APRIL 2020 AOS FILERS

[eabrophy 25]

https://www.uscis.gov/news/news-releases/uscis-averts-furlough-of-nearly-70-of-workforce

 

Good news, furlough has been averted! Unfortunately, they also say waiting times will be longer because they had to cut federal contracts that assist adjudicators but I'm choosing to look at the bright side 😀

[Charlesvb12 61]

7 hours ago, RCable said:

We have “EAD card produced” as of yesterday. But no changes to our AOS, it still says “Biometrics scheduled” and the AP just says case received. We didn’t expedite.

This was without a expedite request?

[Indie2020 35]

I got my Nebraska Driving License today just with my I-797 from I-485 passport, expired I94 and SSN. Fortunately, I had my SSN from many years ago. I went fully armed with the REAL Act ready to show them that my expired I94 and Adjustment of Status I-797 is enough to show lawful presence and prepared myself for a battle. But, to my surprise, I handed over my paperwork, passport, expired I-94 and proof of address and they just processed it without any questions. And to boot, after passing the written and driving test, they issued me with a 5 year license. Given I made no appointment and DMV's are notoriously horrible, I was there a grand total of 65 minutes from the moment I walked in to leaving with a temporary license in my hand. I remember years ago queuing for 4 hours just to enter a DMV in Houston years ago..

 

 

[RCable 75]

1 hour ago, Charlesvb12 said:

This was without a expedite request?

Nope. 
 

But, we had the I-130 approved before we even did the AOS, so I don’t know if that sped things along or not. We were originally going the CR1 route.

[Linnn 108]

So, today I tried reaching out to USCIS again to find out if there has been any movement regarding my biometrics appointment.

Unfortunately nothing at all (we're in Wisconsin) and filed on 04/23. This is getting more and more frustrating

[SeanDowney0309 47]

18 minutes ago, Buma said:

So, today I tried reaching out to USCIS again to find out if there has been any movement regarding my biometrics appointment.

Unfortunately nothing at all (we're in Wisconsin) and filed on 04/23. This is getting more and more frustrating

Have you spoken to a Tier 2 officer?

[Linnn 108]

1 minute ago, SeanDowney0309 said:

Have you spoken to a Tier 2 officer?

No, they usually cut me off with that there is nothing they can do and that the status is pending. Were you able to get through to a Tier 2 officer?

[SeanDowney0309 47]

2 minutes ago, Buma said:

No, they usually cut me off with that there is nothing they can do and that the status is pending. Were you able to get through to a Tier 2 officer?

If you call first thing in the morning, when you speak to a representative just say you would like to speak to a Tier 2 officer and you will be put in a callback system. I would absolutely recommend doing it. I originally missed my first biometrics appointment, I had phoned and used live chat (Emma) several times and was told no appointment. It wasn't until I spoke to a Tier 2 I was told about my biometrics appointment that I missed. Rescheduled for Sep 1st now though, so all good.

[IlyaM 11]

Recieved TWO biometrics letters for 8/24 and 8/25. One of them had my name spelled wrong. They took both appointment letters at ASC, took fingerprints and told me not to come on 25th (but I still came there just to be on the safe side). 

Filed the petition in the end of April. 

[Linnn 108]

1 hour ago, SeanDowney0309 said:

If you call first thing in the morning, when you speak to a representative just say you would like to speak to a Tier 2 officer and you will be put in a callback system. I would absolutely recommend doing it. I originally missed my first biometrics appointment, I had phoned and used live chat (Emma) several times and was told no appointment. It wasn't until I spoke to a Tier 2 I was told about my biometrics appointment that I missed. Rescheduled for Sep 1st now though, so all good.

Thanks so much! I'll try that tomorrow morning. Did you call a specific number?

[SeanDowney0309 47]

7 minutes ago, Buma said:

Thanks so much! I'll try that tomorrow morning. Did you call a specific number?

No, the same USCIS customer support number

 

[portorusa 431]

2 hours ago, RCable said:

Nope. 
 

But, we had the I-130 approved before we even did the AOS, so I don’t know if that sped things along or not. We were originally going the CR1 route.

We are in the same situation with a preapproved I-130 and switched from CR1 to AOS. I found out that it would take longer time for my husband to get his green card as he won’t be approved during the interview or immediately after😩

[Munachimso 38]

Some good news today. I expedited my EAD on August 13th, got it approved on August 14th. Got the NOA approval letter in mail within one week of approval. And the real card is coming. Can’t wait to see what it looks like ... Good luck all

[miri_sp 6]

5 hours ago, Buma said:

So, today I tried reaching out to USCIS again to find out if there has been any movement regarding my biometrics appointment.

Unfortunately nothing at all (we're in Wisconsin) and filed on 04/23. This is getting more and more frustrating

I have tried that too. I called them the third time today and they keep telling me that I just have to wait and it takes up to 90 days. Which super frustrating considering people who filed months later are getting biometrics done. My receipt date is 04/13. 

[Tmac88 15]

1 hour ago, miri_sp said:

I have tried that too. I called them the third time today and they keep telling me that I just have to wait and it takes up to 90 days. Which super frustrating considering people who filed months later are getting biometrics done. My receipt date is 04/13. 

Same here. Receipt date 04/14 and no word on biometrics for us yet. It’s pointless to call or chat since they just continue to repeat 90 days.