jennifert

UPDATE TO MY TIMELINE

9/23/23 - Shipped through USPS

9/25/23 - Packet received at Phoenix lockbox

9/27/23 - I-751 added to my USCIS account, stating case was received. No pdf uploaded

10/2/23 - Received text with receipt number, stating I-797 letter will come in the mail

10/3/23 - Check cashed

10/4/23 - Status updated to "Case is being actively reviewed by USCIS", had notices uploaded on my account with the 48 month extension + a notice that my previous biometrics are being reused

At the bottom of my extension letter it says my case ended up at the Texas Service center... and after checking the USCIS' processing times for TSC, I realized this might take a lot longer than I hoped for 🤣

9 minutes ago, RishDan said:

Hello, 

 

it’s been a while back to this forum and just wanted to make sure I’m on the right thread. Got my GC on January-20,2021 and I believe you have to file for the extension (10 year GC) 3 months prior to the expiration. 
Am I in the right thread and discussion group? 
also would appreciate if anyone can list the forms to be filled for this process. 
Thanks in advance. 

Wouldn't that mean your GC expired in January of this year? Also they have plenty of resources in the forum but also check the guides to see what documents are recommended to send in with your application. Best of luck!

Hi fellow September filers! I sent in my application like a week ago and haven't received anything in the mail yet.

When I filed my AOS 2 years ago I had an app that would send out notifications anytime there was a change with my case, does anyone know the name of that app? I'm tired of checking the website every 2 hours lol

Here's my timeline

9/23/23 - Shipped through USPS

9/25/23 - Packet received at Phoenix lockbox

9/27/23 - I-751 added to my USCIS account, stating case was received. No pdf uploaded

10/2/23 - Received text with receipt number, stating I-797 letter will come in the mail

They still haven't cashed my check.. Oh and my receipt number starts with IOE, I can't remember if that's supposed to be good or not. Finger's crossed for all of us this will be a speedy journey ☺️🤞

On 12/29/2021 at 1:05 AM, h_saini said:

Hii, 

Can you pls tell me how to contact with live agent because whenever I call on toll free number IVR don't connect with live representative. Please help !

I didn’t call, I used the chat function on the uscis website and asked to be talk to live agent. It only works M-F during business hours. They can’t tell you much though I think, but if you have biometrics or interview scheduled they should be able to tell you when before you receive the letter in the mail. 

21 minutes ago, CQUELIS said:

Hello,

 

I’m super confused because I recieved my greencard before my EAD and AP, and I thought that I would no longer need those because I already have the GC. The thing is that I just called USCIS, and the representative told me that I would still need the EAD to work and the AP to leave the country even If I already have the GC.
 

This doesnt make any sense! I remember I asked the officer at the interview and he told me that I wont need any of that anymore. 
 

can someone please clarify this.

Once you have your GC you don’t need the EAD/AP. You’re a resident already! 

On 12/9/2021 at 12:57 PM, aliwaqas707 said:

Hi

 

Today Dec 9, 2021 I had my Green Card adjustment of status interview at USCIS Detroit - MI office. The counselor who interview just asked the information provided in AOS application form. first he asked my spouse and then from me. Interview took approx 60 minutes and at the end of interview she gave us a paper and she said we will notify you our decission on your application within 30 to 60 days.

Can anybody share what does it mean. if it is approved or not. when i check my case status it says your application is under review.

 

...

Thank you

It means exactly what it says. That they will notify you within 30 to 60 days if your application will be approved or not. At the moment, they are reviewing all evidence submitted and you are not approved (yet). 

8 hours ago, root_root_user said:

Following our discussion yesterday, the I-693 deficiency notice showed up today! Here's to hoping that all other evidence was reviewed and is in order.

Oh wow! I think once you get the I-693 deficiency notice, the next step is to be scheduled for the interview! I could be wrong but by looking at other’s timelines, it seems like it. Hoping you get your interview quickly! :) 

2 minutes ago, KindSoul said:

 I-693 deficiency?

If you don’t submit the medical exam with your initial packet, they’ll send out a letter to let you know it’s missing and you need to bring it to the interview, or send it in later if interview is waived.

It’s very quick and easy! Show up 15 min early, bring your notice and passport/DL and when they call you back you’ll take a quick picture (for your GC) and your fingerprints, they will ask you to write your signature on an electronic pad and that’s it. I was in and out in 15-20 minutes!

1 minute ago, root_root_user said:

Thanks. Not really sure about the processing time (USCIS official time is 12 - 24 months I think), since it is such a small office and not many data points are available. Looking at the timelines here, it varies from 4-5 months in 2020 to 9 months most recently. Just have to wait and hope for the best.

Congratulations to you again!

Finger’s crossed! Thank you so much

1 minute ago, root_root_user said:

Thanks for the information. I did my biometrics on October 19 and waiting since then. No movement in terms of RFE or the deficiency notice. The Spokane office is much slower than LA area offices, so we'll just wait I guess. I was hoping that receiving the I-693 deficiency will indicate that application has been reviewed and no RFE

I got an RFE October 8 (Friday), sent back the info they requested the very same day, and it said they received my additional evidence on October 12 and the same day the deficiency notice was sent out. So I think that’s what it means! Hopefully you’ll see some movement soon. What’s the processing time in Spokane? It says 9-12 months I think here in LA but it’s been faster than that for a lot of people so that might be the case for you as well.

Just now, root_root_user said:

Congratulations! Just curious, did you receive the I-693 deficiency notice or did you send it with the initial packet?

I received the deficiency notice and as soon as the interview was scheduled I went and did the medical exam and I brought the form with me this morning

Hi August filers! Just wanted to give a quick update that we went in for our interview this morning and it was very quick and easy. We had to wait for 45 min before we were called back but the officer didn’t ask us any questions more than our basic info and if we brought in any more evidence, and then said he’ll update our account later and I should have the GC in hand in about 10 days! I’ll wait for the update on the uscis website before I update my timeline just in case, but it seems like we got approved and I feel so relieved! ☺️

3 hours ago, bluedog33 said:

Mine was around $300 in expensive Northern Virginia. I also needed to pay for a titer test for MMR and chickenpox, and get a couple of vaccines, but I did this a few months prior at my student health clinic, where the vaccines were free and the titer tests were about $150. I'd advise checking the current requirements for vaccines and seeing if you can get them done elsewhere if needed and if your insurance covers them. It took about a week for the office to complete tests and paperwork. 

Oh yeah I could’ve gone through my PCP and get everything done with them but I was on a time crunch due to interview being scheduled quicker than I anticipated. If you have insurance I’d def get titer test and possible vaccines at a Drs office and just bring in the records for the medical exam, that will save you a lot of money. 

I know it varies depending on your insurance company but my vaccines would’ve been covered in full by them, I just didn’t have the time. 

4 hours ago, SMBH said:

So excited and definitely will do! Hopefully everything starts moving a bit quicker now for everyone. 

 

Trying to schedule my husband’s I-693 medical exam now - has anyone already gone through this? We were asking around about fees, and got quoted $490 - Not sure if that’s the average for everyone? I looked at other posts and it looks like it ranges from $300 - 800 which is a pretty huge range 🙃

I think it depends where you are located! I paid $449 for exam + vaccines (had to retake MMR and TDap because I couldn’t get my records from my home country). Just the exam was $199 and this was in the LA area. Just call around and see what the best deal is and look up the doctors on Yelp before going in. I advice you to schedule it ASAP because it took about two weeks for the office to finish the paperwork, and I heard that’s pretty standard no matter where you go. Good luck with everything!

18 minutes ago, HRQX said:

That is incorrect. It's only 2 years now: https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-8-part-b-chapter-4

Technical Update - End of Temporary Extension of Validity Period of Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (Form I-693)

October 01, 2021

This technical update to Volume 8 removes the temporary extension of the validity period of the Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (Form I-693) announced August 12, 2021. This temporary extension expires October 1, 2021.

 

The "4 year" thing was only temporary: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-temporarily-extending-validity-period-of-form-i-693 "if... A decision on the applicant’s Form I-485 is issued on or before Sept. 30, 2021."

 

 

For example, the I-693 that I submitted is now expired because it was signed on November 25, 2017 by the CS and my I-485 is still currently pending. Thus why USCIS issued a RFE for a new I-693 last month:

Good to know! 

On 9/26/2021 at 10:54 AM, Devguru 2026 said:

Yes it is i-693 deficiency letter.    my concern is whether I will be given  enough time once notice is received to go to civil surgeon; take medical exam - take any pending vaccinations etc. before the interview date.      Especially when there have been times when I received govt. mails after 14/15 days since notice are generated.    just want to make sure there will be enough time or know how many days earlier USCIS notifies.

 

Thank you for sharing info you know or have ..

So I could be wrong, but I’m pretty sure they extended the validity of the medical exam from 2 to now 4 years so you could probably do it now. If you want to wait (like I did) you should have enough time to do so because it seems like the interviews are usually scheduled 4-5 weeks after they update your case status on their website. After you get the notice online, if they haven’t posted the letter you can reach out to a live agent and they can let you know the date. I just had my exam and got 2 vaccines this Wednesday, the form should be available for pick up beginning of next week and my interview is 12/8. Oh and I got the notice in the mail today (8 days after interview was scheduled). 
 

But if I were you, I would have the exam now so it’s done and once you’re schedule you’ll be ready. 

9 hours ago, Lorin123 said:

How long does it take for USCIS to schedule biometrics?

 

Thank you 

I got the notice that my biometrics was scheduled 14 days after they received my packets, but I know people who recently have waited for 8-9 months to get their biometrics appointment so there is no way to say for sure how long it should take. You just have to be patient (unfortunately)

38 minutes ago, TarynyPancho said:

Hey Jennifer, 

 

Question - did your case update at all between "actively reviewing" and "interview scheduled"? I'm wondering if I should be concerned that we haven't had any changes since biometrics were taken.

Our FO is San Fernando Valley, CA! I thought is was LA but I guess SFV is closer to our house. 
 

No, the only status change in between was for the RFE, it went straight from “reviewing your case” to “interview was scheduled”. I don’t think you should be concerned, since you haven’t got an RFE they’re probably working on your case and you should see some movement soon! 

2 hours ago, TarynyPancho said:

Any updates?

I went through Emma to talk to a live agent and they told me it’s scheduled for 12/8 ☺️☺️

2 hours ago, NR-IC said:

Hahahah I ended up doing the same yesterday 😂😂😂. I was waiting patiently for the letter since Thursday but I wanted to know so that I can ask for the day off at work. Ours is on December 2nd 🙌🏽

That’s so exciting!! Let me know how it goes 😌

On 11/4/2021 at 7:49 PM, NR-IC said:

I just once checked again and no interview letter on the account. I guess we have to wait for the actual notice to arrive. I checked 3 times so far: at 4ish after I noticed the change in status, about 4 hours ago and just now.

Same for me, they didn’t upload the document on the portal. I contacted a live agent through Emma this morning because I simply have no patience and felt like I needed to know ASAP, so I found out my interview is scheduled for 12/8 ☺️ You can try to do that if you don’t want to wait! 

15 hours ago, googly3 said:

Awesome! I saw that you got RFE for birth certificate. I got the same thing even though I sent it in in my original package. I've uploaded the same thing again online and now status changed to "we've received your RFE response". Did your status change from that to anything else? Or did it go straight to interview? 

 

Nope, it changed to “received response to RFE” on October 9 and then nothing until the interview was scheduled on Nov 5! :) 

I just got a notification on my phone today that my case has been scheduled for an interview! They didn't upload the letter onto the portal so I guess I have to wait for the actual letter to arrive in the mail to find out when, but I am so excited (and nervous!)  Hoping the interview is before the end of this year.

On 9/7/2021 at 8:47 PM, jennifert said:

I finally got the letter and my biometrics is scheduled for Sep 23  yay!

A little update.. I did the biometrics appt on the 23rd, and it was quick and easy! I was in and out in about 20 mins. The same day my status online updated to "Your case is being actively reviewed by USCIS" but when I logged in last night I saw I got an RFE for my birth certificate. I sent in 2 copies of the document with my original packets, and explained in the cover letter the name on the form so they would know what they're looking at since it doesn't look like a traditional birth certificate (we don't have BCs in Sweden). I sent back the same copies along with the RFE letter and a cover letter where I explained the name of the form and what authority it was issued by, etc. Hopefully that will do! It says now on the website that they received my evidence and will continue working on my case. I'm hoping that getting an RFE means things are moving along with our case, it seems like a lot of people have been getting approvals shortly after so finger's crossed.  

Glad to see the process seems speedy for others as well!  Looking forward to reading more people's updates!

On 8/31/2021 at 11:33 AM, TarynyPancho said:

 

Ugh, that's so annoying! Here's hoping it will come soon. Our timelines otherwise seem pretty close, so here's hoping biometrics for you will be some time next month as well.

I finally got the letter and my biometrics is scheduled for Sep 23  yay!