AOS May 2011 Filers

[j18 0]

Hi dtudtu,

Welcome aboard to May 2011 filers! Where are you filing from? Let's wait together.. I have a long way to go because i'm filing from NY.

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Hi,

I live in minnesota and we filed the papers in may also(may23) it was received at the lockbox on may 25th. havent yet received NOA, and nor is the check cashed(LoL its the first time i am waiting for money to leave my bank account). Normally i have heared it is taking about 3-4months for the whole process to be finished. anyone from Mn who has filed before me and have the timeline would really help me figure out how long my files will take. also does anyone know whats the luckiest case, that is which case was the fastest to be received and approved. Also is one state quicker than the other or it dosent matter where you live?

Thanks

[j18 0]

Hello Everyone,

I live in minnesota and we filed the papers in may also(may23) it was received at the lockbox on may 25th. havent yet received NOA, and nor is the check cashed(LoL its the first time i am waiting for money to leave my bank account). Normally i have heared it is taking about 3-4months for the whole process to be finished. anyone from Mn who has filed before me and have the timeline would really help me figure out how long my files will take. also does anyone know whats the luckiest case, that is which case was the fastest to be received and approved. Also is one state quicker than the other or it dosent matter where you live?

Thanks

[moSu 0]

Hi j18,

Welcome aboard! I don't know about the lucky cases but mostly within 3 to 4 months and yes, different state varies. I guess if it's a big city, then there'll be a lot of applicants, therefore slows down the process. I think Minnesota should be the regular processing time, 3 to 4 months. Good Luck with the application! Hope you receive your NOAs soon. Lol... yea.. Please take my money already!

Best Wishes,

moSu

[anthroguy22 0]

Well, I've got good news today. I received the e-mail and text message this morning from USCIS confirming that they have received the packet. That takes a lot of stress off. Now I'm just waiting for the checks to clear and to get the confirmation/receipts in the mail.

An updated timeline for my application:

03/24/2011: Married at the courthouse, Oktibbeha County, MS.

05/12/2011: AOS packet sent to Chicago Lockbox facility via USPS Priority Mail.

05/14/2011: (Day 1): Package delivered to lockbox.

06/03/2011: (Day 21): Email + text confirmation of receipt of forms.

[j18 0]

Well, I've got good news today. I received the e-mail and text message this morning from USCIS confirming that they have received the packet. That takes a lot of stress off. Now I'm just waiting for the checks to clear and to get the confirmation/receipts in the mail.

An updated timeline for my application:

03/24/2011: Married at the courthouse, Oktibbeha County, MS.

05/12/2011: AOS packet sent to Chicago Lockbox facility via USPS Priority Mail.

05/14/2011: (Day 1): Package delivered to lockbox.

06/03/2011: (Day 21): Email + text confirmation of receipt of forms.

Hi,

WoW that took almost 3 weeks just for them to send you a notice that they received the packet. That is a long time, I have seen others get the notice fairly quickly. Now this makes me nervous! I hope you process from now on moves more quickly!

Thanks

[anthroguy22 0]

Hi,

WoW that took almost 3 weeks just for them to send you a notice that they received the packet. That is a long time, I have seen others get the notice fairly quickly. Now this makes me nervous! I hope you process from now on moves more quickly!

Thanks

I've seen others in the forums that took a month or more just to get the notification. Personally, I'm just happy to know that the process has gotten started, and getting a response in less than a month is fine by me. I do hope everything else moves more quickly from here on out, and I hope you find out something soon as well.

[moSu 0]

Hi guys,

Received NOA for Biometrics today Have a great weekend!

[dtudtu 1]

Wow! That's great! Yours is fast.. I'm so happy for you.. I already know my AOS process will probably take more than 6 months to process since i'm filing from NYC, but I'm still very happy seeing other people's progress.. I logged onto VJ website anytime, everyday, whenever I have internet access. My hubby said i'm a die-hard fan of VJ now..I barely log onto USCIS since my case is going to take a while. I've been through this wait while applying for H1B.. It was devastating!

OK, just because I was really happy it was moving fast....I got a text/email on June 3rd saying they mailed me a RFE!!

I have to wait until I get it in the mail to see what it is about, I have no idea!! I'm glad it actually came early so I can deal with it as soon as possible. And since my biometrics is not until June 22nd, I don't think this RFE is gonna slow my process....Let's see what happens!!!

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05/16/2011: Sent I-130, I-485, I-864, I-131 and I-756 to Chicago Lockbox facility via USPS Express Mail.

05/17/2011: (Day 1): Package received and signed by S BUSH.

05/23/2011: (Day 6): Email + text confirmation, saying they received all forms and sent notification through mail on 05/17.

05/24/2011: (Day 7): Checks cashed. ($1490) Ouch!!

05/27/2011: (Day 10): NOA received in the mail for all 4 forms.

05/28/2011: (Day 11): Biometrics letter received in mail. Scheduled for 06/22/2011

06/03/2011: (Day 17): Email/text saying I got RFE!!

[dtudtu 1]

Well, I've got good news today. I received the e-mail and text message this morning from USCIS confirming that they have received the packet. That takes a lot of stress off. Now I'm just waiting for the checks to clear and to get the confirmation/receipts in the mail.

An updated timeline for my application:

03/24/2011: Married at the courthouse, Oktibbeha County, MS.

05/12/2011: AOS packet sent to Chicago Lockbox facility via USPS Priority Mail.

05/14/2011: (Day 1): Package delivered to lockbox.

06/03/2011: (Day 21): Email + text confirmation of receipt of forms.

That's great!!! I bet you feel so much better now!!! It's moving....

[moSu 0]

OK, just because I was really happy it was moving fast....I got a text/email on June 3rd saying they mailed me a RFE!!

I have to wait until I get it in the mail to see what it is about, I have no idea!! I'm glad it actually came early so I can deal with it as soon as possible. And since my biometrics is not until June 22nd, I don't think this RFE is gonna slow my process....Let's see what happens!!!

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05/16/2011: Sent I-130, I-485, I-864, I-131 and I-756 to Chicago Lockbox facility via USPS Express Mail.

05/17/2011: (Day 1): Package received and signed by S BUSH.

05/23/2011: (Day 6): Email + text confirmation, saying they received all forms and sent notification through mail on 05/17.

05/24/2011: (Day 7): Checks cashed. ($1490) Ouch!!

05/27/2011: (Day 10): NOA received in the mail for all 4 forms.

05/28/2011: (Day 11): Biometrics letter received in mail. Scheduled for 06/22/2011

06/03/2011: (Day 17): Email/text saying I got RFE!!

Oh no! Let's just hope the RFE is just for minor documentations. Yep, like you said, your biometrics is not until June 22nd, so you do have time. Good Luck!

[dinya 1]

Add me to May 2011 Filers

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[batya 0]

Hello VJ community,

i also filed my AOS Last month this is our journey

3/25/11 Got Married

5/3/11 Sent AOS package

5/5/11 Package received signed by; R.Mercado

5/13/11 Received NOA1 (6th day)

5/16/11 Biometrics Letter *6/9/2011*(8 days)

5/20/11 Walk in Biometrics done

My online status still says "Initial Review" and i haven't get any letters after biometrics..Ok guys good luck with your cases as well ... and i will keep posting any updates!

[batya 0]

OH LORD!

My friends i got an email from USCIS , for the interview for july 20 !!!! but still no EAD, im very excited, nervious, happy... hope to get my EAD very soon i need to start working, i called USCIS and i explained the agent that i got the email but i have a job offer, she says that usually EAD come first but if its not the case after the interview if im approved i will be able to work with the GC.. im very happy and hope to get my EAD this week !!!

3/25/11 Got Married

5/3/11 Sent AOS package

5/5/11 Package received signed by; R.Mercado

5/13/11 Received NOA1 (6th day)

5/16/11 Biometrics Letter *6/9/2011*(8 days)

5/20/11 Walk in Biometrics done

6/17/11 Email notification Interview for 7/20/11

[moSu 0]

OH LORD!

My friends i got an email from USCIS , for the interview for july 20 !!!! but still no EAD, im very excited, nervious, happy... hope to get my EAD very soon i need to start working, i called USCIS and i explained the agent that i got the email but i have a job offer, she says that usually EAD come first but if its not the case after the interview if im approved i will be able to work with the GC.. im very happy and hope to get my EAD this week !!!

3/25/11 Got Married

5/3/11 Sent AOS package

5/5/11 Package received signed by; R.Mercado

5/13/11 Received NOA1 (6th day)

5/16/11 Biometrics Letter *6/9/2011*(8 days)

5/20/11 Walk in Biometrics done

6/17/11 Email notification Interview for 7/20/11

Wow Batya,

You've already got your interview date. Congratulations! Yours is moving very fast. Hope you'll get your EAD card soon, but like what the agent said if you get your GC, everything will be good from there. I'm sure i'll be feeling the same when i receive my interview notification - all emotions; excitement, happiness and definitely nervousness. I hope everything will be smooth for you from here.

Wishing you all the best,

moSu

Edited June 17, 2011 by moSu

[moSu 0]

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Hi Dinya,

Hope everything is going smoothly with your RFE.

Best Wishes,

moSu