MAY 2018 AOS Filers

[Diana & Justin 108]

30 minutes ago, blue_angel_29 said:

Do you live in Houston? Omg, did you use IAH?? that's where my hubby will be coming back!! I really hope he doesn't get stuck in immigration in mexico. 

 

Did your husband go with you? 

 

Really calming to know of recent stories of AP, since it will be his first time using AP and i won't come with, we are very nervous/worried of the slightest errors.. 

 

Fingers crossed his flight is in 19 days.. 

No, we live in North Indiana but we took the connection there in IAH, my husband was with me but I went first, when they took me to the second security check the other guy told my husband they always do that and they always will till I have my green card. 

It wasn't bad though, the guy asked me how I got the combo card and if my husband was US citizen. And then he let me go. I was worried about using the AP too but it was smooth. They did asked me for a letter, I said I didn't have one but I had the one I got from uscis and the guy said the combo card was enough.

[blue_angel_29 108]

25 minutes ago, Diana & Justin said:

No, we live in North Indiana but we took the connection there in IAH, my husband was with me but I went first, when they took me to the second security check the other guy told my husband they always do that and they always will till I have my green card. 

It wasn't bad though, the guy asked me how I got the combo card and if my husband was US citizen. And then he let me go. I was worried about using the AP too but it was smooth. They did asked me for a letter, I said I didn't have one but I had the one I got from uscis and the guy said the combo card was enough.

What letter? 

 

I have a binder full of our documents that he will have, even if he won't need it. I'd rather he has it.. lol

 

I have all the receipts from AOS and his approved ead/ap receipts. Marriage certificate, employer letter that says he is expected to come back, doctor appointment letter that he has an appointment.. 

[Diana & Justin 108]

15 minutes ago, blue_angel_29 said:

What letter? 

 

I have a binder full of our documents that he will have, even if he won't need it. I'd rather he has it.. lol

 

I have all the receipts from AOS and his approved ead/ap receipts. Marriage certificate, employer letter that says he is expected to come back, doctor appointment letter that he has an appointment.. 

Haha I was like that too when they asked me. The first time going out from my country and then at IAH, they both asked for a letter. the girl in my country showed me one with a picture (idk if it's an old thing or what) but they were okay with only the combo card at the end. 

They didn't ask for anything else, but I was prepared too, I took all my documents just in case. 

[blue_angel_29 108]

On 12/6/2018 at 8:50 PM, Diana & Justin said:

Haha I was like that too when they asked me. The first time going out from my country and then at IAH, they both asked for a letter. the girl in my country showed me one with a picture (idk if it's an old thing or what) but they were okay with only the combo card at the end. 

They didn't ask for anything else, but I was prepared too, I took all my documents just in case. 

His flight to mexico is in 15 days so we get more excited and nervous at the same time. 

 

I'll update january 10 when he comes home.. 

[Thom L 6]

On 11/17/2018 at 1:37 PM, Thom L said:

We still have not received the EAD/AP card.  More than 20 days after we received our letter of approval.  I wonder if this is normal or not.

Another update: we still have not received the EAD card, and our status on MyUSCIS has not changed at all. The EAD approval letter was dated October 25, but no card has been produced yet I guess. I called USCIS and the Tier 2 officer had no helpful information. I wonder when we'll get that darn card. It's taking forever.  

[Miguel1820 22]

Hello everyone!

today my status changed to: interview was scheduled now I have to wait for the letter from uscis to know the date. I’m son happy!

time line

Pd may 21st

My case is in MSC

EAD in hand Dic 04

local office Orlando,FL.

[BVGApeach 288]

For anyone who wanted an update:

 

In November, after our date had passed on the website, we filed an inquiry. According to the website, it was never assigned to anyone. Once the date for the inquiry response passed in December, we filed an expedited inquiry through the Tier 2 customer support. It was answered on December 8th. On Friday, December 14th, our case status online changed to approved for both the EAD and AP cases. Friday night, it changed to "Your card has been mailed" with a tracking number that says my husband's documents will arrive by Monday. I am very glad our case was finally resolved after so long waiting. 

 

I will say that there was one thing that was weird - at one point they texted that "My Card Had Been Mailed to Me" but the date was in October. I am sure they just put the date in wrong, or someone pushed the wrong button, but what if we were actually approved in October and they just never finished the final steps to send our card? I feel like USCIS needs to be more transparent about who is working on our case and what they're actually doing with it. Transparency would make them more accountable. At any rate, information should be more available. I already mentioned in previous posts the lies they tried to tell us at Tier 1 support about our case. They also tried to lie to DH as well for Tier 2 when he called, but thankfully he called them out on it and got them to commit to the expedited inquiry.

 

Now we wait for the green card interview  Best of luck to all.

[Marcelina 246]

So on Monday Me and my husband got our asses to a plane (Christmas in Poland! Yay!) and I get USCIS notification that my interview was scheduled!!! Couldn’t get a better gift for Christmas this year! Gonna find out the date when I fly back to states on Jan 1st ♥️

[Aping27 10]

Hi guys, so I am a May filer. 

 

Just want to share what I have done getting a notification from USCIS to have an interview. It just took me 5 days to get a response from them. I sent an inquiry asking them to help me update what is going on with my case. I filled out the inquiry form and after filling out there was a receipt for the service request and telling me that they will get back to me on December 2. But Just November 13 came , (actually submitted the inquiry on November 9) I received a notification that my interview is scheduled for December 21st. 

 

Just ty guys to ask. 

 

 it might work. 

[Pasa 59]

Hello everyone, 

Hope all r doing well! I have got an amazing and bestest Christmas gift for my 1st Christmas at USA.. I .e AOS approval. Yes my green card got approved on December 17, 2018 at USCIS Lawrence office...

Want to wish everyone good luck for their interviews and approvals and also Happy holidays!!! 

 

On 12/20/2018 at 12:57 AM, Aping27 said:

Hi guys, so I am a May filer. 

 

Just want to share what I have done getting a notification from USCIS to have an interview. It just took me 5 days to get a response from them. I sent an inquiry asking them to help me update what is going on with my case. I filled out the inquiry form and after filling out there was a receipt for the service request and telling me that they will get back to me on December 2. But Just November 13 came , (actually submitted the inquiry on November 9) I received a notification that my interview is scheduled for December 21st. 

 

Just ty guys to ask. 

 

 it might work. 

All the best!

[Arizona89 91]

Was anyone here interviewed in Baltimore office? We had our Green Card interview 4th of December and still waiting for the decision. 

[Lucy123123 139]

Hey, how long after status changed that card was mailed to me should I expect to receive it in the post? 

[psgma 94]

I had my interview today and was approved on spot.  A couple hours later, I-485 status changed to New Card is being produced. 

Questions asked:

Tell me about how you guys met and give a  brief timeline of the relationship

Have you met each other's family?

The yes and no questions on the i-485

 then we showed the IO our joint acc / financial stuff

Life, dental, car insurance. Hotel receipts, joint bank account, flight tickets, picture of court wedding and our trips. 

 

At the end, She recommended us for approval and explained how to remove the condition on the green card

 

224 Total days between submitting application, receiving and replying to rfe  and approval of greencard.

 

Thank you all for you insights! 

 

Good luck!

[Ludovic UK 111]

Hey all, I'm a June filer (damned imposter)! I'm coming here to see if anyone in the LA office has seen any movement? Our case status changed to Ready to be scheduled for an interview 159 days ago and I'm hoping to travel home to England by April/May, so I'm searching for hope that I'll have my green card by then. I hope y'all May filers are well, and happy New Year!! 

[emekus94 1,125]

20 minutes ago, Ludovic UK said:

Hey all, I'm a June filer (damned imposter)! I'm coming here to see if anyone in the LA office has seen any movement? Our case status changed to Ready to be scheduled for an interview 159 days ago and I'm hoping to travel home to England by April/May, so I'm searching for hope that I'll have my green card by then. I hope y'all May filers are well, and happy New Year!! 

Looking at your timeline, it would seem you didn't apply for AP?
This is why it is recommended to just do that since the application is free with AOS.

 

Depending on what exactly your LA office is, you might be in for the long run
those in the San Fernando area are looking at a year plus from filing.
LA has many offices. Use the USCIS local office locator based on zip code to see which office is yours. Then look at VJ's AOS timelines. That's a bit more accurate to see how long people are waiting for interviews.

Good luck!