July 2014 AOS Filers

[Derwood 202]

I managed to do an early biometrics walk-in at the Cincinnati office today. The staff were really friendly and I was in and out in 30 minutes!

Back to waiting!

[TrixieStep 10]

AOS package mailed away yesterday. It would appear we're in for a long wait. We had to slow down the K1 process, but I don't see USCIS getting anything done in a hurry where AOS is concerned.

[majikgenie 6]

For the early biometrics walk-ins do you need a speacial reason or can one just go in just to get it done & over with?

[noway123456 1]

Hi July filers!! We just sent our packet today (certified and return request!)

So the next steps are:

Wait for the NOA (3 of them: 485, 765, 131)

Wait for the biometrics appointment

Wait for the EAD card( does AP [131]) come with it?

Wait for interview appointment

Also does the WAC number from the NOA check the status of all 3 Forms?

[Derwood 202]

For the early biometrics walk-ins do you need a speacial reason or can one just go in just to get it done & over with?

I think it just depends upon the office and how busy they are. I just told them that I happened to be in town (an hour away from my home) and asked if I could do it there and then to save me from having to drive back. They were fine about it although I had to wait until all the scheduled appointments had been seen. Saying that I only waited 30 minutes start to end.

Hi July filers!! We just sent our packet today (certified and return request!)

So the next steps are:

Wait for the NOA (3 of them: 485, 765, 131)

Wait for the biometrics appointment

Wait for the EAD card( does AP [131]) come with it?

Wait for interview appointment

Also does the WAC number from the NOA check the status of all 3 Forms?

If you have applied for EAD & AP you'll get a combo card for both.

You will get a separate MSC receipt number for the AOS, EAD & AP - three receipt numbers in total.

Edited July 24, 2014 by Derwood

[noway123456 1]

Thanks! I applied for everything so it should be a combo card! And sorry what is MSC receipt number?

I think it just depends upon the office and how busy they are. I just told them that I happened to be in town (an hour away from my home) and asked if I could do it there and then to save me from having to drive back. They were fine about it although I had to wait until all the scheduled appointments had been seen. Saying that I only waited 30 minutes start to end.

If you have applied for EAD & AP you'll get a combo card for both.

You will get a separate MSC receipt number for the AOS, EAD & AP - three receipt numbers in total.

[Derwood 202]

Thanks! I applied for everything so it should be a combo card! And sorry what is MSC receipt number?

The National Benefits Centre used to be called the Missouri Service Centre and that's where the MSC comes from.

http://www.visajourney.com/content/uscis-receipt-number

[Lights 56]

Biometrics appointment letter received today! Appointment 31st July!

We have similar timelines so hopefully our biometrics letter comes in soon! I'm really hoping to do the walk-in biometrics appointment. Do they approve you on the spot for EAD or AP? What's the timeline after that should walk-in biometrics be successful?

[Ozgirl1981 78]

Good luck to those waiting.. We are still tapping our feet waiting..

[uncrustables 7]

early biometrics successful today in Seattle

[botipapa 0]

Walk-in bio done yesterday, 07/25 in the Ft Myers application center.

[JayCS 0]

We received our text & email from USCIS on 7/23 (mailed package 7/3, delivered 7/7). Waiting now for the letter confirmation.

[11dexter 0]

Last night I received notification that our application was received. The post office delivered it on 7-8 and notification that it was received by USCIS was sent out on 7-27, 19 days after delivery. I sent our application via regular mail and it was sent to the PO Box in Chicago. I am wondering if the people who received faster notifications had their applications delivered directly to the office mailing address via overnight delivery? If that is the case, it would be worth the $30-$50 delivery feed to get it accepted about two weeks earlier.

[Gabby88 1]

Just did walk in biometrics in the ANchorage office!!! Took just 10mins

[bubblebubble 16]

Last night I received notification that our application was received. The post office delivered it on 7-8 and notification that it was received by USCIS was sent out on 7-27, 19 days after delivery. I sent our application via regular mail and it was sent to the PO Box in Chicago. I am wondering if the people who received faster notifications had their applications delivered directly to the office mailing address via overnight delivery? If that is the case, it would be worth the $30-$50 delivery feed to get it accepted about two weeks earlier.

Mine was overnighted. Received my NOA1 18 days after they received it. No, mailling method does not count