MARCH 2019 - AOS Filers

[Michaela K. 93]

We finally got the biometrics letter today! It's scheduled for 28th in St. Louis, MO. I'm a bit confused again because when I used some uscis tool to search which office will process our case based on our zip code, it said Kansas City. So I assume if I have biometrics in St. Louis, it'll be also the St. Louis office processing our case? 

Then on the biometrics letter it mentions only I-485 and I-765. No mention of I-131. Is that normal? 

[Rani32 36]

hello march filers

[Vega007 63]

1 hour ago, Michaela K. said:

For the VJ timeline, I personally used the notice date because it's called noa date (=notice of action date so "notice date" makes more sense here for me). I used received date for "date filed" because that's the day they received it and therefore it was officially filed. What else would we use for date filed? Date when we mailed it? That doesn't make sense to me since unless it is received by them it is not filed, right? 🤔

They process them as they received, ie someone might have their application in on Friday but then they did not manage to issue them a NOA till next Monday but that person's application will come first before someone that has their application in on Monday even though both of them have the same notice issued at the same day. Notice date is different whenever they issue you a notice. I got my initial noa (I-797C) dated 03/04 and my biometric (I-797C) dated 03/08. 

[Vega007 63]

Woohooo!!!  Biometrics on 03/27.

 

Timeline so far

Concurrent filing I-130, I-485, and I-765.
USC Spouse 

Local USCIS Office: Des Moines, IA
USCIS Lockbox: Chicago, IL
Service Center: MSC (NBC)
F1 expires: 07/05/2019

 

FedEx delivered: 03/01/2019 
Received/priority date: 03/01/2019
Check cashed: 03/06/2019
Biometrics: 03/27/2019

[Vega007 63]

1 hour ago, Michaela K. said:

We finally got the biometrics letter today! It's scheduled for 28th in St. Louis, MO. I'm a bit confused again because when I used some uscis tool to search which office will process our case based on our zip code, it said Kansas City. So I assume if I have biometrics in St. Louis, it'll be also the St. Louis office processing our case? 

Then on the biometrics letter it mentions only I-485 and I-765. No mention of I-131. Is that normal? 

You'll be getting a combo card for your EAD and AP. They just needed your biometrics for background check for I485 and I765. If you're cleared for EAD, technically you should be clear for AP too.

[Sailormooon 268]

2 hours ago, Michaela K. said:

 

 

I've read on either this thread or February one that people who waited too long emailed the Lock-box and they got a generic email back but then the next day they received text messages from USCIS about their case. They both said it might have been coincidence but may be worth trying. Try to search for those posts for more information

I literally just received the text just now!!! Notification of acceptance! Crazy! At 10:25  PM! I am so happy 😭

[A_R 191]

3 hours ago, Michaela K. said:

For the VJ timeline, I personally used the notice date because it's called noa date (=notice of action date so "notice date" makes more sense here for me). I used received date for "date filed" because that's the day they received it and therefore it was officially filed. What else would we use for date filed? Date when we mailed it? That doesn't make sense to me since unless it is received by them it is not filed, right? 🤔

Yes you are right. I used the received date for my i129f too, just got confused right now. Thanks!

[A_R 191]

Hi,

Anyone here from Massachusetts?

Now that I gave the NOA for green card is there anyway that I can apply for a Driver’s license or Massachusetts state ID?

[*GinaV* 24]

Finally Got Biometric for  3/28/19.  Now the wait .. Seattle seems to have a long wait for Interview. 17-20 months! Hopefully EAD/ AP doesn’t take long ; I think 6 months. Happy if it comes sooner.

[Michaela K. 93]

2 hours ago, Vega007 said:

They process them as they received, ie someone might have their application in on Friday but then they did not manage to issue them a NOA till next Monday but that person's application will come first before someone that has their application in on Monday even though both of them have the same notice issued at the same day. Notice date is different whenever they issue you a notice. I got my initial noa (I-797C) dated 03/04 and my biometric (I-797C) dated 03/08. 

I understand that. Even on the USCIS website they say look at your received date for xyz. I think A_R was asking about the dates on the VJ timeline though which can be a bit misleading as they ask you for "date filed" and "NOA date". It'd be nice if they clarified it more as they did with K1. When you go to edit your timeline, next to K1 NOA1 date there's a question mark that after clicking on it shows you a sample letter on which it's highlighted that NOA1 date is the notice date on the receipt notice and NOA2 is the notice date on the approval notice. So I assume by these VJ standards NOA date for AOS is also the notice date here on VJ timeline. However, for any official uscis matter I'll go with whatever uscis tells me to use.

 

3 hours ago, Vega007 said:

You'll be getting a combo card for your EAD and AP. They just needed your biometrics for background check for I485 and I765. If you're cleared for EAD, technically you should be clear for AP too.

Makes sense! I just wanted to triple check if you guys are getting the same thing.

Also I found information that the biometrics location is not always the same as the interview location. I just would love to see anything official saying which office is ours as St. Louis shows waiting times double of what Kansas City has, which would make such a big difference to us

[ST_RO 309]

Received a text message on 03/14 that they are sending us an RFE for the I-485. Uuuuuughhhh. 

I was looking forward to getting a biometrics appointment, but not this.😬 I hate having to wait to find out what for...

 

 

[NewCitizen23 313]

8 hours ago, ST_RO said:

Received a text message on 03/14 that they are sending us an RFE for the I-485. Uuuuuughhhh. 

I was looking forward to getting a biometrics appointment, but not this.😬 I hate having to wait to find out what for...

 

 

Did you send enough proof for the Bona Fide marriage? Photos, utility bills with both of your names, emails and phone talk activity?
I just got the NOA letters yesterday and I read way too many RFE-s here in the forum. Please update us when you'll receive the RFE letter.

[Romei 78]

8 hours ago, ST_RO said:

Received a text message on 03/14 that they are sending us an RFE for the I-485. Uuuuuughhhh. 

I was looking forward to getting a biometrics appointment, but not this.😬 I hate having to wait to find out what for...

 

 

Your RFE will not affect your biometrics appointment because i received RFIE for i485 and biometrics appointment on the same day .. my RFIE is regarding the tax returns for 2018 and my joint sponsor.. 

[KenziePNW 38]

We just filed today! I sent my husband’s AOS via USPS Priority Express. Let’s do this, Marchies. 

[crono_clone 213]

Received text messages last night that they received our application and our check got cashed this morning, whew! Time to start the clock!