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    F2A 2018 AOS Filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    On 4/3/2019 at 2:49 PM, AhsanTX said:

    Hey Guys,

     

    I would really appreciate if anyone can provide an authentic link for the information below:

     

    1.  One can stay in the US while being pending AOS without having any other valid status.
    2.  EAD for Pending AOS can be renewed several times until a decision is made.

    I can’t find anything that explicitly says that you can renew EAD several times until a decision is made, but it is kind of implied that you can keep renewing as long as you are still eligible to receive an EAD from the categories listed in the instructions.

    F2A 2018 AOS Filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    Anyone else here waiting on interview at San Jose, CA office? Processing times say 10mos-29.5mos for family based AOS. I’m guessing 10mos processing time is more for the USC relatives. My spouse and I were hoping to go home on Christmas, and I’m starting to feel like that won’t be happening.. This long wait is starting to get to me, and making me feel overly anxious and hopeless.. 😞

    F2A 2018 AOS Filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    1 hour ago, Walking Enigma said:

    Hello everyone,

     

    Good to hear our cases are progressing no matter how slowly.

     

    Is anyone preparing to apply for new EAD/AP combo cards?

     

    My card will expire in August and since my case status is still at the "waiting to schedule an interview" stage, I intend to apply for a new EAD card.

     

    Considering the processing times for I-765 applications at the NBC is 4.5 Months to 6.5 Months, when will be the best time to submit the application?

     

    Thanks

    Hi Enigma,

     

    From my research, I’ve found (on the USCIS website) that you can file for EAD renewal as soon as 180 days before your current EAD expiration.

    https://www.uscis.gov/greencard/employment-authorization-document

     

    For AP, I’ve read from other forums that you can’t file sooner than 120 days before your current AP expiration. I couldn’t find more info on this on the USCIS website.

    https://www.trackitt.com/usa-discussion-forums/i765/1850343557/ead-ap-combo-card-renewal

     

    I also found that EAD’s are granted automatic 180 days extension when filed for reason of pending AOS.

    https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/automatic-employment-authorization-document-ead-extension

     

    My combo card also expires on August, and I am planning on filing for a renewal this April. I’ll let you know when I have more info.

     

    Cheers

     

    F2A 2018 AOS Filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    On 3/18/2019 at 4:18 PM, thepanda said:

    Hi everyone, just wanted to give you guys an update. After getting really annoyed this weekend because I saw i-130 approval everywhere on facebook for PD up to May, I tried to submit a case inquiry which did not work because the system wouldn't let me. Only case inquires with PD January 28th or somewhere around that where allowed. So I gave up. Sunday my husband checked the mail because we haven't checked it during the week. I received a "heavy" letter from USCIS. It was the notice of my interview result stating the reason fro continuance. "Your i-485 interview is complete and appears to be approvable" but since my PD is not current my file will be transferred to TSC or NBC. Attached to the letter was the March Visa Bulletin. Either TSC or NBC will make the final decision when my PD becomes current. I thought ok, maybe my i-130 will be approved at the same time then. But I received another surprise today in the mail: my approval notice for my i-130. Even though it is not the official i-485, I am glad that I got that out of the way. 

     

    I don't expect the GC until the summer but I do hope to get it before September as I am planning to travel outside of the country. 

    Congratulations @thepanda! I am so happy for you, and that your journey is about to find its happy ending! Just a few more steps and you're there!

    F2A 2018 AOS Filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    On 3/22/2019 at 6:59 PM, issea said:

    Come to update my case and ask if anyone knows about the situation. 

    I completed the interview early this week and the IO said everything looks good and they are now only waiting for my original I-130 petition document, and after then they are able to make decision. I am asking is it always the case that they need wait for the original petition to transfer to them before they can make a decision? And if so, how long will it be? 

    Thanks.

     

    P.S., my petition has been approved and transferred to NVC. But for now I don't know where it is. 

    If the IO said everything looks good, maybe waiting for the petition document is just a formality? I am also not sure about your situation, but I hope all the best for you. Keep us updated!

    F2A 2018 AOS Filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    11 hours ago, Lauracroft said:

    His i-130 got approved on June 12th 2018. The reason why it was expedited is because we indicated that we wanted to proceed with adjustments of status (vs. Consular Process) when we filed the i-130. It is an option that the newer i-130 form request you to mark.

     

    2 minutes ago, Clotillda said:

    Actually, it's not really true what you are saying about your husband's I-130. I did indicated that I'm legally in country and will apply for AOS, so did many people I know, but our I-130 still stuck in California Service center.  It's not a new option for I-130, it has been there since they created Chart B.

    I agree with Clotillda. I remember also indicating on our I-130 that we wanted to proceed with AOS, but this did not affect how fast our I-130 was approved. (Our I-130 even still ended up with NVC 😅) I think it still depends on the charts, and how busy the office that gets your documents is. My theory is that Lauracroft just happend to file at a time when the office that handled their case wasn't that busy, and lucked out on fast processing and approval. I could be wrong, this is just what I think happened.

    F2A 2018 AOS Filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    25 minutes ago, markx said:

    Hey Talad,

     

    I have exact same case as you. I did receive email from NVC a couple of months ago as well. We submitted inquire about we were filed for AOS at `AskNVC` portal. But they just response saying: 'you have to pay fees to continue the case'. 

     

    How did you got their response for giving you heads up when USCIS ask for the case? Don't know how does USCIS deal with the case like that?

     

    My PD(01/09/2017) will be current at April as well, I'll keep you guys updated for any update.

     

     

    Not sure how reliable this is, but I found this online http://www.visabulletin.com/nvc.html

     

    I Am in the United States and Would Like to Adjust My Status. How Do I Do That?

    When a visa is available for your petition (or if the Department of State believes that one will be available in the next several months), the NVC will send you a letter asking what you plan to do. If you respond that you plan to adjust your status, the NVC will hold your file until a USCIS office requests it. If you do not reply, after 30 days, the NVC will begin processing your petition. 

    Requests for adjustment of status are processed by USCIS not by the NVC. You should contact the USCIS office nearest you for adjustment of status information.

    F2A 2018 AOS Filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    6 minutes ago, markx said:

    Hey Talad,

     

    I have exact same case as you. I did receive email from NVC a couple of months ago as well. We submitted inquire about we were filed for AOS at `AskNVC` portal. But they just response saying: 'you have to pay fees to continue the case'. 

     

    How did you got their response for giving you heads up when USCIS ask for the case? Don't know how does USCIS deal with the case like that?

     

    My PD(01/09/2017) will be current at April as well, I'll keep you guys updated for any update.

     

     

    Hi Markx,

     

    We responded through AskNVC as well. We attached our I-485 NOA1 with our message. Maybe try sending NVC another email?
     

    I'm actually worried about this as well, and wonder if this is affecting our interview date. What if USCIS is waiting for NVC to send them the documents, and NVC is just waiting for USCIS to ask for the documents?

    If I remember correctly, @Tenreyro encountered this issue as well. Maybe we can ask for his help re: this matter?

     

    talad

    F2A 2018 AOS Filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    Hi guys,

     

    Hope everyone is well. Sorry for the long hiatus. I have been busy with family and work.

     

    My latest update is that my I-130 was approved last 09/25/2018 (PD: 02/21/2017). I received an email from NVC last 11/20/2018, and we responded to inform them that we’ve filed for AOS. NVC responded the day after, telling us that they will inform us when USCIS asks for our case info. No new emails from NVC or USCIS since then. AOS status is still ‘ready to be scheduled for interview’.

     

    Looking at the April Visa Bulletin Charts, PD is current, but I’m not sure if this means interview will be scheduled soon. Local office (San Jose, CA) seems very busy, with I-485 processing times at 10-29.5 months.

     

    I’m back, and I’ll try my best to help answer questions.

     

    Happy Thursday to all!

     

    talad

    All California Service Center I-130 filers

    in Bringing Family Members of Permanent Residents to America

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    19 hours ago, tripsul said:

    Hi talad,

     

    Thanks for taking your time and answering all the question.

     

    My family recently left US, but are they eligible to adjust status even if I'm a permenant president and not US citizen?

     

    12 hours ago, WeGuyGal said:

    Entering the US on a B2 visa with intent (as you declared) to adjust status is visa fraud. If I were your wife and daughter, I wouldn't adjust status. Rather go for IR1/IR2 consular processing in the home country. 

    Hi tripsul, I'm glad I could help. They would have been able to adjust status even if you're only a PR, and not a US citizen if they were already in the US in legal status. But since they are already out of the country, like WeGuyGal said, they should just go through consular processing. Since you're a PR, and not a US citizen, it wouldn't be IR1/IR2, but F2A.

    All California Service Center I-130 filers

    in Bringing Family Members of Permanent Residents to America

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    6 hours ago, tripsul said:

    Hi guys

     

    I'm Green card holder and I filed 3 applications (forms I130) for my wife and 2 kids under 21 years old.

     

    I just received SMS from UCCIS that my case is received and I also got WAC number.

     

    1. I understand WAC number means  California Service Center.  Why my case there if I live in Texas? Is this normal?

     

    2. What can I do with WAC number? Can I register and follow mu case online? And why there is only 1 number received when I had 3 form filed? Could they be combined?

     

    3. What should I expect now? At least 18 months of wait till case approved with USCIS?

     

    Thank you!

    Hi tripsul,

     

    1.

     

    Yes, this is normal, and isn't something to be worried about.

     

    2.

     

    Your WAC number, a.k.a., your receipt number, can be used to track your case status online. https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/landing.do

     

    You can create an account on the USCIS website, and register your receipt number to receive updates on your case via SMS and email. https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/showSplash.do

     

    Yes, the 3 applications were combined which is why you only received one receipt number. This is normal for family members applying together.

     

    3.

     

    If your spouse and children are already in the U.S., they can apply for an Adjustment of Status once your priority date (the date on your receipt) is current. More info on that here: https://www.uscis.gov/greencard/adjustment-of-status. Otherwise, you just have to wait for the approval before you can do anything else.

     

    The time of approval really depends on the service center, and how many cases they are working on. You should monitor the USCIS processing times: https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/. You can also look at timelines here at visa journey. In my experience, the visa journey timelines are much more accurate than the posted USCIS processing times.

     

    Hope this helps. Goodluck to you and your family!

    F2A 2018 AOS Filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    On 8/28/2018 at 11:59 AM, Holly-ando said:

    Hello guys, congrats to all of you 

    they updated my case to interview was scheduled on the 24th (I only saw it today as i try not to check everyday), i called and scheduled my medical exam but to be honest i don't know how to feel about this so i'm really kinda nervous, i applied on July and i just did my biometrics on 3d of august.

    Is it normal to be so fast ??  or is it a bad sign and what should i expect ?? Any input would be highly appreciated 

     

    Congrats!!! I don't think it's a bad sign at all. I think it all just depends on the field office and officer processing your case, so the timeline varies per person. Although nerve wrecking, this is actually a good thing. Think of it this way - one less thing to wait for and worry about! 😄

     

    11 hours ago, Holly-ando said:

    Conratulations @Tenreyro on your EAD card and the driving license ! :) 

    I definitely would like to hear any suggestions you guys have about documentation to bring and answers to prepare.

    I've been reading threads here and in other forums and on Facebook, and i was thinking of bringing this to prove the relationship : 

    -Medical, Dental and vision insurance
    -Life insurance
    -Accidental death and disability
    -Car insurance
    Also
    -Joint lease
    -Hubby's tax returns
    -Joint mobile account Sprint
    -Joint bank accounts 
    Also

    -Traveling history together
    -A lot of pictures

     

    As for the misrepresentation part, i'm going to bring my plane ticket back as i wasn't planning on staying, the record of my previous two visits, and i wish the chat i had with the CBP officer is on record since i told hhim that i'm here to see my husband and he's petitioning for me and all that

    If you think of anything else, please let me know.

    Sorry about the lengthy post, i'm so nervous lol

     

    From the several posts I've read about AOS interviews, I think most focus on the relationship between the couple, to determine if their relationship is genuine. They usually ask the wife about the husband's information and family, and the husband about the wife's information and family. I've also read some that were asked about simple things like their everyday routine as a couple. Some ask about how the couple met and how the couple fell in love. They also ask about information in the application, like finances, etc.

     

    I'll let you know if I have new information about interviews. Good luck to you and your spouse! We're rooting for you!

    F2A 2018 AOS Filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    On 8/1/2018 at 11:02 AM, Clotillda said:

    I'm on F1 visa as well. Just got back from Florida and I live in Texas. I traveled with my driver license, no one asked for passport or etc. So you should be fine*) I would advise to take NOA1 and your passport as well, just in case. But I'm pretty much sure that you are gonna be fine. 

    Have you dropped school already? I have doubts to do that, cause my case is still on status "Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received"=/

    Hi Clotillda, sorry for the very late response. Thank you for the advise about traveling. I didn't drop school, but already finished my studies last June. I agree with you and I don't advise dropping out.

    F2A 2018 AOS Filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    We just received email and text updates that a new card is being produced for our EAD 😁 I am in a similar situation with @GiselaMargareta - my EAD status was updated, but my AP is in the same 'Case was Received' status. I'm hopeful that the card being produced is a combo card, though. In any case, my spouse and I are very happy and thankful.

     

    Congrats to everyone who's received good news as well. Here's to more good news for all of us!!! 😄

    F2A 2018 AOS Filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    5 hours ago, metehiki said:

    Hello dear friends,

     

    Thanks for creating this forum. I am a green card holder since 2016. I have been knowing my wife since 2015. In 2017 she decided to come to US with F1 Student Visa and we wanted to live together. She came here in November 2017, we got married in December 2017, we filed I-130 in January 2018, our PD is 05JAN2018. I have a couple of questions. Our marriage is completely real and bona fide. We are planning to do AOS if Chart B will be current for us.


    1) Is it going to be a problem for us at the time of interview? (like why did you come here as a student? why did you get married asap and file I-130?, did you have an immigration intent?)

    If yes, how do we have to answer these type of questions to convince them? Yes, she wanted to study for sure, but of course the main goal was to live with me here in US.

     

    2) Is 90 day rule applied to I-130 filing or only I-485? If yes, we have not filed I-485 yet, because Chart B is still in December 2017. So we may file in August or in September, whenever we are under cut-off date. 

    Please share your opinions, experiences. It'd be very very helpful. And thanks a lot for your contributions.

    Mete

    Hi Mete,


    Welcome to this forum. You'll find a lot of helpful and supportive friends here.

     

     

    1) It is likely that the IO will be asking you about why you got married so quickly after your wife's arrival to the US. You may be questioned about her intent for acquiring a student visa as an F1 student visa is a non-immigrant visa. You may have to prove to the IO that your wife had no intent to immigrate at the time of her application for an F1 visa and at the time of her entry to the US with an F1 visa. Is your wife still enrolled? Showing that she is indeed studying and is actually interested in her studies would help.

     

    2) I am not 100% sure, but I believe the 90 day rule applies only to adjustment of status.

     

    I highly recommend hiring an attorney for you case, as the IO may grill you about how you got married just 1 month after your wife's arrival to the US.

     

    Hope this helps! Best of luck!

     

     

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