New Orleans - Home field office

[breter 0]

I called to check on our I-130/I-485 and was told they are processing applications that were received in January 2009! Ewww. Seems the influx of labor that arrived in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina is taking its toll on the New Orleans field office. Don't expect the quick 3 months for an interview at this location.

Edited July 27, 2009 by breter

[MissStacey 1]

My AOS took some time there- after the interview I had some RFE's and it was a while before they got back to my application after I dropped off the stuff they needed. At the time I was told it was because there was a push to get the Citizenship applications done first.

The New Orleans office was really great to deal with though- the people there are very friendly yet still professional.

[breter 0]

I called to check on our I-130/I-485 and was told they are processing applications that were received in January 2009! Ewww. Seems the influx of labor that arrived in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina is taking its toll on the New Orleans field office. Don't expect the quick 3 months for an interview at this location.

What was the time frame between you filing, the interview, and your green card. Which year? We were hoping to have her Green card by October so she can we can travel (didn't file for AP).

[MissStacey 1]

Hmmm- I have to think hard on that one. I've repressed most of my immigration memories.

I know we filed right before the fee increase went into effect. Most of my waiting time was while it was at the processing Center (it took 5 months alone for my EAD), they are the ones who will transfer everything to the NO field office and inform you when the interview is.

I have been going through my files and trying to find when my interview was- I probably have it posted somewhere on VJ though. I'll see if I can find that. I got 2 different RFE's- one at the interview (to get a new medical done) and one after that ( get skin test for TB even though I had chest X Ray in Canada)

The RFE's actually worked out well for me though- all the extra time pushed us over our 2 year anniversary and I got the 10 year card instead of the 2 year.

I got my GC on Oct 14' 08

[breter 0]

Hmmm- I have to think hard on that one. I've repressed most of my immigration memories.

I know we filed right before the fee increase went into effect. Most of my waiting time was while it was at the processing Center (it took 5 months alone for my EAD), they are the ones who will transfer everything to the NO field office and inform you when the interview is.

I have been going through my files and trying to find when my interview was- I probably have it posted somewhere on VJ though. I'll see if I can find that. I got 2 different RFE's- one at the interview (to get a new medical done) and one after that ( get skin test for TB even though I had chest X Ray in Canada)

The RFE's actually worked out well for me though- all the extra time pushed us over our 2 year anniversary and I got the 10 year card instead of the 2 year.

I got my GC on Oct 14' 08

Oh its ok, thanks though! If it was that long ago, it wont really reflect what is currently going on at that office anyway. I was just surprised to hear that they were only working applications from January. I saw another persons signature and they didn't take that long (in 2009), so I'm hoping that they are actually way ahead of January applications.

[Tako_Octopus 0]

My field office is New Orleans too!

But I just sent my AOS packet last week and just received biometrics appointment

today as well as all NOA's.

I will update as my case goes..

I hope we can make it there sooner!

Good luck on us