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    Here's my timeline:

    Filed I-130, I-130A, I-485, I-765, I-864, I-131 (spouse)
    Priority Date: 03/15/2018
    Date Received NOA: 03/30/2018
    Received Biometrics Letter: 04/06/2018 to 04/16/2018
    Biometrics Done: 04/10/2018 (walk-in)

    Just recieved this email, what does this mean? Are they planing to skip EAD/AP and set an interview?

    "...There has been a recent processing action taken on your case.

    Receipt Number: MSC **** **** **

    Application Type: I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR ADJUST STATUS

    Your Case Status: Testing and Interview

    As of April 18, 2018, we are ready to schedule your Form I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR ADJUST STATUS, Receipt Number MSC **** **** , for an interview. We will schedule your interview and send you a notice. Please follow any instructions in the notice. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

    If your case status indicates that you are currently in this step, you have either been scheduled for an interview or are in line to be scheduled for an interview. The amount of time your application will remain in this step will vary by office and is largely determined by the number of cases ahead of yours. The interview notice will have specifics about time, location and anything you will need to bring to your interview. If your application remains pending beyond our normal processing times (as shown below) please contact our national customer service center at 1-800-375-5283. Please note that not every application/applicant will require an interview. In some instances, an interview is required by regulation and others an interview is requested because USCIS has determined that this is the most efficient means to determine eligibility. For a naturalization application the interview will include your taking the required English and/or Civics tests (unless exempt or waived).

    Log-in to your myUSCIS account to view your case history and understand what you can expect to happen next on your case.
    Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at under Check Processing Times.

  • #2
    Originally posted by Tzviki View Post
    Here's my timeline:

    Filed I-130, I-130A, I-485, I-765, I-864, I-131 (spouse)
    Priority Date: 03/15/2018
    Date Received NOA: 03/30/2018
    Received Biometrics Letter: 04/06/2018 to 04/16/2018
    Biometrics Done: 04/10/2018 (walk-in)

    Just recieved this email, what does this mean? Are they planing to skip EAD/AP and set an interview?

    "...There has been a recent processing action taken on your case.

    Receipt Number: MSC **** **** **

    Application Type: I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR ADJUST STATUS

    Your Case Status: Testing and Interview

    As of April 18, 2018, we are ready to schedule your Form I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR ADJUST STATUS, Receipt Number MSC **** **** , for an interview. We will schedule your interview and send you a notice. Please follow any instructions in the notice. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

    If your case status indicates that you are currently in this step, you have either been scheduled for an interview or are in line to be scheduled for an interview. The amount of time your application will remain in this step will vary by office and is largely determined by the number of cases ahead of yours. The interview notice will have specifics about time, location and anything you will need to bring to your interview. If your application remains pending beyond our normal processing times (as shown below) please contact our national customer service center at 1-800-375-5283. Please note that not every application/applicant will require an interview. In some instances, an interview is required by regulation and others an interview is requested because USCIS has determined that this is the most efficient means to determine eligibility. For a naturalization application the interview will include your taking the required English and/or Civics tests (unless exempt or waived).

    Log-in to your myUSCIS account to view your case history and understand what you can expect to happen next on your case.
    Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at under Check Processing Times.
    It looks like whoever put that letter together, did not take the time to delete the sentences that do not pertain to you; e.g., In some instances, an interview is required by regulation and others an interview is requested because USCIS has determined that this is the most efficient means to determine eligibility. For a naturalization application the interview will include your taking the required English and/or Civics tests (unless exempt or waived).

    They use templates. Could be a sign that they're trying to work fast, for a change.

    This means your case has been reviewed and deemed complete. Now you are in the waiting area, at the door that leads to the queue. You're not quite in the queue. Only so many people get in the queue at a time. They do this in clusters. Sort of like getting into a night club. You wait outside of the metal bars/fence. The bouncer pre-selects the next 20 people that are going to get into the club, once the next 20 people leave.
    The inside of the club = interview scheduled.
    Inside the metal bars/fence = We are scheduling your interview.
    Outside of the fence = we are ready to schedule your interview.

    What's your field office?

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    • #3
      Thanks for the answer! Mount Laurel NJ, 9.5 to 21 months

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      • #4
        QUOTE=Tzviki;563229]Thanks for the answer! Mount Laurel NJ, 9.5 to 21 months[/QUOTE]

        I know those numbers don't sound very exciting BUT here's what they mean, in case you have not come across that information. 9.5 months is how long it takes to process 50% of cases and 21 months is how long it takes 93% of cases. Now of those 50% 9.5 months is also the longest any of those cases took to process. In other words, other cases processed faster than that.

        You also have to remember that family based = all Family categories; not just immediate relatives. It's everyone. So right there, you can imagine that cases outside of our category will likely take longer. So you could speculate the wait for immediate relatives would be somewhat shorter. You didn't have any RFEs. Who knows? You might just be surprised.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Tzviki View Post
          Thanks for the answer! Mount Laurel NJ, 9.5 to 21 months
          Look at this person's timeline. Field office is Portland, Maine. Per USCIS website, 5.5 months to 16.5 months processing times BUT really, it only took 3 months from PD to approval. This person even had a RFE. However, it seems like they have their finger on the pulse at that field office.

          **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** ****
          Default Approved at Interview
          I had my Appointment on 3/21 and was approved after a friendly, but thorough Interview.

          I checked my case online today, and has updated to Case Approved. Here is my timeline for anyone that is interested.

          AOS Marriage Based
          12/22/2017: Case Received / Bio Metrics Fee Received (PD 12/19/2017)
          01/23/2018: RFE
          02/25/2018: Bio Appoinment
          02/01/2018: We received your response to our request for more information
          02/08/2018: Interview Ready to Be Scheduled
          02/14/2018: Interview Scheduled (03/21/2018)
          03/21/2018: Interview & Approval

          I'm just waiting for the Card to turn up now. I am impressed on how quickly the process went, even with an RFE. My conclusion is that the field office I attended seemed fairly quiet in comparison to how other major cities have been described on this forum. I am in Portland Maine, and I can only think that had something to do with it. Both times I visited the USCIS office it was fairly calm and relaxed, and not too busy and everything ran on time.

          Good luck to everyone still waiting!

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