RG3000

3 hours ago, xoom74 said:

Did anyone from June AOS date, get SSN card after getting Combo EAD card? Normally how long does it take get SSN after EAD card approval?

Hi,

 

I received my SSN about 10 days after receiving combo card.

I selected "Yes" in the I-765 application to receiving a new SSN. 

 

I had read here, in VJ, that the inter-agency processes (USCIS>SSA) don't always work.  So, just because we check that box in the I-765 doesn't mean a guaranteed SSN.

 

So, after reading that, after I received the combo card I rang SSA (see their contact us page for ph #) - just to check that they have received my details for a new SSN. 

You might want to try the same to make sure your SSN is on its way.

 

2 minutes ago, Shan181 said:

So your status never got update to say if either your or congressman requests were approved or denied right? 
 Who is L1 officer? Same as T1?

Also, can you please let me know what evidence you provided to expedite AP. Thanks!

No, I don't know which avenue was the effective one.  I assume it was my fax, because it was only 2 business days between when the Congressman sent his request and the date of the decision.

(I doubt USCIS would act that fast for anyone.)

 

Sorry I meant tier 1.

 

I didn't provide any further evidence (nor did USCIS ask for evidence for the AP) 

In my cover letter I mentioned both EAD and AP. So, even though the email from USCIS requested evidence for EAD, in my letter I said I was requesting expediting of both.

 

 

1 hour ago, Shan181 said:

Congrats! I am wondering why did you seek congressman help? Did the SR you raised get rejected? 

I read that others had done the same .. so I did too. Figured it can only increase chance of approval.

 

I expedited by talking to L1 rep

1 hour ago, rohjas said:

Hi,

 

I have also recently requested and expedite EAD and waiting for them to ask for evidence. Can you tell me what kind of evidence did you give to expedite each - EAD and AP? And what number did you fax it at? Is your application at NBC - meaning does your receipt number for EAD start with MSC? 

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Hi All,

 

Just wanted provide an update...

Nov 17    Biometrics taken and applied to I-485 & I-765
Nov 19    Applied for EAD expedite
Nov 20    Expedite evidence requested
Nov 23    Applied for AP expedite (not sure if this was necessary - but didn't want to leave it to chance)
Nov 24    Expedite evidence faxed (cover letter mentioning both EAD & AP, employment offer)
Nov 30    Congressman sent expedite request on my behalf (with same letter and emp offer)
Dec 03    EAD approved
Dec 11    Combo card received (via Priority Mail with tracking - Note: The letter did not appear on my Informed Delivery daily digest)

 

Wishing every one speedy processing!

 

28 minutes ago, waiver is coming said:

Hello,

 

I just wanted to share my timeline in case it helps someone.

 

Sent the AOS application packet - 6/15/2020

NOAs received - 6/26/2020

Biometrics appointment - 8/28/2020

Expedite request for EAD/AP - 9/14/2020

Email asking for proof of severe financial loss - 9/18/2020

Faxed my job offer letter + a proclamation signed by the President (related to my research) - 9/24/2020

Expedite request approved - 9/25/2020

EAD card mailed - 10/1/2020

EAD card received - 10/3/2020

Case is ready to be scheduled an interview - 10/19/2020

Interview is scheduled on 11/24/2020

New card is being produced - 11/24/2020

 

As for the EAD expedite request, I just put in a request over Emma based on severe financial loss. Most people with a pending job offer are approved for expedition of their EAD based on my experience. I hope this was helpful for some of you guys.

 

Did you get your SSN when you got the EAD?

I've read some ppl having delays getting the SSN.

Hi All,

 

Just wanted to share my recent experiences... I received an email that my biometrics appointment letter was on its way.  The letter never came.  Since the letter doesn't have any tracking USPS weren't able to help find it.  When I called USCIS to request a new letter, the tier1 agent told it's unlikely that it will arrive in time for my appointment.  Also, since I had a pending service request (regarding something else), she could NOT request the letter to be resent anyway.  (I/She would have to wait till the 30 days had elapsed before raising the "mail not received" request!)

 

So with all avenues looking useless, I decided to go to the local USCIS Field Office in NYC Federal Plaza.  I explained my situation and the manager at the FO was kind enough to print out for me on the spot.

So, if anyone else has letters lost in the mail, maybe you can try going to your local FO as well.  (Sorry if you already knew all this - I didn't).

 

Also, in the Biometrics email (mentioned above), it said to go to my online account and there should be a "Documents" tab where I can get the letter and print it out for myself.  This tab doesn't exist for me.  (I've refreshed my cache, tried different browsers, etc.)

 

Today, I received an email response from USCIS re. this issue.  It stated that if the application has not been filed electronically, then the letter will not appear on the online portal.  The "Documents" tab only appears for those who filed electronically.  (mystery solved I guess... 😐)

I dont know if I can trust the information in the email or not - especially since each agent has given me different info.  So this could also be misinformation!

 

Hope the above helps someone out there.

 

Take care folks.  Wishing everyone the best and a fast process to EAD, SSN, AP, GC....

 

 

2 hours ago, RayCal said:

I just finished live chat with an agent. I can't believe that there are no updates either on the expedite request or the combo card itself. She even asked if I sent them a copy of the job offer for the expedite. I faxed a copy on 11/2 and mailed another copy with tracking which was received on 11/4. At least she scheduled a Tier 2 officer to call me in the next 7 days and issued a service number. Just as a reminder; I filed on 6/5 and biometrics was completed on 8/6. The stressful part is I need to accept the job offer by 12/11. I really need an update on approval so I can sign the offer and send back!

Hi,

 

I just submitted a request to expedite as I have a job offer as well.  The live agent was asking if I had any other evidence (for "personal financial loss" category).  I only have my job offer letter.  The financial loss is that I haven't worked for 12 months!  (but there's no "evidence" as such)  And there is potential loss if I need to use health services in this country.  (but again, this is only a potential loss, and hence no evidence)

 

Do you know if the offer letter is enough?

Added New York - Manhattan - Success.

 

 

ALABAMA

Birmingham - He give us a hard time. Successful.

 

ARIZONA

Phoenix- Gave no reason, no questions asked, Successful.

Tucson - 12/28/15, I-751, gave no reason, no questions asked, successful.

Tucson- 01/03/17, N-400. Successful.

 

CALIFORNIA

Buena Park - No reason, just gave security guard my appt letter. YES

Chula Vista - 2 Walk-ins, Successful.

Chula Vista - 06/27/16 No reason asked. Successful!

El Monte - 13 days early. Work conflict. Sup wasn't nice about it, but biometrics got done!

Fresno - 07/14/14 - Successful, no questions asked. After 2 pm walk-ins allowed.

Fresno - 06/28/2016 - UNSUCCESSFUL.  Guard advised to come back on actual appointment

Gardena - 3/13/20 - SUCCESSFUL

La Brea - 3/13/20 NOT SUCCESSFUL

Los Angeles - (USCIS Fairfax on W. Pico). Successful with no questions asked. 01/11/2015

Los Angeles - (downtown) July 2012. NO   3/13/20 NO

Los Angeles - San Fernando valley (Chatsworth) Successful. 6/11/13.

Modesto - SuccessfulWent in to try our luck and no questions asked. 

Oakland - Oct 2013 successful

Oxnard - July 21st 2016 - Successful. Went first thing in the morning. 

Pomona - long wait. Successful

Riverside - Nov 10, 2014 - Unsuccessful. Guard was firm and unfriendly.

San Francisco - Feb 2014 - Successful, no questions asked.

San Francisco - 05/19/2014 - No question asked for three weeks early walk-in.

Santa Ana - Walked in 2 times in June 2012. No questions asked. 

Santa Ana - early walk-in successful, the day after I recieved the biometrics letter 

Santa Ana - 7/30/2014 Early walk-in successful (Original appt date is August 14, 2014). 

Santa Ana - 7/28/2014 Early walk-in successful. Really nice staff.

Santa Rosa - Not happy, but didn't send us away. 

San Marcos - Walked in 2pm and we're 2nd in line. Successful

San Marcos - Went 20 min before closing.Successful

San Jose - 4/29/14 - Successful.  

West Sacramento - 4/28/14 - Unsuccessful

Chula Vista, San Diego - Successful. 3 pm. 

 

COLORADO

Aurora - Went 10 days early. Successful. 9:15.

Denver - went in 2 days early. Had no issues

 

FLORIDA

Jacksonville - May 2013- Gave no reason, 2 weeks before appointment, successful in 25 minutes.

Miami - June 2012 - Gave no reason. Showed up 2 weeks before - was in and out in 5 minutes.

Oakland Park - Feb 2013 - Gave no reason, 2 weeks before appointment, succsessful in 10 minutes.

Tampa - May 2014 - Said I would be out of town, 2.5 weeks before appointment, successful in under 30 minutes

Tampa - 8/12/2014 - Appointment for 8/21/14 - Gave no reason, successful

Tampa - 9/18/2015 - Appointment for 9/22/15 - Not successful, was told they were understaffed and there were no walk-ins allowed all day

West Palm Beach 6/14/2016 Appointment for 6/24/2016. Successful, wasn't asked why.

 

GEORGIA

Atlanta - No reason Officer had us wait outside until the earliest appts went in (about 15 minutes). Yes.

Atlanta - Successful with no questions. The office just wrote on our form Walk-in.

Atlanta - Did a walk-in at 3PM 04/17/13 successfully. No question of reason.

Atlanta -Did a walk-in at 3PM 10/01/13 as we are on vacation on appointment day. No problems.

 

ILLINOIS

Naperville -Went on 8/30 at 2pm but was unsuccessful - only one technician on duty. 

 

INDIANA

Michigan City - January 2012 - No reason needed - Yes to successful walk-in(asked about it, I was there the same day as appointment)

 

IOWA

Des Moines - April 2010  - Successful

Des Moines - March 2011 - To get it over with - Successful

 

LOUISIANA

Metairie - Unsuccessful. Must arrive on the correct day/exact time of your appointment.Two friends have also been refused.

New Orleans - August 2018 - Successful. They gave me a hard time.

New Orleans - February 2020 - Successful on the correct day but 2 hours early. Somebody else who was there 5 days early got turned away 

 

MAINE

Portland - Sept. 2, 2016 - Successful, early and at a different location. 

 

MARYLAND

Baltimore - April/2013.  Denied walk in. 

Wheaton - told Security guard I was not going to be in State on the day. Yes

Wheaton - July 2012, asked why could not make appointment. Successful

Wheaton - Dec 27, 2013 - Guard said he would allow it this time.

 

MASSACHUSETTS

Boston - I took my wife for her scheduled biometrics appointment on 1/14/14. Need reason.

Boston - Tried to do early walk in for my appointment in Lawrence. - Not successful.

Boston - I missed my 01/08/2016. Showed up a 01/12/2016 with letter and ID. No problem. 

Boston - 08/01/2016. Success! Stopped by at 2:30pm - 30 mins before closing, 

Lawrence - did an early walk in 3 weeks before my appointment. 

Lawrence - 05/08/14 - Went one day early. Successful. Should've tried there first instead of Boston.

 

MICHIGAN

Detroit 07/29/14 SUCESSFUL-We arrived about 245pm 

 

MINNESOTA

Duluth - successful

Minneapolis - May 2012- NO because one of the computers was down

St Paul - No reason asked or given. Successful

St Paul - April 14th, 2014. Guard noted we were kind of early. Successful

St. Paul - No reason asked or given. Successful. They will let you in if it is a slow day at the office.

 

MISSOURI

St. Louis - No problems, no questions asked, Successful

 

MONTANA

Helena - family had appts on different days. Did all the same day. Friendly office.

 

NEBRASKA

Omaha - 3/22/2012- appointment was for Apr 5. No questions. Successful

Omaha - 4/08/2014 - Appointment was for 4/18. No questions asked. Successful

 

NEVADA

Las Vegas- 9/30/2016- Successful. 1:30 pm. Original appointment Oct 13.

 

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Manchester - Lady gave me lecture on how to change appt.

 

NEW JERSEY

Hackensack - The guard asked me what I was doing. The walk-in attempt was SUCCESSFUL.

Elizabeth - Early walk-in only in case of emergency and with proof in hand.

 

NEW YORK

Brooklyn (60th St) - 5/7/14 (9am Wednesday morning) - no reason asked or given - successful, but an hour or so wait

Holtsville (Long Island) - 5/22/12 No reason asked. YES

Holtsville (Long Island) - 4/11/16 Successful. Officer asked for a reason. No wait. We were the only ones there at 12:30PM.

Long Island City, Queens 07/26/16 - Successful, though asked for reasons. 

Manhattan - Oct 2010 - Successful. I did a walk-in at Varick Street went at 8am, 

Manhattan - 11/22/2010 - Successful. Went at 7:45am this morning. 

Manhattan - 09/15/2011 - Successful. I arrived at 7:50 with 3 people ahead of me in line.

Manhattan - 02/21/2012 - Successful. I  Arrived at 8, 10 people in line before me.

Manhattan - 08/08/2012 - Successful. I arrived at 7:50 and got into a long line to go through security which opened at 8 am. 

Manhattan - 01/15/2013, Couldn't get to Philadelphia, Walk in Successful

Manhattan - 02/01/2013 - Successful. Walked into Varick ACS 2:00 PM

Manhattan - 05/31/2013 - Successful. I walked into Varick offie at 10:10 am.

Manhattan - 02/08/2016 - Successful. around 8.10. No questions. 

Manhattan - 03/04/2016 - Successful, no questions asked. Went at 08.00,

Manhattan - 04/01/2016 - Successful. Friday afternoon at 3pm. Super fast and excellent service!

Manhattan - 05/11/2016 - Successful.

Manhattan - 06/13/2016 - Successful. No questions asked. Arrived at 9:00am. It was a busy Monday morning, 

Manhattan - 11/17/2020 - Successful. One week early walk-in. Had to explain that I have a job offer and needed to expedite the EAD process.  Arrived 7:50am.

Port Chester - 02/21/2013, No reasons asked, very friendly, successful. .

Port Chester - 03/01/2016 - Successful. No questions asked, friendly guard smiled.

 

NORTH CAROLINA

Morrisville- 09/27/2016 - 3pm. Successful. 

Charlotte - 11/08/2016 - 1.45pm successful. No questions asked.

 

OHIO

Cincinnati - 01/27/2017 - Successful

Cincinnati - 07/23/2014 - Successful.

Cleveland - no questions. Successful.

 

OREGON

Portland- 07/2012 Unsuccessful, no walk-ins allowed.

 

PENNSYLVANIA

Philadelphia - Drummond Road -Successful. No questions asked. YES

Philadelphia - Oct 2013 successful

Philadelphia (May 12, 2014) - Drummond Road. SUCCESS.

Pittsburgh - did this twice and no questions asked! YES

York - Successful. Place was basically empty.

Pittsburgh - 7/7/14: No issues, place was empty and they were happy to do it.

 

RHODE ISLAND
Cranston - 02/25/2020 - Successful

 

TENNESSEE

Nashville - 06/13/2016 - Success

Nashville - 06/24/2016 - Success

Nashville - Feb./2016 - Successful.

Nashville - 10/03/2016 - Successful. Accepted only after noon, but ok at 10:45 because they were not busy.

 

TEXAS

Austin - We were in the area that day (we live an hour away) - Yes

Austin - Feb 2014. Was initially told to come back after 12noon but then success.

Dallas (Whitehurst) - Yes, had to give a reason, come early and they will take you

Fort Worth (Landmark Lake) - Successful, but they were not happy about doing it early.

Fort Worth (Landmark Lake) - Went in at 2pm (two weeks early), place was nearly empty, didn't ask any questions, I was in and out in 10 min.

Houston (Hwy 290 office) - Jan 2012 - gave no reason, only appt letter. Yes (3 times-AOS, ROC, Citizenship)

Houston (Hwy 290 office) - June 2016 - Went first thing Monday. Told to come back in the afternoon

Houston SW (Sugarland) - No questions. YES

Houston SW (Sugarland) - Successful, but they were not happy about doing it early.

 

VIRGINIA

Alexandria - Successful

Alexandria- 01/07/2014- A week early. No questions asked about date on letter. Successful.

Alexandria- 02/27/2014- A week early. Gave no reason. Successful

Alexandria- 05/16/2014- 3 weeks early.Gave no reason. SUCCESSFUL.

Alexandria- 09/15/2015- A week early, work conflict. No questions asked. Successful.

Alexandria- 06/13/2016- no questions asked. Crowded at 10 AM. Successful.

Alexandria- 07/18/2016- Gave no reason. Took 45 minutes. 9:30 a.m. Successful.

Alexandria - 5/30/18 - no questions asked. Successful. Noon

Alexandria - 6/5/18- Walked in 1:45 pm, took 20 min.  Successful.

 

WASHINGTON

Tukwila - 06/19/2014 -  No reason necessary. In and out in 20 minutes. Successful.

Tukwila - 06/21/2014 - No reason necesssary. In and out in 10 minutes. Successful.

Tukwila - 10/12/2018 -  In and out in 20 minutes. Successful.

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My experience update is below.

4 hours ago, RG3000 said:

I got exactly the same response!

And also no access to a tier 2 agent.

 

The frustration continues... lost my job offer as well... now all I need is for Trump to win another 4 years and I'll be done for!  😂😭

The bio appointment has been scheduled!!  Yay!

This afternoon, I finally got call back from Tier 2, who told me that the bio appointment was scheduled today and to wait for the formal letter. 

 

Of course, I couldn't wait!!  So I logged into myUSCIS but sadly couldn't find the letter there.

 

Does anyone know if it's still possible to go to ASC before the actual appointment date?

Secondly, is it possible to go without the letter in hand?  (I know have an email saying that I'll be receiving a letter in the mail).

On 10/30/2020 at 6:04 PM, Jaqueline said:

So I did get a reply to the SR I placed on Oct 12. Here it is :- 

 

I don’t even understand what the service request was even placed for. 

I got exactly the same response!

And also no access to a tier 2 agent.

 

The frustration continues... lost my job offer as well... now all I need is for Trump to win another 4 years and I'll be done for!  😂😭

1 hour ago, Jandev2015 said:

I forgot to say good luck on your biometrics but please make sure you call.  They made me kiss my first biometrics appointment as they never updated the system and when I called they kept telling me about 90 days wait and all that and when I was finally able to speak with a tier 2 agent they told me my biometrics was from the 25th of August.  So I would suggest you keep calling and ask for a tier 2 rep 

I have tried calling the last couple of days and looks like they've changed the IVR... So now I'm not able to get past the automated IVR to speak to a real person!

 

18 hours ago, Jandev2015 said:

Concurrent i130 

Cool!  We're also doing concurrent. Waiting on bio still though... it appears that NYC could be slower than other cities.

 

Re. your I-130 status.  I believe the progress of your I-485 will apply to your I-130.  So, the fact that the I-130 status hasn't been updated online shouldn't be an issue.

10 hours ago, Jandev2015 said:

So did biometrics on 10/14 on 10/16 the both i765 snd i485 updated to all fingerprints received.  Then on 10/21 i485 updated to ready to.schedule interview.  But my i130 still saying processing.  A bit confused but happy to see progress being made after being stagnant for so long.  

Congrats!

 

Curiously ... Are you doing concurrent (I-130 & I-485)?  Or did you mean I-131 (not "i130") ?

7 hours ago, Celebi said:

Any June filers from NYC who already went for their biometrics appointment? Just curious to know if NYC is moving at all.

I'm also June filer in NYC.  No biometrics here either.     I believe NYC is moving - although incredibly slowly.

Like most of the ppl here, I raised a service request... now I will wait another 30 days!  lol

 

Happy/Sad thing is, I just got a job offer!  But, I cant expedite the EAD without the biometrics... so high chance of losing the job.

Incredibly frustrating process. 

 

Oh well... nothing to do but keep waiting, call USCIS everyday,  wait some more, call again, wait some more....  😵

3 hours ago, Jandev2015 said:

Yes I called and requested a status update and then requested to speak with and officer.  When I spoke with that officer I requested to speak with a tier 2 officer.  they transferred me and then there I set it up to get a call back and when I got the call back that’s when I was informed I missed my appointment 

Ok cool so it moved pretty quickly after that I’m glad to hear that thanks 

I've called USCIS countless times and keep getting told the "90 day" story.

I've also asked to speak to a "tier 2 officer" - btw: I'm not sure if I'm using the right terminology or not - but the person on the other end of the line is always saying they can handle my query.  (and the way the handle it is by giving me the 90 days story!  LOL)

 

How did you get past this "gatekeeper"?  Is there something specific that I should ask or say?

 

Thanks in advance!

12 hours ago, Shan181 said:

Both Boston and Lawrence have similar processing times for I-485

Hi Shan,

Where did you get this nice graphical view from?

18 minutes ago, Celebi said:

Hi. I'm filing from NYC as well. Have you tried calling USCIS to check on your case? I filed mine in July but was was RFIE'd. 

Yeah, in August I was calling them every week and kept getting same response "wait 90 days from ASC opening date".  Didn't give me any other info beyond what I can already see on the portal (which is "case received" for the last 3+ months).

On 9/18/2020 at 10:31 PM, Goshlook said:

Early June filer here. After the first NOA in mid-June, radio silence here as well. No biometrics, no RFE, nothing. We're in Orange County California.

Same here - crickets since NOA in late June. 

Mid-June filer in NYC.

 

28 minutes ago, Kai & Jer said:

Thank you for your kind words. And I checked my original post about the expedite experience I don't know why I typed "wedding" when I meant "funeral" (and VJ doesn't let me edit anymore), I guess it's because on marriage based AOS threads we talk about our SO and weddings all the time lol. So anyways if anyone read that and was wondering, here's the clarification.

 

Honestly I'm not sure which part of my effort worked, calling relentlessly for weeks, or contacting the congressman. I'm also fully aware that just because I got my biometrics appointment doesn't mean there's guarantee the USCIS will expedite my case. At this point I'm just glad it's moving forward.

Glad to hear that your persistence has paid off!

Moving forward, no matter how small, is definitely better than no movement at all. 

21 minutes ago, Kai & Jer said:

My grandfather passed away and I want to go home to attend his funeral.

The original story here

Oh wow.. I'm terribly sorry for you loss.

And that experience with USCIS sounds horrible!

It really sux (I could say more, but wont) that they make you jump so many hoops - even when it's so obvious that the situation is an emergency.

11 hours ago, Kai & Jer said:

After requesting expedite, going for infopass appointment, AND contacting the local congressional office, I finally got my biometrics appointment. Hang in there, fellow June filers!

Hi,

Were you able to expedite the biometrics by contacting the local congressional office?!  If you don't mind me asking, what reasons did you, or can you, give that result in expediting this?

And what's an infopass appointment?

I'm waiting for my bio appt and USCIS just telling me to wait 90 days from ASC opening before I call again.  🤭

13 hours ago, lstm said:

So sorry for this  looking at Reddit it seems that they started calling people from March - April. Hence, ideally you are quite close to get an appointment!

 

It seems that New York area and Bay Area (San Francisco - San Jose) is the worst by far. Seattle is in the middle of the waiting  

Hey Ltsm,

Could you please share the link to that Reddit page?

48 minutes ago, Shan181 said:

Hey! 
 

Sorry for the confusion. When I say concurrent filers, I mean people parallel June filers (coz istm is an August filer). I filed with an approved petition. Sorry! 

Ah, gotcha.  No worries.  👍