October 2011 Filers

MarineWife said:
Yes, Houston is known for their quick processing times. Where I am it seems they take an average of 6 months to about 9 months. Washington, D.C is just as busy, if not busier, than NYC. I'm hoping it goes faster but I'm not really holding my breath.
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Have you really checked because USCIS has improved in most cities. But I know Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, and some part of New York have between 2.5 to 3 months average processing time if the case is straight forward.

Are you using the processing time tool on USCIS website? That is not really accurate....it doesn't tell the practical time. Try to look at recent filers in your region who just completed the process.
 
USPS was kinder to you than me

Glad to hear your RFE made it to Lee's Summit safe and sound. Looks like we sent our responses the same day, the same way (priority mail) from opposite sides of the country (Boston vs. Los Angeles).

Unlucky for me, it looks like USPS has my letter on a slow mule. The letter has only reached Minneapolis as of this evening.

bigbull99 said:
Hi, Guys,
Thank you very much for the info. The packet got delevered.

Priority Mail®
Delivered
November 09, 2011, 4:39 pm
LEES SUMMIT, MO 64002

Thank you all
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sweet15 said:
Lucky for you Lazhy. I am with MarineWife on the timeline for interview for me as well. Here in NY it's a bit longer than 3 months so I'm not looking for no IL no time soon(if it does come though I won't complain ;)). I however am looking forward for my EAD card. Wanna start working. I'm hoping it comes by December
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@ Sweet15,

Dont worry, your EAD approval will come in 2 weeks. And you can get the card in 3 weeks from now.
 
Lazhy said:
Have you really checked because USCIS has improved in most cities. But I know Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, and some part of New York have between 2.5 to 3 months average processing time if the case is straight forward.

Are you using the processing time tool on USCIS website? That is not really accurate....it doesn't tell the practical time. Try to look at recent filers in your region who just completed the process.
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No I haven't paid attention to the USCIS processing time. I've followed several filers on this site from Washington, D.C field office and I concluded that it's about 6-9mths. According to the USCIS website, they are now processing forms from October 2010. If I were to pay heed to that I'd be totally hopeless.
 
MarineWife said:
No I haven't paid attention to the USCIS processing time. I've followed several filers on this site from Washington, D.C field office and I concluded that it's about 6-9mths. According to the USCIS website, they are now processing forms from October 2010. If I were to pay heed to that I'd be totally hopeless.
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@MarineWife,

I read about someone in Washington that adjusted status, and had his interview in June. It only took about 4 months. Besides, you are in Virginia....how come you talking about Washington?
 
@sweet15 "I however am looking forward for my EAD card. Wanna start working. I'm hoping it comes by December" - Girl you and me both! I'm already working on resumes and cover letters. I'm just ready to get going. The interview I can wait for though but this being at home all day doing the housewife do, is not cutting it. I need to keep busy. I need a job, like yesterday!
 
Lazhy said:
@MarineWife,

I read about someone in Washington that adjusted status, and had his interview in June. It only took about 4 months. Besides, you are in Virginia....how come you talking about Washington?
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I'm in Alexandria, VA which is literally 10 minutes a drive from D.C. The part of VA that I'm in is separated from D.C by a bridge. Once you get on the bridge from the VA side, 5 mins later you're on D.C side. So, I suppose with location and for convenience they let people from D.C and Northern VA use the Washington, D.C field office....which coincidentally is located in Fairfax, VA (they just call it Washington, D.C field office)
 
MarineWife said:
I'm in Alexandria, VA which is literally 10 minutes a drive from D.C. The part of VA that I'm in is separated from D.C by a bridge. Once you get on the bridge from the VA side, 5 mins later you're on D.C side. So, I suppose with location and for convenience they let people from D.C and Northern VA use the Washington, D.C field office....which coincidentally is located in Fairfax, VA (they just call it Washington, D.C field office)
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Oh...I see. But most straight forward cases should not be as long as 9 months. I still cant believe that...I will try to have a look at timelines in your district.
 
Lazhy said:
Oh...I see. But most straight forward cases should not be as long as 9 months. I still cant believe that...I will try to have a look at timelines in your district.
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As I said before they take about 6 months on average but CAN go up to 9 months. And as I've said just tonight, I believe we'd get an interview by February or March. Even in that time frame it'd be within the 6 months frame based on the fact that my application date is in October. I certainly have no qualms about a 5/6 month wait. While I'm eager to get my green card, I'm not exactly in a rush. What I'm anxious about is my EAD but like the saying goes "All good things come to those who wait".
 
Called USCIS Today

Hey thread members,

I called USCIS this afternoon to inquire about the online case tracking issue. I spoke to a 2nd level officer and he told me that there are thousands of cases experiencing this. He actually said they have a technical problem and he cant tell when this problem will be fixed. He said we can call in at any time between 8am - 8pm Mon - Fri to ask about the status of our cases.
He took my receipt numbers to check my cases. My cases are up and running....according to him.

So guys, forget about online tracking and just call them on 1.800.375.5283 and choose the option that you want to know the status of your case and you don't have your receipt number. It will transfer you to an operator.
 
GC docs sent 10 days - but no news?

Gurus,

I filed GC for my parents on 10/30 and it was delivered by FedEx on 11/2. However, I have not received any txt messages, email and check has not been cashed either. It has been 8 days since they got it and it is strange as most cases here say that check is cashed within 4-5 days.

Please advise what I can do here?

-ab
 
atlantabhopali said:
Gurus,

I filed GC for my parents on 10/30 and it was delivered by FedEx on 11/2. However, I have not received any txt messages, email and check has not been cashed either. It has been 8 days since they got it and it is strange as most cases here say that check is cashed within 4-5 days.

Please advise what I can do here?

-ab
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You should have received a text/email if you submit the form G-1145 with your applications. At this time, there is nothing you can do. You just have to wait. If you don't hear anything within today and tomorrow, call them on Monday on this number 1.800.375.5283.

It could be that you didn't fill the application correctly, didn't date and sign the applications, or didn't send the correct fee. If you have done any of these, you application would be returned to you after 30 days. And before that 30 days, you wouldn't hear anything from them.

I hope you hear something soon. Wish you the best.
 
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maestro8 said:
Interview letter is hand, and it's scheduled at 7:30am, I hope I can wake up early at that day :)
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@Meastro8,

Trust me, you wouldn't even be able to sleep the night before. Your eye will be wide open looking at the clock, and you will be scared to have a nap....that you might wake up at 9am...:)
 
Priority mail is wiggedy whack

3 days since I sent my RFE response via priority mail and it's still not there. I'll be lucky if it gets there by day 4 (Friday), which means it probably won't be logged by USCIS until early next week (day 7 or 8).

I get that priority mail is just a marketing gimmick/sub-brand for first class mail, but advertising it as a '2 day service' (with lots of fine print) is just so wrong.
 
RFE update

I checked the online update on USCIS web site.It says- REF Resposnce review. it says the case is processed at NBC. I hope the documents are enough.

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