February 2020 AOS Filers

[AFCF 268]

I sent my AOS packet via USPS on 2/20 and it was delivered on 2/22. I haven’t heard anything yet. I’m worried, but it’s comforting to know that I’m not the only one. And I think it won’t help calling USCIS since the check we sent wasn’t cashed yet?

 

Best of luck to everyone though. God bless us! ♥️

[fabianafcm 34]

3 hours ago, flfreddy said:

My understanding was postmarked before 24th for old form, after feb 24th is new form.   Not sure new form released at your date of mailing but I think you used the old form as you mailed on the 25th.

Yes, I did. I just received my rejected note so I will be working on my documentation and new files tomorrow. Does anyone know if we need the I-944. We called USCIS on the 24th and they said I wouldn’t need it because I was not subject to the public charge clause. I didn’t have a lot of confidence in that answer though. I don’t want to be rejected again so I am trying to collect as many information as I can. The work authorization and the travel documentation also came with a denial notice so I will work on new documents for all of them. 

[SuperRoxy 1]

3 minutes ago, fabianafcm said:

Yes, I did. I just received my rejected note so I will be working on my documentation and new files tomorrow. Does anyone know if we need the I-944. We called USCIS on the 24th and they said I wouldn’t need it because I was not subject to the public charge clause. I didn’t have a lot of confidence in that answer though. I don’t want to be rejected again so I am trying to collect as many information as I can. The work authorization and the travel documentation also came with a denial notice so I will work on new documents for all of them. 

We got rejected too. And i am not subject to form i-944 either but I’m still gonna include it in my packet. I don't think it’s a big deal, i was anxious  about this new form too  but upon reading it , most of it I put N/A and no need to worry as long as you provide proof. There’s a list of exemptions at USCIS website for the i-944. 

[fabianafcm 34]

3 minutes ago, SuperRoxy said:

We got rejected too. And i am not subject to form i-944 either but I’m still gonna include it in my packet. I don't think it’s a big deal, i was anxious  about this new form too  but upon reading it , most of it I put N/A and no need to worry as long as you provide proof. There’s a list of exemptions at USCIS website for the i-944. 

Yes, I think we will do the same. Thank you for the help and good luck with everything. It’s definitely frustrating but we will get there! 

[SuperRoxy 1]

 

14 minutes ago, fabianafcm said:

Yes, I think we will do the same. Thank you for the help and good luck with everything. It’s definitely frustrating but we will get there! 

Well, it is, what it is. I’m just wondering if we can still use all the supporting documents again since they put mark on it already. Same as the check, because they staple it . I wanted to get new one but I’m not sure  if the bank will be open because of the covid19.

[MachinatorX 2]

I want to know when I can expect my work EAD card for AOS filed in Alaska? Can I walk in for my biometric before the actual appointment date? I am worried the USCIS office may eventually be closed because of COVID-19.

 

02/22/20 -- AOS package (I-130/I-485/I-864/I-765/I-131) sent to USCIS

02/24/20 -- Package delivered to Chicago Lockbox

03/06/20 -- NOA receipt notice

03/07/20 -- Biometric appointment notice

03/24/20 -- Biometric appointment 

 

 

[cgcrooks 64]

1 hour ago, MachinatorX said:

I want to know when I can expect my work EAD card for AOS filed in Alaska? Can I walk in for my biometric before the actual appointment date? I am worried the USCIS office may eventually be closed because of COVID-19.

 

02/22/20 -- AOS package (I-130/I-485/I-864/I-765/I-131) sent to USCIS

02/24/20 -- Package delivered to Chicago Lockbox

03/06/20 -- NOA receipt notice

03/07/20 -- Biometric appointment notice

03/24/20 -- Biometric appointment 

 

 

Hello, fellow Alaskan. Yes, you can get your biometrics done before the appointment date. That's what my wife and I did. We were in and out in 15 mns.

[flfreddy 92]

1 hour ago, MachinatorX said:

I want to know when I can expect my work EAD card for AOS filed in Alaska? Can I walk in for my biometric before the actual appointment date? I am worried the USCIS office may eventually be closed because of COVID-19.

 

02/22/20 -- AOS package (I-130/I-485/I-864/I-765/I-131) sent to USCIS

02/24/20 -- Package delivered to Chicago Lockbox

03/06/20 -- NOA receipt notice

03/07/20 -- Biometric appointment notice

03/24/20 -- Biometric appointment 

 

 

We did a walk in like 5 days prior to our appt.  We went to 3 ASC that morning at 8am, 830am and finally 930am we walked through.

 

Different ASC have different guards who make a judgement call (some are just nasty others are so nice)

 

We went to Gardena in LA near LAX.  Failed at DTLA and La Brea ASC

[flfreddy 92]

3 hours ago, chxakx said:

I sent my AOS packet via USPS on 2/20 and it was delivered on 2/22. I haven’t heard anything yet. I’m worried, but it’s comforting to know that I’m not the only one. And I think it won’t help calling USCIS since the check we sent wasn’t cashed yet?

 

Best of luck to everyone though. God bless us! ♥️

mad rush on 2/24 to meet the old form deadline.   Soon you will hear from them....

[MachinatorX 2]

16 minutes ago, cgcrooks said:

Hello, fellow Alaskan. Yes, you can get your biometrics done before the appointment date. That's what my wife and I did. We were in and out in 15 mns.

 

Nice. So how many days prior did you walk in to the Anchorage office?

[AFCF 268]

16 minutes ago, flfreddy said:

mad rush on 2/24 to meet the old form deadline.   Soon you will hear from them....

I figured. Thank you! Hopefully soon and hopefully no problems too. Best of luck on yours. 

[Manuel94 72]

7 hours ago, Manuel94 said:

Sent 02/22/2020, received on 02/26/2020. I called USCIS this morning to ask about my packet, they said I'm not in the system yet as it hasn't been processed, then told me to wait. I called my bank to see if my cashier's check has been cashed out, and they said it has not. Waiting...

Just got my text notifications! Finally guys 😂🎉

 

7 hours ago, Manuel94 said:

Edited March 17, 2020 by Manuel94

[cgcrooks 64]

26 minutes ago, MachinatorX said:

 

Nice. So how many days prior did you walk in to the Anchorage office?

3 days prior to our appointment date.

[ImmPro 106]

Today when I was at the Los Angeles USCIS field office for an interview with a client it was definitely different. All officers kept joking about being on standby to get guidance on whether they'd be closing or how they were going to proceed. However, I saw management giving laptops to all the workers and telling them not to forget it. 

 

After the interview I chatted a bit with the officer. He let me know they don't know what exactly is going to happen but said regardless if they Close the offices they'd  be working from home, hence the laptops so they can work remotely. 

 

I asked because most of the time they never approve on the spot at the interviews (in LA and San Benardino anyway)and usually approve within a week if nothing complicated. SometimeS they say they will review it and they end up approving it that same evening. I just said well If you close will that significantly delay this specific applicant and he said no because we will work remotely anyway. 

 

In LA they tried this whole social distancing thing. They were sitting people only in groups of two and then some distance to the next two chairs. The waiting room was about half of the capacity that it usually is. Have another hearing tomorrow so if any updates ill keep all of you posted. 

[LilyKins 121]

We received our text messages last night!! 🙏🏻🥳

 

Mailed via USPS on 02/22, USCIS received it 02/26, text messages received 03/17 at 12:30am.

 

Finally able to breath just a little bit! ☺️