ErikandKatharine

Update: After mailing USCIS explaining that I was not able to go to Indianapolis for the biometrics appointment and enclosing proof of address change and the biometrics that I had already done in New Jersey (for AOS) I got rescheduled for the biometrics for EAD. Fortunately this time in NJ! So on Saturday I'll head for my second biometrics appointment, and hopefully everything will be on track again. So I'll put the infopass on hold for now.

Does it matter which reason I pick for scheduling the infopass? None of them applies to my case since it hasn't been 90 days since I filed for I-765 yet. Will I be assigned a time for the infopass or do you have any possibility to choose from available times (will leave the state for a week beginning tomorrow)?

To the OP, make an INFOPASS appointment, show them copies of the address change forms that you had previously sent in, and the receipts you got back from them. They should be able to sort it out and get your appointments set for your new district office, rather than the old one.

We knew it was risky to move in the middle of the process, but we didn't see any viable options. At the point we are at now it's also pretty pointless to regret what has already happened, we have to find the best way forward.

Maybe you haven't read my previously posted threads but

It is completely very bad idea to change your address during AOS process.

You have caused a big confusion for USCIS which is not perfect governmental office.

Even they have changed your address partially, it will take them so much time to update your address completely & forget your old address. You haven't seen the bad situation yet, some people's GC were mailed to their old address & were lost, and guess what they had to wait about 8 months to get the GC plus they had to pay $370 for I-90 application. I know it is very frustrating. Hopefully it won't happen to you,

Btw, Welcome to our state, NJ !..... GOOD LUCK !......

Did your sponsor spouse also send in the I-865 Address Change Notice? THAT one will actually update your mailing address on any on-going applications, whereas the AR-11 does not, unless you follow up with it.

Your sponsor is also required by law to notify them of any moves as well, for 10 years, or until you get citizenship.

Yes, my sponsor sent in the I-865. And I did both the AR-11 and change of address for the on-going applications. Didn't seem to help unfortunately.

Today I received the notice that they sent to the wrong (old) address. It is a biometrics appointment notice that tells me to be in Indianapolis on June 1st! I also got a letter explaining that: "Our systems indicate that your I-765 Application for Employment Authorization was approved on May 5, 2009; however biometrics are required in order to complete the Employment Authorization Card". I've already been to a biometrics appointment in NJ (new address), but as I compare the two notices I notice that on the one I went to it only says case type I-485 and on the one for Indianapolis it says case type I-485 and I-765. I was of the impression that the biometrics that I did was for both I-485 and I-765 since it says code 3 and I did all my fingers, but I'm now guessing that I actually haven't done the biometrics for I-765?

So what to do now? I will not be able to go to Indianapolis on June 1st. I'm planning to send back the appointment notice with the reschedule check-box checked and attach copies of the biometrics appointment I did go to as well as the recipt for my earlier address change and an explanation of what's been happening so far. Would it be wise to also schedule an infopass? In that case, how do you go about doing that? Should I send the same info to the office in NJ as well since I'm guessing that they might want me to come back there for the biometrics for I-765?

Thanks,

Erik

Ok, here's the situation:

I filed for AOS, EAD and AP when living in Illinois and moved to NJ a couple of months later. Did the AR-11 and change of address for the on-going AOS, EAD and AP online, and successfully received verification letters for the address change to my new address. I've received biometrics appointment notice and AP-approval notice to my new address.

On May 20th I get a CRIS-email saying that "the post office returned the notice we last sent you on this case I765 APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION as undeliverable". I called the infoline as suggested and told them my new address again. They were of course unable to tell me which address the notice had been sent to.

Should I take any further action or just hope that USCIS/post office will get it right next time?

/Erik

Thanks, hopefully that will be the case for me as well.

Ok, here's the situation:

I filed for AOS, EAD and AP when living in Illinois and moved to NJ a couple of months later. Did the AR-11 and change of address for the on-going AOS, EAD and AP online, and successfully received verification letters for the address change to my new address. I've received biometrics appointment notice and AP-approval notice to my new address.

On May 20th I get a CRIS-email saying that "the post office returned the notice we last sent you on this case I765 APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION as undeliverable". I called the infoline as suggested and told them my new address again. They were of course unable to tell me which address the notice had been sent to.

Should I take any further action or just hope that USCIS/post office will get it right next time?

/Erik

Calling the USCIS wasn't very helpful, they just took down all my information and gave me some kind of tracking number and told me to get in touch again in case I don't hear anything in 45 days. Got NOA for AP, AOS and EAD on March 13th and haven't heard a thing since then. No biometrics date or anything. Should I try to set up an infopass appointment? Or just wait patiently?

Good to hear that progress is being made elsewhere, should mean that they'll eventually reach my case in that dark corner where they've obviously put it!

Don't put in the receipt number got through option 1 (Get forms), and then use the one where you don't know what form it is, and it will get you to an operator.

Thanks, I'll give that a try tomorrow!

When I called I get escalated to the next level of customer service, they see that everything is received but it just says pending. Yesterday when I called the lady said she sent out an inquiry to get me a Biometrics appointment set up. Who knows if they actually did anything, but I will just wait and see.

Did you call the number on the NOA or some other number? When I call the 1-800-375-5283 on the NOA I get nowhere cause it doesn't recognize any of my receipt numbers.

Received NOA1 on March 13 for AOS-bundle, but still haven't heard anything about biometrics appointment. Seems like I should have heard something by now... What would be the best way to check up the status (no luck through USCIS web-page)? Will call center be able to give indication on staus?

Self-sponsorship is also possible in Sweden, they didn't even want the I-134 even though I brought it to the interview. Mabye that is also the case in other countries than England and Sweden?

I find it weird that the I-134 seems to be more strict than the I-864 (which is the legally binding and seemingly more serious form). It's not just the matter of not being able to use my own assets but also the question about whether a co-sponsor can be used for the I-134 (been reading many conflicting opinions about that). I also don't see the logic in how it could not matter if I have enough assets to qualify for the 5 x 1,25 x poverty limit; one would assume it's slighly less likely that I'll become a public charge with a stable financial position. Oh well, this entire process is kind of confusing at times...

I've read that if you're applying through London the beneficiary can use hos/her own assets as a way of self-sponsoring instead of using a co-sponsor in case the USC hasn't got enough assets/income for the I-134. Is this possible in other countries as well (I'm obviously particularly interested about conditions in Sweden)?

Woke up this morning to an e-mail from USCIS saying that we've got the NOA2! I was convinced we'd get an RFE so I had already compiled a package of further evidence and sent to my girl overseas in anticipation of that, so it's a surprise and relief to get the NOA2. I hope that all of you who are still waiting won't have to suffer much longer!