November 2008 filers

[wangfq]

Just thought to start a thread for November 2008 Filers.

My information below & will update accordingly
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11/19/08 : Application sent for parent (I-130, I-485, I-864,I-693, G-325A, I-765, I-131 mailed to USCIS)
11/21/08 : Receipts received
12/01/08 : Receipt Date
12/01/08 : 4 NOA Received ( I-797C) - for I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131
12/10/09 : LUD I-765 & I-131
12/12/08 : I-130 & I-485 transfered to CSC for processing
12/23/08 : LUD I-130
01/30/09 : LUD I-485
02/17/09 : Fingerprint Notice Received
02/21/09 : Fingerprint Appointment & Done (Early walkin 02/21/2009)
02/23/09 : AP Approved I-131 & EAD card ordered I-765
03/02/09 : AP Received
03/04/09 : EAD card received
03/13/09 : I-130 Approved
03/16/09 : I-485 Approved
03/21/09 : GC received

[nutrient2]

Info in signature

[nowwhat2005]

DO San Francisco, CA

11/06/2008 Mailed I-130/485/131/765 to Chicago Lockbox
11/09/2008 Received
11/20/2008 Check Cashed

NOA
Notice Date for Fingerprint Appointment
Fingerprints & Biometrics for I-485 & I-765 taken
Notice Date for Initial Interview
Received Notice for Initial Interview
Initial Interview Approved
Approval Notice

[nowwhat2005]

DO San Francisco, CA

11/06/2008 Mailed I-130/485/131/765 to Chicago Lockbox
11/09/2008 Received
11/20/2008 Check Cashed

11/28/2008 NOA
11/28/2008 Notice Date for Fingerprint Appointment

[nutrient2]

Checks cashed today

[map1map]

My information below, I'll put it in the signature
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11/17/08 : Application sent (I-130, I-131, I-485, I-765)
11/18/08 : Official receipt of documents stated on I-797C (Signature for receipt at USCIS was on 11/17/2008 at 10PM)
11/26/08: Checks cashed (for both I-130 and I-485+biometrics)
11/29/08 : NOA Received ( I-797C) for all 4 forms (forms issued on 11/26/2008)

[nutrient2]

NOA arrived today

[map1map]

Originally Posted by nutrient2

NOA arrived today

Did you get your biometrics appointment in a separate letter? I am in Chicago and only got the 4 NOAs (130,131,485 and 765) with 485 and 765 instructing that Biometrics would be next, and that I would receive an appointment letter indicating date, place, time, and documents to bring.

I have inspected the I-130 (my husband's form) and my name is listed without the initial of the middle name. Should I call (though I know is next to impossible to find a human operator) to check?

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1/17/08 : Application sent (I-130, I-131, I-485, I-765)
11/18/08 : Official receipt of documents stated on I-797C (Signature for receipt at USCIS was on 11/17/2008 at 10PM)
11/26/08: Checks cashed (for both I-130 and I-485+biometrics)
11/29/08 : NOA Received ( I-797C) for all 4 forms (forms issued on 11/26/2008)

[nutrient2]

I received a bunch of letters in the mail today - the NOA's (all separate) and the biometrics appointment, which was in a separate letter. I'm not sure if it was just coincidence that they all happened to arrive on the same day or not. It's only been one business day or so since you got your NOAs, maybe the biometrics appointment is on it's way? If it were me, I'd give it another couple of days to see if it has arrived, and then if it didn't show up I'd call. But that's just me.

I see we're on a very similar time schedule, so it could be interesting I saw you had received your NOAs and so was expecting them today and they did not disappoint.

[map1map]

Originally Posted by nutrient2

I see we're on a very similar time schedule, so it could be interesting I saw you had received your NOAs and so was expecting them today and they did not disappoint.

Looking around, it seems the bio appointment letter gets in about 16-20 days from application. Should be here soon. This is only day 13, right? You're ahead already What DO sent your NOAs? I expected it to be CHI, but the forms and envelopes have a MO address.

I should stop freaking out, right?
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1/17/08 : Application sent (I-130, I-131, I-485, I-765)
11/18/08 : Official receipt of documents stated on I-797C (Signature for receipt at USCIS was on 11/17/2008 at 10PM)
11/26/08: Checks cashed (for both I-130 and I-485+biometrics)
11/29/08 : NOA Received ( I-797C) for all 4 forms (forms issued on 11/26/2008)

[nutrient2]

I looked for the DO on my forms and couldn't find anything. My envelopes also had a MO address on them.

Maybe I got lucky with the biometrics appointment! I was surprised they booked me so quickly, it's only two weeks away.

And yes you should stop freaking out It's a good sign that you got the NOAs and they did say that the appointment is on it's way, right?

But yes this is a bit nerve wracking. I checked and double checked and triple checked everything before I sent it off but I'm scared that I forgot something!! I really want my AP to be approved by March - I wonder if an RFE would hold it up?

Also, my receipt number isn't working on the USCIS website yet, so I assume that will take some time as well. This is a waiting game and we must be patient!

[map1map]

That would be your punishment for being booked for bio so soon)

[nutrient2]

Oh no! It's all about karma isn't it? I do suppose I will have to pay down the line. Things are going too smoothly!

[map1map]

My husband applied for citizenship this year, and after the biometrics appointment letter we could not check online his status either, always it had a validation error. A glitch probably in their system.
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1/17/08 : Application sent (I-130, I-131, I-485, I-765)
11/18/08 : Official receipt of documents stated on I-797C (Signature for receipt at USCIS was on 11/17/2008 at 10PM)
11/26/08: Checks cashed (for both I-130 and I-485+biometrics)
11/29/08 : NOA Received ( I-797C) for all 4 forms (forms issued on 11/26/2008)

[Priya_Suri]

Status - Marriage-based GC
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11/8/08 (Day 0) - Sent 130,485,325A,693,864,765 to Chicago
11/10/08 (Day 2)- Received
11/18/08 (Day 10)- Notice Date & Checks Cashed
12/1/08 (Day 23)- FP Notice Received
12/9/08 (Day 31)- FP Scheduled

[nowwhat2005]

DO San Francisco, CA

11/06/2008 Mailed I-130/485/131/765 to Chicago Lockbox
11/09/2008 Received
11/20/2008 Check Cashed

11/28/2008 NOA
11/28/2008 Notice Date for Fingerprint Appointment
12/04/2008 Fingerprint Taken

[Priya_Suri]

Status - Marriage-based GC
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11/8/08 (Day 0) - Sent 130,485,325A,693,864,765 to Chicago
11/10/08 (Day 2)- Received
11/18/08 (Day 10)- Notice Date & Checks Cashed
12/1/08 (Day 23)- FP Notice Received
12/9/08 (Day 31)- FP Completed

[VIETQDOAN]

Below are timelines for my parents
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11/24/08 : Application sent for Mother (I-130, I-485, I-864,I-693, G-325A, I-765, I-131 mailed to USCIS)
11/26/08: USPS delivered per tracking
11/26/08 : Receipt Date(RD)
12/05/08 : Notice Date(ND)
12/08/09 : Notice Of Action-NOA Received (total 4 of I-797C for each parent)
??/??/08 : Fingerprint(FP) Notice Received
??/??/08 : Fingerprint(FP) Appointment & Done
??/??/09 : Advanced Parole-AP Approved
??/??/09 : Advanced Parole-AP Received
??/??/09 : Employment Auth. Card-EAD card ordered
??/??/09 : EAD card received
??/??/09 : Green Card(GC) ordered -485 Approved
??/??/09 : GC received

[Priya_Suri]

Nutrient2,

Did ur case show up online yet?. Mine just did, may be yours will also show up after FP.

Thanks,
Priya

Status - Marriage-based GC
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11/8/08 (Day 0) - Sent 130,485,325A,693,864,765 to Chicago
11/10/08 (Day 2)- Received
11/18/08 (Day 10)- Notice Date & Checks Cashed
12/1/08 (Day 23)- FP Notice Received
12/9/08 (Day 31)- FP Completed
12/11/08 (Day 33) - Case (I485,I765) appear online

[nutrient2]

Oh I haven't been checking very often... did a few days ago and it wasn't there. Let me see...

Nope, not yet. But you're about a week ahead of me. I also read somewhere that it shows up after you have your FP done and I go for mine tomorrow.

[map1map]

I am yet to receive the FP appointment letter. Still nothing, don't know what to make of it. All 4 forms/cases appear online as received and that NOAs have been issued (and I received all) but no FP appointment.

I'm getting nervous.

[nutrient2]

Originally Posted by map1map

I am yet to receive the FP appointment letter. Still nothing, don't know what to make of it. All 4 forms/cases appear online as received and that NOAs have been issued (and I received all) but no FP appointment.

I'm getting nervous.

Maybe you should get in contact with USCIS. It is possible your letter was lost in the mail - and if you don't show to that appointment (according to the letter I got), your application is considered abandoned.

I went for FP today and the process was very simple, in and out in about 15 minutes.

[map1map]

Originally Posted by nutrient2

Maybe you should get in contact with USCIS. It is possible your letter was lost in the mail - and if you don't show to that appointment (according to the letter I got), your application is considered abandoned.

I called, finally got to a customer representative, who told me to wait for 30 days and if no appointment gets to me, to call back. So, if no appointment for biometrics gets to me by December 26, to call back.

Any of you with a walk in at any immigration office?

[nutrient2]

I remember having a hard time reaching someone on that line back when I was getting my TN... it is possible though but I forget how

My case is finally (partially) online though, it does seem as though it is related toy your fingerprint appointment.

[map1map]

Originally Posted by nutrient2

I remember having a hard time reaching someone on that line back when I was getting my TN... it is possible though but I forget how

Yes, at some point you press a 2 to report an error on the document. Somewhere there you click to get to a customer representative. And it looks like hubby is going to need to make a service request to correct the fact that my middle initial is not on the 797C for the I-130. Plus, the form lists his A number (but he is already a USC, so an infopass would be good to see if this is in error and his I-130 is introduced as an LPR petitioning for his spouse or an USC doing the same, the lady at the phone could not make this determination).

BTW, very nice staff on the phone!

[nutrient2]

Good to hear that you got through!

Is it a big deal that your middle initial is not on one of the forms? I ask because my name is different on some of the forms too: on some it says: First Name, Married Last Name and on others it is like: First Name, Married Last Name, Maiden Last Name.

When I filled out the forms, I always put my last name as follows: Last Name (nee: Maiden Name)

When I went for fingerprinting the other day I wrote: First Name, Last Name and the guy looked at the forms, asked me about it, and when I explained he also put my Maiden name on the form. Is this going to be an issue? I want to go by my married name and drop my maiden name.

[map1map]

Originally Posted by nutrient2

Good to hear that you got through!

Is it a big deal that your middle initial is not on one of the forms? I ask because my name is different on some of the forms too: on some it says: First Name, Married Last Name and on others it is like: First Name, Married Last Name, Maiden Last Name.

When I filled out the forms, I always put my last name as follows: Last Name (nee: Maiden Name)

When I went for fingerprinting the other day I wrote: First Name, Last Name and the guy looked at the forms, asked me about it, and when I explained he also put my Maiden name on the form. Is this going to be an issue? I want to go by my married name and drop my maiden name.

I don't know how big of a deal it is, but my husband called anyway and the customer service gave him a service number for the service request placed (to have my middle initial and to replace his A# on the form/check to see if in the system he is registered as a USC petitioning for spouse, not as an LPR petitioning for spouse). The customer service told him we will receive notice in up to 45 days.

[nutrient2]

Ok good to know. Perhaps I will call them as well!

[map1map]

Originally Posted by nutrient2

Ok good to know. Perhaps I will call them as well!

Might be an overkill (hubby always tells me this), but you know, better be safe then sorry down the line in the process.

[nutrient2]

Originally Posted by map1map

Might be an overkill (hubby always tells me this), but you know, better be safe then sorry down the line in the process.

I just got off the phone with them It was all rather painless, should have it all sorted out. I also asked about some things not showing up online and they said not to worry about it, that the site doesn't update all that often, and that they did have everything on file that they should have.

I also asked about traveling on an AP in my married name when my passport has my maiden name. They said all that would be required is to show a copy of the marriage license at the border.