Any February 2011 I-130/I-485 filer yet?. . .let's track progress.

Hey you guys!

Missed this place for almost 2 days and when I got back seemed like it had been a year lol!

Life caught up with me & my hubby, he got cleared by the hospital and we had a load of running around to take care of but now I am back!

Will respond to each msg now lol!

Loads of good news and major progress as I see it ;)
 
maraL said:
So I've been looking at everyone's timeline and now I'm freaking out AGAIN:( I seem to have sent mine around the same time as everyone else and I believe a couple were sent after mine that recieved the NOA! I don't know what to think and it's not like I can call because they will just tell me to wait the 30 days!! Longestwait EVER until April 9th...ughhhh
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@maraL

Hey there, as most here would agree I was a nervous wreck myself a few weeks ago :)

Your case is understandable as you have been through a whole bunch!

However take my word on it, freaking out will seriously take away a lot from you since no matter what we do, waiting is the only way things work out.

For starters, update your DO & ASC so we can atleast have an idea of what the progress on your case would be.

Knowing your ASC will assist us in answering with a better timeline I must say :)

For example: the Dallas, TX ASC is not as fast as the Sugarland, TX ASC.
 
Ok, new to this so what is an ASC and DO?
My local field office where we wil have to do BIO & interview is Milwaukee, WI.
Is that what you meant?
Sorry,very junior to the forum,however had been reading it for a few days before I joined!

Thanks!
 
yemroy said:
maraL

I did fill the notification form.

To all:

Thanks to everyone; I hope your expectations come through soon. My advice to anyone who wants to file:

Ensure you read the instructions of each form very very carefully before filing and write down the important points. If you make no initial mistakes, then your case should at least proceed averagely fast. I read, re-read, & re-read the instructions.

Goodluck to all of us!
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Hearty congratulations coming your way buddy!!!!

Looking fwd to your experience at the interview, from what I have read, they are usually quick and simple ;)

I am sure you have all your papers and stuff going in place too...have fun!
 
maraL said:
Ok, new to this so what is an ASC and DO?
My local field office where we wil have to do BIO & interview is Milwaukee, WI.
Is that what you meant?
Sorry,very junior to the forum,however had been reading it for a few days before I joined!

Thanks!
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:) been there, I was told how to do this too so we are all good ;)

ASC is your Application Service Center: Biometrics only

DO is your district office: Interview location.
 
yemroy said:
maraL

Ensure you read the instructions of each form very very carefully before filing and write down the important points. If you make no initial mistakes, then your case should at least proceed averagely fast. I read, re-read, & re-read the instructions.

Oh, how I hear you on this one... I got kind of relaxed with the forms since I literally did all of our paperwork from day 1..even with the removal proceedings(yes we even attacked that without an attorney)..and then i managed to check the wrong box on the I485,how stupid of me...It wass a nightmare when I got my first NOA and it said rejected..my heart sank...I was on the phone with USCIS for 3 hours,literally until we figured out what the problem was..DAMN BOX B instead of BOX A..omg I was soooo mad at myself:(

I went throught everything like 50 time that night and sent it back out the next morning.
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ASC is your Application Service Center: Biometrics only

DO is your district office: Interview location.[/QUOTE]

Ok still don't have me...How do I find out who my ASC is?

I know my DO...but you lost me on the ASC!
 
maraL said:
yemroy said:
maraL

Ensure you read the instructions of each form very very carefully before filing and write down the important points. If you make no initial mistakes, then your case should at least proceed averagely fast. I read, re-read, & re-read the instructions.

Oh, how I hear you on this one... I got kind of relaxed with the forms since I literally did all of our paperwork from day 1..even with the removal proceedings(yes we even attacked that without an attorney)..and then i managed to check the wrong box on the I485,how stupid of me...It wass a nightmare when I got my first NOA and it said rejected..my heart sank...I was on the phone with USCIS for 3 hours,literally until we figured out what the problem was..DAMN BOX B instead of BOX A..omg I was soooo mad at myself:(

I went throught everything like 50 time that night and sent it back out the next morning.
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This is not something I have shared with anyone here but the first time I applied for my papers was last year.

Around the same time an acquaintance from my mother-in-laws side needed help as they got into trouble with the CPS :/

My hubby and I took in their 1.5 yr old twin boys for almost over a month and with them in the house life was a roller coaster, amongst other things going all over the place, our mail accumulated over that period.

When we did finally check the mail, all my stuff was sent right back and when I saw that packet, my heart sank to my feet!...reason : I had used an outdated I-485 form.

I was so angry at myself...considering I was stupid enough to go and pay for forms that are free to download on the USCIS website. But here I sit now, months after that incident and post my hubby's accident at work... smiling and thanking God that we are slowly but steadily progressing towards our goals...

Hang in there, each one of us, for in time we all will see the results.

"Patience" is the key :) and with a wonderful group that we have here, each day passes with smiles and hugs!
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maraL said:
ASC is your Application Service Center: Biometrics only

DO is your district office: Interview location.
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Ok still don't have me...How do I find out who my ASC is?

I know my DO...but you lost me on the ASC![/QUOTE]

lol! My bad, I am being too full of jargons. Lemme make it easier for you....

This is what you need to do to find out your DO/ASC, follow this link

To find out your DO or Field office, enter your zip code in the following link (scroll down to the bottom)
https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?ac...office_type=LO

To find out your ASC, enter your zip code in the following link
https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?ac...ffice_type=ASC

In some situations, the DO and the ASC are the same office.
 
Thanks, Noella

Mine ar 1 in the same,Milwaukee, WI!

Ok, Now I have a question for anyone that has alot of Immigration knowledge...

If you have been married for over 2 years, is it tru that once issued the green card you wil get the permanent 10 year card instead of the 2-3 year temporary green card? This would be nice since we've been married for 4 years!
 
yemroy said:
maraL

I did fill the notification form.

To all:

Thanks to everyone; I hope your expectations come through soon. My advice to anyone who wants to file:

Ensure you read the instructions of each form very very carefully before filing and write down the important points. If you make no initial mistakes, then your case should at least proceed averagely fast. I read, re-read, & re-read the instructions.

Goodluck to all of us!
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Exactly what we did. We filled in forms and gathered paperwork and did some research prior to mailing it all out.
I feel like we are in the Longest Limbo Ever now...geeez

Happy that yours is moving so fast at this point I would be happy with average :)
 
Very true, MaraL; your husband will get the 10-year card. But stay calm if it takes some time before USCIS contacts you. Also, be prepared for some penetrating questions during the interview. Marriage to US citizens during or after removal proceedings sometimes looks fishy; they scrutinize the AOS application more...

Goodluck!
 
@ induz

If you both facebook, I think you might consider printing, let's say every 3days before april 7, the facebook profile page of you and that of your wife. "Married to....." is indicated at the top and to my limited knowledge, I think this should also add to the proofs for a suspicious interviewing officer. Just my 2 cents though...

Goodluck!
 
Interview Date set! April 29th

thomkip said:
Congrats on receiving your EAD. I hope that some of us Feb filers will receive the IL soon followed by EAD. I think all the Feb filers have received Biometrics and most of them have done walk-ins except Noella. Lets hope that we will all progress like you are Induz :)
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Hey All- I did check my case status a few minutes ago and my status for I-485 has moved to Testing and Interview. My Interview is set for APril 29th. I am both excited and a lil nervous about it. I think all will be ok though.
 
Just updated my signature.

Yemroy-We actually did a walk-in Biometrics on the same day and we are having our interviews two days apart. Good luck on that day mate.

All filers- It is clear now that doing a walk-in biometrics makes the process of getting an interview quick. This is especially true if your DO is not a very busy one. I hope all of you guys get your IL soon followed by the EAD.
 
So far I have only had one person confirm with me that they went to the Dallas, TX ASC and did a walk in biometrics.

He said although they were not happy about him doing a walk-in they did allow him to go ahead.

I wanna say its worth taking the risk to go ahead and drive down there to try my luck too :)

Will keep you all posted on what's happening as soon as I know more :)
 
yemroy said:
Very true, MaraL; your husband will get the 10-year card. But stay calm if it takes some time before USCIS contacts you. Also, be prepared for some penetrating questions during the interview. Marriage to US citizens during or after removal proceedings sometimes looks fishy; they scrutinize the AOS application more...

Goodluck!
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Very true! When we got married I was a green card holder myslef! LOL I have been in the states with my family since 1983 and why I didn't become a citizen earlier,beats me. So, I became a citizen in 12/2009! I was suprised that they even approved our I130 since he was in removal proceedings at the time,however our judge was giving us time to get it approved. Thank god for him! He was so understanding! I then had to upgrade our case since I was a citizen and well, here we are!!

They can ask us any question they want and I will take 1000 pictures and even our baby..bring it immigration---just get me in that room;)

btw...day 19 and nothing in the mail today..

LOL
 
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thomkip said:
Hey All- I did check my case status a few minutes ago and my status for I-485 has moved to Testing and Interview. My Interview is set for APril 29th. I am both excited and a lil nervous about it. I think all will be ok though.
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@thomkip CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I love seeing the February Filers moving forward and getting interview letters!!! Wishing you all the best, dont be nervous, you got this!!!!

We are pretty close in our timelime, I just hope my RFE doesnt slow things down too much.

Good Luck Everyone. (=
 
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