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  1. AP_since_May2023
    I have seen plenty of folks in this situation unfortunately. They are given the 221g white sheet, even though there are no additional documents required. Then they received DS5535 shortly after via email.
  2. AP_since_May2023
    You're welcome. Your SSN number will stay the same, but a new card without those words can be issued.
  3. AP_since_May2023
    I think @haruharu is in the same situation as you. Personally, I have seen so many WOM's clear within 2-3 months of filing, but haven't seen many APs clear without WOM (assuming after 3 months). Anyone able to start a google sheet to track AP dates, perhaps one sheet for WOM and another without WOM?
  4. AP_since_May2023
    Yes, overall, AOS is being processed significantly quicker than CP. Our friends submitted their I-485 the same week that we were placed in AP, and they received their EAD and AP after 27 days, and they received their GC in hand after 84 days. They are probably very lucky, but not impossible. Just hang out on Immigration Reddit and you will see how many people got their GC approved within 3 months.
  5. AP_since_May2023
    I think AOS is a very unique topic that requires more clarification, as not all AOS is illegal. In the following situation, I believe AOS is LEGAL: Applicant A applied for EB1A or EB2 NIW while they are in Canada. While their I-140 is processing, they received H1B / L1 visa for a job and worked in the USA on this visa. Their I-140 is approved, and their IV case is sent to Montreal consulate. They received invitation to attend their Consulate Interview in Montreal. They leave US for the Consulate Interview, and was unfortunately placed in AP. They re-entered US on their valid work H1B / L1 visa while awaiting AP. Their case remains in AP 6 months after they re-enter the US with no end in sight, so they decided to apply for AOS rather than filing WOM. This AOS is valid.
  6. AP_since_May2023
    I was the one who asked this. No, I haven't done it.
  7. AP_since_May2023
    I watched it after our interview and learning that we were placed in AP. We always knew AP was a possibility but didn't realize it would actually happen to us.
  8. AP_since_May2023
    I watched many of the YouTube videos made up of those ex-consulate officers too. I'm not sure I trust them to be perfectly honest. They mentioned that there is usually a reason for the denial. But in my extensive reading so far, it appears that many of us selected are either due to TAL, or MENA background. Of which there is really no choice but to file WOM to overcome. It's ironic because the US is trying to combat the loss of STEM talent, while on the other hand it is implementing TAL on us.
  9. AP_since_May2023
    Unfortunately this seems to be somewhat variable. Although the consulate may say 60 days, it is likely longer than 90 days. The most common timeline I've seen appears to be around 6 months. But some as long as 6 years. This is without WOM of course.
  10. AP_since_May2023
    Yes, that's true. I am just wondering if the CO still can't make a decision because they do not have sufficient information about an applicant, based on the available information they may have to deny the visa.
  11. AP_since_May2023
    I believe you can land in the US while continuing to work for your Canadian branch. But take note of the date of landing for tax purposes, as you are now a tax resident of the USA. If your previous SSN had "Valid for Work only with DHS Authorization", then you will likely get a new SSN without that limitation.
  12. AP_since_May2023
    Thank you for sharing this. It's ridiculous that it takes WOM in order to overcome this. Are you aware of any cases getting rejected after WOM?
  13. AP_since_May2023
    Has anyone tried to file FOIA with Department of State to obtain more information about their Administrative Processing?
  14. AP_since_May2023
    Has anyone tried to file Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) with the Department of State to see why their case is undergoing AP?
  15. AP_since_May2023
    This is true. I was verbally approved by the CO and had my passport collected at the interview, only to be placed in AP after the interview.
  16. AP_since_May2023
    Can you please add me as well? Thank you.
  17. AP_since_May2023
    I also visited Cuba. Maybe that's why we are flagged for SAO.
  18. AP_since_May2023
    Are you aware of USCIS using Administrative Processing for I-485 applications?
  19. AP_since_May2023
    I don't think they are trying to deceive people, as much as dragging this process out longer than is necessary.
  20. AP_since_May2023
    Any updates in your case?
  21. AP_since_May2023
    I am pretty sure that most Consulate Officers stop mentioning how long it takes now. They have a standard word phrase to use: "weeks to months".
  22. AP_since_May2023
    Yes, after speaking to 5 lawyers it seems like the consensus is that AP is a tactic to delay issuance of immigrant visa that began taking off more when Trump was in office. USCIS doesn't apply AP to their cases, so that should tell you something.
  23. AP_since_May2023
    Within 3 hours of the Interview, when they emailed us informing us that our case was placed in Administrative Processing.
  24. AP_since_May2023
    I'm rooting for you. It's ridiculous that applicants have to do a WOM in order for the government to do its work that it was already paid to do.
  25. AP_since_May2023
    Has anyone here filed for Adjustment of Status (AOS) after their Immigrant case was placed in AP? Besides your passport and new medical exam, did the Consulate ask for any additional documents?
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