July 2009 Family Based Filers - Post Here
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diegowarrior
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It only means they touched your case, is because you recently went for your biometrics, you should receive your EAD soon.
Good Luck!
Hi,
You should not be worried at all. It took me about 3 weeks to know what was going on with my cases when I first sent them the package. The process is varied, somes are very fast, others are slow.
Good luck.
SpanishGirl
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My case was touched last on July 31st, not since then, no RFE. Just waiting
Just an update
Just an update
My FP appointment letter came today in the mail. Appointment date is on the 09/01/2009. But I think I will do a walk-in for this, I can't wait like a month for this appointment.
Wish me luck on the walk-in for the FP guys. Will update when I've got it done with.
Thanks.
Wish me luck on the walk-in for the FP guys. Will update when I've got it done with.
Thanks.
goodluck xkywalkor!
Hello,
I just want give some updates about my case and also want to thanks SpanishGirl’s information which is really helpful!
On July 30th we made Infopass appointment to see if they could speed up my I-131 application, as I need an urgent travel for my grandma’s funeral; however, they were unable to do anything for my request, as my cases were not in the field office yet.
So, I tried the way SpanishGirl suggested, I called Customer Service on July 31 (Firday), and the lady on the phone put an expedite request for me, and told me to wait for decision in 5 business days.
The coming Tuesday morning (Aug. 4th) I got CRIS email said they already approved my I-131 due to my expedite request, and I would receive the document in 15 days.
On Aug. 5th, I received another two CRIS emails saying that my I-131 and I-765 were approved, and EAD card production ordered. On Aug. 8th I got Advance Parole(AP) in mail.
My Grandma’s funeral is on Aug 8th, and eventually I was unable to make it, as people told me not to travel until AP is received, and my parents did not want me to take this risk, either.…however, I just want to say that the expedite request actually works! The immigration officers they would look into your cases if you have emergency, and speed up the process.
I wish I could have called Customer Service earlier, instead of wasting two days making infopass appointment and travelling to Garden City. If so, I might have been able to make the funeral
I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131
NY
July 3, 2009: Package Sent
July 5, 2009: Delivered in Chicago Lockbox
July 10, 2009: Received (NOA) for I-130/I-485/I-765
According to NOAs Received Date: July 5, 2009, Notice Date: July 8, 2009.
July 16, 2009: Received ASC Biometrics appointment( scheduled on 8/8/2009)
July 20, 2009: Received RFE (I-485)
July 22, 2009: sent out RFE with documents
July 24, 2009: Fingerprints/biometrics done (Walk in at Woodside ASC)
July 28, 2009: received CRIS email (RFE response received; case resumed)
July 30, 2009: Infopass appointment regards to emergency travel
July 31, 2009: called Customer Service for expedite request (I-131)
Aug 4, 2009: Expedite request approved (I-131 approved)
Aug 5, 2009: CRIS emails (I-131, I-765 approved; card production ordered)
Aug 8, 2009: AP received in mail
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Just received my FP for sept 02, 2009. I'm gonna try the walk in as you suggested since we'll be on our vacation thousands of miles away. If I won't be able to, I'll reschedule. And you were correct, the appointment is off of Collier Road
Thanks Afrank
Just a little update on my process,
I did my FP walk-in today. The officer at front desk actually stamped my appointment letter before he even looked at the appointment date and time. When he realized that not until a month latter is my appointment, he took about 5 minutes to explained for me walk-in was not how it supposed to be done
. She said I needed to prove that I was in an emergency or need to travel in order to do the walk-in. So Jacob_24, if you plan on traveling and want to do the walk-in, your air ticket should help, probably.
But since the letter was already stamped, she had to let me walk-in, fortunately me.
After I filled out my form, another officer took me into a separate area and took my FP. It was very fast, only took about 10 minutes max.
So my FP was done. Now, more waiting isn't it, guys?
Good luck to everybody.
I did my FP walk-in today. The officer at front desk actually stamped my appointment letter before he even looked at the appointment date and time. When he realized that not until a month latter is my appointment, he took about 5 minutes to explained for me walk-in was not how it supposed to be done
. She said I needed to prove that I was in an emergency or need to travel in order to do the walk-in. So Jacob_24, if you plan on traveling and want to do the walk-in, your air ticket should help, probably. But since the letter was already stamped, she had to let me walk-in, fortunately me.
After I filled out my form, another officer took me into a separate area and took my FP. It was very fast, only took about 10 minutes max.
So my FP was done. Now, more waiting isn't it, guys?
Good luck to everybody.
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Thanks for an update and congrats on your FP appt success. I will make sure I'll bring my airplane ticket and other proof that I wont be able to make it on my day.
If you dont mind me asking, what are they open hours and is it best to go either in morning or later in the afternoon.
guinness301
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Yesterday I received an RFE for the origional birth certificate and proof of legally entering the country. Well when I origionally sent in our paperwork I sent in the certified translated copy of my wifes BC and sent in a copy of the passport page with the entry visa stamp. I thought that would have been enough but I was wrong. So off to the post office we went with a copy of origional BC and copy of I-94 form and sent them priority mail. Hopefully everything will be back on track soon. Moral of the story...pay attention to detail.
guinness301
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I do not remember the hours, maybe 8-4:30? We went on a Wednesday around 1030am and it took about 20 min. I sure they are closed on Monday.
Jacob_24,
I think they are open from 8am-5pm. I did not pay much attention to their operation hours. I can't tell you which hour is the best to go for. But according to my experience, walk-in at around 9:00, there were not a lot of people there. There were only 3 customers filling out their forms, but there are plenty of officers to help you out. So less customers is one of the important factors.
I think make it early in the morning is better than late.
Good luck.
Like I told you in my previous post just do the walking you won't have to worry about anything , just make sure that you bring your passport at the appointment and you should be all set. Good luck and let us know how he went.
Thanks afrank, is passport really necessary? Can I just bring my driver license?
Just give out the FP appointment letter. Don't say anything until the officer asks you. In my case, he stamped the FP letter accidentally before he even looked at it. So don't have to prove anything until you are asked.
Good luck.
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Went to FP location today and it went smooth. was in and out in 15 minutes. IO said, if trying to do walk-ins, its best to do so before 1 pm. I showed him my airplane ticket that I wont be able to make it on it's given date and would not like to reschedule, and he'd let me in without any issue.
Thanks guys.