August 2017 AOS Filers

[Rpinheiro 8]

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[Rpinheiro 8]

Hello,

 

I am not a regular here, but I've been looking for answers and I appreciate everyone's effort to update all the August fillers.

 

I will share my story line  in case any of you have a similar issue.

 

*Applied for I-765 based on form I-485 - August 28th, 2017
*Biometrics App - September 23rd, 2017
*SR (Online) - November 27th (90 days mark) - no reply
*SR (Phone) - December 02 (95 days mark) - no reply
*Case opened under Congressman David Young - December 12th
 
*Infopass - December 12th (105 days) - Scheduled a face to face appointment at the Des Moines location. Representative informed that my case was being processed and it was all he could inform at that time.
 
* December 12th - uses informed delivered showed that carrier tried to deliver a package coming from USCIS LEES SUMMIT PROCESSING FACILITY, MO. PACKAGE UNDELIVERABLE AND SENT BACK TO USCIS. Case status was showing as "Case Receveid"
 
*SR (Phone) December 13th - Open a request to have it resent due to USCIS/USPS error. Mail always come through my address (Lockbox + name tag on it).

 

*December 14th - Contacted Obundsman + Congressman in my state. Congressman replied to me same day. Signed a waiver so he could represent me.

 

*December 28th - Congressman got back to me stating that they are reviewing the case and it will be resent. Allow  up to 30 days.

 

* January 10th - Case status changed to "Document mailed to you" - if not received by February 9th contact USCIS. STARTED MAIL HOLD - trying to avoid same problem.

 

* January 29th - Called Tier one and asked for a tracking number (it is always the easiest way to get connect with tier 2). They did not have one under their system, even though it was already "sent". Tier 2 informed that if there is no tracking number, it is probably not sent yet. 

 

*January 29th - Contacted Congressman again. He emailed then and received a response on February 2nd stating that it was requested to be re-sent. Allow 45 days to receive it.

 

*February 2nd - Opened another case with Obundman.

 

* February 5th - Called and enquired about a tracking number. No tracking number available.

 

*February 8th - Informed Delivered (under USPS app) - informed that a Pre-shipment was requested.

 

*February 9th - EAD Combo delivered at USPS facility due to mail hold.

 

TOTAL: 165 days

Tips: Contact your congressman and open a request with obundsman. In addition, place your mail on hold as soon as it is sent.

 

If you guys need any assistance, please let me know.

Edited February 9, 2018 by Rpinheiro

[GoodVibesOnly 206]

Well I talked to a T2 officer today about my case (PD August 4, no EAD yet, I485 interview cancelled, their typo on I485 name). 

 

He was very helpful and told me the reason my interview was cancelled is because it was an “overbooked appointment.” And to give it a couple of months until reschedule since there are many late interviews going on (massive backlog).

 

He told me my name is correct in their system and wasn’t sure why on the mail it still shows the typo. weird.

 

Regarding my I765 and 190-days pending EAD, he put out a “special service request” and told me I should expect to receive something in the mail within 15 business days and if not, call him back. 

 

Hopefully the missing EADs/APs will arrive soon to us. 

 

Have a great weekend everyone. 😊💖

[LP123 22]

22 minutes ago, GoodVibesOnly said:

Well I talked to a T2 officer today about my case (PD August 4, no EAD yet, I485 interview cancelled, their typo on I485 name). 

 

He was very helpful and told me the reason my interview was cancelled is because it was an “overbooked appointment.” And to give it a couple of months until reschedule since there are many late interviews going on (massive backlog).

 

He told me my name is correct in their system and wasn’t sure why on the mail it still shows the typo. weird.

 

Regarding my I765 and 190-days pending EAD, he put out a “special service request” and told me I should expect to receive something in the mail within 15 business days and if not, call him back. 

 

Hopefully the missing EADs/APs will arrive soon to us. 

 

Have a great weekend everyone. 😊💖

I talked to a T2 officer on 02/01 and she told me the same thing about "special SR". I checked my case on USCIS website and "special SR" still was not assigned. It has looked like a normal request :(.

When I went to my USCIS local office on 02/01 (this is the second time), the lady said that my case is in a officer's hand. On 02/06, I went to my USCIS office again, and another lady said that my case just was in officer's hand 02/05. ==>  So, I dont think I will not put my hope in what they say anymore.

I dont want to say this and make you lose your hope. I just want to share my story so Dont lose hope.

 

 

[LP123 22]

When I contacted my local congress person, she asked me to send her my flight ticket. Today, she told me that my case was expedited and I should check over the weekend.

She also said that if she were me, she would just leave, and my family will send the combo card to me then I can come back to the US.

So should I leave before having my combo card? My flight is on next Tuesday morning.

[Hamilton 511]

54 minutes ago, LP123 said:

When I contacted my local congress person, she asked me to send her my flight ticket. Today, she told me that my case was expedited and I should check over the weekend.

She also said that if she were me, she would just leave, and my family will send the combo card to me then I can come back to the US.

So should I leave before having my combo card? My flight is on next Tuesday morning.

I'm pretty sure leaving without your AP is bad. It's not just a matter of getting back in - once you exit the country, they can consider your app abandoned. I wouldn't risk it.

[Blessed21 141]

Can please answer my question I posted early. 

Hey everyone have question my medical exam that in my country will expire  days before my interview. My question is can use  my old medical exam or will  I be required to do new one's before my interview? 

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Edited February 10, 2018 by adipo21

[Canelita 166]

34 minutes ago, adipo21 said:

Can please answer my question I posted early. 

Hey everyone have question my medical exam that in my country will expire  days before my interview. My question is can use  my old medical exam or will  I be required to do new one's before my interview? 

• Medical exam will be good for one year after that you will need a new medical exam that's what I heard.

 

[yogabbaz 52]

On 2/8/2018 at 3:31 PM, Canelita said:

😊 I received my EAD card yesterday.

Hey Canelita, I’ve seen you post your updates a lot on here. Just wondering what’s your timeline like? My husband hasn’t received anything and it’s been 171 days today. 

 

We sent two service requests and online we got a notification Jan 4 it just says that we’ll hear something within 60 days..a month has passed and I hope we hear something before March 4th. 

 

Also, congrats on finally receiving your card!

Edited February 10, 2018 by yogabbaz

[Canelita 166]

1 hour ago, yogabbaz said:

Hey Canelita, I’ve seen you post your updates a lot on here. Just wondering what’s your timeline like? My husband hasn’t received anything and it’s been 171 days today. 

 

We sent two service requests and online we got a notification Jan 4 it just says that we’ll hear something within 60 days..a month has passed and I hope we hear something before March 4th. 

 

Also, congrats on finally receiving your card!

Hi I live in Phoenix, AZ.

08-03-17 sent my AOS package to Lee Summit, Missouri.

08-07-17 they received

08-09-17 PD

09-07-17 biometrics done

11-26-17 raised SR 

12-15-17 contacted local congresswoman

12-26-17 they inquiry about my case.

12-28-17 USCIS a decision will be made shortly.

01-19-19 USCIS answered my SR from November same thin a decision shortly.

01-28 -18 contacted Congress team member again. 

01-29-18 They responded a decision shortly and that my I-485 is at my local USCIS waiting for an interview and they will notified me when . 

01-30-18 they approved my EAD card day 179.

02-02-18 card mailed.

02-07-18 I received my EAD card, however IDK what happened with my AP the card says not valid to entry the US.

Thank you. I suggest to contact your local congress person I think mine helped me a lot. Best wishes for your husband case 🙏🏼.

[yogabbaz 52]

11 hours ago, Canelita said:

Hi I live in Phoenix, AZ.

08-03-17 sent my AOS package to Lee Summit, Missouri.

08-07-17 they received

08-09-17 PD

09-07-17 biometrics done

11-26-17 raised SR 

12-15-17 contacted local congresswoman

12-26-17 they inquiry about my case.

12-28-17 USCIS a decision will be made shortly.

01-19-19 USCIS answered my SR from November same thin a decision shortly.

01-28 -18 contacted Congress team member again. 

01-29-18 They responded a decision shortly and that my I-485 is at my local USCIS waiting for an interview and they will notified me when . 

01-30-18 they approved my EAD card day 179.

02-02-18 card mailed.

02-07-18 I received my EAD card, however IDK what happened with my AP the card says not valid to entry the US.

Thank you. I suggest to contact your local congress person I think mine helped me a lot. Best wishes for your husband case 🙏🏼.

Thank you for the info!!

[PR&PR 325]

19 hours ago, adipo21 said:

Can please answer my question I posted early. 

Hey everyone have question my medical exam that in my country will expire  days before my interview. My question is can use  my old medical exam or will  I be required to do new one's before my interview? 

•  

If I remember properly you don't need a new medical, it needs to be valid when you apply, but delays on their part doesn't mean more spending on your end. I would ask USCIS, now I am reading different answers: https://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/does-a-medical-form-i-693-expire--does-an-applican-1787676.html...

 

I would do more google search and ask lawyers if I was you. One more link : https://www.uscis.gov/policymanual/HTML/PolicyManual-Volume8-PartB-Chapter4.html

Edited February 10, 2018 by PR&PR

[Blessed21 141]

4 hours ago, PR&PR said:

If I remember properly you don't need a new medical, it needs to be valid when you apply, but delays on their part doesn't mean more spending on your end. I would ask USCIS, now I am reading different answers: https://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/does-a-medical-form-i-693-expire--does-an-applican-1787676.html...

 

I would do more google search and ask lawyers if I was you. One more link : https://www.uscis.gov/policymanual/HTML/PolicyManual-Volume8-PartB-Chapter4.html

Thank you for ur answer appreciate this just money that  I don't have that I need to spend again cause of usics. 

[Hamilton 511]

@Aviinashh or others who have gotten an RFIE - when the myUSCIS status changes to "We received your response to the RFIE", is this a big update (big blue letters, text/email notification), or one of those things you need to log in for (like the small notes like "your SR was assigned to an officer"? 

 

Just want to know if I should expect a notification when they receive my response, or if I should keep logging in to check. 

[PR&PR 325]

18 hours ago, adipo21 said:

Thank you for ur answer appreciate this just money that  I don't have that I need to spend again cause of usics. 

I hear you! It was already a lot of money in the first place. Your situation is getting me worried that mine is going to expire before I even get my interview as well. I have been "ready to be scheduled" since October and nothing . You know it is a year right? The medical itself, may have an expiration date of 6months, but it is actually valid a year from the date you took it.