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3 hours ago, K1visaHopeful said:

That was important information you failed to mention and information that we could look up on your filled out VJ timeline had you done that. 

 

Fill it out and I'll help further.

Yes, sorry not all of us are experts in this process.

Anyhow, it looks like this is information USCIS updated in Aug 2021, so it makes sense it wasnt in the form  at the time i filled it out.

Thank you all.

56 minutes ago, K1visaHopeful said:

Can take a few weeks. 

Wait patiently for the updated UNRESTRICTED SSN that you applied for on your I485 (IF you actually applied for one on your I485/ you haven't explained that).

 

Fill out your blank timeline as membership to VJ requests.

That's the thing, I went back to the I485 form and I can't see anything about the SSN or card.  I applied in May 2021.

2 hours ago, powerpuff said:

~~ Topic moved from AOS forum to SSN sub-forum ~~
 

You will have to go in person to SSA and request to remove the work authorization line. They will mail you a new card, same number but no annotation 

Can I still use the number for taxes, job applications,etc even if the card is not updated?

3 minutes ago, Mike E said:

You already have an SSN.  
 

So fill out an SS-5 form, go to the SSA office, and apply for a new SS card that is not restricted 

I was wondering  since there was a change of status maybe that number wasnt valid anymore or im not allowed to use it.

Just now, Boiler said:

So you have a SSN, most people apply for one with an EAD

exactly, but that one said it was only valid for work. Now with the GC i dont know if i need to get a new social security card. 

I check the I485 over and over and I dont see anything regarding the SSN.

Should I get a SSN in the mail after receiving my green card?

Do I get one automatically like it happened with my EAD card?

6 hours ago, mytruelove18 said:

She is in Lafayette, Indiana.

and yes i saw card being produced and even delivery status 

How long after seeing "new card being produced" did she actually get her green card in the mail?

This is the first change of status I see after many many months so Im still in disbelief.

Thank you!

17 hours ago, mytruelove18 said:

Hello 

I prepared  paperwork for Aos for a friend on june 2022, with a i-601 for vaccination waiver, she opposites to all vaccines. We sent i-130 online.

uscis got the package on june 21 , they accepted i-485 , i-765 and i-131, but rejected i-601 because missing the barcode.

we resubmit i-601 and was received on july 11.

on july 1 she got a letter for fingerprints, fingerprints were taken on july 19.

my friend got a RFE on july 12, asking submit a new i-485 with barcode and i-864 with barcode, we submitted online on july 15.

On august 26 checking her case , i see her i-130 approved , then in the afternoon her i-485 was approved too. I checked her i-601 and show approved too. 
her AOS was approved without interview.

we were happy and surprised too.

we were waiting interview and a long waiting because the vaccination waiver

her case was approved in just tow months and no interview, she adjustment from b2 visa.

She got her green card on september 1st 

Hi, what city was your friend at?

did you happen to see the "New Card Is Being Produced" status online at the USCIS site? Im a little bit confused.

Is it happening lately?

14 hours ago, Gomast said:

They didn’t request any additional evidence. I even brought an updated medical letter, to prevent a potential RFE. 

I just spoke with the case worker of the congresswoman, and he said that this is a generic response. However, he indicated that it’s not pending a background check because otherwise we would have received a different generic response. He indicated that the CO just needs to get to my case and make a decision. 

I guess its also good to be in touch with people in your city. Have you used the app lawfully?

On 4/7/2022 at 8:47 PM, Cathi said:

Rule number one with immigration:  NEVER compare your case to other's. It will only cause unneeded, pain, heartache and anxiety.

Thats what I did for 11 months.. 😀 I guess there is a moment when you start wondering whats going on.

7 hours ago, Gomast said:

When I googled the response to the congresswoman, I realized that this is a generic answer. 

Huhh that answer obviously says nothing, they basically say your application will randomly get delayed and you have to deal with it. Otherwhise they'd explain what those "issues" are.. its also disappointing not even congress people are able to help. Some people say it has worked for them.

Let me know when you get the decision, did they request evidence or mention anything out of the ordinary during the interview? 

I honestly dont know what to do, because obviously you cant do anything if your application is part of the unlucky ones.. i remember when i was able to talk to somebody over the phone after getting my EAD card she said "you get that card because the interview takes too long".. she didnt talk about times but i guess she was already giving me a hint 😒

9 hours ago, mam521 said:

Something that needs to be kept in mind is that immigration is a privilege, not a right.  So, as frustrating and annoying as it can be, it's a matter of being at the mercy of USCIS.  At least you're with your partner and can travel and work.  Lots of people are stuck in limbo, separated or are stuck and can't work.  Gotta search for the silver linings or the process will drive you mad!  

Yes, thats why Im asking if anybody is going through the same situation to share the frustration 😄

7 hours ago, Rocio0010 said:

Are you Pittsburgh too?

No Im in Florida. I know it all depends on your office and there is basically nothing you can do, but its also hard to understand. because they tell you to check their site for normal processing times but there are even some people who get interviews even before the expected processing times for their cities. I guess its a mystery 🤷‍♀️

2 hours ago, Gomast said:

Yes. I have been going through the same situation. I applied for AOS through marriage on 9/23/2019 and I was interviewed on 2/16/2022. That’s 2.5 years for an interview. I still haven’t received a decision. 
I’m sorry that you are going through this and I hope you’ll have a shorter 

Yes, its really upsetting. Is your local office Miami? Mine is Jacksonville Fl and it looks like its quite similar. You waited the max. for processing times according to the site, which is 29.5 months so 2.5 years almost. But a decision should be faster. Im sorry you had to go through this but at least you are at the end of the road. Have you submitted some type of request during the whole process? Or did they mention any reason why the process took so long and the decision too? All the best.

44 minutes ago, Rocio0010 said:

Chiming in just to repeat that it is mostly contingent to the backlog at your local field office. Yesterday there was someone posting here that their green card got approved in two months in LA. So either they have a field office that is not really busy, or they use who knows what witchcraft to process faster. 

Also, some people like to check their processing times for their FO. Mine was Pittsburgh, and it said 18 months. Well, we got it under 6 months. There were people that were at the same FO that had been waiting for a year. I guess it also depends on the worker that is reviewing your case, and how fast and diligent they are.

Exactly! I know it depends on your local office, but there was actually a person from pittsburg who got  approved within 6 months and our processing times are not that different.  its just difficult to understand how it works. 

2 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

It is not the "same for everybody," nor is there anything "unfair" about it.  It is directly related to the queue at your local field office.  The Seattle office, for example, is very backed up, and was even so pre-COVID.  We waited 14 months for my husband's interview.  Other field offices had 3 month wait times.  

Yes, the queue at your local office makes it unfair 😁. 

When did you get the letter? I hear they send it a couple of months before the actual interview. 

2 minutes ago, powerpuff said:

One thing I learned is that immigration processing times are anything but fair when you start comparing to other timelines.

 

Some who applied in April 2020 are either still waiting for an interview or have just received notices for an interview 

 

 

Thats horrible. I know processing times for some cities could go up to almost 3 years but I thought it wasnt that common. Now I guess anything can happen😐.. 

Hi. It's going to be a year since I applied for AOS through marriage. I got my EAD cards but no news about my Green Card interview yet. I know patience is key but I've been in touch with other people who applied around the same time and they already had their interviews, some didn't even wait 6 months. I think it should be the same timeline for everybody, its a bit unfair. i  know maybe I just have to keep waiting but Im getting a little bit inpatient. Is anybody going through the same situation?