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janissary Newbie

janissary   0

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Hello People,

We have filed I130 and I485 concurrently and I have submitted fingerprints with early walking in August 1 which was originally scheduled for August 15.

In August 14 i got text message and e-mail saying that my case status updated to "testing and interview" stage and it is ready for scheduling and no update since.

I assumed that whenever they decide on a date for interview they will send me a hard copy of the appointment and also they will notify me with e-mail and text message with the date and time. Am i correct? I started to get worried because maybe they will send me the appointment letter without notifying me with e-mail or text message or updating the case status and i may miss the appointment since the mail is lost.

Also, I read that EAD card is totally separate from I485 and I will get it if it gets approved whether or not i reschedule an interview appointment in case i may not be able to attend. Is that correct?

Thanks,

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KayDeeCee Grand Master

KayDeeCee   4,892

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Sometimes the status is not updated online. It will depend on how busy your local USCIS office is as far as getting the interview letter and scheduled date.

EAD is separate from the I-485 and will be processed at the NBC. It takes about 90 days from filing in order to receive the EAD. It is not linked to your interview.

~Moved from AOS from Family Based Visas to AOS from Work, Student & Tourist Visas ~

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*** Thread shifted further into the Case Progress subforum of "AOS from WS&T Visas" forum. ***

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(!).

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hi,

Did you check wiht USCIS?......if not call to USCIS National Customer Service to know about the case staus. You will be receiving a mail notification about your ineterview Date.

I-485, Application to register Permanent Residence or Adjust Staus & EAD is Employee Autorization Document.

Hello People,

We have filed I130 and I485 concurrently and I have submitted fingerprints with early walking in August 1 which was originally scheduled for August 15.

In August 14 i got text message and e-mail saying that my case status updated to "testing and interview" stage and it is ready for scheduling and no update since.

I assumed that whenever they decide on a date for interview they will send me a hard copy of the appointment and also they will notify me with e-mail and text message with the date and time. Am i correct? I started to get worried because maybe they will send me the appointment letter without notifying me with e-mail or text message or updating the case status and i may miss the appointment since the mail is lost.

Also, I read that EAD card is totally separate from I485 and I will get it if it gets approved whether or not i reschedule an interview appointment in case i may not be able to attend. Is that correct?

Thanks,

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Edmothur83 Rookie

Edmothur83   0

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We are in the same boat. Filed in June and then got an RFE and since November 5th it's stated we are in the testing and interview stage. It's now been 30 days and still no letter of an appt date. I calls USCIS yesterday and thy said it's within the normal waiting time. Ugh. Any news on your front? We'll be interviewing in Chicago if that makes any difference. Would love to hear others got good news.

October 2009: we met.

April 28th 2011: we got married.

June 19th 2013: Filed i485, i130, i864, i765 at Chicago lockbox

June 24th 2013: Our Priority Date

July 3rd 2013: Received biometrics letter

July 19th 2013: biometrics taken

July 27th 2013: received an RFE

October 10th 2013: Sent requested initial documents

October 15th 2013: Evidence received

November 4th 2013: EAD card ordered

November 5th 2013: i485 ready for scheduling

November 9th 2013: EAD card received

December 13th 2013: Notification of interview notice mailed

December 16th 2013: interview notice received (January 14, 2014)

January 14th 2013: our interview at 8:am Chicago, IL

January 14th 2013: received "initial review" at interview and as an email update.

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sunshinestate2013 Proficient

sunshinestate2013   136

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Almost 60 days since Testing and Interview for us. :(

AOS

09/04/13 Package received
09/11/13 Checks cashed
09/14/13 NOAs hardcopies received in the mail
09/17/13 Biometrics letter received in the mail for 10/09/2012
10/09/13 Biometrics
10/09/13 Moved to "Testing and Interview"
11/13/13 EAD changed to "Card Production"
11/22/13 EAD delivered by USPS mail
05/16/14 Text notice of interview scheduled for June 23rd, 2014

06/23/14 Interview day. Approved on the spot.

06/27/14 E-mail/Text for Card Production

06/27/14 E-mail/Text with USPS tracking number

06/28/14 Received welcome letter in the mail

07/01/14 Green card in hand!

ROC

03/24/2016 Package mailed

03/25/2016 Packaged delivered at CSC

03/29/2016 Check cashed

03/31/2016 NOA1 received in the mail

04/14/2016 Biometrics letter received in the mail for 04/27/2016

04/27/2016 Biometrics

10/26/2016 E-mail for Card Production

11/01/2016 Received ROC Approval letter in the mail

11/02/2016 E-mail stating Card was mailed today

11/02/2016 E-mail with USPS tracking number

11/04/2016 Green card in hand!

N-400

03/24/2017 Package mailed

03/25/2017 Package delivered at Dallas/Lewisville, TX

03/30/2017 Check cashed

04/07/2017 NOA1 received in the mail

04/14/2017 Biometrics letter received in the mail for 04/24/2017

04/24/2017 Biometrics

05/23/2017 Moved to "In Line For An Interview"

05/30/2018 E-mail for interview scheduled

07/09/2018 Interview day. Recommended for Approval.

07/12/2018 E-mail/Text for "We are Scheduling your Oath Ceremony"

07/25/2018 E-mail/Text for "We Scheduled your Oath Ceremony"

07/30/2018 Received Oath Ceremony letter in the mail

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Edmothur83   0

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We go good news today right before the holidays! We are scheduled for January 14th. :D Keep your chins up...it's coming. Have a great holiday everyone! So from the "ready for scheduling" update to now, it's been 38 days for us.

October 2009: we met.

April 28th 2011: we got married.

June 19th 2013: Filed i485, i130, i864, i765 at Chicago lockbox

June 24th 2013: Our Priority Date

July 3rd 2013: Received biometrics letter

July 19th 2013: biometrics taken

July 27th 2013: received an RFE

October 10th 2013: Sent requested initial documents

October 15th 2013: Evidence received

November 4th 2013: EAD card ordered

November 5th 2013: i485 ready for scheduling

November 9th 2013: EAD card received

December 13th 2013: Notification of interview notice mailed

December 16th 2013: interview notice received (January 14, 2014)

January 14th 2013: our interview at 8:am Chicago, IL

January 14th 2013: received "initial review" at interview and as an email update.

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sunshinestate2013   136

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We go good news today right before the holidays! We are scheduled for January 14th. biggrin.png Keep your chins up...it's coming. Have a great holiday everyone! So from the "ready for scheduling" update to now, it's been 38 days for us.

Congratulations on your interview! 38 days is a long wait, but you finally got your interview scheduled and that is all that matters.

For us, we don't have an interview day yet. We have been waiting 64 days since moving to testing and interview.

AOS

09/04/13 Package received
09/11/13 Checks cashed
09/14/13 NOAs hardcopies received in the mail
09/17/13 Biometrics letter received in the mail for 10/09/2012
10/09/13 Biometrics
10/09/13 Moved to "Testing and Interview"
11/13/13 EAD changed to "Card Production"
11/22/13 EAD delivered by USPS mail
05/16/14 Text notice of interview scheduled for June 23rd, 2014

06/23/14 Interview day. Approved on the spot.

06/27/14 E-mail/Text for Card Production

06/27/14 E-mail/Text with USPS tracking number

06/28/14 Received welcome letter in the mail

07/01/14 Green card in hand!

ROC

03/24/2016 Package mailed

03/25/2016 Packaged delivered at CSC

03/29/2016 Check cashed

03/31/2016 NOA1 received in the mail

04/14/2016 Biometrics letter received in the mail for 04/27/2016

04/27/2016 Biometrics

10/26/2016 E-mail for Card Production

11/01/2016 Received ROC Approval letter in the mail

11/02/2016 E-mail stating Card was mailed today

11/02/2016 E-mail with USPS tracking number

11/04/2016 Green card in hand!

N-400

03/24/2017 Package mailed

03/25/2017 Package delivered at Dallas/Lewisville, TX

03/30/2017 Check cashed

04/07/2017 NOA1 received in the mail

04/14/2017 Biometrics letter received in the mail for 04/24/2017

04/24/2017 Biometrics

05/23/2017 Moved to "In Line For An Interview"

05/30/2018 E-mail for interview scheduled

07/09/2018 Interview day. Recommended for Approval.

07/12/2018 E-mail/Text for "We are Scheduling your Oath Ceremony"

07/25/2018 E-mail/Text for "We Scheduled your Oath Ceremony"

07/30/2018 Received Oath Ceremony letter in the mail

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