APRIL 2018 AOS FILERS

[emekus94 1,125]

35 minutes ago, Sarah&Facundo said:

You guys are so lucky! Everything moved so fast for us in the beginning, then came to a halt. We have been sitting at "ready to be scheduled" since the middle of May! GOOD LUCK on your interviews!!

Yea-- it happens.
U must be in a slower office.
At least the good news is an RFE ain't coming ur way before that interview!
So u can relax and hopefully get ur EAD and get life as "normal" as u can

[kkells 1]

14 hours ago, AZSunshine78 said:

No EAD but got notification today that 485 is ready for testing and interview!

 

testing?

 

any idea how long the wait is for an interview after this status update?

My status changed to ready for interview on Aug 13, and then I got another update on Aug 22 that my interview was scheduled and mailed to me. I think I received the interview date in the mail about 4 business days later, and my interview was scheduled for a month later. 

[AZSunshine78 437]

12 minutes ago, kkells said:

My status changed to ready for interview on Aug 13, and then I got another update on Aug 22 that my interview was scheduled and mailed to me. I think I received the interview date in the mail about 4 business days later, and my interview was scheduled for a month later. 

Thank you for sharing! I hope you’re interview goes well and you’re approved that day. (Don’t know if that’s how they do it but hope so)

[themollusk79 18]

We had our interview this week, a bit of a harrowing experience so thought I'd share.

 

The interview was on 9/25/18 in Memphis, TN.  We are very lucky that the the field office is three blocks from our condo.  We arrived 45 minutes early (scheduled for 8 am) and there were already several couples there.  The security and staff were very welcoming and friendly, and really made an effort to make everyone feel at ease.  We got called back shortly after 8 am.  Our IO was very friendly, just like everyone else we encountered there.  I brought a mountain of evidence, but all she asked us for were our passports.  She told us the file was in great shape, and the interview was merely a formality.  But, there was a but.........

 

The doctor in Brazil who performed my wife's vaccinations checked the wrong box on the form.  So, they couldn't accept it, even though the vaccinations were documented correctly.  So, she was going to have to give us an RFE.  We were immediately defeated, as we had meticulously prepared for this day only to be delayed by someone else's mistake.  On top of all of this, we are closing on a house very soon and the bank needs to see an I-485 approval to consider my wife's income for the loan (this is a whole other story)!  I frantically explained this to the IO, and she was very receptive and we could tell she really felt for us.  She told us to take the form to a civil surgeon to be corrected.  She told us when we got it corrected we could come back to see her and gave us a verbal commitment that we would receive immediate approval along with a letter and passport stamp.  She even told the security to expect us in the next few days and to let us in the office.

 

So, we did just that.  But it doesn't end there.  We were able to see a civil surgeon that day.  But, when she reviewed the form she discovered that not only did the doc check the wrong box, he gave my wife improper vaccines!  So, she ended up having to have another round of shots that were not cheap!  She also told us that she has seen several people from Brazil with the exact same issue and coming from the same doctor!  So, if you are in Sao Paulo, please beware of Dr. Furbetta!  He has caused problems for many AOS applicants.

 

So, after that adventure, we took the corrected DS-3025 back to the field office, were again greeted warmly by security, and the IO made good on her promise and approved us on the spot.  We got the letter and the stamp, and our online status changed an hour later.  I can't say enough about how good this IO was to us.  She really went out of her way to help us.

 

Good luck to all those interviewing soon, and be sure to double check your DS-3025!!!!

[antipasti7 14]

Any Los Angeles filers waiting for their interview?

 

My status has been “Ready to be scheduled for interview” since June. 😔

[Jeto 118]

Woohoo, 170 days since filing and my EAD/AP card arrived in the mail!

I was expecting something boring like the social security card, but this one is oh so pretty!

Now if only I could get some luck with the interview scheduling, that'd be the cherry on top!

[eagle85 268]

23 hours ago, antipasti7 said:

Any Los Angeles filers waiting for their interview?

 

My status has been “Ready to be scheduled for interview” since June. 😔

Los Angeles filers here. Im still waiting too!. But i got my EAD/AP card already

[antipasti7 14]

7 hours ago, JloveN said:

Los Angeles filers here. Im still waiting too!. But i got my EAD/AP card already

I wonder how long we’re going to wait for the interview.

 

I looked up Los Angeles in USCIS’s website and they increased the processing times to 15 - 32.5 months. 😫

[krissy002 11]

On 9/21/2018 at 10:14 AM, Lana&Tyler said:

Sigh !!!! Just looked online and saw request for initial evidence was mailed.. for adjustment of status. 

 

 

Well that REALLY ruins my day.  

This happened to me RFE after 4 months but as soon as I turned in the supporting docs I got the work permit and now being scheduled for an interview update on USCIS website super fast. I think it is actually good news since you know someone is finally getting around to your case  hang in there

[krissy002 11]

On 9/22/2018 at 12:05 PM, Sarah&Facundo said:

I totally relate! My husband got his EAD about a week and a half ago and immediately started filling out applications. He has four interviews, two which he just went on. He just got a job offer but is waiting to finish other interviews before he makes a decision about which one to take. It is actually making me SO sad! I started working online from home when he moved here so we could be together during this time. We spend all day and night together and I'm secretly really sad to see him go to work....even though I love and support him wanting to be an independent person. It is just SUCH a change going from living on opposite sides of the world, to being with him 24/7 since April and it was really nice. Oh well...back to the real world!! 

I know how you feel. I work during the day then come home and my husband is always here and as soon as he got the work permit he was offered a job in the evening so he hasn't started yet but I was sad at first but yes gotta jump in to reality now I suppose.

[krissy002 11]

On 9/25/2018 at 7:41 PM, britishandusa said:

Yes. An RFE will put a pause on your application until it is resolved. Sometimes, it resets the clock. 

We got an RFIE and thankfully, it did not reset the clock. Our EAD came in about a week ago. I wouldn't fret. I'd reply the RFE as quick as you can. 

We got an RFE and once we turned in what they asked for we received the work permit and it now says schedule for interview on USCIS website all within a few wks. It didn't push us to the back of the, seems like they got to ours and processed super fast.

[Cookie13 16]

Okay guys, so i’ve been seriously depressed lately due to recent events in regards to my case and need some real advice. Many of you are very knowledgable when it comes to this so i figured i best post here as i have been active on this thread with my case.

 

I recently recieved an RFE (About 2 weeks ago regarding my case, 160 or so days after filing. They are requesting my Co-Sponsor’s 1040 from the most recent tax year. Stupidly my Co-Sponsor did NOT file although they should have but knowing they would owe money to the IRS chose not to and is not willing to any time soon. Don’t bash me about this, i’m just as pissed as anyone else would be. 

 

Now what would be my best bet, i have 63 days left to respond with both 1040 and a Birth Certificate (Can get the birth certificate no problem). I have a copy of her end of year 2016 transcript but not 2017 (As stated, she did not file). Would my best bet be to seek a new co-sponsor and withdraw the current I-864 or what? Have no idea what to do right now.

[Cristina24 122]

10 hours ago, krissy002 said:

This happened to me RFE after 4 months but as soon as I turned in the supporting docs I got the work permit and now being scheduled for an interview update on USCIS website super fast. I think it is actually good news since you know someone is finally getting around to your case  hang in there

Same with me  I got a RFE after 4 months. Sent it back within 2 weeks and now my case says interview being scheduled! 😆

[Tomalley 160]

6 hours ago, Cookie13 said:

Okay guys, so i’ve been seriously depressed lately due to recent events in regards to my case and need some real advice. Many of you are very knowledgable when it comes to this so i figured i best post here as i have been active on this thread with my case.

 

I recently recieved an RFE (About 2 weeks ago regarding my case, 160 or so days after filing. They are requesting my Co-Sponsor’s 1040 from the most recent tax year. Stupidly my Co-Sponsor did NOT file although they should have but knowing they would owe money to the IRS chose not to and is not willing to any time soon. Don’t bash me about this, i’m just as pissed as anyone else would be. 

 

Now what would be my best bet, i have 63 days left to respond with both 1040 and a Birth Certificate (Can get the birth certificate no problem). I have a copy of her end of year 2016 transcript but not 2017 (As stated, she did not file). Would my best bet be to seek a new co-sponsor and withdraw the current I-864 or what? Have no idea what to do right now.

If she didn’t want to file 2017 form. You have to find another co sponsor will be best.

[Cookie13 16]

1 hour ago, Tomalley said:

If she didn’t want to file 2017 form. You have to find another co sponsor will be best.

Thanks Tom, will USCIS be okay with me responding to my RFE with a whole new I-864 with W-2’s/Tax Returns etc as they just requested the 1040/birth certificate from my current co-sponsor? And shall i send a withdrawl from my current co-sponsor along with all the other stuff?