September 2021 - AOS Filers

[AndrAlb 63]

2 hours ago, Pizookie said:

Thanks for that info! Is your case IOE091348xxxx or 1347xxxx? Mine is 1349, so I can hopefully expect something soon. Did you see if any changed to "interview ready to be scheduled" or just RFEs?

Hello! It’s actually a 1346xxxx. No case is ready to be scheduled for an interview, according to Lawfully that’ll come like 2 months after bio- probably because they send the non-rfed ones to the field offices around the country. Fingers crossed for no rfe these days 🤞🏻

[Alchanphel 14]

An update on my progress - I received an RFE today for my long-form birth certificate, despite this being included in the original packet AND being part of the files scanned and uploaded to my account by USCIS.

 

Based on other forums and groups that I'm in, lots of September K-1 filers are receiving the same RFE.

 

The RFE letter states that "You must either mail the requested information to the address shown below or scan and upload your response using your USCIS online account (if applicable)", and there is an option to respond with evidence via my USCIS online account.

 

Is it really as straightforward as just uploading a PDF of my birth certificate scan to my account? And are there any theories on why so many September filers are getting this RFE?

Edited October 28, 2021 by Alchanphel

[AndrAlb 63]

15 minutes ago, Alchanphel said:

An update on my progress - I received an RFE today for my long-form birth certificate, despite this being included in the original packet AND being part of the files scanned and uploaded to my account by USCIS.

 

Based on other forums and groups that I'm in, lots of September K-1 filers are receiving the same RFE.

 

The RFE letter states that "You must either mail the requested information to the address shown below or scan and upload your response using your USCIS online account (if applicable)", and there is an option to respond with evidence via my USCIS online account.

 

Is it really as straightforward as just uploading a PDF of my birth certificate scan to my account? And are there any theories on why so many September filers are getting this RFE?

Considering you sent the document listed on the US reciprocity website, translated if applicable, the only option left is to send it again. I saw many pointless rfes lately! You got this! 

Edited October 28, 2021 by AndrAlb

[googly3 16]

41 minutes ago, Alchanphel said:

An update on my progress - I received an RFE today for my long-form birth certificate, despite this being included in the original packet AND being part of the files scanned and uploaded to my account by USCIS.

 

Based on other forums and groups that I'm in, lots of September K-1 filers are receiving the same RFE.

 

The RFE letter states that "You must either mail the requested information to the address shown below or scan and upload your response using your USCIS online account (if applicable)", and there is an option to respond with evidence via my USCIS online account.

 

Is it really as straightforward as just uploading a PDF of my birth certificate scan to my account? And are there any theories on why so many September filers are getting this RFE?

Dang, that sucks. I've seen similar stuff before where people can see the files uploaded by USCIS in their account, but still got the RFE. I think it is pretty straightforward, just follow their instructions and wait for the response on the RFE.

 

If you don't mind, what's the general range of your case number?; from the commenters above it looks like around IOE091348xxxx is where they are currently reviewing. Is yours around here? Mine's around IOE091364xxxx, so just wanted to get an idea.

[JandK24 19]

USCIS sent me RFIE for i-864, even though I already submitted it and it's correct. In my online account, they didn't upload the i-864 form, only the supporting document. Maybe they lost it? So I talked to a lawyer, she said it's mostly USCIS mistake and told me to resubmit the i-864 form again with same supporting tax documents but with updated pay stubs. Little bit annoyed but whatever, gonna resubmit it again soon.

[Pizookie 52]

10 minutes ago, JandK24 said:

USCIS sent me RFIE for i-864, even though I already submitted it and it's correct. In my online account, they didn't upload the i-864 form, only the supporting document. Maybe they lost it? So I talked to a lawyer, she said it's mostly USCIS mistake and told me to resubmit the i-864 form again with same supporting tax documents but with updated pay stubs. Little bit annoyed but whatever, gonna resubmit it again soon.

Hey! I remember we have similar timelines. My PD is 9/15. My case number is IOE0913498XXX, but no action for nearby cases. Wondering what yours is after 134ABXXX, ie A and B? 

 

Also it'd be great if you can add your info to the timeline function so it helps others know where your field office is 😅

[JandK24 19]

5 minutes ago, Pizookie said:

Hey! I remember we have similar timelines. My PD is 9/15. My case number is IOE0913498XXX, but no action for nearby cases. Wondering what yours is after 134ABXXX, ie A and B? 

 

Also it'd be great if you can add your info to the timeline function so it helps others know where your field office is 😅

I'm in Sacramento, CA

Case number: IOE0913454XXX

 

Timeline:

Sept 13: Package delivered to Chicago Lockbox

Sept 15: NOAs via text

Sept 16: Checks cashed 

Sept 20: NOAs in the mail

Sept 24: Biometrics scheduled 

Oct 4: Biometrics appointment notice in the mail. 

Oct 22: Biometrics appointment 

Oct 23: case is being actively reviewed by USCIS (I-485, I-765)

Oct 27: Request for initial evidence 

[Pizookie 52]

1 minute ago, JandK24 said:

I'm in Sacramento, CA

Case number: IOE0913454XXX

 

Timeline:

Sept 13: Package delivered to Chicago Lockbox

Sept 15: NOAs via text

Sept 16: Checks cashed 

Sept 20: NOAs in the mail

Sept 24: Biometrics scheduled 

Oct 4: Biometrics appointment notice in the mail. 

Oct 22: Biometrics appointment 

Oct 23: case is being actively reviewed by USCIS (I-485, I-765)

Oct 27: Request for initial evidence 

Thanks!

 

And sorry I meant the "Timeline" function on Visa Journey. For example if you click on my name and scroll to the bottom there's a link that says "Timeline". Not sure if you know about that?

[JandK24 19]

6 minutes ago, Pizookie said:

Thanks!

 

And sorry I meant the "Timeline" function on Visa Journey. For example if you click on my name and scroll to the bottom there's a link that says "Timeline". Not sure if you know about that?

I created my timeline finally!

[boy2aman 89]

3 hours ago, Alchanphel said:

Is it really as straightforward as just uploading a PDF of my birth certificate scan to my account? And are there any theories on why so many September filers are getting this RFE?

I recently heard of a similar case after the interview they got RFE'd for a long form birth but it was already included in the original submission packet and uploaded on the myuscis account. The beneficiary contacted them and said it was already there and she could see it on her online account and after that her case status changed to new card being produced. 

 

So I would think it's fine to go ahead and upload it again or contact them and have them take another look because it is already uploaded. 

[HKtoUSA 30]

I had my biometrics appointment today (NOA date was September 29). It was simple and straightforward, thankfully. I was in and out in 15 minutes or so. Case number is IOE091364XXXX in case anyone is interested.

 

Like others, the case status for I-485 and I-765 immediately changed to "Case Is Being Actively Reviewed by USCIS" after the appointment. Now for the part I'm really not looking forward to: the long wait. Hopefully it's not too long, and I hope everyone else's cases move along speedily!

[kline19 102]

i485 received at Chicago office: September, 30th

check cashed: October, 25th

NOA received: October, 28th

[gamma50g 50]

No movement for me after I received the receipts.

[Pizookie 52]

8 hours ago, Pizookie said:

Hey! I remember we have similar timelines. My PD is 9/15. My case number is IOE0913498XXX, but no action for nearby cases. Wondering what yours is after 134ABXXX, ie A and B? 

 

Also it'd be great if you can add your info to the timeline function so it helps others know where your field office is 😅

Omg omg omg. Sorry I'm just so excited. I have a very complicated immigration history (no overstays but multiple visas and even a green card as a child — ask me about it over drinks 😜), and I was worried a lot about an RFE. 

 

Thanks to @JandK24 for the tip. I added a few cases around mine to the tracking interface on the Case Tracker app. I checked 500 cases before mine and there were RFEs, but 500 above mine had none. Tonight I got an update that some cases way above mine were RFEd. 

 

After double checking, I logged in to my account and didn't see any status change. But when I went to "my documents" for my I-485, I saw a new document called, "Courtesy letter to applicant." I click on it and lo- and behold it's the I-693 deficiency notice. 

 

Safe to say I won't be getting any RFEs from NBC (that would just be a very inefficient process...). But slight chance I could get one from my FO. 

 

I also noticed no IOE cases change to "case is ready to be scheduled for interview" but go directly from "USCIS is processing your case" to "interview scheduled." 

 

My FO is still interviewing people with an April 2021 PD. So now the wait begins...

 

I got this update 10 days after my biometrics.

[sandiegodan2020 65]

We had a biometrics appointment today. Our NOA date is September 24th.

It was simple. I was expecting a busier office buy the place was empty. Only had two stations operating.

Case number is IOE091361XXXX in case anyone is interested.

Like others our case status also changed to being "actively reviewed".