January 2018 AOS Filers

[fozan 8]

MARRIAGE BASED AOS (Filed Concurrently)

Priority date: January 24 
Received text messages: January 29
Notice of Action: February 4

Biometrics appointment letter: February 11
Biometrics done: February 20

Request for Initial Evidence: February 16
Initial Evidence received: March 14

Expedite request: April 10 (Day 76 based on job offer)
Response to expedite request: April 16 ('your case is in our normal processing time')

Interview ready to be scheduled: April 25
Card (EAD) was mailed to you: April 27

Interview scheduled: April 30
Interview date: June 4

 

Interview Experience:

The appointment was at 10:45. We reached there half an hour before the time, we waited in waiting area and the officer came out and called us around 12:00. Officer was super nice, young and friendly. He took oath and then ask us for ID's and other identification, We gave him original passports and its copies with it, he appreciated that bringing copies saves us time. He asked questions where and how we met and how we dated and that's it. I told him our story and then he asked for if we need to add any things to our file. I gave him joint bank statements, my spouse payslips, insurance paper, and album to show him and some pictures with name labels separately printed on paper. He then asked just yes and no questions on form i485. He took my picture and biometrics and told us that its simple and easy and it seems good to me but I can't directly approve because I have about 7 to 9 files today which I have to arrange in order etc. He closed the file and said I am sending it so it will be approved, and don't expect any update until next week. And in 3 to 4 weeks you will get GC in mail. Then he explained about the 2 year condition and remind yourselves to apply for removing the condition before completion of two years. He then cheerfully bring us out to the door.

 

I am thankful to visa journey and people whom I get helped by reading a lot of people's experiences. May be my experience could be helpful for someone who needs it.  

[GioRod 69]

8 hours ago, Marion said:

Congrats! Your post makes me so hopeful 😍 I am day 121. 

What’s your exact NOA1 date? 

Please keep me posted im at 121dyas also apriciate it  still waiting hope gor something soon 😊

[mecco 18]

10 hours ago, Etamkoos said:

Was your green card finally approved?

oh no! my combo card

[cherryblossoms916 216]

18 hours ago, fozan said:

MARRIAGE BASED AOS (Filed Concurrently)

Priority date: January 24 
Received text messages: January 29
Notice of Action: February 4

Biometrics appointment letter: February 11
Biometrics done: February 20

Request for Initial Evidence: February 16
Initial Evidence received: March 14

Expedite request: April 10 (Day 76 based on job offer)
Response to expedite request: April 16 ('your case is in our normal processing time')

Interview ready to be scheduled: April 25
Card (EAD) was mailed to you: April 27

Interview scheduled: April 30
Interview date: June 4

 

Interview Experience:

The appointment was at 10:45. We reached there half an hour before the time, we waited in waiting area and the officer came out and called us around 12:00. Officer was super nice, young and friendly. He took oath and then ask us for ID's and other identification, We gave him original passports and its copies with it, he appreciated that bringing copies saves us time. He asked questions where and how we met and how we dated and that's it. I told him our story and then he asked for if we need to add any things to our file. I gave him joint bank statements, my spouse payslips, insurance paper, and album to show him and some pictures with name labels separately printed on paper. He then asked just yes and no questions on form i485. He took my picture and biometrics and told us that its simple and easy and it seems good to me but I can't directly approve because I have about 7 to 9 files today which I have to arrange in order etc. He closed the file and said I am sending it so it will be approved, and don't expect any update until next week. And in 3 to 4 weeks you will get GC in mail. Then he explained about the 2 year condition and remind yourselves to apply for removing the condition before completion of two years. He then cheerfully bring us out to the door.

 

I am thankful to visa journey and people whom I get helped by reading a lot of people's experiences. May be my experience could be helpful for someone who needs it.  

Did you surrender or give your combo card on your aos interview?

[nanaaalex 49]

How long does it usually take to get the green card after it says ''your card has been delivered''?

[keixjil 142]

9 minutes ago, nanaaalex said:

How long does it usually take to get the green card after it says ''your card has been delivered''?

If it is delivered, meaning the usps had dropped off the card at the address you provided. You should go to ur mailbox and pick it. 

[nanaaalex 49]

2 minutes ago, keixjil said:

If it is delivered, meaning the usps had dropped off the card at the address you provided. You should go to ur mailbox and pick it. 

I guess I'm too excited to get it lol I meant if it says ''your card has been mailed. The USPS will deliver it'

[keixjil 142]

2 minutes ago, nanaaalex said:

I guess I'm too excited to get it lol I meant if it says ''your card has been mailed. The USPS will deliver it'

Oh that makes sense hahaha. I would say around 5-7 days ^^ you will receive a tracking number to track your package. 

[nanaaalex 49]

Just now, keixjil said:

Oh that makes sense hahaha. I would say around 5-7 days ^^ you will receive a tracking number to track your package. 

haha! Awesome thank you!

[Itssimons 122]

Hey guys, for those who’ve already had their EAD via expedition based on job offer. Could you tell me a little bit about the kinda offer, the due date to start work, and or whether you had your employer write an accompanying letter to USCIS to justify the offer explaining severe financial lost in the event of the employee not being able to accept the offer because of no EAD?

[keixjil 142]

51 minutes ago, nanaaalex said:

haha! Awesome thank you!

Np. Congratulations to you!

[nanaaalex 49]

I got the green card today! However my last name is not hyphenated on it  is it a big deal?

[DebbieRaney 126]

13 minutes ago, nanaaalex said:

I got the green card today! However my last name is not hyphenated on it  is it a big deal?

I'd call USCIS just to make sure it won't be a big deal. :) 

[pattyandvern 282]

20 hours ago, simonvikih79 said:

Hey guys, for those who’ve already had their EAD via expedition based on job offer. Could you tell me a little bit about the kinda offer, the due date to start work, and or whether you had your employer write an accompanying letter to USCIS to justify the offer explaining severe financial lost in the event of the employee not being able to accept the offer because of no EAD?

Hi. So my job offer letter was not really official. It just said in very common language that my employer is ready to hire me and willing to wait until my paperwork (Yes, they used Word paperwork  ) will be expedited ALTHOUGH the contract start at certain date and the sooner the better, Thats pretty much what they said and if there is any additional questions they provided a phone number and email adress. The letter was written on the official company stationery. Also they wrote me job description letter. It was accepted within 3 weeks from sending a fax.

[nanaaalex 49]

3 hours ago, DebbieWRaney said:

I'd call USCIS just to make sure it won't be a big deal.

I meant to say the dash wasn't there (both names are on the card) but I called and they said it was fine! Thank you