December 2018 AOS Filers [merged threads]

[ITMFA 241]

Received biometrics appointment letter today for December 31st! That was quick Might try a walk-in as we're traveling for the holidays and my local center is kinda hard to get to. 

[K1visaHopeful 2,814]

13 minutes ago, loboxja said:

Finally our case status updated to : Case is Ready to Be Scheduled for An Interview

 

So I hear if the NBC processes it then there is no interview?

 

Can I ask for evidence of this? At one time it was true for K1s as they had just been recently interviewed at the consulate. They have since implemented a change in policy where all AOS applicants are interviewed.

[loboxja 14]

Just googling around and I came across cases where interview wasn't required.

[K1visaHopeful 2,814]

17 minutes ago, loboxja said:

Just googling around and I came across cases where interview wasn't required.

The new policy came into effect May 2018:

 

May 15, 2018 PA-2018-04 Policy Alert SUBJECT: Adjustment of Status Interview Guidelines and Waiver Criteria Purpose U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is updating guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual regarding adjustment of status interview guidelines and interview waivers. Background Certain foreign nationals in the United States may file an application with USCIS to adjust their status to lawful permanent resident status. All adjustment of status applicants must be interviewed by an officer unless USCIS determines that the interview is unnecessary. This update affects Volume 7, Part A of the Policy Manual. These updates will improve the detection of fraud, misrepresentation, and risk of harm to the United States, as well as provide additional identity, eligibility, and credibility verification. The guidance contained in the Policy Manual is controlling and supersedes any related prior guidance. Policy Highlights  Clarifies that USCIS interviews all adjustment of status applicants unless USCIS waives the interview.  Updates the list of types of adjustment of status cases in which USCIS might waive the interview by removing employment-based and fiancé(e)-based adjustment cases from the list.  Edits the guidance on relocating cases for adjustment interviews to be consistent with the updated list of cases in which USCIS might waive the interview. Citation Volume 7: Adjustment of Status, Part A, Adjustment of Status Policies and Procedures, Chapter 5, Interview Guidelines [7 USCIS-PM A.5].

 

The evidence you have googled most likely occurred before May 2018 and or the interview was waived on a case by case basis as described above.

 

You can read a good blog on the current policy and how it affects K1s adjusting status here:

 

http://www.lovevisalife.com/2018/05/new-uscis-adjustment-of-status-interview-policy/

[Lebanese23 303]

40 minutes ago, loboxja said:

Just googling around and I came across cases where interview wasn't required.

There is one policy that just came into effect December 10, officer MAY consider waiving the interview, but that's only for form I-751 (Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence) that are filed AFTER December 10, 2018. But this has nothing to do with K1 applicants.  We unfortunately have to go through the first interview, but we may get lucky and not have to go through a 2nd interview when we file I-751.

 

 

you can read the policy in detail here https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Laws/Memoranda/2018/2018-11-30-PM-602-0168-revised-interview-waiver-guidance-for-form-I-751.pdf 

[AnJay 137]

Hi everyone:) Just received my biometrics appointment for January 4th at 9-00 in Milwaukee:) Will share my experience. Merry Christmas and smooth approval to All of us!  

[QueensNY 67]

On 12/18/2018 at 9:41 AM, ofvila said:

My timeline is very similar:  mailed and received same days,  texts 12/11, physical letter 12/15

and we are both NY!

 

hope we get the bio appointment soon

Hi did you get you bio appointment? I got mine today. Things are moving along. I’m surprised that I will be doing bio before the year ends. 

[QueensNY 67]

6 hours ago, ITMFA said:

Received biometrics appointment letter today for December 31st! That was quick Might try a walk-in as we're traveling for the holidays and my local center is kinda hard to get to. 

Lol I also receive today for that same day and was very surprised to how fast I got it. Thank God. I hope it remains at this speed for work permit and interview 🥰  

[Bic 16]

AOS package (i-485, I-864, i-765)

Sent: 12/08/2018

received:    12/10/2018

checks cashed: 12/18/2018

hard copies: 12/21/2018

 

 

no electronic notice or hard copy.

[Blossomka 9]

On 12/21/2018 at 6:27 PM, AnJay said:

Hi everyone:) Just received my biometrics appointment for January 4th at 9-00 in Milwaukee:) Will share my experience. Merry Christmas and smooth approval to All of us!  

Hi!

Did you get an actual letter?

or did you see update on uscis website?

[AnJay 137]

2 hours ago, Blossomka said:

Hi!

Did you get an actual letter?

or did you see update on uscis website?

Hi! Yes, I received a letter ( hard copy). My status still: “Biometrics fee received”. 

[Adrii 208]

Received our hard copy NOA1’s in the mail! 

Next stop biometrics appointment 🎉

[bebkay 15]

USPS informed delivery is showing i'm getting 2 letters from USCIS addressed to me and one letter addressed to my US citizen spouse. Is that normal? I thought i'm only waiting on NOA1 and biometrics appointment, so what's the 3rd letter that's addressed to my husband for?

[AnJay 137]

3 hours ago, bebkay said:

USPS informed delivery is showing i'm getting 2 letters from USCIS addressed to me and one letter addressed to my US citizen spouse. Is that normal? I thought i'm only waiting on NOA1 and biometrics appointment, so what's the 3rd letter that's addressed to my husband for?

They sending letters for each form form separately, you will get 3 for each of the form:)

Letter for bio appointment will get to you later and will be on your name

[Lebanese23 303]

So we went to do biometrics so we went to do biometrics today and my husband was born in Lebanon but his citizenship is Palestine. Palestine wasn’t an option for his citizenship so the staff was forced to put Lebanon. Will that be an issue?