DECEMBER 2021 and JANUARY2022 AOS Filers check in and report!!!

[ThePhantom]

Here's an update for my case:

I forgot to include the form G-1145 so I contacted the USCIS via chat and a representative gave me the receipt number for the I-130. But for some reason, the receipt numbers for the I-130A, I-485, I-765, I-864 and I-693 were not available yet. My credit card was charged already for the fees of the I-130 and I-485. It's weird that they charged me for the fees of the I-485 and the receipt number have not been generated yet.

Edit: I kept trying to chat with different USCIS chat representatives and after talking to 7 different representatives, I was finally able to get the two remaining receipt numbers for the I-485 and I-765. They start with IOE, in case someone is interested.

[JaydenDad]

Everything is taking so long

[bobb1]

Just an update for my case. My credit card was just charged!
I just received a text from the bank saying that $535 and $1,225 has been charged by "Chicago Lockbox".
Thankfully Bank of America didn't decline the charges because they were processed at the same time: 8:38 PM EST

Good to hear, I had no doubt you would be ok, I will say USCIS is the first time In my life, made me happy to see money leave my bank account , huge sigh of relief. The journey continues.

[alfasf]

AOS Based on Marriage-Same sex couple

National Benefits Center, Missouri

FO: San Francisco



01/14/2022-Mailed concurrent filing I-130, I-485, I-131, I-175, I-864 spouse, I-864 co-sponsor

Chicago Lockbox


01/19/2022-Delivered Chicago Lockbox

01/24/2022-Filing fees cashed by Debit Card

1/28/2022-Received I-797C/NOA1 with Priority Date Jan 19, 2022

[bobb1]

Everything is taking so long

are the wait times usually that long in Sacramento, or it is the back order from covid that has you waiting since 2019?

[ThePhantom]

Hello everyone!
Here are some updates on my case timeline.

US Citizen filing for Spouse - Adjustment of Status

-------------------------- Timeline --------------------------

January 20, 2022 - I-130, I-130A, I-485, I-765, I-864 and I-693 mailed via USPS Priority Mail to the Chicago Lockbox.
January 22, 2022 - The package was delivered at the Chicago Lockbox.
January 26, 2022 - Credit card charged for $535 and $1,225 simultaneously.
January 27, 2022 - I got the IOE receipt numbers for the I-130, I-485 and I-765 via an USCIS Chat Agent.
January 31, 2022 - I received the paper receipts for the I-130, I-485 and I-765.
February 1, 2022 - Expedite request submitted through an USCIS Chat Agent.
February 2, 2022 - Expedite request submitted through my congresswoman.
February 3, 2022 - I received the online access code for the I-485, which also included the I-765.
February 5, 2022 - Biometrics appointment scheduled for the I-485 and I-765.
February 28, 2022 - Biometrics complete. Now I-485 and I-765 are showing as "Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS".

[bobb1]

Hello everyone!
Here are some updates on my case timeline.

US Citizen filing for Spouse - Adjustment of Status

-------------------------- Timeline --------------------------

January 20, 2022 - I-130, I-130A, I-485, I-765, I-864 and I-693 mailed via USPS Priority Mail to the Chicago Lockbox.
January 22, 2022 - The package was delivered at the Chicago Lockbox.
January 26, 2022 - Credit card charged for $535 and $1,225 simultaneously.
January 27, 2022 - I got the IOE receipt numbers for the I-130, I-485 and I-765 via an USCIS Chat Agent.
January 31, 2022 - I received the paper receipts for the I-130, I-485 and I-765.
February 1, 2022 - Expedite request submitted through an USCIS Chat Agent.
February 2, 2022 - Expedite request submitted through my congresswoman.
February 3, 2022 - I received the online access code for the I-485, which also included the I-765.
February 5, 2022 - Biometrics appointment scheduled for the I-485 and I-765.

You guys application seems to be moving fast too. Do you know if that is common for your city, or is it just the general need to expedite cases now since there seems to be backlog everywhere?

[laxt2000]

Hello everyone!
Here are some updates on my case timeline.

US Citizen filing for Spouse - Adjustment of Status

-------------------------- Timeline --------------------------

January 20, 2022 - I-130, I-130A, I-485, I-765, I-864 and I-693 mailed via USPS Priority Mail to the Chicago Lockbox.
January 22, 2022 - The package was delivered at the Chicago Lockbox.
January 26, 2022 - Credit card charged for $535 and $1,225 simultaneously.
January 27, 2022 - I got the IOE receipt numbers for the I-130, I-485 and I-765 via an USCIS Chat Agent.
January 31, 2022 - I received the paper receipts for the I-130, I-485 and I-765.
February 1, 2022 - Expedite request submitted through an USCIS Chat Agent.
February 2, 2022 - Expedite request submitted through my congresswoman.
February 3, 2022 - I received the online access code for the I-485, which also included the I-765.
February 5, 2022 - Biometrics appointment scheduled for the I-485 and I-765.

That's really fast progress

[ThePhantom]

February 28, 2022 - Biometrics complete. Now I-485 and I-765 are showing as "Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS".

[ThePhantom]

What reason did you use to expedite?

Financial hardship but they didn't process it because I requested the expedite before the biometrics.
The NBC said they can't accept any expedite request before the biometrics. They told me to request it again after my biometrics appointment.
I decided to not request any expedite since it looks like expedite requests are not helping lately.

[arodonix]

I had the Biometric done February 24 but somehow the online status is not updated like other, it still show "Fingerprint Fee Was Received". Has anyone else this kind of issue ?

[ThePhantom]

Hello everyone!
Here are some updates on my case timeline.

US Citizen filing for Spouse - Adjustment of Status

-------------------------- Timeline --------------------------

January 20, 2022 - Package with the I-130, I-130A, I-485, I-765, I-864 and I-693 was mailed via USPS Priority Mail to the Chicago Lockbox.

January 22, 2022 - The package was delivered at the Chicago Lockbox.

January 24, 2022 - Even though I still didn't know, this is my priority date.

January 26, 2022 - Credit card charged for $535 and $1,225 simultaneously.

January 27, 2022 - I got the IOE receipt numbers for the I-130, I-485 and I-765 through an USCIS Chat Agent. I also requested a tier 2 agent call back.

January 31, 2022 - I received the paper receipts for the I-130, I-485 and I-765.

February 1, 2022 - Expedite request submitted through an USCIS Chat Agent.

February 2, 2022 - Expedite request submitted through my congresswoman.

February 3, 2022 - I received the online access code for the I-485, which also included the I-765.

February 4, 2022 - I received the online access code for the I-130.

February 5, 2022 - Biometrics appointment scheduled for the I-485 and I-765.

February 8, 2022 - Congresswoman response saying that they sent the expedite request to the USCIS.

February 17, 2022 - Call back from tier 2 agent. I asked them about the expedite request I submitted on February 1st. It was still without any response so they decided to submit a new expedite request. That one was responded a few hours later. They said that an expedite request couldn't be processed because the case was on hold until the biometrics appointment.

February 28, 2022 - Biometrics completed. The case status for the I-485 and I-765 changed to Case Is Being Actively Reviewed by USCIS.

March 8, 2022 - I submitted a new expedite request through an USCIS Chat Agent.

March 16, 2022 - Congresswoman received a response from the USCIS about the expedite request they submitted on my behalf. The USCIS requested proof to approve the expedite request.

March 17, 2022 - I responded to the congresswoman by sending them the proof that the USCIS requested. I sent them a job offer I received recently.

March 30, 2022 - I received an e-mail from the USCIS regarding the expedite request I submitted on March 8th. They asked me to send them through fax some proof so they can approve the expedite request. I sent them the same job offer I sent through the congresswoman to the fax they provided.

April 5, 2022 - The case status for the I-765 changed to Card Is Being Produced. I logged into my USCIS account and found the approval notice in the Documents section. They approved the I-765 Employment Authorization Document (EAD) for 2 years.

April 11, 2022 - Social Security Card received.

April 13, 2022 - Employment Authorization Document (EAD) received.

[ssmartins]

01/04/22 - Day 0 – I130/I485/I765/ sent to Chicago
01/06/22 - Day 1 - Delivered
01/11/22 - Day 5 - Checks Cashed
01/31/22 - Day 20- Biometrics scheduled
02/02/22 - Day 27 - NOA Received for I-485, I-131, I-765
02/10/22 - Day 35- Fingerprints Taken
02/12/22 - Day 37 - I130/I485/I765/ - Update on the website - Case is Being Actively Reviewed by USCIS
04/05/22- Day 89 - Still waiting – spoke to Emma – Please wait, if we need anything we will mail a notice

[ThePhantom]

Hello everyone!
Here are some updates on my case timeline.

US Citizen filing for Spouse - Adjustment of Status

-------------------------- Timeline --------------------------

January 20, 2022 - Package with the I-130, I-130A, I-485, I-765, I-864 and I-693 was mailed via USPS Priority Mail to the Chicago Lockbox.

January 22, 2022 - The package was delivered at the Chicago Lockbox.

January 24, 2022 - Even though I still didn't know, this is my priority date.

January 26, 2022 - Credit card charged for $535 and $1,225 simultaneously.

January 27, 2022 - I got the IOE receipt numbers for the I-130, I-485 and I-765 through an USCIS Chat Agent. I also requested a tier 2 agent call back.

January 31, 2022 - I received the paper receipts for the I-130, I-485 and I-765.

February 1, 2022 - Expedite request submitted through an USCIS Chat Agent. This request was ignored. I never received any response.

February 2, 2022 - Expedite request submitted through my congresswoman.

February 3, 2022 - I received the online access code for the I-485, which also included the I-765.

February 4, 2022 - I received the online access code for the I-130.

February 5, 2022 - Biometrics appointment scheduled for the I-485 and I-765.

February 8, 2022 - Congresswoman response saying that they sent the expedite request to the USCIS.

February 17, 2022 - Call back from tier 2 agent. I asked them about the expedite request I submitted on February 1st. It was still without any response so they decided to submit a new expedite request. That one was responded a few hours later. They said that an expedite request couldn't be processed because the case was on hold until the biometrics appointment.

February 28, 2022 - Biometrics completed. The case status for the I-485 and I-765 changed to Case Is Being Actively Reviewed by USCIS.

March 8, 2022 - I submitted a new expedite request through an USCIS Chat Agent.

March 16, 2022 - Congresswoman received a response from the USCIS about the expedite request they submitted on my behalf. The USCIS requested proof to approve the expedite request.

March 17, 2022 - I responded to the congresswoman by sending them the proof that the USCIS requested. I sent them a job offer I received recently.

March 30, 2022 - I received an e-mail from the USCIS regarding the expedite request I submitted on March 8th. They asked me to send them through fax some proof so they can approve the expedite request. I sent them the same job offer I sent through the congresswoman to the fax they provided.

April 5, 2022 - The case status for the I-765 changed to Card Is Being Produced. I logged into my USCIS account and found the approval notice in the Documents section. They approved the I-765 Employment Authorization Document (EAD) for 2 years. It looks like none of the expedite requests I submitted had any effect on the approval of my I-765 because I contacted USCIS and they said all the expedite requests I had submitted were still pending.

April 8, 2022 - Employment Authorization Document (EAD) was produced.

April 11, 2022 - April 13, 2022 - Employment Authorization Document (EAD) picked up by the USPS.

April 11, 2022 - Social Security Card received.

April 13, 2022 - Employment Authorization Document (EAD) received.

April 22, 2022 - The status for my I-485 and I-130 changed to Inteview Was Scheduled. I checked the Documents tab and the inteview letter is still not available but I asked an USCIS Chat Agent and they provided me the date, time and location for the appointment. It will be on the first week of June.


My field office is Philadelphia, PA.
Since I got my EAD last week I honestly would've preferred the case to be delayed by a year and a half so I could avoid filing the I-751. But it is what it is.

If you have any questions, let me know in the comments below.

[askingquestions]

Your case is moving quickly, congratulations! Good luck on your interview next month.

Hello everyone!
Here are some updates on my case timeline.

US Citizen filing for Spouse - Adjustment of Status

-------------------------- Timeline --------------------------

January 20, 2022 - Package with the I-130, I-130A, I-485, I-765, I-864 and I-693 was mailed via USPS Priority Mail to the Chicago Lockbox.

January 22, 2022 - The package was delivered at the Chicago Lockbox.

January 24, 2022 - Even though I still didn't know, this is my priority date.

January 26, 2022 - Credit card charged for $535 and $1,225 simultaneously.

January 27, 2022 - I got the IOE receipt numbers for the I-130, I-485 and I-765 through an USCIS Chat Agent. I also requested a tier 2 agent call back.

January 31, 2022 - I received the paper receipts for the I-130, I-485 and I-765.

February 1, 2022 - Expedite request submitted through an USCIS Chat Agent. This request was ignored. I never received any response.

February 2, 2022 - Expedite request submitted through my congresswoman.

February 3, 2022 - I received the online access code for the I-485, which also included the I-765.

February 4, 2022 - I received the online access code for the I-130.

February 5, 2022 - Biometrics appointment scheduled for the I-485 and I-765.

February 8, 2022 - Congresswoman response saying that they sent the expedite request to the USCIS.

February 17, 2022 - Call back from tier 2 agent. I asked them about the expedite request I submitted on February 1st. It was still without any response so they decided to submit a new expedite request. That one was responded a few hours later. They said that an expedite request couldn't be processed because the case was on hold until the biometrics appointment.

February 28, 2022 - Biometrics completed. The case status for the I-485 and I-765 changed to Case Is Being Actively Reviewed by USCIS.

March 8, 2022 - I submitted a new expedite request through an USCIS Chat Agent.

March 16, 2022 - Congresswoman received a response from the USCIS about the expedite request they submitted on my behalf. The USCIS requested proof to approve the expedite request.

March 17, 2022 - I responded to the congresswoman by sending them the proof that the USCIS requested. I sent them a job offer I received recently.

March 30, 2022 - I received an e-mail from the USCIS regarding the expedite request I submitted on March 8th. They asked me to send them through fax some proof so they can approve the expedite request. I sent them the same job offer I sent through the congresswoman to the fax they provided.

April 5, 2022 - The case status for the I-765 changed to Card Is Being Produced. I logged into my USCIS account and found the approval notice in the Documents section. They approved the I-765 Employment Authorization Document (EAD) for 2 years. It looks like none of the expedite requests I submitted had any effect on the approval of my I-765 because I contacted USCIS and they said all the expedite requests I had submitted were still pending.

April 8, 2022 - Employment Authorization Document (EAD) was produced.

April 11, 2022 - April 13, 2022 - Employment Authorization Document (EAD) picked up by the USPS.

April 11, 2022 - Social Security Card received.

April 13, 2022 - Employment Authorization Document (EAD) received.

April 22, 2022 - The status for my I-485 and I-130 changed to Inteview Was Scheduled. I checked the Documents tab and the inteview letter is still not available but I asked an USCIS Chat Agent and they provided me the date, time and location for the appointment. It will be on the first week of June.


My field office is Philadelphia, PA.
Since I got my EAD last week I honestly would've preferred the case to be delayed by a year and a half so I could avoid filing the I-751. But it is what it is.

If you have any questions, let me know in the comments below.