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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: India
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Day 253 here and no news no RFE nothing at all. 8.5 months and still waiting.....

NOA1 Old website - Dec 26,2017

NOA1 New website - Dec 29,2017

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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12 hours ago, A_R said:

Day 253 here and no news no RFE nothing at all. 8.5 months and still waiting.....

NOA1 Old website - Dec 26,2017

NOA1 New website - Dec 29,2017

I'm sorry for the long wait in your case. Have you tried contacting them? Phone and email?? Yours are completely passed the current processing times so you have the right to know what's going on.

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22 hours ago, OceansApart247 said:

Thank you for your input Victoria 😔.. I know we are all so frustrated at this point. But you’re right I may reach out to congress/senator. I was just giving them the benefit of the doubt this month. Im also terrified to actually call USCIS and be told over and over again to just wait. (I have not called them Yet) 

 

Prayers for all that are still waiting 🙏

I do not know what state are you living in but when I contacted my congressman and senator they both were very receptive. My congressman office did more for me than my lawyer. As someone from USCIS told me "getting a congressman involved will not speed up your process ", other peoples' practice proved otherwise. I am waiting as well just like everybody else, but I know I did everything I could. It is not right that February  month applicants start getting their approvals and so many from October-December are still waiting. 

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12 hours ago, A_R said:

Day 253 here and no news no RFE nothing at all. 8.5 months and still waiting.....

NOA1 Old website - Dec 26,2017

NOA1 New website - Dec 29,2017

Exactly 9 mos my f got our Rfe,in the mail no update on new and old site..and thanks God its just a simple rfe missed to check one box..atleast a movement on our case..hang on there and pray hard it will come soon..godbless

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9 hours ago, Najee & Maan said:

I'm sorry for the long wait in your case. Have you tried contacting them? Phone and email?? Yours are completely passed the current processing times so you have the right to know what's going on.

I tried everything - no help at all.

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4 hours ago, A_R said:

I tried everything - no help at all.

We're on the same exact boat. No RFE nothing, except my NOA1 is Dec 20. Congressman is trying to help but not succeeding. Next Friday will be 45 days from the original email they stated 45 days, but from what I'm seeing, it doesn't make a difference. 

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18 hours ago, A_R said:

I tried everything - no help at all.

A person in the June 2017 forum has waited nearly 450 days and hasn't heard anything from USCIS.  He filed a lawsuit against USCIS and they had 60 days to respond.  He just received an RFE.  It held them accountable since no one else seems to be able to,  Its an option to consider if nothing else has worked for you.

 

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Hello,

I need some advice - can you apply for 2 visas in the USA at the same time?

Meaning - with a pending K1 visa application can you apply for a student visa or H1B visa?

I am at Day 255 here with no answer - any help will be appreciated.

Time to start thinking of alternatives.

@Greenbaum  @Naes  or anyone else 0 kindly help.

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2 hours ago, A_R said:

Hello,

I need some advice - can you apply for 2 visas in the USA at the same time?

Meaning - with a pending K1 visa application can you apply for a student visa or H1B visa?

I am at Day 255 here with no answer - any help will be appreciated.

Time to start thinking of alternatives.

@Greenbaum  @Naes  or anyone else 0 kindly help.

You cannot have two visas at the same time. Having two applications only muddy's the water with what your bona fide intent is. Do you want to get married or do you want to be a student. You can't have both. CO will have many questions to why you applied for K-1 and student visa's at the same time. My opinion is you pass on the student visa and continue on the path towards your K-1. You're almost there.

Spoiler

Adjustment of Status

AOS March 5, 2014 Submitted AOS with EAD/AP package to Chicago USICS

Delivered March 8, 2014 AOS packaged delivered to USCIS drop box

Accepted March 19, 2014 Text message with receipt numbers

Biometrics April 16, 2014 Biometrics completed

EAD May 23, 2014 Employment Authorization Document approved and went to card production

TD May 23, 2014 Travel Document approved and went for card production

Receipt EAD/AP May 30, 2014 Received combo card EAD/AP

Green Card Approved July 11, 2014 Approved, no interview. Went to card production.

Green Card received July 17, 2014 GC received without interview

Removal of Conditions

Mailed I-751 Dec 16, 2015 Submitted ROC (removal of conditions)

Received Dec 18, 2015 USPS notification of successful delivery

Check Cashed Dec 21, 2015 Check was cashed

NOA-1 Issued Dec 21, 2015 NOA-1 for ROC issued

NOA-1 Issued Dec 26, 2015 NOA-1 Received

Biometrics Appt. Jan 29, 2016 Biometrics Appointment Scheduled [Completed]

 

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On ‎9‎/‎5‎/‎2018 at 5:23 AM, A_R said:

Day 253 here and no news no RFE nothing at all. 8.5 months and still waiting.....

NOA1 Old website - Dec 26,2017

NOA1 New website - Dec 29,2017

Is Your Immigration Petition Taking Too Long?

Get an Answer Now: Sue the USCIS

One of the most difficult things about the legal process to immigrate to the U.S. is the waiting. People have often felt powerless against the slow moving bureaucracy embedded within the immigration agency in the United States. Fortunately, people are starting to learn that the law provides them with an option for protection from a wait which could otherwise be endless. The Administrative Procedures Act has a provision that says that if an immigration application has been pending for an unreasonable amount of time, then the applicant or the beneficiary of the application has a right to bring a legal action (“Writ of Mandamus”) against the immigration department (USCIS) and request that the court order USCIS to make a decision on their case immediately.

The number of individuals who have used this procedure has increased steadily over the last few years. Routinely they have found that such law suits are the most effective means to obtain a resolution to their case and end the frustrating wait, which keeps many immigrants’ and their families’ lives on hold, delaying their access to the benefits of residency and ultimately citizenship.

Who is eligible to sue the USCIS?

Virtually anyone who has an immigration application pending and has been waiting for an unreasonable amount of time for an answer is eligible to sue the USCIS. In general, some courts have found that waiting times that go months beyond the average processing time for that particular application, as recorded on the immigration website : https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/jsps/ptimes.jsp, are considered unreasonable.

Are there any risks?

The most common concern voiced by people considering suing the USCIS is whether or not their application will be at a higher risk of denial. However, we have found this to be the contrary. Our office was one of the first and is one of the most active immigration firms filing law suits against the USCIS in our jurisdiction and our experience has revealed that the applications resulting in a legal action being filed receive a fair adjudication from the government with a lower incidence of error.

When should you file your law suit against the USCIS?

The decision as to when to file your law suit is a personal one and the timing may be different for everyone. However, there are numerous benefits of having legal permanent residency in the US, such as the ability to apply for family members to come to the US, accruing time to apply for citizenship, and ease of travel and work. The faster you commence this action, the faster the benefits of residency can be enjoyed.

In addition, there have been several bills filed in congress which would eliminate the right to sue the immigration service. Therefore, individuals should take advantage of this privilege while it exists, as it is impossible to know what changes will be made to the law and for how long this privilege will last.

Where do you file your law suit?

These law suits are filed with the US District court that has jurisdiction in the matter. Important consideration must be given in deciding where to file your legal action as sometimes an individual may have the option of using more than one jurisdiction and some jurisdictions are far more favorable than others to these type of legal actions. It is important that you have your case carefully reviewed by a lawyer specialized in USCIS law suits, in order to make an intelligent and practical decision.

 

Spoiler

Adjustment of Status

AOS March 5, 2014 Submitted AOS with EAD/AP package to Chicago USICS

Delivered March 8, 2014 AOS packaged delivered to USCIS drop box

Accepted March 19, 2014 Text message with receipt numbers

Biometrics April 16, 2014 Biometrics completed

EAD May 23, 2014 Employment Authorization Document approved and went to card production

TD May 23, 2014 Travel Document approved and went for card production

Receipt EAD/AP May 30, 2014 Received combo card EAD/AP

Green Card Approved July 11, 2014 Approved, no interview. Went to card production.

Green Card received July 17, 2014 GC received without interview

Removal of Conditions

Mailed I-751 Dec 16, 2015 Submitted ROC (removal of conditions)

Received Dec 18, 2015 USPS notification of successful delivery

Check Cashed Dec 21, 2015 Check was cashed

NOA-1 Issued Dec 21, 2015 NOA-1 for ROC issued

NOA-1 Issued Dec 26, 2015 NOA-1 Received

Biometrics Appt. Jan 29, 2016 Biometrics Appointment Scheduled [Completed]

 

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30 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

Is Your Immigration Petition Taking Too Long?

Get an Answer Now: Sue the USCIS

One of the most difficult things about the legal process to immigrate to the U.S. is the waiting. People have often felt powerless against the slow moving bureaucracy embedded within the immigration agency in the United States. Fortunately, people are starting to learn that the law provides them with an option for protection from a wait which could otherwise be endless. The Administrative Procedures Act has a provision that says that if an immigration application has been pending for an unreasonable amount of time, then the applicant or the beneficiary of the application has a right to bring a legal action (“Writ of Mandamus”) against the immigration department (USCIS) and request that the court order USCIS to make a decision on their case immediately.

The number of individuals who have used this procedure has increased steadily over the last few years. Routinely they have found that such law suits are the most effective means to obtain a resolution to their case and end the frustrating wait, which keeps many immigrants’ and their families’ lives on hold, delaying their access to the benefits of residency and ultimately citizenship.

Who is eligible to sue the USCIS?

Virtually anyone who has an immigration application pending and has been waiting for an unreasonable amount of time for an answer is eligible to sue the USCIS. In general, some courts have found that waiting times that go months beyond the average processing time for that particular application, as recorded on the immigration website : https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/jsps/ptimes.jsp, are considered unreasonable.

Are there any risks?

The most common concern voiced by people considering suing the USCIS is whether or not their application will be at a higher risk of denial. However, we have found this to be the contrary. Our office was one of the first and is one of the most active immigration firms filing law suits against the USCIS in our jurisdiction and our experience has revealed that the applications resulting in a legal action being filed receive a fair adjudication from the government with a lower incidence of error.

When should you file your law suit against the USCIS?

The decision as to when to file your law suit is a personal one and the timing may be different for everyone. However, there are numerous benefits of having legal permanent residency in the US, such as the ability to apply for family members to come to the US, accruing time to apply for citizenship, and ease of travel and work. The faster you commence this action, the faster the benefits of residency can be enjoyed.

In addition, there have been several bills filed in congress which would eliminate the right to sue the immigration service. Therefore, individuals should take advantage of this privilege while it exists, as it is impossible to know what changes will be made to the law and for how long this privilege will last.

Where do you file your law suit?

These law suits are filed with the US District court that has jurisdiction in the matter. Important consideration must be given in deciding where to file your legal action as sometimes an individual may have the option of using more than one jurisdiction and some jurisdictions are far more favorable than others to these type of legal actions. It is important that you have your case carefully reviewed by a lawyer specialized in USCIS law suits, in order to make an intelligent and practical decision.

 

Do you really think suing them will help??

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34 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

You cannot have two visas at the same time. Having two applications only muddy's the water with what your bona fide intent is. Do you want to get married or do you want to be a student. You can't have both. CO will have many questions to why you applied for K-1 and student visa's at the same time. My opinion is you pass on the student visa and continue on the path towards your K-1. You're almost there.

Thanks , the almost there part seems far away for me - just don't know what's happening. I guess just my bad luck, but thanks for your help :)

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10 minutes ago, A_R said:

Do you really think suing them will help??

On the positive side, the FAQ tells you basically what to do. And yes it does work. Some one with 450 days sued and their visa was finally adjudicated and released to the Embassy. There was another case I read today which I think someone shared with you.

Spoiler

Adjustment of Status

AOS March 5, 2014 Submitted AOS with EAD/AP package to Chicago USICS

Delivered March 8, 2014 AOS packaged delivered to USCIS drop box

Accepted March 19, 2014 Text message with receipt numbers

Biometrics April 16, 2014 Biometrics completed

EAD May 23, 2014 Employment Authorization Document approved and went to card production

TD May 23, 2014 Travel Document approved and went for card production

Receipt EAD/AP May 30, 2014 Received combo card EAD/AP

Green Card Approved July 11, 2014 Approved, no interview. Went to card production.

Green Card received July 17, 2014 GC received without interview

Removal of Conditions

Mailed I-751 Dec 16, 2015 Submitted ROC (removal of conditions)

Received Dec 18, 2015 USPS notification of successful delivery

Check Cashed Dec 21, 2015 Check was cashed

NOA-1 Issued Dec 21, 2015 NOA-1 for ROC issued

NOA-1 Issued Dec 26, 2015 NOA-1 Received

Biometrics Appt. Jan 29, 2016 Biometrics Appointment Scheduled [Completed]

 

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: India
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4 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

On the positive side, the FAQ tells you basically what to do. And yes it does work. Some one with 450 days sued and their visa was finally adjudicated and released to the Embassy. There was another case I read today which I think someone shared with you.

okay, thanks !!

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On 9/5/2018 at 12:23 PM, A_R said:

Day 253 here and no news no RFE nothing at all. 8.5 months and still waiting.....

NOA1 Old website - Dec 26,2017

NOA1 New website - Dec 29,2017

We are December 29 too.. and we had rfe, but we received it at the post office, not online.. and we are still waiting too.. we send docs back August 7 they received and we don’t have any news .. ☹️

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