June 2020 AOS Filers

[KAP2019 187]

We had our interview this afternoon at Lawrence ASC. New card is being produced!!!

 

Heads up about the medical...I was under the impression that it's good for 2 years, but that's only if it's been certified by USCIS within 60 days. So he almost asked for a new one. I did mine July 2020. But then I explained that the deficiency notice said Do NOT mail. Anyway, thankfully they accepted it! Saved us needing an updated one, phew!

[HRQX 4,145]

2 hours ago, KAP2019 said:

I was under the impression that it's good for 2 years, but that's only if it's been certified by USCIS within 60 days.

It's clear that the IO misunderstood the I-693 Policy. The USCIS Policy Manual says that you can't do your medical more than 60 days BEFORE you file your I-485. Yours was valid because it was done after you filed I-485 and it was still sealed. https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-8-part-b-chapter-4

Form I-693 Submitted to USCIS On or After November 1, 2018

When did civil surgeon sign?	I-693 retains evidentiary value through
No more than 60 days before applicant filed underlying benefit application with USCIS	2 years from date civil surgeon signed I-693
After applicant filed benefit application with USCIS	2 years from date civil surgeon signed I-693
More than 60 days before applicant filed benefit application with USCIS	N/A – I-693 not valid at time applicant submits I-693 to USCIS

 

[KAP2019 187]

2 hours ago, HRQX said:

It's clear that the IO misunderstood the I-693 Policy. The USCIS Policy Manual says that you can't do your medical more than 60 days BEFORE you file your I-485. Yours was valid because it was done after you filed I-485 and it was still sealed. https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-8-part-b-chapter-4

Form I-693 Submitted to USCIS On or After November 1, 2018

When did civil surgeon sign?	I-693 retains evidentiary value through
No more than 60 days before applicant filed underlying benefit application with USCIS	2 years from date civil surgeon signed I-693
After applicant filed benefit application with USCIS	2 years from date civil surgeon signed I-693
More than 60 days before applicant filed benefit application with USCIS	N/A – I-693 not valid at time applicant submits I-693 to USCIS

 

Oh great! I was pretty sure I hadn't grossly misunderstood the I-693 instructions...and I likely read them many times before having it done. Interesting that he didn't know the policy on that. That's kind of surprising! But I'm glad it didn't become an issue. Thanks for replying!

[MNH 24]

16 hours ago, KAP2019 said:

We had our interview this afternoon at Lawrence ASC. New card is being produced!!!

 

Heads up about the medical...I was under the impression that it's good for 2 years, but that's only if it's been certified by USCIS within 60 days. So he almost asked for a new one. I did mine July 2020. But then I explained that the deficiency notice said Do NOT mail. Anyway, thankfully they accepted it! Saved us needing an updated one, phew!

Congratulations!!

Now they are opening the consular processing. Did your I-130 approval discussed during the interview? Our still shows at NVC on ceas site.

[KAP2019 187]

13 minutes ago, MNH said:

Congratulations!!

Now they are opening the consular processing. Did your I-130 approval discussed during the interview? Our still shows at NVC on ceas site.

Yes, I actually I had a date for a consular interview prior to biometrics for AOS. But I chose to continue pursuing AOS. I didn't want to leave my husband or travel while pregnant. The I-130 didn't come up at all yesterday! So either the consulate returned it or USCIS requested it back. 

[silvertruck 20]

Finally, after 9 months of waiting and countless chat with Emma, my EAD/AP is now approved!

 

It looks like my case was adjudicated under normal processing despite my expedite request since it's too close to USCIS processing time when I submitted the latter.

 

Here's my EAD/AP timeline:

 

06/04/2020 - NOA1

12/15/2020 - Biometrics

02/24/2021 - New Card Being Produced

02/25/2021 - Case Approved

 

Don't lose hope, patience is a virtue! Good luck all!

[Celebi 139]

44 minutes ago, silvertruck said:

06/04/2020 - NOA1

12/15/2020 - Biometrics

02/24/2021 - New Card Being Produced

02/25/2021 - Case Approved

 

Don't lose hope, patience is a virtue! Good luck all!

Mine just got updated to new card being produced as well. Congratulations!

[19jimmybean 10]

My case is now scheduled for an interview! I applied for AOS in June, had biometrics sometime in August and got my EAD in October.

Was anyone able to have his/her lawyer present via phone while in the interview or does anyone know of someone?

Our interview letter mentions this possibility but is this guaranteed?

[KAP2019 187]

2 hours ago, 19jimmybean said:

My case is now scheduled for an interview! I applied for AOS in June, had biometrics sometime in August and got my EAD in October.

Was anyone able to have his/her lawyer present via phone while in the interview or does anyone know of someone?

Our interview letter mentions this possibility but is this guaranteed?

Just answered your question in another thread. Not necessary to post your question in multiple places.

[juancarlos 126]

Finally some good news!! The status for my I-765 changed today to "New card is being produced", after 7 months!!

 

How long should normally take to receive it at home?

[Shan181 59]

44 minutes ago, juancarlos said:

Finally some good news!! The status for my I-765 changed today to "New card is being produced", after 7 months!!

 

How long should normally take to receive it at home?

Congratz man. In a week you should get it

[Blanca&Ivan 4]

Hello, everyone!
I have a question... After the case status changes to “Case is Ready to Be Scheduled for An Interview” how long the interview is scheduled?

 

Thank you.

[KAP2019 187]

15 minutes ago, Blanca&Ivan said:

Hello, everyone!
I have a question... After the case status changes to “Case is Ready to Be Scheduled for An Interview” how long the interview is scheduled?

 

Thank you.

Very dependent on your local ASC!

You can compare timelines in Denver here: https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/aoslist.php?vtype=0&op8=Denver+CO&interview=&xfr=&op1=3&op2=d&op3=&op4=1&op5=&cfl=0
People don't always come back to update their timeline though.

Looks like ~1-3 months after biometrics?

Edited March 8, 2021 by KAP2019

[SusnOwen 160]

We received a text message this morning that our interview has been scheduled!  Now to stalk the mailbox until it arrives!!!

[Brklyn Belle 71]

Hello! Has anyone on this thread had to apply for EAD renewal yet?  If so, did you pay an additional filing fee?