Joe_UK

The mycasetracker.org is pretty nice, and it means I don't have to export the data myself (which I was doing over my lunch, but then my IP address was locked out both on wifi and data). It can pull a max of 99999 records and it has a pretty nice output too! I'll create some graphs off it tonight (unless I give up today at work, which is pretty likely) since I know everyone likes seeing different data in different ways. I'll see if I can find the right combo to pull all of September, October, November, and December, then separate them by months. I can update the data every week or so, too, so we can see how much progress is being made with each month.

Took a deep breath.....and made the call.  Here goes!
 
So...I will say, for the second time calling the Customer Service Center, the person taking my call was extremely pleasant, informative, and genuinely expressed an interest in my questions.
 
That being said, my case is processing "normally", and there appears to be nothing that should cause any of the normal processes to be delayed.  We went over 3 (of the 4 cases - the 4th can only be discussed with the Petitioner), and it should be noted, that "not all updates are posted to each case" that are available by calling the Customer Service Center.  For instance, although the online status shows Biometrics received/completed for the I485, they are ALSO received/completed for the I765 - something that is NOT posted on the I765 section.  So...that is kind of important to know, because it tells you that some actions are actually taking place, but not necessarily everything gets posted to each application being processed.
 
My I765 is at the NBC, and the processing time for it is currently 4.5-6.5 months.  We are 2 months in to that time-frame as of today.
 
We discussed an expedite request (based on our circumstances), and there is risk to that, because:  once you submit an Expedite request, it can take up-to 30 days for the handling center to pull the app, and another 15 days or so to get a response.  Once it's pulled, sure, it gets processed sooner, but if the expedite request is denied, the app gets reinserted back with the others, and the processing continues again - but you've now extended your overall processing time.  It was agreed that my expedite reason carries merit and probably is justified, but there is no guarantee (over the phone) that it will be accepted, so it may just be more sensible to just leave it processing where it's at.
 
I guess I really need to try and put this on the back-burner for about the next 2 months, and stop fretting over not hearing anything.  Sure, some are getting incredibly fast processing, but it is what it is.  Frustrating?  Sure!  Anxiety-enhanced?  You betcha!  But...maybe I'm sending negative aura in to the process by being so whiny about it.  I'm going to try and contain myself for a little while, and just sit back and let the chips fall where they may.  Maybe this is somehow reassuring to others in this same situation....??

No movement around my date. I’m just baffled at how the dates are all over the place. I mean they should honour their first come first served basis and actually work on their backlog or even divert some out to Potomac like a 2nd time EAD’er yesterday!
 
As it stands there are many September and October filers still waiting. I don’t even want to suggest August although logically of course anyone before Sept 22nd can put a case enquiry in. 
 
I think something has got to give with their processing and hopefully it works out quicker for everyone! ❤️
 

Yesss yess yessssssss yes 
Card is in production! Yes!

I'm a December 2018 AOS filer, although we share the same local field office "San Fernando Valley"..

I think you should contact congressman as soon as possible, especially as you are now outside of normal processing time! I haven't come across any cases involving congressman after making an inquiry but i have seen examples when people have utilised their congressman regarding an expedite and they've been successful.
 
I really hope you get some updates very soon, good luck!!

Biometrics appointment completed today; the place was completely empty.
 
I was the only one there; in and out in less than 10 minutes.
 
 

Biometrics appointment completed today; the place was completely empty.
 
I was the only one there; in and out in less than 10 minutes.
 
 

Biometrics appointment completed today; the place was completely empty.
 
I was the only one there; in and out in less than 10 minutes.
 
 

Hi everyone,
 
AOS from K1 filed on 12/13/2018 via USPS.
Delivered to USCIS Chicago Lockbox on 12/18/2018.
 
Awaiting NOA1s. Fingers crossed!
 

Hi everyone,
 
AOS from K1 filed on 12/13/2018 via USPS.
Delivered to USCIS Chicago Lockbox on 12/18/2018.
 
Awaiting NOA1s. Fingers crossed!
 

Hi everyone,
 
AOS from K1 filed on 12/13/2018 via USPS.
Delivered to USCIS Chicago Lockbox on 12/18/2018.
 
Awaiting NOA1s. Fingers crossed!