AOS from a K-1
Aug 31st 2009, 7:07 am
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Hi PepsiChic,
I sent in my AOS at the beginning of June so to try and give you some help from someone who has recently submitted: my check was cashed after approximately 7 days. I received NOAs for all my applications after approx. 10 days. I received my biometrics letter a few days later. I walked in early without any problems and was approved for both EAD and AP after 38 days (from USCIS receipt date). Both in hand within a week. My AOS interview is tomorrow. Think that covers everything!
Of course to quote some people on here, your mileage may vary.
I sent in my AOS at the beginning of June so to try and give you some help from someone who has recently submitted: my check was cashed after approximately 7 days. I received NOAs for all my applications after approx. 10 days. I received my biometrics letter a few days later. I walked in early without any problems and was approved for both EAD and AP after 38 days (from USCIS receipt date). Both in hand within a week. My AOS interview is tomorrow. Think that covers everything!
Of course to quote some people on here, your mileage may vary.
I'll just cross my figners that mine is just as speedy.
Aug 31st 2009, 11:29 am
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My biometrics were in San Diego. I literally walked in the day after I received the letter and didn't have any problems, neither the security guy or the woman who processed me mentioned it. Not sure if that helped speed things up, but it was helpful to get the EAD so quickly!!
And thanks, just preparing for it now!
And thanks, just preparing for it now!
Aug 31st 2009, 12:58 pm
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Sep 11th 2009, 9:26 am
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My AOS timeline so far:
24th Aug - AOS, EAD and AP documents submitted
31st Aug - NOA's for documents received
11th Sep - Biometrics letter recieved
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29th Sep - Biometrics appointment 3pm in St Louis
So far so good for the whole AOS thing, im slightly nervous about the biometrics appointment...it is just fingerprints and photography right? no medical stuff, needles etc?
What will happen after the biometrics? Will i get the greencard or is it more common to get an interview? Should both me and my husband attend the interview what kind of things will get asked?
24th Aug - AOS, EAD and AP documents submitted
31st Aug - NOA's for documents received
11th Sep - Biometrics letter recieved
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29th Sep - Biometrics appointment 3pm in St Louis
So far so good for the whole AOS thing, im slightly nervous about the biometrics appointment...it is just fingerprints and photography right? no medical stuff, needles etc?
What will happen after the biometrics? Will i get the greencard or is it more common to get an interview? Should both me and my husband attend the interview what kind of things will get asked?
Sep 11th 2009, 9:32 am
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heh PC.. no needles. Just smile for the camera and press your (non-scarred, uncut) fingertips to the screen.
Sep 11th 2009, 9:40 am
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What will happen after the biometrics? Will i get the greencard or is it more common to get an interview? Should both me and my husband attend the interview what kind of things will get asked?
Rene
Sep 11th 2009, 9:41 am
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thanks. Feel kinda stupid asking that but the thought came into my head and i needed to hear it from someone else.
I can breath again now hehehe
thanks. Feel kinda stupid asking that but the thought came into my head and i needed to hear it from someone else.
I can breath again now hehehe
Sep 27th 2009, 12:35 pm
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Re: AOS from a K-1
Ok so biometrics on Tuesday coming up not worried about it, have stopped the kittens from chewing on my fingers for the last couple of weeks just incase!
Got this email today from USCIS:
I checked processing times and it says 4 months. Seems relatively quick to me so im crossing my fingers!
What difference does this make to my application, if any at all?
Are applications transfered for certain reasons ie.RFE's, suspicion etc
If i need to go for an Interview will i have to travel to California or states near that?
just some things i wanna cross of my list of worries!
Got this email today from USCIS:
Current Status: Case Transfered to Another Office for Processing
On September 24, 2009, we transferred this case I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS to our CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER location for processing and sent you a notice explaining this action. Please follow any instructions provided on the notice. We will notify you by mail when a decision is made. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.
On September 24, 2009, we transferred this case I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS to our CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER location for processing and sent you a notice explaining this action. Please follow any instructions provided on the notice. We will notify you by mail when a decision is made. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.
What difference does this make to my application, if any at all?
Are applications transfered for certain reasons ie.RFE's, suspicion etc
If i need to go for an Interview will i have to travel to California or states near that?
just some things i wanna cross of my list of worries!
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Sep 27th 2009, 1:18 pm
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Ok so biometrics on Tuesday coming up not worried about it, have stopped the kittens from chewing on my fingers for the last couple of weeks just incase!
Got this email today from USCIS:
I checked processing times and it says 4 months. Seems relatively quick to me so im crossing my fingers!
What difference does this make to my application, if any at all?
Are applications transfered for certain reasons ie.RFE's, suspicion etc
If i need to go for an Interview will i have to travel to California or states near that?
just some things i wanna cross of my list of worries!
Got this email today from USCIS:
I checked processing times and it says 4 months. Seems relatively quick to me so im crossing my fingers!
What difference does this make to my application, if any at all?
Are applications transfered for certain reasons ie.RFE's, suspicion etc
If i need to go for an Interview will i have to travel to California or states near that?
just some things i wanna cross of my list of worries!
Rene
Sep 27th 2009, 3:02 pm
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Sep 27th 2009, 7:46 pm
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I like to hope it is that easy (ie. no interview) but knowing my luck something will happen, still touch on wood!
Sep 28th 2009, 12:24 am
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I'd say you're golden. I'd expect approval with no interview; though there always is a slight chance they'll transfer it back to your local office - that generally isn't the case once it's sent to CSC.
Sep 28th 2009, 3:45 am
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Agreed. When the NBC sends I-485 to the CSC rather than a district or sub office it means that the reviewers at the NBC believe the application is approvable without interview.
If the CSC concurrs when they review the case they will approve it.
Regards, JEff
If the CSC concurrs when they review the case they will approve it.
Regards, JEff
Sep 28th 2009, 9:57 am
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Sep 29th 2009, 11:44 am
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biometrics was quick and easy.
I arrived 20 minutes early with my appointment letter and passport for photo ID.
I filled out a small form, name, dob, height, weight, eye and hair colour, race, address, phone number, A# and the reciept numbers on the appointment notice.
I found out the two numbers were for my i485 and the EAD.
The really friendly lady took the form quickly typed it up on the computer took my left thumb then 4 fingers and followed this with right thumb and 4 fingers pressing them lightly on the fingerprint scanner.
She then did all fingers and both thumbs again rolling them from one side to the other. I watched my prints appear on the screen and talked about how many brits she sees a day. Once done i thanked her got told my ead should arrive in the post in 30 days. And left.
I left at the time my appointment was suppose to start. So all in all quick and efficient.
biometrics was quick and easy.
I arrived 20 minutes early with my appointment letter and passport for photo ID.
I filled out a small form, name, dob, height, weight, eye and hair colour, race, address, phone number, A# and the reciept numbers on the appointment notice.
I found out the two numbers were for my i485 and the EAD.
The really friendly lady took the form quickly typed it up on the computer took my left thumb then 4 fingers and followed this with right thumb and 4 fingers pressing them lightly on the fingerprint scanner.
She then did all fingers and both thumbs again rolling them from one side to the other. I watched my prints appear on the screen and talked about how many brits she sees a day. Once done i thanked her got told my ead should arrive in the post in 30 days. And left.
I left at the time my appointment was suppose to start. So all in all quick and efficient.
