November 2018 Filers

[Spoonsplix]

Location: CT
Pd: Nov 19, 2018
Joint filing of AOS I-485, EAD I-765, I-130 Affidavit of support and I-131 for travel
203 days since received date and no change on status of the EAD or the travel card
On March 23rd- RFE for original birth certificate from home country issued by the government
On April 23rd- Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview
I have a time sensitive offer. I even went through the expedite process requesting the congressman to check on the status. The expedite was denied. Only got to hear through the secretary of the congressman that the expedite request was denied based on insufficient evidence.
On May 10th, I requested for an expeditious handling again and was asked to submit additional evidence which I did. I haven’t even received the acknowledgement of the receipt of the documents.
This is the third time my offer letter has extended dates for me to start and I have waited 6 months already since the time I had been offered the job.
I am just really worried that I may lose this job as well which is in fact a job that would mean a lot for my career. Please help guys.
Thanks’ ????

[Bodom09]

After 196 days my case has been updated to: “ case closed benefit received by other means” I don’t understand what that means though. My lawyer is checking to see what it could be. I will keep updating if it changes or something...

[Maria L]

After 196 days my case has been updated to: “ case closed benefit received by other means” I don’t understand what that means though. My lawyer is checking to see what it could be. I will keep updating if it changes or something...

Your case really got me intrigued. I even started doing some research about what might generate this status. The only answers I could find are: the beneficiary received a Green Card and no longer needs EAD/AP, or USCIS made an error.
Keep us updated. Fingers crossed!

[page341]

After 196 days my case has been updated to: “ case closed benefit received by other means” I don’t understand what that means though. My lawyer is checking to see what it could be. I will keep updating if it changes or something...

if i was you i'd request an infopass.

[jinjinjin]

Updated today: case is ready to be scheduled for
an interview.

We sent in our RFIE on June 17th — update about eight days later

[jinjinjin]

I’m completely shocked, and I don’t understand how it’s happened so quickly, but my case status has been changed to “Interview has been scheduled.” We got the update yesterday saying that it’s ready to be scheduled, and now it’s been scheduled!

Seriously believe it’s God’s grace

[carcayisle]

209 days and still waiting for my EAD. I485 is still “ready to be scheduled for interview” since April 30.

PD: 11/29/2018

[carcayisle]

I’m completely shocked, and I don’t understand how it’s happened so quickly, but my case status has been changed to “Interview has been scheduled.” We got the update yesterday saying that it’s ready to be scheduled, and now it’s been scheduled!

Seriously believe it’s God’s grace

Yayyy!!! Good luck!

[rekpady]

I-130 APPROVED!! for my Mother!!! Finally got the Approval letter dated July 5 for I-130 today. It feels great to be able to see the finish line (I hope!! ). Here's my timeline:

Concurrent i-130 and i-485 filing for Mother. My timeline is as follows:

Nov 16 - filed documents.
Nov 19 - Chicago office received packet
Nov 21 - Receipt date (Letter, email and text)
Dec 7 - Biometric Letter
Dec 8 - RFE - Tax Statements
Dec 14 - RFE response submitted
Dec 19 - Biometric Appointment
Jan 14 - 2nd Fingerprinting because the 1st wasn't clear
May 20 - RFE for Birth Cert or non-availability
July 5 - I-130 Approval Letter

[frozengirl]

Thanks to all who shared their timeline and experiences which helped me a lot in preparation for my interview.

Sharing my updated timeline below.

Concurrent filing of I-130, I-485, I-864. (H1B - AOS married to USC)
11/28/2018 - Case was received
12/26/2018 - Biometrics Done
12/30/2018 - Fingerprint Review was Completed
5/20/2019 - I-693 Courtesy Letter
5/22/2019 - Case is Ready to be Scheduled for an Interview
6/6/2019 - Interview was scheduled
6/14/2019 - Got the Interview Schedule mail, scheduled for 7/11/2019
7/11/2019 - Interview at 8am, lasted for 30 mins or so. After 4hrs, got a text from USCIS that case has been updated. Checked online and both I-485 and I-130 updated to "Case Was Approved!".

Now, waiting for the approval notice and card. Goodluck to everyone!

[ahasa]

Don't know how to do a signature line though I'm sure it's been discussed countless times.

Nevertheless has anyone else heard of field offices scheduling the AOS interview in a different field office? I filed in Des Moines for my husband, and apparently they are so backed up they are scheduling people for their interviews in the Kansas City field office to alleviate some of the backlog. It would be quite a haul for us, but I would totally welcome an interview anywhere if it meant we could have the green card. Foolishly didn't file for Advance Parole and were unable to attend his brother's graduation in Greece.

[ahasa]

Woohoo!!! just got an update that we were scheduled for an interview! Waiting for the notice to come to see when it is! Glory day ya'll! Glory day!

[TOA29]

Don't know how to do a signature line though I'm sure it's been discussed countless times.

Nevertheless has anyone else heard of field offices scheduling the AOS interview in a different field office? I filed in Des Moines for my husband, and apparently they are so backed up they are scheduling people for their interviews in the Kansas City field office to alleviate some of the backlog. It would be quite a haul for us, but I would totally welcome an interview anywhere if it meant we could have the green card. Foolishly didn't file for Advance Parole and were unable to attend his brother's graduation in Greece.

Yes, seeing more of that in recent times. I filed in Atlanta field office, received notice last week and our interview is going to be in Alabama

[ahasa]

Woohoo interview scheduled September 3!

[willpoint53]

Hey guys/gals

IT's been 304 days since I filed I-130 and I-485 together. The I-485 case is ready to be scheduled for an interview, and yet my I-130 is still saying Case was Received. Is there any way I can file an outside normal time processing for I-130. If so, which office should I select? I send everything in Chicago. But, when can't find Chicago in the dropdown menu for I-130.

Also, it's been at least 4 months since I-485 hasn't changed anything...what should i do???

Thanks in advance,