GCJACK

2 hours ago, Shan181 said:

Hey GC Jack are there any updates on your case? Has it got transferred to a FO?

No updates on EAD or AP yet but AoS changed to "Ready to schedule an interview". I guess it's a generic message. How about yours ?

37 minutes ago, ashleyjan07 said:

Honestly, the officer didnt ask us that many questions. None related to our relationship, except for us to confirm the date in which we got married. Then, it was mostly as to why did my husband stayed past his visa and why did I file my taxes as single (I explained that because at the time (2019) my husband was not living in the US and my tax advisor explained that it wouldnt be appropriate to file as married). He was ok with our responses. I would say just be honest and straightforward, try to be concise in your answers, limiting them to what the officer is asking, if he requires more info he will tell you, otherwise you may be saying too much and giving the officer more to question you about).

 

Good luck!

Thank You.

37 minutes ago, ashleyjan07 said:

Honestly, the officer didnt ask us that many questions. None related to our relationship, except for us to confirm the date in which we got married. Then, it was mostly as to why did my husband stayed past his visa and why did I file my taxes as single (I explained that because at the time (2019) my husband was not living in the US and my tax advisor explained that it wouldnt be appropriate to file as married). He was ok with our responses. I would say just be honest and straightforward, try to be concise in your answers, limiting them to what the officer is asking, if he requires more info he will tell you, otherwise you may be saying too much and giving the officer more to question you about).

 

Good luck!

thank you

1 hour ago, ashleyjan07 said:

My husband and I had our interview on January 11. Finally yesterday Jan. 13 the case's online status changed to: 'Card being produced'

We are beyond ecstatic, as it was a fortunately a very speedy process for us (7 months!) 

I wish everyone a speedy process as well!

Congrats !! what questions did they ask ? any suggestions ?

51 minutes ago, Lisa Pr said:

I am sorry that you're going through that as well ... 

 

I put an service request for "case out of normal processing time" for the i131 ... we'll see , they say to expect reply by December 2nd... 

I did put service request for I-131 "Case Out of normal processing time"  and automated email was - "Expect reply by Nov 29". I used self service tool to create SR instead of emma/live agent. One thing i don't understand is, where can we check the status of service request ? I haven't found any tool/resource. 

23 hours ago, Shan181 said:

There is GCJack too. His timeline is ahead of me. He had submitted his I-693 along with AOS. So he didn’t get a RFE. Didn’t see any updates from him lately.

 

What is your EB2 category? NIW ?

I did submit my medicals along with AoS Application so i haven't received RFE for I-693. Biometrics done and waiting for next action plan from USCIS. Wait game  

2 hours ago, Shan181 said:

Today I went to a civil surgeon to get my I-693 done. He said vaccination records from my country are not valid. They asked me to do blood test to confirm the titer of MMR, varicella and Tetanus and test for TB, Syphillis and Gonorrhea.

 

Is this all the tests that you guys did? Don't we need Hep A&B, Meningococcal tests etc?

 

How much did/does it cost you?

go to this website:  https://my.uscis.gov/findadoctor  and find the doctor close to your location. Them are certified/trained to run diagnosis/test needed for immigration. USCIS will not accept medicals from doctors who are not certified. Tests are not cheap, I'd say an average cost will be around $600, depending on state you live. I didn't use my insurance instead negotiated price with doctor and paid him out of pocket. 

3 minutes ago, Shan181 said:

Hey GCJACK,

Are you applying in employment based category?

Yes. 

1 hour ago, AMJ6 said:

So here's what happened.. We didn't got any biometrics appointment letter and we have been trying to get some information about military spouse walk-ins for 3 days now. Today finally I got to chance to speaking with a Tier 2 agent and it turned out I have an appointment tomorrow morning and I didn't get any notice and my USCIS website status never changed. Thanks God I called, I was gonna miss my appointment.

Even then, you should have an appointment letter physical copy. Copy will have bar code to scan at the center and page 3 will need to be filled manually by applicant (name/height/race/weight etc ..).  How are you planning to do deal ?

1 hour ago, Shan181 said:

That’s true. May be they don’t update for biometrics.
 

I did not submit I-693, along with AOS package. I am planning to take it to my interview. In April/May I have heard that USCIS sent RFE for I-693, and now since the offices are open they send the courtesy letter.
 

I believe that I sent the long form of the birth certificate. My country only provide one form of translations.

 

I remember you gave your biometrics two days before me. Have you got any updates since then?

No update post biometrics. 

35 minutes ago, Shan181 said:

My USCIS status was updated, I received an email alert for that.

Got it. So we now know that USCIS is updating online status and automated email for "RFE"s and not for "Biometrics".  Did you happen to submit your Medicals (I-693) and Long form birth certificate in your application ? 

7 hours ago, Shan181 said:

06/17/2020 - Posted documents (I-485, I-944, I-765 and I-131) to Texas Lockbox

06/19/2020 - Documents were delivered

07/14/2020 - Received Text mgs - NOA1

07/15/2020 - Checks were cashed

07/18/2020 - Received NOA1 notices

07/24/2020 - Received biometrics appointment letter

08/05/2020 - Completed biometrics and status got updated by evening

08/11/2020 - Initial RFE issued

 

Just got an email with RFE update. Not sure what it is for.
 

Hey,  Did you get RFE by "EMAIL"  or  "Phone Text" or "Physical Copy" ?   If it's an email, was it sent to your attorney or to your personal email ?

1 hour ago, Shan181 said:

How did the biometrics Appointment go? How long was the wait time? 

My appt was at 3pm ET. Quick in and out. less than 10min. Place was dead.

Interesting Stats ... 

https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/historic-pt

8 hours ago, jpass12 said:

Thanks for the great ideas. I will do that today. So far my card has not been charged. 

Found this from different thread which explains the delays in accepting and assigning receipt#.

Few things i've been reading over, which can help.

1.  Use "EMAA" option on USCIS page and ask for "Live Agent". Then, request to speak with supervisor or Level 2 (may be more) agent. Try this option everyday and you'll find a good Samaritan who can go beyond to help you.
2.  Ask the supervisor to open a case for missing package since you had "proof of delivery" and grab the case number. That way, your case will have history.
2.  Send an email to Lock box with screenshot of "proof of delivery" by usps/fedex/ups etc ... 
3.  Use below link to find out your area congressman and have them send an email.
       https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

Normally, if USCIS kick back any application, it'll be fast (2/3 weeks). If not, you still have hope and at the mercy of USCIS. 

New Bee here ...  Sharing my information, mine is not a family based but still would be helpful understanding timelines better.