March 2019 AOS Filers

[AOSFairfax 111]

21 hours ago, Gigi2017 said:

Thanks! I just checked my field office and there are some people who filed last August and September and they had their interview in 6 months! 

I'm having a depressing day today but this tool definitely made me a bit happier! 

I’m glad!! I know this process can be so draining so any good news can make it a bit better haha hopefully you also get yours within six months!

1 minute ago, Gigi2017 said:

I'm in SoCal. We also wanted to move to a new apartment by the fall because we hate to live in this complex but I told my husband that let's sing another 6 months lease because of the AOS. I saw that on the September and October thread many people were complaining about the address change made their case slower...

Ugh I hate how we basically have to put our lives on hold until this process is over..

[NewCitizen23 313]

4 minutes ago, AOSFairfax said:

That would suck if that’s the case.. I would’ve thought that since the field office doesn’t change it doesn’t really make a difference? No clue though

The thing is you have to report the address change in 10 days but the system will update the change only 30 to 45 days... 

[SunKistme 9]

2 minutes ago, Gigi2017 said:

I'm in SoCal. We also wanted to move to a new apartment by the fall because we hate to live in this complex but I told my husband that let's sing another 6 months lease because of the AOS. I saw that on the September and October thread many people were complaining about the address change made their case slower...

 we have no choice because our current lease will ends in end of July and the rent goes up like crazy since it's a luxury apartment. And our apartment only can renew the lease for one year. We are in a uncomfortable spot right now because we don't know when we will receive our interview notice.  Just hope this transition will be smooth. 

[NewCitizen23 313]

4 minutes ago, SunKistme said:

 we have no choice because our current lease will ends in end of July and the rent goes up like crazy since it's a luxury apartment. And our apartment only can renew the lease for one year. We are in a uncomfortable spot right now because we don't know when we will receive our interview notice.  Just hope this transition will be smooth. 

SoCal is extremely expensive too. Our lease will go higher as well... But I don't want to wait more than a year for the interview... However, I hate this place.

[NewCitizen23 313]

5 minutes ago, SunKistme said:

 we have no choice because our current lease will ends in end of July and the rent goes up like crazy since it's a luxury apartment. And our apartment only can renew the lease for one year. We are in a uncomfortable spot right now because we don't know when we will receive our interview notice.  Just hope this transition will be smooth. 

The best thing that you can do when you will have the new apartment, go to the USPS office where you belong right now and ask for the address change. It's free and you'll get all the letters to the new place.

[SunKistme 9]

4 minutes ago, Gigi2017 said:

The best thing that you can do when you will have the new apartment, go to the USPS office where you belong right now and ask for the address change. It's free and you'll get all the letters to the new place.

Thank you. We will do it once we can get the new address. I still need to fill the AR-11 online for the AOS right?

[NewCitizen23 313]

Any updates for any of you? 
For me, nothing (as usual LOL). A friend of mine who filed in early January just got her EAD yesterday.

[NYC-AB 56]

^ I've been posting in the other thread since it's more active (https://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/131-adjustment-of-status-case-filing-and-progress-reports/), but my wife's EAD/AP card was approved on May 9, and our interview is in 2 weeks.

[JWSA26 1]

New York Filer (B1/B2) :

 

PD: March 6th, 2019

March 15th I797 Received.

March 23rd Biometrics Letter

March 25th Walk in to Biometrics &  submitted Expedite Request. (Based on financial loss/job offer)

March 29th USCIS requested evidence for EAD expedite. (History updated to response was sent)

April 2nd Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview.

April 4th Replied with evidence for EAD.

April 29th New Card in Production!  54 days since filing.

May 6th EAD Combo Card in hand. (Went to SSO to request SS)

May 11th SS in hand.

 

[AOSFairfax 111]

On 5/13/2019 at 6:01 PM, NYC-AB said:

^ I've been posting in the other thread since it's more active (https://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/131-adjustment-of-status-case-filing-and-progress-reports/), but my wife's EAD/AP card was approved on May 9, and our interview is in 2 weeks.

 

3 hours ago, JWSA26 said:

New York Filer (B1/B2) :

 

PD: March 6th, 2019

March 15th I797 Received.

March 23rd Biometrics Letter

March 25th Walk in to Biometrics &  submitted Expedite Request. (Based on financial loss/job offer)

March 29th USCIS requested evidence for EAD expedite. (History updated to response was sent)

April 2nd Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview.

April 4th Replied with evidence for EAD.

April 29th New Card in Production!  54 days since filing.

May 6th EAD Combo Card in hand. (Went to SSO to request SS)

May 11th SS in hand.

 

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Congratulations to you both!! I also requested to expedite my EAD on Apr. 30th so I'm hoping to hear back within the next couple of weeks

[NewCitizen23 313]

On 5/14/2019 at 5:15 PM, AOSFairfax said:

 

Congratulations to you both!! I also requested to expedite my EAD on Apr. 30th so I'm hoping to hear back within the next couple of weeks

What was your reason to request an expedite? We are thinking about it too, but we are not exactly sure what would be the best choice. 

[NikLR 13,230]

~~moved to progress reports from process and procedures.  Topic is traditionally in the progress reports section as most updates tend to be in this nature~~

[AOSFairfax 111]

On 5/18/2019 at 2:54 PM, Gigi2017 said:

What was your reason to request an expedite? We are thinking about it too, but we are not exactly sure what would be the best choice. 

For me, it was financial loss to both my employer and myself. I have been working for my company for a few years and have a specialized skill that my employer needs and I use on a daily basis so not working is a financial loss to them. I provided a letter from my employer stating as much and I also stated that both my husband and I have health insurance through my employer and we'd like to keep it that way. Unfortunately, my EAD expired this week so I had to quit my job. Thankfully, I can return to work as soon as my EAD is approved but I only wish I had applied for the expedite sooner as losing my job is such a strain on us. Honestly, I say go for it, there's no harm in trying..

[NewCitizen23 313]

On 5/19/2019 at 2:01 PM, AOSFairfax said:

For me, it was financial loss to both my employer and myself. I have been working for my company for a few years and have a specialized skill that my employer needs and I use on a daily basis so not working is a financial loss to them. I provided a letter from my employer stating as much and I also stated that both my husband and I have health insurance through my employer and we'd like to keep it that way. Unfortunately, my EAD expired this week so I had to quit my job. Thankfully, I can return to work as soon as my EAD is approved but I only wish I had applied for the expedite sooner as losing my job is such a strain on us. Honestly, I say go for it, there's no harm in trying..

Did you get your EAD yet?

[AOSFairfax 111]

3 hours ago, Gigi2017 said:

Did you get your EAD yet?

Unfortunately, no. It's been 31 days since I applied for the expedite and have not heard anything since I faxed in my evidence. kind of losing hope anything will happen with it lol. Hoping we both get good news soon! Have you heard anything yet?