case Was Approved' (765 & 131)

30th Oct, 2 Approval NOAs received (765 & 131)

30th Oct, 'Card Was Mailed To Me' (765 & 131)

2nd Nov, Combo card received

17th Dec, An interview NOA received

18th Jan, The interview

23rd Jan, An approval NOA received (485)

26th Jan, Green card received

This is absolutely fantastic news. Congratulations and welcome to AMERICA. Enjoy your new life.