November 2017 AOS

[mrshoon 1]

4 hours ago, Annicam said:

Still waiting.. No updates on my case. USCIS received my case on Nov.6, I had biometrics on Dec. 10. It still says “case received November 6” online. I am currently on OPT through the F1 Visa and my current work permit expires in three weeks. Hoping i will receive EAD asap, so I won’t have to take leave from work as I am the main source of income in our household. 

 

We have a similar timeline, just hang in there, I'm sure you'll hear something soon.  I did not apply for an AP/EAD though so I'm not sure if it has to do with my case being adjudicated a bit quicker. Though I think it's unlikely as I heard it usually depends  on how busy one's local office is. 

[Mr_Bridge 20]

20 hours ago, Ansbekk said:

Congrats!  Have you received you card?  I am into 63 days and nothing yet!  My interview is coming soon.  I hope I hear something this week!

No I have not received the card. However, I did receive a NOA for both the EAD and I-131 saying they were both approved. Hopefully we will get the card this week.

[Mr_Bridge 20]

12 hours ago, Annicam said:

Still waiting.. No updates on my case. USCIS received my case on Nov.6, I had biometrics on Dec. 10. It still says “case received November 6” online. I am currently on OPT through the F1 Visa and my current work permit expires in three weeks. Hoping i will receive EAD asap, so I won’t have to take leave from work as I am the main source of income in our household. 

Hang in there. They received our package on 11/3 and my wifes EAD was just approved on 1/18. Based on this I would say you should hear something very soon!!

Edited January 23, 2018 by Mr_Bridge
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[Ansbekk 46]

13 minutes ago, Mr_Bridge said:

No I have not received the card. However, I did receive a NOA for both the EAD and I-131 saying they were both approved. Hopefully we will get the card this week.

I hope so.  Good luck   Let us know when you receive it if it is the new design, or the old one!

[StuTor 51]

On 1/22/2018 at 8:49 AM, Doma said:

Congratulations! Hope you will get it soon.

 

For me it's exactly 75 days today... they received my application November 8th. I'm trying to don't worry but with this whole mess with government shutdown, I don't know what to expect....

I have the same exact PD as you. I haven't heard anything since biometric. I raised an online SR today because i'm getting really worried now

[Doma 1]

22 minutes ago, StuTor said:

I have the same exact PD as you. I haven't heard anything since biometric. I raised an online SR today because i'm getting really worried now

I'll send you a message

[mrshoon 1]

Got the interview letter! Yay! For those who has been scheduled for an interview, does your letter says ‘Request for Applicant to Appear for Initial Interview’ as well? I’m just curious/anxious that maybe this is not the ‘final interview’ cause it was just addressed to me. Does the petitioner receive an interview letter as well? 

[Ansbekk 46]

9 hours ago, mrshoon said:

Got the interview letter! Yay! For those who has been scheduled for an interview, does your letter says ‘Request for Applicant to Appear for Initial Interview’ as well? I’m just curious/anxious that maybe this is not the ‘final interview’ cause it was just addressed to me. Does the petitioner receive an interview letter as well? 

I got the same letter.  The petitioner will not receive a letter, however, the petitioner is required to appear at the USCIS office with you for the interview.  The letter states that as well.

[Britinstl 47]

hey all,

 

I'm sending out my AOS package soon. Did any of you decide to not send the I-693 (medical examination), and wait to take it to interview? If so, has anyone actually got a RFE for not sending in the medical with the package? I don't want it to expire, so would rather wait to take it to interview. However, I don't want to risk an RFE and risk delaying my EAD/AP!

[itsesther 1]

Just now, masteuk said:

hey all,

 

I'm sending out my AOS package soon. Did any of you decide to not send the I-693 (medical examination), and wait to take it to interview? If so, has anyone actually got a RFE for not sending in the medical with the package? I don't want it to expire, so would rather wait to take it to interview. However, I don't want to risk an RFE and risk delaying my EAD/AP!

I didn't send the I-693 and got a RFE. I probably won't do it until I get my interview date, and I received my combo card  63 days from filling date.

 

Hope it helps!

[Annicam 0]

9 minutes ago, masteuk said:

hey all,

 

I'm sending out my AOS package soon. Did any of you decide to not send the I-693 (medical examination), and wait to take it to interview? If so, has anyone actually got a RFE for not sending in the medical with the package? I don't want it to expire, so would rather wait to take it to interview. However, I don't want to risk an RFE and risk delaying my EAD/AP!

I did not send the 693 with the AOS package, and have not got a RFE. But I wrote in my cover letter that the medical i693 will be provided later on. I’ve done the medical now though, but I’m just going to bring it to the interview instead of mailing it separately now. Still waiting for EAD/AP though, been 79 days.

Edited January 24, 2018 by Annicam

[ajs1984 28]

You don't get an RFE for not including I-693, as it is optional to include it in the initial submission. Normally you should receive a yellow courtesy letter if your I-693 was not submitted with the original packet. Just make sure it is up to date and bring it with you to the interview.

[Britinstl 47]

2 hours ago, itsesther said:

I didn't send the I-693 and got a RFE. I probably won't do it until I get my interview date, and I received my combo card  63 days from filling date.

 

Hope it helps!

So your RFE just reminded you to bring it to your interview date? It wasn't expected immediately before they continued with your case?

 

2 hours ago, Annicam said:

I did not send the 693 with the AOS package, and have not got a RFE. But I wrote in my cover letter that the medical i693 will be provided later on. I’ve done the medical now though, but I’m just going to bring it to the interview instead of mailing it separately now. Still waiting for EAD/AP though, been 79 days.

Ah that's good thinking, I might include it in my cover letter.

 

1 hour ago, ajs1984 said:

You don't get an RFE for not including I-693, as it is optional to include it in the initial submission. Normally you should receive a yellow courtesy letter if your I-693 was not submitted with the original packet. Just make sure it is up to date and bring it with you to the interview.

That's what I was hoping to hear, thank you.

[mrshoon 1]

On 1/24/2018 at 9:59 AM, Ansbekk said:

I got the same letter.  The petitioner will not receive a letter, however, the petitioner is required to appear at the USCIS office with you for the interview.  The letter states that as well.

 

I see. Great! thank you! 

[Darcy_&_Oliver 1]

Hi everyone,

 

I am a November filer as well, I haven't been too active on this site but I'm curious as to some of your timelines that you indicate a priority date - is that because you requested priority?