August 2019 - AOS Fillers!

[Shirley angie 18]

Interview scheduled for January 16 

[dicon7 40]

On 12/11/2019 at 10:07 AM, N&M16 said:

I’m in Queens too. Filed on July 17, 2019 and will have my interview tomorrow. 🙂

Let us know how it went ? 

[Calendula 39]

Since my RFE has been sitting idle for about 2 months, I called USCIS and the representative that I had on the phone did a very thorough job of researching what she could do for me. She put in a case inquiry request and told me that I should get an answer in 7 to 10 days.
Now I'm wondering if the work permit is put on hold when you get an RFE for the AOS or if it is independent. In which case I hope that I will get some movements on that one soon, because it has been sitting on "Fingerprint Review Was Completed" for 3 months now.

 

[ces07 7]

I mailed my wife's AOS July 29th and USCIS received it August 2nd. Had the fingerprint in September 3 and got an RFE (birth certificate length issue) Nov. 4. Status changed to RFE received on Nov. 14 and no updates since then. I guess I should wait until the end of December, otherwise give USCIS a call? I don't even know our processing center.

Edited December 12, 2019 by ces07

[Cata&Ben 199]

46 minutes ago, Calendula said:

Since my RFE has been sitting idle for about 2 months, I called USCIS and the representative that I had on the phone did a very thorough job of researching what she could do for me. She put in a case inquiry request and told me that I should get an answer in 7 to 10 days.
Now I'm wondering if the work permit is put on hold when you get an RFE for the AOS or if it is independent. In which case I hope that I will get some movements on that one soon, because it has been sitting on "Fingerprint Review Was Completed" for 3 months now.

 

Yes, when people get a RFIE, all the process of EAD/AP is on hold.

Cata

 

 

[Calendula 39]

36 minutes ago, Cata&Ben said:

Yes, when people get a RFIE, all the process of EAD/AP is on hold.

Cata

 

 

That's what I thought ... I asked her but she didn't know and as I had spent a long time on the phone with her already I felt bad having her do more research for me so I didn't insist on having the answer 😔

 

 

58 minutes ago, ces07 said:

I mailed my wife's AOS July 29th and USCIS received it August 2nd. Had the fingerprint in September 3 and got an RFE (birth certificate length issue) Nov. 4. Status changed to RFE received on Nov. 14 and no updates since then. I guess I should wait until the end of December, otherwise give USCIS a call? I don't even know our processing center.

I would do that !
The processing center is on the page when you look up your case status on https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/mycasestatus.do or on https://my.uscis.gov

[Jpgs 14]

Just got an update on my EAD! Finally card is being produced! I Requested an expedited through my congresswoman and it was approved yesterday. Not sure if it’s related haha

[Mr & Mrs Snowman 33]

2 hours ago, Calendula said:

Since my RFE has been sitting idle for about 2 months, I called USCIS and the representative that I had on the phone did a very thorough job of researching what she could do for me. She put in a case inquiry request and told me that I should get an answer in 7 to 10 days.
Now I'm wondering if the work permit is put on hold when you get an RFE for the AOS or if it is independent. In which case I hope that I will get some movements on that one soon, because it has been sitting on "Fingerprint Review Was Completed" for 3 months now.

 

I am in a same situation  I filled Ag 19 - Bio Sep 18 - Got RFE Oct 11 - Case tracker( Birth Certificate and translation documents that i sent in package)  -arrived letter oct 17 and they receive in oct 24 - my status is RFE received - almost 2 months ago and no change ...status for My I-131 and I-765 is case received since ag 19 - nothing change I see a lot of cases here that run so fast 

[nadjamacc 11]

3 hours ago, dicon7 said:

Let us know how it went ? 

It went well! We even waited a half hour only until the interview (20 mins later than our appointment), although the waiting room was crowded when we came in. I was the third applicant (from the time we got there) that got called in. She approved me verbally and one hour later my status changed to “new card is being produced”. 
 

Some questions were directed to my husband (US Citizen), some were directed to me and some to both of us (adjusting from K1).

 

- Where does your husband work?
- Did you meet his mother for the first time after you entered on your K1 visa? (We talked about that because his mom organized a bridal shower for me and our IO really liked the cake on the picture, but I’ve met his parents countless times)
- Did you go on more trips since your entry with the K1 visa

- Who came to the wedding from overseas? (After he answered I mentioned that we’ll have a big wedding in April 2020 where my whole family and friends come)
- Does your wife work? (I haven’t worked because I didn’t have a work permit)
- Did you visit your wife after you met? (We met in the USA)
- How is your wife adjusting?

- How did you meet? (I told her the story)
- Do you have roommates or is it just the two of you?
- Do you have children?
 

The IO also went through the whole AOS application and asked the yes and no questions. 
 

Every one was very friendly!

[Grant & Bri 93]

1 hour ago, Jpgs said:

Just got an update on my EAD! Finally card is being produced! I Requested an expedited through my congresswoman and it was approved yesterday. Not sure if it’s related haha

What was the total processing time for your expedite request? Mines currently on the 10th day already and the job offer I got they want me to start on 23rd December so hopefully I hear something soon.

[Jpgs 14]

2 hours ago, Grant & Bri said:

What was the total processing time for your expedite request? Mines currently on the 10th day already and the job offer I got they want me to start on 23rd December so hopefully I hear something soon.

It took 30 + days and a second inquiry from a the congresswoman. But I believe this is unusual. It should take 3 weeks in total to receive the EAD

[Calendula 39]

3 hours ago, Mr & Mrs Snowman said:

I am in a same situation  I filled Ag 19 - Bio Sep 18 - Got RFE Oct 11 - Case tracker( Birth Certificate and translation documents that i sent in package)  -arrived letter oct 17 and they receive in oct 24 - my status is RFE received - almost 2 months ago and no change ...status for My I-131 and I-765 is case received since ag 19 - nothing change I see a lot of cases here that run so fast 

Maybe you should try calling USCIS as well ! I told them that the people I had on the phone on my previous calls told me to wait 60days after they received my response to RFE to fill up a case inquiry (which was true) so the lady that I talked to today looked it up and filled a case inquiry for me. I don't know if it'll do anything, but I think it's worth trying !

I hope both our cases will move soon... it would be a nice present for the end of the year.

If you wanna call USCIS :
Phone number : (800) 375-5283
And then do 1, 1, 2, 2 to get someone on the phone in English or 2, 1, 2, 2 to get someone on the phone in Spanish. They'll ask for your receipt number, alien number and some personal infos to make sure it's you. Hang in there ! ❤️

[Tatjana&Velemir 119]

19 hours ago, Taisland said:

Congrats!!! Did you get an approval letter before receiving the green card? 

Nope, we just received the green card

[Grant & Bri 93]

How long after USCIS received initial evidence for expedite request did it take for them to respond with approval or denial? 

[BJM-SSM 18]

Anyone still waiting for interview date and EAD card from Newark field? My case I-765 still Cade was received but I-485 case ready for an interview 49 days ago. TT