New York City AOS timeline & Interviews

[novocastrian 0]

Any update here? Been tracking NYC cases in another forum and notice that someone who filed in mid November 2012 just got an interview date in Long Island City.

Here is my timeline.

Dec 27, 2012 - Filed application

Dec 31, 2012 - Priority Date

Jan 7, 2013 - Biometrics Appointment scheduled

Jan 29, 2013 - Biometrics Appointment

Feb 6, 2013 - I-485 Status changed to "Testing and Interview"

Feb 25, 2013 - EAD and AP Approved

Mar 6, 2013 - Received EAD and AP

Still waiting for interview date.

Yes, finally got my interview date today - April 30th. So it looks like you could be a month or so after that based on your timeline (assuming you are AOS from a work visa).

[nitehero 6]

Are there any other NYC filers who has had or are having to wait for background check to clear after the interview? I had my Interview on 4-30-13 and my wife and I are going crazy waiting for a decision because of the IO said background check is pending.

[Striker_Immig 1]

Can't believe I have been in rotting in "Testing and Interview" status now for over 90 days. If my file has been ready since early February 2013, why are cases filed after me getting interview dates? There is just simply no logic to their reasoning.

Why is it so painful to file for AOS in New York City? There are three offices for crying out loud. Just so pissed off about this process.

[LizLovesFlor 11]

Wow, I've been at testing and interview for 37 days now.

So there are people from nyc getting interviews that applied after you?

Have you called uscis?

[FavoredOnes 4]

Filling out a timeline usually helps. Right now it seems like November 2012 filers are being interviewed in May (this is solely based on observation though).

[Striker_Immig 1]

Yes, I have observed other cases filing in Mid January 2013 who have received interview dates.

Here is my timeline:

Dec 27, 2012 - Sent in application

Dec 31, 2012 - USCIS Priority Date

Jan 7, 2013 - Biometrics Appointment Notice

Jan 28, 2013 - Biometrics Appointment

Feb 6, 2013 - Application changed to "Testing and Interview"

Feb 25, 2013 - EAD / AP Approved

Mar 6, 2013 - Received EAD / AP

Mar 23 - Received SS Card

Apr 11 - Received NYS Identification Card

May 6 - Called USCIS to inquire about interview notification. They put in Service Request asking to follow-up by May 21 if no response

Still rotting on this day #94 of being in "Testing and Interview"

[FavoredOnes 4]

Yes, I have observed other cases filing in Mid January 2013 who have received interview dates.

Here is my timeline:

Dec 27, 2012 - Sent in application

Dec 31, 2012 - USCIS Priority Date

Jan 7, 2013 - Biometrics Appointment Notice

Jan 28, 2013 - Biometrics Appointment

Feb 6, 2013 - Application changed to "Testing and Interview"

Feb 25, 2013 - EAD / AP Approved

Mar 6, 2013 - Received EAD / AP

Mar 23 - Received SS Card

Apr 11 - Received NYS Identification Card

May 6 - Called USCIS to inquire about interview notification. They put in Service Request asking to follow-up by May 21 if no response

Still rotting on this day #94 of being in "Testing and Interview"

Are these NYC filers? You have to compare your timeline with others in NYC for the most part. Some other states are just quicker. Anyway since you filed in December, you should hear something soon, maybe for June. I know waiting sucks.

[Striker_Immig 1]

Yeah I am only tracking New York City cases when comparing myself to them. That's why I am frustrated since I have seen at least 5 cases who filed after me get interview appointments. It is one thing if we got RFE's or whatnot, but we have been in the "Testing and Interview" stage since February 6 now.

I am also starting to wonder whether there is even a more subtle split in terms of timeslines for NYC between the Holtsville, Long Island City and Federal Plaza offices. I am likely in Long Island City and that office seems like to be the bottleneck in this region at the moment. Long Island / Holtsville filers seem to have it the best thus far.

[Bullan 0]

How do you know which office you have? And how can you compare and see how orhers are doing? Is AP/EAD card approval also a long wait in nyc?

[Striker_Immig 1]

You can tell most likely the office you will be going to based on where your Biometrics appointment took place. Its not 100% guaranteed but my attorney told me the correlation is very high.

(1) Queens: Long Island City. (Those in Queens counties neighboring Long Island may get Holtsville)

(2) Manhattan, Brooklyn and Bronx: Federal Plaza.

(3) Yonkers / Westchester: Albany.

(4) Long Island: Holtsville.

So Bullan, since your Biometrics was at Varick Street, you are most likely Federal Plaza.

I was able to see other cases based on case tracker feature on www.trackitt.com and also just by looking at the timelines on this website for NYC specifically.

Based on my research, there seems to be no delay for EAD / AP. Its been the standard 55 = 65 days to approval from filing. Basically 25- 35 days after Biometrics appointment.

Edited May 13, 2013 by Striker_Immig

[Bullan 0]

Nice...!

But for something to happen with the interview-appointment it's 4-5 months, correct? After "Testing and Interviewing" update?

[Striker_Immig 1]

That is correct. Under most normal circumstances, most NYC filers will get their interview appointments 3-4 months from filing the application. Once the interview notification is received, it will be another 30-40 day wait until the day of the actual interview. In all, its a 4-7 month process in NYC.

I am currently on month #5 waiting for an interview date. Hopefully it will come soon enough.

[Striker_Immig 1]

So we finally got our interview date, scheduled for June 21. Talk about a long wait!!

[artist123 0]

You can tell most likely the office you will be going to based on where your Biometrics appointment took place. Its not 100% guaranteed but my attorney told me the correlation is very high.

(1) Queens: Long Island City. (Those in Queens counties neighboring Long Island may get Holtsville)

(2) Manhattan, Brooklyn and Bronx: Federal Plaza.

(3) Yonkers / Westchester: Albany.

(4) Long Island: Holtsville.

So Bullan, since your Biometrics was at Varick Street, you are most likely Federal Plaza.

I was able to see other cases based on case tracker feature on www.trackitt.com and also just by looking at the timelines on this website for NYC specifically.

Based on my research, there seems to be no delay for EAD / AP. Its been the standard 55 = 65 days to approval from filing. Basically 25- 35 days after Biometrics appointment.

Hi there,

I've only joined the site a couple of days ago and haven't had time to do the timeline yet. We filed at the beginning of November 2012, I did my Biometrics in Port Chester (Westchester County) on December 26th 2012 and received my EAD card combo on January 16th in the mail. We had our interview on Wednesday May 1st at Federal Plaza, NYC. While the interview process seemed to go well, the IO said they would do further background checks. I'm unclear as to how long it will take for approval. The IO asked at the end if we had any questions so I asked her how long will we have to wait and she said "oh I don't know, I can't really say). Does anybody have any idea how long it takes, post-interview, for approval and Green Card?

[FavoredOnes 4]

Hi there,

I've only joined the site a couple of days ago and haven't had time to do the timeline yet. We filed at the beginning of November 2012, I did my Biometrics in Port Chester (Westchester County) on December 26th 2012 and received my EAD card combo on January 16th in the mail. We had our interview on Wednesday May 1st at Federal Plaza, NYC. While the interview process seemed to go well, the IO said they would do further background checks. I'm unclear as to how long it will take for approval. The IO asked at the end if we had any questions so I asked her how long will we have to wait and she said "oh I don't know, I can't really say). Does anybody have any idea how long it takes, post-interview, for approval and Green Card?

Hey artist123,

There's a few of us in the same boat. I was interviewed on 5/6 and the poster "nitehero" was interviewed a few days before me and still no word. There really isn't any way of knowing when you'll hear from them. All we can do is wait. Brian & Ivy, who is also an NYC filer, was interviewed (and approved on the spot, though) on 2/13 and didn't get any updates till 2/27 (14 days).

Typically, you should give them 30 days before contacting USCIS by either an infopass or calling the 1-800 number.