June 2020 AOS Filers

[Kai & Jer 14]

Just wanna share the experience of my attempt to expedite my EAD and AP:

 

My grandpa passed away, I wanted to go back to my home country for his wedding, so I called the Tier 1 agent and explained my situation. On top of that my partner is injured and it hinders his ability to work, so I prepared my grandpa's death certificate, documents that prove my relationship to him, my husband's doctor letter and medical bill. I wanted to be as prepared as I could so they won't have any reason to deny my request.

 

I saw it on this forum that someone else experienced a similar situation and they were given a fax number so they could digitally send in the evidence and got their combo card approved in a week. I didn't get any fax number so I called back asking to be connected with a Tier 2 agent. They called me back, he said I needed to be more patient and just wait for the email response.

 

So I did, a few hours after I talked to the Tier 2 agent, my request was denied. on "check case status" page it says I "didn't provide enough evidence to make an extreme emergent case", and in the email reply they said they didn't have my biometrics info on file so they couldn't process my expedite request.

 

Here's the thing, I got all the documents prepared, they never asked me to present the evidence. And the whole "we don't have your biometrics so there's nothing we can do" response sounded pretty lame to me -- if you really wanna help me, schedule me one.

 

So now it looks like I'm gonna have to choose between staying in the US with my husband, and being home for my family when they need me the most. 

Edited August 19, 2020 by Kai & Jeremy

[Ella84 50]

2 hours ago, E_pluribus_unum said:

You guys are one step closer. I am still waiting on the I-693 deficiency letter and biometrics. Hopefully they move through quickly...I am in Sacramento and I am not sure how backed up the USCIS office is here. 

Yeah just one little step. 

The letter took 11 days to get to me. 

My status never changed 

I would be happier if it was the biometrics.

 

I'm in LA so yeah they probably very backed up to. I'm tired of hearing 90 days after they open I should expect it smh.

 

I just wanne work but nothing will happen without biometrics. 

 

 

Edited August 19, 2020 by Ella84

[Shan181 59]

Does I-485J require additional supporting documents like I-944? 

[MNH 24]

On 8/17/2020 at 11:44 PM, AC&MH said:

Finally some good news for us...

 

After resubmitting our wrongfully rejected K1 and K2 AOS

 

CC was charged on 8/12

SMS were received 8/17 for all 6 forms

 

Best wishes for everyone else going through this...

 

 

 

Yeaaaa..so happy for you. Wish you a very smooth sailing from here onwards.

[E_pluribus_unum 73]

Aside from the whole I-944 situation, we may now have to deal with the fact that USCIS will have to furlough 2/3 of its work force by the end of August: https://www.forbes.com/sites/stuartanderson/2020/08/17/uscis-staff-furloughs-will-grind-legal-immigration-to-a-halt/#3106d9521152

 

with the house and senate in recess, I don't think there will be much of an update regarding the budget for USCIS. 

 

Think delays are bad now? If they have to furlough, they will get much worse. This has been a horrible roller-coaster just to go through the process legally in this country. 

 

I am trying to stay positive and hoping for the best, but if USCIS does not get the needed funds, those employees will be furloughed and this will essentially grind the process to a halt. There is a Senator trying to convince USCIS to delay the furloughs through the end of September and I hope that they at least consider that.

 

Let us hope for the best.

[juancarlos 126]

1 hour ago, E_pluribus_unum said:

Aside from the whole I-944 situation, we may now have to deal with the fact that USCIS will have to furlough 2/3 of its work force by the end of August: https://www.forbes.com/sites/stuartanderson/2020/08/17/uscis-staff-furloughs-will-grind-legal-immigration-to-a-halt/#3106d9521152

 

with the house and senate in recess, I don't think there will be much of an update regarding the budget for USCIS. 

 

Think delays are bad now? If they have to furlough, they will get much worse. This has been a horrible roller-coaster just to go through the process legally in this country. 

 

I am trying to stay positive and hoping for the best, but if USCIS does not get the needed funds, those employees will be furloughed and this will essentially grind the process to a halt. There is a Senator trying to convince USCIS to delay the furloughs through the end of September and I hope that they at least consider that.

 

Let us hope for the best.

I know man,  this is the apocalypsis! I am assuming that things will be more delayed is that furlough goes ahead... but let's see what happens

[KAP2019 187]

1 hour ago, E_pluribus_unum said:

Aside from the whole I-944 situation, we may now have to deal with the fact that USCIS will have to furlough 2/3 of its work force by the end of August: https://www.forbes.com/sites/stuartanderson/2020/08/17/uscis-staff-furloughs-will-grind-legal-immigration-to-a-halt/#3106d9521152

 

with the house and senate in recess, I don't think there will be much of an update regarding the budget for USCIS. 

 

Think delays are bad now? If they have to furlough, they will get much worse. This has been a horrible roller-coaster just to go through the process legally in this country. 

 

I am trying to stay positive and hoping for the best, but if USCIS does not get the needed funds, those employees will be furloughed and this will essentially grind the process to a halt. There is a Senator trying to convince USCIS to delay the furloughs through the end of September and I hope that they at least consider that.

 

Let us hope for the best.

Definitely crawled into bed and cried when I read that article last week.

[itscarly 114]

On 8/7/2020 at 2:02 PM, itscarly said:

Finally an update

 

June 22: AoS in Chicago lockbox

July 13: received NOA letters

July 28: received biometrics appointment

August 13: biometrics appointment!
 

I’m going to cry of happiness I swear, today August 19 I got this notification on my case 😭❤️ Thank you VJ community for giving me all the information I needed to send! 

[Shan181 59]

22 minutes ago, itscarly said:

I’m going to cry of happiness I swear, today August 19 I got this notification on my case 😭❤️ Thank you VJ community for giving me all the information I needed to send! 

Wow! This is great news! I hope they will schedule the interview soon too. Good luck 

[Roxy&Ryan 72]

1 hour ago, itscarly said:

I’m going to cry of happiness I swear, today August 19 I got this notification on my case 😭❤️ Thank you VJ community for giving me all the information I needed to send! 

Wow! Just wow! Screaming 👏 congrats. Are you a K1 filer? June though, real quick.

[Celebi 136]

1 hour ago, itscarly said:

I’m going to cry of happiness I swear, today August 19 I got this notification on my case 😭❤️ Thank you VJ community for giving me all the information I needed to send! 

 

Wow! This was fast! Congratulations  Have you received your EAD/ AP card as well?

[19jimmybean 9]

How long does it usually take from there? I had my biometrics on last Friday, just checked my I-485 status and it says "Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview".

[itscarly 114]

1 hour ago, Roxy&Ryan said:

Wow! Just wow! Screaming 👏 congrats. Are you a K1 filer? June though, real quick.

Thank you! AoS filer, it took less than 2 months, I’m excited

[itscarly 114]

1 hour ago, Celebi said:

Wow! This was fast! Congratulations  Have you received your EAD/ AP card as well?

Thank you! No I-130 or EAD update so far, I didn’t file for AP

[Shan181 59]

18 minutes ago, itscarly said:

Thank you! No I-130 or EAD update so far, I didn’t file for AP

I have heard that USCIS is trying to expedite green card, so they don't need staff working on EAD (unless there is expedite request). That way you will get the green card sooner and avoid the need of EAD/AP.