thestankers

17 hours ago, Ires said:

Hi there! Have you heard anything yet, after the interview? 

My status just updated this morning saying card is in transit. Hooray!

I must have received about 5-10 updates from the USCIS which went to my spam box, but nothing updated online until this morning. The officer did mention that there were various updates that needed to be made, so maybe those e-mails were each form being updated based on the changes that were discussed.

Hi everyone

Had interview yesterday 21st October in Newark, NJ. Applied back in July 2019 whilst based in NYC.

Interview was scheduled for 8.30am, by the time we arrived at 8.10am there was a queue of people outside of the building. Funny looking at everyone and their stacks of documents. Don't be one of the people who clearly don't read the instructions that says be there 15 minutes before your appointment. Many in the queue were refused entry because they were too early.

Get through security (takes 5-10 min, line moves quickly). Typical airport type thing. They prioritize the next appointment time. 

Get to 14th floor (there are toilets). We then check in at the desk, they get your original files out which was amazing to see after almost 18 months. Then sit and wait until you are called by the officer assigned to your case. We waited 15-20 minutes. Officer we got was probably the nicest/friendliest looking one out of all the ones that we saw (i'm sure the others are friendly too). The officer was extremely friendly, made lots of small talk, took us to the 3rd floor and then told us to wait 20-30 minute while she reviews our case. 15 minutes later she calls us in, is very complimentary around the preparation and organization, said it was the best that she had seen (all credit to my wife). Talked about how attorneys are a waste of time & money. We then sit in the office for 20-30 minutes and walk through all the changes needed to the application (e.g. change of address, change of jobs, kids etc). We provided the medical envelope and additional pictures which were all family orientated with our 1 year old.

Asked a bunch of questions such as: Where was your wife born, birth date, full name, where/how did you meet? From memory she didn't ask my wife all that much. Then went through a series of formal/serious questions around espionage etc etc.

Told us our case was approved and we will be getting the updates shortly, along with the greencard within the next 2-4 weeks.

Overall, a really good experience (not because of the result but the process was actually clear). What really humbled me was seeing the sheer size of the queue and the number of people in the waiting rooms. It can be frustrating waiting for updates but it's only when you see the amount of people involved it really helps understand how long things take.

Hell yeah! Notice of interview scheduled!

NYC Based, priority date of 15th July 2019.

Questions:

1.  How long does it take for the letter to arrive?
2. Does the interview date exist anywhere online?
3. How far out is the interview typically scheduled?
4. What should I do for the medical records? Need to look into getting a official check-up asap!

I just tried to submit a service request for outside processing time, like it was suggested.

It now says my receipt number is not being recognised, even though it's picking up it's "ready to be scheduled for interview" on both the USCIS websites.

Hello all

Thanks for your responses.

The concern around passport renewal is due to the fact that my adjustment of status/existing L1-B/Advanced Parole is linked to my current passport. If i renew my passport in the UK, then it concerns me whether it will cause any issues when it comes to re-entering the US.

My plan right now is to go to the UK, return before the expiry date and then renew from the US. Hopefully my green card interview is not scheduled until October/November time frame. (Right now it's 'ready to be scheduled for interview as of 16th June...previously it was this in September)

Anyone see any concerns or issues with this?

AOS currently in progress from July 2019. Issued with EAD/AP in Dec 2019. Passport (with L1 stamps) is due to expire in Dec 2020. Currently waiting on an interview as of 16th June, Manhattan based.

Currently considering returning to the UK for 2-3 months 1) death in the family 2) childcare 3) care for older members of family

Questions:

1. Can anyone provide any insight on whether COVID-19/Visa noise from the White House is causing any issues with Advanced Paroles? 
2. Will my Dec passport expiration cause any issues with any of this? I'm assuming I just need to return to the US prior to the passport expiration and re-apply for a new one from here.
3. Does the case status update with the interview date? If i am out of the country, there is a risk that we are mailed the interview date but won't be around to see it.

Thanks

Hello all

Today marks my adjustment of status application anniversary. 😞

Since my EAD was approved I haven't paid much attention to what's going on with the rest of the process. Just checked my account to see:

Ready to be scheduled for Interview [17th September 2019]

Interview Cancelled [16th June 2020]

Ready to be scheduled for Interview [16th June 2020]

My location is Manhattan

1) Should I re-apply for the EAD at this point? 

2) For those who have not done the interview and have been approved, did you submit your medical documentation too? My case is as vanilla as it gets,

3) Is there anything that can be done to chase/accelerate this?

Good news....EAD/AP is approved and should get it in the next week or so.

Timeline is in my profile

3 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Did you expedite AP?

 

You have a job so wonder what the EAD expedite was for.

Hi Boiler

No - is there a separate process to expedite AP?

New job offer is about a 100% increase in compensation, factor that with medical costs and increased expenses of a newborn and wife being on maternity then it makes a pretty good case in my opinion, especially when you think of NYC cost of living.

Do you see an issue with this?

Hi there,

Tried searching but nothing came up.

I am on L1-B visa adjusting status through C9 category, PD July 15th 2019. I transferred with work but knew the role I was accepting was multiple steps back because i wanted to move to the US to be with my wife. We now have a newborn (yay!). I am at the stage now where i have a new job offer and i am unhappy at work, with the newborn i am also not willing anymore to spend more than 12 hours away from home for a job which doesn't do anything for me anymore (3.5 hour commute per day, no career prospects)

I want to get thoughts on an adjusting L1-B visa taking New York Family Leave (essentially 10 weeks off at 55% pay) and any potential implications this could have around the process. From what i've read, the New York Paid Family leave applies to any worker in the NY state (eg. US Citizens + Anyone else under private employment). I am currently expediting my EAD & job offer and hope to have this within the next 4 weeks (I hope!) and was planning on taking this time off now while i can and resign once everything clears from an immigration perspective. I would then start new role after some decent time off. I am also interested to understand what happens when L1-B gets an EAD and how that affects international travel arrangements once I start at the new company (i assume this prevents L1-B status being used, therefore need AP approval?..If so, then how do i ensure AP is approved before Xmas?)

Would love to get some generic thoughts, or any potential watchouts with my plan.

Cheers

thestankers

Hello all,

Applying for adjustment of status c9 category at NBC (currently on L1B). Received job offer and also have newborn and filed expedite under severe financial loss.

PD =15th July 2019

Bio = early August 2019

Ready to schedule interview = 17th September

Requested expedite over hotline = October 21st

Congressman also filed expedite request = October 24th

Faxed relevant information to USCIS = October 29th (following waiting for request for evidence)

Congressman notified me that USCIS sent the following message (they seem to think this is 'accepted'):

Thank you for your inquiry regarding this constituent’s immigration matter.  This case will be routed for expedited processing.  Once this case is reviewed, your constituent will receive a decision or notice of further action.  Due to the extremely high volume of expedite requests for this case type, there are numerous cases involving exigent or humanitarian issues already in the expedite queue, and we are unable to provide a specific timeframe for the expedited review.  The strict enforcement of the expedite criteria means that all cases sent for expeditious handling are urgent, and we assure you that this case will be adjudicated as soon as possible.” 

My questions

1. What else can be done at this point? I assume I am waiting for USCIS online portal to update to say New Card is being produced?

2. With the EAD issuance, does this automatically approve the I-131 (Advanced parole)? My current Xmas plans have international travel arrangements which works fine if i have my L1-B visa, however if i change job before then with EAD, does this invalidate returning to the US? (I assume yes)

3. When do I-131s typically get approved? Or is there a seperate approval expedite process?

1 hour ago, Shawn&Annie said:

Just received EAD/AP combo card upon expedition request under severe financial loss category. It’s actually easier than I thought to expedite your process upon a job offer.

 

I called USCIS hotline to submit my expedition request for EAD card because I got an offer. After 3 days, they sent me an email to request additional information. And it took no more than a week for them to approve my request after I faxed the supporting documents (cover letter, email from USCIS to request additional info, offer letter). Combo card arrived after 3 days. 

Nice! Good for you

Unfortunately for me, our dates are pretty similar and I also faxed expedite info more than a week ago and have heard nothing since (we also got our congress office involved). We also don't have a date for interview either which is pretty frustrating.

Hello there

I have applied for adjustment of status NYC. Priority date in early July. I am currently in the US on an L1B visa but have been interviewing for multiple different opportunities. I am desperately awaiting the EAD.

The situation:

I have received one confirmed offer with substantially more money than what i currently make. I am also at the final stage for an even more senior position which i would prefer to take.

Q: What happens if I try and expedite my case for EAD, with the existing offer, but then end up accepting the other role based on it being better? Is there any potential issues with this from a USCIS perspective?

I want to accelerate the EAD process 

Thanks

Hi all

I filed back in July...i am impatiently waiting for the EAD.

What are the rules around online service requests (75 days)? Does this achieve anything?

Also - i heard something happens at the 90 day mark, can anyone confirm what this is and whether it achieves anything?

I might give them a call tomorrow to chase my EAD. Anyone have any advice?

Thanks

Evening all

todays update: ready for interview to be scheduled

I’m still waiting for progress on EAD!

Ready to be scheduled for interview here....18th September. Our priority date was 10th July

Am I correct in thinking we won't recieve any RFEs?

Hello all,

No update yet, my priority date was July 10th. I have received a yellow courtesy letter reminding me that i did not submit a I-693.

Has anyone else received this? It might not mean anything, but i'm hoping it means a step closer to getting the important EAD / notification of interview schedule.

In regard to the I-693, i deliberately decided not to file this as i assumed the green card process would take longer than 52 weeks (after which the medical evaluation expires). Does anyone have any advice on when to think about finalizing this? Who to contact? Likely costs?

Cheers

Stankers Out

Also filed in July...have my hopes up following the change to max of 5.5 months....Trying not to check USCIS case status every day.

For you guys in Chicago, i have already completed my biometrics, so it seems like it's a local office issue

I had my bio-metrics appointment last Monday in NYC....fingers crossed now that the EAD comes through ASAP!

I am actually interviewing for a new job as I am ready to leave my current employer. 

Interesting, I only just submitted my AOS last month with a priority date of July 10th. Fingers crossed this can be a quick turnaround rather than the estimated 8month time line that was on there previously.

Hello there,

Also filed this month. Adjusting from L-1B visa through my wife by filing all applications concurrently. Based in NYC but filed at Chicago lockbox. Looking for EAD asap as I'm tired of my existing job.

Timing:

Started application 30th June

Submitted application 8th July

Received online receipt 16th July

Funds taken 17th July

Received Notice of Action (NOA) I-797C 18th July

Priority date is 10th July 2019

Hello all - applying to adjust from L1B to GC. How does the below cover letter look, and do you think I have all required evidence covered off?

I have read there are a number of RFEs based on cheque and marriage certificate, so i am planning on adding marriage certificate to each form and planning on doing the same for cheques. Any thoughts?

Nature of submission: Adjustment of Status Application For Immediate Relative (Spouse) from L1B Status

Petitioner (U.S. Citizen): NAME

Beneficiary (British Citizen / L1B Visa holder): NAME

Please find enclosed documentations for the concurrent filing of the following forms with all supporting documents: I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative), I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status), I-864 (Affidavit of Support), I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization) and I-131 (Application for Travel Document).

1. Form G-1145 - e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance

2. Form I-130 - Petition for Alien Relative (Spouse):

   1. Check for money order $535: Payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security

   2. Petitioner: 2 Passport style photographs  taken 06/30/2019

   3. Copy of Petitioners Birth Certificate

   4. Copy of Petitioners U.S. Passport

   5. Copy of Marriage Certificate

   6. Copy of Beneficiary’s Birth Certificate (United Kingdom)

   7. Copy of Beneficiary’s Passport including L1B Visa Page (United Kingdom)

   8. Beneficiary: 2 Passport style photographs taken 06/30/2019

   9. Evidence of Bona Fide Marriage, including:

      1. Wedding Photos, Vacation Photos (UK, Disney Florida, Copenhagen, UK), Plane Tickets for Vacations, Sonogram of our son due 08/13/2019, Child Birth Class Enrollment, Joint Bank Account (Chase), Gift Exchange (Earrings during Pregnancy and Apple Watch for Birthday).

   10. Form I-130a  - Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary

        

3. Form I-765 – Application for Employment Authorization

   1. Beneficiary: 2 Passport style photographs taken 06/30/2019

   2. Copy of Marriage Certificate

   3. Copy of Beneficiary’s I-94 Record and Arrival/Departure Record

   4. Copy of Beneficiary’s Passport including L1B Visa Page (United Kingdom)

       

4. Form I-485 – Application to register adjustment of status

   1. Check for money order $1225: Payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security

   2. Copy of Beneficiary’s Birth Certificate (United Kingdom)

   3. Copy of Beneficiary’s Passport including L1B Visa Page (United Kingdom)

   4. Copy of Beneficiary’s Electronic Form I-94 and Arrival/Departure Record

   5. Beneficiary: 2 Passport style photographs taken 06/30/2019

   6. Copy of Marriage Certificate

       

5. Form I-864 – Affidavit of Support

   1. Copy of Petitioners Birth Certificate (United States)

   2. Copy of Petitioners Tax Records

   3. Copy of Beneficiary last 3 months Pay Stubs and Annual Salary Summary

   4. Copy of Marriage Certificate

Thanks for confirming!

Right, now onto the finishing stages of submitting my application, I have prepared the following cover letter, please provide feedback:

Nature of submission: Adjustment of Status Application For Immediate Relative (Spouse) from L1B Status

Petitioner (U.S. Citizen): NAME

Beneficiary (British Citizen / L1B Visa holder): NAME

Please find enclosed documentations for the concurrent filing of the following forms with all supporting documents: I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative), I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status), I-864 (Affidavit of Support), I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization) and I-131 (Application for Travel Document).

1. Form G-1145 - e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance

2. Form I-130 - Petition for Alien Relative (Spouse):

   1. Check for money order $535: Payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security

   2. Petitioner: 2 Passport style photographs  taken 06/30/2019

   3. Copy of Petitioners Birth Certificate

   4. Copy of Petitioners U.S. Passport

   5. Copy of Marriage Certificate

   6. Copy of Beneficiary’s Birth Certificate (United Kingdom)

   7. Copy of Beneficiary’s Passport including L1B Visa Page (United Kingdom)

   8. Beneficiary: 2 Passport style photographs taken 06/30/2019

   9. Evidence of Bona Fide Marriage, including:

      1. Wedding Photos, Vacation Photos (UK, Disney Florida, Copenhagen, UK), Plane Tickets for Vacations, Sonogram of our son due 08/13/2019, Child Birth Class Enrollment, Joint Bank Account (Chase), Gift Exchange (Earrings during Pregnancy and Apple Watch for Birthday).

   10. Form I-130a  - Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary

        

3. Form I-765 – Application for Employment Authorization

   1. Beneficiary: 2 Passport style photographs taken 06/30/2019

   2. Copy of Marriage Certificate

   3. Copy of Beneficiary’s I-94 Record and Arrival/Departure Record

   4. Copy of Beneficiary’s Passport including L1B Visa Page (United Kingdom)

       

4. Form I-485 – Application to register adjustment of status

   1. Check for money order $1225: Payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security

   2. Copy of Beneficiary’s Birth Certificate (United Kingdom)

   3. Copy of Beneficiary’s Passport including L1B Visa Page (United Kingdom)

   4. Copy of Beneficiary’s Electronic Form I-94 and Arrival/Departure Record

   5. Beneficiary: 2 Passport style photographs taken 06/30/2019

   6. Copy of Marriage Certificate

       

5. Form I-864 – Affidavit of Support

   1. Copy of Petitioners Birth Certificate (United States)

   2. Copy of Petitioners Tax Records

   3. Copy of Beneficiary last 3 months Pay Stubs and Annual Salary Summary

   4. Copy of Marriage Certificate

Thank you sir!

As an L1B holder- for form I-765...

Question 1: I am applying for (a) Initial permission to accept employment or (c) Renewal of my permission to accept employment.

I believe (a) is the correct answer i need to submit but i want to check with the wiser on this forum. Please confirm

HI guys

Random question - i've noticed on the I485 form that at the very top it states: Expires 06/30/2019....which was yesterday....

I've checked the USCIS website and this is the latest template for the form they have. What does this mean? I'd assume there is risk in using this?