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my spouse and i had our AOS interview today. our ISO was very professional, nice and calm. she went thru all our paperwork and asked us some basic questions (where did you meet and how, did you meet their family, when, names, where they live, where do they work, where was your wedding, who was there etc).

i took the medical again as it was more than 6 months since the last one. we also brought for proof of relationship bank statements from joint bank account, phone family plan, our lease, family health & dental plans, travel records, photo albums from our wedding, joint tax return, photos of us with our families and with friends (the officer said they like seeing photos with the couple and groups) and that's about it. 

the officer said the interview went well and that we should find out in about a week.

really looking forward to finally getting this much awaited green card!

20 hours ago, Joel&Julia said:

You got an interview scheduled? That’s big news. Maybe it means they’ve started processing new applications again. Our NOA is about a week after yours, so I’ll start holding my breath...

holding my fingers crossed for you! i'm in Brooklyn, NY and the current processing times are 14-28 months. so it looks like i'm in that timeframe

42 minutes ago, Day1989 said:

You were able to come back to the US with an expired Combo Card? 

yes. like i said in my original post, i came back and landed at JFK after my expiration date. i had my renewal notice, but they didn't even look at it. i went thru the normal process i usually go to with Advance Parole (you go to a separate room at the airport and wait until someone checks your passport and combo card). no questions asked. entrance granted as usual. fyi, i've traveled a lot in and out of the country since i moved her - my job requires a lot of international travel, so i must have gone through the advance parole check 6-7 times in the last year and a half.

finally received news that my interview was scheduled. now waiting for my appointment later. it's been 16 months since i applied for the AOS. great to get some news after all this time!

On 8/15/2018 at 10:12 AM, Joel&Julia said:

We applied for EAD/AP renewal 5 months ago and haven’t received our either. We did biometrics in May 2017, and we’ve been stuck at “we are scheduling your interview” since July 2017.

 

We did an infopass appointment last week, and they told us EAD renewals are taking about 7 months.

 

There is an automatic 180-day extension for EAD but not for AP.

i applied for renewal for both EAD and AP and my combo card expired July 28. I traveled out of the country for work for 2 weeks and returned after the expiration date. i wanted to show my combo card and the NOA that shows i applied for extension. the customs officer didn't even want to look at the NOA. they didn't ask or say anything, the process was identical to other times when I returned after travel. this was at JFK. 

i'm not sure what the deal is with extension not applying to AP (i know it says so on the NOA), but it didn't seem to be a problem for me.

17 hours ago, Asakelove said:

To make it more depressing, I see some January 2018 filers here in the forum already got their interview scheduled for sometimes in April/May, and I'm here waiting a whole year, its ridiculous.

April filer, myself and still waiting to be scheduled for an interview. Last time my case status was updated was in May 2017... I'm in New York and processing times are 12-19 months!

On 2/12/2018 at 9:29 PM, Beefheart said:

Had my interview today.

It seems that USCIS had lost or misplaced a couple of forms which were supplied with my original packet (Marriage certificate; my wife's G-325a). After a rocky start, things went well and the IO was pleasant and easy-going, yet still professional.
Case has been put on hold, however, as the medical I supplied was filled out on the wrong edition of the form (an updated version had been released two-and-a-half-weeks prior to having my examination). This meant the gonorrhoea section was incomplete as it differs considerably on the old and new edition of the medical form -- frustrated that this error wasn't caught by the doctor as he was the one initially filling out the form, although I am also kicking myself for not having double checked the matter with my copy.

Bit down about the whole scenario after heading off first thing this morning with high hopes this would all be done and dusted. Will be visiting the doctor tomorrow to see if either:

 

a) he has a negative result for gonorrhoea testing (if it was carried out) which he can supply evidence of and reprint my results on the new edition of the medical examination form

 

or

 

b) I will have to have a separate gonorrhoea test done and signed off on the updated forms

 

It never ends...

sorry to hear, beefheart. hang in there, you are super close! it's great you had your interview, at least. keeping my fingers crossed you get your card soon.

On 2/6/2018 at 11:33 PM, nyhd92 said:

Hi guys, I have been reading this forum for quite a while... Excited/Nervous that I haven't gotten any transfer/interview notice yet... 

 

 

Case Received: April 24, 2017

RFE for initial evidence (marriage certificate) - April 12

Biometrics Appt: May 24, 2017

USCIS Received RFE: June 02, 2017

EAD Approved: August 03, 2017

 

After that nothing. Is this normal? I live in New York... 

 

 

I haven't heard any news either after I got my EAD. I'm in New York City and my case was received about a week before yours, in april 2017...

On 12/14/2017 at 10:48 PM, Apfel said:

For those of you who, like me, wonder why the processing times haven't updated since September 30 - they post all the data every 3 months in a very detailed spreadsheet

https://www.uscis.gov/tools/reports-studies/immigration-forms-data/data-set-form-i-485-application-adjustment-status

 

If you click the first link, you can see how many applications each field office received, approved, denied, and still has pending. It makes me feel like I know a bit more about the reason it's been so slow for us.

Thanks for sharing this. Now I see why NYC applications are taking so long. 26,221 are still pending! More than in any other part of the country!

Hi folks

Has anyone in New York City had their interview yet or heard any news about your green card? Thanks in advance!

1 hour ago, Peter winfrey said:

Thanks for all the input. My marriage was never based on me wanting a green card or some kind of better life, I actually gave up a very well paid job, my drivers license, my heavy goods vehicle license, motorcycle license, sold everything I had and left my family to be with a woman whom I thought was the "one". I visited her 5 times in total, stayed out there for Christmas twice and she came over to England too, so it wasn't something we rushed in to. But when we lived together then the cracks started to appear and the clash of cultures were very strong. In England, any get together with families of celebrations are based around drinking. In America is based around food. But also, it's hard for a person to not miss home and yearn for what he knows best and where he feels the most comfortable. So the green card scam is out of the question and cannot be throw up for debate, because if my soul purpose of being with the woman was for immigration reasons, then why am I back home?. It's a question of having a little bit of turbulence during our marriage and me weighing up the options as to what we can potentially do to fix things. Thanks  for everyone's input, I appreciate the feedback

Living together is hard, especially after doing long distance. My husband and I had our challenges in the first couple of months, but talking and being honest and kind to each other got us through it. As for cultural differences - I'm from Eastern Europe and he is American - as cultural differences go, it's like the moon and the sun. But simply being from a certain place in the world doesn't define you entirely. You say England is a culture of drinking - as someone who travels to England often and has many English friends, I can't disagree with you more. Drinking is not the number one defining characteristic of your culture. Don't blame your country for your own shortcomings - own up to your mistakes and make efforts to be there for your wife. As someone who has also given up on a great job, great apartment, close group of friends and financial security to move to a foreign country to be with "the one", giving up on all those things was the easy part - it's being there for each other day after day and building your marriage that is the hard part. Good luck!

2 hours ago, seal72 said:

I have a silly question, I know that we are all waiting mostly for our EADs and I am patiently doing it, but with so much time on hands I was just wondering if anyone have received the new design?

I received the new design, and it's a combo card EAD/AP

6 hours ago, newbeginnings17 said:

For those that have received Ead cards, did it come in the regular mail in a regular envelope? Or was it hand delivered?, from July 26 my status said the card has been mailed, but it has not got to me as yet, worried it is lost or something 

Hi

Mine was delivered in my mailbox, with priority mail. USCIS sent it on Aug 2 and I received it in the mail on Aug 4. Is your name clearly labeled on the mailbox? Sometimes the postman won't deliver government letters if your name isn't on the mailbox... I can understand you are worried since it's been quite a while since they mailed it! Try calling your local post office - they might be able to help you with this.

Thanks everyone for your answers!

11 minutes ago, earnhaaart said:

I just got a text from usps with a tracking number and says it will be delivered tomorrow!!! I just booked my flight for Monday too🎉🎉🎉

I just got my combo card an hour ago! Congrats everyone! 

1 hour ago, Amiss5572 said:

 

So my fiance moved here 3 months ago and we first had a lot of issues. Living together is very hard and we both have made many mistakes. But in all we love each other. So it took us a while to finally get married. Like 5 days before the 90 days was up. Now I am finally looking at the aos stuff and my mind is just blown. There is so much stuff and I wish we would have taken care of things sooner, but the visa stuff took the back burner while we worked things out. 

 

 

 

So now that we are  ready to get things in order.. He has to wait for his aed to get his social security card? We were planning on doing this several times but it never worked out because I work during the day. Now that I have a few days off ivr read that it's pointless because they won't give it. Correct? 

 

He has no records of his vaccines so now we have to see a civil surgeon? Only problem is I can't find one. They have a website listed of them but when I call none of them know what I'm walking about. I even live near Chicago so this is frustrating. 

 

I am also starting at a new job next week. Will I not be aloud to put him on my insurance without a social security card? 

 

Thanks for any info 

First, be proud that you worked things trough. Moving to another country, living together with someone for the first time, being engaged and getting married is all very stressful and can lead to many misunderstandings, but have patience, talk things through and keep working on your relationship.

Second, like people already said, take some time and read all the guides for adjustment of status (AOS) and removal of conditions (ROC). Everything you need is on this website. But also check the uscis website to make sure you have the most up to date forms.

Is this the list of civil surgeons you tried calling? https://my.uscis.gov/findadoctor Strange they don't know what you are talking about. Perhaps try in a bigger city nearby.

Good luck! You'll be fine. Keep working on your relationship and take it one step at a time.

35 minutes ago, Spiny said:

I had the same problem and we have about the same timeline. 

It took me two calls to a Tier 2 officer to finally get my biometric appointment. 

The Tier 2 officer told me that ead/ap is on hold until the biometric is done and that was also in the letter about the service request I received. 

Mid call them again and talk to a Tier 2 officer to get that biometrics done. 

 

And congrats to everyone who got movement in their cases I'm happy for you all (I won't deny though that I'm a little jealous :p)

Fingers crossed for you! It's terrible how they keep people waiting with no information. To delay someone so long for their biometrics is not human! When all else fails, you can try asking for help from your congresswoman/congressman.

2 hours ago, earnhaaart said:

Hi so I received a text and email today saying they mailed my card yesterday. I then called uscis to get the tracking number. When I talked to a lvl 2 officer, he told me that my card is just being produced yesterday and is not yet mailed out but in my history it says it was produced on july 28 and was mailed out yesterday aug. 2. The officer was very rude and he is trying to argue with me so I just said have a great day. What should I believe??? Has anyone experience this?? 

Congrats! I just got news today that my card is being mailed to me. 

I haven't heard of them not having the tracking code ready. I would call again tomorrow. Just a few more days of waiting! 

8 hours ago, nikaero said:

All done... Interview went very smoothly...

Congratulations! What a journey - it's great to hear good news from a fellow applicant. I'm sure your green card will be with you soon.

1 hour ago, earnhaaart said:

@mmmp @hommeaetage any news yet??

no news. my card is still being produced  

34 minutes ago, shuss3 said:

Congrats to all the April filers who are getting approved

 

Still waiting at our end along with many other Phoenix filers who have seen no action on our status. Meanwhile, I had a general question. We did not apply for EAD card, just the AP. Does that mean, we will not get a combo card and get an AP instead?

 

 

Hi there

If you didn't apply for the EAD you will only receive an AP letter. The combo card is only for those who applied for both EAD and AP.

1 minute ago, nikaero said:

gonna head to my interview today... prayers and blessings needed!!!

Good luck!!! It's going to be easy. Just be yourself, present your case and your story with calm, have all your paperwork with you and you will charm the IO!  Best of luck to you!

Hi April filers

Great to see so many of us are getting responses finally! I have a question for those who put in requests for EAD and got approved. Did you get notifications for the AP as well? And did you get the EAD/AP combo card or just an EAD card?

Thanks!

1 minute ago, ladyblondie said:

hi- what was your reasoning behind the service request? i tried submitting one but they said i need to show extreme hardship or someone being sick and they didn't help me much after that. 

Hi

I requested the expedite on the grounds of financial loss and I wrote a cover letter explaining the situation and attached a job offer that was 3 months pending. My rationale was that losing this job offer would result in financial loss for me and my husband. My congressman said that it's always a 50/50 chance for expedited requests to get approved - that is, you never know if the officer that gets your request considers your case worthy of expediting or not.

6 minutes ago, zilchfox said:

As long as your EAD card says "SERVED AS I-512" at the bottom you're good and have an EAD/AP combo card. Sometimes the AP statuses do not get updated on the site. If it says "NOT VALID FOR REENTRY TO US", then AP was not applied to the card, and may be processed separately (unfortunately), which means you should NOT travel outside the US, otherwise you still gain the benefits of EAD.

Thanks for your answer, Zilchfox. If the petitioner applies for both EAD and AP at the same time, is it still possible for USCIS to only process one of them?  

Is there anyone here who received an EAD without AP after filing at the same time?