July 2018 AOS Filers

[Ana Maria 265]

On 8/10/2018 at 11:13 PM, John and Janay said:

Welcome back to the group! Biometrics are close behind. 😀

Yep - waiting for the letter. 

 

[bostonBruce 38]

 Update : Got text and email 8/13  that they accepted July 30 all 3 packages. thats how long it took to get an answer. The email says they follow up with an letter with 7 to 10 business days. 

[emekus94 1,125]

29 minutes ago, bostonBruce said:

 Update : Got text and email 8/13  that they accepted July 30 all 3 packages. thats how long it took to get an answer. The email says they follow up with an letter with 7 to 10 business days. 

That's been the norm
About 2 weeks. Though we did see a few people wait 3+ weeks. It happens.
As long as you had tracking on it that showed delivered, it was delivered. 

[Tilde333 31]

My husband is also applying from Northern VA we had biometrics on July 31st! Just waiting now

[Anita27 62]

Hello everyone.

Package sent July 12

Received July 16

NOA for 2 of them ( I-485 and I-765 accepted, I-139 rejected with no reason) August 1st

Biometrics appointment  - August 20

 

So I was rejected for Advance Parole with no reason. I got a rejection notice saying that the payment was incomplete or has not been provided. Funny, cuz we all know that for EAD an AP we need no additional payment if we submit the applications with I-485. I called and they said there must have been a mistake and I need to resubmit the application with the copy of  I-485 notice of action.

Anyway, I am happy that I have at lease some movement in my case. Wish you all good luck.

[Fredd 69]

Done with my biometrics today at San Jose USCIS Local office!

 

 

[Fredd 69]

57 minutes ago, Anita27 said:

Hello everyone.

Package sent July 12

Received July 16

NOA for 2 of them ( I-485 and I-765 accepted, I-139 rejected with no reason) August 1st

Biometrics appointment  - August 20

 

So I was rejected for Advance Parole with no reason. I got a rejection notice saying that the payment was incomplete or has not been provided. Funny, cuz we all know that for EAD an AP we need no additional payment if we submit the applications with I-485. I called and they said there must have been a mistake and I need to resubmit the application with the copy of  I-485 notice of action.

Anyway, I am happy that I have at lease some movement in my case. Wish you all good luck.

How much did you pay in total?

[emekus94 1,125]

1 hour ago, Anita27 said:

Hello everyone.

Package sent July 12

Received July 16

NOA for 2 of them ( I-485 and I-765 accepted, I-139 rejected with no reason) August 1st

Biometrics appointment  - August 20

 

So I was rejected for Advance Parole with no reason. I got a rejection notice saying that the payment was incomplete or has not been provided. Funny, cuz we all know that for EAD an AP we need no additional payment if we submit the applications with I-485. I called and they said there must have been a mistake and I need to resubmit the application with the copy of  I-485 notice of action.

Anyway, I am happy that I have at lease some movement in my case. Wish you all good luck.

 

33 minutes ago, Fredd said:

How much did you pay in total?

Total fees has nothing to do with it I assume since the I-765 was accepted- It's the same fee $1225 with I-765 and/or I-131.

 

This unfortunately seems to be happening quite a bit lately.
Since you now have NOA1 with I-485, you're just gonna have to submit it again with that I-485 and the fee will be waived. Unfortunately, you lost your queue in line for the AP since your NOA date will be from the recent filling.
So if travelling soon is important to you, I suggest you send that packet to them ASAP so you don't lose more time.

 

 

[Anita27 62]

3 minutes ago, emekus94 said:

 

Total fees has nothing to do with it I assume since the I-765 was accepted- It's the same fee $1225 with I-765 and/or I-131.

 

This unfortunately seems to be happening quite a bit lately.
Since you now have NOA1 with I-485, you're just gonna have to submit it again with that I-485 and the fee will be waived. Unfortunately, you lost your queue in line for the AP since your NOA date will be from the recent filling.
So if travelling soon is important to you, I suggest you send that packet to them ASAP so you don't lose more time.

 

 

You are right! I paid the whole amount of fee 1225$. I've heard that this can happen sometimes, but it is really frustrating that I need to waste my time because of their mistake. I'm going to submit again tomorrow. But I guess I won't get the combo card for both EAD and AP. That's unfortunate. I am trying to be optimistic cuz at least I have my I-485 and I-765 processed.  Wish you all good luck guys. Thanks for the reply.

[emekus94 1,125]

6 minutes ago, Anita27 said:

You are right! I paid the whole amount of fee 1225$. I've heard that this can happen sometimes, but it is really frustrating that I need to waste my time because of their mistake. I'm going to submit again tomorrow. But I guess I won't get the combo card for both EAD and AP. That's unfortunate. I am trying to be optimistic cuz at least I have my I-485 and I-765 processed.  Wish you all good luck guys. Thanks for the reply.

Yep
Reminds me of the good ol' days of getting an RFE for something already submitted.

It's part of the process. And it sucks

Really sorry it happened to you!

But good news is that the GC trumps AP so since that's being processed accordingly, everything else shall fall into place.
Good luck!

[Anita27 62]

6 minutes ago, emekus94 said:

Yep
Reminds me of the good ol' days of getting an RFE for something already submitted.

It's part of the process. And it sucks

Really sorry it happened to you!

But good news is that the GC trumps AP so since that's being processed accordingly, everything else shall fall into place.
Good luck!

Yep! I know what you mean cuz generally I was waiting for my NOA2 for k1 visa for a year and a half. So they can't scare me anymore 🤣🤣 Thank you!

[John and Janay 188]

6 hours ago, Tilde333 said:

My husband is also applying from Northern VA we had biometrics on July 31st! Just waiting now

Awesome! We were feeling kinda lonely in this area. We thought we were the only ones! Did you go to the Alexandria office? Hoping to do a walk in this week.

[DPP123 403]

Okay... biometrics done.  It was very easy.  Walked in, filled out some form (my husband was very upset that they changed his hair color to brown when it's clearly SANDY)  LMFAO.  After his picture and prints were taken, they had him press a survey button.  As my husband walked out the woman called him back and told him to press the bad, good, or excellent button.  My husband yelled out EXCELLENT and she smiled.  My husband proceeded to tell me that it was bad but didn't want her to lose his paperwork "by accident."  LOL  

 

Hope I made some of you laugh.  I think that the best thing to do while we patiently wait is laugh and enjoy this ride.  Happy Tuesday all.  

[DPP123 403]

Oh and we also went to Social Security office since we had some time.  We applied for his on July 10 and had heard nothing.  (he was sent for manual verification).  Well, when we went yesterday the man did a lot of typing and clicking.  He said that it appeared he had not been verified but was able to do it right then.  I would love to know where my husband's application was for five weeks but whatever.  He told us he should get his card in the next few days. 

 

For anyone whose application was sent for manual verification and have not heard anything after five weeks, just walk in and ask them about the status.  

[aminkowz 105]

17 hours ago, Anita27 said:

Hello everyone.

Package sent July 12

Received July 16

NOA for 2 of them ( I-485 and I-765 accepted, I-139 rejected with no reason) August 1st

Biometrics appointment  - August 20

 

So I was rejected for Advance Parole with no reason. I got a rejection notice saying that the payment was incomplete or has not been provided. Funny, cuz we all know that for EAD an AP we need no additional payment if we submit the applications with I-485. I called and they said there must have been a mistake and I need to resubmit the application with the copy of  I-485 notice of action.

Anyway, I am happy that I have at lease some movement in my case. Wish you all good luck.

 

I didn't know if you file the three forms combine, you'll only have to pay for 1-485. Thanks and good luck.