auturbine

On 1/21/2020 at 9:39 PM, auturbine said:

It was actually transferred from Vermont to Potomac. Received the I-797C in the mail yesterday

 

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Notification today that my new card is being produced! EAC, transferred from Vermont to Potomac around 6 weeks ago. Official time between filing and approval/card being produced: 360 days, just under a year!

Good luck to everyone else waiting, hope you don't have to wait too much longer

It was actually transferred from Vermont to Potomac. Received the I-797C in the mail yesterday

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Update on the above (edit: now on the previous page): my.uscis.gov now has the updated information and the following message:

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Case Was Received At My Local Office

On January 15, 2020, we received your Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, Receipt Number EACXXXXXXXXXX, at your local office. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

Awaiting the notice in the mail. Does anybody know if the case being transferred to the local office means an interview is more likely? Or should I take this as a sign that a decision will be made soon?  

EAC filer here, just got a text/email notification of my case being updated. Immediately checked on on egov.uscis.gov and got the following message:

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On January 15, 2020, we transferred your Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, Receipt Number EACxxxxxxxxxx, to another office for processing and sent you a transfer notice. The notice explains why we transferred your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you do not receive your notice by February 14, 2020, please go to www.uscis.gov/e-request to request a copy of the notice. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

Under next steps it says "We will prepare your case for officer review.  If we need more information, we will notify you."  Interestingly, this update isn't reflected on the my.uscis.gov site - still confusing to me why the two sites exist and seem so often to have conflicting information.

Anyway, will update here once I find out where the case has been transferred. Any other EAC/Vermont filers get this transfer message? This is my first update since biometrics were taken in April 2019.

19 hours ago, vkbruh1114 said:

Just to summarize based on responses by Service centers: please correct me if I'm wrong

 

Vermont Service Center (EAC) - Biometrics done for most but no movement after that

National Benefits Center (MSC) - Most people have for interview requests already (within 2 months of submission?)

Texas Service Center (SRC) - Most people have not heard anything since submission, not even bio-metrics request (from my experience, SRC uses old bio-metrics so you guys should not worry)

California Service Center (WAC) - I've not heard many people submitted from WAC here, please respond whats the latest if your application went here.

Potomac Service Center (YSC) - I've not heard many people submitted from YSC here, please respond whats the latest if your application went here.

 

I recently saw an update on workload transfers by USCIS: https://www.uscis.gov/workload-transfers

They have moved a lot of Vermont I-751 cases to Potomac Service center, have a look.

 

Helpful summary, thank you! I'm EAC and can confirm I've had biometrics done but no movement since then. Haven't been informed of any transfer to Potomac either.

I had my biometrics appointment 4/18 and everything went smoothly. 

The guessing game of which case tracking service to use continues: the old one at egov.uscis.gov had never worked for me with this case number, and the new one at my.uscis.gov seemed to work initially but hasn't shown anything since the "Case was received" notification back on 3/13. Out of frustration, I tried putting my case number in at egov.uscis.gov and now it works and says:

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 "Fingerprint Review Was Completed. As of April 19, 2019, we completed our review of your fingerprints and are working on your Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence"

 

Still wish I hadn't taken my G-1145 out of my application packet at the last minute because I read some (incorrect) information about how it wouldn't work for I-751 cases, but for anyone who had switched to using the new my.uscis.gov case status tracker and hasn't received updates - try going back to the one at egov.uscis.gov! 

Biometrics appointment letter arrived yesterday (Notice date 3/29). My case is at Vermont Service Center - check was cashed 3/14 and I received my NOA1 on 3/16. So the biometrics letter was sent about 2 weeks after the NOA1. My appointment is on 4/18 at the USCIS Application Support Center in Brooklyn, NY

For anybody having trouble seeing their case on the site, are you using the new login portal at https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/ - rather than the old one at https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/landing.do?

I was also having issues putting in my case number from the NOA1 using the egov.uscis.gov site, but when I tried it on myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov it worked! Hopefully it'll do the same for you.

That worked! Thanks very much 😀

NOA arrived today! Although when I try to put my receipt number (EAC etc.) into USCIS Case Status Online I get the following message:

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• My Case Status does not recognize the receipt number entered. Please check your receipt number and try again. If you need further assistance, please call the USCIS Contact Center at 1-800-375-5283.

I've triple checked it to make sure I'm putting in the right number. Has anybody else had this issue?

Hi fellow March filers,

I mailed my forms last week and they arrived (via FedEx) 3/8/2019 at the Texas Service Center. Just saw that my check was cashed today (3/14)

I had originally filled out a G-1145 and was ready to put it in my package, but I read something here that said they aren't used for the I-751 cases (the logic being that it only applies to cases sent to USCIS Lockbox facilities) and so I didn't include it. So I haven't received a text or email with a case number yet, but I'm not too worried about that since the check has been cashed. Just waiting for the NOA in the mail now I guess 😃

Glad to be here and good luck to everyone!

Hi all, thought I'd belatedly relay my experience from last week at the interview. It was last Tuesday, May 16th. I think I mentioned here previously but it was the same day as my wife's grad school graduation ceremony - thankfully the ceremony was a full 5 hours after the scheduled interview time so we knew we'd most likely be safe.

What made it nice was that her family was in town for the graduation, so we got to spend the morning before the ceremony with them and take our mind off things. After a hearty late breakfast, we set off for Federal Plaza and arrived outside the building at 12.30pm for our interview at 1.10pm. Security was quick and efficient, and we were up on the 8th floor within 10 minutes of arriving. Checked in at the window and took our seats in a fairly empty waiting room. From memory our number was K28 and as we sat down K24 was called, so we knew we probably didn't have a long wait on our hands.

Right around 1.10, on schedule, our number was called. We were met at the doors by our officer, a nice middle-aged lady who led us back to the office where we would be interviewed. We didn't exchange many pleasantries, it was friendly but still quite formal. As soon as we walked in, we were sworn in and then told to take a seat. The door to the office remained open throughout. 

She asked for our passports and copies of birth certificates first - she actually already had copies in the file of everything except my wife's birth certificate, so she kept our additional copy and gave everything else back to us. I can't fully remember the order but I think she then asked me for my prior EADs and advanced parole documents, all of which I had made copies of. 

While looking through those documents and adding them to the file, she asked me how my wife and I met (without really looking up from the file) and so I told her a brief version of our story. She then asked for any copies of supporting documents - tax returns, bills, leases, photos etc. - all of which we gave to her. At this point she smiled and thanked us for being so organized. While looking at our photos, she asked my wife whether we had met each other's families (we have) and then asked each of us to say each other's parents' & siblings' names. 

At this point - still looking at our supporting documents - she asked me what my favorite thing about my wife was. I laughed because I honestly hadn't expected such an expansive, open-ended question! But I told her that I was initially drawn to her because of our shared sense of humor, but it wasn't until I got to know her that I realized how much we compliment one another, and that she's the kindest person I've ever known, that I learn from her every day. I could sense my wife blushing, and the officer looked up and asked her whether she thought I did a good job of answering the question. We all laughed, and that was probably the moment I felt myself fully relax.

The officer flipped through towards the back of the file asked the routine questions about criminal records, previous marriages etc. and then asked if we still lived at the same address and if I still had the same phone number. Before I knew it, she said (very quickly) "OK, so now I will pass your file on for some security checks, and I will approve it, and in 3 to 4 weeks you will receive a confirmation in the mail about your case," and we thanked her and she led us out. We wished her well and got on the elevator. In all, we were probably there for less than 15 minutes. Almost instantly my wife and I turned to each other and asked if we'd heard everything correctly.

We felt silly for not asking her to repeat whether or not she was definitely approving the case, but we were both pretty sure we had heard the words "approved" in there. I told my wife that in any case we'd know in a few days, that it shouldn't take weeks, and that if there had been any problems they would have come up in the interview. By the time we got home, I already had the email from USCIS saying the case had been updated - case approved! A few hours after that (during my wife's graduation ceremony), another email saying the card was being produced! 

All in all, an unforgettable day and a huge relief after all the months of waiting. Sorry for the excessive detail, please let me know if you have any questions, and good luck to those still waiting! You'll be on the other side soon!

I'm sure you'll get it soon! Fingers crossed!

The only bad thing about the date we got: my wife has her graduation ceremony in the late afternoon/early evening. She's getting her Master's degree and her family will be flying in from California for it. Fortunately, the ceremony starts at 6:30pm and our interview is scheduled for 1.10, so I'm hoping we're done by 2:30 or 3 at the latest so we can go get ready and enjoy the evening. It will be a special day 

Oops, got ahead of myself! May 16th! 

Just got notice in the mail for interview date on April 16th! That will make it 303 days officially from priority date. Can't wait!

I put in a service request last week and they mailed me confirmation that the I-765 was approved - all the way back on 9/26! No emails, texts, or updates through myUSCIS.

It also said "A replacement card has been ordered" (11/1) as if they had previously sent one. But I have nothing coming in on the USPS tracker

Update: Still no sign of it, and only note on I-765 is still "On July 18, 2016, we received your Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization" etc.

Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone who had successfully received Emergency AP had any guidance on how that affected their EAD timeline? Obviously in normal circumstances you would get the dual card, but since I received my Emergency AP before a trip in August (see signature for timeline) I have yet to receive any update on my I-765. Online case status hasn't updated since forms arrived with USCIS on 7/18/16, making today the 90 day mark.

Probably just have to be patient, but I was wondering if anyone had experienced a delay in receiving their EAD after getting Emergency AP. Thanks!

Encouraging to see people with filing dates a few weeks ahead of mine getting their EADs, good luck to all. Eagerly awaiting mine, would love to have it in hand by the first week of October!

Hi all,

Just went to check on my case numbers and saw that for the I-485, as of yesterday (9/6/2016) the case is "ready to schedule your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status for an interview." It goes on to say that they will schedule the interview and send me a notice. For reference, this is only Day 52 since the AOS package was received.

I received my Emergency Advance Parole about a month ago (see timeline in signature) but have yet to receive my EAD, and the case number for the I-130 hasn't updated since they received the form on 7/18/16, the note about the interview only displays on the case number for the I-485.

I'm obviously not complaining if it really was such a quick turnaround, but has anyone else had an interview take place so early on? Is there any chance this was an error or premature on their part? Thanks for any guidance!

Hi all,

Went to Infopass appointment today to receive an Emergency Advance Parole so that I can attend to a family medical emergency in the UK. All went well, I/O was helpful and understanding and since I already had my I-131 with the supporting evidence, the process was relatively quick.

When she finished up, I saw her preparing two copies of my Advance Parole document (I-512) with the two passport photos I provided. At the end of the process, she handed me one, which says "TO ALIEN" in the lower right hand corner. She kept the other copy.

Before I left, I double checked that I only received the one copy (since I had read on here in the past that people usually had 2 copies) and she said yes, they hold onto the second copy. I thanked her, document in hand, and left the appointment, seemingly good to go.

Since getting home (I'm traveling early next week), I've been worried that maybe I should have been clearer or asked again. The reason I'm now uncertain is the wording on the I-512 itself (emphasis mine):

Presentation of the attached duplicate of this document will authorize a transportation line to accept the named bearer on board for travel to the United States without liability under Section 273 of the Immigration and Nationality Act for bringing an alien who does not have a visa.

Presentation of the original of this document prior to August 09, 2017 will authorize an Immigration Officer at a port of entry in the United States to permit the named bearer, whose photograph appears hereon, to enter the United States.

This wording definitely makes me think I should have the two copies, even if the duplicate is just for showing the airline when I return. Do you think this will cause me any problems, especially since it would seem to have been a mistake on the part of the I/O? It's obviously not going to be possible to get another Infopass appointment before I leave, I'm wondering if I should try to go tomorrow or Friday to get an answer without an appointment.

Thoughts?

You will be a parolee after you enter on AP. You don't have a "status" while outside the US. Airlines will ask for the document you will be using to enter, which for you is the AP.

Ah, right. Thanks

Do you have medical documentation in writing to present at your InfoPass appointment? They don't typically take your word.

Yes, I'll be bringing:

• A signed note from my grandmother's doctor explaining her condition & prognosis
• Copies of birth certificate for myself & my mother, as well as my parents' marriage certificate, to establish my relationship to maternal grandmother (who still has my mother's maiden name)
• Another I-131 filled out and signed, with additional passport photos, and a checkbook in case they want me to pay to file again
• My I-797C receipts of notice, printed copy of my most recent I-94
• Passport

Anything that I might have forgotten?

You will technically be in Parolee status with pending AOS.

Biometrics are done in ASC and InfoPass is done in USCIS filed office which are different locations in New York City. Have you checked the addresses in your Biometrics notice and InfoPass appointment? You can try walking in for Biometrics in your designated ASC though.

Thank you! Parolee status is what I was looking for. If the airline asks for visa information (which from memory they do if the person traveling hasn't filled out an ESTA), I should just say I'm in parolee status and show them the AP, right?

And thanks for the biometrics classification - I actually hadn't thought about that. You're right, the notice for my biometrics appointment is for the local office in Brooklyn (closer to me than the USCIS field office in Manhattan) - I'll try to do a walk-in after I have my AP sorted out.

Hi all,

Sorry if this seems like a dumb question: my wife and I are currently going through the AOS process (filed last month) and I'm applying to get an Emergency Advance Parole so I can be with my grandmother, who unfortunately has a terminal diagnosis and doesn't have long to live (our timeline would have me currently getting Advance Parole in October). You can see the timeline in my signature, but I have the NAO1 for all our paperwork and a date for my biometrics appointment (August 17th, next Wednesday).

My InfoPass appointment is tomorrow, and my wife and I are anticipating traveling over to be with my family as soon as possible after that. At the time of us starting the AOS, I had finished my F-1 OPT employment and had begun my 60-day grace period (which lasts until early September).

So when I return from the trip (on the Emergency Advance Parole), what will my status be? I'm assuming I don't need to fill out an ESTA, but I'll also no longer be in F-1 status. So what does that make me? Is there a technical term for someone who is awaiting adjudication of their AOS? Like I said, sorry if this is a dumb question.

Also: Do you think while I'm at my InfoPass tomorrow to get the AP, I'll be able to get my biometrics done at the same time? I have my letter with the biometrics appointment (7 days later) but I figure it can't hurt to just get it done while I'm there and before I travel. Thoughts?