March 2018 filers: let's share our experience!!

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

I filled my application from Houston. My husband works in 3 different cities for this reason we have 2 apts one is in Houston and another one in another city however use our Houston apt as our official address as we are mostly in Houston. I gave our Houston address on my forms but I am considering changing my address to our other apt as the processing times are 9.5 to 18 months. What would you suggest? I am just concerned that by changing the address it could make it longer than what it is in Houston.

Houston is terribly backed up. I found a thread of folks with priority dates as early as 10/2016. I think you are wise to reconsider your initial choice. USCIS cares about your mailing address. It's a weird concept, and it took me a while to grasp it. To them, you're supposed to be where you get your mail. That's why the egov site shows this after your status "If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address."

Data driven decisions are the best decisions. Here are the numbers. I included El Paso because I've read some posts of folks who filed in 2018 who got their interview in no time. It might have been the glitch or not. That field office does get less traffic, but I have a feeling people get RFEs left and right. Hence, the slow processing times.

San Antonio is not exactly speedy BUT as long as you do not have any RFEs and you stay on top of your case bugging them, then it will move forward. There is no reason to sit around for 18 months for an interview. That's almost 2 years. Sure, you'd likely be going for the 10 year card. If citizenship is not your goal, that's probably fine. But for those who want citizenship ASAP, that's a long delay.

Houston is tied with Minneapolis Field Office. They're both just as slow. We decided we're moving. Our case made it to the "case is ready to be scheduled for an interview" stage within 39 days. So per the last level 2 officer, we're supposed to sit around between 14.5 months and 23.5 months for a green card. Nonsense. I'm tired of 9 months of winter, anyhow. We're getting out. So if you have a choice in the matter, then it's up to you. The system glitch is not going to affect everyone.

here is the link to one of the Houston threads. https://www.immihelp.com/forum/showt...n-Texas-Filers

All the best.

[b3b3g1]

It says that because you did not enter the digits that correspond to the letters MSC = 672 It took me a few attempts and a google search to realize they didn't just want the numbers but also the letters. Total = 13

OMG thank you! it says fingerprint fee received.. however on the website it says "We reviewed your biometrics and are still processing your case"

[Afrolinda]

Hi All,

Just want to share that my hubby and I received I797C to notify our Marriaged-Based Interview date - 6/15/18 Friday
For those who are anxiously waiting, see my signature for my timeline. I am grateful for many useful information were shared on this forum to each other.

Congratulations!!!

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

OMG thank you! it says fingerprint fee received.. however on the website it says "We reviewed your biometrics and are still processing your case"

Haha you?re welcome! Yes for some odd reason, each venue appears to be updated separately.
What does the case tracker app show for you?

[b3b3g1]

Haha you?re welcome! Yes for some odd reason, each venue appears to be updated separately.
What does the case tracker app show for you?

I don't use the app but //egov.uscis.gov shows again fingerprint fee received
uscis.org shows revied biometrics working on your case..

[legolasb]

Employment based interview changed to interview was scheduled

Interesting update from my side. This morning while I was doing my regular check on case tracker app I realized that ?employment based interview? was updated to ?interview was scheduled?. It has been 6 days since the status has changed (May 8th) and still waiting for the mail for the location and date. I will update the news accordingly.

[BayAreaCaliAOS]

Finally!

Finally my case is updated!

PD : 03/30/2018
Biometrics : 05/03/2018
USCIS : 05/14/2018 ?Scheduling for AOS interview?

Marriage based AoS.
SanFrancisco filer here.

[hopeanddream]

Finally my case is updated!

PD : 03/30/2018
Biometrics : 05/03/2018
USCIS : 05/14/2018 ?Scheduling for AOS interview?

Marriage based AoS.
SanFrancisco filer here.

Wow, my PD is same as yours, but a Houston filer so not already know it will be late. but anyways congratulations to you and be ready with all the pictures, documents etc. good luck.

[Afrolinda]

Finally my case is updated!

PD : 03/30/2018
Biometrics : 05/03/2018
USCIS : 05/14/2018 ?Scheduling for AOS interview?

Marriage based AoS.
SanFrancisco filer here.

wow! congratulations!! hope mine is comming soon

[BayAreaCaliAOS]

Thanks but..

wow! congratulations!! hope mine is comming soon

Wow, my PD is same as yours, but a Houston filer so not already know it will be late. but anyways congratulations to you and be ready with all the pictures, documents etc. good luck.

Thanks!
But SanFrancisco's office takes about 12mos - 17mos for interview. It's going to be a long wait.

[legolasb]

I guess my turn for good news. Just received the interview letter for AOS addressing June 13th. Interesting enough I didn?t receive any heads up from Informed Deivery service of USPS this time. Wishing luck to everyone and will really appreciate inputs to what to bring to the interview.

All the best.

Here is my timeline to give an idea:

Type: Marriage based AOS
Filing from: First Brooklyn, NY and then Sarasota, FL
Cases types: I-130, I-131, I-485, I-765
Sent Date: March 12th, 2018
Received Date: March 14th, 2018
Priority Dates: March 14th, 2018
Notice Dates: March 24th, 2018
Biometrics Notice Date: March 30th, 2018
Biometrics Date: April 17th, 2018 (Brooklyn, NY)
Biometrics walk-in: April 10th, 2018
CoA for I-130, I-131, I-485, I-765: April 10th, 2018
CoA approval for I-485, I-130, I-131, I-765 respectively: April 13th, 16th, 26th and 30th 2018
Notice for I-693 sent on: April 10th, 2018 received on April 25th, 2018
Notice Date for Interview: May 8th, 2018
Notice for Interview received: May 15th, 2018
Interview Date: June 13th, 2018 (Tampa, FL)

No updates for other cases.

[BayAreaCaliAOS]

Wow

I guess my turn for good news. Just received the interview letter for AOS addressing June 13th. Interesting enough I didn?t receive any heads up from Informed Deivery service of USPS this time. Wishing luck to everyone and will really appreciate inputs to what to bring to the interview.

All the best.

Here is my timeline to give an idea:

Type: Marriage based AOS
Filing from: First Brooklyn, NY and then Sarasota, FL
Cases types: I-130, I-131, I-485, I-765
Sent Date: March 12th, 2018
Received Date: March 14th, 2018
Priority Dates: March 14th, 2018
Notice Dates: March 24th, 2018
Biometrics Notice Date: March 30th, 2018
Biometrics Date: April 17th, 2018 (Brooklyn, NY)
Biometrics walk-in: April 10th, 2018
CoA for I-130, I-131, I-485, I-765: April 10th, 2018
CoA approval for I-485, I-130, I-131, I-765 respectively: April 13th, 16th, 26th and 30th 2018
Notice for I-693 sent on: April 10th, 2018 received on April 25th, 2018
Notice Date for Interview: May 8th, 2018
Notice for Interview received: May 15th, 2018
Interview Date: June 13th, 2018 (Tampa, FL)

No updates for other cases.

Omg! Congratulations! So happy for you!
Wish mine is the same, but I?m located in SanFrancisco that takes about 12-18mos.
I still have long ways to go.
I got an update on the app saying I?m getting scheduled for interview, but who knows when my interview date is. My PD is 3/30. So I guess I need to wait for a year.
Did you get your EAD/Ap yet? If not, then you won?t need it by the time you?re finished with your interview.
Best wishes on your interview and please keep us updated.

[MzJ]

The wait!

Day 56
My case is still stuck at fingerprint fee received.
Anyone else filing from Charleston South Carolina?

[dimpiedots]

Thanks!
But SanFrancisco's office takes about 12mos - 17mos for interview. It's going to be a long wait.

Congrats! My field office is also SanFrancisco and my PD is 2/23/2018. No status update since biometrics appointment.

[Riszo]

Re: 1131

My lawyer called and said the approval notice has been sent to me, following the travel document (finger crossed so I can receive it asap).

Here is my timeline:
March 2nd: USCIS received my applications (I-485, I-130, I-131, and I-765)
April 4th: Biometrics appointment
April 18th: Scheduling interview
May 2nd: Producing new card for my I-765, got a notification my I-131 appeal was dismissed (system glitch, because I never really appeal anything)
May 3rd: lawyer called, they said my I765 and I131 were approved and they have sent out the approval notice.

On April 16th I Contacted the congressman, and they sent out inquiry to USCIS.
On April 17th I requested an expedite request for my I131.

Hi Etan23

I have a question;- How did you request for an expedite I131? What prove did you turn in/provide? Your response would be helpful.

Thanks