OCTOBER 2019 AOS Filers

[JW93 19]

17 minutes ago, EffyEngland said:

I’d like to know how the EAD system works as well! My interview was scheduled well over a week ago, and is next month - so doubt I’ll see the EAD, but confused to how late Oct filers are receiving theirs already - If our case has been processed to interview then why can’t they issue the EAD so at least we can work!!

Because being processed to an interview is down to the local field office, not the NBC.

[RachelBounty 30]

34 minutes ago, JW93 said:

Because being processed to an interview is down to the local field office, not the NBC.

I spoke with a lady from USCIS yesterday. She said EAD’s have different categories. But she didn’t specify. I assumed she meant OPT EAD or H1B1 EAD, but Idk if there are any sub categories within family based 

[Chex 4]

Hi everyone just wanted to share my journey. I’ve been following this thread for quite some time since i filled for AOS last October 2019 too. 

Here’s my timeline:

Local Office: Chicago, IL

 

Package sent: 10/8

Package received: 10/10

Cheques cashed: 10/22

1st NOA (I-130) received by mail: 10/24

2nd NOA (I-485, I-765) received by mail: 11/1

Biometrics: 11/14

Ready for interview schedule: 12/6

Interview scheduled NOA: 12/19

Interview: 1/28

New Card is being produced: 1/29

 

Our interview was scheduled at 12:15pm we arrived an hour early and checked in, the security guards were very kind and helpful. We checked in and waited for our priority number to be called. Even though we arrived an our early, and were one of the first couples there, it still took about an hour for our number to be called. Some of the couples that arrived after us were called first, I think its because they follow

the order of the couples in their list. 

We were called in by our IO, he was very professional and he didnt seem strict but wasnt too friendly. Anyway, he took us to his office at the end of the hall and asked us to stand in front of his desk. We were sworn in, and the IO proceeded to take my picture and my fingerprints. He then checked my husband’s ID and my passport, and checked the original copies of my birth certificate and marriage certificate, and citizenship certificate of my

husband.

 

The IO then proceeded to ask me the standard Yes and No questions. Then he asked about our marriage:

He asked my husband: when and where we met, when we became a couple. That’s it!

He then asked me: when we got engaged, when me got married, if we had a church wedding, if we had a reception, and if we had a honeymoon. 

After that, he then asked for proof of bonafide marriage. We submitted copies of the electric bill, gas bill, credit card (which he made me an authorized user), car insurance, joint bank account we had in the Philippines, his life insurance where he made me his beneficiary. He also skimmed thru photos we had over the years (it wasnt much: around 30 photos spanning 10 years) and Tax amendment with a copy of the tax refund with both our names on it.

 

He then gave me a paper stating that the interview was completed and that he needed to submit his review to the supervisor for approval. 

The interview itself lasted about 20 mins with most of it consisting of verifying my papers with the original documents

 

I received a text this morning that my case was updated. When i checked online it stated that my card was being produced! My husband and I were so happy.

 

I hope this helps for anyone who is about to have their interview soon. Good luck everybody and thank you so much for all your help. 

God is good!

[Victoria85 122]

1 hour ago, EffyEngland said:

I’d like to know how the EAD system works as well! My interview was scheduled well over a week ago, and is next month - so doubt I’ll see the EAD, but confused to how late Oct filers are receiving theirs already - If our case has been processed to interview then why can’t they issue the EAD so at least we can work!!

I don't think there is any logic in how USCIS are handling the EADs card like it did with K 1 visas. November people would get their approval before october or even september. It depends on who is handling the case. Some officers work faster than others. These days people are getting their GC faster than EADs. I personally believe it's a waste of time and resources to process EADs cards with the waiting time is between 6-8 months, because once one gets their GC they no longer need EAD. A few years ago took people a few weeks to get their EAD, in our days can take up to 8 months or more. 

[RachelBounty 30]

Any October filers who got RFIE, but now they have their EAD?

[Fall2021 8]

1 hour ago, RachelBounty said:

Any October filers who got RFIE, but now they have their EAD?

I got a RFEI and I do not have the EAD. However, my status changed to "Interview has been scheduled". I am located in the midwest, St Louis, MO field office. Depending on where you are located it could take less or more time to get an interview, but I have observed more and more people are getting scheduled for their AOS interviews. 

[Fall2021 8]

3 hours ago, JW93 said:

Because being processed to an interview is down to the local field office, not the NBC.

I'd take the fact you have an interview scheduled as a home run. I am greatful for that. Ideally, yes all of us would like an EAD but knowing that there is an interview on the way can immensely help. 

[RachelBounty 30]

6 minutes ago, Fall2021 said:

I got a RFEI and I do not have the EAD. However, my status changed to "Interview has been scheduled". I am located in the midwest, St Louis, MO field office. Depending on where you are located it could take less or more time to get an interview, but I have observed more and more people are getting scheduled for their AOS interviews. 

Probably not my case. Seattle is notorious for 15-18 month wait times

[Fall2021 8]

3 minutes ago, RachelBounty said:

Probably not my case. Seattle is notorious for 15-18 month wait times

Agreed. Visa journey estimates the EAD arrival for those who filed in October around Febraury - March. Try calling USCIS after that estimated time if your EAD has not arrived yet. 

[oflyingbunnyo 119]

37 minutes ago, Fall2021 said:

I got a RFEI and I do not have the EAD. However, my status changed to "Interview has been scheduled". I am located in the midwest, St Louis, MO field office. Depending on where you are located it could take less or more time to get an interview, but I have observed more and more people are getting scheduled for their AOS interviews. 

What was your RFIE for? We have the same date for when we got our RFIE's so I'm now getting kinda scared to see people getting their "interview is ready to be scheduled" notices and I haven't which makes me think that I will have another RFIE or even worse, a denial... 

[Fall2021 8]

USCIS requested the long form of the birth certificate. 

 

RFIE updated on the system on December 27th 

 

RFIE received on the mail on Janaury 2nd. 

 

Response to the RFIE sent back on January 7th. 

 

USCIS update on the system about RFIE received on the system on January 9th. 

 

Case is ready for an interview on January 24th (updated on the system). 

 

Interview has been scheduled on Jnaury 24th (updated on the system). 

 

Hope this helps! 

[Fall2021 8]

10 minutes ago, oflyingbunnyo said:

What was your RFIE for? We have the same date for when we got our RFIE's so I'm now getting kinda scared to see people getting their "interview is ready to be scheduled" notices and I haven't which makes me think that I will have another RFIE or even worse, a denial... 

USCIS requested the long form of the birth certificate. 

 

RFIE updated on the system on December 27th 

 

RFIE received on the mail on Janaury 2nd. 

 

Response to the RFIE sent back on January 7th. 

 

USCIS update on the system about RFIE received on the system on January 9th. 

 

Case is ready for an interview on January 24th (updated on the system). 

 

Interview has been scheduled on Jnaury 24th (updated on the system). 

 

Hope this helps! 

[Nyalimera 108]

2 hours ago, RachelBounty said:

Any October filers who got RFIE, but now they have their EAD?

Almost! According to my status, I should receive my EAD within the next few days while still waiting on my GC. No interview has been schedule yet. We're located in Houston, TX.

[Hd1170 30]

Got the notification last night that our interview has been scheduled! Took about a month after we got the "ready to be scheduled" message! Just waiting for the snail mail to give us the date!

[raj127 22]

13 hours ago, RachelBounty said:

Any October filers who got RFIE, but now they have their EAD?

Yes, We filed in October, received RFIE in Dec and after replying to RFIE  got the EAD/AP on 1/29. Check my previous posts for complete details.