MARCH 2019 - AOS Filers

[Shiran 1,134]

2 hours ago, Minori said:

Thank you for your comment.

I saw some people got RFE but the other, scheduled interview! 

I really hope not need 2018 tax return... because I got RFIE then restarted. 

We only submitted very recently. We got our NOA1s and Biometrics letters. So far, no RFEs. I did notice this process seems to be a bit different from 129F, people here actually get "requests for initial evidence" which means someone checks at the very early stage if all required documents are at least there. Presumably RFEs are also possible at later stages once they start digging in dipper. 

[visavisa123 66]

The biometrics appointment was on April 9th and there still hasn't been any type of update saying the finger prints have been completed. Do you guys think this is normal? Or should I call to make sure there was no issues?

 

Thank you!

[Nicola and Jordan 668]

12 minutes ago, visavisa123 said:

The biometrics appointment was on April 9th and there still hasn't been any type of update saying the finger prints have been completed. Do you guys think this is normal? Or should I call to make sure there was no issues?

 

Thank you!

I’m sure it’s ok. I think they say to give it 30-40 days from the appointment. I had mine on the 8th my status changed on my EAD to fingerprints received on the 14th and I’ve not had anything since. I think it just happens when it happens unfortunately lol

[PaulaMarie 68]

Hello! I was checking for processing time. In my understanding, my papers are being process in NBC. But when I went to USCIS website this is what they gave me, please see attached photos. There is no NBC option for I-485, which, I don’t get. Does anyone knows why?

 

[HSsweethearts4E 117]

2 minutes ago, PaulaMarie said:

Hello! I was checking for processing time. In my understanding, my papers are being process in NBC. But when I went to USCIS website this is what they gave me, please see attached photos. There is no NBC option for I-485, which, I don’t get. Does anyone knows why?

 

I'm pretty sure everyone,'s cases start out at the NBC. Once they've reviewed our fingerprints and general info, everyone's file is mailed to their local office! So ultimately, your local office will process your I-485 so that is the processing time that matters

[NewCitizen23 313]

I was wondering where does the processing time on your field office counts?

I mean there are many people from last November who still didn't get any update since the Biometrics.

Many of us already got the "ready to be scheduled" update.

My field office has a 14,5 months MINIMUM waiting time. 

So when is the processing time start counting? From the NOA1 or from the ready to be scheduled update?

23 minutes ago, HSsweethearts4E said:

I'm pretty sure everyone,'s cases start out at the NBC. Once they've reviewed our fingerprints and general info, everyone's file is mailed to their local office! So ultimately, your local office will process your I-485 so that is the processing time that matters

 

Edited April 22, 2019 by Gigi2017

[PaulaMarie 68]

19 minutes ago, HSsweethearts4E said:

I'm pretty sure everyone,'s cases start out at the NBC. Once they've reviewed our fingerprints and general info, everyone's file is mailed to their local office! So ultimately, your local office will process your I-485 so that is the processing time that matters

I see. Where can I find my local office? Is it where I did my Biometrics?

[NewCitizen23 313]

2 minutes ago, PaulaMarie said:

I see. Where can I find my local office? Is it where I did my Biometrics?

Just use your zip code on the searching panel and it will show you right away.

[DaveAndAnastasia 2,092]

6 minutes ago, PaulaMarie said:

I see. Where can I find my local office? Is it where I did my Biometrics?

To find your field office, go here: https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-uscis-office/field-offices and enter your zip code. This is where you'll have your interview.

 

To find your application support center, go here: https://egov.uscis.gov/office-locator/#/asc and enter your zip code. This is where you'll have your biometrics (fingerprints & such).

 

At some field offices, these are the same location, but not all.

[Shiran 1,134]

14 minutes ago, PaulaMarie said:

I see. Where can I find my local office? Is it where I did my Biometrics?

It is not always same place where biometircs is https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-uscis-office/field-offices

 

[Nicola and Jordan 668]

You stay in ready to be scheduled for an interview until a slot frees up after everyone in front as has had their dates etc. Then it goes to Interview scheduled.

 

Check your local office for waiting times. NYC is 21 months minimum last time I checked so we are in for a long wait unless you are extremely lucky. 

[NewCitizen23 313]

5 minutes ago, Nicola and Jordan said:

You stay in ready to be scheduled for an interview until a slot frees up after everyone in front as has had their dates etc. Then it goes to Interview scheduled.

 

Check your local office for waiting times. NYC is 21 months minimum last time I checked so we are in for a long wait unless you are extremely lucky. 

I know how the process works. My question way when does the waiting time starts?

For example, John Doe filed on 2 of November, he had his Biometrics on December 1st and there is no update at all since then.

I had my biometrics 3 weeks ago and I have a "ready to be scheduled" update.

So it means mine is already started to count but John Doe still has to wait for more than me?

[Nicola and Jordan 668]

1 minute ago, Gigi2017 said:

I know how the process works. My question way when does the waiting time starts?

For example, John Doe filed on 2 of November, he had his Biometrics on December 1st and there is no update at all since then.

I had my biometrics 3 weeks ago and I have a "ready to be scheduled" update.

So it means mine is already started to count but John Doe still has to wait for more than me?

I wasn’t actually replying to anyone in particular I have just seen so many posts about getting ready to be scheduled and looks like they are getting confused with it has been scheduled.

 

I would take the status updates with a pinch of salt it’s too sporadic to try and make sense of it. I had my Bio on the 8th and my status changed to fingerprints done on the 14th and nothing since. I’m not bothered unless I hear anymore from USCIS. All I know it’s a long wait ⏳

[alun 73]

I - 485 interview schedueled  in the week of May 20 . I have the exact date , just don' t want to post  it . Detroit  office . 

 

 

[nekojita 38]

Our status just updated to 'interview scheduled' which confirms that going in early for biometrics does in fact speed up the process (our biometrics date was scheduled for 4/26 and we were misinformed by the rep at the uscis office who said doing biometrics early wouldn't speed up the process).