November filer (share ur experience here)

[Ameagle]

Wow congrats. That was fast. Yes my status is also stuck at "Finger fee received". Looks like they havent really come to november filers. And yes children cases might be expedited.

Hey, so have you also not received a letter for biometrics appointment yet?

[ewilliams]

I am also a november filer (received on 11/8) and my status was updated to "fingerprinting fee received" on 11/14/17. However, no letter or status update for an appointment. I am getting really worried as it's been 8 weeks. Should I contact USCIS?

Hi!

I filed exactly 1 month after you on Dec 8th and I already have my biometric scheduled.
The website says it takes anywhere between 3-8 weeks for an bio-metrics appointment to be scheduled ,if you exceeded that, I would definitely reach out to USCIS.

[calgarygirl]

what is your field office? @Jay27

[Ameagle]

Hi!

I filed exactly 1 month after you on Dec 8th and I already have my biometric scheduled.
The website says it takes anywhere between 3-8 weeks for an bio-metrics appointment to be scheduled ,if you exceeded that, I would definitely reach out to USCIS.

Hey, thanks! I raised an SR today. Hope to hear back soon.

[simple.truth]

November filer and my timeline

Hi all,

i m michigan filer.

Filed i130, 130a, i485 and i765 (also affidavits of support of primary and joint sponsor) on 11/03/17 by attorney
uscis received everything on 11/7/17
never received e-notifications or text
check cashed on 11/14/17
got 3 NOA's on 11/24/17
got bio appoint letter on 11/25/17
fingerprint done on 12/04/17
got RFIE (request for Initial evidence) on 12/7/17 for i485 (they ask for joint sponsor's proof of residency i.e. copy of his green card)

now from here actual games starts; so my lawyer sent my USC wife's birth certificate in response of RFIE on 12/07/17 (same day he got RFIE) and he updated me next day on 12/9/17 i got my copy of RIFE and when i read that it simply says that USCIS need joint sponsor's proof of address not my primary sponsor i.e. my wife. so on 12/09 i raise this thing to my lawyer and next day he sent joint sponsor's doc.


he sent correct document with his explanation cover letter on 12/15, as he is a lawyer so he used tricky language on letter stating that " i consider your request of joint sponsor's proof of residency as primary and secondary sponsor as joint sponsor so why i did sent two separate documents for blah blah dates for two sponsors"

so basically he call USCIS's term "joint" in his letter as two people being sponsor together instead of considering joint sponsor (second person) as only one joint sponsor.

so technically he didn't admit his mistake of not reading RIFE correctly neither admit that it was uscis's mistake.


since 12/15/17 no updates from uscis on anything , no update on case (online)
i also found one more guy here was filed 7 days before i did and same process (he also got RFIE). he got his EAD in first 4 days of JAN 2018 .



I hope we all also got good news quite soon !!

[ZeeA]

Hey, so have you also not received a letter for biometrics appointment yet?

I did. I already did my biometric. Its just my status is still stuck on finger fee received.

[ctwind]

Hi everyone,

Update on my status for i485, i131 and i765 as at today:

Nov 7 Package submission
Nov 13 Package received
Nov 17 Receipt Notice date
Nov 24 Notice received in mail
Dec 1 Biometric appointment for adults on Dec1 for i485
Dec 4 Biometric walk-in
Jan 6 Biometric appointment for kid (3yr/5yr) (i485/i765)
Jan 6 Notice email relating to i765 for adults mentioned they will use the available biometric records

My kids are 3yr & 5yr which are less than 14. I don't know why USCIS requires them to provide biometric. Anyway, I'll take them to the ASC next week for a walk-in session.

[ceo_broker]

Hi everyone,

Update on my status for i485, i131 and i765 as at today:

Nov 7 Package submission
Nov 13 Package received
Nov 17 Receipt Notice date
Nov 24 Notice received in mail
Dec 1 Biometric appointment for adults on Dec1 for i485
Dec 4 Biometric walk-in
Jan 6 Biometric appointment for kid (3yr/5yr) (i485/i765)
Jan 6 Notice email relating to i765 for adults mentioned they will use the available biometric records

My kids are 3yr & 5yr which are less than 14. I don't know why USCIS requires them to provide biometric. Anyway, I'll take them to the ASC next week for a walk-in session.

I received the Biometric appointment for my kid too (6 years) last saturday, I have the same thoughts, I will take him anyway to the appointment next week too.

[Camero2016]

November Filer

Just wanted to share my timeline.

PD - 11/22/2017
Bio Appointment - 12/21/2017

I've reading the forums and it seems like November Filers should be getting their AP/EAD sometime in Jan/Feb.

Will update once I get more news.

Good luck everyone!!

[ctwind]

I walked in ASC this morning. It was too crowded so they didn't take us in. The lady at ASC explained to me that even though finger print is not required for kids less than 14 years old. They do need to take the photo which I think reasonable. I will try to do the walk in again later this week.

I received the Biometric appointment for my kid too (6 years) last saturday, I have the same thoughts, I will take him anyway to the appointment next week too.

[ceo_broker]

I walked in ASC this morning. It was too crowded so they didn't take us in. The lady at ASC explained to me that even though finger print is not required for kids less than 14 years old. They do need to take the photo which I think reasonable. I will try to do the walk in again later this week.

Ok, thank you

[jay99]

Posting status....

Hi all,

We have filed via lawyers, for the whole process (jointly filed I-130 & I-485, along with I-765 & I-131 and submission of completed medical and police certificate from UK).

We got married November 2017.

Based in Miami and Lawyers are based in New York.

11/22/2017 Package submitted to Chicago lock box via USPS by lawyers.
11/24/2017 Package received and signed - Priority date on NOA1 as 11/24/2017
11/28/2017 Checks Cashed
11/28/2017 Notice date on 4x NOA1 (I-130, I-485, I-765 & I-131) - assigned case to MSC
12/01/2017 Fingerprint notice date - Fingerprint appointment 12/18/2017
12/14/2017 Fingerprint notice received by lawyers
12/16/2017 Fingerprint notice received by us
12/18/2017 Fingerprint appointment


Online Case status update:
I-130 Case was received on 11/24/2017
I-485 Fingerprint fee was received on 11/28/2017
I-131 Case was received on 11/24/2017
I-765 Case was received on 11/24/2017

Last LUD shows as 12/06/2017 which I am assuming is just attachment of fingerprint notice.

Looked at processing times for MSC and noticed that the time for I-786 has changed from September back to June 2017, so not sure what this means? ie have they received a mass of transferred cases.

Also, under instruction from lawyers that its taking longer, we filed the I-786 without the SSN creation, apparently its faster to get EAD and then apply for SSN as you get number assigned on letter same day.

Has anyone from November had a case update status change yet?

[Greatful]

I-485, i-130, i-864, i-765, i-131.

So my husband sent the package in on by Fedex Nov. 10
It was signed for on Nov. 14
Email and text notification on Nov. 21 to wait for instructions in the mail.

Below is a copy of our cover letter just in case you have a similar case and or you needed help with your cover letter

USCIS
Attn: FBAS
131 South Dearborn - 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-5517

November 08, 2017
Petitioner (U.S. Citizen): xxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Beneficiary (Alien Spouse):xxxxx xxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxx
Joint Sponsor: xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Dear Sir/ Madam:

Please kindly find enclosed concurrent filing of forms: Concurrent Filing of I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative), I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status), I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization).
Form, I-131 (Application for Travel Document) and G1145 (E-Notification of application/petition acceptance)

Contents include:
Check
1. Check in the amount of US$535 for I-130
2. Check in the amount of US$1,225 for I-485 & Biometrics Fee
• Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative
• Form I-130A, Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary
G-1145: e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
• Form G-325A, Biographic Information of Petitioner
G-1145: e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
• Form G-325A, Biographic Information of Alien Spouse
G-1145: e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
Copy of Documents:
Copy of Petitioner’s Birth Certificate
Copy of Petitioner’s Identification Card
Copy of the Beneficiary’s birth Certificate
Copy of Beneficiary’s Passport (Biographical page)
Copy of Beneficiary’s Passport (Visa and stamped passport page)
Printed Electronic I-94 Copy
Copy of Marriage Certificate
Two Passport Style Photographs of the Petitioner (attached with a paper clip to Form and signed)
Two passport Style Photographs of the beneficiary (attached with a paper clip to Form and signed)
• Evidence of Bona fide Marriage
Various photos of our relationship as a couple.
Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
Contents include:
• Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
G-1145: e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
Copy of Documents:
Copy of Beneficiary’s Passport (Biographical page)
Copy of Beneficiary’s Passport (Visa and stamped passport page)
Printed Electronic I-94 Copy
Copy of Marriage Certificate
Copy of Birth Certificate
Two passport Style Photographs of the beneficiary (attached with a paper clip to Form and signed)
• Form G-325A, Biographic Information of Petitioner
G-1145: e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
One passport Style Photograph of the beneficiary (attached with a paper clip to Form and signed)

• I-864 Affidavit of Support, filed by the petitioner.
Copy of Petitioner’s Federal income tax 2016
Copy of Petitioner’s Birth Certificate
Copy of Petitioner’s Identification Card
• I-864 Affidavit of Support, filed by the joint sponsor.
Copy of the joint sponsor’s Federal income tax 2016
Copy of the joint sponsor’s Passport (Biographical page)
• Form I-765, Employment Authorization
G-1145: e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
Copy of Document:
Copy of Beneficiary’s Passport (Biographical page)
Copy of Beneficiary’s Passport (Visa and stamped passport page)
Printed Electronic I-94 Copy
Two passport Style Photographs of the beneficiary (attached with a paper clip to Form and signed)

• I-131, Application for Travel Document
G-1145: e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
Copy of Document:
Copy of Beneficiary’s Passport (Biographical page)
Copy of Beneficiary’s Passport (Visa and stamped passport page)
Printed Electronic I-94 Copy
Two passport Style Photographs of the beneficiary (attached with a paper clip to Form and signed).

Received Biometrics appointment notice on 12/5/17
Appointment was scheduled for 12/20/17 however I walked in on 12/13/2017 took about 5 mins, there was a birthday error on my I-485 so I had was to call and inform them of it so they could up date it in the system.
I received a (yellow) letter 12/22/17 to bring I-693 to the interview or in case no interview is required they'll send me an address to send it to... Waiting patiently now.

[Greatful]

So my husband sent the package in on by Fedex Nov. 10
It was signed for on Nov. 14
Email and text notification on Nov. 21 to wait for instructions in the mail.

Below is a copy of our cover letter just in case you have a similar case and or you needed help with your cover letter

USCIS
Attn: FBAS
131 South Dearborn - 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-5517

November 08, 2017
Petitioner (U.S. Citizen): xxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Beneficiary (Alien Spouse):xxxxx xxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxx
Joint Sponsor: xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Dear Sir/ Madam:

Please kindly find enclosed concurrent filing of forms: Concurrent Filing of I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative), I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status), I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization).
Form, I-131 (Application for Travel Document) and G1145 (E-Notification of application/petition acceptance)

Contents include:
Check
1. Check in the amount of US$535 for I-130
2. Check in the amount of US$1,225 for I-485 & Biometrics Fee
• Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative
• Form I-130A, Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary
G-1145: e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
• Form G-325A, Biographic Information of Petitioner
G-1145: e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
• Form G-325A, Biographic Information of Alien Spouse
G-1145: e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
Copy of Documents:
Copy of Petitioner’s Birth Certificate
Copy of Petitioner’s Identification Card
Copy of the Beneficiary’s birth Certificate
Copy of Beneficiary’s Passport (Biographical page)
Copy of Beneficiary’s Passport (Visa and stamped passport page)
Printed Electronic I-94 Copy
Copy of Marriage Certificate
Two Passport Style Photographs of the Petitioner (attached with a paper clip to Form and signed)
Two passport Style Photographs of the beneficiary (attached with a paper clip to Form and signed)
• Evidence of Bona fide Marriage
Various photos of our relationship as a couple.
Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
Contents include:
• Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
G-1145: e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
Copy of Documents:
Copy of Beneficiary’s Passport (Biographical page)
Copy of Beneficiary’s Passport (Visa and stamped passport page)
Printed Electronic I-94 Copy
Copy of Marriage Certificate
Copy of Birth Certificate
Two passport Style Photographs of the beneficiary (attached with a paper clip to Form and signed)
• Form G-325A, Biographic Information of Petitioner
G-1145: e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
One passport Style Photograph of the beneficiary (attached with a paper clip to Form and signed)

• I-864 Affidavit of Support, filed by the petitioner.
Copy of Petitioner’s Federal income tax 2016
Copy of Petitioner’s Birth Certificate
Copy of Petitioner’s Identification Card
• I-864 Affidavit of Support, filed by the joint sponsor.
Copy of the joint sponsor’s Federal income tax 2016
Copy of the joint sponsor’s Passport (Biographical page)
• Form I-765, Employment Authorization
G-1145: e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
Copy of Document:
Copy of Beneficiary’s Passport (Biographical page)
Copy of Beneficiary’s Passport (Visa and stamped passport page)
Printed Electronic I-94 Copy
Two passport Style Photographs of the beneficiary (attached with a paper clip to Form and signed)

• I-131, Application for Travel Document
G-1145: e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
Copy of Document:
Copy of Beneficiary’s Passport (Biographical page)
Copy of Beneficiary’s Passport (Visa and stamped passport page)
Printed Electronic I-94 Copy
Two passport Style Photographs of the beneficiary (attached with a paper clip to Form and signed).

Thanks for sharing with us!!! One question: did you just put together a bunch of pictures of your relationship of you attached a sort of descirption of where thos pics were taken or what was the occasion??

Thanks!

A timeline of how we met and trips, our wedding, chilling, random pics with a short sentence of the dates and the occasions... 2 or 4 pictures per page depending on the date and size...

[wideeyed]

Received EAD

11/1: Sent package
.... did the biometrics a few weeks later
01/6: Received EAD
.... I wonder what happens next