PennyandDanny

Curious if anyone on this thread is from New Orleans. 

AOS & EAD sent May 13, 2017
Recieved NOA1 May 23, 2017
Biometrics appointment July 12, 2017
AOS "case ready to be scheduled for an interview" July 19, 2017
EAD approved September 6, 2017
EAD in hand September 13, 2017
No news on AOS since July 19, 2017
 

There is a slight possiblity that it may slow down the process over the next few days to a week, but the Texas service center is based in Dallas, TX and they dont seem to be affected as hard as Houston, TX. Worst case is your petition will be slower to get there due to the weather. Best of luck.

I had the same issue with the Sydney Consulate, they scheduled me for an interview with only 7 days notice, but unlike you they took exactly 7 days to reply to my requests to change the interview.
So i ended up going to Sydney, had my medical and the next day was denied entry into the consulate because they rescheduled me the day of my interview. Such a waste of money and time. Luckily it was rescheduled, but i had to wait an extra 2 months because they took so long to reply to my emails. 
As answered above, they will give you the original birth certificate back.

Goodluck with everything

I just sent off my money orders, they were the exact same as above and i filled it out as such
U.S Department of Homeland Security, nothing in the "payment for/acct #" my address including state and zip code and then signature.
And i just recieved my noa1 with no issues
Goodluck in your process

Hi Everyone, 

I just have some questions about the adjustment of status,

1. Do i need a certified copy of my marriage liscense or will a photocopy work to send with my i485 packet ( i think i know the answer to my own question but cant hurt to ask)
2. Do i need to get my ssn BEFORE i file for i485 & I-765 or do i get it after? 
3. I only have the electronic print out of my i-94 that i got from https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/recent-search, and my passport stamp. Will this suffice ?

Any other tips or pointers for AOS, as i am slightly freaking out.
Thanks in advance

Yes you will need the most up to date version. I was also stuck with the same situation but with the Affidavit of Support, I had it filled out months before in preparation for my interview. So i had to overnight the form from the USA to Australia.
I now always check before i file anything as they seem to have changed a couple forms. Goodluck with it!

Hi guys and girls.
Just an update.

I went to Sydney for the Visa interview, had my medical the day before the interview and on the day of the interview, about 2 hours before my designated appointment of 10:45 i received an email from UStraveldocs, with a reply email to the 10+ emails i sent from 15-18 of November asking to change my interview date.
Well long story short i DID NOT attend my interview on NOV 22nd, and My new Interview was rescheduled to the 31 JAN 2017.

I spent almost 4 hours on hold with the help desk trying to get an explanation they could not reply back for 4 days. And why i was given an initial interview date 7 days in advanced, with only 5 working days to prepare (that is just not fair).

I can only look at the positives of this, which are i will have every single document i need for my interview on 31 JAN 2017, which i wouldnt of had if i had continued with the interview on NOV 22nd.

I would not wish the stress and frustration i have had to deal with over the past few weeks leading up to 22nd of NOV on anyone but i am hopeful for the future.

Goodluck to anyone on their Visa journeys, its a long tough road but there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Hi Everyone,

Just an update,

I have waited the past 2 days for a reply from the consulate in regard to changing my interview date, NO REPLY YET.

I got impatient and called the helpline number, the gentleman said he cannot change my date over the phone only correspondence via email (which i sent 2 days ago as soon as i realised the 22nd was 7 days away from the email).
So as it stands i have an interview for next tuesday and the only documents i can provide is my receipt for the interview, birth certificate, passport, photograph, completed DS160. I need my medical and police check aswell as a completed I-134 affidavit of support, which those 3 are the main 3 i really need
My police check has been completed but takes atleast 3-5 days to get to me.

I still have not been given a reason as to why i only got 4 working days notice to organize for my interview.

Frustration and stress does not come close to what is happening atm.
Hopefully they will reply soon and have a new interview date

I will update as soon as i know anything

Hi everyone.

I have a question regarding the visa interview and if anyone has come across the same problem as myself.

I paid for my interview at the Sydney (AUS) consulate on the 13/11/2016 and today 15/11/2016 have recieved my interview date for 22/11/2016 ( 4 working days, 7 days away in total).

I have received the instruction packet explaining what i need to bring, but my problem is I havent yet had my Medical or done my federal police check (which takes 15 working days at least to get back to me it says on the website)

Has anyone had an interview date given so soon, and still proceeded with their interview without certain documents ???
Or has anyone actually been able to change their visa interview date?

I have emailed asking if they can reschedule it but i am not even sure if they can change the date.

*NOTE* I havent had my medical yet as i wasnt aware the interview could be booked so soon, i have only ever seen other members have atleast a few weeks notice before their interview.

Timeline so far
I129F sent to TX 15/08/2016
NOA1 Received 19/08/2016
NOA2 Received 03/10/2016
Consulate Received 06/11/2016
DS160 & Visa interview paid 13/11/2016
Interview Date 22/11/2016 !!!????