DC/Baltimore 2018 AOS

[Nouchigang 200]

Hello Guys,

 

We live in Maryland and did concurrent filing of petition, AOS, and EAD, adjustment from B2, see my signature for my timeline. Just wanted to check if there are any filers from the DMV area with Baltimore as their local office, so that we can help each ther with processing times, medical visits, walk in biometrics, interviews etc..

 After looking at the processing times I decided to also send an application for AP, I sent it last week, so I am now waiting for this NOA1 and hoping for any update for my EAD soon.

 

God bless all and good luck!

[MrsMcCannigan 11]

Hey, I’m here already, just got the confirmations from USCIS for my change of address and I’m hoping for the best that this move doesn’t affect the waiting time!

[Nouchigang 200]

Welcome to MD, I hope the move wasnt too bad with baby and all. Hopefully you will get your EAD approved before the transfer.

[CathW 15]

Hi filing from MD as well. Just had my biometrics last Tuesday in Pikesville and Wednesday, I got a courtesy letter for the medical.

[Nouchigang 200]

On 16/03/2018 at 10:56 AM, CathW said:

Hi filing from MD as well. Just had my biometrics last Tuesday in Pikesville and Wednesday, I got a courtesy letter for the medical.

Hello CathW, welcome. So I am assuming tour PD is sometimes in February? I filed in January and did my biometrics in Silver springs. So far no movement for either of us. My last correspondence with USCIS was at the end of February when they acknowledge receiving my response to a RFE. Now we are all praying for the EAD. From following another thread from filers in DC/Baltimore the wait for an interview is about 6-8 months.

If you havent, already I would suggest signing up for my account on USCIS, it gives much more details than the USCIS app and even the case status online

https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/

Once you create it go to "my account" then "Add a paper-filed case" then you can put your receipt numbers and follow your cases.

Cheers

[CathW 15]

On 3/18/2018 at 4:57 PM, Nouchigang said:

Hello CathW, welcome. So I am assuming tour PD is sometimes in February? I filed in January and did my biometrics in Silver springs. So far no movement for either of us. My last correspondence with USCIS was at the end of February when they acknowledge receiving my response to a RFE. Now we are all praying for the EAD. From following another thread from filers in DC/Baltimore the wait for an interview is about 6-8 months.

If you havent, already I would suggest signing up for my account on USCIS, it gives much more details than the USCIS app and even the case status online

https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/

Once you create it go to "my account" then "Add a paper-filed case" then you can put your receipt numbers and follow your cases.

Cheers

Hi! Thank you for the welcome 😊 Yeah my PD is 2nd week of Feb. I already signed up for the other USCIS my account. I just pray that the EAD card comes fast. I can't wait to work and just be productive.

[Nouchigang 200]

I just scheduled my Medical visit for April 3rd, I found a clinic that has a decent price in Silver Spring, the exam is $150 and they have a bunch of extra fees for blood draw, Tb test etc, I believe the total should be abut $200-240. Once I actually go and have all the final details I will share it with you guys.

I did all my vaccines and tests by myself, thank God they were all covered by insurance so I didn't have to pay for it.

[Nouchigang 200]

We have a lucky January 2018 filer @lafe4c that got an interview scheduled for next month.

[Nouchigang 200]

Hello,

 

any news over here? None of my end day 117. My EAD hasnt been touched since January and my AOS since the reception of my response to my RFIE in February. Depressing

[Nouchigang 200]

Hello Guys,

 

So I had my interview yesterday at the USCIS office in Baltimore MD, the appointment was scheduled at 8:30 am. We live about an hour away from Baltimore so just to be safe, because you never know with traffic, we left early and arrived at 7:30 AM. We went to Mcdonalds to eat and kill time and went in and checked in around 8:15 AM.

You have to go thru security like in the airport, but no need to take off your shoes.

The waiting room was pretty full, they do all type of interviews, oath ceremonies etc. After an hour waiting we were called around 9:30AM by a gentleman, he walked us to his office and introduced himself. 

He checked our IDs and my fingerprint to verify our identities; then sworn us in. He asked if we had any other documents we wanted to add to the application, so I gave him the list below:

• W2 for my husband for 2017
• My husband last 2 paystubs
• our joint 2017 tax return
• my offer letter and first paycheck since I started working 3 weeks ago
• Joint apartment lease
• Car insurance with both our names
• Renters insurance with both our names
• Proof that I am on his health and dental Insurance plan
• copy of my military ID
• last 2 statements of our joint checking and savings account
• Copy of our joint Cell Phone plan
• about 20 pictures from the photo album we brought with various pictures with family, our wedding, honeymoon etc
• My medical exam

After that, he told us the conversation will be recorded and kept our IDs until the end.

 

He first started talking with my husband and went over the petition (I adjusted from B2), he verified all the info on it, asked for my full name, DOB, my parents' name, if he knew where I worked and lived before living together, how we met, why he chose to be with me and get married to me, if he met my parents, who attended our wedding etc.

It wasn't like an interrogation, he was politely asking questions and verifying along the way, so we felt comfortable and not stressed.

He told us he was satisfied with our relationship and would recommend the petition for approval.

 

Then, it was my turn and we went over the AOS package, he asked for my husband's full name, DOB,  his parent's name, if I have met his parents and went over all the information written on it and also the Yes/No questions at the end that he tried to condense a bit. I also told him that I was changing to my married name, he made a note on the application and saw that I changed my name on my Drivers license.

 

After this part, we went over pictures, he even smiled while looking at a few ones, so we were happy about that.

 

The interview was over at this point and he asked if we had any questions, I told him I would like for my green card to have my married name. He assured me it will be the case.

Finally, he gave us like a receipt that says we completed the interview and the case was being held for review. He reassured us that it was nothing bad but just their procedure. I read on the Baltimore thread that it is just how they are at this particular office, they never tell you if you are approved on the spot and always give you that paper.

He told us to look out for the mail, for either the approval letter or if they require additional document they will be in touch. The whole interview took about 45 min.

We left happy and relieved this was done and went for brunch lol.

I hope we get the green card soon and we can close that chapter for a few years, praying for EADs and interviews for all that are still waiting. And THANK YOU so so much for the valuable information shared, and words of support and encouragement. I will still be around to help to the best of my knowledge.

 

God bless

[MrsMcCannigan 11]

Well, I finally have my interview tomorrow! I’m not really nervous but I hope that “my” field officer is nice!

 

I’m bringing a photo album, letters that we wrote to each other, postcards from two friends, proof that we just refinanced our car and both our names are on it, the Verizon bill showing we’re on the same plan, bank statements, a copy of two credit cards that we’re both on, a letter from my father in law and, of course, our daughter’s birth certificate.

 

Today has been a long day and I’m pretty tired so I hope I can rest well tonight and hopefully tomorrow will be a nice day in Baltimore!

 

Crossing my fingers!!!!

[Nouchigang 200]

I hope you nailed it and were approved!

[daboy 26]

Hey Guys, 

Sorry for jumping in on this thread.  But have you had any luck with your cases being approved?  

My case has been held for review since my interview in November 18 and I've yet to receive a decision or any sort of response back!

Just wondering if it is just an odd ball call of mine

 

 

[Nouchigang 200]

18 hours ago, daboy said:

Hey Guys, 

Sorry for jumping in on this thread.  But have you had any luck with your cases being approved?  

My case has been held for review since my interview in November 18 and I've yet to receive a decision or any sort of response back!

Just wondering if it is just an odd ball call of mine

 

 

Hello,

 

No this is not an odd ball call. Baltimore is just weird in the way they approve cases. In my personal case they approved my GC  almost 13 months after our interview. I have seen on VJ: 4 months, 8 months, it seems just so random.

Were you able to schedule an Infopass 120 days after theinterview to inquire on the status of your application ?

If not call the 1800 and see if they will let you schedule an Infopass . 

If you already went and couldnt get more details,  I will knock on every door possible : Local Congressman, Local Senator, Ombudsman. All of the above.

And also do a service request online. 

After that, just hope and pray until they contact you or approve your case because there is nothing else you can do about it.

Do you have Informed Delivery from USPS? If not Google it and sign up for it itsfree,  it helps you by seeing what to expect in your mailbox and also open a USCIS online acct with email and text notifications.

 

Good luck

[daboy 26]

1 hour ago, Nouchigang said:

Hello,

 

No this is not an odd ball call. Baltimore is just weird in the way they approve cases. In my personal case they approved my GC  almost 13 months after our interview. I have seen on VJ: 4 months, 8 months, it seems just so random.

Were you able to schedule an Infopass 120 days after theinterview to inquire on the status of your application ?

If not call the 1800 and see if they will let you schedule an Infopass . 

If you already went and couldnt get more details,  I will knock on every door possible : Local Congressman, Local Senator, Ombudsman. All of the above.

And also do a service request online. 

After that, just hope and pray until they contact you or approve your case because there is nothing else you can do about it.

Do you have Informed Delivery from USPS? If not Google it and sign up for it itsfree,  it helps you by seeing what to expect in your mailbox and also open a USCIS online acct with email and text notifications.

 

Good luck

I called as soon as the 120 days were up, and have tried to be as proactive as possible on all ends.

All of the agents I speak to say that as it’s not an emergency and the case is within the processing time of 36 months I just have to wait it out and cannot do an indopass.

Sometimes they submit an inquiry, but I just get a letter in the mail stating that it’s within normal processing.

When I contacted the obundsman - I has the same response too.

 

There just seems to be no accountability on their end.  We’ve done so much waiting so far with the K1, and it seems that even people who just adjusted from a unauthorised stay get more priority.

 

thank you for your response... I guess I’ll just keep trying 🤷🏽‍♂️