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17 minutes ago, NewbieFeb said:

Sorry to post here but I haven't had a response on other threads and you guys look like an active bunch!! I am currently filing AOS. I need to include information about my old J1 visa from 2013 and I have the DS-2019 but no copy of the visa itself as I surrendered my old passport when I renewed it. My 12 month J1 visa began March 2013 (not subject to 2 year rule) and I received an I-94 at POE (which I can't find and there is no copy of it online). 6 months into my J1 visa, I travelled to the Bahamas and received a new I-94 when I re-entered the US on my then-current J1 visa (I still have this in my possession). Is it OK to use this one in my AOS application even though the arrival date does not match my first and original POE? 

 

Also, do you think I'll run into much of an issue not having a copy of my old passport with old visa since I have my DS-2019 still?

 

Thanks in advance!!!

Have you actually searched online for your I-94? It should be listed if you were on the correct website. I to had a J1 visa in 2013 and just sent a photo copy of passport. I’m pretty sure this is an easy fix and not one to worry about. 

1 hour ago, nazgul said:

Thats really awesome. Congratulations!!!!!!! Did you have any requests to expedite? Any chance you can share where your field office was? I am feeling stuck in Minnesota

Field office is Detroit. I did request an expedite but nothing ever came of it. Have you recieved EAD/AP ? When did you file?

15 minutes ago, AZSunshine78 said:

I’m VERY confused.

 

We got the approval letter last week for  the 485 but there was no green card in the letter.

 

Do we need to call them?

 

 

They send the card separately 

15 minutes ago, ECM said:

Does anyone here had thiers AOS interview and got approved with over a year medical/vaccines record overseas?

Yes! Me! I had my interview on Tuesday (November 2th) and my medical expired mid October! I only realized the night before my interview! I was so worried!!! I decided not to bring it up in my interview and the lady approved me! She even said “everything looks good, we have your medical” I was so relieved!

18 minutes ago, Tomalley said:

No interview either . My local office is very slow. No ead or interview at all. Bad luck 

Your local office is where?

Have you contacted congressman?

17 minutes ago, Tomalley said:

I got my approval letter for EAD on November 21sr. And till now, I still don’t have the card, no updates on my account at all. 

I called uscis and the woman told me to wait 30-60 days. This is so ridiculous! What is the point to send me the approval letters ? I have to wait 30-60 days to get the actual card. I have waited 6 months for the approval letters which means nothing, not even the card. I just don’t understand how they can treat me like this? I just feel so despair and depressed in the process.

I understand your frustration. Has your interview been scheduled yet? I still haven’t recieved my EAD/AP card, but luckily I had my AOS interview on Tuesday so I should get my green card 2-3 weeks.

1 minute ago, Tomalley said:

I don’t have updat on my website account at all. No update for the approval even

On October 22nd I also got a letter through saying that my EAD/AP had been approved. The letter said that they would send my card separately. My case online never changed either, it still says “case recieved” 

I have not recieved my EAD-AP card STILL.

However, I have my AOS interview tomorrow. 

2 hours ago, Anatti87 said:

Question did they ask you for proof? My husbands sister is sick and shes getting an operation but we haven't asked her for paperwork becuase we are still thinking about an emergency AP. Do you recommend it?

Of course they asked for proof. I took birth certificates, death certificate etc! You have to build a good case! I would reccomend it, yes.

17 hours ago, Meingandu said:

Hey I’ve a question when you went in for emergency AP did you take air tickets with you too, at the infopass. 

Air tickets? Nooooo!!! You need approval before you can book flights!

4 minutes ago, Meingandu said:

I feel you too. They have made it harder for people and they are enjoying it. But karma wins in the end. If your emergency Ap has been approved then for how long was it. And when did you get it approved...what is your local field office?? My local field office is a joke. Infopass is a joke. I went there two weeks ago and the officer said it will get rejected. It goes through chain of approvals and most probably it will get rejected. I have opened up SR, expedite, inquiries, contacted senator, contacted ombudsman but all in vain. I’ve an emergency and need to go and it is just getting painful. I’m planning to go again next week for infopass. But have very very low hope on local field office. 

What???  That’s so sad!! Getting emergency AP was actually really easy for me. Both times I walked into my local office (Detroit) explained/told the receptionist “I need an emergency appointment” 

I then saw the officer and explained my situation. In April my Gran passed away and in September my uncle passed.

Both times I had straight forward, easy experiences. I walked out with AP documents in hand the same day. Emergency AP allows you to leave for 30 days from the day it is issued.

If you don’t mind my asking - what is the urgency for you to go home??? Where is your local field office??

12 minutes ago, Meingandu said:

That’s the assumption and usually uscis practice but here I’m the unusual case who did not receive the AP. I received EAD in August and since then waiting for AP. And that’s the one I’m in dire need of. I already had EAD from my education which expires 10 months later. I really didn’t needed EAD. 

Oh no! That really sucks! I filed April 2nd and I still haven’t recieved my EAD/AP so I feel your pain.

I have been issued two emergency AP though. I got to go back to England for 14 days in March and 10 days in September.

If your in dire need like you say, maybe you could go to your local office and see if they can help you.

1 hour ago, Meingandu said:

Yes I’m still waiting. I am early April filer. My interview has already happened 4 months ago. I received EAD but not AP. Anyone facing the same situation that they received EAD but no AP

Confused??? Isn’t EAD/AP a combo card?? I was under the impression that if you have your EAD then you’re good as it states your eligible for travel (so to speak). I’m pretty sure you don’t get two separate cards???

15 minutes ago, Tomalley said:

Uscis received my RFE on October 29, still nothing now  

It’s only been 5 working days! 

You know now what they are like. It took them about 14 working days to get back to me

50 minutes ago, Rittaaxx said:

Hi all,

 

Hope everyone is doing good and is almost through this process!!! I had my interview on Thursday November 1st and thought I’d share my experience on here since this forum has been so helpful for me these past 7 months. 

 

My appointment was at 1030am at the Detroit office. We got there an hour early just to be extra prepared and were informed we couldn’t check in until 30 minutes before our appointment. We waited and then at 10:00 am we checked in. 

 

About 30-40 minutes later we were called up. (Waiting is horrible...every minute felt like an hour LOL). 

 

Our immigration officer was very kind, and seemed to have already reviewed our file. When we introduced oursleves she said she recognized us from all the photos we submitted (we literally sent over 100)

 

She asked us to place our things down and to remain standing to swear us in. 

 

After she asked my husband who’s an attorney if he’s the one who filed our application and he advised yes. She told him he did a very good job and our application was very detailed and we had a submitted a lot of evidence. 

 

She went through our application confirming all the information. 

 

Litterally the only question she asked was “tell me the love story”. My husband explained it while she wrote some things down. 

 

She then asked to see the original documents of our birth certs, marriage certs and etc. 

 

We had brought a bunch of albums with us that we wanted her to look at but she literally said she didn’t need to. I asked her just to view our wedding album and she quickly did. 

 

She asked us if we wanted to submit anything else in our file, I gave her some more bank statements, life insurance and etc. 

 

 

She said she cant give a decision right now just has to review a few more things and told us we would know within 30 days. 

 

Told us about removing conditions after 2 years and walked us out & told us to have a great day. 

 

We walked out sort of upset as we thought we’d at least get a verbal approval since we felt it went so well. 

 

Next day Friday afternoon, got an update “New Card in Production”. Can’t wait for my card to be in my hands and this process be over. 

 

Thankfully our officer was very nice and professional and didn’t make us nervous. Felt like a casual talk. 

 

 

Overall great experience and I hope you all have positive outcomes in the end as well!!

I have my interview at the Detroit office on November 27th! Strange that you didn’t get an answer there and then! However, congratulations!!!

1 hour ago, Lana&Tyler said:

I got my mail today and my interview is scheduled November 30th !! 

 

Very excited and super nervous. Funny how my ADJ OF S interview is scheduled next month and my EAD and AP are still on “recieved”. 

 

Excited and nervous !!!!! 

This kinda happened to me too! My interview is on the 27th of November! Once my case changed to “interview scheduled” about a week later my AP/EAD changed to approved. I bet yours will do the same!

1 hour ago, Tomalley said:

Hi, does anyone know how long will they look into my RFE? Today my website said they received my RFE, when can I get my ead ? When will they look into my RFE ? 

 

 

I recieved notice that I had been issued an RFE on September 25th. On October the 3rd they recieved my response, my case then updated to interview scheduled on October 17th

HAPPY POST!!!

I just went to my mail box and I have recieved 3 separate letters from USCIS!!

One telling me my interview is scheduled for November 27th! Wohoo!

Another saying my EAD has been approved and that they will send my card separately (how long does this take?!!)

Lastly, THE MOST IMPORTANT - AP approved!!! 

My wait is is finally over!!

I filed on April 2nd, recieved an RFE September 25th and all approved/interview scheduled - 22nd October! 

Maaan that took long.

UPDATE!

My case has changed to “interview scheduled”  (Detroit field office)

EAD/AP still on case recieved as of April 2nd! Haha if I wasn’t laughing, I’d be crying. 

Praying that this all gets sorted soon! There finally seems to be light at the end of my tunnel. 

49 minutes ago, QED said:

Just got a text that my status has been updated. Went to the case status online site and saw that "my card has been mailed to me." No "card in production" or any of the other steps. I'm not complaining, it's been 191 days and I'm probably the last April filer to get their card. I will be cancelling my scheduled infopass appointment as that won't be necessary now. 

You’re not the last! I still don’t have mine! Congrats!

Just now, AZSunshine78 said:

EVERYONE!!!

 

im in tears of joy.

 

our status changed today to scheduled for an interview.

 

im simply overwhelmed.

 

whats next ?

 

can I call and ask for the actual date?

 

will it be soon hopefully?

Ours changed last night too! Congratulations!

UPDATE!!!

Finally,  a positive update! 

Timeline:

April 2nd - AOS/EAD/AP all received by USCIS

September 25th - USCIS issued RFE 

October 3rd - RFE response received by USCIS

And then last night..... FINALLY!! October 16th our case changed to “Ready to be scheduled for an interview” 

STILL NO UPDATE ON EAD/AP!!! PRAY FOR ME!!

1 hour ago, Tomalley said:

So long. I thought in two days. 

I didn’t think it took that long to be fair. I received the notification on the Tuesday afternoon that it had been mailed and I recieved it in the mail on Monday. So techinically only 4-5 day. 

It also think mailing times depend on where you live. I live in Michigan.