moosy

3 hours ago, rlondon said:

I have not posted to this in a while just wanted to update everyone that I received my Green Card. For new viewers I am married to a USC and I filed from West Palm Beach Florida. Below was my timeline :-

 

AOS Packet sent 9/30/2017

Received 10/4/17

Confirmation Text 10/17/17 for i485, i130, i131

NOA1 10/25/17

Biometrics Mail 10/25/17

Confirmation Text 11/2/17 for I765 ( I got a RFE saying that I did not pay when I did so it was their error)
Biometrics 11/09/2017

Advanced Parole Approved 1/18/18

AP delivered 1/22/18

Case ready to be scheduled for an interview 3/15/18

Interview Scheduled 7/30/18

Interview 9/6/18

Case Approved and Card Mailed 9/7/18

Card Received 9/11/18

 

Process took roughly almost a year, interview was not bad at all, our officer was very nice, asked basic questions mainly personal ones like full name and parents name in which he asked both my wife and I. We had sent in the majority of information from the very beginning had to provide an updated physical, I had already done and updated tax documents, but other than that, that was it for us.

You mention the updated physical. I assume that you did not send in your AOS before it expired? 

On 9/17/2018 at 7:29 PM, moosy said:

Finally good news for this Atlanta filer: last Saturday (15 September) at 4pm (do they even work on Saturdays?!) I received a text that my AOS case had been updated, and it referred to the old site.

An hour after, I received an email about the same thing (but from the new site), notifying me that they had given me an interview date. The old site has been standing on "biometrics fee received" (the initial status) since October 2017, so it's good to see they updated both websites for us.

 

They received my file on 11 September 2017, so almost exactly one year later I finally had an update.

 

I have yet to receive the actual interview date letter of course.

 

And today, I received my notification of action on my renewal of parole, together with a letter which is my parole letter. I have a combo card with EAD, so I find this document pretty awkward. They let me know a week earlier that they had approved both my AP and EAD renewals which they received on 1 August 2018. (They would have expired end of November). I did not use those scanning pieces they gave me, because I forgot, so it might be good to know for those who didn't do that either, that a renewal is still faster than an original.

 

So happy about finally seeing that we're going to have an interview. Was losing hope. I am assuming it will be end of October or start of November, and will update my timeline once I know.

 

The wait will be worth it, fellow waiters!

Received the appointment letter yesterday 19 September, so it took 3 postal-work days to arrive. 

Appointment is on Tuesday 23rd of October.

13 hours ago, Lien08 said:

My case has been ready to schedule for interview since March.. I am still waiting.. Who else is still waiting for their interview notice?

Are you talking about the update they sent in August to everyone wthat there was an update in March? Or did you get this in March itself?

I think just about everyone received this update about a retroactive update. It does not seem to mean anything. (sorry for any tpos, my cat decided to sit in front of my screen and does not want to budtge)

So sorry, fellow Belgian, that you are going through this.

I would definitely include the marriage counseling things, as I think any person who will review your case will see that as an attempt to save your marriage, which you would not be doing at all if you did not hope it would still be fine (ie if it was not a bona fide marriage).  I would add anything that shows that you attempted to save the marriage (and not just for immigration, of course), as the people reviewing are still human, and they will see that the way we are, I think.

You can do this. Don't stay just for immigration purposes, as that is exactly the opposite of what you want to show. 

Finally good news for this Atlanta filer: last Saturday (15 September) at 4pm (do they even work on Saturdays?!) I received a text that my AOS case had been updated, and it referred to the old site.

An hour after, I received an email about the same thing (but from the new site), notifying me that they had given me an interview date. The old site has been standing on "biometrics fee received" (the initial status) since October 2017, so it's good to see they updated both websites for us.

They received my file on 11 September 2017, so almost exactly one year later I finally had an update.

I have yet to receive the actual interview date letter of course.

And today, I received my notification of action on my renewal of parole, together with a letter which is my parole letter. I have a combo card with EAD, so I find this document pretty awkward. They let me know a week earlier that they had approved both my AP and EAD renewals which they received on 1 August 2018. (They would have expired end of November). I did not use those scanning pieces they gave me, because I forgot, so it might be good to know for those who didn't do that either, that a renewal is still faster than an original.

So happy about finally seeing that we're going to have an interview. Was losing hope. I am assuming it will be end of October or start of November, and will update my timeline once I know.

The wait will be worth it, fellow waiters!

You will just have to wait another two weeks, I would think, before contacting them again. You have not waited for more than a week so far.

On 9/4/2018 at 2:58 PM, theredcomet said:

 

Thanks again!! Toughest thing right now for me is getting my birth certificate. My wife's certificate i still have from the AOS packet. 

Your consulate might have this; I had to send a certified copy to them when I arrived together with a copy of my passport.

If not, you could ask for it online if possible in your own country, and have it sent to your parents or a friend there, and then have them send it to you? Not sure if that would work where you're from. It depends on the city I assume.

On 9/4/2018 at 2:32 PM, GBPackers said:

My embassy requires applying in person plus I changed my last name and here is a problem - changing my last name in my home country and then applying for a new passport... Not sure what is gonna be cheaper apply here for a new passport or stay buy a new plane ticket, stay 2 more weeks in my home country and apply for it there. 

I'm from Belgium and changing your last name is not a normal procedure and not often done. I was advised by my consulate to keep my maiden name for Belgium (I changed it in the US) to avoid future trouble, and therefor always fly in my maiden name. They have both my names on record (I had to send them my marriage license). My Belgian passport will therefor stay in my maiden name.

The US is much more forgiving and understanding about maiden names and married names it seems. Even when I go to the bank and tell them my maiden name without showing proof, they're fine with it.

Anyway, I know we're not the only country that does not change names after marriage, so you might want to ask your embassy to see what they suggest. Most of the times, consular workers are very friendly, plus they know more about this than a local person in your own country.

On 8/31/2018 at 11:01 AM, TearsOfBabylon said:

No, my status went from "Fingerprint fee received" to "Interview was scheduled".

Unfortunately they don't process in order of incoming like they say. I just saw a K1 AOS on my K1 group. They filed in January in Norfolk and had their interview a few days ago.
Also an AOS from B2 from a high fraud country... filed in Norfolk in January and got interview in MAY! (Man I was irritated haha).

Similar stuff here in Metro Atlanta. Someone who had an interview within 3 months and she was from this March I think.

I'm from September 11th and no interview. But someone else from Metro Atlanta had to wait a year and a month for the interview, so I hope I will be getting my interview letter soon.

On 9/3/2018 at 4:31 PM, Vickrd said:

Don't worry too much Moosy. I filed around a week later than you and I just barely realized that "my interview is ready to be scheduled". (Which is really weird because I found out a couple of days ago when I happened to log in to the new website... It's also weird because it said the date for this notification being April 4. Now, I'm pretty sure I checked my account between april 3rd and the day I found out, so how that happened I don't know.... It's weird to think that in theory i've been waiting for my interview since april all of the sudden. It could be a mistake but I really don't think so... I feel like it's just a system delay or something... Anyways I wanted to reply to you and also update you guys with this.)

 

I say don't worry, I'm not gonna tell you it's gonna be "anytime". It's gonna be an actual day, you just don't know which... hahaha sorry if that didnt help at all lol 😂 

Nah, check previous messages in other forums and here: most people received an update recently (two weeks or so ago) about something mid-March. I had one as well, and I sure checked both websites multiple times in between. I thought it meant an interview letter, too, but it isn't, apparently. I have been waiting for an interview date since October 3 (my biometrics), and looking at others in metro Atlanta, the letter will hopefully come this month or the next. 

Getting a little disappointed with the waiting times, seeing others who filed months later that already have their greencard etc. And people mentioning it could be any time, just makes it worse haha. Looking at the waiting times for Atlanta, I will be lucky to receive my interview letter the end of this month, and an interview in October or November.

One week shy of one year ago that I sent in AOS.

6 minutes ago, happywu said:

Do you have an account on my USCiS? Last week, a lot people here got updates about their cases being ready to be scheduled for an interview.

I got such an update, apparently from March 15th.

I have reason to believe these updates might not be "for real":

1. I'm at Atlanta office, which takes on average a bit over a year to get an interview date. I'm at 11 months now, and March would have been 6 months.

2. I have never moved or changed addresses and received all mail from USCIS so far. I have also signed up for USPS notifications a year ago. I have not received anything pointing towards receiving an interview date. I have received mail since (about my EAD renewal).

3. Almost all of the people who suddenly received a notification, received the same one at the same date.

4. Some people who got this notification, already received their greencard or interview date before that date.

This makes me conclude that this update is an accident of some kind, and it is not to be taken seriously.

Please let me know if I'm wrong, as that means I have missed the interview by months. I doubt it, as I think that would mean they consider it abandoned, no?

Did you go to your local USPS station a few times? I find that (very politely) pestering them a bit, helps.

There was a package that we did not receive despite them claiming it arrived. The first time, the USPS person said it might just arrive in a few days, and she refused to check in the back or do anything at all but tell me it might still arrive.

The second time I asked them about it in person at the local USPS station, they actually checked in the back. They did not find it, but wrote down my tracking number and name and asked to come back in two days. The third time I showed up, they magically had my package for me. It was a small package, so I think in my case, the postal worker thought he had delivered the package (there were multiple ones that day), and then did not see it somewhere in his truck or something. It was never opened, but it was just a mistake.

So in your case, go to your local USPS office in person at a quiet time. Show them the tracking number, tell them it is SUPER important that someone else doesn't just throw it out, as it allows you to legally work.

I would also send a message to this PO Box, asking them to please check for an envelope in your name and to send it to your address or give it to the USPS worker. (PO Boxes are often right next to the post office). Perhaps add a stamp or two for them.

And don't rely on the statuses alone. I never got an update on the websites until a month after I received the combo card. On the old site, it still says "fingerprint fee received" (one of the first AOS statuses) and AP and EAD say they received my application. I received the combo card in December or so. (Still waiting on my greencard, though). 

You'll get your confirmations in the mail, and then it takes a few days until you get your card in the mail as well.

I logged in succesfully today, and for me, too, the website has updated my "we will schedule your interview" (which was on there since right after biometrics appointment on October 3) to "we are scheduling your interview" dated March 15th.

Considering our local office is Atlanta, and most have not received an interview before the 1 year date, I am assuming this is not actual reality, and just a mistake.

I have also not received anything else in the mail apart from my EAD/AP card and notice letters of renewal, despite never having moved etc. I have no reason to believe this is true.

I am assuming others in my situation (where local offices have more than a year to go on average) have not magically received their letters either after this weird update?

Saw everyone mentioning possible updates a few weeks back, so wanted to go check mine.

On old website, everything is still at "we received your case" or "fingerprint fee received".

And when I login to the new website, I suddenly get an error. I thought I might have given the wrong code, so I logged out of whatever happened and logged  back in with a new received code. It gives me an error as well. Simply says 500 Error, page not available. I cannot access anything. Weird.

I am assuming they are updating the system (it is Sunday 10AM here) and not freaking out or anything.

It doesn't show in their alerts, however; last maintenance was last Thursday. I'll have to wait. Maybe it's good news and they decided to schedule my interview or something. 

21 hours ago, cepero1988 said:

I called USCIS about an action taken on my case on March 15. (I know that for the automatic emails I receive every two weeks or so).

They told me that it was that they had scheduled my interview since that time. I told them that I never received any letter or notification. I opened an SR.

People I am right now very nervous about this. Please if any of you had the same experience, it would help me to know.

I am very worried I missed that interview because I had no notification.

 

Thanks.

I would call them again and ask if they can see when the interview is, or at least the date. I am not sure if they can see it, but I would keep insisting in your case. It could be any day, or indeed, it might have passed already. I am very worried for you, as they usually schedule it a month afterwards, which would have been April 15th. It is August now. Why have you not called earlier?

I am assuming there is some type of information missing, as you mention you receive automatic emails every two weeks, which means that you have only recently received an update about something in March. SOoo it might be that they meant that they changed the status to "scheduling interview" (a status I have been on since October myself; Atlanta takes about a year to actually set a date.)

I would definitely call your local office for this.

On 8/13/2018 at 6:20 PM, Queen30 said:

Guys I was putting together my EAD Renewal Application and I found the letter in which my EAD card came in.

At the very bottom it has two (2) barcodes and it states “ use this tear-off portion to speed your application for an extension or replacement card” 

 

1). Did anyone mail that off with your renewal application ?

2). Was the process speedy in receiving a NOA1?  

 

 

Oh darn, I completely forgot about that! I already sent it in without it. I got my NOA1 a week after I sent in my EAD renewal. I am assuming the new card is what will be a lot faster.

They ask for a scan or photocopy of your card, not your actual card; it says so in their directions of the renewal as well. You need to keep your card because it is valid until its expiration date.

I had a similar thing in GA but during my first AOS.

For anyone in the AOS situation in Georgia:

I got my driver's license on my K1 (by doing the written and practical test), and it expired at the end of my K1 visa. So I had to go again and get the one-time extension with my AOS receipt of the i-485 (note that they need a lot more info, such as your i94, passport, marriage certificate for my name change, etc) .

That expired quite soon (120 days from the exact day I filed for it).

But then I finally got my work permit in the meantime, so my driver's license now ends when my EAD does.

I applied for a renewal of EAD, but obviously I am hoping that I will have my greencard interview soon (I applied September 2017)

It says right here what they will accept in Georgia (bottom, non-US citizens) : http://online.dds.ga.gov/SecureID/accepteddocs.aspx

The greencard is also known as the i-551.

Not sure why they did not use his greencard to extend it until 9/29/18. And then again with the one-time extension after that. I think that would have made much more sense.

19 hours ago, Chelleyandaaron said:

Has anyone applied for their EAD/AP renewal - and if so, how long did it take to receive your notice of receipt?

I sent mine a few weeks ago and it was delivered to Chicago on the 16th July - but I have had no text, no email or any notice in the mail yet (and I did include the ‘please let me know when you get this’ sheet - the G145 or something similar).

As I don’t have a notice of receipt for my package I can’t track it. I’m a bit worried that they have just chucked it in the bin. Surely I should have had a text or email by now?

I sent mine last Friday (27th of July) and I received two text messages at night: one at midnight on 1st of August on Wednesday, and another the morning of the 2nd of August. I have yet to receive the paper notifications (it is the 3rd of August now, so that makes sense). I sent it with USPS to the lockbox again as they said, and I got notice of receipt on Monday, so it took another 2 days for them to actually open the packages.

It's possible that they did not use that G145, and you are still waiting.

But I would definitely double check to see if you sent it to the Lockbox as you should have. It is not done by your local office

I wouldn't do anything in your case.

Pretty sure they forgot it on a desk, and mailed it out as soon as you mentioned it. Wait for two weeks after your mentioning to see if they sent the notification.

They don't want to give you the tracking number because it would be clear they messed up, as all dates are on there.

I'd wait a little longer before doing anything rash like most suggestions above, especially if you're certain it's a regular lawyer office. They might not mail things every day, or they might wait until a certain date for anything with checks.

It's not that straightforward. Some people are reporting that they ARE still getting updates on the old site, only recently, while not getting an update on the new website.

If you have been using the new website, you would immediately know by the fact that you need to ask for a new code every time you login; it's a so-called two-step login.

Old website:

https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/landing.do

New website:

https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov

We will just have to keep checking both websites for a few years.

1 minute ago, Diane and Chris said:

On June 19, we got email notice that we were ready to be scheduled for interview. Just 2 days ago, we got email notice that we have been scheduled for interview. Have you received the notice that you are ready to be scheduled for interview?  

Yes, I received that they are ready to schedule an interview in October 2017 right after my biometrics, but only when I switched to the new site. The old site claims they have only received the fingerprint fee (and still has no update on biometrics, AP/EAD, etc).

Just now, Diane and Chris said:

I see you got your EAD and AP in 74 days. It took us 143 days!  

I was definitely one of the first, but apparently that means nothing when it comes to AOS. Plus, I did not get a job faster either, as I applied to more uppity jobs and they do not trust a work permit, but only a greencard. So I am basically stuck until I get that greencard.

So it is clearly completely random. Hate that.

I'll follow your timeline as well.

Good luck!