September 2017 AOS Filers

[RJandHamid 1,128]

1 hour ago, rose_jay said:

Hi there for the Application for Travel document, what do we put in for a travel date if we don't have one yet? 

You can write in 'unknown'. K1 visa holders are not required to have a specific travel date in order to be approved for AP. 

[PR&PR 325]

On 9/28/2017 at 2:08 PM, Jaimekr08 said:

Hi all,

 

I'm just in the process of filing AOS with my partner from Australia.

 

Has anyone had trouble opening a bank account? I have a bank account through a local credit union, but they said I couldn't put my Aussie partner on it with out a SSN. I was under the assumption he couldn't file for an SSN until he gets his green card. Can someone clarify for me?

It all depends, here my ssn won't even be good enough ...I have one from when I was on a j1 work visa, but they need proof of address, so he had to put me on a bill... still waiting for the bill to be generated to go to the bank.

 

As the others said you can actually get a ssn card already.

[valkyriex 194]

Im getting worried about my case

 

Since after the email/text notification I haven't received any NOA in the mail.

 

Sept 12 is my i485 date and I have contacted USCIS last 25th about not receiving anything and they said they will resend it. 

Worried I will miss my biometrics cos of this. All they said is wait for it and it's still inside the processing timeline. 

:'(

[natsusnowy1204 24]

Sept. 18th snet the package 

Sept. 20th package was received by Chicago immigration center 

Sept. 26th got the txt , and was noticed the 3 numbers 

Sept. 28th the fee was passed 

[PR&PR 325]

On 9/29/2017 at 9:56 AM, rose_jay said:

Hi there for the Application for Travel document, what do we put in for a travel date if we don't have one yet? 

I might have put some random dates, but also I just left some stuff blank as I'm applying for multiple reentries.

[T_P 872]

21 hours ago, Valex said:

Im getting worried about my case

 

Since after the email/text notification I haven't received any NOA in the mail.

 

Sept 12 is my i485 date and I have contacted USCIS last 25th about not receiving anything and they said they will resend it. 

Worried I will miss my biometrics cos of this. All they said is wait for it and it's still inside the processing timeline. 

:'(

First of all. Relax. You have your all your numbers already since they already came via text and email. Your biometrics appointment will be just fine once you receive the letter, you wont need any of the NOAs paper, the only thing you will need is the BIO Letter with your appointment, Passport as your identification. Thats all.  

[valkyriex 194]

7 minutes ago, T_P said:

First of all. Relax. You have your all your numbers already since they already came via text and email. Your biometrics appointment will be just fine once you receive the letter, you wont need any of the NOAs paper, the only thing you will need is the BIO Letter with your appointment, Passport as your identification. Thats all.  

Thanks for these!

 

Just frustrating to sit down here and wait for it everyday. Can't wait to work again i'm getting rusty haha. 

Can't wait for this process to be over too and be normal again 

 

1st of Oct. Keeping it positive!

 

-Val

[T_P 872]

Just now, Valex said:

Thanks for these!

 

Just frustrating to sit down here and wait for it everyday. Can't wait to work again i'm getting rusty haha. 

Can't wait for this process to be over too and be normal again 

 

1st of Oct. Keeping it positive!

 

-Val

I completely understand and believe me, pretty much everyone on this forum knows what you are going through, we are all in same boat  ... I applied in August and still cant work, and to be honest if you read some of the old posts and even look at some timelines, you will see that timelines from USCSI are somewhat extended right now, in other words, Work Permits and Green Cards are taking really long. Obviously some offices (rare) are way faster but in general majority of us will wait 3 to 5 months for EAD.

 

If you want to have a better idea of how long AOS would take for your office you can use this timeline as a base : http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/aosstats.php this is not 100% accurate since its based on users review and what not, but its always good to have something to look forward. 

 

Now my recommendation is, relax a bit, sit tight, mow some lawn  go to the park, have some ice cream ....because this can take awhile. One thing though I do want to mention, if you get a job offer, you can request USCIS to expedite your case and from what I have being reading it minimize significantly the amount of time for your EAD. Just a option out there in case you get a job offer. (You cant work until you get your EAD but you can apply for jobs, explain your situation and if the company is ok with it, you can use the job offer for expedite your EAD.) Enjoy sunday.

[valkyriex 194]

11 minutes ago, T_P said:

I completely understand and believe me, pretty much everyone on this forum knows what you are going through, we are all in same boat  ... I applied in August and still cant work, and to be honest if you read some of the old posts and even look at some timelines, you will see that timelines from USCSI are somewhat extended right now, in other words, Work Permits and Green Cards are taking really long. Obviously some offices (rare) are way faster but in general majority of us will wait 3 to 5 months for EAD.

 

If you want to have a better idea of how long AOS would take for your office you can use this timeline as a base : http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/aosstats.php this is not 100% accurate since its based on users review and what not, but its always good to have something to look forward. 

 

Now my recommendation is, relax a bit, sit tight, mow some lawn  go to the park, have some ice cream ....because this can take awhile. One thing though I do want to mention, if you get a job offer, you can request USCIS to expedite your case and from what I have being reading it minimize significantly the amount of time for your EAD. Just a option out there in case you get a job offer. (You cant work until you get your EAD but you can apply for jobs, explain your situation and if the company is ok with it, you can use the job offer for expedite your EAD.) Enjoy sunday.

I totally understand the process, just not used to not working. 

 

"If you want to have a better idea of how long AOS would take for your office you can use this timeline as a base : http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/aosstats.php this is not 100% accurate since its based on users review and what not, but its always good to have something to look forward."

 

- I agree, although it's not 100% accurate and I rather not look at it haha cos its like 8 months waiting for Philadelphia office and its currently just 5 records. The important part for me is the EAD.  Trying so hard to be positive but its tough.

 

"mow some lawn  go to the park, have some ice cream" -  been doing that too! hahaha. 

 

I'm actually thinking to do some volunteer work while I wait. To make me feel I contribute something in this planet and not just sitting here haha.

Appreciate your advise though, we'll all be here for the next coming months mates!

 

- Val

 

Edited October 1, 2017 by Valex

[T_P 872]

2 minutes ago, Valex said:

I totally understand the process, just not used to not working. 

 

"If you want to have a better idea of how long AOS would take for your office you can use this timeline as a base : http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/aosstats.php this is not 100% accurate since its based on users review and what not, but its always good to have something to look forward."

 

- I agree, although it's not 100% accurate and I rather not look at it haha cos its like 8 months waiting for Philadelphia office and its currently just 5 records. The important part for me is the EAD. GC can just take it's time haha. Trying so hard to be positive but its tough.

 

"mow some lawn  go to the park, have some ice cream" -  been doing that too! hahaha. 

 

I'm actually thinking to do some volunteer work while I wait. To make me feel I contribute something in this planet and not just sitting here haha.

Appreciate your advise though, we'll all be here for the next coming months mates!

 

- Val

 

Of course, and everything will be great. You process will go just fine and everything will work out really well for you and your family. Best of luck with everything and have a awesome week ahead. 

[RJandHamid 1,128]

Just got home from the biometrics appointment. His scheduled time was at 11:00am, but we got there at 10:35am because I'm obsessively early. 

We were back in the car and on our way home by 10:55am. Overall it was about 5 minutes of filling out some forms, 5 minutes waiting for his name/number to be called up, 10 minutes doing the fingerprinting, photos and filling out a customer service survey. Happy to report a pleasant experience. 

[DIVITA 65]

This is my journey wish all the best and I will keep all posted on the status.

-09/30/17-Mailed out

-10/02/17-USPS confirmed delivered

[Redheadguy03 505]

Got my ap and ead noa's today. Still waiting on the aos one. Kind of weird they didn't all arrive at the same time, but I'll give it a couple more days. 

[Ilovecake 11]

On 9/18/2017 at 1:44 PM, nathantessa said:

Hello guys, we mailed my fiance's packet on september 1st, they received it on the 6th and we are a little worried because we haven't received anything  back, no enotification that they already received it either. should we call someone ? uscis maybe? or should we just wait ?

 

Hello, I was wondering whether you had any update? 

 

We are also in the same position, we also sent a cashiers check for payment.

[Ilovecake 11]

On 9/19/2017 at 6:27 PM, Redheadguy03 said:

Sent in my Aos today! Hoping it goes smoothly and quickly! Luckily, I'm in Montana, not as many applicants, so I'm hoping it goes faster. 

Hello, when did they receive your package? 

They received mine on the 22nd of September and I still have not got my Noa yet.