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I just would like to add that applying for OPT does not require biometrics (G-325A form). So technically speaking, there is not difference at all between having an A# or not.

Izzy120 said:
I don't think having a prior A# necessarily makes your process faster (especially during this early/preliminary stage). There is really nothing much to obtain if one has an A# based on OPT other than the fact that they have applied for OPT (which is basically a F1 'benefit') and their biographical info and some prior docs. If the A# were for prior I-485 filings based on some other criteria, then that would be another issue and hence, will in turn, probably take more time for them to locate/obtain the files from the holding office to see things in detail (which would happen at NBC). At lockbox, they will only look to see if there is already an A# assigned, if there is one, then they will assign a new one specifically for the purpose of this case (btw, I was assigned a new A#), and if there is not one, then they will create a new one. The only difference is it will most likely help save them some time to enter the G-325A info into their system which should not drastically delay your case in any way. I see your point about them having to enter all the info and feed the new docs into their system for the 'new ones' but I don't think that should be any reason for such length of delay.

And CONGRATS for getting the receipt no.! I am hoping that biometrics notice should start coming by the end of next week at most... Good Luck all the way to everyone!
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Current Status: F-1 on OPT, expires in Aug 2011
04/24/2010: NL1 received
10/03/2010: AOS in Chicago
 
armanio said:
I am in the same boat and I have an A-number, since I am on OPT. I don't think you need to worry. I call what is going on the "1st-patch" phenomena. The number of applications received by the USCIS office starts at a very low level and within a day it exponentially increase. Think of the processing time as the inverse profile. If your application was in the 1st-patch, it will get processed extremely fast. But once it gets out of this first patch, the process is relatively much slower...
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Well, to the best of my knowledge USCIS is working on "first come first served basis", in other words AofS that was delivered on Oct 1 will be processed quicker than AofS which is delivered on Oct 4. The cases of following people confirms it: Tuscany, Izzy120, natta and etc.
 
Izzy120 said:
Khayat,

I apologize for asking this so late in this whole process but I just can't get over my curiosity over your gender (plus all the others)...LOL since you know there has been much confusion lately...I would like to think that you are a guy but I may be wrong...I just wanted to get to know my pals better...so, so far i think:
Tuscany is a guy (90% positive)
Feel is a guy (100% positive)
Natta is a gal (100% positive) :D
sundaram is a guy (90%)
Lucky is a guy (50%)...sorry :(
keepkeep is a guy (not sure)...:(
Frenchie is a guy (90%)
nncu is a gal (50%)
zahidal is a guy...
dalerpulatov (I have no idea)...
reptile (guy?)
umuteren (guy?)
and anyone else I missed...please let us know, I can only remember a handful at this time....

Sorry, if its too personal for a question but I just wanted to be able to address a person correctly...

Hope y'all don't mind...:) :) :)
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Izzy,

I'm a guy and I know that you're lady based on previous threads...
 
Izzy120 said:
Khayat,

I apologize for asking this so late in this whole process but I just can't get over my curiosity over your gender (plus all the others)...LOL since you know there has been much confusion lately...I would like to think that you are a guy but I may be wrong...I just wanted to get to know my pals better...so, so far i think:
Tuscany is a guy (90% positive)
Feel is a guy (100% positive)
Natta is a gal (100% positive) :D
sundaram is a guy (90%)
Lucky is a guy (50%)...sorry :(
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You're spot-on, my friend. Yes I'm a guy...and thanks for asking :D
 
dalerpulatov said:
Well, to the best of my knowledge USCIS is working on "first come first served basis", in other words AofS that was delivered on Oct 1 will be processed quicker than AofS which is delivered on Oct 4. The cases of following people confirms it: Tuscany, Izzy120, natta and etc.
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Yeah seems to be that way... wonder how much longer the batch of people who got their AOS packaged delivered on October 4th will have to wait for... I hate that my attorney kept insisting on 'playing it safe' and refusing to send it out on September 30th but o well... the wait sure is a killer.
 
I like that this forum never sleeps. Fantastic.

Dude, I am a dude. :cool:

I call all of my gal friends dude, nothing personal.

Izzy120 said:
Khayat,

I apologize for asking this so late in this whole process but I just can't get over my curiosity over your gender (plus all the others)...LOL since you know there has been much confusion lately...I would like to think that you are a guy but I may be wrong...I just wanted to get to know my pals better...so, so far i think:
Tuscany is a guy (90% positive)
Feel is a guy (100% positive)
Natta is a gal (100% positive) :D
sundaram is a guy (90%)
Lucky is a guy (50%)...sorry :(
keepkeep is a guy (not sure)...:(
Frenchie is a guy (90%)
nncu is a gal (50%)
zahidal is a guy...
dalerpulatov (I have no idea)...
reptile (guy?)
umuteren (guy?)
and anyone else I missed...please let us know, I can only remember a handful at this time....

Sorry, if its too personal for a question but I just wanted to be able to address a person correctly...

Hope y'all don't mind...:) :) :)
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onebowloflaksa said:
Yeah seems to be that way... wonder how much longer the batch of people who got their AOS packaged delivered on October 4th will have to wait for... I hate that my attorney kept insisting on 'playing it safe' and refusing to send it out on September 30th but o well... the wait sure is a killer.
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Don't worry about that, don't get yourself nervous. It's just a matter of days the gap between Oct 1 and Oct 4 AofS applications. By the end of this week, I believe we'll definitely get notifications, check clearances and NOAs.
 
armanio,

I wasn't literally referring to G-325A form when I was talking about 'biographical data'...The A# allows them access to your biographical info (at least) already in their system (such as your name, DOB, etc.) that you provided on the I-765 form while applying for OPT or on H1, prior AoS, etc. based forms.

PS: You can add your info to your signature by going to the FORUM ACTIONS>EDIT PROFILE>EDIT SIGNATURE>Enter your info and hit save and don't forget to check "show signature" when you post messages.

Thanks! :)

armanio said:
I just would like to add that applying for OPT does not require biometrics (G-325A form). So technically speaking, there is not difference at all between having an A# or not.



Current Status: F-1 on OPT, expires in Aug 2011
04/24/2010: NL1 received
10/03/2010: AOS in Chicago
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And yes of course, the time they received the forms at lockbox does make a difference (well, that is a no-brainer...), like someone mentioned, 'first-come first-served'.

I really hope we start seeing more people getting the NoAs and the rest of the steps to follow very soon. :) :) :)
 
Izzy120 said:
And yes of course, the time they received the forms at lockbox does make a difference (well, that is a no-brainer...), like someone mentioned, 'first-come first-served'.

I really hope we start seeing more people getting the NoAs and the rest of the steps to follow very soon. :) :) :)
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Hey guys,

I need some suggestion here, In the DSP-122 form item#7 (work experience), they said Within last five years, I've worked at least 2 years in a job that requires at least 2 years of training and experiences. I'm working in this current job (SE) more than 2 years but I didn't show my company any job experiences before to get this job, so what should I put in that item#7? Should I just answered it NO? please reply asap.
 
Indeed.. a forum that never sleeps :)

I'm a guy as well. I live in FL (a Miami Heat fan if anyone cares :))

Im glad processing times seem shorter this year. Hope you guys get ur GCs before the new year..

Good night.
 
Thanks Khayat, for your response.
I also found more info on uscis stating that in my country the immigrant visa should be issued rather quickly. (PS: there are many reasons to be in the US even if u cant study or work - i live in NYC :) )


Izzy,
in your response to nirvana you said:
and unless you don't mind losing the $1010 AoS processing fee and paying all the CP fees + new medicals all over again for CP, its really entirely your decision to make!
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why new medicals? I got mine here in NY , cant i take'em to europe in the sealed envelope and present them for CP?


and as my initials suggest, i am a man too, like 95% of the forum members here...
 
keepkeep Pasadena is a nice place. what are u doing there. I am in Westwood.

Regarding to your signature, your package is delivered on 3rd of Oct like mines, but I did not get any acceptance yet!

keepkeep said:
@Izzy and Natta: I am also a girl :)
@NirvanaGrunger: I live in Pasadena, so we might get the same FO !! :)
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jfk,

For AoS Adjustees, medicals need to be done by a USCIS designated Civil Surgeon while those applying for Immigrant Visa abroad (CP) need to go to Panel Physician. Following is a quote from the DOS website:

Can the medical examination take place in the United States if the applicant is pursuing a visa application abroad while physically present in the United States? Visa medical examinations may not be conducted in the United States. An alien pursuing a visa application abroad while physically present in the United States must have the medical examination conducted by a panel physician approved by the visa issuing U.S. Embassy/Consulate.

source: http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3745.html#_Can_the_medical_1

Find Panel Physician here: http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3739.html

General Info regarding Medical Exams for IV/CP here: http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3745.html

jfk212 said:
why new medicals? I got mine here in NY , cant i take'em to europe in the sealed envelope and present them for CP?
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NirvanaGrunger said:
keepkeep Pasadena is a nice place. what are u doing there. I am in Westwood.

Regarding to your signature, your package is delivered on 3rd of Oct like mines, but I did not get any acceptance yet!
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Yes, it is a nice place :)
I am an international student at CSUF. What about you? Are you a student too?
Don't worry, they might get a little backed up. You will get your notification soon.
 
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