Questions about AP

[Montrealy 73]

Hey all,

I just filed my 1-485, 131 & 765. They were all sent to NBC/MSC, even though my state is NY, which is under the jurisdiction of VSC. A few questions-

 

1. Why was it sent to MSC instead of VSC? Are all AOSs sent there?

 

2. My understanding is that AP/EADs are adjudicated by service centers, NOT local CIS offices. On VJ timelines for AP, however, there is no info on service centers, only CIS offices. Why is that and how is that helpful? If I want to know timelines for AP/EAD specifically for NBC/MSC, how can I find that? 

3. Following from point 3, is it true (what I've seen mentioned somewhere here) that all AP/EADs filed concurrently with AOS are sent to NBC/MSC? If so, I assume that most AP/EAD timelines here are from NBC/MSC...?

 

Thanks 

[igoyougoduke 1,656]

First MSC and than rerouted to VSC in your case. it is not linear.. they can send it to any SC based on work load

2) AP/EAD usually gets adjudicated in 90 days but dont bet your house on it.

3) There is no one path. they can send it to any SC they want to.

 

[geowrian 22,337]

All I-485s, I-131s, and I-765s for family based immigration are handled by the NBC initially. They go through an initial review there and the EAD and/or AP will be issued at that point.

Then the I-485 is sent to the local USCIS field office.

 

VSC does not handle AOS (at least not in cases where an interview is required). No service center does. Only field offices do. Field offices can conduct interviews.

[Montrealy 73]

6 minutes ago, geowrian said:

All I-485s, I-131s, and I-765s for family based immigration are handled by the NBC initially. They go through an initial review there and the EAD and/or AP will be issued at that point.

Then the I-485 is sent to the local USCIS field office.

 

VSC does not handle AOS (at least not in cases where an interview is required). No service center does. Only field offices do. Field offices can conduct interviews.

Thanks guys.

 

Are you saying though that MSC will probably handle my EAD/AP or will it likely get passed on to VSC? I have a MSC case number-does everyone start off with that and then (usually) get transferred to closer SC? When will I know which SC will handle my case?

 

 

[geowrian 22,337]

10 minutes ago, Montrealy said:

Are you saying though that MSC will probably handle my EAD/AP or will it likely get passed on to VSC? I have a MSC case number-does everyone start off with that and then (usually) get transferred to closer SC? When will I know which SC will handle my case?

The NBC will handle your AP and EAD.

Nothing will touch VSC.

The MSC case numbers are normal as they are being handled by the NBC.

The I-485 will be handled by a Local Field Office (LFO). Generally this is the one indicated here: https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-uscis-office/field-offices, although it is possible for USCIS to send it to a nearby LFO due to backlogs.

[Montrealy 73]

27 minutes ago, geowrian said:

The NBC will handle your AP and EAD.

Nothing will touch VSC.

The MSC case numbers are normal as they are being handled by the NBC.

The I-485 will be handled by a Local Field Office (LFO). Generally this is the one indicated here: https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-uscis-office/field-offices, although it is possible for USCIS to send it to a nearby LFO due to backlogs.

Got you.
 

So given that NBC handles all family based I-131s, most of the timelines here for I-131s should be NBC based, even if they don’t say so specifically, right? I’m asking because the estimated timeframe on USCISs website says 5.5-7.5 months for AP in NBC, but most people here seem to be getting them in 3-5 months.  

[geowrian 22,337]

3 hours ago, Montrealy said:

Got you.
 

So given that NBC handles all family based I-131s, most of the timelines here for I-131s should be NBC based, even if they don’t say so specifically, right? I’m asking because the estimated timeframe on USCISs website says 5.5-7.5 months for AP in NBC, but most people here seem to be getting them in 3-5 months.  

Correct. EADs handled by other SCs would typically be for employment-based criteria, asylum, etc. That tends to be the  minority cases on VJ.

 

I'm not sure where you are seeing most people get them in 3-5 months on VJ, sorry.

The statistics page shows 153 days on average (ignore the eFile - that's not applicable here and is only 2 records right now), including those with expedites. That's right about 5 months.

Anecdotally, we tend to hear around 4-7 months recently. YMMV - there are people who get them sooner (or later).

https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/eadstats.php?cfl=

 

[Montrealy 73]

6 hours ago, geowrian said:

Correct. EADs handled by other SCs would typically be for employment-based criteria, asylum, etc. That tends to be the  minority cases on VJ.

 

I'm not sure where you are seeing most people get them in 3-5 months on VJ, sorry.

The statistics page shows 153 days on average (ignore the eFile - that's not applicable here and is only 2 records right now), including those with expedites. That's right about 5 months.

Anecdotally, we tend to hear around 4-7 months recently. YMMV - there are people who get them sooner (or later).

https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/eadstats.php?cfl=

 

Thanks, that info is very helpful.