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

[mynameis]

Here is my timeline:
02/09/17- arrival on B1/b2 visa
04/02/17- hubby proposed
04/20/17- found out we are pregnant
06/12/17- courthouse marriage in Rockville,MD
12/20/17- gave birth to a beautiful baby boy
12/28/17- hubby took his oath ceremony

We hired a lawyer because I have been out of status for a while, we had to wait for my husband's citizenship.

field office is in Baltimore

Marriage-based AOS - Concurrent filing.
03/15/2018 - Priority date.
03/27/2018 - Four Email/Text notifications 12:19pm; 12:20am; 12:21am; 12:22am.
03/30/2018 - Four I-797 Notice of Action letters received by mail.
04/02/2018 - Biometrics Appointment Notice for 04/16/17.
04/11/2018 - Biometrics Walk-in - (had to go back to get marriage certificate because I am changing my surname, it was a good thing that I did a walk-in though, if I went with my scheduled date I wouldnt have made it on time)
I am starting to worry why my case hasnt been updated after biometrics and then this;

04/18/2018 - received an email "Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview"

Now, dear husband and I have to prep for the interview cos we both are bad about the important dates 😅

[deniz]

Here is my timeline:
02/09/17- arrival on B1/b2 visa
04/02/17- hubby proposed
04/20/17- found out we are pregnant
06/12/17- courthouse marriage in Rockville,MD
12/20/17- gave birth to a beautiful baby boy
12/28/17- hubby took his oath ceremony

We hired a lawyer because I have been out of status for a while, we had to wait for my husband's citizenship.

field office is in Baltimore

Marriage-based AOS - Concurrent filing.
03/15/2018 - Priority date.
03/27/2018 - Four Email/Text notifications 12:19pm; 12:20am; 12:21am; 12:22am.
03/30/2018 - Four I-797 Notice of Action letters received by mail.
04/02/2018 - Biometrics Appointment Notice for 04/16/17.
04/11/2018 - Biometrics Walk-in - (had to go back to get marriage certificate because I am changing my surname, it was a good thing that I did a walk-in though, if I went with my scheduled date I wouldnt have made it on time)
I am starting to worry why my case hasnt been updated after biometrics and then this;

04/18/2018 - received an email "Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview"

Now, dear husband and I have to prep for the interview cos we both are bad about the important dates 😅

I have a question. To check EAD timeline, do we need to check Chicago office processing time or our local office processing time? Btw it's a marriage based application.

[mynameis]

@deniz it's based on your local field office processing time

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

I have a question. To check EAD timeline, do we need to check Chicago office processing time or our local office processing time? Btw it's a marriage based application.

The processing times tool is only being tested on 4 pilot forms: Those are:
Form N-400, Application for Naturalization;
Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card;
Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status; and
Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence.

All other forms are non-pilot forms. For I-765, they will continue to use the same calculation they've always used. Right now, they're saying between 2 to 5 months. https://www.uscis.gov/news/news-rele...ocessing-times They should just abolish EAD?AP altogether and go straight to interviews. Reallocate all that manpower and resources and pre-adjudicate cases for the field offices.

[Etan23]

Hello guys, i?ve Been reading these posts for a while and decided to post my experience. I?m just so confused. My case is marriage-based we filed beginning of March but I received and email yesterday saying my employment-based interview has been scheduled and they will mail me the notice with the date.
Here is my timeline:

PD: 03/05/18
Biometrics done: 04/05/18
Interview scheduled email: 04/16/18

It?s happening way too fast. I just want to know anyone has a similar story and had actually got the interview notice with the date. It?s only been 40 days since we filed.

Thanks. Best luck to you all.

Hi, similar case to mine.

they received my application on March 2nd, and I had my biometrics done on 4/4/2018.

Yesterday, 4/17/2018, I got an email saying they are scheduling the interview as well.
Is it the same thing as yours? Do you get the interview date already? I have not get any follow up since then.

[jazzya]

Here is my timeline:
02/09/17- arrival on B1/b2 visa
04/02/17- hubby proposed
04/20/17- found out we are pregnant
06/12/17- courthouse marriage in Rockville,MD
12/20/17- gave birth to a beautiful baby boy
12/28/17- hubby took his oath ceremony

We hired a lawyer because I have been out of status for a while, we had to wait for my husband's citizenship.

field office is in Baltimore

Marriage-based AOS - Concurrent filing.
03/15/2018 - Priority date.
03/27/2018 - Four Email/Text notifications 12:19pm; 12:20am; 12:21am; 12:22am.
03/30/2018 - Four I-797 Notice of Action letters received by mail.
04/02/2018 - Biometrics Appointment Notice for 04/16/17.
04/11/2018 - Biometrics Walk-in - (had to go back to get marriage certificate because I am changing my surname, it was a good thing that I did a walk-in though, if I went with my scheduled date I wouldnt have made it on time)
I am starting to worry why my case hasnt been updated after biometrics and then this;

04/18/2018 - received an email "Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview"

Now, dear husband and I have to prep for the interview cos we both are bad about the important dates 😅

Hey, what do you mean by Priority date?
How long did it take for you to get the priority date after Sending out the packet

[flyforever85]

Hey, what do you mean by Priority date?
How long did it take for you to get the priority date after Sending out the packet

After biometric the following step (and final theoretically) is to have the interview. The fact that you are ready to be schedule for an interview is great, means everything went smooth so far but tha doesn't mean your interview will be scheduled that soon. It depends on your office, it might take another 2 to 5 or more months minimum. Some cases (Cleveland, NC etc) even sooner.

[kaylip]

Hey, what do you mean by Priority date?
How long did it take for you to get the priority date after Sending out the packet

It's the date your package was received by USCIS. You get the date when u receive the Notice of Action receipts from USCIS.

[jazzya]

After biometric the following step (and final theoretically) is to have the interview. The fact that you are ready to be schedule for an interview is great, means everything went smooth so far but tha doesn't mean your interview will be scheduled that soon. It depends on your office, it might take another 2 to 5 or more months minimum. Some cases (Cleveland, NC etc) even sooner.

Got it, so a Priority date means something good, rather than bad. LOL.
Thanks

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It's the date your package was received by USCIS. You get the date when u receive the Notice of Action receipts from USCIS.

Got it, THe notice of action means the Notifications I get from the G1145 via email?

Thanks

[kaylip]

Got it, so a Priority date means something good, rather than bad. LOL.
Thanks

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Got it, THe notice of action means the Notifications I get from the G1145 via email?

Thanks

The Notice of Action is a letter called i797C. U will receive it in the mail. The emails just have the receipt numbers.

[jazzya]

The Notice of Action is a letter called i797C. U will receive it in the mail. The emails just have the receipt numbers.

Got it
that makes sense
How many days from submitting the documents will the notice of action come in the mail ?

[Riszo]

Waiting for biometrics appointment too

I am waiting for biometrics appointment too. Seems like it takes 6-10 days to receive it.

Good luck to us all!

deniz when did u send ur package?

I'm still waiting for my biometrics appt too...

Here is my Timeline
3/30/18: Sent package
4/2/18: USCIS received package; PD 4/2/18
4/12/18: Money order cashed
4/16/18: Received NOA in the mail
4/20/18: Still waiting for biometrics appointment

Please lets continue to share our timeline.....

[Afrolinda]

NoAs on the mail!

ok... That must be silly but I just wanted to share!
Feeling like something is finally happen.
So. Dispite of the recommendation to wait for the NoAs in the mail, I entered the web site and found that "Fingerprint Fee Was Received"!
And that's it!

Ah, by the way, we submited for my child too. Did anyone else submit for their child?

Just got 7 NoAs!

[ppsmp2002]

Just got 7 NoAs!

Nice

Im still waiting for my Biometric appointment.

[Afrolinda]

Nice

Im still waiting for my Biometric appointment.

Be strong, cause the real waiting still coming!