July 2019 - AOS Filers

[C&C88 27]

24 minutes ago, Gigi2017 said:

I'm sorry if the truth is hurting your feelings but I just want all of you be well prepared. If I were you I would start to read back the groups until last November to see what to expect...

No hurt feelings here. We’re well aware that it can take very long and we’re prepared for that, Christmas at Disney World is plan B. 

[Javier Mera 217]

37 minutes ago, C&C88 said:

No hurt feelings here. We’re well aware that it can take very long and we’re prepared for that, Christmas at Disney World is plan B. 

Star wars park!!! 

[Lana&Ivy 215]

1 hour ago, Gigi2017 said:

I'm sorry if the truth is hurting your feelings but I just want all of you be well prepared. If I were you I would start to read back the groups until last November to see what to expect...

The USCIS processing times for EAD/AP dropped significantly last week.  I think it's ok for people to be a bit more optimistic than they were at the start of July.

[NewCitizen23 313]

Just now, Lana&Ivy said:

The USCIS processing times for EAD/AP dropped significantly last week.  I think it's ok for people to be a bit more optimistic than they were at the start of July.

FYI I spoke with a Tier2 this morning because My EAD is out of processing time and I’ve made an inquiry. She said the waiting time is still 8,5 months for the EAD it doesn’t matter what the website says. It’s a number of game who gets it earlier. And with months and lots of phone calls  of behind us I believe her.

[WaterLeaf 199]

1 hour ago, Gigi2017 said:

FYI I spoke with a Tier2 this morning because My EAD is out of processing time and I’ve made an inquiry. She said the waiting time is still 8,5 months for the EAD it doesn’t matter what the website says. It’s a number of game who gets it earlier. And with months and lots of phone calls  of behind us I believe her.

I guess because those of us who was on the K1 August 2018 wave thread is all coming along slamming the offices, including other wave of submission.
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There has been a bunch! So hang in there, stay calm and don't raise expectation too high yet. Things gonna get much better to all.

[andreaam 514]

1 hour ago, Gigi2017 said:

FYI I spoke with a Tier2 this morning because My EAD is out of processing time and I’ve made an inquiry. She said the waiting time is still 8,5 months for the EAD it doesn’t matter what the website says. It’s a number of game who gets it earlier. And with months and lots of phone calls  of behind us I believe her.

There are still a lot of people getting their EAD after 3 months and their GC after 6 months. We all know there is a long wait ahead of us. We were all in the long visa process too. We know how this works. The only think that helps (at least for me right now) is to hope for the best and be positive. Being cranky about the processing time don’t get me anywhere. 

I hope you can get your inquire approve as soon as possible ! Best of luck!

Edited August 12, 2019 by andreaam

[mangomochi 21]

Hello all, another July filer here.

 

Here are my dates so far: Filed on July 24th, was received July 26th, received NOA SMS 2nd August, 3 NOA letters on 5th August, Biometrics appointment letter received 12th August and scheduled for 20th August at 3pm.

 

I hope this journey goes well for everyone. Best of luck to you all!

[FaithProfessoR 171]

14 minutes ago, mangomochi said:

Hello all, another July filer here.

 

Here are my dates so far: Filed on July 24th, was received July 26th, received NOA SMS 2nd August, 3 NOA letters on 5th August, Biometrics appointment letter received 12th August and scheduled for 20th August at 3pm.

 

I hope this journey goes well for everyone. Best of luck to you all!

Welcome to the Jungle✌🏻

[DanielPlainview 368]

The good news:   We rec'd Biometrics notice from Jacksonville instead of Orlando ,which means we went from one of the slowest offices to one of the fastest.   Biometrics was completed and it was an absolute breeze.

 

The bad news:   SS called today.   "We cannot process your card because you got married before you came to the office.  So now you have to wait until you get the green card."    She did not change her name, so not sure what the problem could be, but glad for the change to Jacksonville.

[Tara & Rohit 224]

1 hour ago, DanielPlainview said:

The good news:   We rec'd Biometrics notice from Jacksonville instead of Orlando ,which means we went from one of the slowest offices to one of the fastest.   Biometrics was completed and it was an absolute breeze.

 

The bad news:   SS called today.   "We cannot process your card because you got married before you came to the office.  So now you have to wait until you get the green card."    She did not change her name, so not sure what the problem could be, but glad for the change to Jacksonville.

Glad to here the biometrics appointment went so smoothly!! Sorry about the SSC... We're currently facing our own issues with it too lol 

[Javier Mera 217]

I need your opinion guys because we are not sure what to do with the following scenario. We are still waiting for the NOA1 for both AOS and EAD, but we completed the medical examination this week. My wife has the sealed envelope ready to be mailed. Should we mail it so USCIS can add it to our case even if she's not in the system yet? The problem with waiting too much is that the MMR shot expires in 30 days so we don't want to wait that long to file this. In the beginning our idea was to not delay AOS and EAD because of the medical examination, but we didn't think we would be waiting 3 weeks (and probably longer) for the NOA1

 

We appreciate any advice!

Edited August 13, 2019 by Javier Mera

[Grant & Bri 93]

Nothing for NOA1 yet, my debit card still hasn’t been charged the $1225 will be 2 weeks on Thursday. Can someone provide me with the number that I can call to find out information if I don’t hear anything by friday? Thanks.

[Javier Mera 217]

2 hours ago, Grant & Bri said:

Nothing for NOA1 yet, my debit card still hasn’t been charged the $1225 will be 2 weeks on Thursday. Can someone provide me with the number that I can call to find out information if I don’t hear anything by friday? Thanks.

https://www.google.com/search?q=uscis+talk+to+an+agent&rlz=1C1CHBD_enUS793US793&oq=uscis+talk&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j69i59j0l4.5519j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

[DanielPlainview 368]

4 hours ago, Tara & Rohit said:

Glad to here the biometrics appointment went so smoothly!! Sorry about the SSC... We're currently facing our own issues with it too lol 

You're probably aware of the SS Handbook............I'm searching it now to see if I can find an answer for our problem.

 

https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/handbook/handbook.02/handbook-toc02.html

[Tara & Rohit 224]

4 minutes ago, DanielPlainview said:

You're probably aware of the SS Handbook............I'm searching it now to see if I can find an answer for our problem.

 

https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/handbook/handbook.02/handbook-toc02.html

It took about a month to figure out what our problem was.... it was the nitwit at our SS office who forgot to send our verification for the card. Now it's going to take another three to four weeks to get it! 

Edited August 13, 2019 by Tara & Rohit