December 2020 Filers - AOS

[Christian Alvarad 17]

Hey! I know this is a December only group but I would like to share my timeline with you all. I tried to send everything on December 2020 and I think it got lost because I never received a confirmation from USCIS or the LockBox so I sent it again on January the 4th 2021.

Our journey so far for concurrent filing of I-130 & I-485 with I-765 & I-131:

Current Visa: B2

ASC: Baltimore, MD

Priority Date: 01/07/2021

 

2021

01/04/2021: Sent packet via USPS

01/07/2021: Chicago Lockbox received the packet 

01/13/2021: Received text messages for all forms (I-130, I-765, I-131, I-485) and CC charged for $1225.00 and $535.00

01/15/2021: Received all letters in the mail and used I-485 to get a drivers license at the MVA. (worked just fine)

01/30/2021: Received Biometrics appointment letter for 02/26/2021

02/26/2021: Biometrics done and case was updated to "Show fingerprints were taken".

 

Hope this will help all of you.

[raizujukishi 10]

8 hours ago, Christian Alvarad said:

Hey! I know this is a December only group but I would like to share my timeline with you all. I tried to send everything on December 2020 and I think it got lost because I never received a confirmation from USCIS or the LockBox so I sent it again on January the 4th 2021.

Our journey so far for concurrent filing of I-130 & I-485 with I-765 & I-131:

Current Visa: B2

ASC: Baltimore, MD

Priority Date: 01/07/2021

 

2021

01/04/2021: Sent packet via USPS

01/07/2021: Chicago Lockbox received the packet 

01/13/2021: Received text messages for all forms (I-130, I-765, I-131, I-485) and CC charged for $1225.00 and $535.00

01/15/2021: Received all letters in the mail and used I-485 to get a drivers license at the MVA. (worked just fine)

01/30/2021: Received Biometrics appointment letter for 02/26/2021

02/26/2021: Biometrics done and case was updated to "Show fingerprints were taken".

 

Hope this will help all of you.

Yours was so fast! My PD is 12/21 and still nothing other than the NOAs.
I guess San Diego is one of the slowest ASC right now.

[Claireh703 18]

55 minutes ago, raizujukishi said:

Yours was so fast! My PD is 12/21 and still nothing other than the NOAs.
I guess San Diego is one of the slowest ASC right now.

What is the Priority Date?

[Claireh703 18]

On 2/25/2021 at 9:52 AM, iy2020 said:

I had done my biometrics earlier in the day that I sent out my AP application. 
 

I said I might have to travel abroad for a research project I’m a part of. But I’ve seen that many applying for AP through AOS do not to give a specific reason/dates/locations they plan on traveling. Those instructions are aimed more at DACA holders and people holding other statuses. 
 

And thank you! I’ve seen some movement, too! I’m not in too much of a rush because I’m an F-1 and I’m currently working under 20 hours at my school, but it would be nice to have it just in case. 

Me again!  Did you have to pay to submit the I-131 because you didn't include it in with your AOS application package?

[raizujukishi 10]

5 minutes ago, Claireh703 said:

Me again!  Did you have to pay to submit the I-131 because you didn't include it in with your AOS application package?

I-131 is free. Just send a copy of your I-485 NOA together with your I-131 application.

[iy2020 118]

6 minutes ago, Claireh703 said:

Me again!  Did you have to pay to submit the I-131 because you didn't include it in with your AOS application package?

Nope. All EAD/APs (including renewals) are free while your AOS is pending. I only had to include a copy of my NOA with it as proof I had already paid for my AOS fees. 

[Claireh703 18]

1 minute ago, raizujukishi said:

I-131 is free. Just send a copy of your I-485 NOA together with your I-131 application.

Thanks!

[raizujukishi 10]

On 2/27/2021 at 4:16 PM, Claireh703 said:

What is the Priority Date?

Priority Date is the date when USCIS received your I-130 application (for family-based petitions).

[raizujukishi 10]

On 1/16/2021 at 6:57 AM, raizujukishi said:

Good day! I hope you are all having a good start of the year.

I can't find a timeline/progress discussion for December 2020 filers so I created one. 

I know it's too early to create a thread like this but seeing someone whose application is moving makes me hopeful and at peace. 

 

For anyone who filed their AOS application in December 2020, please feel free to share your progress in this thread!

Thank you and good luck to all of us!

 

Our journey so far for concurrent filing of I-130 & I-485 with I-765 & I-131:

Current Visa: B2

Service Center: NBC

ASC: San Diego, CA

Priority Date: 12/21/2020

 

2020

12/16/2020: Send packet via UPS

12/21/2020: Chicago Lockbox received the packet

 

2021

01/05/2020: Credit card charged for I-130 & I-485

01/11/2020: Received e-notification via text message

01/15/2020: Received NOA for all of the forms // NOA dated: Jan. 09, 2021

 

I got my biometrics appointment today! It's for March 19, 2021. 

Do you think it's possible to attend the biometrics earlier than your appointment? I made an expedite request yesterday via emma, I don't want the request to be put on hold because I don't have bios yet. 

[raizujukishi 10]

On 1/15/2021 at 2:57 PM, raizujukishi said:

Good day! I hope you are all having a good start of the year.

I can't find a timeline/progress discussion for December 2020 filers so I created one. 

I know it's too early to create a thread like this but seeing someone whose application is moving makes me hopeful and at peace. 

 

For anyone who filed their AOS application in December 2020, please feel free to share your progress in this thread!

Thank you and good luck to all of us!

 

Our journey so far for concurrent filing of I-130 & I-485 with I-765 & I-131:

Current Visa: B2

Service Center: NBC

ASC: San Diego, CA

Priority Date: 12/21/2020

 

2020

12/16/2020: Send packet via UPS

12/21/2020: Chicago Lockbox received the packet

 

2021

01/05/2020: Credit card charged for I-130 & I-485

01/11/2020: Received e-notification via text message

01/15/2020: Received NOA for all of the forms // NOA dated: Jan. 09, 2021

 

Just an update.

 

I did my biometrics today. (Yey!) Tried to have my bio earlier than my schedule but ASC San Diego is very strict about the appointment schedule. 
 

I also sent an expedite request for I-765 last March 5, got a response last March 15 via mail. It says I need to get my bio first before they can process the expedite request and just to file another request after my bio. I’ll be requesting an expedite again on Monday (03/22).

 

To those who already got their EAD, how long did it take before your I-765 got approved and mailed to you? Thanks!

[KurtDarryl23 14]

Our priority date is the 12/03/2020 still no bio appointment yet though. Our ASC will be Orlando I guess there pretty busy over here.

[Claireh703 18]

15 hours ago, raizujukishi said:

I also sent an expedite request for I-765 last March 5, got a response last March 15 via mail. It says I need to get my bio first before they can process the expedite request and just to file another request after my bio. I’ll be requesting an expedite again on Monday (03/22).

This is so interesting.  I spoke to my lawyer about trying to expedite mine but she said that, since I'd already had my bio appt, it's probably not worth it as it should be approved soon.  She says it usually takes 1-2 months for the decision and it's been a month since mine so fingers crossed.

 

Out of interest though, what grounds did you claim to expedite yours?

[raizujukishi 10]

46 minutes ago, Claireh703 said:

This is so interesting.  I spoke to my lawyer about trying to expedite mine but she said that, since I'd already had my bio appt, it's probably not worth it as it should be approved soon.  She says it usually takes 1-2 months for the decision and it's been a month since mine so fingers crossed.

 

Out of interest though, what grounds did you claim to expedite yours?

I’ll file under financial loss. I’ve read many successful expedite request. They got their EAD in less than 2 weeks.

[AlexaC 28]

7 hours ago, raizujukishi said:

I’ll file under financial loss. I’ve read many successful expedite request. They got their EAD in less than 2 weeks.

Hi! I’m interested in maybe filing for an expedite request due to financial loss too 

If i read correctly you sent your AOS and EAD package december 16 and had your bio appointment recently right?

I filed mine december 22 and still haven’t heard anything. What email address are you sending the expedite request? 

 

Thank you in advance! 

[raizujukishi 10]

12 minutes ago, Alexag said:

Hi! I’m interested in maybe filing for an expedite request due to financial loss too 

If i read correctly you sent your AOS and EAD package december 16 and had your bio appointment recently right?

I filed mine december 22 and still haven’t heard anything. What email address are you sending the expedite request? 

 

Thank you in advance! 

They received my application on Dec. 21.

 

I requested via Emma — asked for a live representative

Edited March 21, 2021 by raizujukishi