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On 1/25/2024 at 6:47 PM, JACKP said:

anyone applied N400 Already?

Yes, January 16!

Just submitted my application last night, January 15!

2 hours ago, kec523 said:

Our package is at the lock box as of 12 pm today, woohoo! It's been so long since I updated my timeline that I can't remember.  Do I put today's date for our date that we filed? Or wait until we get the text? Or use the date that's on the NOA1? 

I put the delivery date as filed date.

NOA/extension letter 12/08, received on Friday. Just got the letter that biometrics is waived. Notice date 12/13. VSC moving right along. 

Just got my text acknowledging receipt of application. EAC...Vermont Service Center. Is that the notoriously slow one? 😜

I'm not seeing a December thread, so here we go I-751 December filers!

I was hoping to file in November, but was away and didn't mail it soon enough. So, mailed my application today, expected delivery Monday!

Here we go again!! 🤪

I can file as early as November 26. Hoping to join all of you November filers soon!! Package is ALMOST ready. 

On 6/30/2021 at 2:21 PM, MKJ119 said:

We finally have our interview scheduled for July 20th! Still no news on EAD and SSN. We filed an extension on our taxes until August so we could file jointly once we get his SSN. He had his Dr. appt yesterday with the civil surgeon and hopefully he can his childhood immunization records for MMR and Varicella faxed over. Otherwise he will just do them again. The local health department takes our insurance, so we opted to schedule an appointment with them to do his immunizations rather than paying out of pocket since the immigration doc doesn't take insurance. 

 

I just realized that we don't have an original copy of our son's birth certificate because I had to send it in when I applied for a passport for him and there is a long waiting period. I do have a copy and there's plenty of other evidence we can present as proof of our relationship, including our actual baby who will need to come with us to the interview. Hopefully that won't be an issue. Any other last-minute checklist or advice? I can't believe we're finally at the end of this!

It might be a bit tight to get the SSN in time for filing in August. 

It'll take a bit to get the green card. Then once you apply for SSN, it can take a couple weeks to receive that in the mail. Just a heads-up!!

16 hours ago, Roxy&Ryan said:

Hello eveyone, just an update, my interview was scheduled today June 22, 2021. I did not receive a pdf of the letter to know the date so I will be calling them in the morning to try to get a copy. I will update further when I receive the date.

You should get a letter in the mail!

Have you tried adding them on US citizen's insurance? We were able to do that even while I was still in Canada (October 2019) with marriage as qualifying life event. It worked out for us because I then had insurance when I came in March 2020 as B2 visitor shortly before lockdowns. Ended up staying and adjusting status and had coverage while waiting through my husband's employer. 

1 hour ago, Twiz&Toz said:

I agree or if they are military or a dr/nurse something high demand 

I attempted to expedited as an RN and was denied.

You're definitely allowed to switch to AOS! I came to visit my husband in March 2020 while waiting on consular processing. We were DQ in April 2020. Montreal consulate in Canada closed and there was no movement. My return flight was cancelled, but I also decided to stay and wait out the closures for a bit. In June, we decided to file for AOS. It felt like starting over, but it allowed us to be together.

I was worried about questions regarding intent at the AOS interview, but it didn't even come up. Our interview was straightforward and I now have my GC. 

Just have to consider cost and waiting times with AOS. It's tough being unemployed and unable to get a driver's license, etc. while waiting. But you'll be together!

Good luck.

Our IO was saying something similar to us at the interview. I filed in June 2020, and did my medical in July 2020, interviewed in February 2021. He was saying something about the medical needing to be certified within 60 days or something by USCIS. And my response was....I got the I-693 deficiency letter which clearly states DO NOT MAIL, but bring to the interview, which is what we did. 

Fortunately, it was accepted in the end...he said something to the effect of "under the circumstances, we'll accept it." But I'm pretty sure my medical was valid despite what IO was saying. I posted about this in the June filers forum and got similar responses about the medical being valid as long as it wasn't done more than 60 days PRIOR to filing, and then it's good for 2 years!! FROM when the civil surgeon signs....nothing to do with USCIS reviewing it within a certain period. 

Anyway, I'm sorry your medical wasn't accepted AND that it was on the outdated form. Hopefully the civil surgeon who did the medical will redo it free of charge. Good luck!

2 hours ago, carly+anton said:

However - the turnaround is estimated at 6-8 weeks and we were given a deadline of June 21 to get our additional evidence submitted. Here are my questions -

 

1) Does anyone know the best way to submit the request since my husband is here in the US and not in SA? He has a brother that could assist but there are also online services that say they do these requests efficiently? Can the embassy in the US be of any assistance or not really?

 

I would get your brother-in-law to start working on the birth certificate or order through whatever online service is available. You still have time! Sometimes you can order them and then call to expedite that process (for a fee). He could scan and upload it to you so that you have a copy to mail. And then get the original shipped to you with registered or certified mail. Good luck!

39 minutes ago, Madridd said:

Questions to the group, our work permit and travel permits are set to expire in October. Should we apply for renewal? How does that process work? Or should we wait it out in hopes our interviews get scheduled? Right now we are "waiting for interview to be scheduled" Philadelphia Office. Any advice or input is greatly appreciated. Thank you!!

Can you fill out your timeline? 

It looks like Philadelphia was interviewing people with Feb 2020 biometrics this Feb 2021...so they're quite behind. 
https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/aoslist.php?cfl=0&op1=3&op2=d&op3=&op4=3&op5=&op6=&op8=Philadelphia PA&xfr=&vtype=0&interview=

2 hours ago, AOSFairfax said:

Hi everyone! In early February, I competed an AR-11 form online to change my address as we moved to a different state. Right after submitting the form, I received an automated email stating that I had successfully submitted a request to change my address but I have not received anything else from USCIS either confirming receipt of the form or the change of address. Does anyone know if we're supposed to receive some sort of confirmation? I'm wondering if I should also mail in a copy just in case. Thank you!

I submitted 3 AR-11s online before it finally "took." I would check on the live chat to confirm your address has been changed. If not, they could open a service request or they may just ask you to resubmit. 

Congrats to all the new AOS approvals!!! Woohoo!

Mine is finally coming in the mail today. I had to wait a couple weeks for an in-person appointment, which was last Thursday. 

1 minute ago, laylalex said:

It isn't automatic. You need to go into your profile and change it yourself.

Doh!! haha
Thanks!

How do I get my status to change from AOS (pending) to AOS (approved)? I figured it'd be automatic when I entered Green Card Approval date, but it hasn't.

13 hours ago, Trese said:

Am I the only one left behind? 😭

 

Nothing up to now, not even a biometrics appointment. Not even after several follow ups and service requests. Our case file must have gotten misplaced or something. 

On page 3 you can see the filing dates for those who are getting biometrics appointment in Seattle. It *looks* like you might be soon. Your RFE may have delayed that some too, not sure.
https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/aoslist.php?cfl=0&op1=3&op2=d&op3=&op4=2&op5=&op6=&op8=Seattle WA&xfr=&vtype=0&interview=

🤞

And I'm pretty sure ICE doesn't give people a heads-up before they come to your house. 

1 hour ago, ClaytonandKierra said:

My boyfriend came here end of December to visit me and his mom. He's here on visitor;s visa. He asked me to marry him a few week's ago and we are getting married on April 10th. SO are you saying the i130 doesn't need to be approved before issuing EAD and AP? I'm so confused...

This doesn't answer your question, but if he entered the US with the plan to propose and marry and adjust status, that is a big red flag as he entered on a tourist visa with the intent to immigrate. Just a heads-up!

4 hours ago, travellers said:

We just came home from the 485 interview. The IO was very nice and asked us simple questions such has "tell me about your wife/husband", "Show me the updates since you submitted the application", "what did your parents say about your marriage", etc. At the end, the IO asked the applicant 485 security questions.  Only about 15 minutes. Then the IO gave us a paper saying that the decision will arrive within up to 120 days. We asked the IO if we were approved. The IO said that if approved we should receive the card by the end of March. 

 

When we arrive home, the online status becomes "card being produced". Is this a confirmation that we are approved? 

Yes. Mine case status updated to "Card being produced" the day of the interview. The next day it said "Case approved." You'll also get updates when card is mailed and delivered.

Congratulations!

2 hours ago, madala said:

The employer is in a Republican state, so they are requiring me to be on site, no possibility to work remotely as far as they are signaling.

Are you assuming they won't let you work remotely because they're in a Republican state? Have you specifically asked if you could work remotely for a *limited period of time* to accommodate your AOS interview? This interview is a pretty big deal...