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    January 2018 AOS Filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    20 hours ago, cpthk said:

     

    Congrats. USCIS is stating AOS takes 11 to 20 months to process for New Orleans office. This is no where near accurate. I don't understand how they come up those numbers.

    https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/

     

     

    The officer did state that we appeared to be taken out of order as they were processing November cases and we filed in January.  We didnt ask about it too much, it just came up as we discussed our application and she told us she wasnt sure why we jumped the queue. Even then, the USCIS Processing times online are garbage. They may as well take it down because it doesnt help anyone at all. 

    January 2018 AOS Filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    13 hours ago, Jakk said:

    Hey guys. Question: How do we replace the social security card after getting the green card? When I was under F1, my social security card says "Valid for work only with DHS authorization" so I'm guessing this needs to be removed. The number would stay the same, though, right?

     

    You just go into the SSA office with your Green Card and they will order you a new one without the Valid with Auth text. The number stays the same. 

    January 2018 AOS Filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    Hey folks, 

     

    Just checking in after having our interview at New Orleans on Tuesday. Overall a very positive experience. Our appt was 1pm and we were called in right at 1. We had some small chat with our officer as she remembered me as she was the officer that interviewed me for my N400. She checked our ID but didnt ask us to raise our right hand etc, which I remember I had to do back when I was going through everything. 

     

     We then quickly ran through the I-485 and I-130. 

     

    The officer then asked us to describe how we met and we told our story about meeting through our work. She then asked if we had any additional paperwork in addition to the evidence that we sent with our application packet. We didnt have too much extra. She then told us all looked great and that we should expect the GC in the mail in 10-14 days. 

     

    We were back outside in less than 10 mins after we went in. Overall a very smooth and efficient process. It may be worth noting that our situation is slightly different as we have already been married for 2.5 years and have 2 children together, so we are not the typical couple trying to prove our relationship is not fraudulent.

     

    We checked our case status online, however it has not been working since the beginning so I expect we will not know for sure until the card arrives in the mail. 

     

    Good luck to all those still waiting! I feel your pain! When I did my AOS 10 years ago i had a super long wait in Dallas. 

    January 2018 AOS Filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    7 hours ago, txkangaroo said:

    Congrats! Was your case under "ready to schedule interview" status before this? I'm considering moving the address to New Orleans because Houston is too slow. But also I was afraid that NO office would drag my case over a year. My hubby is working there on one year assignment and will move back next year...

     

    No, our case online never changed from "we have received your application". 

     

    Im not sure what is going on in New Orleans, they have traditionally been slow. I did my N400 there and I was one of the last to get an interview out of all the people in my months application thread, so my wife is super happy that things are moving faster for her. 

    January 2018 AOS Filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    Update!!!

     

    We got our interview notice in the mail today!! We have our interview on 5/1 in New Orleans! Can’t wait! We are really surprised because New Orleans is typically slow. 

     

    We we thought that something was happening with our application because a few days ago the online case numbers started showing as invalid! We were really concerned but I guess it was just a glitch once they started processing our application. 

    Mother-In-Law Rejected

    in Tourist Visas

    Posted

    22 hours ago, Roel said:

    The letter or senator won't help. Because it's just a torusit visa and people get denied all the time. 

     

    I wouldn't apply again any time soon. Imo they suspected your family is coming to the US to be your babysitters. 

     

    22 hours ago, mrmvkjts said:

    I would hold off on applying again now.

    They might be a little cautious and thinking you would use your mother in law as a babysitter!

     

     

     

    After talking with my wife, it sounds like her mother may have said that she was coming to "help take care of the baby". I assume this is the red flag that caused the application to be denied, even if she only meant for a few weeks

     

     

     

    16 hours ago, az2014 said:

    I am not sure why its such a shock considering what country they are from.

     

    All the information is on the form they filled out no need for any documents to be looked at. 

     

    I can only assume the info provided such as employment, salary etc was not sufficient to convince the CO they would return.

     

    I have never heard of Kazakhstan being a high risk country? Even so, for ties to her home she has her husband, her kids, her mother (who she cares for), her job of 25 years, her property and her family business. Im not sure what else could be asked for? She probably has more ties to her home than I do to mine, lol.

     

    16 hours ago, missileman said:

    There is nothing you can do, if she doesn't have strong ties to her country. Senators, Congressmem/women or letters from a US citizen will be of no help.

     

    " *Section 214(b) of the United States Immigration and Nationality Act requires that Consular Officers must assume that every visa applicant intends to leave his or her home country and immigrate to the United States. The applicant must convey during the interview that this presumption of immigrant intent is not true. "

     

    I assumed that there was nothing to be gained by going down this path, I was just curious, as above though, Im not sure what else could have been done to show there was no intent to immigrate to the US.

     

    16 hours ago, NuestraUnion said:

    @deftone,

     

    Your story is very common. It may come as a shock to you but we see these type of denials almost everyday The harsh truth is it is difficult for people from some countries to get visitor visas. Another harsh truth is, no matter how good your intetions, there is nothing you can do to "make it right". Visitor visas are based on the applicants, not the relatives in the US.

     

    There is nothing a Senator can do. In fact, it is illegal for anyone, even in high ranking positions to enfluence visa decisions. Because it would open up a flood gates of bribery.

     

    We understand your frustration but you have to understand that there is no law, policy, or act that states that a relative of a US citizen or resident must get visitor visas. It doesn't work that way.

     

    You are free to apply again but expect the same result. People think applying for the visitor visa is like a slot machine, you just keep going until you get a hit. I am also interested in knowing how your wife came to the US. If it was through a visitor visa abd she overstayed and married a US citizen, you might as well forget about her family getting a visa.

     

    Best advice is to plan a trip with the baby to your wife's country.

     

    Good luck.

     

    I was an immigrant many years ago now, so I know the difficulties in dealing with the US Immigration system. Thankfully I am a naturalized citizen now so no more worrying about it (well except for this). I realize that sometimes there really is nothing you can do to convince them that your case is legitimate.

     

     I expect her mother to apply again in a few weeks. The sister will not be applying again, at least in the near term. I will go through her paperwork etc and make sure everything is perfect. Perhaps she will have more success. I am curious about what triggered the consular official to deny her without even looking at her evidence or asking her about her ties to home. Something must have flagged his attention?

     

    As for planning a trip with a baby..... it takes 3 flights totalling around 30hrs to get to her parents city, it will be a while before we try that journey with a newborn (and an toddler as we also have a 2 year old)

     

    7 hours ago, apple21 said:

    Hi deftone. 

     

    May I ask how old your mother in law is?

     

    Thanks. 

     

    She is 56

     

     

    Thanks for all of your help and responses. It is greatly appreciated! This site was a great help back when I was dealing with my Green Card and later when I was dealing with my N400.

     

    Mother-In-Law Rejected

    in Tourist Visas

    Posted

    23 hours ago, SusieQQQ said:

    Did your wife go to the US on a K1 or CR1 visa, or did she enter on a B visa and then adjust? I’m asking because it appears that sometimes if the latter case occurs, consulates are less likely to issue B visas to other family members. As you say, the rejection of the sister prima facie makes more sense that that of the mother, but we see many cases of parents who seem to have decent ties at home being rejected anyway.

     

     

    My wife came on a B visa and then adjusted. 

     

    We were not all that surprised that the sister got rejected, she has little to no ties to home other than that she has a full scholarship to her University. 

    Mother-In-Law Rejected

    in Tourist Visas

    Posted

    Hi everyone, 

     

    My Mother in Law and Sister in Law had their B2 interviews today and we just found out both were rejected. The interviews were at the US Consulate in Kazakhstan. The reason for visiting was to meet our newborn daughter. The process was as follows:

     

    First they were directed to a window where a local employee asked for their names etc, I assume to verify the information from the application form? 

     

    Then they were directed to a second window where they were interviewed by Consulate Official. He asked the following questions :

     

    "Who are you visiting" (My daughter, her husband and my grandchildren)

     

    What is your daughters legal status (She is adjusting status as she married a US Citizen)

     

    Where did they meet? (Here in Kazakhstan, he worked for an American company in their Kazakhstan office)

     

    When did they get married (2016)

     

    At this point he informed them that he was rejecting their application under 214b. At no point were they asked to show any of their documents etc. 

     

    The question I have are

     

    1) why would they have denied them so quickly? I can understand the single 21 year old sister, but the Woman who is travelling to visit her grandchildren?  

     

    2) How do we make this right for next time they apply? Forgetting about my sister in law and concentrating on the mother in law, she is married and her husband (my Father in Law) is staying in Kazakhstan to run the family business. She has worked as a school teacher for over 25years and had a letter to confirm her employment. They own property, including the family home and some properties they lease out for income. Her other children are all still in Kazakhstan, although are now adults. 

     

    My wife is obviously heartbroken over this, it came as quite a shock. Would it help to contact our Senator etc for advice? Would it be helpful to provide a letter from me (US Citizen) for inclusion in their application next time? 

    October 2017 Concurrent Filers (I485, I130, I131 and I765)

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    40 minutes ago, ajs1984 said:

     

     

    We were given a form that our case required "Further Review". I asked him when he might get around to it and he said "not today, maybe tomorrow". Wow. USCIS processing roulette. Hoping for the best..

    I expect he will be doing this with all of the interviews he handled. Probably just handing it back to the original Officer when they get back from sick leave, I wouldnt think that it is anything to worry about. 

    Interview cancellation notice from uscis

    in Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas

    Posted

    18 hours ago, Going through said:

    Look at it this way---it would have been more devastating for you if you HAD gotten an actual date then spent the entire time looking forward to the interview, and then they cancelled it right before ;) 

    When I had my GC interview back in 2012 I showed up to the interview only to be told it was cancelled as the Interviewing Officer was on vacation! I was so mad!! They didnt even send me a notice. 

    DIFFICULT INTERVIEW, PETITIONER BEEN QUESTIONED ABOUT PREVIOUS MARRIAGES

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    If the person interviewing believes that it is a real marriage then I dont see there being too many issues. But petitioning for 3 women in roughly 10 years is going to raise some red flags within USCIS. If you have the required docs proving your marriage was legitimate then I dont think you should stress out about it too much. They have a job to ask questions on such things, it doesnt mean that they are considering rejecting your application. 

    January 2018 AOS Filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    Hi Fellow January Filers! 

     

    Looking at the timelines for Oct, Nov and Dec things have been moving at a decent pace, lets hope it continues! Here is our timeline - 

     

    B2 to AOS

    Jan 12 - Package (485/130/131/765)

    Jan 16 - Package delivered to Chicago

     

     

    As of yet, no notifications at all and our checks have not been cashed. It is making my wife a little nervous that they are going to send the whole package back due to something we have overlooked. I went through AOS myself 10 years ago so I know how it can feel when waiting for USCIS to get moving!

     

    Good luck everyone!

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