julie b

Hi all, longtime lurker here. Never posted but wanted to share to give hope to VSC filers. Just got a text message that case status was updated and new card is in production!

Date of I-751...NOA1 Date....Biometrics.....Approved

06/17/15......06/18/15......07/21/15.......04/11/16

Hi all-

My British fiance moved her December 10, 2012 and we married that week. We submitted all our documents for AOS and received notice of receipt that our case was received on December 20, 2012. His advance parole and EAD came through within about two and a half months after that. The last piece of the puzzle is of course the I-485 and green card. Our case number begins with MSC, and our lawyer told us that it's processing at the National Benefits Center. However, when we try to check processing times for I-485 at the National Benefits Center, this particular form is not listed on their processing table. We are from Boston, does this mean the Boston field office is processing our case? Any help would be appreciated so we can have an idea of when to expect the green card. Thanks!

Thank you everyone! All the replies are helpful and appreciated

Hi all,

So we've come far at this point in our process. We submitted our AOS forms along with applications for advanced parole and EAD and these all have a receipt date of December 19th, 2012 with USCIS. My fiance has also received his biometrics appointment for January 17th, 2013. Our question is, in any of your experiences, how long has advance parole taken to come through? We are slightly concerned because we need to go back to the UK on 8th March for a good friend's wedding but we are not sure if our papers will come through in time. Our lawyers have advised that we are ineligible to apply for an expedite because USCIS has very strict guidelines of what constitutes valid reason for expedite of AOS. We are in a bit of a bind and hoping for some advice and information on how long others' have taken. Many thanks in advance for your replies!

Thank you all!!

Hi everyone,

So we are just in the homestretch now getting everything ready for AOS. It all seems pretty straightforward but there's something we are confused about. Our lawyer said we need to have a sealed envelope with medical results for AOS submission. We don't have this-it was couriered directly to the embassy for the interview. All we have is the CD with results and vaccination records. Does anyone who has already gone through this post-visa process have any advice about this?

Thanks friends!

After months and months of planning and paperwork, Mark had his interview this morning and was APPROVED!! Moving day December 10!! Thank you for all your support and good luck on your journeys!!

Hi all,

My fiance hasn't received packet 3 in the mail yet (our petition just left NVC on Monday 9/24) but we have our new case number from the NVC. Can he fill out DS156 online with just our LND number or does he need wait until we receive packet 3? Thanks!!

Hi all,

My fiance and I received our NOA2 a few days ago and are getting ready for the next steps. We are under the impression he needs to wait until he receives packet 3 to book his medical. Can he book the medical before he receives packet 3 in the mail? We want to be as prepared as possible but don't know what we can do. Thanks for your help!

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