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Thanks! The scientist in me likes data and is skeptical when something seems unusual. But I feel better knowing that there are others out there in the same (faster) boat!

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Hahaha, I just posted this. Mine says employment too, but I'm K1. I got another notification after that that says "we scheduled your interview for your form I-485, application to register permanent re

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I did a lot of research yesterday to confirm this. I don't need the i693 at all. It's not laid out clearly but if your medical for the K1 was done within the last year (and everything was ok) then you

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Just now, jour said:

Hi Adam&Allison. My case status just changed on the website. Didn`t get any letter yet. Hopefully that`s it! Fingers crossed! 

 

Interesting. I'm not even going through Washington DC - my local office is Philadelphia, but I'm trying to make an infopass appointment because something quite clearly isn't right somewhere in the process. 

"Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer, but the right answer. Let us not seek to fix the blame for the past. Let us accept our own responsibility for the future." - John F. Kennedy

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Interesting. I'm not even going through Washington DC - my local office is Philadelphia, but I'm trying to make an infopass appointment because something quite clearly isn't right somewhere in the process. 

I totally understand. This is such a stressfull process! I lost 2 important business trips (and a lot of money) because I didn`t get the AP. I feel like a prisioner here, it`s awfull to not be able to travel or to apply for jobs. It`s a weird limbo where you are not a turist nor a resident. I`m so surprised with this case update that I`m even feeling it`s some bug on the website or so. I`ll just believe when the letter really shows up! Hope you can get your case solved soon as well! Do you have your combo card at least? 

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I wouldn't be as bothered if their was some transparency somewhere. But to be continuously told time and time again that you're within normal processing times when you're clearly not is the most annoying thing I've ever experienced.

 

I just had to renew my EAD and AP. My life is effectively on hold until USCIS adjudicate my case, and seeing people come and go in that time frame is absolutely soul crushing. 

I can totally sympathize and I consider myself extremely lucky. I don't know if it's a completely random process that some people get through it super fast, but if there's a factor on them choosing me, I'd like to think that the fact that I've been here since 2009 and having had two student visas and OPTs (and a visitor's visa) have got something to do with it. Maybe they already have all the background info on me they needed. Or it could be totally random. Who knows.

 

Hang in there. 

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I totally understand. This is such a stressfull process! I lost 2 important business trips (and a lot of money) because I didn`t get the AP. I feel like a prisioner here, it`s awfull to not be able to travel or to apply for jobs. It`s a weird limbo where you are not a turist nor a resident. I`m so surprised with this case update that I`m even feeling it`s some bug on the website or so. I`ll just belive when the letter really shows up! Hope you can get your case solved soon as well! Do you have your combo card at least? 

 

Have the combo card - however I've read horror stories about traveling on Advance Parole so really don't want to do it. I just feel grounded, like I can't even make any plans to leave the state incase the interview letter comes in because getting it re-scheduled is a nightmare. I've had congressmen, senators, USCIS, everyone look into it and nobody gives me a straight answer. They just push you off for their posted processing times, which is 20 months in Philadelphia's case. 

"Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer, but the right answer. Let us not seek to fix the blame for the past. Let us accept our own responsibility for the future." - John F. Kennedy

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Awesome Jakk! Thanks for your answer! When was your interview? Is it fast to get the Green Card after approved? 

My interview was on Tuesday last week. I didn't get approved on the spot but I got a notification the day after saying that it was approved. I received a notification yesterday saying that my green card was mailed to me.

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I can totally sympathize and I consider myself extremely lucky. I don't know if it's a completely random process that some people get through it super fast, but if there's a factor on them choosing me, I'd like to think that the fact that I've been here since 2009 and having had two student visas and OPTs (and a visitor's visa) have got something to do with it. Maybe they already have all the background info on me they needed. Or it could be totally random. Who knows.

 

Hang in there. 

 

They have all that information with K-1's as well - thats why a number of K-1 interviews get approved without an interview. No idea what the hold up is but I'm past the ten month mark now and I'm getting immensely frustrated. 

"Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer, but the right answer. Let us not seek to fix the blame for the past. Let us accept our own responsibility for the future." - John F. Kennedy

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My interview was on Tuesday last week. I didn't get approved on the spot but I got a notification the day after saying that it was approved. I received a notification yesterday saying that my green card was mailed to me.

Awesome! Congratulations and all the best! :)

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Have the combo card - however I've read horror stories about traveling on Advance Parole so really don't want to do it. I just feel grounded, like I can't even make any plans to leave the state incase the interview letter comes in because getting it re-scheduled is a nightmare. I've had congressmen, senators, USCIS, everyone look into it and nobody gives me a straight answer. They just push you off for their posted processing times, which is 20 months in Philadelphia's case. 

I understant your fear, but my lawyer said there is no problem whatsoever traveling with AP, especially if you were always legal in the US, etc. I`ve been reading some threads of people saying it`s easy, the only thing is that they will put you in a waiting room when you enter the country to check your process, and then they let you go! Maybe try to talk to a lawyer? I think having the right to work and to travel can make the process easier... At least you have your freedom. Hope you can get iyour GC soon. All the best! :)

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2 hours ago, Jakk said:

I can totally sympathize and I consider myself extremely lucky. I don't know if it's a completely random process that some people get through it super fast, but if there's a factor on them choosing me, I'd like to think that the fact that I've been here since 2009 and having had two student visas and OPTs (and a visitor's visa) have got something to do with it. Maybe they already have all the background info on me they needed. Or it could be totally random. Who knows.

 

Hang in there. 

As a fellow Malaysian :) Congratz and good for you to get yours. I am one of the July 2017 filers, same as Adam who has been waiting for an update regarding interview date. It is frustrated to see Jan filers are getting interview dates smoothly whereas some of us in 2017 hear nothing for months despite we called numerous times requesting to talk to Tier2. All we received are info like "your case is with the local office waiting to be scheduled for interview and it is still within normal processing time, then we are told the average processing time for respective local office are x months (based on the new pilot processing time platform they launched) e.g. Phoenix 14 - 22.5 months, Philly 9 - 19 months..."

Originally we were delaying our relocation plan as we thought we would receive interview dates between May - August. Looking at the situation now, it seems like it won't happen. We've changed our plan to move by end of May, then file for case transfer in June/July after we secure a new place in Philly. It is such a hindrance to wait for the GC prior to proceed with relocation plan. Let the case transfer further delay the processing time, since it isn't like they are gonna be fair by working on 2017 filers first, but focusing on 2018 Filers. Besides, being stuck in a small town Yuma, AZ where unemployment rate is freaking high won't help with jobs even if I've gotten the EAD since March (been applying to jobs too). Bah... enough with whining.. lol I'd just hope for the best for everyone!

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Oct 07, 2016 - I-129F Sent | Oct 14, 2016 - NOA1
Nov 08, 2016 - NOA2 | Dec 02, 2016 - NVC Case Number Assigned
Dec 09, 2016 - Case left NVC to US Embassy in KL, Malaysia | Dec 16, 2016 - Consulate in KL confirm case has been received
Dec 30, 2016 - Packet 3 Received | Jan 31, 2017 - Medical Exam & Vaccination
Mar 02, 2017 - Interview at US Embassy in KL (Interview Schedule was flexible as instructed on the Packet 3) | Mar 06, 2017 - Collect Passport at selected destination (Visa was approved on the interview day)
June 09, 2017 - Arrival in U.S. POE | June 17, 2017 - Marriage in Santa Rosa, CA - Honeymoon in SF ~ | June 28, 2017 - Officially relocated to Yuma, Arizona

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AOS - Days including RFE pausing period |  Timeline resets to Day 1 after response of RFE | Days from filing date but exclude RFE pausing period
July 14, 2017 - Mailed AOS packet to Chicago (i-485, i-765, i-131) | July 18, 2017 - Packet Received (Day 1)  | July 24, 2017 - SMS and Email notification of NOA1 for AoS, EAD, and AP  (Day 6)
July 28, 2017 - Received NOA1 Hardcopy (AoS,EAD,AP) and Biometric Appointment Letter (Day 10) | Aug 17, 2017 - Biometrics Appointment Completed (Day 30)
Oct 27, 2017 - Request for Initial Evidence Letter Issued by USCIS (i-864) - RFE  (Day 101) (All cases are paused on this day, shall be resumed as soon as USCIS received response of RFIE)
Oct 30, 2017 - RFE Post-stamp date (Day 104) | Nov 2, 2017 - Received RFE Hardcopy (87 days were given to respond) (Day 107)
Nov 6, 2017 - Consultation with an Immigration Attorney (Decided to hire the Attorney to represent us to prepare the RFE) (Day 111)
Jan 20, 2018 - According to our Attorney, the package is mailed out via USPS Priority Express (Day 186)
Jan 23, 2018 - Received Proof of Delivery from USPS that the package has arrived at 10:05am and signed by "M Sievers" (Day 189) (Responded by Day 86 since the Post-Stamp is dated on Oct 30)
Jan 26, 2018 - USCIS changed the  Case Status for i-485 to Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received (Day 192) (Assuming USCIS count this as official received date and reset my case - Day 1)
Mar 19, 2018 - Called the USCIS Hotline, spoke to a tier-1 USCIS Officer, explained about SRs raised not being responded despite 30 days have passed for at least 2 SRs, 3rd SR is still pending for response. Tier-1 Officer intended to forward my call to Tier-2 Officer, but due to high vol of calls, I was recommended to call back the same day 6pm or following day 8am.  (Day 244) (Day 52)

Mar 20, 2018 -  Intended to call USCIS by 8am,  but noticed I got notification about case update : EAD: "We are producing your card and will mail it to you... it may take up to 120 days".  AP: "We've approved your case "Read the notice we mailed you for more information". (Day 245) (Day 53) (Day 154)
Mar 22, 2018 - Called to USCIS request for speaking to Tier-2 Officer just to check on the progress of my EAD, was told my Combo Card has been produced effectively today.Case status for EAD updated in the evening: "We mailed your card to you, The U.S. Postal Service will deliver it." Day 247) (Day 55) (Day 156) | Mar 23, 2018 - Received hardcopy NOA2 for EAD and AP. (Day 248) (Day 56) (Day 157)
Mar 24, 2018 - Surprised to find my EAD AP Combo Card arrived at the mailbox, Yay! (Day 249) (Day 57) (Day 158) | June 11, 2018 - Filed AR-11 Change Of Address via online system (along with case receipt number) due to relocation (Day 328) (Day 136) (Day 237)
June 12, 2018 - Called USCIS to verify address, 15-30 days for the new address to be reflected into their system and I should expect an email/mail update. (Day 329) (Day 137) (Day 238)
June 13, 2018 - Sponsor has to file Form i-866 Change Of Address due to the i-865 form was filed with the old address, mail it to the address indicated on the website. (Day 330) (Day 138) (Day 239)
Sep 25, 2018 - Mailed EAD/AP Renewal Package via USPS to Chicago. (Day 434) (Day 242) (Day 343)
Oct 4, 2018 - AOS status change to - Interview was being scheduled on Oct 4, 2018. I truly believe this is due to the EAD/AP Renewal triggered them to look into when was my AOS filing date. (Day 443) (Day 251) (Day 352)
Oct 19, 2018 - Scheduled InfoPass Appointment in local field office (Philadelphia), check with Officer why is our interview scheduled at former address, was told we did our part, filed change of address on time, everything in system shows up correct, he has no idea why but told us to go ahead and mail a letter to the interview location field office (Imperial County, CA - closer to Yuma,AZ our former address). (Day 458) (Day 266) (Day 367)
Oct 22, 2018 - Mailed off the letter to the field office which have our initial green card interview appointment, to request for transfer of case. (Day 461) (Day 269) (Day 370). Field Office Imperial County received our letter on Oct 25. (Day 464) (Day 272) (Day 373).
Oct 30, 2018 - Call USCIS hotline number spoke to Tier 1 CSRep, request to file a Service Request for transfer of our case due to wrong state of residency and jurisdiction. SR filed via phone. (Day 469) (Day 277) (Day 378).
Nov 8,  2018 - Infopass appt with FieldOffice(Philly), verify case transfer. Was told our file has left Arizona since Nov 5, 2018, en-route to Philly. Was told Interview scheduling = first come first serve basis. May delay up to 6-8months. (Day 478) (Day 286) (Day 387).
Jun 14, 2019 - No news on AOS despite being told in Mar19 that we should expect interview scheduled letter, however, after filing 2 SRs of beyond normal processing time for EAD-Renewal - on this date, case status updated to New Card is being produced. (Day 696) (Day 504) (Day 605).

Jul 12, 2019 - Noticed of Interview Prepared and Mailed Out (We did not get any Case Stats Update). (Day 724) (Day 532) (Day 633). Jul 22, 2019 - Interview Letter appeared in our Mailbox suddenly, after I filed for beyond normal processing time a week ago.(Day 734) (Day 542) (Day 643).
Aug 12, 2019 - Interview Date - within 5 minutes of entering the Room, nicely greeted by a very friendly officer, she told us she already liked us by reading our case, she mention it is an easy approve for us (Brought new i-693MedExam as mine is expired). (Day 755) (Day 563) (Day 664).
Aug 21, 2019 - AOS Case Status updated to Approved + Ordered New Card Production. (Day 764) (Day 572) (Day 673). Aug 24, 2019 - Received Hardcopy of NOA 2 Approval Notice for AOS. (Day 767) (Day 575) (Day 676).
Aug 27, 2019 - GC shows up at USPS Informed Delivery shows Expected Delivery Date on Aug 29. (Day 773) (Day 581) (Day 682). 
Aug 28, 2019 - GC arrived a day early than the expected delivery date. (Issued date is 8/21 - best birthday gift ever!!) (Day 774) (Day 582) (Day 683)

 

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Pretty much this. I’m happy for people who are getting approved but it doesn’t seem fair. 

"Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer, but the right answer. Let us not seek to fix the blame for the past. Let us accept our own responsibility for the future." - John F. Kennedy

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Similar occurrence here, filed in mid october, was told I was scheduled for an interview by Dec 2019.  Quick turn around time, might be a function of the location of the local field office. Will need to get medical and other documents together before then.

Hey congratulations!

I made an account here just to reply to u.

 

Similar time frame to you, I am located in St. Louis and I filed early/mid October and just got the notice yesterday from USCIS that my interview was scheduled. 

Now im waiting for an actual mail to come in. 

 

It seems unusually fast and although i'm mostly happy but i am also worried that it might be a sign of something negative. 

 

My attorney said our case is very straightforward and there should not be any problems, maybe thats why it got processed so quick? idk...

 

Is getting interviewed early a good sign..? lol 

 

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4 hours ago, joon93kim said:

Hey congratulations!

I made an account here just to reply to u.

 

Similar time frame to you, I am located in St. Louis and I filed early/mid October and just got the notice yesterday from USCIS that my interview was scheduled. 

Now im waiting for an actual mail to come in. 

 

It seems unusually fast and although i'm mostly happy but i am also worried that it might be a sign of something negative. 

 

My attorney said our case is very straightforward and there should not be any problems, maybe thats why it got processed so quick? idk...

 

Is getting interviewed early a good sign..? lol 

 

You are not being interviewed early,  the uscis had recently started to get through the backlog.   You are normal processing 

YMMV

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4 hours ago, payxibka said:

You are not being interviewed early,  the uscis had recently started to get through the backlog.   You are normal processing 

Thank you for your explanation. 

I thought it was fast because it took just three months to get the interview notice. 

 

If I may ask, what does "started to get through the backlog" means?

 

Thank you for your reply again and happy new year! 

 

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