March 2018 filers: let's share our experience!!

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

We weren't one of the lucky couples who benefited from the glitch, or should I say we could've been, the Seattle thread is quiet and I thought asking in this thread would give some fresh insight, not that we mind waiting like everybody else, we are still organizing the documentation we plan to bring for the interview, thanks to your guidance posted in another thread, but printing stuff like the history of SMS exchanges have proven to be quite a task, and while we see you are very ready for the eventual scheduling of the interview, we cant say the same for ourselves. Reading consistent updates from those in the March 2018 group on this particular concern is giving us some comfort that we will be receiving that schedule in due time and happy for those who already have been scheduled.

If you are printing screenshots of SMS, that will just take too long. Look into iExplorer or iMazing. You can download the text messages and select which ones etc. It will save you a lot of time.

[gaps0214]

I just wanted to clarify that beyond the "Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview" status update, everything depends upon your field office. So you should seek other folks under the Seattle Field Office jurisdiction. Asking March 2018 filers may lead to confusion. There are folks who filed in March 2018 who got their green card in June 2018. They were in fast jurisdictions AND had the *system glitch*. Your field office ALSO had the system glitch and they skipped from 2017 cases and started scheduling interviews for 2018 cases. NOW they are catching up with 2017 cases again.

We weren't one of the lucky couples who benefited from the glitch, or should I say we could've been, the Seattle thread is quiet and I thought asking in this thread would give some fresh insight, not that we mind waiting like everybody else, we are still organizing the documentation we plan to bring for the interview, thanks to your guidance posted in another thread, but printing stuff like the history of SMS exchanges have proven to be quite a task, and while we see you are very ready for the eventual scheduling of the interview, we cant say the same for ourselves. Reading consistent updates from those in the March 2018 group on this particular concern is giving us some comfort that we will be receiving that schedule in due time and happy for those who already have been scheduled.

[BayAreaCaliAOS]

This waiting game is real.
Hoping to get 10 year greencard on interview since SanFrancisco is super slow.

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

Oh, okay, thank you for explanation, must have missed that thread.

13 pounds?! wow

YES! When you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to hide.

[dejnadejnadejna]

It's too long to explain. And I have explained on the forum on a thread of its own. Basically, it had to do with our change of address BACK to Minnesota. USCIS caught the discrepance in jurisdiction and cancelled the interview. We never got a notice, but only the status update. I did recently inquire - mostly out of a desire to understand the innerworkings of USCIS. But that is it. It's been less than a year since we file. In all honesty, we would prefer to not deal with removing conditions, and then dealing with the foolish letter of extension for 18 months that you get.

So bottom line is, when the interview comes, we will be ready. The AOS package weighed 13lbs. We sent evidence from all kinds and angles.
To get the interview now, would be a surprise. It's too early for Minnesota BUT it has happened.

Oh, okay, thank you for explanation, must have missed that thread.

13 pounds?! wow

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

I was prepared to wait a year to get our interview and I was okay with it. This got me by surprise, so I hope it's real. But yeah, you are right, I should just relax and see how it turns out, although it's hard.

As I've been on forums for months I got familiar with some nicknames and their timelines, so I'm curious what happened after your interview was cancelled? There were no other news since august and you're just waiting?

As always thanks for your answer

It's too long to explain. And I have explained on the forum on a thread of its own. Basically, it had to do with our change of address BACK to Minnesota. USCIS caught the discrepance in jurisdiction and cancelled the interview. We never got a notice, but only the status update. I did recently inquire - mostly out of a desire to understand the innerworkings of USCIS. But that is it. It's been less than a year since we file. In all honesty, we would prefer to not deal with removing conditions, and then dealing with the foolish letter of extension for 18 months that you get.

So bottom line is, when the interview comes, we will be ready. The AOS package weighed 13lbs. We sent evidence from all kinds and angles.
To get the interview now, would be a surprise. It's too early for Minnesota BUT it has happened.

[dejnadejnadejna]

Congratulations! Please relax! It will take a good 5 to 7 days for level 2 and level 1 reps to be able to see the actual date. Maybe the date and time are not set yet.
For all we know, interview scheduled means an Immigration services officer chose your file from the “pick list” to be scheduled.

If it gets cancelled, that’s life. Ours was and we are still alive. You have your combo card. So take a deep breath and enjoy the weekend.

I was prepared to wait a year to get our interview and I was okay with it. This got me by surprise, so I hope it's real. But yeah, you are right, I should just relax and see how it turns out, although it's hard.

As I've been on forums for months I got familiar with some nicknames and their timelines, so I'm curious what happened after your interview was cancelled? There were no other news since august and you're just waiting?

As always thanks for your answer

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

Hi, a little update.

So, it took me 8 months to receive my EAD/AP combo, I got a job on the next day and been happily enjoying work. Today is day 259 and I found out my interview has been scheduled!

I didn't receive text message that my case was updated, but received e-mail. I log onto https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/ and saw that the previous date, on Dec 6th there was update that interview was scheduled.
After so many problems I was skeptical (still am) and I called USCIS. After waiting 48 minutes for a person to talk to, she told me she cannot see any interview date in the system and that I will have to wait for the mail. When I asked if I will receive update on webpage when the envelope is sent she said I should and then she said maybe I won't. And that if I don't receive the mail in 15 to 30 days I should contact them. Not really helpful...

Before I got to that lady I tried to check my status case and automated message said status can't be provided. On the other webpage and all of the apps the status is still Case is ready to be scheduled for interview.

I'm afraid that when I wake up tomorrow the status will go back to Ready to be scheduled and I will be heartbroken. I will actually believe that it is real when/if I receive the notice with date of interview. Although what scares me is reading on the message boards that people's interview was cancelled few days after scheduling them or even getting to the interview only to find out their case file is still at NBC or some other office.

Congratulations! Please relax! It will take a good 5 to 7 days for level 2 and level 1 reps to be able to see the actual date. Maybe the date and time are not set yet.
For all we know, interview scheduled means an Immigration services officer chose your file from the “pick list” to be scheduled.

If it gets cancelled, that’s life. Ours was and we are still alive. You have your combo card. So take a deep breath and enjoy the weekend.

[dejnadejnadejna]

Can't believe it

Hi, a little update.

So, it took me 8 months to receive my EAD/AP combo, I got a job on the next day and been happily enjoying work. Today is day 259 and I found out my interview has been scheduled!

I didn't receive text message that my case was updated, but received e-mail. I log onto https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/ and saw that the previous date, on Dec 6th there was update that interview was scheduled.
After so many problems I was skeptical (still am) and I called USCIS. After waiting 48 minutes for a person to talk to, she told me she cannot see any interview date in the system and that I will have to wait for the mail. When I asked if I will receive update on webpage when the envelope is sent she said I should and then she said maybe I won't. And that if I don't receive the mail in 15 to 30 days I should contact them. Not really helpful...

Before I got to that lady I tried to check my status case and automated message said status can't be provided. On the other webpage and all of the apps the status is still Case is ready to be scheduled for interview.

I'm afraid that when I wake up tomorrow the status will go back to Ready to be scheduled and I will be heartbroken. I will actually believe that it is real when/if I receive the notice with date of interview. Although what scares me is reading on the message boards that people's interview was cancelled few days after scheduling them or even getting to the interview only to find out their case file is still at NBC or some other office.

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

Hello everyone,

Can anyone from the March 2018 filers share if their I-485 case status has changed from "Case is Ready to be Scheduled for an Interview" and when did your case status change?

Much appreciate it.

Married to USC, on C9 AOS, same-sex marriage, Seattle, WA
PD: March 22, 2018
RD: April 6, 2018
Biometrics: April 27, 2018
RFE: June 11, 2018
RFE Resolved: June 21, 2018
Requested expedite through ROC: Negative outcome
July 9, 2018: I-485 Status Changed to Case is Ready to be Scheduled for Interview
August 15, 2018: EAD/AP Approval Notice Received by Email
August 22, 2018: SS Card in Hand
August 31, 2018: EAD/AP Combo Card in Hand
September 1, 2018: Used EAD/AP Combo Card to apply for Canadian Visitors Visa
September 3, 2018: Canadian TRV approved
October 24, 2018: Travelled outside of US for medical purpose
November 4, 2018: Crossed into US border from Canada using EAD/AP Combo Card, Parole Approved

I just wanted to clarify that beyond the "Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview" status update, everything depends upon your field office. So you should seek other folks under the Seattle Field Office jurisdiction. Asking March 2018 filers may lead to confusion. There are folks who filed in March 2018 who got their green card in June 2018. They were in fast jurisdictions AND had the *system glitch*. Your field office ALSO had the system glitch and they skipped from 2017 cases and started scheduling interviews for 2018 cases. NOW they are catching up with 2017 cases again.

[gaps0214]

Case is Ready to Be Scheduled for An Interview

Hello everyone,

Can anyone from the March 2018 filers share if their I-485 case status has changed from "Case is Ready to be Scheduled for an Interview" and when did your case status change?

Much appreciate it.

Married to USC, on C9 AOS, same-sex marriage, Seattle, WA
PD: March 22, 2018
RD: April 6, 2018
Biometrics: April 27, 2018
RFE: June 11, 2018
RFE Resolved: June 21, 2018
Requested expedite through ROC: Negative outcome
July 9, 2018: I-485 Status Changed to Case is Ready to be Scheduled for Interview
August 15, 2018: EAD/AP Approval Notice Received by Email
August 22, 2018: SS Card in Hand
August 31, 2018: EAD/AP Combo Card in Hand
September 1, 2018: Used EAD/AP Combo Card to apply for Canadian Visitors Visa
September 3, 2018: Canadian TRV approved
October 24, 2018: Travelled outside of US for medical purpose
November 4, 2018: Crossed into US border from Canada using EAD/AP Combo Card, Parole Approved

[gaps0214]

Thank you! I will share the outcome (hopefully a good one lol)
My FO is Newark, NJ. Processing times for that office are currently 10.5 to 19.5 months and the interview was scheduled at the 10 month mark. So at least in my case, the processing times tool was pretty accurate. Hope you get your interview soon!

All the best, thank you for responding quickly.

Married to USC, on C9 AOS, same-sex marriage, Seattle, WA
PD: March 22, 2018
RD: April 6, 2018
Biometrics: April 27, 2018
RFE: June 11, 2018
RFE Resolved: June 21, 2018
Requested expedite through ROC: Negative outcome
July 9, 2018: I-485 Status Changed to Case is Ready to be Scheduled for Interview
August 15, 2018: EAD/AP Approval Notice Received by Email
August 22, 2018: SS Card in Hand
August 31, 2018: EAD/AP Combo Card in Hand
September 1, 2018: Used EAD/AP Combo Card to apply for Canadian Visitors Visa
September 3, 2018: Canadian TRV approved
October 24, 2018: Travelled outside of US for medical purpose
November 4, 2018: Crossed into US border from Canada using EAD/AP Combo Card, Parole Approved

[belu31]

Good luck with re-scheduling the appointment, hopefully you can share the result in this thread. I am curious your interview came up quite fast compared to what is generally seen around the threads because we share an similar timeline. Which state and local immigration center are you processing in?
Cheers.

Married to USC, on C9 AOS, same-sex marriage, Seattle, WA
PD: March 22, 2018
RD: April 6, 2018
Biometrics: April 27, 2018
RFE: June 11, 2018
RFE Resolved: June 21, 2018
Requested expedite through ROC: Negative outcome
July 9, 2018: I-485 Status Changed to Case is Ready to be Scheduled for Interview
August 15, 2018: EAD/AP Approval Notice Received by Email
August 22, 2018: SS Card in Hand
August 31, 2018: EAD/AP Combo Card in Hand
September 1, 2018: Used EAD/AP Combo Card to apply for Canadian Visitors Visa
September 3, 2018: Canadian TRV approved
October 24, 2018: Travelled outside of US for medical purpose
November 4, 2018: Crossed into US border from Canada using EAD/AP Combo Card, Parole Approved

Thank you! I will share the outcome (hopefully a good one lol)
My FO is Newark, NJ. Processing times for that office are currently 10.5 to 19.5 months and the interview was scheduled at the 10 month mark. So at least in my case, the processing times tool was pretty accurate. Hope you get your interview soon!

[gaps0214]

Hey guys, I woke up today to a text message from USCIS. My interview was scheduled on 12/3.
After talking to a Level 2 officer, I found out that my interview was scheduled for 1/15. Unfortunately, we won't be in the US so we need to reschedule. The officer told me that once I receive the appointment notice I need to send a letter asking to reschedule. I'm feeling uneasy about it (How can I know if they got the letter? What if its misplaced) BUT it was my choice not to put my life on hold for immigration and I knew this could happen.
Hopefully we'll get the appointment notice in the mail soon so we can reschedule ASAP.

Good luck with re-scheduling the appointment, hopefully you can share the result in this thread. I am curious your interview came up quite fast compared to what is generally seen around the threads because we share an similar timeline. Which state and local immigration center are you processing in?
Cheers.

Married to USC, on C9 AOS, same-sex marriage, Seattle, WA
PD: March 22, 2018
RD: April 6, 2018
Biometrics: April 27, 2018
RFE: June 11, 2018
RFE Resolved: June 21, 2018
Requested expedite through ROC: Negative outcome
July 9, 2018: I-485 Status Changed to Case is Ready to be Scheduled for Interview
August 15, 2018: EAD/AP Approval Notice Received by Email
August 22, 2018: SS Card in Hand
August 31, 2018: EAD/AP Combo Card in Hand
September 1, 2018: Used EAD/AP Combo Card to apply for Canadian Visitors Visa
September 3, 2018: Canadian TRV approved
October 24, 2018: Travelled outside of US for medical purpose
November 4, 2018: Crossed into US border from Canada using EAD/AP Combo Card, Parole Approved

[belu31]

Interview Scheduled

Hey guys, I woke up today to a text message from USCIS. My interview was scheduled on 12/3.
After talking to a Level 2 officer, I found out that my interview was scheduled for 1/15. Unfortunately, we won't be in the US so we need to reschedule. The officer told me that once I receive the appointment notice I need to send a letter asking to reschedule. I'm feeling uneasy about it (How can I know if they got the letter? What if its misplaced) BUT it was my choice not to put my life on hold for immigration and I knew this could happen.
Hopefully we'll get the appointment notice in the mail soon so we can reschedule ASAP.