APRIL 2020 AOS FILERS

[David_Norway 135]

On 9/23/2021 at 7:22 PM, Pat B said:

Anyone had their interview here in Sacramento, California? My PD is April 2020 AOS  

I'm still waiting for my interview in Sacramento too. My PD is March 2020! My case was "ready to be scheduled for an interview" August 18, 2020 and I haven't gotten an update since.

Sent in my EAD/AP renewal in August, but haven't heard back on that either. How long is it taking USCIS to process the EAD/AP renewal? I am planning to go to Norway in December, but can't without an renewed advance parole.

[David_Norway 135]

On 9/26/2021 at 1:24 PM, Duke & Marie said:

Finally… 6 months after my interview got an update….. NEW CARD BEING PRODUCED! 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

Congrats!! That sounds like it was a nerve-wrecking experience!! Hopefully no more delays for you!

We're still waiting for the interview...

[Viking 142]

On 9/26/2021 at 1:24 PM, Duke & Marie said:

Finally… 6 months after my interview got an update….. NEW CARD BEING PRODUCED! 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

just wondering what caused the delay after the interview - Is a 6 month delay to be expected ? Could it be due to your previous filing?

 

so stoked for you guys- we are still waiting impatiently - 

 

hope you are recovered from COVID19 implications -

 

could I ask you perhaps to write a review on your AOS experience on your timeline - I am in Los Angeles - but unsure if it is LA / LA county or LA service center - even DHS NVC who currently have jurisdiction over my case - 

 

Thank you in advance.

[stasypu 4]

Hi everyone!

 

Just a quick update after my interview today.

 

We had an appointment at 8:25 at the San Francisco office. We arrived there at 7:35, they checked our IDs and invitation letter and let us in right away (There was a very short line outside). Then we went to a window to show our invitation to the receptionist (I think?) and she put a letter on it. And then we just waited in the hall before we were called (at about 8:30). 

 

The officer asked for our passports and IDs. Then she asked my name, if I had different names, address. Then she asked my husband if he knew my birthday, his birthday, my parents' names (asked me if he pronounced them right haha). Then we described briefly about how we met and reconnected. If we knew each other's families. Then she asked me all the questions from the form. 

 

After that she asked for any new documents (we gave her insurance, taxes, lease, new pictures (she scanned the album really quick), tickets from out trips, back accounts info). She didn't really check anything of those, just put all the papers in the main folder with our case.

 

Then she also asked if my husband is getting a law degree because all our documents were very organized. 

 

That's pretty it! It took us about 10-15 minutes! Very easy, no stress, the decision was already made I guess so she didn't look really involved. She said to wait for the status update and it was updated in about 30 minutes at the website (new card is being produced).

 

Good luck to everyone still waiting, it's a tough ride but you'll be there too soon!! Don't give up and don't stress out when you go there.

[Viking 142]

5 hours ago, stasypu said:

Hi everyone!

 

Just a quick update after my interview today.

 

We had an appointment at 8:25 at the San Francisco office. We arrived there at 7:35, they checked our IDs and invitation letter and let us in right away (There was a very short line outside). Then we went to a window to show our invitation to the receptionist (I think?) and she put a letter on it. And then we just waited in the hall before we were called (at about 8:30). 

 

The officer asked for our passports and IDs. Then she asked my name, if I had different names, address. Then she asked my husband if he knew my birthday, his birthday, my parents' names (asked me if he pronounced them right haha). Then we described briefly about how we met and reconnected. If we knew each other's families. Then she asked me all the questions from the form. 

 

After that she asked for any new documents (we gave her insurance, taxes, lease, new pictures (she scanned the album really quick), tickets from out trips, back accounts info). She didn't really check anything of those, just put all the papers in the main folder with our case.

 

Then she also asked if my husband is getting a law degree because all our documents were very organized. 

 

That's pretty it! It took us about 10-15 minutes! Very easy, no stress, the decision was already made I guess so she didn't look really involved. She said to wait for the status update and it was updated in about 30 minutes at the website (new card is being produced).

 

Good luck to everyone still waiting, it's a tough ride but you'll be there too soon!! Don't give up and don't stress out when you go there.

Congratulations 🍾 

 

 thank you for the encouraging words …

[lainey122 6]

Hello everyone!

 

I just went to my GC interview yesterday at the San Francisco location. Our officer was a younger gentleman and he seemed really chill and even joked with us throughout the interview. However, at the end of our interview he didn't say anything like "congratulations, you're approved" or anything along those lines. Instead, he printed off a piece of paper indicating that they are unable to complete our case at this time and that our case is being continued until a final decision can be made. We had all the documents he asked for and even provided copies for him. The only thing I can think of that might have thrown us off is when the IO asked for the dates we met and got engaged, my husband answered incorrectly (off by a day or by a year) and I had to correct him. 😑 He's just terrible with remembering his dates...

 

I read on other VJ threads that this letter is just a formality and that everybody gets this letter regardless of being approved or not, and some IO's just give a bit more verbal hints than others. But has anyone else experienced this?

 

I just checked my online status as it's been 24 hours since our interview and there hasn't been any new updates.

 

I'm so worried 😢

[Duke & Marie 1,389]

On 10/6/2021 at 3:20 AM, Viking said:

just wondering what caused the delay after the interview - Is a 6 month delay to be expected ? Could it be due to your previous filing?

 

so stoked for you guys- we are still waiting impatiently - 

 

hope you are recovered from COVID19 implications -

 

could I ask you perhaps to write a review on your AOS experience on your timeline - I am in Los Angeles - but unsure if it is LA / LA county or LA service center - even DHS NVC who currently have jurisdiction over my case - 

 

Thank you in advance.

They gave no reason, after interview it went to must be reviewed and I was told I’d hear something within 30 day… took 6 months ugh but thank goodness it’s over with… good luck with your case, don’t lose hope things do actually move even if at snail pace 

[Viking 142]

6 hours ago, Duke & Marie said:

They gave no reason, after interview it went to must be reviewed and I was told I’d hear something within 30 day… took 6 months ugh but thank goodness it’s over with… good luck with your case, don’t lose hope things do actually move even if at snail pace 

Thank you for the encouragement- congratulations once again- at least this step is now behind you.

[Ally&Axel 43]

Hi guys, 

 

are any of you still stuck on “fingerprints were taken”? It’s been 10 months for me and my status hasn’t changed to interview ready to be scheduled.

ive noticed from other forums that it’s a common problem for April/may 2020 filers..

[Viking 142]

3 hours ago, Ally&Axel said:

Hi guys, 

 

are any of you still stuck on “fingerprints were taken”? It’s been 10 months for me and my status hasn’t changed to interview ready to be scheduled.

ive noticed from other forums that it’s a common problem for April/may 2020 filers..

Fingerprints was taken in August 2020 - still no movement despite Expedite requests and Congressional representative involvement…

 

 

[Rambava 73]

3 hours ago, Ally&Axel said:

Hi guys, 

 

are any of you still stuck on “fingerprints were taken”? It’s been 10 months for me and my status hasn’t changed to interview ready to be scheduled.

ive noticed from other forums that it’s a common problem for April/may 2020 filers..

Yeah same here! Stuck on that exact same thing, April 2020 PD. I kind of wish I would have waited more and applied later in the year. Applied at the worst possible time I could. In the process of trying to reach out to the congressman office the second time. 

[Ally&Axel 43]

41 minutes ago, Rambava said:

Yeah same here! Stuck on that exact same thing, April 2020 PD. I kind of wish I would have waited more and applied later in the year. Applied at the worst possible time I could. In the process of trying to reach out to the congressman office the second time. 

 

42 minutes ago, Viking said:

Fingerprints was taken in August 2020 - still no movement despite Expedite requests and Congressional representative involvement…

 

 

I guess that’s our luck guys.. 

I’m also going the congressional person route too and can hopefully send my stuffs tomorrow.

im also in line for a tier 2 callback for an info pass appointment in the hope for them to request my file to be released and send to the FO. Hopefully that leads somewhere but it’s been 3 weeks and they haven’t called back.

let’s keep each other updated in case there’s anything that ended up getting us to get scheduled?

[Rambava 73]

On 10/18/2021 at 3:33 PM, Ally&Axel said:

 

I guess that’s our luck guys.. 

I’m also going the congressional person route too and can hopefully send my stuffs tomorrow.

im also in line for a tier 2 callback for an info pass appointment in the hope for them to request my file to be released and send to the FO. Hopefully that leads somewhere but it’s been 3 weeks and they haven’t called back.

let’s keep each other updated in case there’s anything that ended up getting us to get scheduled?

I will keep you updated if I hear anything else! 

[Pat B 3]

I’ve also reached out to Senators and Congressman to help expedite the process. I’ve been waiting for my new card since April this year and I haven’t gotten any response from the immigration officers. My case is still under review as of the moment. 

[Viking 142]

2 hours ago, Pat B said:

I’ve also reached out to Senators and Congressman to help expedite the process. I’ve been waiting for my new card since April this year and I haven’t gotten any response from the immigration officers. My case is still under review as of the moment. 

Good luck - hope you will be successful.