APRIL 2010 FILERS

[Kerrin 4]

I phoned that number today. Told me that I should receive my biometric appt 30 days from the date of when they received my RFE stuff (which was the 19th May).

Unfortunately my local USCIS office is in Anchorage, which is a 7 hour drive from here. We just went down there a few weeks ago to discuss my RFE, and I don't fancy going down there again unless it is for my biometrics!!

That's weird, I thought they suppose to send the bio letter within 30 days they got your application instead of REF.

[sensible 2]

I phoned that number today. Told me that I should receive my biometric appt 30 days from the date of when they received my RFE stuff (which was the 19th May).

Unfortunately my local USCIS office is in Anchorage, which is a 7 hour drive from here. We just went down there a few weeks ago to discuss my RFE, and I don't fancy going down there again unless it is for my biometrics!!

me they send me an update that they got my rfe response on the 19th n sent the biometrics on the 20th

maybe it s oming

[sensible 2]

me they send me an update that they got my rfe response on the 19th n sent the biometrics on the 20th

maybe it s oming

turns out my case went to the wrong place !

ughhhhhhhhhhhhh I COULD KILL THESE PEOPLE

[Alla 3]

Hey guys! I received my EAD card in the mail yesterday =)

Not too sure what is the next step for me! I was on F-1 and now on OPT (well I guess now that I have my new EAD card, I am no longer on OPT). My mum who is a permanent resident sponsored me back in February 2006 when I was 17 (Category 2A for I-130 petition) and finally sent in the AOS April this year when I my priority date was current. Completed my biometrics early May so will the next step be the interview?? I see people who had their biometrics around the same time as mine and they received their interview letter! Hope my EAD didn't slow down the application sigh...

Congratulations!!! That is so exciting!! :dance:

I'm waiting for mine too...

[GabiandVi 34]

Congratulation on your interview letter!!

I didn't receive anything yet. It's 42 days now. I think my EAD slowed down interview.

I know. I felt nervous about getting ours so fast. I thought it might mean that they were going to give us a first interview in preparation for a Stokes. And I also felt a little guilty because I know how painful it is to wait and watch others pass you by.

I've concluded it's the office. I think you are in NYC. We're working with the NOLA office. While New Orleans isn't a backwater, podunk town, it's not a hot spot for immigrants, so they probably have a lighter caseload. We went back in March before we filed to verify that we could, that we wouldn't be facing charges of visa fraud, and at that time the officer told us that they were processing AOS applications in 45 days. And when I count from biometrics to interview, it is 47 days. Who knows.

[usaforever 0]

Hey guys! I received my EAD card in the mail yesterday =)

Not too sure what is the next step for me! I was on F-1 and now on OPT (well I guess now that I have my new EAD card, I am no longer on OPT). My mum who is a permanent resident sponsored me back in February 2006 when I was 17 (Category 2A for I-130 petition) and finally sent in the AOS April this year when I my priority date was current. Completed my biometrics early May so will the next step be the interview?? I see people who had their biometrics around the same time as mine and they received their interview letter! Hope my EAD didn't slow down the application sigh...

How do you actually request expedite for EAD? You have to submit paperwork? On what basis do you claim that you are eligible?

[usaforever 0]

I heard about i864 affidavit support fee that state dept will bill later on application process. When does that happen? Or do we even have to pay? I didn't send money with my AOS package.

[besaangel 17]

I heard about i864 affidavit support fee that state dept will bill later on application process. When does that happen? Or do we even have to pay? I didn't send money with my AOS package.

Can you further clarify what you meant by you didnt send money with the packet? Did you not submit the required $1010?

[Alla 3]

I know. I felt nervous about getting ours so fast. I thought it might mean that they were going to give us a first interview in preparation for a Stokes. And I also felt a little guilty because I know how painful it is to wait and watch others pass you by.

I've concluded it's the office. I think you are in NYC. We're working with the NOLA office. While New Orleans isn't a backwater, podunk town, it's not a hot spot for immigrants, so they probably have a lighter caseload. We went back in March before we filed to verify that we could, that we wouldn't be facing charges of visa fraud, and at that time the officer told us that they were processing AOS applications in 45 days. And when I count from biometrics to interview, it is 47 days. Who knows.

Don't worry about stokes. They processing times are much faster. So you are very lucky that soon it's all will be over. I'm from Atlanta and I don't know how, but it's a huge community of immigrants. I'm happy that at least my EAD is on its way. So I am not so stressed about interview letter. Congrats to you again and get ready for the interview! :luv:

[usaforever 0]

Can you further clarify what you meant by you didnt send money with the packet? Did you not submit the required $1010?

yes i did send the 1010 but not the $70 i heard about. I already got my bio done.

[GabiandVi 34]

yes i did send the 1010 but not the $70 i heard about. I already got my bio done.

The $1010 includes the biometrics fee. The other fee is $355 for the I-130. But they won't even accept your application if you haven't paid the correct amount.

[usaforever 0]

The $1010 includes the biometrics fee. The other fee is $355 for the I-130. But they won't even accept your application if you haven't paid the correct amount.

I UNDERSTAND you have to pay 1365 to uscis to get the case started. I have done that already. no problems there! But somehow there is a 70 dollars fee that state dept impose to review each i864. My question is at what stage of the process we get billed for that? Anybody had to pay that???

[usaforever 0]

I know. I felt nervous about getting ours so fast. I thought it might mean that they were going to give us a first interview in preparation for a Stokes. And I also felt a little guilty because I know how painful it is to wait and watch others pass you by.

I've concluded it's the office. I think you are in NYC. We're working with the NOLA office. While New Orleans isn't a backwater, podunk town, it's not a hot spot for immigrants, so they probably have a lighter caseload. We went back in March before we filed to verify that we could, that we wouldn't be facing charges of visa fraud, and at that time the officer told us that they were processing AOS applications in 45 days. And when I count from biometrics to interview, it is 47 days. Who knows.

GabiandVi,

Before you got your interview letter, meaning between 5/17 and 5/29 (as you posted), did you get touched or received any emails or text. My forms were touched after i did the Bio and I am wondering what happens after.

[zarana 0]

Alla, I am the other way around , I have my interview letter , but not my EAD. My EAD was last touched on 4/29 and I haven't heard anything since then.

I really need to start working, so I am so anxious to get it. Did you find out that your EAD was on the way through the case status on uscis websites or somewhere else?

Don't worry about stokes. They processing times are much faster. So you are very lucky that soon it's all will be over. I'm from Atlanta and I don't know how, but it's a huge community of immigrants. I'm happy that at least my EAD is on its way. So I am not so stressed about interview letter. Congrats to you again and get ready for the interview!

[zarana 0]

I-130, I-485, I-765 sent

Timeline:

04/02/2010 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

04/06/2010 - Packet Delivered

04/13/2010 - Acceptance confirmation received by e-mail for all 3 forms

04/14/2010 - Checks cashed

04/17/2010 - NOA1 received 04/21/2010 - Biometrics letter arrived04/22/2010 - Walk-in Biometrics done 05/13/2010 - Received letter for interview 06/14/2010 - Interview

Alla, I am the other way around , I have my interview letter , but not my EAD. My EAD was last touched on 4/29 and I haven't heard anything since then.

I really need to start working, so I am so anxious to get it. Did you find out that your EAD was on the way through the case status on uscis websites or somewhere else?