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

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

Thank you! After a long conversation with my husband, I finally calmed down. I hope this journey goes smoothly for your spouse and you too

You're welcome! We are here to keep each other sane. We thank you for the positive energy sent our way. According to the Level 2 officer I just spoke to, our change of address is confirmed. Hopefully, the wheels will start turning for our case.

By the way, focus on getting the green card. EAD/AP are interim benefits, and ultimately, do not grant you any lawful status. Sure, it's better than nothing. You are authorized to work and travel, but that's it.

[legolasb]

You don?t even need to take your daughter with you to the interview honestly. As long as you have her original birth certificate and pictures of you guys as a family.

Unfortunately we have to (maybe fortunately since it may help according to what I have read in forums in general) since we don't have any day care or family in where we live.

[MissTz1982]

Unfortunately we have to (maybe fortunately since it may help according to what I have read in forums in general) since we don't have any day care or family in where we live.

Oh ok. Understandable. Prayers are with you!! Have a pleasant and easy Interview.

[legolasb]

Oh ok. Understandable. Prayers are with you!! Have a pleasant and easy Interview.

Thank you MissTz1982. Wishing the same for you and everyone.

[longee94]

My interview has been scheduled for JuLY 9th 2018 at 10:30 am.

[legolasb]

My interview has been scheduled for June 9th 2018 at 10:30 am.

So it is now?
Good luck and congrats.

[longee94]

So it is now?
Good luck and congrats.

July 9th sorry!

[HSH.94]

Conccurent Filling I-485, I-130, and I-765

Hello everyone! I want to share my experience and hear your feedback.

March 16th, 2018 (Day 0): Package was sent to Chicago Lockbox from Nashville, Tennessee. (Package includes: I-485, I-130, and I-765)
March 20th, 2018 (Day 1): Package was received and Routed to National Benefits Center
March 28th, 2018 (Day 8): USCIS cashed the check.
March 29th, 2018 (Day 9): USCIS sent 3 NOAs.
March 30th, 2018 (Day 10): USCIS sent NOA - Finger Print Appointment Notice.
April 5th, 2018 (Day 16): I received all the NOAs. Finger Print Appointments was on April 18th.
April 13th, 2018 (Day 24): USCIS mailed a Request for Initial Evidence for form I-485.
April 18th, 2018 (Day 29): I walked in and done with the finger print.
April 21th, 2018 (Day 32): I received the Request for Initial Evidence (YELLOW LETTER).
May 20th, 2018 (Day 61): I sent the ROE response.
May 24th, 2018 (Day 65): ROE response was received by National Benefit Center.
June 3rd, 2018 (Day 75): I received "Courtesy Letter to Applicant" dated on May 29th 2018 (Day 70) about the medical exam I-693 that I should bring it to the interview. (PINK LETTER)

Today, it's day 81. I haven't heard anything about the I-765 and I'm running out of money.

Any suggestions or thoughts?

[longee94]

Hello everyone! I want to share my experience and hear your feedback.

March 16th, 2018 (Day 0): Package was sent to Chicago Lockbox from Nashville, Tennessee. (Package includes: I-485, I-130, and I-765)
March 20th, 2018 (Day 1): Package was received and Routed to National Benefits Center
March 28th, 2018 (Day 8): USCIS cashed the check.
March 29th, 2018 (Day 9): USCIS sent 3 NOAs.
March 30th, 2018 (Day 10): USCIS sent NOA - Finger Print Appointment Notice.
April 5th, 2018 (Day 16): I received all the NOAs. Finger Print Appointments was on April 18th.
April 13th, 2018 (Day 24): USCIS mailed a Request for Initial Evidence for form I-485.
April 18th, 2018 (Day 29): I walked in and done with the finger print.
April 21th, 2018 (Day 32): I received the Request for Initial Evidence (YELLOW LETTER).
May 20th, 2018 (Day 61): I sent the ROE response.
May 24th, 2018 (Day 65): ROE response was received by National Benefit Center.
June 3rd, 2018 (Day 75): I received "Courtesy Letter to Applicant" dated on May 29th 2018 (Day 70) about the medical exam I-693 that I should bring it to the interview. (PINK LETTER)

Today, it's day 81. I haven't heard anything about the I-765 and I'm running out of money.

Any suggestions or thoughts?

You will have to call USCIS and request a EAD expidite under the severe financial hardship category.

[HSH.94]

You will have to call USCIS and request a EAD expidite under the severe financial hardship category.

I already did it on Thursday. She told me that I should receive a mail within 5 days from the National Beneft Center if they want a proof. I?m waiting now. Sha said also if I didn?t receive anything then I don?t need to call them because the EAD within the regular processing time.

[longee94]

I already did it on Thursday. She told me that I should receive a mail within 5 days from the National Beneft Center if they want a proof. I?m waiting now. Sha said also if I didn?t receive anything then I don?t need to call them because the EAD within the regular processing time.

You will most likely recieve an email from USCIS. If you follow your case status online (after creating an online account), you should see the message "On June 5, 2018, we sent a response to your request to have your case expedited, referral number xxx." Watch for this as its possible that they incorrectly took your email address when you made the request. If you haven't heard from USCIS, but you see the message, call them and they will tell you how to send the evidence- usually by fax.

[bluekinraf19]

Hi

Hi Guys I am a May filer. I am sorry if I am in this group writing about my experience. But since we are filing for the same year I would just like to know if when your case status online changes from "FINGERPRINT FEE RECEIVED" to "CASE IS READY TO BE SCHEDULED FOR AN INTERVIEW" how long did you guys wait until you got your interview notice?

I am from Sacramento btw. Hope we get our documents faster.

Goodluck everyone.

Raffa

May 3, 2018- Submitted Packet to chicago Lockbox
May 4, 2018- PD date for i-765, i-131
May 7, 2018- Received according to USCIS signed by R Mercado
May 9, 2018- PD Received by the National Benefits Center i-485
May 18, 2018- Notice date for Biometrics
June 4, 2018- Biometrics done
June 7, 2018- Case changed online from ?Fingerprint Fee received? to ?case Ready to be scheduled for an interview?

[abe83]

Hello, I'm just wondering if my case is still in the normal processing time. If you check my timeline I received ?notice was returned...? raised and SR and nothing yet except they updated my case to ?Name was updated? any help please?

[apdxjourney]

Portland, OR filer update

Received my notice to appear for initial interview on 6/9. Interview scheduled for 7/12 at 7:45 AM. Here is an updated timeline:
3/29/18: Application received by USCIS (Concurrent filing)
4/27/18: Biometrics appointment notification and courtesy letter for medical received
5/8/18: Biometrics appointment completed.
5/22/18: Ready to be scheduled for interview.
6/4/18: Interview scheduled (Email update only)
6/9/18: Notice to appear for initial interview received in mail for 7/12/18 at 7:45 AM

Question for all those who applied: I know one of the most common questions asked in married based interview is how we met. My husband and I met online on okcupid. Should we anticipate more questions regarding our relationship because we met online? What can we do to prepare? I appreciate all suggestions. Thank you for all the help!

[MissTz1982]

Received my notice to appear for initial interview on 6/9. Interview scheduled for 7/12 at 7:45 AM. Here is an updated timeline:
3/29/18: Application received by USCIS (Concurrent filing)
4/27/18: Biometrics appointment notification and courtesy letter for medical received
5/8/18: Biometrics appointment completed.
5/22/18: Ready to be scheduled for interview.
6/4/18: Interview scheduled (Email update only)
6/9/18: Notice to appear for initial interview received in mail for 7/12/18 at 7:45 AM

Question for all those who applied: I know one of the most common questions asked in married based interview is how we met. My husband and I met online on okcupid. Should we anticipate more questions regarding our relationship because we met online? What can we do to prepare? I appreciate all suggestions. Thank you for all the help!

Not really. Honestly most people meet online these days. @Kaylip this user on this forum met her husband online but if I?m not mistaken she had evidence of emails, texts and other communications as evidence. She was approved right on the spot.