March 2019 filers

[sunnyfrankie]

Ours is an EB2 case as well. Biometrics completed as a walk-in, just a few days earlier than scheduled. Yet, the status hasn't updated to "review completed." Does anyone have a similar case with review still not completed or updated? Also submitted to TX with a transfer to NBC.

You are a week ahead of me! I asked the general counsel's office which prepared my filing when I received the biometrics updates. I seemed that depending on the person who's handling it, some got the updates (like me for receiving the notification twice) while some did not receive the update. I was told to not worry and we probably would not see any changes until late this summer.
I filed the 485J as well and just receive the receipt on Apr 30th.

[tennhelp]

Hi March filers,

I guess my case worker has been working on my case. Here is my updated timeline. Mt status changed to Case ready to be scheduled but no update on my EAD it is still listed as "Case Received". I wonder how long it will take to schedule my interview. I have been seeing a lot of cases where the interview takes place before its even issued. I am still excited for some kind of change even though I know it may not change again for the next several months. So now back to waiting

3/29/2019 -485,131,765 filed
4/1/2019- Received y USCIS
4/4/2019- Fingerprint fee received/ Text Message
4/8/2019- Receipt notice received
4/24/2019- Finger print completed
5/2/2019- I-485 Case ready to be scheduled

[LoneSypress]

Hi March filers,

I guess my case worker has been working on my case. Here is my updated timeline. Mt status changed to Case ready to be scheduled but no update on my EAD it is still listed as "Case Received". I wonder how long it will take to schedule my interview. I have been seeing a lot of cases where the interview takes place before its even issued. I am still excited for some kind of change even though I know it may not change again for the next several months. So now back to waiting

3/29/2019 -485,131,765 filed
4/1/2019- Received y USCIS
4/4/2019- Fingerprint fee received/ Text Message
4/8/2019- Receipt notice received
4/24/2019- Finger print completed
5/2/2019- I-485 Case ready to be scheduled

Congratulations...yours is family or employment based? Seems to be moving pretty fast!

[TXMarch2019]

They should have given you a code for checking your verification online. The letter came in the mail for me but it came several days after i had finished my verification. I had already gone back to the DPS done my tests before i got the letter. Using the code to verify lets you know instantly when you can return to the DPS by indicating that DHS has returned your result to the DPS office. (It wont tell you if youre verified or not though, just that your result has been sent back to DPS.)

I got the notice online that Uscis sent back my results to the DPS but when I went to the dps on may 3, dps said they never got it. Says I have to wait til I get mail

[tennhelp]

LoneSypress My application is family based. We were married in January 2018 but waited and filed this year March to file due to financial difficulties.

[DennisMarch]

I got the notice online that Uscis sent back my results to the DPS but when I went to the dps on may 3, dps said they never got it. Says I have to wait til I get mail

I noticed myself that it takes about a day or two after the online result comes out before it reflects at your local DPS. Their response was to Austin HQ. But no need to worry, i just collected my DL. You should get the mail within the next 3 days or so. Even if you don't get the mail, in 3 days just go back there (after 3 days) because you don't have to present the letter you receive, just hold all the DPS related documents you currently have with you.

[Enub4]

My TL

RD 03/26/19
Biometrics 04/22/2019
I485 ready to schedule an interview 04/24/2019
i485 interview scheduled 04/30/2019

how long to get the notice mail after the interview was scheduled?

Usually a week or so. I guess your interview will be around 06/12

[AKDAGOAT]

My TL

RD 03/26/19
Biometrics 04/22/2019
I485 ready to schedule an interview 04/24/2019
i485 interview scheduled 04/30/2019

how long to get the notice mail after the interview was scheduled?

vicbb Whats your field office? Your time frame is relatively quick. I feel like you should be getting that mail very soon.

[JAM-US]

It's been awhile since I have posted anything but I do have an updated timeline:

Updated timeline:
Application Filed: 03/20/2019
USCIS received: 03/21/2019
SMS Notifications: 03/26/2019
$1760 Check Cashed: 03/28/2019
I-797C NOAs (4) : 04/01/2019
Mailed Request for Correction for I-130/I-485 to USCIS: 04/02/2019
Biometrics Appointment Received: 04/04/2019
Biometrics Early Walk-in: 04/05/2019
Received I-693 Courtesy Letter: 04/08/2019
Requested Expeditious EAD through Congressman: 04/10/19
Requested Expeditious EAD through USCIS: 04/10/19
Fingerprint Review was updated for I-485 and I-765: 04/14/19
Requested Expeditious EAD through Senator: 04/15/19
Received two(2) pink I-693 Courtesy Letters: 05/04/19
Contacted Ombudsman for EAD Inquiry: 05/06/19
EAD/AP Combo Card is being produced: 05/07/19
....awaiting combo card....

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Concurrent filer: I-130, I-131, I-1864, I-765, I-485

Application Filed: 03/20/2019
USCIS received: 03/21/2019
SMS Notifications: 03/26/2019
$1760 Check Cashed: 03/28/2019
I-797C NOAs (4) : 04/01/2019
Mailed Request for Correction for I-130/I-485 to USCIS: 04/02/2019
Biometrics Appointment Received: 04/04/2019
Biometrics Early Walk-in: 04/05/2019
Received I-693 Courtesy Letter: 04/08/2019
Requested Expeditious EAD through Congressman: 04/10/19
Requested Expeditious EAD through USCIS: 04/10/19

[yko]

It's been awhile since I have posted anything but I do have an updated timeline:

Updated timeline:
Application Filed: 03/20/2019
USCIS received: 03/21/2019
SMS Notifications: 03/26/2019
$1760 Check Cashed: 03/28/2019
I-797C NOAs (4) : 04/01/2019
Mailed Request for Correction for I-130/I-485 to USCIS: 04/02/2019
Biometrics Appointment Received: 04/04/2019
Biometrics Early Walk-in: 04/05/2019
Received I-693 Courtesy Letter: 04/08/2019
Requested Expeditious EAD through Congressman: 04/10/19
Requested Expeditious EAD through USCIS: 04/10/19
Fingerprint Review was updated for I-485 and I-765: 04/14/19
Requested Expeditious EAD through Senator: 04/15/19
Received two(2) pink I-693 Courtesy Letters: 05/04/19
Contacted Ombudsman for EAD Inquiry: 05/06/19
EAD/AP Combo Card is being produced: 05/07/19
....awaiting combo card....

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Concurrent filer: I-130, I-131, I-1864, I-765, I-485

Application Filed: 03/20/2019
USCIS received: 03/21/2019
SMS Notifications: 03/26/2019
$1760 Check Cashed: 03/28/2019
I-797C NOAs (4) : 04/01/2019
Mailed Request for Correction for I-130/I-485 to USCIS: 04/02/2019
Biometrics Appointment Received: 04/04/2019
Biometrics Early Walk-in: 04/05/2019
Received I-693 Courtesy Letter: 04/08/2019
Requested Expeditious EAD through Congressman: 04/10/19
Requested Expeditious EAD through USCIS: 04/10/19

Can you, please, share your experience about the expediting requests? What exactly did you do? Which evidence did you submit etc.?

[JAM-US]

Can you, please, share your experience about the expediting requests? What exactly did you do? Which evidence did you submit etc.?

I knew I was going to have my EAD expedited once I filed my application, because my current OPT-EAD was due to expire 05/15/19. Also, I knew I had to expedite it under severe financial loss. Therefore, I had gathered all the necessary documents (i.e. Copy of I-797 for I-765 application, job letter, letter from HR saying that I needed to renew EAD or I will be fired, Leasing documents, credit card bills, electric bill, phone bill, EVERY freaking bill possible , a cover letter detailing my circumstance and how it would affect my spouse and me, payslips,etc).

Once I had all those documents, I was careful to start with my congressman's office, who was really helpful. I was honest and explained my situation to them. I emailed all the necessary documents to them that same hour, then followed up with them the next day. After, I submitted my own expeditious request by calling USCIS and they gave me a ref #, which I emailed to the congressman's office.

A week later, I contacted my Senator's office, her staff were really brash and to the point, so I just sent my documents over and communicated with them primarily through email. Fortunately, they were really efficient as USCIS emailed me like a day later asking for THE SAME PROOF I SENT before- so, I did just that and faxed all the SAME documents, along with a copy of their email notification. You MAY have to try the fax number several times before it goes through.

The longest part of the process was when I was notified 2 weeks ago that the document has been routed to the expediting unit, left the unit, and was just sitting there on the immigration's officer desk. My congressman confirmed this and I was so annoyed, like he was just staring at the darn thing all this time. That's the reason I contacted the Ombudsman, but I don't think they had a part in its preparation.

My status then changed to " "New Card Is Being Produced". I didn't get an email notification as I read that I would, but my online case status and app says the same, so I am just waiting right now. Fortunately, for me, I am still working and my current EAD card doesn't expire until 05/15/29- so I will be fine. I hope this helps.

I am happy I was able to complete this process within a month's time.

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Concurrent filer: I-130, I-131, I-1864, I-765, I-485

Application Filed: 03/20/2019
USCIS received: 03/21/2019
SMS Notifications: 03/26/2019
$1760 Check Cashed: 03/28/2019
I-797C NOAs (4) : 04/01/2019
Mailed Request for Correction for I-130/I-485 to USCIS: 04/02/2019
Biometrics Appointment Received: 04/04/2019
Biometrics Early Walk-in: 04/05/2019
Received I-693 Courtesy Letter: 04/08/2019
Requested Expeditious EAD through Congressman: 04/10/19
Requested Expeditious EAD through USCIS: 04/10/19
Fingerprint Review was updated for I-485 and I-765: 04/14/19
Requested Expeditious EAD through Senator: 04/15/19
Received two(2) pink I-693 Courtesy Letters: 05/04/19
Contacted Ombudsman for EAD Inquiry: 05/06/19
EAD/AP Combo Card is being produced: 05/07/19
....awaiting combo card....

[JAM-US]

My case was scheduled for an interview today.

Concurrent filer: I-485, I-765, I-130, I-131, I-864

Updated timeline:
Application Filed: 03/20/2019
USCIS received: 03/21/2019
SMS Notifications: 03/26/2019
$1760 Check Cashed: 03/28/2019
I-797C NOAs (4) : 04/01/2019
Mailed Request for Correction for I-130/I-485 to USCIS: 04/02/2019
Biometrics Appointment Received: 04/04/2019
Biometrics Early Walk-in: 04/05/2019
Received I-693 Courtesy Letter: 04/08/2019
Requested Expeditious EAD through Congressman: 04/10/19
Requested Expeditious EAD through USCIS: 04/10/19
Fingerprint Review was updated for I-485 and I-765: 04/14/19
Requested Expeditious EAD through Senator: 04/15/19
Received two(2) pink I-693 Courtesy Letters: 05/04/19
Contacted Ombudsman for EAD Inquiry: 05/06/19
EAD/AP Combo Card is being produced: 05/07/19
Case Ready to Be Scheduled for Interview: 05/08/19
....awaiting combo card....

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Concurrent filer: I-130, I-131, I-1864, I-765, I-485

Application Filed: 03/20/2019
USCIS received: 03/21/2019
SMS Notifications: 03/26/2019
$1760 Check Cashed: 03/28/2019
I-797C NOAs (4) : 04/01/2019
Mailed Request for Correction for I-130/I-485 to USCIS: 04/02/2019
Biometrics Appointment Received: 04/04/2019
Biometrics Early Walk-in: 04/05/2019
Received I-693 Courtesy Letter: 04/08/2019
Requested Expeditious EAD through Congressman: 04/10/19
Requested Expeditious EAD through USCIS: 04/10/19
Fingerprint Review was updated for I-485 and I-765: 04/14/19
Requested Expeditious EAD through Senator: 04/15/19
Received two(2) pink I-693 Courtesy Letters: 05/04/19
Contacted Ombudsman for EAD Inquiry: 05/06/19
EAD/AP Combo Card is being produced: 05/07/19
....awaiting combo card....

[VF123]

I knew I was going to have my EAD expedited once I filed my application, because my current OPT-EAD was due to expire 05/15/19. Also, I knew I had to expedite it under severe financial loss. Therefore, I had gathered all the necessary documents (i.e. Copy of I-797 for I-765 application, job letter, letter from HR saying that I needed to renew EAD or I will be fired, Leasing documents, credit card bills, electric bill, phone bill, EVERY freaking bill possible , a cover letter detailing my circumstance and how it would affect my spouse and me, payslips,etc).

Once I had all those documents, I was careful to start with my congressman's office, who was really helpful. I was honest and explained my situation to them. I emailed all the necessary documents to them that same hour, then followed up with them the next day. After, I submitted my own expeditious request by calling USCIS and they gave me a ref #, which I emailed to the congressman's office.

A week later, I contacted my Senator's office, her staff were really brash and to the point, so I just sent my documents over and communicated with them primarily through email. Fortunately, they were really efficient as USCIS emailed me like a day later asking for THE SAME PROOF I SENT before- so, I did just that and faxed all the SAME documents, along with a copy of their email notification. You MAY have to try the fax number several times before it goes through.

The longest part of the process was when I was notified 2 weeks ago that the document has been routed to the expediting unit, left the unit, and was just sitting there on the immigration's officer desk. My congressman confirmed this and I was so annoyed, like he was just staring at the darn thing all this time. That's the reason I contacted the Ombudsman, but I don't think they had a part in its preparation.

My status then changed to " "New Card Is Being Produced". I didn't get an email notification as I read that I would, but my online case status and app says the same, so I am just waiting right now. Fortunately, for me, I am still working and my current EAD card doesn't expire until 05/15/29- so I will be fine. I hope this helps.

I am happy I was able to complete this process within a month's time.

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Concurrent filer: I-130, I-131, I-1864, I-765, I-485

Application Filed: 03/20/2019
USCIS received: 03/21/2019
SMS Notifications: 03/26/2019
$1760 Check Cashed: 03/28/2019
I-797C NOAs (4) : 04/01/2019
Mailed Request for Correction for I-130/I-485 to USCIS: 04/02/2019
Biometrics Appointment Received: 04/04/2019
Biometrics Early Walk-in: 04/05/2019
Received I-693 Courtesy Letter: 04/08/2019
Requested Expeditious EAD through Congressman: 04/10/19
Requested Expeditious EAD through USCIS: 04/10/19
Fingerprint Review was updated for I-485 and I-765: 04/14/19
Requested Expeditious EAD through Senator: 04/15/19
Received two(2) pink I-693 Courtesy Letters: 05/04/19
Contacted Ombudsman for EAD Inquiry: 05/06/19
EAD/AP Combo Card is being produced: 05/07/19
....awaiting combo card....

Hello JAM-US , Thank you for sharing the details, my husband has the same scenario as yours, and probably your post will help us for the expedition process. I had one question, did you contacted both offices congressman as well as Senators office ? Who helped you in expediting your case ? Thank you.

[JAM-US]

Hello JAM-US , Thank you for sharing the details, my husband has the same scenario as yours, and probably your post will help us for the expedition process. I had one question, did you contacted both offices congressman as well as Senators office ? Who helped you in expediting your case ? Thank you.

Both did. I felt like the senator started the process but the congressman's office saw it through .

[VF123]

Both did. I felt like the senator started the process but the congressman's office saw it through .

Okay thanks. And how many past months bills did you sent to USCIS ?