June 2020 filings

[mamad2100]

Im a june filer as well. Haven’t gotten my biometrics appointment yet. In San Francisco :-( I already requested for followup.

Did they respond to your E-request today?
I filled on OCT 30th still no response

[Gcapplicant2019]

Hello ,
we received the EAD card today, good luck everyone.
now waiting for the interview to be scheduled or waived .

[rohjas]

Im a june filer as well. Haven’t gotten my biometrics appointment yet. In San Francisco :-( I already requested for followup.

Could you tell me whats the reasoning you gave to USCIS for expediting EAD card and why did they reject your request to expedite? Are you in healthcare industry or did you show any other kind of severe financial personal/business loss? And how?

I have a job offer that I need to join by 7 December and haven’t had my biometrics done or EAD approved yet.

Looking forward to your response. Thanks in advance.

[kemkev]

Of course. My interview was at 8:30, we arrived at 8:10 and waited until 8:15 to be allowed in. When you go in they check your ID and interview notice then you pass your belongings through the scanner like at the airport. We were called in right after 8:30. I was expecting them to be intimidating like airport security but our officer was very laid back and relaxed. No one in uniforms like I thought lol except for the offers running security at the entrance.

For the actual interview questions were very straightforward. They asked us to give a timeline of our relationship - when we met, when we visited, when we first lived together, got engaged, got married etc. Month and year were fine. Then he asked what we like to do for fun - we talked about how we ski a lot in winter, hike and camp in summer, travel a lot when we can. Then he asked about a regular night after work and we just talked about watching Netflix, movies, etc.

Then he reviewed our forms I-485 and I-130, asked us to state each other’s names, birthdays, parents names, where each other was born, job and job title. How many times has each other been married including this one, do you have any kids from this marriage or any previous relationship. Then he asked me questions from the long yes/no question section, he maybe asked 10-15 of those questions, straight from the form - things like have you ever entered the US illegally, have you ever worked without authorization, have you ever falsely claimed to be a US citizen, have you ever been arrested or convicted of any crimes. He did ask me how many times do I think I have entered the US ever and on which statuses, what has been my longest stay in the US before my current one. They were ok with an estimate there I did not know exact answers.

He then reviewed our updated evidence. Things we included: joint bank statements (very important), photocopies of joint credit cards, credit card statements, title and mortgage of our home, previous rental leases, joint health/car/home insurance, joint bills (we only have one), flight records from flights taken together or to see each other, memberships we have together (example costco, homeowners association, ski passes), documents to support booking of our wedding (venue, vendors, save the dates, photographer), photos with friends and family, screenshots of **** **** or Instagram posts to show us tagged with friends and family or friends and family liking/commenting.

He did do some updates on information that had changed since we submitted or anything that might have been missing. I did have to sign to approve these changes - they want you bringing your own pen (black or blue ink)

The whole thing took 30 minutes, we were back in the car by 9:15. He told us at the end that everything looked good he just had to finish reviewing our updated evidence, review my medical, and do our background checks - and if everything was good to expect approval later in the day or in the next day or two. I received the approval at about 3pm

Keeping you all in my thoughts! I hope you all receive good news soon!

Congrgats on successfully passing this hurdle, My interview is on Dec. 04th. Hopefully it goes as smoothly as yours!!!

[kjm464]

congratulations...can you give some details on how the interview was, what questions were asked etc?

Of course. My interview was at 8:30, we arrived at 8:10 and waited until 8:15 to be allowed in. When you go in they check your ID and interview notice then you pass your belongings through the scanner like at the airport. We were called in right after 8:30. I was expecting them to be intimidating like airport security but our officer was very laid back and relaxed. No one in uniforms like I thought lol except for the offers running security at the entrance.

For the actual interview questions were very straightforward. They asked us to give a timeline of our relationship - when we met, when we visited, when we first lived together, got engaged, got married etc. Month and year were fine. Then he asked what we like to do for fun - we talked about how we ski a lot in winter, hike and camp in summer, travel a lot when we can. Then he asked about a regular night after work and we just talked about watching Netflix, movies, etc.

Then he reviewed our forms I-485 and I-130, asked us to state each other’s names, birthdays, parents names, where each other was born, job and job title. How many times has each other been married including this one, do you have any kids from this marriage or any previous relationship. Then he asked me questions from the long yes/no question section, he maybe asked 10-15 of those questions, straight from the form - things like have you ever entered the US illegally, have you ever worked without authorization, have you ever falsely claimed to be a US citizen, have you ever been arrested or convicted of any crimes. He did ask me how many times do I think I have entered the US ever and on which statuses, what has been my longest stay in the US before my current one. They were ok with an estimate there I did not know exact answers.

He then reviewed our updated evidence. Things we included: joint bank statements (very important), photocopies of joint credit cards, credit card statements, title and mortgage of our home, previous rental leases, joint health/car/home insurance, joint bills (we only have one), flight records from flights taken together or to see each other, memberships we have together (example costco, homeowners association, ski passes), documents to support booking of our wedding (venue, vendors, save the dates, photographer), photos with friends and family, screenshots of ******** or Instagram posts to show us tagged with friends and family or friends and family liking/commenting.

He did do some updates on information that had changed since we submitted or anything that might have been missing. I did have to sign to approve these changes - they want you bringing your own pen (black or blue ink)

The whole thing took 30 minutes, we were back in the car by 9:15. He told us at the end that everything looked good he just had to finish reviewing our updated evidence, review my medical, and do our background checks - and if everything was good to expect approval later in the day or in the next day or two. I received the approval at about 3pm

Keeping you all in my thoughts! I hope you all receive good news soon!

[RayCal]

its ridiculous..i have been working hard to get a job as well...with so many interviews etc. and I'm hoping to expedite EAD too once I get an offer....but if they take so long to even expedite then I wonder if all this hard work and interviewing is even worth it.

For most of us, the word FRUSTRATING is an extreme understatement. I've seen immediate responses to expedite requests several months ago; but it had gotten to the point of almost a standstill now. I look at other forums and all I see are applicants working on biometrics and expedites; almost no approvals. I am doing just about everything humanly possible to get my EAD/AP moving. Best of luck to you and hang in there!

[rohjas]

I just finished live chat with an agent. I can't believe that there are no updates either on the expedite request or the case itself. She even asked if I sent them a copy of the job offer for the expedite. I faxed a copy on 11/2 and mailed another copy with tracking which was received on 11/4. At least she scheduled a Tier 2 officer to call me in the next 7 days and issued a service number. Just as a reminder; I filed on 6/5 and biometrics was completed on 8/6. The stressful part is I need to accept the job offer by 12/11. I really need an update on approval so I can sign the offer and send back!

its ridiculous..i have been working hard to get a job as well...with so many interviews etc. and I'm hoping to expedite EAD too once I get an offer....but if they take so long to even expedite then I wonder if all this hard work and interviewing is even worth it.

[rohjas]

Just completed my interview, waiting on approval

congratulations...can you give some details on how the interview was, what questions were asked etc?

[RayCal]

thanks for that information...keep us posted.

I just finished live chat with an agent. I can't believe that there are no updates either on the expedite request or the case itself. She even asked if I sent them a copy of the job offer for the expedite. I faxed a copy on 11/2 and mailed another copy with tracking which was received on 11/4. At least she scheduled a Tier 2 officer to call me in the next 7 days and issued a service number. Just as a reminder; I filed on 6/5 and biometrics was completed on 8/6. The stressful part is I need to accept the job offer by 12/11. I really need an update on approval so I can sign the offer and send back!

[kjm464]

Just completed my interview, waiting on approval

[rohjas]

I did receive an e-mail from USCIS to send them a copy of the job offer. This needed to be in the formal company letterhead. I sent this on 11/2; have not heard since then. If I do not hear back next week; I will contact them again. The job offer needs to be accepted by 12/11,

thanks for that information...keep us posted.

[RayCal]

did u hear back anything yet?

I did receive an e-mail from USCIS to send them a copy of the job offer. This needed to be in the formal company letterhead. I sent this on 11/2; have not heard since then. If I do not hear back next week; I will contact them again. The job offer needs to be accepted by 12/11,

[rohjas]

I just got off a live chat with an agent through Emma. She said I am still in-line for review (file date = 6/5, biometrics = 8/6). I requested for an expedite due to an incoming job offer. She was very helpful and provided assistance. She said I should hear back within 5 days. Let's see how it goes.

did u hear back anything yet?

[Johnny6751]

What reason did he give for you not getting biometrics yet? And what does eventually mean? Did he give a time by when you will get it?
Was this a Tier 2 officer?

He said they're clearing up people from 3 months before my PD. I believe he was a TIER 2 officer. Eventually means: Appointment will come sometime within the next few days, weeks or months, maybe years, who knows!

[rohjas]

My timeline so far:

-01/27/20: Same sex couple, married to USC.
-06/29/20: Package I-130, I-130A, I-131, I-485, I-693, I-765, I-864, I-864 joint sponsor and I-944 sent via certified mail USPS.
-06/30/20: Delivered by USPS and signed by Chicago lockbox T Thomas.
-07/25/20: Checks cashed.
-07/30/20: Text messages received with case confirmation numbers.
-07/31/20: Received NOA's in the mail.
-08/05/20: Received RFIE notification from USCIS for I-485, letter to follow via mail.
-08/10/20: Received RFIE in the mail asking for my partner's pay stubs for the last 6 months and letter of employment.
-09/18/20: Mailed out RFIE to Lee-Summit's office.
-09/21/20: USCIS confirms they've received RFIE.
-10/27/2020: Called USCIS regarding biometrics appointment not yet scheduled. USCIS send E-Request to Chicago FO.
-11/10/2020: Immigration officer reaches out to me via phone call to explain the reason I haven't received a biometrics appointment, appointment will come eventually.

What reason did he give for you not getting biometrics yet? And what does eventually mean? Did he give a time by when you will get it?
Was this a Tier 2 officer?