January 2020 - AOS Filers (merged)

[Bars&Saqi 120]

Hi everyone!!

I also got an update to my case last night, it is now "Case is Ready to be Scheduled for an Interview"!!!!

I feel ecstatic and wasn't expecting this since our Seattle office is closed for 14 days.

I know there is a long wait here between this status and interview scheduling, but I am so excited nevertheless!!!!! It's moving!!!!!

[Letspaintcookies 2,310]

1 minute ago, Bars&Saqi said:

Hi everyone!!

I also got an update to my case last night, it is now "Case is Ready to be Scheduled for an Interview"!!!!

I feel ecstatic and wasn't expecting this since our Seattle office is closed for 14 days.

I know there is a long wait here between this status and interview scheduling, but I am so excited nevertheless!!!!! It's moving!!!!!

Yeah 🎉🎉

the ready to be scheduled is coming from NBC. Now your file moves to Seattle. And even though many people say that this update doesn't mean much I still feel like it's an important step since at least the file is at the right office now and not with NBC anymore. 

[Bars&Saqi 120]

10 minutes ago, Letspaintcookies said:

Yeah 🎉🎉

the ready to be scheduled is coming from NBC. Now your file moves to Seattle. And even though many people say that this update doesn't mean much I still feel like it's an important step since at least the file is at the right office now and not with NBC anymore. 

Ohhh I didn't know that! So now the real wait begins.

I do think it means a lot because it means our paperwork is at least complete enough not to warrant an initial RFE.

Also that it is going to the right office! I'll celebrate any status changes that isn't an RFE or denial haha

[zhuwanyu0917 26]

4 hours ago, nerdcouple said:

Congrats! What is your local office? Couldn't tell it as you don't have a timeline

Yeah I got lazy and didn't create a timeline. But my field office is Charleston, SC. What about you?

[Mwkaasj 67]

Good news...   status changed to Case is ready to be scheduled for an Interview.     I guess from reading the post it can stay in this status for a while.    Hopefully Dallas office will schedule sooner than later.      Crossing our fingers.     
 

Will we still get a combo card if in this status or does this status stop the processing of the combo card.        We got a message from Visa Journey that the estimated date for the combo card is 5/21.

 

thanks for any responses 🙂

[Zsazsa 249]

2 minutes ago, Mwkaasj said:

Good news...   status changed to Case is ready to be scheduled for an Interview.     I guess from reading the post it can stay in this status for a while.    Hopefully Dallas office will schedule sooner than later.      Crossing our fingers.     
 

Will we still get a combo card if in this status or does this status stop the processing of the combo card.        We got a message from Visa Journey that the estimated date for the combo card is 5/21.

 

thanks for any responses 🙂

I hope that a combo card gets issued before you get the interview. That’s what I would want. Congrats on the status change. 

[Zsazsa 249]

It’s Friday the 13th! May it be a day of luck for everyone! 

[Bars&Saqi 120]

4 hours ago, Mwkaasj said:

Good news...   status changed to Case is ready to be scheduled for an Interview.     I guess from reading the post it can stay in this status for a while.    Hopefully Dallas office will schedule sooner than later.      Crossing our fingers.     
 

Will we still get a combo card if in this status or does this status stop the processing of the combo card.        We got a message from Visa Journey that the estimated date for the combo card is 5/21.

 

thanks for any responses 🙂

This status does not stop the processing of the combo card at all!

If they see that your interview will be scheduled before the combo card, then they will just send the green card and stop the EAD/AP process. But otherwise both are processed concurrently on their own respective timelines - that's why some people receive their combo cards within days of their green cards

Good luck!

[Zsazsa 249]

Hypothetical question here! 
 

I think I have a job offer coming to me 🤞🏻🤞🏻 The position does not start until the end of April (still have some time). Should I get the job offer, should I try and submit for an expedite? 
 

if there is a job offer for me I would really hate to pass on it - it’s absolutely perfect. 
 

help!

[Letspaintcookies 2,310]

14 minutes ago, Zsazsa said:

Hypothetical question here! 
 

I think I have a job offer coming to me 🤞🏻🤞🏻 The position does not start until the end of April (still have some time). Should I get the job offer, should I try and submit for an expedite? 
 

if there is a job offer for me I would really hate to pass on it - it’s absolutely perfect. 
 

help!

Of course you should. Go for it 🤞

[Zsazsa 249]

1 minute ago, Letspaintcookies said:

Of course you should. Go for it 🤞

I guess it’s all I can do at this point. Would be gutted if I had to pass this up. I’ll just cross that bridge if and when I get to it. 
 

Times like these, I realllllly need the stars to align. 

[Bars&Saqi 120]

32 minutes ago, Zsazsa said:

Hypothetical question here! 
 

I think I have a job offer coming to me 🤞🏻🤞🏻 The position does not start until the end of April (still have some time). Should I get the job offer, should I try and submit for an expedite? 
 

if there is a job offer for me I would really hate to pass on it - it’s absolutely perfect. 
 

help!

Definitely! Use the job offer as reason to expedite the EAD. Make sure you get the offer in writing because we all know how much USCIS loves documentation.

And congratulations!! I also just got a new job - today is my last day with my current company

Edited March 13, 2020 by Bars&Saqi

[Zsazsa 249]

2 minutes ago, Bars&Saqi said:

Definitely! Use the job offer as reason to expedite the EAD. Make sure you get the offer in writing because we all know how much USCIS loves documentation.

And congratulations!! I also just got a new job - today is my last day with my current company

Last day for you? Awwwwwe. New opportunity for you? 
 

thank you for the confidence. I certainly hope this all works out! 

[BiAdam 21]

On 3/11/2020 at 10:16 AM, nerdcouple said:

Two updates from my side: 

 

1) Got a letter from USCIS yesterday saying that my fingerprints can be used for the AP (I didn't know that they would send a separate letter for that)

2) Status changed to "Case is Ready to Be Scheduled for An Interview" for AOS today

 

Now the wait begins again. And Houston Rodeo is shutdown

 

 

 Does everyone get a letter about fingerprints and AP? My AP case status says 'Case Was Received' only. I gave my fingerprints on February 5th. 

[Bars&Saqi 120]

54 minutes ago, Zsazsa said:

Last day for you? Awwwwwe. New opportunity for you? 
 

thank you for the confidence. I certainly hope this all works out! 

Yess, new opportunity that I am really excited for

But because of the virus my start date was already pushed back a week :/

34 minutes ago, BiAdam said:

 Does everyone get a letter about fingerprints and AP? My AP case status says 'Case Was Received' only. I gave my fingerprints on February 5th. 

My status for AP says that too, but my EAD status is "Fingerprint Review was Completed." Since it's a combo card sometimes the AP doesn't really update as frequently because the EAD is kind of the "main" benefit.