December Filer

[descondido]

December 2016 - Update (Concurrent Filing - Marriage I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131)

UPDATE: 2017/03/21 - Case Status in myUSCIS to Card Is Being Produced (I-765).

Note: Case Inquiry sent on 2017/02/24, and Lost Card inquiry sent on 2017/03/20. We received an SMS message was sent on 2017/03/21, stating "Your case is now updated. Check My Case Status at USCIS website."

December 2016 Concurrent Filing (Marriage I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131)

Background Information:
-US Citizen married to B2 Visitor
-Residing in Northern VA, with request for USCIS Field Office at Fairfax VA
-All forms filed concurrently as Original Submission (I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131) to USCIS Chicago
-All fees paid concurrently as Certified Bank Checks (I-130, I-485, and I-485 Biometrics Fee)
-All photos included (8 Alien Spouse Beneficiary, 2 US Citizen Petitioner)
-Affidavit of Support (I-864) included with last 3 years of IRS Tax Transcripts

Timeline (as of 2016/02/08):
2016/12/09 - Married
2016/12/10 - Concurrent Filing sent to USCIS Chicago via USPS Mail (0 days)
2016/12/13 - USPS Certified Tracking indicates delivery to USCIS (3 days)
2016/12/23 - USPS Return Receipt Tracking Card received (13 days)
2016/12/28 - USCIS Receipt Numbers via SMS and E-mail (18 days)
2016/12/31 - USCIS Notices of Receipt for each application received via USPS Mail (21 days)
2017/01/07 - USCIS Notice of Biometrics Appointment received via USPS Mail (28 days)
2017/01/17 - Biometrics Appointment (38 days)
2017/02/24 - Service Request Inquiry Submitted online (77 days)
2017/03/08 - USCIS responds to Inquiry (Case under review. You should receive a decision or notice shortly). (89 days)
2017/03/20 - Lost Card Inquiry submitted online (101 days)
2017/03/21 - My Case Status updated to Card Is Being Produced (I-765) (102 days)
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Organization of Packet (all two-hole punched, held with Acco Fastner):
-8 photos of Alien Spouse Beneficiary (in small envelope)
-2 photos of US Citizen Petitioner) (in small envelope)
-Certified Bank Checks (in letter sized envelope)
-Cover Letter
-Exhibit A: I-130 w/G-1145
-Exhibit B: I-485 w/G-1145
-Exhibit C: I-765 w/G-1145
-Exhibit D: I-131 w/G-1145
-Exhibit E: G-325A (Alien Spouse)
-Exhibit F: Passport ID Page and B2 Visa Page
-Exhibit G: I-94 Arrival Record (downloaded from USCBP site)
-Exhibit H: US Marriage Certificate
-Exhibit I: Foreign Birth Certificate w/translation
-Exhibit J: I-864 Affidavit of Support (w/last 3 years of IRS Tax Transcripts)
-Exhibit K: US Citizen Petitioner Birth Certificate
-Exhibit L: US Citizen Petitioner Passport ID Page
-Exhibit M: G-325A (US Citizen Petitioner)

[telperos]

Hi! We sent ours on December 21st and arrived there on the 23rd.

We still don't receive any text or email from them too.

Hi I sent my I 130 packet to Chicago lock Box which was received on 21st December Anyone Here with a similar date and have they received text or email Communication from USCIS

Did you guys file Form G-1145 with your applications? That's the only way for USCIS to know that you want to be emailed/texted. Other than that, if you already got your Notices of Action (I-797), you can just look up your case through the USCIS website.

[descondido]

If you create a MyUSCIS account online, you can enter your receipt numbers and subscribe to E-mail and SMS notifications.

Note: The Petitioner (U.S. Citizen or Resident) will only receive updates pertaining to the I-130. Updates for all other actions (including I-485, I-765, and I-131) will only be released to the Beneficiary (Alien Spouse or qualifying Alien Relative). For some reason, USCIS privacy rules prevent information regarding a Beneficiary's cases from being released to the sponsoring Petitioner. The Petitioner (U.S. Citizen or Resident) can only receive updates regarding the I-130, since the Petitioner "owns" the I-130. That said, ensure that you select a "Beneficiary" role when creating your USCIS account.

Did you guys file Form G-1145 with your applications? That's the only way for USCIS to know that you want to be emailed/texted. Other than that, if you already got your Notices of Action (I-797), you can just look up your case through the USCIS website.

[Hailey Sattler]

12/7/2017 - Recvd date
12/18/2017 - Receipt Notice from USCIS
1/12/2017 - Bio appointment
1/13/2017 - RFE recvd
1/15/2017 - RFE sent
2/8/2017 - Case ready to be scheduled for interview
2/24/2017 (Denied) - Request to expedite due to financial difficulty
3/5/2017 - Sent email to congressman to ask for help
3/6/2017 - Congressman's representative replied


My wife's passport was stolen few days after she arrived. Couldn't even apply for SSN then so for the past 5 months, my wife doesn't have medical insurance. I also am not able to file my income tax because again she doesn't have a SSN. Now we are set to go back to Philippines for her sister's wedding next month but still waiting for EAD and AP. I need more patience. But I also need hope it will come this month..

What a TERRIBLE situation! I do want to tell you that you CAN file your taxes without her SSN. We just did it for my Husband. However, you will need a photo ID and a birth certificate and possibly some other forms of ID. We did our taxes at H&R Block with an ITIN Certified Acceptance Agent for $71. Make sure to call them and explain the situation with the passport first!

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can anybody tell me when USCIS send documents back, what color notice they inlcude? yellow or green? what does yellow and green stand for?

Ours was green. No idea what the color means but ours informed us that they had rejected our paperwork and referred us to the white rejection notices. It also requested that we place that green page on top of our re-submittal.

Hope that helps!

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The USCIS sent my package back with green notice. Was wrong fee, I just made another check and I sent back everything.

PD: 02/02/2017
Biometrics Done: 03/01/2017

This is why ours was rejected as well. I still feel like an idiot for not re-checking fee amounts considering our original package was filed in February...

[tvmaster]

Case Update!

Hello guys, I was reviewing my cases today and I got a surprise, someone could tell me if that is the EAD? what should I do after that...
My I-130 and my I-485 don't have any updates, still saying fees were received on my priority day December 23.



Here's my timeline:
12/01/2016 - Married
12/20/2016 - Concurrent Filing sent to USCIS Chicago sent by Express Mail
12/21/2016 - AOS Package Received by 4 pm
12/23/2016 - Priority Date / 3x "MSC" Cases assigned.
01/08/2017 - Received Notification of Acceptance - Text & Email
01/14/2017 - Received I-797C for I-485, I-130, and I-765 by mail
01/23/2017 - Received I-797C for Biometrics Schedule
01/30/2017 - Biometrics Appointment, Riverside California Done
03/24/2017 - New Card Is Being Produced (MSC I-765) but I-130 & I-485 don't have updates yet.

Thanks for your help, good luck everyone and have a great weekend!

[sam2017]

Congratulations.

I think you will recieve your card within 7-10 days.
Have you made a SR ?

Hello guys, I was reviewing my cases today and I got a surprise, someone could tell me if that is the EAD? what should I do after that...
My I-130 and my I-485 don't have any updates, still saying fees were received on my priority day December 23.

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Here's my timeline:
12/01/2016 - Married
12/20/2016 - Concurrent Filing sent to USCIS Chicago sent by Express Mail
12/21/2016 - AOS Package Received by 4 pm
12/23/2016 - Priority Date / 3x "MSC" Cases assigned.
01/08/2017 - Received Notification of Acceptance - Text & Email
01/14/2017 - Received I-797C for I-485, I-130, and I-765 by mail
01/23/2017 - Received I-797C for Biometrics Schedule
01/30/2017 - Biometrics Appointment, Riverside California Done
03/24/2017 - New Card Is Being Produced (MSC I-765) but I-130 & I-485 don't have updates yet.

Thanks for your help, good luck everyone and have a great weekend!

[descondido]

Marriage - I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 (PD 12/13/2016)

UPDATE: 2017/03/25 - Received 2 sets of I-797 (Notice of Action) by USPS mail.
I-797 (NOA) Comments: EAD and Advance Parole approved. The I-797 (NOA) serves as a notification and does not serve as a work permit or advance parole document. EAD/AP Combination Card being sent via USPS mail under separate cover.

Priority Date: 2016/12/13

Timeline (as of 2016/03/25):
2016/12/09 - Married
2016/12/10 - Concurrent Filing sent to USCIS Chicago via USPS Mail (0 days)
2016/12/13 - Delivered to USCIS (Priority Date) (3 days)
2016/12/23 - USPS Return Receipt Tracking Card received (13 days)
2016/12/28 - USCIS Receipt Numbers via SMS and E-mail (18 days)
2016/12/31 - USCIS Notices of Receipt for each application received via USPS Mail (21 days)
2017/01/07 - USCIS Notice of Biometrics Appointment received via USPS Mail (28 days)
2017/01/17 - Biometrics Appointment (38 days)
2017/02/24 - Service Request Inquiry Submitted online (77 days)
2017/03/08 - USCIS responds to Inquiry (Case under review. You should receive a decision or notice shortly). (89 days)
2017/03/20 - Lost Card Inquiry submitted online (101 days)
2017/03/21 - My Case Status updated to Card Is Being Produced (I-765) (102 days)
2017/03/25 - I-797 (NOA) Received - I-765/I-131 (EA/AP) Approved; card sent separately (106 days)
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UPDATE: 2017/03/21 - Case Status in myUSCIS to Card Is Being Produced (I-765).

Note: Case Inquiry sent on 2017/02/24, and Lost Card inquiry sent on 2017/03/20. We received an SMS message was sent on 2017/03/21, stating "Your case is now updated. Check My Case Status at USCIS website."

[tvmaster]

Case update!

Today I received 5 emails notifying about the Interview!

Here's my timeline:
12/01/2016 - Married
12/20/2016 - Concurrent Filing sent to USCIS Chicago sent by Express Mail
12/21/2016 - AOS Package Received by 4 pm
12/23/2016 - Priority Date / 3x "MSC" Cases assigned.
01/08/2017 - Received Notification of Acceptance - Text & Email
01/14/2017 - Received I-797C for I-485, I-130, and I-765 by mail
01/23/2017 - Received I-797C for Biometrics Schedule
01/30/2017 - Biometrics Appointment, Riverside California Done
03/24/2017 - New Card Is Being Produced (MSC I-765)
03/27/2017 - Case Status Information for Receipt Number - By Email
03/27/2017 - Your Case Status: Testing and Interview Schedule April 27, 2017
04/27/2017 - Interview Date

I think you will recieve your card within 7-10 days.
Have you made a SR ?

Hello SR means the SS-5? to get the SSN? Do I need to wait until I get the LPR Card? THANKS for your good vibes!
Waiting for the EAD!

[decar]

Hey December filers, just checking in any word on EAD/AP and as always stay strong and positive!!!

Hello , please any news from your end as regards EAD? I'm also a December filler with PD 12/19/2016.
Please update, thanks.

[telperos]

Today I received 5 emails notifying about the Interview!

Here's my timeline:
12/01/2016 - Married
12/20/2016 - Concurrent Filing sent to USCIS Chicago sent by Express Mail
12/21/2016 - AOS Package Received by 4 pm
12/23/2016 - Priority Date / 3x "MSC" Cases assigned.
01/08/2017 - Received Notification of Acceptance - Text & Email
01/14/2017 - Received I-797C for I-485, I-130, and I-765 by mail
01/23/2017 - Received I-797C for Biometrics Schedule
01/30/2017 - Biometrics Appointment, Riverside California Done
03/24/2017 - New Card Is Being Produced (MSC I-765)
03/27/2017 - Case Status Information for Receipt Number - By Email
03/27/2017 - Your Case Status: Testing and Interview Schedule April 27, 2017
04/27/2017 - Interview Date

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I have to say I'm a little jealous, but hooray and congrats! Really happy that it all worked out so quickly for you!

Best of luck!

[Faith Answers]

Any update?

Same situation. Any update since?!

Timeline (as of 2017/02/20):

2016/08/13 – Married
2016/12/16 - Concurrent Filing sent to USCIS Chicago via USPS Mail (day 0)
2016/12/19 - USPS Certified Tracking indicates delivery to USCIS
2016/12/26 - USCIS Receipt Numbers via SMS and E-mail
2016/12/27 - USCIS Notices of Receipt for each application received via USPS Mail
2017/01/04 - USCIS Notice of Biometrics Appointment received via USPS Mail
2017/01/13 – Request for Initial Evidence. Evidence of the petitioner/sponsor’s current income requested.
2017/01/18 – USCIS Biometric Appointment
2017/02/10 – Response to Initial RFE mailed via USPS Mail
2017/02/14 - Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received. Case resumes

[descondido]

Marriage (PD: 2016/12/13)

Marriage - I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 (PD 12/13/2016)

UPDATE: 2017/03/29 - Received SMS stating Case Status in USCIS MyCases has changed: EAD/AP Combo Card mailed on 2017/03/28.

Timeline (as of 2016/03/25):
2016/12/09 - Married :-)
2016/12/10 - Concurrent Filing sent to USCIS Chicago via USPS Mail (0 days)
2016/12/13 - Delivered to USCIS (Priority Date) (3 days)
2016/12/23 - USPS Return Receipt Tracking Card received (13 days)
2016/12/28 - USCIS Receipt Numbers via SMS and E-mail (18 days)
2016/12/31 - USCIS Notices of Receipt for each application received via USPS Mail (21 days)
2017/01/07 - USCIS Notice of Biometrics Appointment received via USPS Mail (28 days)
2017/01/17 - Biometrics Appointment (38 days)
2017/02/24 - Service Request Inquiry Submitted online (77 days)
2017/03/08 - USCIS responds to Inquiry (Case under review. You should receive a decision or notice shortly). (89 days)
2017/03/20 - Lost Card Inquiry submitted online (101 days)
2017/03/21 - My Case Status updated to Card Is Being Produced (I-765) (102 days)
2017/03/25 - I-797 (NOA) Received - I-765/I-131 (EA/AP) Approved; card sent separately (106 days)
2017/03/28 - EAD/AP Combo Card sent via mail (109 days)
2017/03/29 - My Case Status updated to Card has been Mailed (110 days)
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[Amanda Dawn]

I have started receiving updates also ,
My pd is 12/21/16
Biometrics 1/31/17

My updates yesterday were new card being produced (ead)
And this morning update saying ready to schedule for interview for may 3rd

[Serejun]

Same situation. Any update since?!

Yes. I got my brand new EAD card today.
In terms of interview schedule, no updates

[mrhevia]

I'm still waiting.

PD 12/19/2016