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We had our interview this week, a bit of a harrowing experience so thought I'd share.
 
The interview was on 9/25/18 in Memphis, TN.  We are very lucky that the the field office is three blocks from our condo.  We arrived 45 minutes early (scheduled for 8 am) and there were already several couples there.  The security and staff were very welcoming and friendly, and really made an effort to make everyone feel at ease.  We got called back shortly after 8 am.  Our IO was very friendly, just like everyone else we encountered there.  I brought a mountain of evidence, but all she asked us for were our passports.  She told us the file was in great shape, and the interview was merely a formality.  But, there was a but.........
 
The doctor in Brazil who performed my wife's vaccinations checked the wrong box on the form.  So, they couldn't accept it, even though the vaccinations were documented correctly.  So, she was going to have to give us an RFE.  We were immediately defeated, as we had meticulously prepared for this day only to be delayed by someone else's mistake.  On top of all of this, we are closing on a house very soon and the bank needs to see an I-485 approval to consider my wife's income for the loan (this is a whole other story)!  I frantically explained this to the IO, and she was very receptive and we could tell she really felt for us.  She told us to take the form to a civil surgeon to be corrected.  She told us when we got it corrected we could come back to see her and gave us a verbal commitment that we would receive immediate approval along with a letter and passport stamp.  She even told the security to expect us in the next few days and to let us in the office.
 
So, we did just that.  But it doesn't end there.  We were able to see a civil surgeon that day.  But, when she reviewed the form she discovered that not only did the doc check the wrong box, he gave my wife improper vaccines!  So, she ended up having to have another round of shots that were not cheap!  She also told us that she has seen several people from Brazil with the exact same issue and coming from the same doctor!  So, if you are in Sao Paulo, please beware of Dr. Furbetta!  He has caused problems for many AOS applicants.
 
So, after that adventure, we took the corrected DS-3025 back to the field office, were again greeted warmly by security, and the IO made good on her promise and approved us on the spot.  We got the letter and the stamp, and our online status changed an hour later.  I can't say enough about how good this IO was to us.  She really went out of her way to help us.
 
Good luck to all those interviewing soon, and be sure to double check your DS-3025!!!!

We had our interview this week, a bit of a harrowing experience so thought I'd share.
 
The interview was on 9/25/18 in Memphis, TN.  We are very lucky that the the field office is three blocks from our condo.  We arrived 45 minutes early (scheduled for 8 am) and there were already several couples there.  The security and staff were very welcoming and friendly, and really made an effort to make everyone feel at ease.  We got called back shortly after 8 am.  Our IO was very friendly, just like everyone else we encountered there.  I brought a mountain of evidence, but all she asked us for were our passports.  She told us the file was in great shape, and the interview was merely a formality.  But, there was a but.........
 
The doctor in Brazil who performed my wife's vaccinations checked the wrong box on the form.  So, they couldn't accept it, even though the vaccinations were documented correctly.  So, she was going to have to give us an RFE.  We were immediately defeated, as we had meticulously prepared for this day only to be delayed by someone else's mistake.  On top of all of this, we are closing on a house very soon and the bank needs to see an I-485 approval to consider my wife's income for the loan (this is a whole other story)!  I frantically explained this to the IO, and she was very receptive and we could tell she really felt for us.  She told us to take the form to a civil surgeon to be corrected.  She told us when we got it corrected we could come back to see her and gave us a verbal commitment that we would receive immediate approval along with a letter and passport stamp.  She even told the security to expect us in the next few days and to let us in the office.
 
So, we did just that.  But it doesn't end there.  We were able to see a civil surgeon that day.  But, when she reviewed the form she discovered that not only did the doc check the wrong box, he gave my wife improper vaccines!  So, she ended up having to have another round of shots that were not cheap!  She also told us that she has seen several people from Brazil with the exact same issue and coming from the same doctor!  So, if you are in Sao Paulo, please beware of Dr. Furbetta!  He has caused problems for many AOS applicants.
 
So, after that adventure, we took the corrected DS-3025 back to the field office, were again greeted warmly by security, and the IO made good on her promise and approved us on the spot.  We got the letter and the stamp, and our online status changed an hour later.  I can't say enough about how good this IO was to us.  She really went out of her way to help us.
 
Good luck to all those interviewing soon, and be sure to double check your DS-3025!!!!

We had our interview this week, a bit of a harrowing experience so thought I'd share.
 
The interview was on 9/25/18 in Memphis, TN.  We are very lucky that the the field office is three blocks from our condo.  We arrived 45 minutes early (scheduled for 8 am) and there were already several couples there.  The security and staff were very welcoming and friendly, and really made an effort to make everyone feel at ease.  We got called back shortly after 8 am.  Our IO was very friendly, just like everyone else we encountered there.  I brought a mountain of evidence, but all she asked us for were our passports.  She told us the file was in great shape, and the interview was merely a formality.  But, there was a but.........
 
The doctor in Brazil who performed my wife's vaccinations checked the wrong box on the form.  So, they couldn't accept it, even though the vaccinations were documented correctly.  So, she was going to have to give us an RFE.  We were immediately defeated, as we had meticulously prepared for this day only to be delayed by someone else's mistake.  On top of all of this, we are closing on a house very soon and the bank needs to see an I-485 approval to consider my wife's income for the loan (this is a whole other story)!  I frantically explained this to the IO, and she was very receptive and we could tell she really felt for us.  She told us to take the form to a civil surgeon to be corrected.  She told us when we got it corrected we could come back to see her and gave us a verbal commitment that we would receive immediate approval along with a letter and passport stamp.  She even told the security to expect us in the next few days and to let us in the office.
 
So, we did just that.  But it doesn't end there.  We were able to see a civil surgeon that day.  But, when she reviewed the form she discovered that not only did the doc check the wrong box, he gave my wife improper vaccines!  So, she ended up having to have another round of shots that were not cheap!  She also told us that she has seen several people from Brazil with the exact same issue and coming from the same doctor!  So, if you are in Sao Paulo, please beware of Dr. Furbetta!  He has caused problems for many AOS applicants.
 
So, after that adventure, we took the corrected DS-3025 back to the field office, were again greeted warmly by security, and the IO made good on her promise and approved us on the spot.  We got the letter and the stamp, and our online status changed an hour later.  I can't say enough about how good this IO was to us.  She really went out of her way to help us.
 
Good luck to all those interviewing soon, and be sure to double check your DS-3025!!!!

We had our interview this week, a bit of a harrowing experience so thought I'd share.
 
The interview was on 9/25/18 in Memphis, TN.  We are very lucky that the the field office is three blocks from our condo.  We arrived 45 minutes early (scheduled for 8 am) and there were already several couples there.  The security and staff were very welcoming and friendly, and really made an effort to make everyone feel at ease.  We got called back shortly after 8 am.  Our IO was very friendly, just like everyone else we encountered there.  I brought a mountain of evidence, but all she asked us for were our passports.  She told us the file was in great shape, and the interview was merely a formality.  But, there was a but.........
 
The doctor in Brazil who performed my wife's vaccinations checked the wrong box on the form.  So, they couldn't accept it, even though the vaccinations were documented correctly.  So, she was going to have to give us an RFE.  We were immediately defeated, as we had meticulously prepared for this day only to be delayed by someone else's mistake.  On top of all of this, we are closing on a house very soon and the bank needs to see an I-485 approval to consider my wife's income for the loan (this is a whole other story)!  I frantically explained this to the IO, and she was very receptive and we could tell she really felt for us.  She told us to take the form to a civil surgeon to be corrected.  She told us when we got it corrected we could come back to see her and gave us a verbal commitment that we would receive immediate approval along with a letter and passport stamp.  She even told the security to expect us in the next few days and to let us in the office.
 
So, we did just that.  But it doesn't end there.  We were able to see a civil surgeon that day.  But, when she reviewed the form she discovered that not only did the doc check the wrong box, he gave my wife improper vaccines!  So, she ended up having to have another round of shots that were not cheap!  She also told us that she has seen several people from Brazil with the exact same issue and coming from the same doctor!  So, if you are in Sao Paulo, please beware of Dr. Furbetta!  He has caused problems for many AOS applicants.
 
So, after that adventure, we took the corrected DS-3025 back to the field office, were again greeted warmly by security, and the IO made good on her promise and approved us on the spot.  We got the letter and the stamp, and our online status changed an hour later.  I can't say enough about how good this IO was to us.  She really went out of her way to help us.
 
Good luck to all those interviewing soon, and be sure to double check your DS-3025!!!!

We had our interview this week, a bit of a harrowing experience so thought I'd share.
 
The interview was on 9/25/18 in Memphis, TN.  We are very lucky that the the field office is three blocks from our condo.  We arrived 45 minutes early (scheduled for 8 am) and there were already several couples there.  The security and staff were very welcoming and friendly, and really made an effort to make everyone feel at ease.  We got called back shortly after 8 am.  Our IO was very friendly, just like everyone else we encountered there.  I brought a mountain of evidence, but all she asked us for were our passports.  She told us the file was in great shape, and the interview was merely a formality.  But, there was a but.........
 
The doctor in Brazil who performed my wife's vaccinations checked the wrong box on the form.  So, they couldn't accept it, even though the vaccinations were documented correctly.  So, she was going to have to give us an RFE.  We were immediately defeated, as we had meticulously prepared for this day only to be delayed by someone else's mistake.  On top of all of this, we are closing on a house very soon and the bank needs to see an I-485 approval to consider my wife's income for the loan (this is a whole other story)!  I frantically explained this to the IO, and she was very receptive and we could tell she really felt for us.  She told us to take the form to a civil surgeon to be corrected.  She told us when we got it corrected we could come back to see her and gave us a verbal commitment that we would receive immediate approval along with a letter and passport stamp.  She even told the security to expect us in the next few days and to let us in the office.
 
So, we did just that.  But it doesn't end there.  We were able to see a civil surgeon that day.  But, when she reviewed the form she discovered that not only did the doc check the wrong box, he gave my wife improper vaccines!  So, she ended up having to have another round of shots that were not cheap!  She also told us that she has seen several people from Brazil with the exact same issue and coming from the same doctor!  So, if you are in Sao Paulo, please beware of Dr. Furbetta!  He has caused problems for many AOS applicants.
 
So, after that adventure, we took the corrected DS-3025 back to the field office, were again greeted warmly by security, and the IO made good on her promise and approved us on the spot.  We got the letter and the stamp, and our online status changed an hour later.  I can't say enough about how good this IO was to us.  She really went out of her way to help us.
 
Good luck to all those interviewing soon, and be sure to double check your DS-3025!!!!

We had our interview this week, a bit of a harrowing experience so thought I'd share.
 
The interview was on 9/25/18 in Memphis, TN.  We are very lucky that the the field office is three blocks from our condo.  We arrived 45 minutes early (scheduled for 8 am) and there were already several couples there.  The security and staff were very welcoming and friendly, and really made an effort to make everyone feel at ease.  We got called back shortly after 8 am.  Our IO was very friendly, just like everyone else we encountered there.  I brought a mountain of evidence, but all she asked us for were our passports.  She told us the file was in great shape, and the interview was merely a formality.  But, there was a but.........
 
The doctor in Brazil who performed my wife's vaccinations checked the wrong box on the form.  So, they couldn't accept it, even though the vaccinations were documented correctly.  So, she was going to have to give us an RFE.  We were immediately defeated, as we had meticulously prepared for this day only to be delayed by someone else's mistake.  On top of all of this, we are closing on a house very soon and the bank needs to see an I-485 approval to consider my wife's income for the loan (this is a whole other story)!  I frantically explained this to the IO, and she was very receptive and we could tell she really felt for us.  She told us to take the form to a civil surgeon to be corrected.  She told us when we got it corrected we could come back to see her and gave us a verbal commitment that we would receive immediate approval along with a letter and passport stamp.  She even told the security to expect us in the next few days and to let us in the office.
 
So, we did just that.  But it doesn't end there.  We were able to see a civil surgeon that day.  But, when she reviewed the form she discovered that not only did the doc check the wrong box, he gave my wife improper vaccines!  So, she ended up having to have another round of shots that were not cheap!  She also told us that she has seen several people from Brazil with the exact same issue and coming from the same doctor!  So, if you are in Sao Paulo, please beware of Dr. Furbetta!  He has caused problems for many AOS applicants.
 
So, after that adventure, we took the corrected DS-3025 back to the field office, were again greeted warmly by security, and the IO made good on her promise and approved us on the spot.  We got the letter and the stamp, and our online status changed an hour later.  I can't say enough about how good this IO was to us.  She really went out of her way to help us.
 
Good luck to all those interviewing soon, and be sure to double check your DS-3025!!!!

We had our interview this week, a bit of a harrowing experience so thought I'd share.
 
The interview was on 9/25/18 in Memphis, TN.  We are very lucky that the the field office is three blocks from our condo.  We arrived 45 minutes early (scheduled for 8 am) and there were already several couples there.  The security and staff were very welcoming and friendly, and really made an effort to make everyone feel at ease.  We got called back shortly after 8 am.  Our IO was very friendly, just like everyone else we encountered there.  I brought a mountain of evidence, but all she asked us for were our passports.  She told us the file was in great shape, and the interview was merely a formality.  But, there was a but.........
 
The doctor in Brazil who performed my wife's vaccinations checked the wrong box on the form.  So, they couldn't accept it, even though the vaccinations were documented correctly.  So, she was going to have to give us an RFE.  We were immediately defeated, as we had meticulously prepared for this day only to be delayed by someone else's mistake.  On top of all of this, we are closing on a house very soon and the bank needs to see an I-485 approval to consider my wife's income for the loan (this is a whole other story)!  I frantically explained this to the IO, and she was very receptive and we could tell she really felt for us.  She told us to take the form to a civil surgeon to be corrected.  She told us when we got it corrected we could come back to see her and gave us a verbal commitment that we would receive immediate approval along with a letter and passport stamp.  She even told the security to expect us in the next few days and to let us in the office.
 
So, we did just that.  But it doesn't end there.  We were able to see a civil surgeon that day.  But, when she reviewed the form she discovered that not only did the doc check the wrong box, he gave my wife improper vaccines!  So, she ended up having to have another round of shots that were not cheap!  She also told us that she has seen several people from Brazil with the exact same issue and coming from the same doctor!  So, if you are in Sao Paulo, please beware of Dr. Furbetta!  He has caused problems for many AOS applicants.
 
So, after that adventure, we took the corrected DS-3025 back to the field office, were again greeted warmly by security, and the IO made good on her promise and approved us on the spot.  We got the letter and the stamp, and our online status changed an hour later.  I can't say enough about how good this IO was to us.  She really went out of her way to help us.
 
Good luck to all those interviewing soon, and be sure to double check your DS-3025!!!!

Just letting April folks know we received our interview notice in the mail yesterday.  No case update online (still shows ready to be scheduled), it just showed up in the mail.  The interview is scheduled for 9/25 in Memphis, TN.  Our NOA1 date is 4/23 - so just about 5 months total, not bad.  We did have Congressional intervention to expedite our EAD, which was received two weeks ago,  so I am not sure if that had some effect on interview scheduling as well.
 
Good luck to all, and I hope more April filers get some good news soon! 

Just letting April folks know we received our interview notice in the mail yesterday.  No case update online (still shows ready to be scheduled), it just showed up in the mail.  The interview is scheduled for 9/25 in Memphis, TN.  Our NOA1 date is 4/23 - so just about 5 months total, not bad.  We did have Congressional intervention to expedite our EAD, which was received two weeks ago,  so I am not sure if that had some effect on interview scheduling as well.
 
Good luck to all, and I hope more April filers get some good news soon! 

Just letting April folks know we received our interview notice in the mail yesterday.  No case update online (still shows ready to be scheduled), it just showed up in the mail.  The interview is scheduled for 9/25 in Memphis, TN.  Our NOA1 date is 4/23 - so just about 5 months total, not bad.  We did have Congressional intervention to expedite our EAD, which was received two weeks ago,  so I am not sure if that had some effect on interview scheduling as well.
 
Good luck to all, and I hope more April filers get some good news soon! 

Hi guys,
 
Thanks for giving me a lot of advices. I just got update from USCIS that "New card is being produced". It is very surprise, because I just got denial from USCIS to expedite the EAD 3 days ago, contacted the congressman's office today and about to send evidence tomorrow. 
 
Here is my timeline:
1. Packet sent: 04/01
2. Packet received: 04/05
3. Notice date: 04/13
4. New card is being produced: 08/15
 
There is total 137 days, no expedite. Good luck for the rest of you. Good new is coming for April filers ^_^.
 
  

Sorry to hear about your sister.  Ours was approved within two days of receiving the evidence, mailed two days after that, and received about four days later.  So, it was just over a week total and things seemed to move very fast after they received it.  If you experience any delays, I would urge you to contact your state representative to make an inquiry on your behalf.  Good luck! 

Sorry to hear about your sister.  Ours was approved within two days of receiving the evidence, mailed two days after that, and received about four days later.  So, it was just over a week total and things seemed to move very fast after they received it.  If you experience any delays, I would urge you to contact your state representative to make an inquiry on your behalf.  Good luck! 

We just got a notification that my wife's EAD card is being produced.  To summarize our expedite process:
 
7/13/18 - wife received job offer
7/16/18 - contacted USCIS to request EAD expedite
7/23/18 - received letter from USCIS stating there were too many expedite requests and they wouldn't honor ours
7/23/18 - contacted Congressman and submitted privacy release and offer letter
7/25/18 - EAD card in production
 
It was less than a 2-day turnaround since contacting our Congressman.  I know this doesn't work for everyone and every case is different.  I think the important thing is to not give up and try multiple angles to get through to USCIS.  Now we wait for the GC.  Have been 'ready to schedule interview' since 5/21/18.

We just got a notification that my wife's EAD card is being produced.  To summarize our expedite process:
 
7/13/18 - wife received job offer
7/16/18 - contacted USCIS to request EAD expedite
7/23/18 - received letter from USCIS stating there were too many expedite requests and they wouldn't honor ours
7/23/18 - contacted Congressman and submitted privacy release and offer letter
7/25/18 - EAD card in production
 
It was less than a 2-day turnaround since contacting our Congressman.  I know this doesn't work for everyone and every case is different.  I think the important thing is to not give up and try multiple angles to get through to USCIS.  Now we wait for the GC.  Have been 'ready to schedule interview' since 5/21/18.

Ead status changed just now to card is being produced, after 152 of papers delivered!!!! Now I don't even care how long my interview takes to be scheduled

I did not expedite my EAD. Back then (December) processing times for EAD/AP were 90ish days, so when I got close to 90 day mark and had heard nothing I opened a ticket, which wasnt responded and engaged my congressman which did forward an inquiry to USCIS. Few weeks later I received an approval notice. Hard to really say what made it move but it worked. 

Hi guys! My EAD card is in production (hope it's a combo card).
I asked for an expedite on July, 9 based on financial loss due to a pending job offer. Visited Congressman office on July, 12 with all the documents (privacy release, cover letter, job offer and copies of NOAs).
I believe it's the Congressman office that made the differense. According to the USCIS website, a day after my visit to the Congressman office - on July,13 - my request was accepted, assigned to an officer and "completed" (whatever that means). On July, 21 I received a letter in the mail that stated that my case is under review. They never asked me to fax them evidence, since the Congressman office probably did that for me.
Today, on July, 24 I got a message that my card is in production.

Just an FYI for April filers who wish to try and expedite their EAD: use your state representative instead of trying to do it yourself.
 
My wife has several job offers - so last week we contacted USCIS to request an expedite.  The agent opened the request and informed us we would be contacted within 5 days with instructions on how to submit evidence.  Well, instead a few days later we received a letter basically saying there were an unusually high number of expedite requests and we didn't submit sufficient evidence, etc.  Basically they didn't even give us a chance to submit evidence.
 
So, I contacted my Congressman, signed the release and submitted the offer letter.  They have a direct line to the NBC and I was informed within a day that we qualified for expedite and the case has been forwarded to the expedite team.
 
So again - use your state representatives.  They will work for you and they get results! 

Just an FYI for April filers who wish to try and expedite their EAD: use your state representative instead of trying to do it yourself.
 
My wife has several job offers - so last week we contacted USCIS to request an expedite.  The agent opened the request and informed us we would be contacted within 5 days with instructions on how to submit evidence.  Well, instead a few days later we received a letter basically saying there were an unusually high number of expedite requests and we didn't submit sufficient evidence, etc.  Basically they didn't even give us a chance to submit evidence.
 
So, I contacted my Congressman, signed the release and submitted the offer letter.  They have a direct line to the NBC and I was informed within a day that we qualified for expedite and the case has been forwarded to the expedite team.
 
So again - use your state representatives.  They will work for you and they get results! 

I filed the expedited request May 25th, received the mail requesting evidence on June 8th, faxed evidence June 13th, approved June 25th, received card June 30th.

I think they do it just to mess with us 

When our interview was scheduled the egov website updated, but the DHS one did not. 

I think they do it just to mess with us