KandN

10 hours ago, SalishSea said:

Congrats!   You’re one of the earliest LIN filers I believe.   Have you filed an N-400?

Yes - had combo interview in late January and oath ceremony is scheduled for April 25th

LIN Oct-21 filer here. Got my 48 month extension letter last week and ROC was approved about 3 days later. 

I don't think the two were correlated in any way though.

Quick progress update (ROC was finally approved last week!):

• 10/4/2021 - Filed I-751 - assigned to LIN (Nebraska)
• Oct 2021 - fingerprints reused
• 10/1/2022 -  Filed N400 
• 12/9/2022 - N400 Interview Scheduled (Chicago FO)
• 1/23/2023 - Combo interview at Chicago FO. I-751 part was relatively easy (wife was required to attend as well), officer asked for proof of jointly filed taxes for 2021 and nothing else. Passed the civics test but was given a notice for N-400 that case must be reviewed (apparently they had to request I-751 case files to be transferred from Nebraska).
• 3/10/2023 - I-751 case transferred to NBC
• 4/6/2023 - I-751 Approved
• 4/10/2023 - N-400 recommended for approval and placed in oath line

There seems to be some issue with ROC cases in Nebraska that delays approvals post N-400 interview. I was preparing to get congressman and/or lawyers involved as the 120 day deadline since N-400 interview was approaching but glad that didn't have to go down that route.

Best of luck to everyone else - looks like October 2021 filers (even with Nebraska SC) are now seeing some movement.

1 hour ago, SoCal2021 said:

Thanks. The only issue is that old URL still sends you to the old spreadsheet which was wiped out. So people will not be able to update the data. We all need to promote this new URL.  This is the only way I was able to make it work (with my limited knowledge of Google Sheets).  

I use Google Sheets quite a bit at work and can confirm that there's no way to change the URL. What you might be able to do is copy the recovered tabs from your workbook to the original one (right click on the tab in the bottom menu and there should be an option to copy the sheet, then you can input the original workbooks URL which will duplicate the tabs into that workbook). 

I don't have access to my laptop this weekend or else I'd try to do the above myself. Either way at least we have a copy of the workbook with all the lost data now 👍

1 minute ago, SoCal2021 said:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1A1tpV56oB2tFj824Y_127aSO-AWwXW_j0t1V6aZ_5Aw/edit?usp=sharing

 

Please check above link and see if it is working.  Somehow I was able to retrieve an old version.  Hopefully this works (crossing my fingers)

Seems to work at least for me. Thanks for setting up!

14 minutes ago, najla said:

I'm about to send mine.. almost done but quick question since you all just did yours.. who's perspective is G-1145 from? The conditional resident since the i-751 is from their perspective? or the citizen because they've filled out the previous G-1145?

I put in my name (the conditional resident) and it worked fine; got the text message as expected.

2 minutes ago, SoCal2021 said:

It is too bad the data is missing.  I thought it was a great tool to look at history of previous filers and get a sense of what and when to expect.  Hoping someone has a backup copy and can get it restored (though I doubt it).

It looks like someone intentionally wiped all the data. Whoever set it up (the owner) should be able to restore the sheet to a previous state using the version history Google Sheets stores. Not sure if they're around anymore, though, since the sheet is pretty old.

Got the text message that my case has been received today 10/8/21. Based on the case number it's assigned to Nebraska. The date on the case status tracker shows as received on 10/5. Payment (by check) hasn't posted to my bank account yet though.

Joining the club here. Packet sent 10/4, delivered 10/5.

GC expiring 12/18/2021, hoping to get NOA soon to make some Christmas travel plans abroad.

Good luck everyone!

I can confirm that the automatic extension does not apply to F1 OPT EADs since the AOS EAD is under a different eligibility category (checked this with my company's immigration attorneys).

My company had to terminate me upon expiration of my OPT but luckily my expedite was approved shortly after and I was able to return to work. In my case, showing an email from my employer indicating that they have to terminate me upon my OPT expiration and an itemized summary of personal financial loss (lost wages + lost benefits) was enough to get the AOS EAD expedited. However, based on what I've seen on these forums, it's somewhat arbitrary whose expedite requests get approved.

On 9/11/2019 at 2:57 PM, KandN said:

Interview was scheduled today (May 2019 filer).  Zip code wise, my field office is Miami but won't know which office the interview will be at until I get the physical letter.

 

In my case, the quoted processing times on the USCIS website couldn't have been more off.

Can confirm that my interview was scheduled for Oct 31st at the Kendall office which is not my office by zip code. Perhaps they actually are making an effort to reduce the previously ridiculous wait times in South FL.

I requested an expedite to my AOS based i-765 about three weeks before my OPT expired. The expedite was approved three days before the expiration date of my OPT (and F1). Being in F1 status does not mean that they will automatically reject your expedite request.

You should answer truthfully to each question and use the pages at the end of the application to explain each answer. Having served in a military force doesn't automatically disqualify your application but omitting details may. I've had to disclose my military training every time applying to a US Visa and it hasn't caused any issues thus far.

As for the specific questions, you should very likely answer 54 and 55 "Yes". For 48b and 48e, it would depend on whether the military of your country has been involved in any of the activities described in 48a. 

Regardless of your answers, you should include a statement describing the exact dates of your involvement and the roles in which you served in the military.

10 minutes ago, Vgmay2019 said:

KANDn, what is your timeline? I am at the Kendall office  as well. I sent my papers on the 20th of May.

You can see my full timeline in my profile but I filed May 6th and had my biometrics in early June at the North Miami Beach ASC.

On 9/11/2019 at 2:54 PM, KandN said:

Case status changed to "Interview was scheduled" today. I couldn't believe my eyes considering that my field office's (Miami) processing times are quoted at 23+ months and I got an RFIE in early July. 

 

Now waiting to get the interview letter to find out the exact date.

Got my interview letter today; the appointment will be at the end of October.

Interestingly, the interview will be held at the Kendall field office rather than the heavily backlogged Miami one (which would be my default field office). I did not get a prior notification about my case being transferred. Anyways, this could be good news to people with slow field offices if this is part of the USCIS initiative to clear backlogs by transferring cases to other nearby offices.

40 minutes ago, payxibka said:

Maybe you are one of the first to have an interview in an alternate location pet the USCIS  announcement 

Perhaps. I will post an update once I get the interview letter with date and location.

Interview was scheduled today (May 2019 filer).  Zip code wise, my field office is Miami but won't know which office the interview will be at until I get the physical letter.

In my case, the quoted processing times on the USCIS website couldn't have been more off.

4 minutes ago, Violax said:

huh that's interesting. i was hoping that receiving the courtesy letter meant we were closer to the end 😂i guess that's not the case.

i noticed that you expedited your ead due to financial loss, did uscis ask for proof for that reason? 

i'm thinking to expedite it too. thank you.

They usually ask for evidence for expedite requests; I did include a summary of student loans and lost income if I had to quit my job (I'm adjusting from F1). With a valid job offer you can probably make the argument that there is severe financial loss for not being able to work but, as with everything USCIS related, in the end it'll come down to whether you get lucky with whoever reviews your request.

1 minute ago, Violax said:

did you get it after you sent in the RFIE response?

that's what happened to me.

Nope, strangely my status changed to "Ready to be Scheduled for Interview" a couple of days after I got my RFIE. A few days after that change I got the courtesy letter. I didn't send the RFIE response in until a couple weeks later.

12 minutes ago, Violax said:

Has anyone received a courtesy letter before?

I got one on the first or second week of July.

8 hours ago, tiggermuffin said:

hi! my husband (petitioner) just got his job terminated and have been looking for a job for a while. I do want to help my husband but I am still waiting for my EAD card. Is this a good reason to file an expedited EAD card for me? Can I show evidence that my husband (petitioner) just got his job terminated hence facing financial hardship?

It seems to be somewhat arbitrary whose expedite requests get approved but I think you would have a decent chance, especially if you can get a job offer to supplement the request.

5 hours ago, johnnyI129F said:

Hello ,

Today I see on the  account , an officer assigned for the expedited request , officer sent a response regarding the request … I didnt receive any email or phone call (I requested expedition over the phone .. officer who wrote the expedition told me they will send me an email when an officer assign to the request )   , is it possible they sent  by mail ? 

Case History

• 08/06/2019
  

  On August 6, 2019, your request to have your case expedited, referral number …….., was completed.

• 08/06/2019
  

  On August 6, 2019, we sent a response to your request to have your case expedited, referral number ……...

• 08/06/2019
  

  On August 6, 2019, your request to have your case expedited, referral number …………., was assigned to an officer for response.

• 05/10/2019
  

  We completed our review of your fingerprints and are continuing to work on your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

• 04/19/2019
  

  We accepted the fingerprint fee for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. Our National Benefits Center location is working on your case.

For my EAD expedite they sent the fax instructions by regular mail so I’d assume it is also possible in your case.

20 minutes ago, Joey.C said:

Hi, can I get in trouble with immigration if I apply for jobs without getting my EAD yet?

You can apply without one but you should wait until you have the EAD to accept a job offer or start working.

23 hours ago, JayHouser said:

Hello. Haven't posted here for a bit so sorry if this out of place. We filed our EAD and Travel Documents with our I485 and the NOA was 12/20/18

 

 

Is it normal to be waiting this long? I don't see any active threads for others by month waiting for similar documents.

 

And I noticed on the uscis website for the National Visa center (where our documents are) it jumped from Processing applications 12/1/2018 to1 March of 2019 in a matter of days

 

Very confused here

 

 

 

Your EAD and AP are outside normal processing times so I would open an inquiry with USCIS. 

You can refer to the below website for instructions:

https://egov.uscis.gov/e-request/displayONPTForm.do?entryPoint=init&sroPageType=onpt