My case is so slow

[Frenchy 0]

I must admit, my case is unnaturally slow. So slow, I had to stop coming here because it was depressing me too much to compare dates with others. I received my NOA in november, my biometrics was at the end of January, and my interview date is set for May! I haven't received anything yet for the EAD.

This delay is overwhelming, and frightening. People tell me to simply wait and not stress out over it. But it's easier said than done. Every morning I wake up thinking about the mail, and hoping "today will be the day" something positive will come in. Are others out here experiencing the same long delays as I am?

[JillA 2]

I'm sorry to hear that.... since you're past the regular timeline, have you considered making an infopass appt?

[JulianDavid 0]

Frenchy, I agree that your case is slow BUT you already have the interview date, and this is the most important thing. I don't understand what you are complaining about. Believe me, there are a lot of people who were/have been waiting for the interview much longer than you! I understand your frustration about EAD but your interview is in one and a half months and after that you won't need the EAD anyway. So, a little bit more patience and your green card will be coming in the mail soon

And by the way, congratulation on your interview appointment!

[JillA 2]

Oh now I see you have an interview date already set up... that's really good, you should be happy about that!! I wouldn't bother with an infopass appt because you'll have your green card soon enough!

[Minya's wife 24]

I must admit, my case is unnaturally slow. So slow, I had to stop coming here because it was depressing me too much to compare dates with others. I received my NOA in november, my biometrics was at the end of January, and my interview date is set for May! I haven't received anything yet for the EAD.

This delay is overwhelming, and frightening. People tell me to simply wait and not stress out over it. But it's easier said than done. Every morning I wake up thinking about the mail, and hoping "today will be the day" something positive will come in. Are others out here experiencing the same long delays as I am?

The advice is spot on...try not to stress over it. As far as slowness...by the time of you interview...your process will have taken 6 months, which is right in line w/ average AOS timelines. Some people have a shorter timeline...and yet others have timelines much longer than yours. As was metioned ealier...the fact that you have an interview date should be comforting....you see the light at the end of your tunnel.

[kcoyclay1 98]

I must admit, my case is unnaturally slow. So slow, I had to stop coming here because it was depressing me too much to compare dates with others. I received my NOA in november, my biometrics was at the end of January, and my interview date is set for May! I haven't received anything yet for the EAD.

This delay is overwhelming, and frightening. People tell me to simply wait and not stress out over it. But it's easier said than done. Every morning I wake up thinking about the mail, and hoping "today will be the day" something positive will come in. Are others out here experiencing the same long delays as I am?

Hi Frenchy,

don't worry yourself about the EAD they are going to take it away from you at the interview. I understand the delay makes it feel as if there is a mistake happening and you have no control over it. Like you, I check my mail like crazy even though I got touched about my EAD. Everyday I run downstairs to see if I was sent a physical mail and then I look at the next thing that has not been touched. That's the darn Devil playing with us lol. My I-485 status remains unchanged even with the interview letter ( it still says RFE - Case on hold); my EAD has been ordered but I haven't gotten the letter in my hand as yet and my I-130 still says pending and there has been no touches on it. So what do I do? I congratulate everyone who was touched and I check my mail and if there is no change or no letter in the box I just go back and look at my interview date and get something prepared for the interview. Yesterday I selected the pictures I am going to print and take with me; today I added the postcards we received from family and friends and those we gave each other over the years to the list and also my certified copy of marriage certificate. Even though everything is in my filing cabinet I am daily selecting something to put in my immigration file to keep me busy. Don't stress yourself out dear, everything will be fine.

I also use my time on VJ to see what help I can give to others based on what I have already hurdled. There are many VJ virgins who are in need of our help so lets help them okay? Be blessed and again do not worry.

[KIMCORENE 0]

I definitely understand your frustration, but look on the bright side- you have an interview date! Which is really what this whole thing is about anyway. Spend the time reading other people's experiences, esp. those at your field office and take time to make sure all your documentation is prepared. In the mean time, just relax.

[melusine 5]

I don't know if it can make you feel better but i filed in July and just got my interview for April....

I don't think your case is THAT slow.

Edited March 20, 2009 by melusine

[Frenchy 0]

I don't know if it can make you feel better but i filed in July and just got my interview for April....

I don't think your case is THAT slow.

Ooooffff! OK, guys thanks! Thanks a million. Once again, just being over dramatic I guess. It's good to hear from all of you reminding me of the positive here. And yes, I do see the positive and am aware of it. And also following on the advice, gathering all my stuff for the interview and supporting documents and everything.

I'll just stay focused on the good, and offer support where it is needed.

Cheers!

[Goldfee111 3]

i really dont know why u are frustrated...there are people who are waiting loooooooooooooonger...

u will be done in 6 month..u should celebrate because its not slow its normal..sure there are some people wich are faster...but well thats life...i filed in august and had my interview in march...and melusine is july filer...

in the august filer group are a lot people which got nothing since month....they have a right to complain and being frustratet..u see the light on the end of the tunnel;-)

[JeremyR 8]

I don't know if it can make you feel better but i filed in July and just got my interview for April....

I don't think your case is THAT slow.

Exactly. I'm an late-August/early-September filer and I still have no end in site (transferred to CSC in Feb, a long time after other August filers were transferred, no interview date received). A November filing with interview in April is bang on the average timeline... There are people around on VJ who have been waiting for more than 18 months - now that's a long wait.

[melusine 5]

18 months !!??!!! That's crazy !

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

I read that the EAD timeline had changed btw. The new rules are that EAD must be processed within 90 days and if they aren't an infopass can rectify. I saw a few posts from ppl who received after their info pass on the uk expat forum.

[VN10 0]

You are so lucky than me, im waiting for approval from uscis almost 13 months already. You should be happy and try to finish good interview next time for get visa. Good luck to u.

[Cino 5]

IT IS NOT THAT SLOW, BELIEVE ME. YOU HAVE NOT SEEN SLOW YET !.....

YOURS IS VERY NORMAL, JUST BE PATIENT & RELAX.

AFTER YOU GET YOUR GC IN MAY, YOU DON'T NEED YOUR EAD ANYWAY.

I'M GONNA REMIND YOU HERE A FAMOUS TURKISH PROVERB :

"PATIENCE IS THE KEY TO THE PARADISE"

GOOD LUCK....

HERE IS MY TIMELINE :

I-130 mailed 01/13/09

I-130 received by USCIS 01/16/09

NOA1 Mail for I-130 received 01/22/09

I-485 Package mailed 02/17/09

I-485 Package received by USCIS 02/20/09

NOA1 Mail for I-485 & I-765 received 02/26/09

NOA2 e-mail for I-130 Approval 03/03/09 (47 Days)

NOA2 Hard Copy of I-130 Approval received 03/07/09

Biometrics Done 03/24/09

STILL CAN'T SEE ON-LINE STATUS FOR AOS & EAD !.....

NOTE : I DID NOT APPLY FOR I-131 (AP).

Edited March 27, 2009 by Cino