OCTOBER AOS 2018 Filers

[anna lucia 98]

1 hour ago, Hemzi said:

Hey Octobears, 

I couldn't bear another day (Day 202) of not knowing where I stand with the EAD/AP situation - so I gave a call to USCIS today to speak to a Tier 2 agent. Spoke with someone today and was told that nothing had been touched on my case since Nov last year! He said that there was a huge backlog at NBC for EAD and AP's and that the last time someone called in he was advised to give the Ombudsman number, especially as I'm still within 'Normal Processing Times', even though I'm about a week away from being outside Normal Processing Times now. He understood my frustration and gave me the Ombudsman number. I proceeded to call the Ombudsman [(202) 357-8100] and they told me just to fill out a form online ( https://cisomb.dhs.gov/oca/form7001.aspx ) - which I have done but don't know if it's gone through as I've yet to receive a confirmation email. [It apparently doesn't work on Chrome or Firefox and you have to use Internet Explorer? - But I managed to work it on Chrome, if I don't receive any confirmation by tomorrow, will re-submit after re-downloading Internet Explorer...]

I am not sure if this will help anyone else, but if it does, glad to pass on the information - I know we are all going stir crazy in waiting. Here's to more approvals this week and some solid responses to everyone whose sent in a case inquiry or RFE/RFIE!

Hi! Thank you for sharing this. My congresswoman sent the inquiry to them on april 10th, I didnt receive a response from them yet. I think I will have to wait one more week to see if they answer something and then Ill contact the Ombudsman. Im really tired of all of this. The only good part I keep thinking is: since Oakland park is taking 19-25 months to schedule interview, i might not have to revalidate my work permit during this period.

[SonaliHormazd 23]

2 minutes ago, anna lucia said:

Hi! Thank you for sharing this. My congresswoman sent the inquiry to them on april 10th, I didnt receive a response from them yet. I think I will have to wait one more week to see if they answer something and then Ill contact the Ombudsman. Im really tired of all of this. The only good part I keep thinking is: since Oakland park is taking 19-25 months to schedule interview, i might not have to revalidate my work permit during this period.

Thank you so much for this! I just filled it out and received a confirmation of my request-- hope you get yours soon! 

[anna lucia 98]

I decided to fill the form already. Lets see if we will get anything. Thanks!

[ira1712 66]

7 hours ago, Hemzi said:

Hey Octobears, 

I couldn't bear another day (Day 202) of not knowing where I stand with the EAD/AP situation - so I gave a call to USCIS today to speak to a Tier 2 agent. Spoke with someone today and was told that nothing had been touched on my case since Nov last year! He said that there was a huge backlog at NBC for EAD and AP's and that the last time someone called in he was advised to give the Ombudsman number, especially as I'm still within 'Normal Processing Times', even though I'm about a week away from being outside Normal Processing Times now. He understood my frustration and gave me the Ombudsman number. I proceeded to call the Ombudsman [(202) 357-8100] and they told me just to fill out a form online ( https://cisomb.dhs.gov/oca/form7001.aspx ) - which I have done but don't know if it's gone through as I've yet to receive a confirmation email. [It apparently doesn't work on Chrome or Firefox and you have to use Internet Explorer? - But I managed to work it on Chrome, if I don't receive any confirmation by tomorrow, will re-submit after re-downloading Internet Explorer...]

I am not sure if this will help anyone else, but if it does, glad to pass on the information - I know we are all going stir crazy in waiting. Here's to more approvals this week and some solid responses to everyone whose sent in a case inquiry or RFE/RFIE!

Thank you for sharing this information.😀
My NOA1- October 4th. I will try to send a request.

[LSO 8]

Does anyone know how long does it take to get the green card after it says “card was mailed to me”?  

[Chochosun 27]

Say if you are approved on the spot during the gc interview, approx how long does it take till you get the green card through mail?

[SonaliHormazd 23]

Any updates today? 

[BrazilianInTexas 47]

186 days and no news... EAD/AP still on case received and AOS ready to schedule interview... I'm going crazy already, everyday this gets harder...

[Katri 236]

Hi all, 

 

Here is our EAD and AP timeline.

 

Case was received 10/19/2018.

 

2019/04/16: New card is being produced

2019/04/17: Case was approved

(Both cases updated)

2019/04/19: Card was mail to me

2019/04/20: Received the approval letters

2019/04/22: Card Was Picked Up By The United States Postal Service

2019/04/23: Received combo card

 

For those who are still waiting, don’t lose hope! 

 

Next we will start to get the documents for our green card interview which is in couple of weeks.

[Miosotty M 90]

¡Hola a todos!

¿Alguien hizo ajuste de estatus para K2?

[anna lucia 98]

Hello! I havent been seeing too many approvals lately, Im getting very annoyed. 183 days here. Not even the congresswoman returned to me yet. Yesterday I decided to make a sweet potato gnocchi by myself so I could spend my time and it got really good  

[Katelyngene 95]

On 4/22/2019 at 2:46 PM, Hemzi said:

Hey Octobears, 

I couldn't bear another day (Day 202) of not knowing where I stand with the EAD/AP situation - so I gave a call to USCIS today to speak to a Tier 2 agent. Spoke with someone today and was told that nothing had been touched on my case since Nov last year! He said that there was a huge backlog at NBC for EAD and AP's and that the last time someone called in he was advised to give the Ombudsman number, especially as I'm still within 'Normal Processing Times', even though I'm about a week away from being outside Normal Processing Times now. He understood my frustration and gave me the Ombudsman number. I proceeded to call the Ombudsman [(202) 357-8100] and they told me just to fill out a form online ( https://cisomb.dhs.gov/oca/form7001.aspx ) - which I have done but don't know if it's gone through as I've yet to receive a confirmation email. [It apparently doesn't work on Chrome or Firefox and you have to use Internet Explorer? - But I managed to work it on Chrome, if I don't receive any confirmation by tomorrow, will re-submit after re-downloading Internet Explorer...]

I am not sure if this will help anyone else, but if it does, glad to pass on the information - I know we are all going stir crazy in waiting. Here's to more approvals this week and some solid responses to everyone whose sent in a case inquiry or RFE/RFIE!

Hey! What options did you chose to be able to speak to someone at USCIS? I believe someone already told he group but I can’t seem to find the info. It must’ve been awhile back when I read it.

 

Thanks in advance for your help!

[Hemzi 244]

19 minutes ago, Katelyngene said:

Hey! What options did you chose to be able to speak to someone at USCIS? I believe someone already told he group but I can’t seem to find the info. It must’ve been awhile back when I read it.

 

Thanks in advance for your help!

Hey I usually use the Rotary phone method which is not to press anything let the recordings go on and it sends you over to an English/Spanish line if it comes to the Spanish line, just say you have a rotary phone and couldn't press any options but you need to speak to someone in English

That usually gets you to Tier 1 - that time I spoke to the Tier 1 she asked for my info, and I said I need to talk to someone from Tier 2 because I'm like almost out of processing times and I need someone who can actually see what is going on with my case, she said that's fine but she needs to take down my information anyway. Was transferred but there was a wait time, so had to enter my number to be called back - waited about an hour or two for the callback to speak to a Tier 2. 

Hope this helps!

[BrazilianInTexas 47]

23 minutes ago, Katelyngene said:

Hey! What options did you chose to be able to speak to someone at USCIS? I believe someone already told he group but I can’t seem to find the info. It must’ve been awhile back when I read it.

 

Thanks in advance for your help!

What I have done before is follow the path to schedule an infopass appointment. I can't remember the options you have to choose, but if you hear the messages you'll know.

[Katelyngene 95]

4 minutes ago, Hemzi said:

Hey I usually use the Rotary phone method which is not to press anything let the recordings go on and it sends you over to an English/Spanish line if it comes to the Spanish line, just say you have a rotary phone and couldn't press any options but you need to speak to someone in English

That usually gets you to Tier 1 - that time I spoke to the Tier 1 she asked for my info, and I said I need to talk to someone from Tier 2 because I'm like almost out of processing times and I need someone who can actually see what is going on with my case, she said that's fine but she needs to take down my information anyway. Was transferred but there was a wait time, so had to enter my number to be called back - waited about an hour or two for the callback to speak to a Tier 2. 

Hope this helps!

Thank you! I’m at 168 days So I’m not sure if they’ll be helpful but I figured it doesn’t hurt to try!

3 minutes ago, BrazilianInTexas said:

What I have done before is follow the path to schedule an infopass appointment. I can't remember the options you have to choose, but if you hear the messages you'll know.

Thank you!