Any September filers?

Great to see that EAD cards have been started to get ordered for a few applicants and for some of us case status have been showing up online ...

With my application, still no word from the IO who was supposed to call yesterday. I think they just tell you that and never call. But the officer was so polite and helpful, I believed him. I think I will call either today or on Monday to find out what's up. This thing about not getting FP letter till now is bothering me.

Online status for I-130 and I-485 not showing online still.

sharon754, you should see your AP and EAD approved soon ...

Hopefully I will be getting my AP today in mail and my US passport too.

I will update the spreadsheet. You can also do it now as its online and permission is for all. I will be backing it up regularly, so that info is not messed up.
 
avz27 said:
That'd be really cool if they'd approve the GC without an interview!

EAD card production was ordered yesterday! Now my husband doesn't have to worry about his OPT and I-20 expiring on 12.15.07.

I was finally able to see our case status online after the FP's were done! :)

Omorpheus - will you update the spreadsheet with my timeline?

Thanks!
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Let me know when you get your EAD. Looks like there is no column for EAD approval/ordered.
 
avz27 said:
Hi WhenDoesItEnd -
I haven't gotten any emails of updates so I just check the USCIS website every day.

Hope your case starts to move faster!
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Thanks... yours looks good... 56 days has passed, still NO UPDATE on my EAD...

Anyway, I hope to see something about my EAD next week..
 
No FP Yet

Hi Omorpheus!

Thanks for the speadsheet. Very nice work:)
We're in a very similar situation (see signature). The only difference between us really is that your EAD has been approved.
but that might not even be the case as you said "The IO in the backend said that your I-765 has been approved on Oct 26, even though the website says its still pending."
so there is a chance that my 765 got approved too and the website didn't update yet?
I also called USCIS but never managed to get through to the IO. how did you manage to do that?
I am also waiting for my FP appointment.

Maybe San Jose is just particularly slow? Is your case pending at MSC?
 
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pandaexpress said:
Hi Omorpheus!

Thanks for the speadsheet. Very nice work:)
We're in a very similar situation (see signature). The only difference between us really is that your EAD has been approved.
but that might not even be the case as you said "The IO in the backend said that your I-765 has been approved on Oct 26, even though the website says its still pending."
so there is a chance that my 765 got approved too and the website didn't update yet?
I also called USCIS but never managed to get through to the IO. how did you manage to do that?
I am also waiting for my FP appointment.

Maybe San Jose is just particularly slow? Is your case pending at MSC?
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pandaexpress, approving of EAD does not carry any value till your FPs are in place.

So, I called USCIS again today and it seems that our case is not in queue for FP. The IO from SJ DO who was supposed to call did not call and the customer service advised us to go again to office as local office schedules FP. So, I have taken an INFOPASS for this monday :mad:

Since the FP appointments are made by computer automatically, here is what I think happened: The officer entering our application was not aware of new fee structure for I-765 (as was officer in our INFOPASS on wednesday) and he thought, we did not pay any fee, then maybe it does not require FP and never put us in queue for that. Since a few officers were aware of this restriction that I-765 comes free with I-485 but few never bothered to read emails or memos sent to them.

So, unless we go to local office, FP will not be generated automatically :(

I would suggest you do the same. Our AP was mailed on Oct 29 but till date we have not received it. Hopefully tomorrow.
 
omorpheus said:
pandaexpress, approving of EAD does not carry any value till your FPs are in place.

So, I called USCIS again today and it seems that our case is not in queue for FP. The IO from SJ DO who was supposed to call did not call and the customer service advised us to go again to office as local office schedules FP. So, I have taken an INFOPASS for this monday :mad:

Since the FP appointments are made by computer automatically, here is what I think happened: The officer entering our application was not aware of new fee structure for I-765 (as was officer in our INFOPASS on wednesday) and he thought, we did not pay any fee, then maybe it does not require FP and never put us in queue for that. Since a few officers were aware of this restriction that I-765 comes free with I-485 but few never bothered to read emails or memos sent to them.

So, unless we go to local office, FP will not be generated automatically :(

I would suggest you do the same. Our AP was mailed on Oct 29 but till date we have not received it. Hopefully tomorrow.
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Pandaexpress/Omorpheus,

Interestingly it looks like San Jose is indeed slow to send FP notices. I had called the 1-800 number to find out about my FP and wanted to talk to an IO but the cust service rep refused to transfer me to an IO but recommended that I open a SR with them to inquire about the FP.

This evening I got a letter from DHS stating "They systems show that you had biometrics taken at a local ASC within the jurisdiction of your local office and that my application is awaiting an interview" which is really odd since we never received the FP notice.

I plan to call the 1-800 number on Monday and also have taken an infopass for Wed if I need to talk to an IO.

I would recommend that both of you also call the 1-800 number and request the rep to open a NSR for you, since that at least made me aware that there is something wrong in the system in my case.
 
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justindian_03 said:
Pandaexpress/Omorpheus,

Interestingly it looks like San Jose is indeed slow to send FP notices. I had called the 1-800 number to find out about my FP and wanted to talk to an IO but the cust service rep refused to transfer me to an IO but recommended that I open a SR with them to inquire about the FP.

This evening I got a letter from DHS stating "They systems show that you had biometrics taken at a local ASC within the jurisdiction of your local office and that my application is awaiting an interview" which is really odd since we never received the FP notice.

I plan to call the 1-800 number on Monday and also have taken an infopass for Wed if I need to talk to an IO.

I would recommend that both of you also call the 1-800 number and request the rep to open a NSR for you, since that at least made me aware that there is something wrong in the system in my case.
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justindian_03, the way to reach an IO on the phone is to give them an application number which you cannot track online and ask status on that. They cannot find it and they transfer to IO. :) I have tried it couple of times and it works.

Moreover, I talked to NBC couple of times and it seems everyone of IO says that FP is nothing they have control on, so contact local office. So, I should advise everyone of us to take INFOPASS and go to SJ DO and find out. Nothing happens if you take a case in NBC.

As I mentioned earlier, I had gone to SJ DO and the officer was supposed to call me on Wed or Thu this week but he never called. So, I am thinking of going again and finding out.

justindian, I think your second LUD on I-765 was approval but you will not see it online due to some technical glitch and secondly, they can't order cards as there are no FPs. I think if pandaexpress calls NBC and ask them, they would say that their EAD is also approved -- somehow status shows received and pending as it gets updated only when card is ordered.

I think SJ DO has some people who still don't know about new fee details (as was the case with my SJ DO IO) and that is the reason they never scheduled us. Creating an SR is slow and lengthy process. It takes 30 days or more to get resolved.

What do you think?
 
received I-131 Nov 2nd

I received my I-131 approval yesterday and just scheduled infopass for Monday.
Maybe i will even see you there, Omorpheus.

Do you guys thin it's possible to do a Walk-in FP without a biometrics appointment at all?
 
pandaexpress said:
I received my I-131 approval yesterday and just scheduled infopass for Monday.
Maybe i will even see you there, Omorpheus.

Do you guys thin it's possible to do a Walk-in FP without a biometrics appointment at all?
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I also got my I-131 today ... why r there two exactly same notices in one envelope? may be one for each trip outside US?

Anyways, hope to see you on there on Monday :)
 
omorpheus said:
I also got my I-131 today ... why r there two exactly same notices in one envelope? may be one for each trip outside US?

Anyways, hope to see you on there on Monday :)
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yEAHHHHHHHHH. I am happy things are moving for you. You can finally make a trip home this christmas. I think thats what you said.:)
 
WhenDoesItEnd said:
Hi all,
I have some questions. I will appreciate your input.
Do you get email if any update? or should I check for update even if I don't get any email?....

Interesting: If I check online case status, Same old message... but lawyer got RFE and they already sent the add info they asked for.. still no new LUD.. even it doesn't say anything about the RFE they asked for.....
So I thought to call and speak to them... they are very rude... not nice at all and interestingly the lady I spoke told me same old message.. nothing about RFE... even though I know they ask for one and we sent more than a week.... I did not ask anymore questions, simply buy and hang up... NOT helpful at all.... :confused:

Very frustrated.. :mad:

Some poeple already start getting something..

Advise me please... thanks
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Dont be frustrasted. Just take it easy, trust me I know thats easier said than done. Keep your cool I believeit will all fall inplace for everyone. Stay calm:)
 
omorpheus said:
justindian_03, the way to reach an IO on the phone is to give them an application number which you cannot track online and ask status on that. They cannot find it and they transfer to IO. :) I have tried it couple of times and it works.

Moreover, I talked to NBC couple of times and it seems everyone of IO says that FP is nothing they have control on, so contact local office. So, I should advise everyone of us to take INFOPASS and go to SJ DO and find out. Nothing happens if you take a case in NBC.

As I mentioned earlier, I had gone to SJ DO and the officer was supposed to call me on Wed or Thu this week but he never called. So, I am thinking of going again and finding out.

justindian, I think your second LUD on I-765 was approval but you will not see it online due to some technical glitch and secondly, they can't order cards as there are no FPs. I think if pandaexpress calls NBC and ask them, they would say that their EAD is also approved -- somehow status shows received and pending as it gets updated only when card is ordered.

I think SJ DO has some people who still don't know about new fee details (as was the case with my SJ DO IO) and that is the reason they never scheduled us. Creating an SR is slow and lengthy process. It takes 30 days or more to get resolved.

What do you think?
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Thanks for the suggestion to talk to an IO. I have also scheduled an info pass for Wed, hopefully the IO will be able to issue a FP notice then.

I agree that opening a case at NBC is slow but I would still recommend to open one since it causes no harm.

Hopefully your problem will be resolved when u see an IO on Monday. All the best and do keep us posted on any new developments.
 
Hi all,
Today I got my wife's I-131 form and IL. Interview is schedule on Jan 14th. I have a question here. After she attends the interview and if every thing goes well can she leave to India while waiting for the GC card? Currently she also in L1 visa. Is it possible for her to go out of US using AP which is valid till 10/25?
 
tvklovesu said:
Hi all,
Today I got my wife's I-131 form and IL. Interview is schedule on Jan 14th. I have a question here. After she attends the interview and if every thing goes well can she leave to India while waiting for the GC card? Currently she also in L1 visa. Is it possible for her to go out of US using AP which is valid till 10/25?
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Congrats tvklovesu. That is a great news. So, you will definitely have your GC in hand by Jan end :p

If your wife has valid L1 visa and AP, then I don't see any issues other than that if for any reason they call you again to local DO. But that is only in rare circumstances, so why not wait another 2 weeks and go with your GC.

You will be getting your EAD also this week, so road is all clear.

Thanks golden_03 for the wishes. I had plans to go in Feb. I hope we can leave with GC in hand.

I will keep you updated on what happens in INFOPASS tomorrow.
 
omorpheus said:
Congrats tvklovesu. That is a great news. So, you will definitely have your GC in hand by Jan end :p

If your wife has valid L1 visa and AP, then I don't see any issues other than that if for any reason they call you again to local DO. But that is only in rare circumstances, so why not wait another 2 weeks and go with your GC.
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Thanks Omorpheus and every one in this board.
This is all because of your warm wishes and perfect advises at right time. I dont know whether my time line is fast or slow but it is moving on a clear road. I am happy for that. If she gets her GC in 2 weeks from the interview dates that does'nt matters me Leaving US before GC arrives. We will sure go after we recieve GC. We have waited almost one and half year, why can't we wait another 3 weeks.:p

I do have a question. how can we know whether my I-130 is approved or not. I have not yet received any acknowledge on that. Usually how many weeks does it take to get the I-130 approval notice.

Thanks once again to you all:cool:
 
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I am new to this forum. Please correct me if I am wrong. I have applied I-130 for my mom in July - 07. I have not still heard anything. If I search on line it it says case has been transferred to CSC.

Please let me know of the timelines.

Thanks,

130 Details

RD 07/18/07
ND 07/31/07
 
sbhoj said:
I am new to this forum. Please correct me if I am wrong. I have applied I-130 for my mom in July - 07. I have not still heard anything. If I search on line it it says case has been transferred to CSC.

Please let me know of the timelines.

Thanks,

130 Details

RD 07/18/07
ND 07/31/07
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What is your DO
 
INFOPASS update

I went for INFOPASS today and man the IO was so rude. He snubbed 2 people who went ahead of me -- to one he even said that it may take them 6 months to 6 years to get GC as the poor woman's name had not cleared Name Check.

When we mentioned our problem, he shouted that there is nothing I can do. I will email them and let you know. We said that office Phong had said same thing last week. He said that he will never call anyone or tell anyone that he will call. But after we requested couple of times, he sent us to that old officer who again said that people don't pick their phones. I said, we never got a call, so he said that others don't pick phone -- didn't know how it was related to our application.

But anyways, he showed that he emailed them and got a response back that they will schedule one in next 30 - 90 days. :( So, even if your application is all clear, the processing delays can move your physical EAD card and no one is answerable to anyone.:mad:

So, waiting for FP begins. I was told to come back in 30 days if nothing happens.

Can we file a complaint of that rude officer who was shouting at everyone. I wish no one goes to him for anything.
 
tvklovesu,

I am doing consular processing since my mom is not in US. What do you mean by DO? Also I am not aware of the next steps in this process? Could you please guide me?

Thanks for your help
 
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