New York AOS 2018 Filers

[ofvila 13]

9 minutes ago, nerdese said:

Glad to see there's a dedicated thread for NYC filers! Unfortunately, I think I was getting my hopes up looking at other timelines and forgetting that approvals in NYC are slow-going. My last update was that my biometrics review was completed last week, so looks like I'm in for a long wait until the next step.

My biometrics review was completed this morning, so it's waiting time for me too! Are you in Manhattan? There seem to be some differences in processing times between different NYC offices too. 

[D&D_NYC 58]

22 minutes ago, ofvila said:

My biometrics review was completed this morning, so it's waiting time for me too! Are you in Manhattan? There seem to be some differences in processing times between different NYC offices too. 

I'm in Queens. When I looked up the processing times for the I-485, it seems only slightly faster for Queens (13 - 23.5 months) vs. NYC (15 - 31.5). Brooklyn seems to be even longer (18.5 - 31). Oof!

[Snowy1202 25]

Hello everyone, very glad to find this thread on here with my fellow new yorkers. I just want to give people some news. My PD is May 24, 2018 and I am very happy to just received my appointment notice in the mail. My interview will be at Federal Plaza downtown on Feb 13th. It has been a long wait but here comes the most important (probably nerve-wracking) step in this whole process. Getting ready to prep for this very soon!

 

Wishing everyone a smooth timeline and don't lose hope. I am very happy that my case has about 8.5 months wait. I was expecting much longer to be honest. 

Edited January 15, 2019 by Snowy1202

[NjK 96]

1 hour ago, Snowy1202 said:

Hello everyone, very glad to find this thread on here with my fellow new yorkers. I just want to give people some news. My PD is May 24, 2018 and I am very happy to just received my appointment notice in the mail. My interview will be at Federal Plaza downtown on Feb 13th. It has been a long wait but here comes the most important (probably nerve-wracking) step in this whole process. Getting ready to prep for this very soon!

 

Wishing everyone a smooth timeline and don't lose hope. I am very happy that my case has about 8.5 months wait. I was expecting much longer to be honest. 

Good luck on your interview. Are you in Manhattan NY ?

[Snowy1202 25]

3 minutes ago, NjK said:

Good luck on your interview. Are you in Manhattan NY ?

I am in Ridgewood so technically Queens. Not sure if i was supposed to be interviewed at Queens office or not but the appointment will be in Manhattan.

[NjK 96]

11 minutes ago, Snowy1202 said:

I am in Ridgewood so technically Queens. Not sure if i was supposed to be interviewed at Queens office or not but the appointment will be in Manhattan.

Oh good Queens office is the fastest in NYC. Good luck 😊

[D&D_NYC 58]

I mentioned earlier in this thread that I'm only at the biometrics review stage as of last week -- I'm wondering if anyone can suggest from their experience when I should try and complete my medical, I-693? I didn't submit it with my initial AOS package. I don't want to do it too early, what with processing times being so slow. Should I wait until my case is "ready to be scheduled," even if the wait for an appointment notice could be months from then? Thanks!

[Snowy1202 25]

On 1/15/2019 at 4:27 PM, nerdese said:

I mentioned earlier in this thread that I'm only at the biometrics review stage as of last week -- I'm wondering if anyone can suggest from their experience when I should try and complete my medical, I-693? I didn't submit it with my initial AOS package. I don't want to do it too early, what with processing times being so slow. Should I wait until my case is "ready to be scheduled," even if the wait for an appointment notice could be months from then? Thanks!

Normally, for applicants who did not submit I-693 initially with AOS package will receive a courtesy notice to have it done and be ready for the coming interview. From what I have been seeing on this thread, normally when they send you the notice, it usually means your interview is coming soon. I would suggest taking the medical exam the second you receive the notice. Good news is they just implemented a new policy where form I-693 is effective for 2 years since the physician signature stamp. Hope that helps.

[D&D_NYC 58]

8 hours ago, Snowy1202 said:

Normally, for applicants who did not submit I-693 initially with AOS package will receive a courtesy notice to have it done and be ready for the coming interview. From what I have been seeing on this thread, normally when they send you the notice, it usually means your interview is coming soon. I would suggest taking the medical exam the second you receive the notice. Good news is they just implemented a new policy where form I-693 is effective for 2 years since the physician signature stamp. Hope that helps.

Interesting. I did actually get a courtesy notice back in December (12/24/18) right after I got my biometrics notice. I would hope an interview was coming soon, but I'm a bit skeptical given the other timelines I've seen. I've already checked out the civil surgeons in my area, and luckily there are a few that can book immigration medical exams with a few days notice. So maybe it's best to get it done sooner rather than later, since it will be valid for 2 years? 

 

Thanks for replying! 

[nullaccount234 882]

Anybody thought about moving out to Jersey City? Processing is 10-20 months in the Newark NJ office...

 

Also they have lower taxes 

[Sellamalola 222]

On 1/14/2019 at 9:05 PM, Snowy1202 said:

I am in Ridgewood so technically Queens. Not sure if i was supposed to be interviewed at Queens office or not but the appointment will be in Manhattan.

I just found this thread now 👌🏽 I live right in the border between Bushwick and Ridgewood and your 8.5 months gives me hope😁 cause I’m in month 7 and we’re practically neighbors!! It’d be great if we get it over with soon but like i told @LizM I’m kinda ok if they take their sweet time that way I’m married for 2 years when they call us, get the permanent green card and that’s it!!! Congratulations and Good luck 👍🏽🍀 

[Sellamalola 222]

18 hours ago, LizM said:

Anybody thought about moving out to Jersey City? Processing is 10-20 months in the Newark NJ office...

 

Also they have lower taxes 

I think they send you to the back of the line if you move 🤔 i hate NJ but tbh...I’ve been thinking about moving to east NY or even hoboken, rent is way cheaper and so is everything else and the city is a path ride away but I’m still in the honeymoon phase with nyc 🤣

[march16filer 152]

On 1/14/2019 at 9:05 PM, Snowy1202 said:

I am in Ridgewood so technically Queens. Not sure if i was supposed to be interviewed at Queens office or not but the appointment will be in Manhattan.

The Queens office is located in 26 Federal Plaza. I can't remember which floor, but, it's there. 

On 1/14/2019 at 9:05 PM, Snowy1202 said:

I am in Ridgewood so technically Queens. Not sure if i was supposed to be interviewed at Queens office or not but the appointment will be in Manhattan.

How long after you applied did you receive the EAD card?

[Penny&Lee 338]

On 1/14/2019 at 5:57 PM, ofvila said:

My biometrics review was completed this morning, so it's waiting time for me too! Are you in Manhattan? There seem to be some differences in processing times between different NYC offices too. 

I completed my biometrics on Dec 10th and still nothing as of yet for me either. I hate this process 😞 

Edited February 2, 2019 by Penny&Lee

[NewJourney2019 2]

Hey everyone! I am new here. I am confused as to what my priority date is but here is my timeline so far. If I missed anything please let me know.

My case seems to be moving pretty quickly. Currently waiting to be scheduled for interview and EAD**

 

10/19/2017 Married

12/22/2018 Mailed AOS Package to Chicago Lockbox

12/24/2018 Received at Chicago Lockbox

01/02/2019 E-Notice of receipt

01/07/2019 Received Official receipt notice in mail

01/12/2019 Courtesy I-694 letter

01/15/2019 NOA Biometrics appt 

01/22/2019 Biometrics appt in the Bronx for 2pm arrived 1:45pm out and in my car by 2pm (lol super quick)

02/04/2019 Case Updated to Ready to be Scheduled for interview

 

 

 

Edited February 7, 2019 by NewJourney2019
Forgot to add something