SalJoy

I received my Bio on 15th Feb. Waited for almost a month and was told over the phone that i may take 2 months. I am hoping to get EAD by March end. Not working for 5 months is really a pain.

My AOS only showed up yesterday but the AP & EAD still not showing online status.

Yours will show up soon it's just a waiting game

Same here. Only AOS shows up online.

Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy..........Got my Bio letter today..Finally i can hope to get EAD by March end.

Any idea if Baltimore office allows walk-in?

So no Bio, no EAD? I have not received Bio letter and eagerly waiting for EAD.

Our transfer dates are exactly same.

No. I have not received bio letter yet. I called them and they said it will take 4 more weeks to get my bio letter. My NOA date is Jan 18th so i should have received the bio letter by now (Comparing with other people who applied in Jan).

Hi,

My I-485 was transferred to CSC on Feb 04 and i got notice in the mail. Today the case status online says "The I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS was transferred and is now being processed at a USCIS office.".

Is this gonna delay the process or this is normal for the cases transferred to CSC?

Please help.

So my case was transferred to CSC and today the online status shows that The I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS was transferred and is now being processed at a USCIS office

Any idea what does it mean?

Yes but how much? Me first time in 10 years. So keep playing PS3 and watch movies? I do cook tho but i wanna get out and do something. I dont know if i can volunteer for something or not. Just dont want to sit like this.

I dont think i m even 100 miles close to get my EAD. Sitting idle is really frustrating

Congrats xiucai for getting Bio letter.

Thanks Lohninck. I feel little relaxed now.

xiucai:

Did you call them? I called them last week and they said there is nothing wrong with my case as i was afraid they may send me an RFE. I dont know but i think i may not get the Bio letter as i previously had H1B visa (2 times) and they always took my finger prints. Wild guess but nothing else seems logical as per my situation.

Finally my case number for I-485 showed up online. It says "we transferred this case I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS to our CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER location for processing and sent you a notice explaining this action."

Little confused as i thought i will have Biometrics done before case progresses anywhere but still there i have not received any Bio letter. Also why did they transfer to CSC? Does every case go to CSC? Something wrong with my case?

Little confused as things are not occurring in the order i thought they will.

I am becoming paranoid now. It looks most of the people got their Bio letter. Just giving myself assurance thinking mails are running late due to snow

Where is my biometrics letter.........At least show some mercy and let me see the case status online........ :crying: :crying:

NOA date Jan 18 2011 but still no Biometrics letter nor case shows up online

USCIS website says "Case not found" when checking for the status online. Any idea how long does it take to see it online from NOA data? Mine are dated 18th Jan. Also the receipt number starts with MSC. Is that correct?

Got NOA1 hard copies today.

Got NOA1 email and text messages today........Waiting started again

AOS package sent on 7th Jan and delivered to Chicago on 10th. Little worried as we have not received NOA1 mail yet.

I am on K-1 visa and as per the rules i am not required to give another medical exam if my overseas medical exam was taken withing one year.

I went to civil surgeon and got my vaccination records transferred to i-693. Since only Part 1, Part 2 and Part 5 were filled, page 2, 3 and 5 were blank. She asked me if she should include blank pages too in the sealed envelope and i said I guess so as they are part of the forms.

Not sure if that was the right thing or not. Please let me know.

Since i got my i-693, am i still supposed to send DS-3025 with the AOS package?

Thank you.

Hi,

We are in the process to file AOS. I have few questions if someone can help me with.

1) What name should we use in the application? We want to change my wife's name after marriage who is the sponsor. I am not sure how long will it take for her to get it changed on SSN. Can someone please tell me what should we do here?

2) What is Alien number? I dont think i received any Alien number but i am not sure? Can you please tell me where do i find it on my I-94? Is it the one on the back of my I-94 which starts with A?

I recently went thru this process and i was in Bangalore. Its pretty easy to get both the certificates. Whatever i am answering is based on my experience and what i told by Chennai Consulate. Others may have their own experience.

Do we need Police clearance from each state?: No. Just the current place where you are staying right now. That will be Kerala for you.

If so what is the procedure?: Go to the police station or commissioner's office and check with them. Make sure that you ask for Police Clearance Certificate which will cost you not more than 100 to 200 INR.

Is it different for each state?: Yes. Some places may ask you to present the interview letter as a proof. I know Gujarat does that. Not sure about Kerala. Please check with your Police Station or Commissioner's office.

Or do we need just one from where he is leaving currently?: Yes. Just one from the place he is living right now.

Any idea on timing to get one issued?: 15 to 20 days at a max.

and how long is it valid for?: 1 Year.

Any info or any short cuts to get it will be highly appreciated!!: Try to request the officer.

The next question is on passport clearance. Do we need to go to where the passport was issued for this?: You can either get it from the place where it was issued or the current place where you are residing. I will recommend that if your passport was issued from Bangalore then do it from there as they will do it the same day. So as from Bombay. Other states may take 10-15 days.

Or what is the procedure to get this? Wht is the timing and validity of this certificate ?: Go to the Passport office and apply for that. It is valid for one year from the date of issue.

It will be more helpful if you can provide few more details like what consulate he is going to appear for the interview and where was his passport issued? Was it issued recently? Which place he is right now?

but y is this happening????? i got back from chennai. they told me on my face i got it but y call me now and say this??? n he said 2 to 3 weeks.. y is it taking 6 weeks???? im on spouse immigration... so its not JUST 6 weeks for me... its huge thing for me.

It may not take 6 weeks but i said 6 weeks based on my experience with Chennai consulate. Nobody can predict the time it will take to clear AP. You can try sending them an email explaining your situation but it may not make any effect on them as they will do what they have to do. AP is nothing but a deep name check and if you have common name or you are Muslim (as me) then lot of chances to go in AP.

Chennai consulate is better then the other consulates in India so i dont think it may take long time. If your passport is with them then they will be definitely process your case fast enough as they dont hold passport back if they think it will take long time.