April 2018 Fillies

[Tezza]

Marriage based AOS - I-130 (+I-131), I-485 & I-765

April 20th: Documents mailed in
April 23rd: Documents received by USCIS
May 4: Notice date
May 11: 4 NOA's received in mail

I was starting to get nervous as most people receive their NOA's faster than this.
Hopefully the rest of the process will be faster, this is nerve wrecking!

location: Toledo, Ohio

I feel you, the whole thing is nerve wracking! And when you see people's timelines that have moved quicker than yours it just makes you worry about what's happened to your own case! But it just goes by field office, some are faster than others. You can find processing times for each field office on the USCIS website.

It sounds like you're moving forward though. It's cheap to say but "be patient". It's easier said than done, I know!

Good luck.

[ItsCW28]

Marriage based AOS - I-130 (+I-131), I-485 & I-765

April 20th: Documents mailed in
April 23rd: Documents received by USCIS
May 4: Notice date
May 11: 4 NOA's received in mail

I was starting to get nervous as most people receive their NOA's faster than this.
Hopefully the rest of the process will be faster, this is nerve wrecking!

location: Toledo, Ohio

Tezza is right. It just depends on the office you?re applying from. Your case is coming along so I wouldn?t be too worried but I understand, we are all pretty anxious. You should be receiving your biometrics appointment notice in about 7-10 days. Keep us updated!

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

Marriage based AOS - I-130 (+I-131), I-485 & I-765

April 20th: Documents mailed in
April 23rd: Documents received by USCIS
May 4: Notice date
May 11: 4 NOA's received in mail

I was starting to get nervous as most people receive their NOA's faster than this.
Hopefully the rest of the process will be faster, this is nerve wrecking!

location: Toledo, Ohio

I do not see anything wrong with your timeline. You did mail your documents on a Friday, which added an extra day or two, and likely trusted USPS with this. Fedex is best for these matters.
Your NOAs were generated on May 4th, which tells me your receipt numbers were available 10 days post delivery of your AOS package to USCIS lockbox. You could have called the National Customer Service Number. There's never been an issue with getting the receipt numbers on day 10 if your applications have not been rejected, of course. OR you could have chatted with Emma.
Your NOAs arrived on May 11th. That is exactly 7 days after May 4th when they were generated. I'd say all of that is pretty standard. There were no delays.
You do have the Cleveland, OH office. That's the fasted office in the country. As soon as you get your biometrics appointment letter, just do a walk-in, and get it done. There may or may not be a computer glitch. Don't count on it. The biggest delays are always from RFEs and those are self-inflicted.

By the way, your field office is not involved in any of this before your case reaches the "Case is ready to be scheduled for interview" stage. Right now, your file is at the National Benefits Center. That used to be the Missouri Service Center. That's why your receipts start with MSC. Your file will remain there until your field office has a slot for your interview. In other words, all cases move relatively at the same speed up until the "case is ready to be scheduled for interview" stage. If you have a fast office, you get scheduled for interview. Your file is then sent from the NBC to your field office. You are also notified that it has been received by your field office.
If you have the Minneapolis Field office, one of the slowest in the country, (I do), your case will sit at that stage for a long time anywhere between 14.5 months to 18 months in some cases.

All the best.

[lts63]

Marriage based AOS - I-130, I-485, I-765, I-864

Sent via USPS on April 3rd with tracking to Chicago Lockbox.
Arrived at post office in Chicago, 60680 on April 4th
Email & text notifications received April 19th
Fees cashed on April 20th
I-797 NOA Receipts received in mail for all 3 forms on April 25th
Biometrics Appointment notice received in mail on April 27th for May 11th
Biometrics complete, Early walk-in on May 5th
Request for initial evidence on May 11th (forgot to give a copy of the untranslated BC and Marriage certificate)

[BeToledo]

Thank you all!
I know it was within the normal timing, which is why I didn't call USCIS or post to this forum in a state of panic. But there's a lot of people receiving them faster I kept my cool by searching for the slow ones, I'm just a very nervous person to begin with.

I will for sure keep you all updated on my process, just browsing here has given me a peace of mind I hope to be able to give others with my timeline myself.

[jazzya]

Thank you all!
I know it was within the normal timing, which is why I didn't call USCIS or post to this forum in a state of panic. But there's a lot of people receiving them faster I kept my cool by searching for the slow ones, I'm just a very nervous person to begin with.

I will for sure keep you all updated on my process, just browsing here has given me a peace of mind I hope to be able to give others with my timeline myself.

The whole process is a waiting game.
Dont give up hope!!

[hartfordfiler]

Hi !!!!

hi guys , new to the forum

Marriage based AOS - I-130, I-485 & I-765, I-131

Sent via USPS on April 11th with tracking to Chicago Lockbox.
Email & text notifications received April 19th
Biometrics appointment completed on May 1st
current status " reviewed biometrics and still processing your case" since May 1st

what's the next step and the expected timeline ?

Thanks

[rkc14]

EB2 filed at Dallas

Hi

I have found this forum very informative and helpful. Posting my case to the list of April filers

EB2 based AOS, I765 and I131
PD:02-15-2000
Application shipped by Fedex: 04-27-2018
Received at lockbox : 04-30-2018
Dallas Lockbox

Still waiting for NOA and check encashment. I have called USCIS helpline twice. both times i was connected to level 2. I was told by officer today morning - it takes 15-30 days for intake of a new application. I am still within that period and there is no reason to panic. Since my application has not yet been accepted at lockbox, they dont have any receipt number. They only have my A number...Will keep you all updated

thanks

[IRM2017]

Hi,

My AOS package was delivered to USCIS Chicago lockbox on April 23rd and no notice since then. Where can I call for informations? Or maybe Should I send the application again?
Thank you

[jazzya]

hi guys , new to the forum

Marriage based AOS - I-130, I-485 & I-765, I-131

Sent via USPS on April 11th with tracking to Chicago Lockbox.
Email & text notifications received April 19th
Biometrics appointment completed on May 1st
current status " reviewed biometrics and still processing your case" since May 1st

what's the next step and the expected timeline ?

Thanks

Welcome to the forum and congratulations for getting your package in.


This is a generic timeline based on what i read on this forum.

-Your case will be ready to schedule
-In about 3 months you will get your EAD with AP (can vary a little depending on the location)
-In the mean while you might have a date that will schedule your interview with USCIS
-Wait till your interview date

Do share what location you have applied from and I guess you will get more specific timelines based on people applying from a similar location

- - - Updated - - -

My AOS package was delivered to USCIS Chicago lockbox on April 23rd and no notice since then. Where can I call for informations? Or maybe Should I send the application again?
Thank you

You should call them TODAY, a simple google search will give you the contact number to USCIS - https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/contact-us
Their number is 800-375-5283

[rkc14]

My AOS package was delivered to USCIS Chicago lockbox on April 23rd and no notice since then. Where can I call for informations? Or maybe Should I send the application again?
Thank you

Call their customer care number 1-800-375-5283
select 2 and then again 2
you will be connected to an agent. i believe this is Tier 1. if they cannot get you information, you will be connected to Tier 2. Usually Tier 2 automatically routes to a call scheduler and you get a call back in 1-2 hours. At that point you speak to a Tier 2 officer. hope this helps.

[hartfordfiler]

Hi there , thanks for the reply. I filed from Hartford, CT.

Welcome to the forum and congratulations for getting your package in.


This is a generic timeline based on what i read on this forum.

-Your case will be ready to schedule
-In about 3 months you will get your EAD with AP (can vary a little depending on the location)
-In the mean while you might have a date that will schedule your interview with USCIS
-Wait till your interview date

Do share what location you have applied from and I guess you will get more specific timelines based on people applying from a similar location

- - - Updated - - -



You should call them TODAY, a simple google search will give you the contact number to USCIS - https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/contact-us
Their number is 800-375-5283

[IRM2017]

Thank you

Call their customer care number 1-800-375-5283
select 2 and then again 2
you will be connected to an agent. i believe this is Tier 1. if they cannot get you information, you will be connected to Tier 2. Usually Tier 2 automatically routes to a call scheduler and you get a call back in 1-2 hours. At that point you speak to a Tier 2 officer. hope this helps.

Just got the package back today, case rejected. Explanation was I-485 improperly filled and I found a date filled incorrect, I mean in European format.

[jazzya]

Hi there , thanks for the reply. I filed from Hartford, CT.

So it has around 10 months on minimum processing time. So your case should follow the same time as other people here. Its the average time.

[lts63]

Marriage based AOS - I-130, I-485, I-765, I-864, now 44 days in the process.

04/04/18: Priority Date
04/19/18: Email & text notifications saying cases received
04/20/18: Checks cashed
04/25/18: NOA rec'd by mail for 3 forms
04/27/18: Biometrics appointment letter received
05/05/18: Biometrics complete
05/12/18: RFIE notice received (regarding I-485) & sent back on May 14th
05/17/18: RFIE received by NSC