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Had our interview on June 21st 2013. Interviewer did not make any decision on the spot. He did state over and over that we can expect to hear from him in 2-3 weeks !! It's been 1 month & 21 days and no word from USCIS. We moved on the last day of July and used the online change of address form. We received the change of address notice by text and email on Tuesday. The processing time in my local office for a I-485 is December 23rd of 2012, I just can't imagine that the local office in "Cleveland" would be that busy !! My confirmation date for when they received my AOS packet is April 10th. What can possibly be taking this long ? No matter how they feel about us they should at least mail something right ?! We're so tired of waiting because this process has cost us sooo much financially & otherwise. Calling USCIS customer service has proven useless too. Our whole life is on hold and its rather frustrating ....

Edited by MrPinkman

Arrived in the U.S - August 17th, 2006 on F1 Visa
Met "then" girlfriend - March 2009
Graduated - December 17th, 2011
Applied for Post-Graduation Work Permit (OPT) - Jan, 23rd 2012
Work Permit (OPT) Denied for "late submission into SEVIS system" - Received Denial Letter April 3rd, 2012
Fell out of status ...:/
Married - September 10th, 2012
Mailed I-485/I-130/I-765 Packet - April 1st, 2013
Arrived at Chicago Lockbox - April 3rd, 2013
Received E-mail Acceptance Confirmation - April 10th, 2013
NOA1 - April 15th, 2013
Biometrics Appointment - Received notice on April 22nd. Appointment scheduled for May 6th, 2013

Received actual interview letter - May 17th for June 21st

Interview, June 21st. - No decision made. IO said we should expect to hear back from him in 2 - 3 weeks, that we can expect a visit or phone call just to verify. Interview started out fine, but IO didn't seem to like our living situation with a friend. We are hoping for the best ....

Aug 2nd - 6 weeks later. Still no word :/... Please send prayers

Moved on Aug 16th to our own place smile.png, after living with a friend for the longest.

Missed Officers Home Visit - October 25th

Officers visit Wife's Auntie's House - Nov 8th

Officers Interview Friend who wrote affidavit in app ??- Dec 20th

STILL NO DECISION ...

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Had our interview on June 21st 2013. Interviewer did not make any decision on the spot. He did state over and over that we can expect to hear from him in 2-3 weeks !! It's been 1 month & 21 days and no word from USCIS. We moved on the last day of July and used the online change of address form. We received the change of address notice by text and email on Tuesday. The processing time in my local office for a I-485 is December 23rd of 2012, I just can't imagine that the local office in "Cleveland" would be that busy !! My confirmation date for when they received my AOS packet is April 10th. What can possibly be taking this long ? No matter how they feel about us they should at least mail something right ?! We're so tired of waiting because this process has cost us sooo much financially & otherwise. Calling USCIS customer service has proven useless too. Our whole life is on hold and its rather frustrating ....

Jesse (j/k), here's what you can do:

1) Schedule an InfoPass appointment - that's your best bet

2) Also, reach out to local congressman and senators for their help. They concern themselves (i.e. their office) with issues like this and have someone follow up. This usually speeds up the case. However, between writing an email to them and having them contact USCIS may take at least 2-3 weeks.

I recommend you pursue both paths in parallel to best help your chances. Good luck!

Edited by GreenIsdanewBlack
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i NEVER HEARD OF AN INTERVIEW WHERE A DECISION WAS NOT GIVING ON THE SPOT. VERY STRANGE. DONT KNOW WHAT TO TELL YOU BUT GOOD LUCK

This is actually a very common occurrence.

PS: Using upper case translates to screaming, so you may want to reconsider that for your future posts.

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Hello! I was in the same position as you and didn't hear anything for several weeks. I scheduled an infopass appt for a Monday and I got notification of approval the friday prior. So I would suggest making an infopass appt and hope for the best. All the best to you!

Had our interview on June 21st 2013. Interviewer did not make any decision on the spot. He did state over and over that we can expect to hear from him in 2-3 weeks !! It's been 1 month & 21 days and no word from USCIS. We moved on the last day of July and used the online change of address form. We received the change of address notice by text and email on Tuesday. The processing time in my local office for a I-485 is December 23rd of 2012, I just can't imagine that the local office in "Cleveland" would be that busy !! My confirmation date for when they received my AOS packet is April 10th. What can possibly be taking this long ? No matter how they feel about us they should at least mail something right ?! We're so tired of waiting because this process has cost us sooo much financially & otherwise. Calling USCIS customer service has proven useless too. Our whole life is on hold and its rather frustrating ....

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
Timeline
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*** Thread moved from main "AOS from WS&T Visas" forum to the Case Progress subforum. ***

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Poland
Timeline
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Had our interview on June 21st 2013. Interviewer did not make any decision on the spot. He did state over and over that we can expect to hear from him in 2-3 weeks !! It's been 1 month & 21 days and no word from USCIS. We moved on the last day of July and used the online change of address form. We received the change of address notice by text and email on Tuesday. The processing time in my local office for a I-485 is December 23rd of 2012, I just can't imagine that the local office in "Cleveland" would be that busy !! My confirmation date for when they received my AOS packet is April 10th. What can possibly be taking this long ? No matter how they feel about us they should at least mail something right ?! We're so tired of waiting because this process has cost us sooo much financially & otherwise. Calling USCIS customer service has proven useless too. Our whole life is on hold and its rather frustrating ....

I totally agree with you... How can the Cleveland office be that busy? My Noa date is for June 12, 2013 for my I-485 but my interview is scheduled for September 3, 2013 so I think that the online times aren't that accurate.

6/5/13: Sent via UPS AOS package: I-130, I-485, I-765, I-864

6/7/13: Package received at Chicago Lockbox

6/15/13: NOA Received for I-130, I-485, I-765

7/6/13: Received Biometrics appt. notice. Code 3

7/12/13: Biometric early walk in Cleveland: Successful!smile.png

7/15/13: Waiting...ranting33va.gifClockWatch2.gif

7/25/13: I-485 TOUCH!!! Changed from Acceptance to Interview and Testing!

7/31/13: I-485 TOUCH!!! Interview scheduled for: SEPTEMBER 3!smile.png

8/2/13:I-485 Interview appointment notice received! smile.png Scheduled for 9:00 AM at Cleveland.

8/8/13: I-765 APPROVED! smile.png Only email I got was that Card Production Was Ordered, No Approval email

8/14/13: I-765 Card Production Ordered Again... ranting33va.gif

8/15/13: I-765 Card mailed; Called USCIS, talked to ISO, Got tracking number! smile.png

8/XX/13: Waiting for EAD so I can apply for replacement SS Card with my married last name. goofy.gif

8/17/13: Received EAD

8/29/13: Received new SS Card

9/3/13: I-485 Interview. Approved!!! took less than 30 mins.

Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Nigeria
Timeline
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Had our interview on June 21st 2013. Interviewer did not make any decision on the spot. He did state over and over that we can expect to hear from him in 2-3 weeks !! It's been 1 month & 21 days and no word from USCIS. We moved on the last day of July and used the online change of address form. We received the change of address notice by text and email on Tuesday. The processing time in my local office for a I-485 is December 23rd of 2012, I just can't imagine that the local office in "Cleveland" would be that busy !! My confirmation date for when they received my AOS packet is April 10th. What can possibly be taking this long ? No matter how they feel about us they should at least mail something right ?! We're so tired of waiting because this process has cost us sooo much financially & otherwise. Calling USCIS customer service has proven useless too. Our whole life is on hold and its rather frustrating ....

well you are not the only one. i did my interview 33days ago and nothing has been said since that time. i went for an infopass at the houston office and nothing came out of it, the lady just told me my IO has not approved my application yet and that i should wait another month which is daunting. I think i might be tempted to contact my congress man.

 
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