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2 hours ago, Adam D said:

Just received our interview date! Jan 25th. We were May 2017 filers. My case status hasn't changed on line either. 

 

They actually sent it on Dec 20th but sent to our old address (we have auto-forwarding) even though I notified them on 17th Dec that we had moved (we moved on the 16th). That generated an auto-reply saying they would contact me by 29th Dec. I didn't receive any further contact so perhaps I should call them to make sure they have our new address. 

 

Now to read up on what to take to the interview!

Yeah, you should call them to make sure they have your new address. They mailed my green card to our old address too, I wouldn't have known if my ex-housemates didn't contact me. 

20 hours ago, Stefi said:

I changed my address, and shortly after my interview was scheduled. I am not sure if thet was the reason because  I filled for AOS November 2016. 

1 hour ago, piff said:

it does not, it just moves your case to the Baltimore Office and then you wait  

Thanks for your replies!! 

I'm joining the party here. I filed my AOS from K1 in April, but we just moved to Maryland. Anyone knows if changing of addresses affect the processing time? Any other March/April filers here?

You may want to get your transcripts and diploma evaluated by a foreign credential evaluation agency, like World Education Services. I did that with mine. 

Congrats to everyone who got their interview and combo cards, it's nice to see everyone progressing! 

I haven't heard anything about my green card since May and we recently moved to another state (Maryland). We don't move into our new place till end August so I haven't updated the address on USCIS. Anyone has experience moving states in the midst of their I-485? I'm really hoping they don't schedule my interview in Texas!

On 10/07/2017 at 8:50 PM, Antriksh said:

Hi guys, I have entered America and was starting the AOS petition. I am finding the petition really confusing. Can someone please guide me? and is there is any example of the new 18 pages i485?

20 hours ago, ahas44 said:

I honestly think you need to read the I-130 and I-485 instruction. I am sure your spouse can speak and understand English by this point. If you want to avoid delays and RFE, you must read the instruction, most of forms on the web are for the old forms, which you can't submit.

I agree with @ahas44's advice. There is also a grace period for the old forms. If you can send them all before August 25, you should be fine too. 

If you're planning to leave US after marrying and not live here, you can just leave. No forms needed. 

If you're planning to become a US permanent resident, then yes, you need the AP, and subsequently green card. 

4 hours ago, tonyNYC said:

From my understanding I can submit an SR after 90 days (around 7/25) - is there anything else that I can do?

You don't have to wait 90 days to submit a SR, you should probably just try it.

7 hours ago, strider4 said:

I had one question though for those of you have received the card or have their EAD status update: 

Since they produce an EAD/AP combo card now instead of separate documents/cards, shouldn't the status for the I-131 also change? I only see the change for EAD, in my case.

 

Yea mine didn't change but I've just received the hard copy approval for I-131.

I've just got an email saying that my I-131 has been approved and my EAD/AP will be mailed to me, YAY!!!! 

NOA: 4/4 

EAD Expedite Request: 6/1

Faxed documents: 6/6

Expedite Request referred and completed (but no change in status): 6/16

Expedite Request referred and completed: 6/23 - Got an email saying it's been approved but no change in status yet. 

23 minutes ago, EMBELL_17 said:

Here's how mine worked:

 

On 6/12, I put in SR to expedite. A few hours later, it said the request was assigned to an officer. A while after that it said a response was sent to me then changed to my request was completed. I got an email requesting evidence of why I needed the expedite. I faxed those over. The next day (6/13) my status TWICE changed to my expedite being assigned to an officer, a response was sent to me, and the was completed. Then it said my case was suspended while they requested the file. The next day (6/14)  it said a response was sent to me and it was completed. I called USCIS and they said my expedite was approved so has been sent to an officer to either accept or deny my application. On 6/15, my status changed to "new card being produced"

 

so it took 3-4 days for it be approved. 

that's fast! lucky you, why did mine take so long? lol. congrats btw!

20 hours ago, EMBELL_17 said:

You can put in for an expedite as soon as you've completed your biometrics. And i was informed I could not do an SR for expedite until 5 days after it was last touched (so I put in 4 requests within the space of 1 month). As of today, my EAD is being produced as a result of my expedite request and I mailed my packet in May 11.

I faxed in my EAD docs 10 days ago, today my status just changed to "your request to have your case expedited, referral number T1E1521704230MSC, was assigned to an officer for response.". How long did it take  for yours to change from case assigned to card being produced? 

I faxed my documents for my EAD expedite request two days ago, does anyone know how I can check if they have received it? Do I call the USCIS number again? I haven't heard anything from them yet. 

On 2017-5-31 at 8:50 AM, EMBELL_17 said:

Hi Everyone, May filer, here. I'm scrolling through to see if anyone here expedited their EAD? I'm trying to get an idea of where USCIS is with expedite requests.

I tried. Don't do it before you submit any RFE or go for your biometrics appointment, if not they won't process it. You will have to wait another 30 days before you can put in another expedite request (like me, pft!). 

Hey I've got the same RFE saying that the names on page 1 and page 3 did not match. I assumed that my joint sponsor used (firstname)(maiden name)(married name) on page 1, and used (firstname)(middlename)(maidenname) on page 3 - so they didn't match. I just made the corrections and resent the form. 

Are you sure the names are the same on both pages for yours? If yes, then just resend the same form, they may have made a mistake. 

My RFE for new I-864 forms reached their PO Box today, let's hope everything goes smoothly now. 

Anyway, I'm got a question. I've read people going in early for their biometrics, is that true?

Mine is on May 12th, but I'm wondering if I can walk in early. 

On 02/05/2017 at 7:26 PM, Katrin.TX said:

I understand the anxiety! I have a great job lined up in August and need the EAD before that. So I hope that 3 months are enough to get it or I might loose this opportunity. I wish both of us a speedy and uncomplicated process!

Congrats on your job! I've received a job offer 2 weeks ago that starts in August too, I accepted it and I'm hoping my EAD goes smoothly too!  

11 hours ago, cyanmavi said:

Call USCIS and tell them you have a job offer and not having your EAD is causing you severe financial loss. Also you can search the forum for similar cases and more details. Good luck!

I considered expediting my EAD, but if the job only starts in August, do you think they will expedit it? 

3 hours ago, soulstriker said:

How u know its the i 864? Did it say that on the uscis status or app? Mine just says RFE was mailed for the i485 application 

I received the letter earlier this week.  It tells me there's a missing part or something filled wrongly in page 3, but it doesn't say if it's the main or joint sponsor. 

1 hour ago, 13roots said:

It finally came!!! Biometrics appointment will be on May 9th right here in Austin. Happy Friday everyone!

I just received my biometric appointment letter too, mine is also in Austin on May 12th! 

Anyway, I received a RFE for my I-864 dated 19/4, which was very vague in what was wrong with my forms. My bio appointment letter is dated 22/4. I guess RFE doesn't affect biometric appointments!

I just checked the mail and received all 3 letters. The cases were received on April 10.

Don't worry too much, maybe the last letter will come tomorrow. It may have been mixed up in other mail on the way.  

I received my texts and emails! I just checked the status online, it says they received on April 4 and 6th. Weird that it took so long for me to receive the notifications

On 10/04/2017 at 9:55 AM, gray_cat said:

We received 3 emails and 3 text messages with the case numbers last night! Very unexpected, but happy.

 

I checked the status online and it says they received our forms on April 4th.

Weird, I haven't received any emails or texts!  

On 07/04/2017 at 1:03 PM, gray_cat said:

Package was received on the 3rd and today (7th) the check was cashed. Hope we get NOA soon.

We're on the exact same timeline! Our package was received on the 3rd and check cashed on 7th too. NOA text/email on Monday hopefully!

Hey all,

I've just mailed out my AOS package, I guess that makes me an April filer.  Let's hope all of us progress smoothly!

On 26/03/2017 at 10:06 AM, yuna628 said:

Hard to say: for my husband he'd been coming and going for so long he knew how things worked in America years ago. Every small achievement (like obtaining a license) was no biggie to him, since he was already experienced driving here. He says his best achievement was marrying me, but besides that I'd say landing a really good job after all the time waiting. I'm always so proud of him, so any accomplishment is wonderful to me.

Congrats on that!! I just moved here and I've always got some sort of phobia of driving - I'm trying hard to get my drivers license (and actually drive on my own). 

Oh wow, yea I'm curious to hear why he said that! 

I just arrived in the US last Friday, my process was so fast. The only question the officer asked was whether my partner traveled with me.