Recent experience with family-based immigration application at NBC?
- Thread starter bigclaw
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FP at Newark ASC
I initially scheduled FPs at Newark ASC for May 5 (earliest slot when calling early in the morning). I called the 800 # again in the afternoon (after 5 pm) and asked if the appointment can be changed to another ASC (Philly, NYC, ...) for an earlier date. The lady on the phone was very helpful and looked at several ASC's but they didn't have any earlier slots. However, it turns out a time slot had appeared (!) at Newark for April 8th. She cancelled the initial appt and gave me new confirmation numbers for 4/8/5 at Newark. When I went for FP I didn't have any problems. LUD was changed next day after FP (4/9) to 4/8/05. It looks like when people reschedule, or when they do early FPs at another ASC, their initial time slots may become available again. It's worth giving it a try but it's not a sure thing.
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3/12/05 mailed I-130/I-485/I-131/I-765 to Lockbox
3/14/05 package received
3/29/05 notice date
4/1/05 checks cashed
4/1/05 received NOA's
4/8/05 FPs
tintin-aos said:Hackensack and Newark ACS' in NJ dont have any slots before May 20ththats like 40 days away. Is there any way to get fingerpriting done earlier? I have read at other forums that these acs' dont appreciate walk-ins.
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3/19/2005 - Mailed I-130, I-131 (AP), I-485 (AOS) and I-765 (EAD) to Lockbox
3/23/2005 - Received Date (RD)
4/02/2005 - Notice Date (ND)
4/06/2005 - Checks have been cashed
4/07/2005 - Received all 4 NOAs in the mail
4/08/2005 - Called 800 number and got appointments for FP and Biometrics on 05/20/05 in Hackensack ASC
WAIT WAIT and more WAIT
I initially scheduled FPs at Newark ASC for May 5 (earliest slot when calling early in the morning). I called the 800 # again in the afternoon (after 5 pm) and asked if the appointment can be changed to another ASC (Philly, NYC, ...) for an earlier date. The lady on the phone was very helpful and looked at several ASC's but they didn't have any earlier slots. However, it turns out a time slot had appeared (!) at Newark for April 8th. She cancelled the initial appt and gave me new confirmation numbers for 4/8/5 at Newark. When I went for FP I didn't have any problems. LUD was changed next day after FP (4/9) to 4/8/05. It looks like when people reschedule, or when they do early FPs at another ASC, their initial time slots may become available again. It's worth giving it a try but it's not a sure thing.
___________________________
3/12/05 mailed I-130/I-485/I-131/I-765 to Lockbox
3/14/05 package received
3/29/05 notice date
4/1/05 checks cashed
4/1/05 received NOA's
4/8/05 FPs
my timeline is
19 MAR, mailed I130,I131,I485.I765 to chicago lockbox
23 MAR, RD
02 APR, notice date
08 APR, received notice of action for I485,I765,I130,I131
13 APR ,INFOPASS appointment at norfolk OD for emergency AP
03 MAY,Biometrics appointment at Alexandria DO ,VA
19 MAR, mailed I130,I131,I485.I765 to chicago lockbox
23 MAR, RD
02 APR, notice date
08 APR, received notice of action for I485,I765,I130,I131
13 APR ,INFOPASS appointment at norfolk OD for emergency AP
03 MAY,Biometrics appointment at Alexandria DO ,VA
tintin-aos
New Member
Fingerprinting
fsc said:
fsc said:___________________________
Thanks for your advice, however I seem to be out of luck. I have called thrice till now but havent been successful in getting an earlier date. And the rep even told me that cancelled appointments dont show up in their list
my timeline is
19 MAR, mailed I130,I131,I485.I765 to chicago lockbox
23 MAR, RD
02 APR, notice date
08 APR, received notice of action for I485,I765,I130,I131
13 APR ,INFOPASS appointment at norfolk DO for emergency AP
03 MAY,Biometrics appointment at Alexandria DO ,VA
13 APR ,Officer e-mailed MSC to expidite the AP
19 MAR, mailed I130,I131,I485.I765 to chicago lockbox
23 MAR, RD
02 APR, notice date
08 APR, received notice of action for I485,I765,I130,I131
13 APR ,INFOPASS appointment at norfolk DO for emergency AP
03 MAY,Biometrics appointment at Alexandria DO ,VA
13 APR ,Officer e-mailed MSC to expidite the AP
andy_pandy
Registered Users (C)
question for tony
man I am lost, how do you get all this info of letters being sent out and that the finger prints were received at the NBC? I have completed all what you have, days before you, and I am still in limbo........
also, can you please explain your abreviations?
many thanks.
A.
man I am lost, how do you get all this info of letters being sent out and that the finger prints were received at the NBC? I have completed all what you have, days before you, and I am still in limbo........
also, can you please explain your abreviations?
many thanks.
A.
I-485 timeline Jacksonville, Florida
Here my timeline from Jacksonville, FL. Here on a K3 visa AOS.
2/25/05 sent I-485 to NBC priority mail USPS.
2/27/05 Notice receive date
3/23/05 NOA date sent out from Chicago/NBC
3/26/05 Received NOA from Chicago/NBC.
4/5/05 RFE notice date
4/6/05 Biometics and fingerprinting completed in Jacksonville, FL
4/6/05 RFE by NBC from Missouri requesting I-130 approval notice mailed.
4/9/05 Received RFE letter from NBC/Missouri
4/9/05 Sent RFE I-130 approval notice to NBC/Missouri by priority mail USPS.
4/11/05 Received RFE by NBC/Missouri.
4/12/05 Case status update for RFE
4/13/05 AOS "touched" .
4/18/05 Fingerprints received and processing has resumed by NBC.
Here my timeline from Jacksonville, FL. Here on a K3 visa AOS.
2/25/05 sent I-485 to NBC priority mail USPS.
2/27/05 Notice receive date
3/23/05 NOA date sent out from Chicago/NBC
3/26/05 Received NOA from Chicago/NBC.
4/5/05 RFE notice date
4/6/05 Biometics and fingerprinting completed in Jacksonville, FL
4/6/05 RFE by NBC from Missouri requesting I-130 approval notice mailed.
4/9/05 Received RFE letter from NBC/Missouri
4/9/05 Sent RFE I-130 approval notice to NBC/Missouri by priority mail USPS.
4/11/05 Received RFE by NBC/Missouri.
4/12/05 Case status update for RFE
4/13/05 AOS "touched" .
4/18/05 Fingerprints received and processing has resumed by NBC.
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N400 applicant
Registered Users (C)
how did you get the appointment for emergency AP
Hi,
I am in a similar case like you.
I have applied in March 2005 for AOS. I have applied through Dallas DORA and hence could not apply for EAD(765) and AP(131) with the AOS(485) and 130 application.
The office though told me in case of extreme emergency I can apply for EAD and AP.
My question is that how did you get an infopass appointment for AP.
I mean what option did you select in the infopass website to get an appoinment for AP.
What information did you take along with you to prove your emergency need for AP.
lastly, did they issue AP the same day and give it to you in hand and did they tell they will mail it out to you.
Also did you apply for EAD the same day ?
Thank you very much for your time and answer
norfolk01 said:
Hi,
I am in a similar case like you.
I have applied in March 2005 for AOS. I have applied through Dallas DORA and hence could not apply for EAD(765) and AP(131) with the AOS(485) and 130 application.
The office though told me in case of extreme emergency I can apply for EAD and AP.
My question is that how did you get an infopass appointment for AP.
I mean what option did you select in the infopass website to get an appoinment for AP.
What information did you take along with you to prove your emergency need for AP.
lastly, did they issue AP the same day and give it to you in hand and did they tell they will mail it out to you.
Also did you apply for EAD the same day ?
Thank you very much for your time and answer
AOS Timeline from Los Angeles, CA
Here's my timeline for a marriage-based concurrent I-130 / I-485(AOS) with I-765(EAD) from Los Angeles, filed by mail at NBC in Chicago. I'm here on a H1B, married to USC.
Day 01 04/16/05 Mailed package to NBC in Chicago.
Day 03 04/18/05 USPS online tracking confirms delivery.
Day 07 04/22/05 Received green USPS return receipt.
Day 07 04/22/05 All checks cashed by USCIS.
Day 08 04/23/05 Received NOA's for I-130, I-485 and I-765.
Day 10 04/25/05 Called to schedule fingerprints & biometrics.
Day 13 04/28/05 Fingerprints & biometrics appointment.
I will update as things progress. I'd be interested to compare notes with anyone who has a similar application filed around the same time?
Here's my timeline for a marriage-based concurrent I-130 / I-485(AOS) with I-765(EAD) from Los Angeles, filed by mail at NBC in Chicago. I'm here on a H1B, married to USC.
Day 01 04/16/05 Mailed package to NBC in Chicago.
Day 03 04/18/05 USPS online tracking confirms delivery.
Day 07 04/22/05 Received green USPS return receipt.
Day 07 04/22/05 All checks cashed by USCIS.
Day 08 04/23/05 Received NOA's for I-130, I-485 and I-765.
Day 10 04/25/05 Called to schedule fingerprints & biometrics.
Day 13 04/28/05 Fingerprints & biometrics appointment.
I will update as things progress. I'd be interested to compare notes with anyone who has a similar application filed around the same time?
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Another AOS Los Angeles
Hi, I also wanted to post my timeframe for AOS in Los Angeles. I am kind of surprised how fast the procedure is going so far.
Paperwork (I-130, I-485, I-765, medical exam etc) mailed to Chicago Lockbox via express mail: 4/15/2005
Paperwork received by USCIS: 4/16/2005
Notice of Action: 4/19/2005
Fingerprint and Biometric appt: 4/26/2005
Hi, I also wanted to post my timeframe for AOS in Los Angeles. I am kind of surprised how fast the procedure is going so far.
Paperwork (I-130, I-485, I-765, medical exam etc) mailed to Chicago Lockbox via express mail: 4/15/2005
Paperwork received by USCIS: 4/16/2005
Notice of Action: 4/19/2005
Fingerprint and Biometric appt: 4/26/2005
mspiggy,
Me too - compared to other timelines I've seen on the board, you and I seem to be progressing way quicker. Is yours also a straightforward married-to-USC case? If so, I guess the race between us is on!! Maybe they're getting better at the new 'lockbox' system over in Chicago - let's hope so. Anyways good luck to you and I'll keep an eye out for news of your successful interview!
jckii
Me too - compared to other timelines I've seen on the board, you and I seem to be progressing way quicker. Is yours also a straightforward married-to-USC case? If so, I guess the race between us is on!! Maybe they're getting better at the new 'lockbox' system over in Chicago - let's hope so. Anyways good luck to you and I'll keep an eye out for news of your successful interview!
jckii
AOS from Boston
Paperwork (I-130, I-485, medical exam etc) mailed to Chicago Lockbox via express mail: 3/15/2005
Paperwork received by USCIS: 3/17/2005
Notice date 3/31/2005 for i-31
rfe on I-485 3/31/05
Send Biometrics check : 4/06/05
Notice date for fingerprinting and biometrics :4/25/2005
Fingerprint and Biometric appt: Hopefully June 8th ( Boston office is locked up for 42 days..called yesterday...told me to call early today...any ideas how to get it done sooner?!?!!...)
Also
Does anyone know if i can apply for I-765 at the local office?
thank you
Paperwork (I-130, I-485, medical exam etc) mailed to Chicago Lockbox via express mail: 3/15/2005
Paperwork received by USCIS: 3/17/2005
Notice date 3/31/2005 for i-31
rfe on I-485 3/31/05
Send Biometrics check : 4/06/05
Notice date for fingerprinting and biometrics :4/25/2005
Fingerprint and Biometric appt: Hopefully June 8th ( Boston office is locked up for 42 days..called yesterday...told me to call early today...any ideas how to get it done sooner?!?!!...)
Also
Does anyone know if i can apply for I-765 at the local office?
thank you
zulfikar.ali
New Member
My timeline
Family-based GC filing from Minneapolis.
04/12/2005 – i-485/i-130/i-765/i-131 Application's mailed by USPS over night
04/13/2005 – Application received by Chicago lock box
04/20/2005 – Check cashed
04/20/2005 – Receipt received from USCIS
04/27/2005 – Biometrics doen by St. Paul ASC (Half and hour)
I was quite surprise to get my receipt so fast. Now waiting for EAD. Hopefully everything will work out fine, as I am waiting for my EAD to start a new job.
Thanks.
Family-based GC filing from Minneapolis.
04/12/2005 – i-485/i-130/i-765/i-131 Application's mailed by USPS over night
04/13/2005 – Application received by Chicago lock box
04/20/2005 – Check cashed
04/20/2005 – Receipt received from USCIS
04/27/2005 – Biometrics doen by St. Paul ASC (Half and hour)
I was quite surprise to get my receipt so fast. Now waiting for EAD. Hopefully everything will work out fine, as I am waiting for my EAD to start a new job.
Thanks.
andy_pandy
Registered Users (C)
Update
Date sent 03/01/05
Checks cashed 03/24/05
NOA received 03/25/05
Biometics completed 03/29/05
I-485 touched 03/30/05 (fingerprints received?)
Mail of approval of EAD 04/26/05
Notice of EAD being mailed 04/28/05
Date sent 03/01/05
Checks cashed 03/24/05
NOA received 03/25/05
Biometics completed 03/29/05
I-485 touched 03/30/05 (fingerprints received?)
Mail of approval of EAD 04/26/05
Notice of EAD being mailed 04/28/05