April 2019 AOS Filers(merged)

[Murph4444 12]

On 4/20/2019 at 7:01 PM, Murph4444 said:

AOS from TN update:

 

04/01/19 - AOS package delivered to Chicago lockbox via USPS

04/08/19 - Texts received

04/09/19 - Checks cashed

04/12/19 - NOA received by mail

04/19/19 - Biometrics appointment notice received by mail and set for May 2

 

 

Had my Biometrics on May 2. Status was changed to "Ready to be Scheduled for an Interview" on May 7....then nothing. Crickets. No EAD, Travel Document updates, No interview actually scheduled. Nothing. Frustrating wait to be sure.

 

What's the wait for the EAD and Travel Document nowadays? Just that has to be over 6 months. 

Edited July 31, 2019 by Murph4444

[Nashvan 133]

7 minutes ago, Murph4444 said:

Had my Biometrics on May 2. Status was changed to "Ready to be Scheduled for an Interview" on May 7....then nothing. Crickets. No EAD, Travel Document updates, No interview actually scheduled. Nothing. Frustrating wait to be sure.

 

What's the wait for the EAD and Travel Document nowadays? Just that has to be over 6 months. 

Crickets for me too.

 

Good news though -- processing times at National Benefits Centre just went down to 2.5-5 months. Looking forward to seeing more interviews scheduled, hopefully soon! 😊

[Nashvan 133]

1 hour ago, Vans said:

Good news though -- processing times at National Benefits Centre just went down to 2.5-5 months. Looking forward to seeing more interviews scheduled, hopefully soon! 😊

Edit: I meant approvals as EAD/APs don't have interviews. Brain got too excited. But more interviews are good too!

[Nicole567 25]

7 hours ago, Vans said:

Edit: I meant approvals as EAD/APs don't have interviews. Brain got too excited. But more interviews are good too!

Oh wow that changed a lot I feel like, but that’s awesome I’m less than 30 days away from being able to contact them and ask. Hopefully doesn’t change! 

[d24v 200]

Quick question:  is the fact that my EAD and AP just say "received" a cause for concern, or just standard crapshoot USCIS updating?

 

I've been trying to just put my head in the sand over my AP and EAD considering the wait times, but with the supposed processing time drop, I have a tiny drop of hope of sooner rather than later and don't want to be worried that it says "received" because my application is the one they accidentally dropped in the trash.  

 

[Joan58 47]

@d24v my AP/EAD shows Case Received also. Hoping to hear something in Aug. Positive thoughts😊🤞

[oztousa 50]

1 hour ago, d24v said:

Quick question:  is the fact that my EAD and AP just say "received" a cause for concern, or just standard crapshoot USCIS updating?

 

I've been trying to just put my head in the sand over my AP and EAD considering the wait times, but with the supposed processing time drop, I have a tiny drop of hope of sooner rather than later and don't want to be worried that it says "received" because my application is the one they accidentally dropped in the trash.  

 

Mine also says "case was received" and I requested an expedite almost 2 months ago. So it's normal. USCIS can't seem to get it together half the time. 

[Davi+Inna 80]

We got our I-485 Interview scheduled for August 28th 2019. Super excited!! 🤗 We did not expect it so soon!

[BananaButton5 175]

Our case tracker changed to "Ready to be Scheduled for Interview" today! I wish this actually told us how much longer we should be waiting!

 

We don't really have much in both of our names, I have contacted my landlord 5 times now requesting he be added to our lease, and he won't respond to me, so I will print emails as proof that I've tried. We have separate bank accounts, I guess maybe we can throw together a joint savings account but we don't really see the point of joint accounts since I pay all the bills while he waits for a job anyway. We tried getting him a state license but the people at the DMV were confused and wouldn't issue it without an SSN, so we still need to try that again too. I have changed my last name to his and changed all my accounts to my new name. I'm considering adding him as an authorized user on my credit card and getting him added to our utility bills. We have lots of photos together. Suddenly nervous we don't have enough evidence and I should have done this sooner but I've been soooo busy! Would it be worth it to get affidavits from our friends and family? 

[Anne_3089 29]

Finally my EAD was approved and my case changed to “New card is being produced” after 117 days. 

 

Good luck everyone.

Edited July 31, 2019 by Anne_3089

[Anne_3089 29]

17 minutes ago, BananaButton5 said:

Our case tracker changed to "Ready to be Scheduled for Interview" today! I wish this actually told us how much longer we should be waiting!

 

We don't really have much in both of our names, I have contacted my landlord 5 times now requesting he be added to our lease, and he won't respond to me, so I will print emails as proof that I've tried. We have separate bank accounts, I guess maybe we can throw together a joint savings account but we don't really see the point of joint accounts since I pay all the bills while he waits for a job anyway. We tried getting him a state license but the people at the DMV were confused and wouldn't issue it without an SSN, so we still need to try that again too. I have changed my last name to his and changed all my accounts to my new name. I'm considering adding him as an authorized user on my credit card and getting him added to our utility bills. We have lots of photos together. Suddenly nervous we don't have enough evidence and I should have done this sooner but I've been soooo busy! Would it be worth it to get affidavits from our friends and family? 

My case have been ready to schedule for interview for 30 days now just sit tight and try not to think too much about it. My EAD was approved today. New Jersey filer.. Good luck to you.

[Cata&Ben 199]

gracias Dave!!

 

 

[Chris & Lucas 33]

20 minutes ago, BananaButton5 said:

Our case tracker changed to "Ready to be Scheduled for Interview" today! I wish this actually told us how much longer we should be waiting!

 

We don't really have much in both of our names, I have contacted my landlord 5 times now requesting he be added to our lease, and he won't respond to me, so I will print emails as proof that I've tried. We have separate bank accounts, I guess maybe we can throw together a joint savings account but we don't really see the point of joint accounts since I pay all the bills while he waits for a job anyway. We tried getting him a state license but the people at the DMV were confused and wouldn't issue it without an SSN, so we still need to try that again too. I have changed my last name to his and changed all my accounts to my new name. I'm considering adding him as an authorized user on my credit card and getting him added to our utility bills. We have lots of photos together. Suddenly nervous we don't have enough evidence and I should have done this sooner but I've been soooo busy! Would it be worth it to get affidavits from our friends and family? 

Hi! If you don’t mind me asking, when did they receive your response to their request for evidence? 

[JennaV 116]

4 minutes ago, Anne_3089 said:

My case have been ready to schedule for interview for 30 days now just sit tight and try not to think too much about it. My EAD was approved today. New Jersey filer.. Good luck to you.

From “case is ready to schedule for an interview” to “interview was scheduled” it was 12 days for me. Every field office is different. 

Edited July 31, 2019 by JennaV

[BananaButton5 175]

4 minutes ago, Chris & Lucas said:

Hi! If you don’t mind me asking, when did they receive your response to their request for evidence? 

They received our response on July 19th. 

2 minutes ago, JennaV said:

From “case is ready to schedule for an interview” to “interview was scheduled” it was 12 days for me. Every field office is different. 

I have seen March/April filers with interviews scheduled for my field office and nearby ones, so I am hoping for some quick movement, we will see!