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

[BayAreaCaliAOS]

Here in the same boat! What country are you traveling to? I?m headed to Mexico this year and am really nervous about using my combo card to re-enter...

I looked at every single field office and I?m pretty sure that SF is literally the slowest office out there. So frustrating...

Hey,
So I?m traveling to the Philippines.
Was out of status for years, and got married last year.
Everythjng should be fine as long as we dont have any criminal history.
When are you traveling?

[AngelaPhelan]

PD 3/2/2018, Interview Was Scheduled, but NO LETTER YET

Hey friends! I got an email and text notification on 1/23/2019 saying that they scheduled my interview on 1/18/2019. Now it has been 10 days since they "scheduled" my interview and I still haven't received the letter....Should I be concerned?

[BayAreaCaliAOS]

Hey friends! I got an email and text notification on 1/23/2019 saying that they scheduled my interview on 1/18/2019. Now it has been 10 days since they "scheduled" my interview and I still haven't received the letter....Should I be concerned?

Yay congrats!
Btw which one is your FO?

[keldreams]

I?ll be traveling in October...

Hey,
So I?m traveling to the Philippines.
Was out of status for years, and got married last year.
Everythjng should be fine as long as we dont have any criminal history.
When are you traveling?

[AngelaPhelan]

Yay congrats!
Btw which one is your FO?

Atlanta GA. 11 days since status change still no letter I'm gonna call customer service if I don't get letter this Friday, can't miss the interview

[gaps0214]

Hi! So I?m traveling to my country next month using my AP.
Any advice coming back? Which line should we take?
Coming back with my husband, my brother and his wife to visit.
Thank you!

I've travelled alone on EAD/AP to Manila last October, my husband however was at the CBP land entry from Canada to Washington state, where we were directed to a secondary immigration check point, they asked both of us to be present in the queue, they'll ask a couple of questions but nothing to worry about. Immigration Officer will finally explain about the departure card that they'll staple onto your passport. If you're entering CBP entry at the SFO international I've read somewhere in the forums that you should line up in those designated for US citizens together with your husband because your AP is attached to him. Your brother and his wife (if not US citizens) should line up in those designated for visitors. If your husband has Global Entry or NEXXUS, you should skip that because that will only let him through, leaving you to line up with your brother and his wife, where things could be tricky without your husband beside you to explain your AP with the immigration officer. You should still expect to go through a secondary immigration check as I described earlier.

Have a safe trip and enjoy your visit home.

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

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Anyone of the March Filers in the thread from Seattle, WA?
Have you received any interview notices yet?
Thanks

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

[BayAreaCaliAOS]

I've travelled alone on EAD/AP to Manila last October, my husband however was at the CBP land entry from Canada to Washington state, where we were directed to a secondary immigration check point, they asked both of us to be present in the queue, they'll ask a couple of questions but nothing to worry about. Immigration Officer will finally explain about the departure card that they'll staple onto your passport. If you're entering CBP entry at the SFO international I've read somewhere in the forums that you should line up in those designated for US citizens together with your husband because your AP is attached to him. Your brother and his wife (if not US citizens) should line up in those designated for visitors. If your husband has Global Entry or NEXXUS, you should skip that because that will only let him through, leaving you to line up with your brother and his wife, where things could be tricky without your husband beside you to explain your AP with the immigration officer. You should still expect to go through a secondary immigration check as I described earlier.

Have a safe trip and enjoy your visit home.

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

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Anyone of the March Filers in the thread from Seattle, WA?
Have you received any interview notices yet?
Thanks

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

I really appreciate your response.
I do have a question, so would it be ok if my brother and his wife aren?t in the same line as my husband and I?

[Kathy234]

I got email interview scheduled on 1/18 Philadelphia PD 3/09
I called next morning, asked for tier 2 and they told me the date of interview

Atlanta GA. 11 days since status change still no letter I'm gonna call customer service if I don't get letter this Friday, can't miss the interview

[gaps0214]

I really appreciate your response.
I do have a question, so would it be ok if my brother and his wife aren?t in the same line as my husband and I?

Yes, I think it would be perfectly fine for your brother and his wife to go in their designated lines, and should approach immigration officer together when their turn comes. I would err on the side of caution though and remind them that they should avoid informing the immigration officer that they travelled into the US with you and your husband in the same flight. Let them make a general declaration that they're visiting you and your husband and keeping your husband's address and mobile/contact information handy if that information isnt yet clear in the inbound customs form.

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

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I got email interview scheduled on 1/18 Philadelphia PD 3/09
I called next morning, asked for tier 2 and they told me the date of interview

So how long was it from PD to email for the scheduled interview?
Thanks :-)

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

[belu31]

Hi! So I?m traveling to my country next month using my AP.
Any advice coming back? Which line should we take?
Coming back with my husband, my brother and his wife to visit.
Thank you!

I would use the US citizen line but do not tell the employee at the beginning of the line that you are traveling on AP.

[keldreams]

Why would you advise that?

I would use the US citizen line but do not tell the employee at the beginning of the line that you are traveling on AP.

[AngelaPhelan]

I would use the US citizen line but do not tell the employee at the beginning of the line that you are traveling on AP.

I don't think you can do that. When I came back to the US with Advance Parole I still used the visitors line, and my US citizen husband went through the citizen's line. And later at the secondary inspection the officer told me that my husband could've come in the same visitor's line as me, he literally said "you can't go in the same line as him but he's a citizen so he can go in the same line as you"

[NYFilingforHusband]

I don't think you can do that. When I came back to the US with Advance Parole I still used the visitors line, and my US citizen husband went through the citizen's line. And later at the secondary inspection the officer told me that my husband could've come in the same visitor's line as me, he literally said "you can't go in the same line as him but he's a citizen so he can go in the same line as you"

That's funny because my husband (UK Citizen) always comes in the same line as me (US citizen) when we arrive back in the US. It just totally depends on the officer you deal with.

[gaps0214]

March 2018 Filers - Has anyone filed for EAD/AP extension yet?

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

[hemina60]

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

I have applied for EAD and AP extension for my husband. Last week we got the I-797s of both I-765 and I-131 stating that we have received your case. My husband's EAD is expiring in July 2019.