July 2018 AOS Filers

[naija_glam 119]

On 8/7/2018 at 8:32 PM, naija_glam said:

Well, the waiting game officially starts for me (petitioner) and my hubby (beneficiary). May this part of everyone's journey be smooth!!!

 

AOS/EAD/AP packet mailed- 7/25/18

Received at Chicago lock box- 7/27/18

NOA1- 7/27/18

Received NOA 1 hard copy in mail- 8/6/18

We received our biometrics appt today in the mail!!! It is possible that it arrived yesterday, because we didn't check the mail yesterday.

 

Biometrics- 8/20/18 at 8 AM 

 

We are so ready! In addition to having my hubby with me, I like the way this process is going because it seems that things are moving along faster. I know we are in for a long wait after biometrics, but it is a welcome change from when we first filed I-129.

 

[BeatrixV 20]

On 8/10/2018 at 1:56 PM, John and Janay said:

Hey Everyone! Any filers from Northern Virginia/ DC area here? 

Hi! I am from Northern Virginia too nice to meet you! We haven't received our biometrics appointment though

[geowrian 22,338]

On 8/10/2018 at 9:17 AM, emekus94 said:

Ahh
I am like 95% sure that when you respond to an RFE, you cannot just submit things that were not part of the original application.
But @geowrian? 

Correct me if am wrong but @batcher cannot submit I-765 now AFTER he originally submitted his I-485 correct?

Sorry If i missed the original conversation...the thread is 38 pages and I have not been following.

 

You cannot submit the I-765 with an RFE response.

You can submit the I-765 after an I-485, though. Just include the I-485's receipt notice (NOA1) in lieu of payment. It won't process as quickly as if one had concurrently filed the I-765 and I-485, but it should take just about as long once it is filed (i.e. ~4-6 months currently).

[DPP123 409]

My husband has his biometric appointment today and while i know there is no reason to be nervous, i can't help but be nervous with anything involving USCIS.  

[emekus94 1,125]

1 hour ago, DPP123 said:

My husband has his biometric appointment today and while i know there is no reason to be nervous, i can't help but be nervous with anything involving USCIS.  

Don't worry girl
This is literally the easiest part of this whole shenanigans!
U walk in, 20 mins tops you outta there!

8 hours ago, geowrian said:

Sorry If i missed the original conversation...the thread is 38 pages and I have not been following.

 

You cannot submit the I-765 with an RFE response.

You can submit the I-765 after an I-485, though. Just include the I-485's receipt notice (NOA1) in lieu of payment. It won't process as quickly as if one had concurrently filed the I-765 and I-485, but it should take just about as long once it is filed (i.e. ~4-6 months currently).

@batcher
There's the answer. U cannot submit your I-765 with your RFE
But you can certainly do the I-765 now- just attach the NOA1 for I-485

[batcher 2]

13 minutes ago, emekus94 said:

There's the answer. U cannot submit your I-765 with your RFE
But you can certainly do the I-765 now- just attach the NOA1 for I-485

Okay thank you for the info! I will give it a shot!

[Ana Maria 265]

On 8/10/2018 at 11:13 PM, John and Janay said:

Welcome back to the group! Biometrics are close behind. 😀

Yep - waiting for the letter. 

 

[bostonBruce 38]

 Update : Got text and email 8/13  that they accepted July 30 all 3 packages. thats how long it took to get an answer. The email says they follow up with an letter with 7 to 10 business days. 

[emekus94 1,125]

29 minutes ago, bostonBruce said:

 Update : Got text and email 8/13  that they accepted July 30 all 3 packages. thats how long it took to get an answer. The email says they follow up with an letter with 7 to 10 business days. 

That's been the norm
About 2 weeks. Though we did see a few people wait 3+ weeks. It happens.
As long as you had tracking on it that showed delivered, it was delivered. 

[Tilde333 31]

My husband is also applying from Northern VA we had biometrics on July 31st! Just waiting now

[Anita27 62]

Hello everyone.

Package sent July 12

Received July 16

NOA for 2 of them ( I-485 and I-765 accepted, I-139 rejected with no reason) August 1st

Biometrics appointment  - August 20

 

So I was rejected for Advance Parole with no reason. I got a rejection notice saying that the payment was incomplete or has not been provided. Funny, cuz we all know that for EAD an AP we need no additional payment if we submit the applications with I-485. I called and they said there must have been a mistake and I need to resubmit the application with the copy of  I-485 notice of action.

Anyway, I am happy that I have at lease some movement in my case. Wish you all good luck.

[Fredd 69]

Done with my biometrics today at San Jose USCIS Local office!

 

 

[Fredd 69]

57 minutes ago, Anita27 said:

Hello everyone.

Package sent July 12

Received July 16

NOA for 2 of them ( I-485 and I-765 accepted, I-139 rejected with no reason) August 1st

Biometrics appointment  - August 20

 

So I was rejected for Advance Parole with no reason. I got a rejection notice saying that the payment was incomplete or has not been provided. Funny, cuz we all know that for EAD an AP we need no additional payment if we submit the applications with I-485. I called and they said there must have been a mistake and I need to resubmit the application with the copy of  I-485 notice of action.

Anyway, I am happy that I have at lease some movement in my case. Wish you all good luck.

How much did you pay in total?

[emekus94 1,125]

1 hour ago, Anita27 said:

Hello everyone.

Package sent July 12

Received July 16

NOA for 2 of them ( I-485 and I-765 accepted, I-139 rejected with no reason) August 1st

Biometrics appointment  - August 20

 

So I was rejected for Advance Parole with no reason. I got a rejection notice saying that the payment was incomplete or has not been provided. Funny, cuz we all know that for EAD an AP we need no additional payment if we submit the applications with I-485. I called and they said there must have been a mistake and I need to resubmit the application with the copy of  I-485 notice of action.

Anyway, I am happy that I have at lease some movement in my case. Wish you all good luck.

 

33 minutes ago, Fredd said:

How much did you pay in total?

Total fees has nothing to do with it I assume since the I-765 was accepted- It's the same fee $1225 with I-765 and/or I-131.

 

This unfortunately seems to be happening quite a bit lately.
Since you now have NOA1 with I-485, you're just gonna have to submit it again with that I-485 and the fee will be waived. Unfortunately, you lost your queue in line for the AP since your NOA date will be from the recent filling.
So if travelling soon is important to you, I suggest you send that packet to them ASAP so you don't lose more time.

 

 

[Anita27 62]

3 minutes ago, emekus94 said:

 

Total fees has nothing to do with it I assume since the I-765 was accepted- It's the same fee $1225 with I-765 and/or I-131.

 

This unfortunately seems to be happening quite a bit lately.
Since you now have NOA1 with I-485, you're just gonna have to submit it again with that I-485 and the fee will be waived. Unfortunately, you lost your queue in line for the AP since your NOA date will be from the recent filling.
So if travelling soon is important to you, I suggest you send that packet to them ASAP so you don't lose more time.

 

 

You are right! I paid the whole amount of fee 1225$. I've heard that this can happen sometimes, but it is really frustrating that I need to waste my time because of their mistake. I'm going to submit again tomorrow. But I guess I won't get the combo card for both EAD and AP. That's unfortunate. I am trying to be optimistic cuz at least I have my I-485 and I-765 processed.  Wish you all good luck guys. Thanks for the reply.