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I'm looking for some guidance as I wasn't expecting the Houston office to take so long processing a green card application. It's ridiculous how they can accept the money for a service, yet not have to work to a timeline or provide a benchmark for how long it will take to process.
Been in Houston on an L1 visa for 7 years (renewed it 3 times) and it just expired on 14th August 2016
Married a US citizen on 1st August 2014
Submitted I-485 with I-130 forms on 3rd September 2015 to Chicago address
Completed Biometrics on 4th October 2015 in Houston
Status ever since 7th October 2015 "Ready to Schedule an interview"
Submitted online query about the status on 10th June 2016 which stated I'd get a response in 14 days (I think it was about that)
Received their response on 18th July 2016 pretty much saying the same "Ready to Schedule an interview" and to wait 90 days before contacting again
Called on 15th August 2016 as the website processing time now shows it is processing applications from 14th October 2016. Asked why I wouldn't have heard anything if they were onto applications that were submitted after mine and was advised that another service request cannot be entered until after 30 days (i.e. 18th August 2016)
Should I submit another service request on 19th August or will that have an adverse affect on my processing time? (can't help but wonder if someone would put it to the bottom of the pile)
Should I now submit the I-765?
What is the process / timeline after the interview? Wondering how long I will be inconvenienced for.
On top of this my drivers license has expired as they would only issue it until the date shown on my L1 visa? Anyone know what documents I can submit to get that renewed?
I also wanted to be able to go on vacation and was thinking about submitting an I-131 but that form appears to want specific dates (which I cannot give as I don't know how long it will take them to process (website says 3mths!)) and I want some flexibility. Do you have to put specific reason and dates for travel or can it be open ended?
Appreciate your comments.
Thanks
Been in Houston on an L1 visa for 7 years (renewed it 3 times) and it just expired on 14th August 2016
Married a US citizen on 1st August 2014
Submitted I-485 with I-130 forms on 3rd September 2015 to Chicago address
Completed Biometrics on 4th October 2015 in Houston
Status ever since 7th October 2015 "Ready to Schedule an interview"
Submitted online query about the status on 10th June 2016 which stated I'd get a response in 14 days (I think it was about that)
Received their response on 18th July 2016 pretty much saying the same "Ready to Schedule an interview" and to wait 90 days before contacting again
Called on 15th August 2016 as the website processing time now shows it is processing applications from 14th October 2016. Asked why I wouldn't have heard anything if they were onto applications that were submitted after mine and was advised that another service request cannot be entered until after 30 days (i.e. 18th August 2016)
Should I submit another service request on 19th August or will that have an adverse affect on my processing time? (can't help but wonder if someone would put it to the bottom of the pile)
Should I now submit the I-765?
What is the process / timeline after the interview? Wondering how long I will be inconvenienced for.
On top of this my drivers license has expired as they would only issue it until the date shown on my L1 visa? Anyone know what documents I can submit to get that renewed?
I also wanted to be able to go on vacation and was thinking about submitting an I-131 but that form appears to want specific dates (which I cannot give as I don't know how long it will take them to process (website says 3mths!)) and I want some flexibility. Do you have to put specific reason and dates for travel or can it be open ended?
Appreciate your comments.
Thanks
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