May 2020 AOS Filers

[Smoothsquash 15]

My PD is May 12th. Raised a case inquiry and was told to call back after 30 days which is next week. I got the pleasure of talking to the rudest person on planet earth on my last call. They told me that they will create another service request if my current service request does not get answered within 30 days. Another agent told me it should be 30 business days. Yet another agent told me that I should have received something after 15 days. I swear they are making up rules on the spot now. At this point, I just want to be able to go home and that just seems like such a distant dream. 

[PhoenixNiro 83]

6 minutes ago, Smoothsquash said:

My PD is May 12th. Raised a case inquiry and was told to call back after 30 days which is next week. I got the pleasure of talking to the rudest person on planet earth on my last call. They told me that they will create another service request if my current service request does not get answered within 30 days. Another agent told me it should be 30 business days. Yet another agent told me that I should have received something after 15 days. I swear they are making up rules on the spot now. At this point, I just want to be able to go home and that just seems like such a distant dream. 

You are in good company. Waiting to call back on Nov 20 (30 days after our last enquiry) as have heard squat so far (we did a service inquiry through agent, also did one ourselves online,  AND we got our local state rep to do one too). Have heard nothing (PD May 28). We were also told we could make another service request after 30 days (welcome to the circus!) if we didn't hear anything, and that no they couldn't do anything about that (the rest of the world gets fired for not doing their job. Hmmmm.). Nobody seems to know anything. Timelines are whacked with no explanation. Not sure why some folks are getting biometrics and others are not with close to same PD dates at local offices. Given the restrictions on immigration, you'd think we'd be blowing through appointments. COVID closed offices briefly...been lots of time to catch up. LOTS of us in the same boat. I pray we all get some headway soon! Be nice to have a SSN and EAD to work (you know to back that new I-944) 😉 Don't mean to rant and be so sarcastic...it's a bit of a joke this process and even funnier (not) the money we've spent to get this paperwork through. Hang tight my friends...we will prevail! 💛

[PhoenixNiro 83]

On 11/12/2020 at 12:29 AM, Faith2020 said:

Hi guys. I checked online and I noticed that USCIS sent me a RFE for my I-485 should I panic? 

Also I already got a RFE for my I-360 ( I’m applying as a widow). I’m so worried is it a bad sign ? 
what are the typical RFE for an I-485 ? 

We got a RFE for our I-485 because they lost the birth certificate copies in the package. SO we sent another copy and that was that. 😐

[Smoothsquash 15]

4 minutes ago, PhoenixNiro said:

You are in good company. Waiting to call back on Nov 20 (30 days after our last enquiry) as have heard squat so far (we did a service inquiry through agent, also did one ourselves online,  AND we got our local state rep to do one too). Have heard nothing (PD May 28). We were also told we could make another service request after 30 days (welcome to the circus!) if we didn't hear anything, and that no they couldn't do anything about that (the rest of the world gets fired for not doing their job. Hmmmm.). Nobody seems to know anything. Timelines are whacked with no explanation. Not sure why some folks are getting biometrics and others are not with close to same PD dates at local offices. Given the restrictions on immigration, you'd think we'd be blowing through appointments. COVID closed offices briefly...been lots of time to catch up. LOTS of us in the same boat. I pray we all get some headway soon! Be nice to have a SSN and EAD to work (you know to back that new I-944) 😉 Don't mean to rant and be so sarcastic...it's a bit of a joke this process and even funnier (not) the money we've spent to get this paperwork through. Hang tight my friends...we will prevail! 💛🤷‍♀️

Honestly, the thing that bothers me is just how rude everyone is. And getting information out of them is like pulling teeth. I am hoping that Il have more luck next time when both my applications have crossed the USCIS processing time. Waiting for the I-765 to catch up to priority date. Don't think it will change anything, but 🤷🏽‍♀️

[Faith2020 55]

19 hours ago, PhoenixNiro said:

We got a RFE for our I-485 because they lost the birth certificate copies in the package. SO we sent another copy and that was that. 😐

Thank you. I also got a RFE they wanted my i-94 or visa stamp. So good thing it wasn’t something too crazy. 

[Faith2020 55]

19 hours ago, PhoenixNiro said:

You are in good company. Waiting to call back on Nov 20 (30 days after our last enquiry) as have heard squat so far (we did a service inquiry through agent, also did one ourselves online,  AND we got our local state rep to do one too). Have heard nothing (PD May 28). We were also told we could make another service request after 30 days (welcome to the circus!) if we didn't hear anything, and that no they couldn't do anything about that (the rest of the world gets fired for not doing their job. Hmmmm.). Nobody seems to know anything. Timelines are whacked with no explanation. Not sure why some folks are getting biometrics and others are not with close to same PD dates at local offices. Given the restrictions on immigration, you'd think we'd be blowing through appointments. COVID closed offices briefly...been lots of time to catch up. LOTS of us in the same boat. I pray we all get some headway soon! Be nice to have a SSN and EAD to work (you know to back that new I-944) 😉 Don't mean to rant and be so sarcastic...it's a bit of a joke this process and even funnier (not) the money we've spent to get this paperwork through. Hang tight my friends...we will prevail! 💛

I checked online and the person right next to my number Already got he/she biometrics. I want to cry. 

[JACKP 56]

On 11/13/2020 at 4:11 PM, PhoenixNiro said:

You are in good company. Waiting to call back on Nov 20 (30 days after our last enquiry) as have heard squat so far (we did a service inquiry through agent, also did one ourselves online,  AND we got our local state rep to do one too). Have heard nothing (PD May 28). We were also told we could make another service request after 30 days (welcome to the circus!) if we didn't hear anything, and that no they couldn't do anything about that (the rest of the world gets fired for not doing their job. Hmmmm.). Nobody seems to know anything. Timelines are whacked with no explanation. Not sure why some folks are getting biometrics and others are not with close to same PD dates at local offices. Given the restrictions on immigration, you'd think we'd be blowing through appointments. COVID closed offices briefly...been lots of time to catch up. LOTS of us in the same boat. I pray we all get some headway soon! Be nice to have a SSN and EAD to work (you know to back that new I-944) 😉 Don't mean to rant and be so sarcastic...it's a bit of a joke this process and even funnier (not) the money we've spent to get this paperwork through. Hang tight my friends...we will prevail! 💛

What I have learned here is if our case reaching to point where it is out of normal processing time then USICS officially wants to announce "Well come to the party". In the party you will be meeting with fortunate people like you , congressman and USICS customer representatives . You be served a drink calling "service request " every 30 days . You will have opportunity to be a part of this party , till you become insane 👌. 

[PhoenixNiro 83]

12 hours ago, JACKP said:

What I have learned here is if our case reaching to point where it is out of normal processing time then USICS officially wants to announce "Well come to the party". In the party you will be meeting with fortunate people like you , congressman and USICS customer representatives . You be served a drink calling "service request " every 30 days . You will have opportunity to be a part of this party , till you become insane 👌. 

Here's the response we got to our online request about getting a biometrics appointment (PD May 28):  Thank you for your inquiry...Regarding the status of your Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization.

Biometrics appointments are scheduled as slots become available at the ASC. Once you have been scheduled for an appointment, you will receive an ASC Appointment Notice to appear at a certain date and time at your local ASC. You must take the ASC Appointment Notice and photo ID to your appointment. 

 

I think that was our Welcome to the Party confirmation! 🤪 Next week will be 30 days from our service request (put in by agent). Senator's request was shortly after that. Stay tuned...😉

[JACKP 56]

2 hours ago, PhoenixNiro said:

Here's the response we got to our online request about getting a biometrics appointment (PD May 28):  Thank you for your inquiry...Regarding the status of your Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization.

Biometrics appointments are scheduled as slots become available at the ASC. Once you have been scheduled for an appointment, you will receive an ASC Appointment Notice to appear at a certain date and time at your local ASC. You must take the ASC Appointment Notice and photo ID to your appointment. 

 

I think that was our Welcome to the Party confirmation! 🤪 Next week will be 30 days from our service request (put in by agent). Senator's request was shortly after that. Stay tuned...😉

I got the same response from the congressman . And we are at the verge of another lockdown due to COVID . If ASC gets closed this time , I am definitely gonna loose my JOB😡!

[keeza 0]

Hi all! 
I am a May filer based in Houston. Got biometric appointment for August that got cancelled. Been waiting since then for new biometric appointment and got my letter this weekend - my appointment is now 3 Dec. Hope that doesn’t get cancelled. How long does it generally take to process the EAD and AP card?
 

Anyone in Houston able to tell me what the timeframes are like for EAD and GC? I’m anxious to go back home and see my elderly mum who lives alone ☹️

Edited November 16, 2020 by keeza

[Ally&Axel 43]

On 11/15/2020 at 8:30 AM, JACKP said:

I got the same response from the congressman . And we are at the verge of another lockdown due to COVID . If ASC gets closed this time , I am definitely gonna loose my JOB😡!

Oh my gosh the last thing we need is another ASC closure.. I have a job offer too and will probably lose it because of USCIS being so slow. Do you think we could file for "financial loss to a company or person" with the job offer without affecting our case with the I944 rule. I know it was possible back when the immigration system was easier but of course trump had to ruin things up.

[JACKP 56]

4 hours ago, Ally&Axel said:

Oh my gosh the last thing we need is another ASC closure.. I have a job offer too and will probably lose it because of USCIS being so slow. Do you think we could file for "financial loss to a company or person" with the job offer without affecting our case with the I944 rule. I know it was possible back when the immigration system was easier but of course trump had to ruin things up.

I think you may want to consider contacting USICS to expedite your case , based on this.  I have seen some people getting success.

[Faith2020 55]

4 hours ago, Ally&Axel said:

Oh my gosh the last thing we need is another ASC closure.. I have a job offer too and will probably lose it because of USCIS being so slow. Do you think we could file for "financial loss to a company or person" with the job offer without affecting our case with the I944 rule. I know it was possible back when the immigration system was easier but of course trump had to ruin things up.

 That would not make your case goes any faster. I did and I’m still waiting and nothing. 

[Nastya_7smile 97]

I got Tier agent 2 call today, she said to me to wait. Everything is delay cause quarantine. Also, she said that If for 30 days I will not receive appointment notice put service request again 

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Filed 06/02/2020

NOA-1 06/16/2020

RFE- 06/30/2020

Response for RFE received by local office-07/09/2020
Service request submitted- 10/06/2020 (still not answer)

Called USCIS and request for Tier Agent 2 call 11/06/2020

Tier agent 2 call- 11/16/2020.

 

Lee Summit office, Missouri 

Edited November 16, 2020 by Nastya_7smile

[Ally&Axel 43]

19 hours ago, Faith2020 said:

 That would not make your case goes any faster. I did and I’m still waiting and nothing. 

You did exactly this and nothing? I should have filled for opt when I had the chance, that would have been much faster!