Baltimore transfer at 8/6 (RD 1/16/2002)
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looks like we gonna get our interview after nov 2 may be mid or end novGlenMD,
There is no harm in going to Baltimore in person in order to enquire about your case. I read that few people (lucky ones) got the interview letter soon after their visit. I know one family who even got their passports stamped while they were in Baltimore office checking on AP for their daughter, which was delayed. But this happened 1.5 years ago and it's very uncommon. It's totally depends on the officer.
You have to schedule an appointment through InfoPass.
Also, you may excuse yourself saying that you did not receive actual transfer paper for your dependent, and just checking if they got her file.
I noticed that the people in Baltimore tend to be understanding.
So, do not worry. If you feel you like to check on your case you certainly can do this.
There is no harm in going to Baltimore in person in order to enquire about your case. I read that few people (lucky ones) got the interview letter soon after their visit. I know one family who even got their passports stamped while they were in Baltimore office checking on AP for their daughter, which was delayed. But this happened 1.5 years ago and it's very uncommon. It's totally depends on the officer.
You have to schedule an appointment through InfoPass.
Also, you may excuse yourself saying that you did not receive actual transfer paper for your dependent, and just checking if they got her file.
I noticed that the people in Baltimore tend to be understanding.
So, do not worry. If you feel you like to check on your case you certainly can do this.
wonderfulboy
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Feedback level of 485 cases transferred to local office
Finally guys i got confirmation about the transferred 485 applications processing timings. What ever the timings are provided by district offices are only relevant for family based applications that are directly filed in local office. For transferred applications officially there is no date as such. The only way to know the status of the case is to talk to Immigration officer by fixing an appointment through Infopass. I really have no idea how much really congressman or senator can help.
I contacted the senator John Warner's office today morning, the lady who handles the immigration related issues said that we can only inquire with the district office only if we didn't receive any response after 6 months the case is transferred.
My case is transferred to washington dc office on 23rd september, 2004. It can take up to 6 months in the normal course of time for the interview to be scheduled. In some cases it might be in 1 -4 months time also.
All the people whose cases are transferred have to keep their spirit up and wait for the decision/interview letter thats all i can tell guys after researching from last 4-5 days extensively.
Finally guys i got confirmation about the transferred 485 applications processing timings. What ever the timings are provided by district offices are only relevant for family based applications that are directly filed in local office. For transferred applications officially there is no date as such. The only way to know the status of the case is to talk to Immigration officer by fixing an appointment through Infopass. I really have no idea how much really congressman or senator can help.
I contacted the senator John Warner's office today morning, the lady who handles the immigration related issues said that we can only inquire with the district office only if we didn't receive any response after 6 months the case is transferred.
My case is transferred to washington dc office on 23rd september, 2004. It can take up to 6 months in the normal course of time for the interview to be scheduled. In some cases it might be in 1 -4 months time also.
All the people whose cases are transferred have to keep their spirit up and wait for the decision/interview letter thats all i can tell guys after researching from last 4-5 days extensively.
Hi all,
Just wanted to update in the forum, that I went to baltimore office and met with the immigration officer and the following conversation is as follows:-
Question 1. My case has been transfered on Sept 12 2004, can you tell me how much time it takes to get the interview letter?
IIO:- She checked in her computer and found that after 15 days, still they have not received the application from VSC. Normally she said that local office will get the files in an increment of 100 files in a box. So once the 100 files are filled VSC is going to mail them to Local INS office.
Question 2:- I asked then how much time it will take time to get the file transfered to local office?
IIO:- she replied from 15 days to 1 month.
Question 3:- From there how many months to get the interview scheduled.
IIO:- In Baltimore office, till oct mid week, everything is booked, so it should be after that and she told that only 4 out of 7 officers are working on interview cases. So she forecasted around Nov to jan as the time to get the interview.
Question 4:- I asked her the reason for transfer.
IIO:- she told it is hard to tell..................
I dont know whether the above conversation is helpful for anybody.
My case was transfered on sept 12 2004, still waiting.
Thanks
GlenMD
Just wanted to update in the forum, that I went to baltimore office and met with the immigration officer and the following conversation is as follows:-
Question 1. My case has been transfered on Sept 12 2004, can you tell me how much time it takes to get the interview letter?
IIO:- She checked in her computer and found that after 15 days, still they have not received the application from VSC. Normally she said that local office will get the files in an increment of 100 files in a box. So once the 100 files are filled VSC is going to mail them to Local INS office.
Question 2:- I asked then how much time it will take time to get the file transfered to local office?
IIO:- she replied from 15 days to 1 month.
Question 3:- From there how many months to get the interview scheduled.
IIO:- In Baltimore office, till oct mid week, everything is booked, so it should be after that and she told that only 4 out of 7 officers are working on interview cases. So she forecasted around Nov to jan as the time to get the interview.
Question 4:- I asked her the reason for transfer.
IIO:- she told it is hard to tell..................
I dont know whether the above conversation is helpful for anybody.
My case was transfered on sept 12 2004, still waiting.
Thanks
GlenMD
wonderfulboy
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hi glenmd.
how did you went to baltimore office and met the officer within very short time after your case is transferred ? Through infopass appointment? My case has been transferred to arlington, VA office (washington dc office) on 23rd september 2004 i am trying to take infopass appointment from that point. I went last friday i.e. 24th to office but only could speak to the person who submit forms (cannot go beyond that point without infopass appointment). They said u better talk through infopass appointment to officer.
Your conversation is definitely helpful.
how did you went to baltimore office and met the officer within very short time after your case is transferred ? Through infopass appointment? My case has been transferred to arlington, VA office (washington dc office) on 23rd september 2004 i am trying to take infopass appointment from that point. I went last friday i.e. 24th to office but only could speak to the person who submit forms (cannot go beyond that point without infopass appointment). They said u better talk through infopass appointment to officer.
Your conversation is definitely helpful.
Yes, It is through Infopass appointment. while taking appointment through infopass. There are 2 options. In that you have to select the option of - Speaking to IIO. Then I had taken the following documents.
1. I -485 Original notices.
2. Printout of status of I-485.
3. Letter from VSC about the transfer to local office.
The officer was very helpful in talking to me. Again she didnt go more specific to the case.
Also I had doubt regarding my AP parole which was pending, she said that if i didnt receive any developments for AP, she said that I can get the AP from local office.
It was good conversation. Hope the above helps.
thanks
GlenMD
1. I -485 Original notices.
2. Printout of status of I-485.
3. Letter from VSC about the transfer to local office.
The officer was very helpful in talking to me. Again she didnt go more specific to the case.
Also I had doubt regarding my AP parole which was pending, she said that if i didnt receive any developments for AP, she said that I can get the AP from local office.
It was good conversation. Hope the above helps.
thanks
GlenMD
GlenMD,
Thanks for updating us. It's indeed very valuable information.
Friend of mine just got GC after interview in Baltimore. This family based case was transferred in March 04 with PD 1998. The interview letter was received in June with interview scheduled in 3 weeks. The whole process was 4 months. Hope we all get our interview letters in this time frame.
Thanks for updating us. It's indeed very valuable information.
Friend of mine just got GC after interview in Baltimore. This family based case was transferred in March 04 with PD 1998. The interview letter was received in June with interview scheduled in 3 weeks. The whole process was 4 months. Hope we all get our interview letters in this time frame.
485someday
Registered Users (C)
Glenmd:
Thanks for posting your expierence. I found it to be valuable info. More than that it gives me some patience to wait another 4-6 months. My case was transferered on Sep 13th, 2004 from CSC.
485someday
Thanks for posting your expierence. I found it to be valuable info. More than that it gives me some patience to wait another 4-6 months. My case was transferered on Sep 13th, 2004 from CSC.
485someday
Hi all / Ginnu,
Yesterday my AP got approved and I was thinking that the AP may also be tranfered to Baltimore office as my I-485 application is transfered.
But yesterday night, I check the online and it said that AP has been approved after replying RFE for AP.
Is this a good sign for my I-485 Case (As my case is AC21 and my previous employer try to revoke my I-140 and INS had issued NOID and replied to NOID) ??
Or AP Approval is not related to I - 485 Sucess??
Can anyone / Ginnu, please provide your inputs.
Thanks
GlenMD
Yesterday my AP got approved and I was thinking that the AP may also be tranfered to Baltimore office as my I-485 application is transfered.
But yesterday night, I check the online and it said that AP has been approved after replying RFE for AP.
Is this a good sign for my I-485 Case (As my case is AC21 and my previous employer try to revoke my I-140 and INS had issued NOID and replied to NOID) ??
Or AP Approval is not related to I - 485 Sucess??
Can anyone / Ginnu, please provide your inputs.
Thanks
GlenMD
The NOID was due to I-140 being revoked from my old employer. In response to the NOID, USCIS had asked for 3 months paystubs, EVL and AC21 letter from me.
I replied to them and they transfered the case to baltimore office.
Basically i had applied to AP even before getting NOID.
Thanks a lot for your response.
Thanks
GlenMD
I replied to them and they transfered the case to baltimore office.
Basically i had applied to AP even before getting NOID.
Thanks a lot for your response.
Thanks
GlenMD
Thanks ginnu for your response. it is really good to have your response
When I left my previous employer on Dec 2003, He had threatened that he would inform USCIS that I had forged by sending the EVL. At that time, I was thinking that he was just threatening, but after he has try to revoke my I-140 by writing the letter to USCIS, now I am afraid that he might have accused me of forging in the letter which he has sent to USCIS. If that is the case, I had following questions: -
1. Is it very serious implications to my case?
2. At the time of interview, Can we prove that my previous employer was wrongly accusing?
3. If we want to prove wrong, if we show all the pay stubs from the day of joining of the new employer. Is that going to be sufficient?
4. Can we get to know what letter he has sent to USCIS?
When I left my previous employer on Dec 2003, He had threatened that he would inform USCIS that I had forged by sending the EVL. At that time, I was thinking that he was just threatening, but after he has try to revoke my I-140 by writing the letter to USCIS, now I am afraid that he might have accused me of forging in the letter which he has sent to USCIS. If that is the case, I had following questions: -
1. Is it very serious implications to my case?
2. At the time of interview, Can we prove that my previous employer was wrongly accusing?
3. If we want to prove wrong, if we show all the pay stubs from the day of joining of the new employer. Is that going to be sufficient?
4. Can we get to know what letter he has sent to USCIS?