samwreckless

I filed for adjustment of status in NSC. They forward it to NBC after a couple of months from where I received a biometrics appointment from and completed it. NBC then transferred my case to the local USCIS office from where I received an interview appointment. During the interview they issued me an RFE asking for a waiver on my J visa's two year home residency requirement. I filed for I-612 in CSC and was approved after which my case was transferred back to NSC where I originally filed it for adjudication.

"Our records show that your case is currently pending adjudication. However, we have had to perform additional reviews on your case, and this has caused a longer processing time. We hope this information is helpful and appreciate your continued patience."

What does this imply? I have provided all the documentations properly and biometrics + interview went well. What should I expect next?

If you get an error message when you log in, you can always try to enter your case number without logging in, you should see your case status. It worked for me.

It didn't work for me either ways -with or without logging in. The same error message.

Based on the instructions on the DOS website, J Visa waiver applications based on "fear of prosecution" take 3-4 months to be made a decision on. My application was complete and they cashed my check immediately after I sent them. On Monday, it'd be exactly four months. What would I do if I still don't hear from the DoS on my application? I sent them an email 212ewaiver@state.gov a couple of days ago, but no response just yet.

I received two originals papers for travel, Advance Parole Document I-512, Authorization for Parole of an Alien Into the United States. Both of the papers have a placeholder for stamp next to my photos. I understand that USCIS has replaced the combo EAD/AP this lately, but the reason I received a paper based is that I had already applied and received an EAD.

I have two questions:

1). When, where and who stamps these documents for me? Shall I present my AP while exiting the U.S.?

2). During my travel outside of the U.S. will processing of my I-485 continue or will be on-hold and resumed on my return?

Thanks for answering everyone. I have posted questions on this forum that no one answered before, but I hope someone chimes in this time.

I passed my interview in the local office for an I-485. In the interview they RFE'ed me to file I-612 in California Service Center. The last InfoPass I went to they told me that California Service Center had requested my whole file from the local office and they sent it. I also had to submit the health exam form which I submitted this morning.

A strange thing happened today, I received two notifications. One in the morning at 9:30 AM, and One in the evening around 8:00 PM. My case should have been transferred to California, but the evening message says it has been sent to my local office, which doesn't make any sense. It was originally in local office. Does anyone know what they mean?

Morning One:

On April 8, 2014, we transferred this case I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS to another office for processing and sent you a notice explaining this action. Please follow any instructions provided on the notice.

Evening One:

On April 8, 2014, we transferred your I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS, to your local USCIS Office for further processing. The new office has jurisdiction over your case and will send you a decision as soon as processing is complete or you will be notified if further information or action is needed.

I received my EAD, but it says "Fingerprint Not Available" on it. Is that a problem? I had done the fp already.

Does the report of medical examination and vaccination record (Form I-693) expire in 6 months? I am concerned whether I have to do it again after 6 months should my I-485 continue to remain pending.

Have you filed an I-485 for the AOS? If so while that is pending you are lawfully present despite being out of status once your J visa expires.

Yes. I am worried about when the I-485 gets denied as a consequence of me not being able to obtain the J waiver for which I was RFE'ed during the AoS interview. Wouldn't filing for an asylum save give me status even if the AoS is rejected?

I first thought AoS would be easier than asylum, but in my case the story unfolded differently. I came to U.S. last year on J Visa and later on my other formerly filed I-360 petition based on an Special Immigrant Visa was approved. I filed for AoS, but USCIS asked me for a waiver for the 2 year home residency requirement on J visa thru which I entered the U.S. The waiver is taking forever and I only have 12 weeks to get it approved? I don't know what's gonna happen to my AoS if I couldn't meet the deadline and deliver waiver within time?

Another problem is that my J status expires in a week, although with pending AoS, I believe that it would be safer for my to file for asylum just in case that USCIS makes a decision after their deadline passes and before I am able to present the waiver. Can anyone advice whether I should file for asylum, too? Would it hurt the AoS? With this I would only avoid the consequence of running out of status and/or having to leave the country.

I came to the U.S. on J visa and then filed for adjustment of status based on another case, which is called approved I-360 based on Special Immigrant Visa available to Iraqis who worked for and on behalf of the U.S. government. I got biometrics and went to the I-485 AoS interview after which I was RFed for a waiver on my J visa thru which I entered the United States. I don't have an Advanced Parol, but I have go back to my home country and take care of my family who are in an emergency situation.

What is safest thing I can do? Can I come back in pursuit of my approved I-360? I can understand that the pending I-485 will be sacrificed if I leave.

I didn't apply for EAD yet. I might file for it this week.

Do you have the 2-year HHR condition on your visa?

Yes, I do! And I have been given 12 weeks to apply for a j waiver and present it. The I/O asked me to use infopass and request an extension if my waiver wasn't approved by then. I am afraid that waiver gets approved late and they deny I-485. If that happen, how long do I have re-file?

I came to the U.S. on a J visa and later filed for adjustment of status. My J visa duration of status is expiring while I have a pending I-485. Will I have a status with the pending AoS when J visa duration of status expires?

By the way, will I have a legal status with the pending I-485 if my J visa expires?

I filed for I-612 based on fear of prosecution on Feb 7 and received the first NOA on February 18th. Please keep your fingers crossed for me so that it is approved within March . My J1 status is expiring by end of March. How long do you people think it takes?

I included a copy when filing my AOS a few months ago and was asked to present the original to the IO during the interview. She toke a quick look and returned it.

It is down. I tried several computers -both mac and PC Chrome, Firefox, IE and Safari.

It took them 2 days to cash mine.

I don't have any of the above, except my passport with the J visa on it, stamped as "Duration of Stay".

One quick question. Can I go on domestic travels without I-94 card since it's been held at my AoS interview by AoS? I am planning on attending a conference around the beginning of March in California. No problem with national air travels on the account of i-94 not being present?

Special Immigrant Visa for Iraqi translators, currently pending AoS and J waiver.

Can I file follow-to-join for my family based on my approved I-360? Or shall I have to wait until my adjustment of status is approved and then file I-824 for my family?

Yes, I do have a scan of it, but not the original. Maybe I should attach the copy and explain it on an additional memo as appendix to the waiver package?

So, my I-94 was held by the IO during my AoS interview. Here's what it says on the filing instructions for waiver:

What do I do instead?