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

[enricoagain]

New York march 2018 filers

Is there someone who filed AOS last march and received news about scheduling the interview?
My wife was here with a turistic visa when we decided to get married. After we got married last march we filed for the AOS
Thank you for sharing!

[gaps0214]

NYC Queens April 2018 Filer

Is there someone who filed AOS last march and received news about scheduling the interview?
My wife was here with a turistic visa when we decided to get married. After we got married last march we filed for the AOS
Thank you for sharing!

I am personally aware of someone in NYC filing in Queens for AOS last April 2018 and has gotten their GC interview January this year.
Hopefully your interview is coming up soon too.

Cheers,

Married to USC, on C9 AOS, same-sex marriage, Seattle, WA
PD: March 22, 2018
RD: April 6, 2018
Biometrics: April 27, 2018
RFE: June 11, 2018
RFE Resolved: June 21, 2018
Requested expedite through ROC: Negative outcome
July 9, 2018: I-485 Status Changed to Case is Ready to be Scheduled for Interview
August 15, 2018: EAD/AP Approval Notice Received by Email
August 22, 2018: SS Card in Hand
August 31, 2018: EAD/AP Combo Card in Hand
September 1, 2018: Used EAD/AP Combo Card to apply for Canadian Visitors Visa
September 3, 2018: Canadian TRV approved
October 24, 2018: Travelled outside of US for medical purpose
November 4, 2018: Crossed into US border from Canada using EAD/AP Combo Card, Parole Approved
February 22, 2019: Sent Renewal Application for EAD/AP

[B_Andie]

Seattle filer

My EAD expires in mid-June. My lawyers filed the renewal in late December and no, so far I have not received interview schedule.

Note that as you I am a Seattle filer and my case is ready for interview since April 2018.

I honestly expect to have an interview schedule between April and May.

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If any one in the thread has already filed for EAD/AP extension please confirm if you have either received (1) a Notice of Action (2) a Notice of Interview Date.
I am about to reach the 120 day mark before my EAD/AP date of expiration, and I plan to send an early renewal application on the 119th day mark.
There seems to be indications from others in the forum that an application to extend EAD/AP triggers an interview schedule being set.
Looking forward to read any response.
Thank you.

Married to USC, on C9 AOS, same-sex marriage, Seattle, WA
PD: March 22, 2018
RD: April 6, 2018
Biometrics: April 27, 2018
RFE: June 11, 2018
RFE Resolved: June 21, 2018
Requested expedite through ROC: Negative outcome
July 9, 2018: I-485 Status Changed to Case is Ready to be Scheduled for Interview
August 15, 2018: EAD/AP Approval Notice Received by Email
August 22, 2018: SS Card in Hand
August 31, 2018: EAD/AP Combo Card in Hand
September 1, 2018: Used EAD/AP Combo Card to apply for Canadian Visitors Visa
September 3, 2018: Canadian TRV approved
October 24, 2018: Travelled outside of US for medical purpose
November 4, 2018: Crossed into US border from Canada using EAD/AP Combo Card, Parole Approved

[gaps0214]

My EAD expires in mid-June. My lawyers filed the renewal in late December and no, so far I have not received interview schedule.

Note that as you I am a Seattle filer and my case is ready for interview since April 2018.

I honestly expect to have an interview schedule between April and May.

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Thanks for responding to my inquiry.
Your timeline isn't clear but how many months from PD/RD is your expected interview schedule in April/May assuming 2019?
Did your lawyers give you this expectation?
I was also wondering how long after your EAD renewal was sent out did you get back a Notice of Action from USCIS.
Thanks again for taking time to respond.

Cheers,

Married to USC, on C9 AOS, same-sex marriage, Seattle, WA
PD: March 22, 2018
RD: April 6, 2018
Biometrics: April 27, 2018
RFE: June 11, 2018
RFE Resolved: June 21, 2018
Requested expedite through ROC: Negative outcome
July 9, 2018: I-485 Status Changed to Case is Ready to be Scheduled for Interview
August 15, 2018: EAD/AP Approval Notice Received by Email
August 22, 2018: SS Card in Hand
August 31, 2018: EAD/AP Combo Card in Hand
September 1, 2018: Used EAD/AP Combo Card to apply for Canadian Visitors Visa
September 3, 2018: Canadian TRV approved
October 24, 2018: Travelled outside of US for medical purpose
November 4, 2018: Crossed into US border from Canada using EAD/AP Combo Card, Parole Approved
March 22, 2019: Sent renewal for EAD/AP

[B_Andie]

My PD is 3/18/2018.
I am assuming any time between those months. This information was provided by my lawyer but could be wrong. They manage way more cases so maybe they have seen a trend.

10 days after renewal I got a letter confirming I did not need to have background check so I would expect to have the renewal in 4 months (~) maybe early May?

In general I am not in a rush :-). Do you know anyone else from Seattle who applied in similar dates?

Thanks for responding to my inquiry.
Your timeline isn't clear but how many months from PD/RD is your expected interview schedule in April/May assuming 2019?
Did your lawyers give you this expectation?
I was also wondering how long after your EAD renewal was sent out did you get back a Notice of Action from USCIS.
Thanks again for taking time to respond.

Cheers,

Married to USC, on C9 AOS, same-sex marriage, Seattle, WA
PD: March 22, 2018
RD: April 6, 2018
Biometrics: April 27, 2018
RFE: June 11, 2018
RFE Resolved: June 21, 2018
Requested expedite through ROC: Negative outcome
July 9, 2018: I-485 Status Changed to Case is Ready to be Scheduled for Interview
August 15, 2018: EAD/AP Approval Notice Received by Email
August 22, 2018: SS Card in Hand
August 31, 2018: EAD/AP Combo Card in Hand
September 1, 2018: Used EAD/AP Combo Card to apply for Canadian Visitors Visa
September 3, 2018: Canadian TRV approved
October 24, 2018: Travelled outside of US for medical purpose
November 4, 2018: Crossed into US border from Canada using EAD/AP Combo Card, Parole Approved
March 22, 2019: Sent renewal for EAD/AP

[NDkingdom]

Interview Scheduled

It's been almost a year since we began our application, and yesterday our interview has finally been scheduled. Now I'm just waiting for the appointment notice to arrive in the mail. Our appointment will be at the Santa Ana, CA office. The UCSIC website shows that the current processing time for an I-485 application at the Santa Ana office is 14 to 25 months. I'm glad it wasn't closer to 25 months. Now I'm preparing all of my documents, photos and evidence for the interview. Hope everything goes well!



3/28/18: Priority Date
4/9/18: Application Fee checks are cashed
4/13/18: Notice of Receipt for I-130 and I-485
4/20/18: Received appointment notice for biometrics appointment
4/26/18: Received request for initial evidence (English translation of Brazilian birth certificate)
5/2/18: Biometrics appointment completed
5/8/18: Initial evidence was received by USCIS- case was resumed
5/21/18: Online update: Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview
3/6/19: Online update: Interview has been scheduled

[gaps0214]

It's been almost a year since we began our application, and yesterday our interview has finally been scheduled. Now I'm just waiting for the appointment notice to arrive in the mail. Our appointment will be at the Santa Ana, CA office. The UCSIC website shows that the current processing time for an I-485 application at the Santa Ana office is 14 to 25 months. I'm glad it wasn't closer to 25 months. Now I'm preparing all of my documents, photos and evidence for the interview. Hope everything goes well!



3/28/18: Priority Date
4/9/18: Application Fee checks are cashed
4/13/18: Notice of Receipt for I-130 and I-485
4/20/18: Received appointment notice for biometrics appointment
4/26/18: Received request for initial evidence (English translation of Brazilian birth certificate)
5/2/18: Biometrics appointment completed
5/8/18: Initial evidence was received by USCIS- case was resumed
5/21/18: Online update: Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview
3/6/19: Online update: Interview has been scheduled

Congratulations! And best of luck, there is a boat load of resources in these threads about preparing well for the interview, do keep us posted on your interview experience.

Cheers,

Married to USC, on C9 AOS, same-sex marriage, Seattle, WA
PD: March 22, 2018
RD: April 6, 2018
Biometrics: April 27, 2018
RFE: June 11, 2018
RFE Resolved: June 21, 2018
Requested expedite through ROC: Negative outcome
July 9, 2018: I-485 Status Changed to Case is Ready to be Scheduled for Interview
August 15, 2018: EAD/AP Approval Notice Received by Email
August 22, 2018: SS Card in Hand
August 31, 2018: EAD/AP Combo Card in Hand
September 1, 2018: Used EAD/AP Combo Card to apply for Canadian Visitors Visa
September 3, 2018: Canadian TRV approved
October 24, 2018: Travelled outside of US for medical purpose
November 4, 2018: Crossed into US border from Canada using EAD/AP Combo Card, Parole Approved
March 22, 2019: Sent renewal for EAD/AP

[NDkingdom]

Congratulations! And best of luck, there is a boat load of resources in these threads about preparing well for the interview, do keep us posted on your interview experience.

Cheers,

Married to USC, on C9 AOS, same-sex marriage, Seattle, WA
PD: March 22, 2018
RD: April 6, 2018
Biometrics: April 27, 2018
RFE: June 11, 2018
RFE Resolved: June 21, 2018
Requested expedite through ROC: Negative outcome
July 9, 2018: I-485 Status Changed to Case is Ready to be Scheduled for Interview
August 15, 2018: EAD/AP Approval Notice Received by Email
August 22, 2018: SS Card in Hand
August 31, 2018: EAD/AP Combo Card in Hand
September 1, 2018: Used EAD/AP Combo Card to apply for Canadian Visitors Visa
September 3, 2018: Canadian TRV approved
October 24, 2018: Travelled outside of US for medical purpose
November 4, 2018: Crossed into US border from Canada using EAD/AP Combo Card, Parole Approved
March 22, 2019: Sent renewal for EAD/AP

Thank you so much! I just called UCSIC and talked to a Tier 2 officer to find out our appointment date- its April 12th. After all the anticipation and a year of waiting I can't believe we're at the finish line. I have a lot of preparation to do, but I'm optimistic that the interview will go well. After the interview I will definitely post a report here of what happened.

[Cendyb07]

April 23rd filer

PD April 23rd 2018
Buena Park CA
National benefit center
May 22nd: Biometrics
June 25th: Bios completed
Septiembre 14th: Courtesy letter (I-693 was not received)
September 26th: Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview
October 1st: RFE for I-765
October 22nd: USCIS received RFE I-765
November 5th: new card is being produce I-765
November 8th: card was mailed I-765
November 14th: EAD on hand

[Cendyb07]

It's been almost a year since we began our application, and yesterday our interview has finally been scheduled. Now I'm just waiting for the appointment notice to arrive in the mail. Our appointment will be at the Santa Ana, CA office. The UCSIC website shows that the current processing time for an I-485 application at the Santa Ana office is 14 to 25 months. I'm glad it wasn't closer to 25 months. Now I'm preparing all of my documents, photos and evidence for the interview. Hope everything goes well!



3/28/18: Priority Date
4/9/18: Application Fee checks are cashed
4/13/18: Notice of Receipt for I-130 and I-485
4/20/18: Received appointment notice for biometrics appointment
4/26/18: Received request for initial evidence (English translation of Brazilian birth certificate)
5/2/18: Biometrics appointment completed
5/8/18: Initial evidence was received by USCIS- case was resumed
5/21/18: Online update: Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview
3/6/19: Online update: Interview has been scheduled

Am excited for u my PD is April 23rd I hope to get my interview scheduled soon

[tx2018]

AOS for Parents

I filed concurrent I130 and I 485, I130, Advanced AP AOS for my mother.
We From Texas

Enter B2 on March 03/2018
Package sent March 25. Chicago Lockbox
PD: 03/28/2018
P/F: 04/28/2018
RFE: 05/01/18 Missing Affidavit of Support of Sponsor . We have 2nd sponsors in file but not the original Sponsor.
RFE Received: 05/15/18 and Resume
05/25/18 Case ready for schedule.
08/01/18 Contact US SENATOR ask for help with AP and EAD. 7 days later we got combo card.
10/2018 Received Approval letter for GC. 10/15/18 GC in hand. No interview.

We send in tons of certified documents, every thing translation in English and Birth Certificate older one is better, newest BC can be **** now a day. , photos. Hope this information will help y'all's in here. Best with luck.

[BayAreaCaliAOS]

I just want to share my timeline below.
Yesterday I filed for renewal of my combo card.
Now I gota wait for response.

[gaps0214]

I just want to share my timeline below.
Yesterday I filed for renewal of my combo card.
Now I gota wait for response.

Hi, did you send your renewal by regular or certified mail? I sent mine by regular mail and this is the 3rd week since and I haven't received any Notice of Action nor my online case status has changed.
Please post an update when you receive your renewal 767 as I will also when I receive mine.
Cheers,

Married to USC, on C9 AOS, same-sex marriage, Seattle, WA
PD: March 22, 2018
RD: April 6, 2018
Biometrics: April 27, 2018
RFE: June 11, 2018
RFE Resolved: June 21, 2018
Requested expedite through ROC: Negative outcome
July 9, 2018: I-485 Status Changed to Case is Ready to be Scheduled for Interview
August 15, 2018: EAD/AP Approval Notice Received by Email
August 22, 2018: SS Card in Hand
August 31, 2018: EAD/AP Combo Card in Hand
September 1, 2018: Used EAD/AP Combo Card to apply for Canadian Visitors Visa
September 3, 2018: Canadian TRV approved
October 24, 2018: Travelled outside of US for medical purpose
November 4, 2018: Crossed into US border from Canada using EAD/AP Combo Card, Parole Approved
February 22, 2019: Extension of EAD/AP Sent

[BayAreaCaliAOS]

Hi, did you send your renewal by regular or certified mail? I sent mine by regular mail and this is the 3rd week since and I haven't received any Notice of Action nor my online case status has changed.
Please post an update when you receive your renewal 767 as I will also when I receive mine.
Cheers,

Married to USC, on C9 AOS, same-sex marriage, Seattle, WA
PD: March 22, 2018
RD: April 6, 2018
Biometrics: April 27, 2018
RFE: June 11, 2018
RFE Resolved: June 21, 2018
Requested expedite through ROC: Negative outcome
July 9, 2018: I-485 Status Changed to Case is Ready to be Scheduled for Interview
August 15, 2018: EAD/AP Approval Notice Received by Email
August 22, 2018: SS Card in Hand
August 31, 2018: EAD/AP Combo Card in Hand
September 1, 2018: Used EAD/AP Combo Card to apply for Canadian Visitors Visa
September 3, 2018: Canadian TRV approved
October 24, 2018: Travelled outside of US for medical purpose
November 4, 2018: Crossed into US border from Canada using EAD/AP Combo Card, Parole Approved
February 22, 2019: Extension of EAD/AP Sent

We did priority mail. I?ll let you know how it goes.
I?m sure it takes time for them to process just like how we send our first package.

[gaps0214]

EAD/AP Renewal Application Status?

Posting an update on my EAD/AP renewal.
So I sent out my renewal for both EAD/AP together at 180 days to expiry date of my EAD/AP combo card.
I-797 for AP Renewal received 3 weeks after, somehow the EAD Renewal is still finding its way through the system.
I am secretly hoping that with the I-797 for EAD Renewal will lead to an Interview Notice shortly after as well.
Happy St. Patrick's weekend to all.

Cheers,

Married to USC, on C9 AOS, same-sex marriage, Seattle, WA
PD: March 22, 2018
RD: April 6, 2018
Biometrics: April 27, 2018
RFE: June 11, 2018
RFE Resolved: June 21, 2018
Requested expedite through ROC: Negative outcome
July 9, 2018: I-485 Status Changed to Case is Ready to be Scheduled for Interview
August 15, 2018: EAD/AP Approval Notice Received by Email
August 22, 2018: SS Card in Hand
August 31, 2018: EAD/AP Combo Card in Hand
September 1, 2018: Used EAD/AP Combo Card to apply for Canadian Visitors Visa
September 3, 2018: Canadian TRV approved
October 24, 2018: Travelled outside of US for medical purpose
November 4, 2018: Crossed into US border from Canada using EAD/AP Combo Card, Parole Approved
February 22, 2019: Extension of EAD/AP Sent
March 15, 2019: Received 797 on AP Renewal