April 2017 AOS Filers

[lirnos 7]

Actually as of June 13 ^^ (don't know how to edit my post lol)

[lirnos 7]

14 hours ago, narakthisud said:

I'm guessing the main difference from VWP and K1 adjusters is the possibility for an interview wavier. If you adjust from an F1, J1, VWP, etc, you'll most likely get an interview. Not so much for K1's, from what I've read here on VJ.

 

We were able to somehow get an Infopass appointment tomorrow. I hope we get a better answer than we got with the SR. Wish us luck!

Yeah that makes sense!

Ahh good luck! Let us know how it goes!!

[strider4 43]

1 hour ago, MAYNYCFiler2017 said:

Thank you! Still at 'fingerprint fee received'

I hope we hear something soon. This is nerve-wracking. :/

[Spiny 29]

I just had my biometrics done after 105 days since the last status change.  I am so happy right now. 

But that also means back to stalking the case tracker every day. 

 

And all of my cases still have the initial status message either case received or fingerprint fee received. 

[MAYNYCFiler2017 63]

27 minutes ago, strider4 said:

I hope we hear something soon. This is nerve-wracking. :/

I am in NY so my wait would be very long 8 - 12 months. My EAD was approved last week so all I want to do now is find me a job.

[Rachelberry 6]

Hey there! Fellow April filer and former VJ stalker but decided to bite the bullet, join the group and participate in this discussion. I have some questions. I received my EAD in the mail today and am waiting for my interview (I-485 status = *Case ready to be scheduled for an interview* since 27Jun2017). My status for I-130 is still *Case was received*. Anybody else in the same boat? Do I need the I-130 status to change before I'll be scheduled for an interview? Are both forms being processed at the same place/ From the I-765, it appears so..... unless I'm missing something. I really want that interview date!!

 

Any info is appreciated. I'm really ready to have this whole process & accompanying stress behind me!!

[Back2Reality 55]

1 hour ago, MAYNYCFiler2017 said:

I am in NY so my wait would be very long 8 - 12 months. My EAD was approved last week so all I want to do now is find me a job.

Did you file a SR or request to expedite? 

[MAYNYCFiler2017 63]

3 minutes ago, ahas44 said:

Did you file a SR or request to expedite? 

On my 95th day August 1st I put in a SR For beyond normal time n got response same day. Then three days later my EAD n AP was approved.

[strider4 43]

2 hours ago, MAYNYCFiler2017 said:

I am in NY so my wait would be very long 8 - 12 months. My EAD was approved last week so all I want to do now is find me a job.

The waiting times are similarly excruciatingly long here in California.  Good luck with the job-hunt.  

[narakthisud 174]

Just got back from the Infopass appointment. The ISO was pleasant and we were given a lot of good information. I'll be posting details soon. Needless to say, I feel a little bit better about our application. Will post a full update once I can gather my thoughts!

[A+S 43]

2 minutes ago, narakthisud said:

Just got back from the Infopass appointment. The ISO was pleasant and we were given a lot of good information. I'll be posting details soon. Needless to say, I feel a little bit better about our application. Will post a full update once I can gather my thoughts!

Looking forward to reading it ! I scheduled an appointment for next week!

[cyanmavi 101]

1 hour ago, Rachelberry said:

Hey there! Fellow April filer and former VJ stalker but decided to bite the bullet, join the group and participate in this discussion. I have some questions. I received my EAD in the mail today and am waiting for my interview (I-485 status = *Case ready to be scheduled for an interview* since 27Jun2017). My status for I-130 is still *Case was received*. Anybody else in the same boat? Do I need the I-130 status to change before I'll be scheduled for an interview? Are both forms being processed at the same place/ From the I-765, it appears so..... unless I'm missing something. I really want that interview date!!

 

Any info is appreciated. I'm really ready to have this whole process & accompanying stress behind me!!

From what I gathered in this forum, the I-765 and I-131 are processed at the NBC and the I-485 is sent from there to be processed at your local USCIS office, which may or may not decide to schedule an interview. I do not think you need a I-130 status change to be scheduled for an interview, it establishes your eligibility for the I-485 and if the status for I-485 is 'ready to be scheduled for interview' it has done its job.

I think you live in Philadelphia and it being a big city may result in waiting a little longer to be scheduled for an interview. But then I am in Boston and I got scheduled in two months so who knows really.

Congrats on the EAD and I hope you hear about interview soon!

[narakthisud 174]

Below is a quick summary of today's trip to our local USCIS office in Philadelphia for an Infopass appointment. The main concern was my wife's EAD/AP card being past the usual 90 day processing time frame. I've collapsed the summary into a "spoiler" section since it's a little long and some people might not want to read the whole thing.

 

So, here goes:

Spoiler

• We arrived right at 1:00 PM for our 1:15 PM appointment, which was good since the registration window didn't reopen until after the ISO's finish their lunch breaks at 1:00 PM.
• We went through airport-style security although we didn't have to take off our shoes.  
• The guy at the registration window (#1) was pleasant and helpful although all he did was ask us about our reason for visiting and assigned us a number. (Side note: I thought we already supplied this information when we made the appointment.) 
• We went back and sat down. We were called up about 5 minutes later and approached ISO Benedict's window. He was easy to talk with although not particularly chatty or jovial. Par for the course? 
• I explained our concern that my wife's application was received on April 13 with no further notices (beyond biometrics appointment on May 26 and SR response on August 7). He was able to tell me that my wife's EAD/AP application was in front of an officer as of August 8. Her interview was also in queue to be scheduled as of July 28. I told him that she's a K1 adjuster and was curious to know if the interview had been waived at this point. He said there was nothing on his screen showing one way or another.
• He also mentioned that the "new administration" is causing lots of people to apply for various immigration benefits which is causing a backlog. (Not sure I believe that one, but I figured people here would be interested in hearing this.)
• Here's something interesting I learned: because my wife applied for an EAD/AP combo card, the ISO said that both applications must be adjudicated together. (Sounds to me like another silly excuse for processing to take longer.)
• I asked whether our case was being held up by something like an FBI Name Check, background check, etc. and he was able to tell me that "no derogatory information" was associated with our file. So that's good to know, at least!
• He started talking about going down the expedite route and I asked what options we had. The reasons include financial hardship, humanitarian concerns, or a pending job offer. Unfortunately, my wife can't claim any of these. I asked whether it would make sense to bother with that at this point since her case is already in the hands of an adjudicator. He agreed that it probably wouldn't speed things up at this point.
• He said that we should wait another 30 days before contacting USCIS. If we hear nothing, he encouraged us to make another Infopass appointment and skip the other channels. And here's the kicker: he specifically said to avoid calling the (mis-)information line/customer service!
• Overall this was a productive visit, although I walked out the same way I walked in...we still need to wait.  
• We were out the door by 2 pm and made our way to the grocery store to grab some hot peppers and Thai basil for dinner tonight! 

That's it!

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[lirnos 7]

20 minutes ago, narakthisud said:

Below is a quick summary of today's trip to our local USCIS office in Philadelphia for an Infopass appointment. The main concern was my wife's EAD/AP card being past the usual 90 day processing time frame. I've collapsed the summary into a "spoiler" section since it's a little long and some people might not want to read the whole thing.

 

So, here goes:

  Reveal hidden contents

• We arrived right at 1:00 PM for our 1:15 PM appointment, which was good since the registration window didn't reopen until after the ISO's finish their lunch breaks at 1:00 PM.
• We went through airport-style security although we didn't have to take off our shoes.  
• The guy at the registration window (#1) was pleasant and helpful although all he did was ask us about our reason for visiting and assigned us a number. (Side note: I thought we already supplied this information when we made the appointment.) 
• We went back and sat down. We were called up about 5 minutes later and approached ISO Benedict's window. He was easy to talk with although not particularly chatty or jovial. Par for the course? 
• I explained our concern that my wife's application was received on April 13 with no further notices (beyond biometrics appointment on May 26 and SR response on August 7). He was able to tell me that my wife's EAD/AP application was in front of an officer as of August 8. Her interview was also in queue to be scheduled as of July 28. I told him that she's a K1 adjuster and was curious to know if the interview had been waived at this point. He said there was nothing on his screen showing one way or another.
• He also mentioned that the "new administration" is causing lots of people to apply for various immigration benefits which is causing a backlog. (Not sure I believe that one, but I figured people here would be interested in hearing this.)
• Here's something interesting I learned: because my wife applied for an EAD/AP combo card, the ISO said that both applications must be adjudicated together. (Sounds to me like another silly excuse for processing to take longer.)
• I asked whether our case was being held up by something like an FBI Name Check, background check, etc. and he was able to tell me that "no derogatory information" was associated with our file. So that's good to know, at least!
• He started talking about going down the expedite route and I asked what options we had. The reasons include financial hardship, humanitarian concerns, or a pending job offer. Unfortunately, my wife can't claim any of these. I asked whether it would make sense to bother with that at this point since her case is already in the hands of an adjudicator. He agreed that it probably wouldn't speed things up at this point.
• He said that we should wait another 30 days before contacting USCIS. If we hear nothing, he encouraged us to make another Infopass appointment and skip the other channels. And here's the kicker: he specifically said to avoid calling the (mis-)information line/customer service!
• Overall this was a productive visit, although I walked out the same way I walked in...we still need to wait.  
• We were out the door by 2 pm and made our way to the grocery store to grab some hot peppers and Thai basil for dinner tonight! 

That's it!

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Sounds like it was a good appointment, but also kind of 'oh damn...back to waiting' ...haha. Well at least you know that her case is 'in line' and will hopefully move along soon!

 

You've kind of inspired me to make an infopass appointment because I'm now at day 115 and my only progress has been a successful biometrics (way back in mid May) and the I-485 'interview ready to be scheduled' status change. As I said I put in one SR and haven't had a reply... do you think an infopass appt would be wise??

 

(worked out how to edit ha) - ps I was looking at my field office where I'd make my infopass appt and it says 'If you are not within the San Bernadino jurisdiction, we may not be able to service you.' ---- does that mean if this isn't the office processing my case? All I know is National Benefits Center is handling my case... so what does that mean? Confused :/ 

Edited August 9, 2017 by lirnos

[atticus2017 19]

30 minutes ago, narakthisud said:

Below is a quick summary of today's trip to our local USCIS office in Philadelphia for an Infopass appointment. The main concern was my wife's EAD/AP card being past the usual 90 day processing time frame. I've collapsed the summary into a "spoiler" section since it's a little long and some people might not want to read the whole thing.

 

So, here goes:

  Reveal hidden contents

• We arrived right at 1:00 PM for our 1:15 PM appointment, which was good since the registration window didn't reopen until after the ISO's finish their lunch breaks at 1:00 PM.
• We went through airport-style security although we didn't have to take off our shoes.  
• The guy at the registration window (#1) was pleasant and helpful although all he did was ask us about our reason for visiting and assigned us a number. (Side note: I thought we already supplied this information when we made the appointment.) 
• We went back and sat down. We were called up about 5 minutes later and approached ISO Benedict's window. He was easy to talk with although not particularly chatty or jovial. Par for the course? 
• I explained our concern that my wife's application was received on April 13 with no further notices (beyond biometrics appointment on May 26 and SR response on August 7). He was able to tell me that my wife's EAD/AP application was in front of an officer as of August 8. Her interview was also in queue to be scheduled as of July 28. I told him that she's a K1 adjuster and was curious to know if the interview had been waived at this point. He said there was nothing on his screen showing one way or another.
• He also mentioned that the "new administration" is causing lots of people to apply for various immigration benefits which is causing a backlog. (Not sure I believe that one, but I figured people here would be interested in hearing this.)
• Here's something interesting I learned: because my wife applied for an EAD/AP combo card, the ISO said that both applications must be adjudicated together. (Sounds to me like another silly excuse for processing to take longer.)
• I asked whether our case was being held up by something like an FBI Name Check, background check, etc. and he was able to tell me that "no derogatory information" was associated with our file. So that's good to know, at least!
• He started talking about going down the expedite route and I asked what options we had. The reasons include financial hardship, humanitarian concerns, or a pending job offer. Unfortunately, my wife can't claim any of these. I asked whether it would make sense to bother with that at this point since her case is already in the hands of an adjudicator. He agreed that it probably wouldn't speed things up at this point.
• He said that we should wait another 30 days before contacting USCIS. If we hear nothing, he encouraged us to make another Infopass appointment and skip the other channels. And here's the kicker: he specifically said to avoid calling the (mis-)information line/customer service!
• Overall this was a productive visit, although I walked out the same way I walked in...we still need to wait.  
• We were out the door by 2 pm and made our way to the grocery store to grab some hot peppers and Thai basil for dinner tonight! 

That's it!

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This is really helpful. I have an infopass appointment in Providence on Monday. 

 

Also, the SR I put in on 7/28 was assigned and completed today (8/9); so far no changes to the status of EAD or AP.