April 2018 Fillies

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

Yeah, i figure attorneys are sharks.
Proof of residence will be tricky for anything out of state. Besides, i can't even drive so i'm marooned in my city. Thankfully I can ride my bike to work.
I'm in a farily rural location. The DMV officers aren't as in the know. I remember them being a little lost and less than helpful when I last extended my drivers license while on H1b--official documents. They had to call Richmond and had me wait for a couple of hours at the DMV only to tell me "come back another day". I figure i'll get more clarity by calling Richmond next week and see what they say rather than trying to convince my local DMV.

Thanks for your suggestions though!

If you have a friend in another state, and they are OK with it, you can use that address. You can also present a notarized affidavit of residence. Homeless people use that all the time to get state IDs. They submit a notarized affidavit of residence stating they reside at X shelter.

Here is a screenshot of a template I found online. UPS and most banks usually have a notary public on site.

[ihavenoidea]

Your attorney does not benefit financially from helping you get your driver's license. The same goes for expedite requests for EAD/AP. They usually just tell you to wait your turn and make it sound like it is impossible.

Alternatively, you could try getting a driver's license in NJ or maybe Delaware?

I would just go to your local DMV and bring all your I-797s. Print screenshots from your online USCIS accounts, screenshots from your case tracker app. That way you can back up your I-797 I-485 pending and give the DMV officer peace of mind that you are in fact adjusting status.

Yeah, i figure attorneys are sharks.
Proof of residence will be tricky for anything out of state. Besides, i can't even drive so i'm marooned in my city. Thankfully I can ride my bike to work.
I'm in a farily rural location. The DMV officers aren't as in the know. I remember them being a little lost and less than helpful when I last extended my drivers license while on H1b--official documents. They had to call Richmond and had me wait for a couple of hours at the DMV only to tell me "come back another day". I figure i'll get more clarity by calling Richmond next week and see what they say rather than trying to convince my local DMV.

Thanks for your suggestions though!

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

Yeah, i might give the DMV HQ in Richmond a call. The first PDF file you linked has the latest data 07/2018. If nothing else, that sets the precedent. The attorneys are telling me a different story.
The USCIS field office closest to me is 1 hour away (by car). I checked. Uber or Lyft is the way to go I suppose, unless the EAD shows up before that.

Your attorney does not benefit financially from helping you get your driver's license. The same goes for expedite requests for EAD/AP. They usually just tell you to wait your turn and make it sound like it is impossible.

Alternatively, you could try getting a driver's license in NJ or maybe Delaware?

I would just go to your local DMV and bring all your I-797s. Print screenshots from your online USCIS accounts, screenshots from your case tracker app. That way you can back up your I-797 I-485 pending and give the DMV officer peace of mind that you are in fact adjusting status.

[ihavenoidea]

I think you may be able to get your driver's license renewed with your I-485 pending I-797.

In accordance with Va. Code ?46.2-328.1, the following are eligible to apply for a driver?s license or ID card:
? Citizens of the United States
? Legal Permanent Residents of the United States
? Conditional Resident Aliens of the United States
? Holders of a valid, unexpired nonimmigrant visa status
? Individuals with a pending or approved application for
asylum in the United States
? Refugees
? Individuals with a pending or approved application for
temporary protected status in the United States
? Individuals with approved deferred action status
? Individuals with a pending application for adjustment of
status to legal permanent resident status or conditional
resident status

https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/pdf/dmv141.pdf

This document says the same https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/...res_review.pdf

https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/...doc_status.pdf This one as well.

You won't be able to "renew" your license. From what I read, you have to submit your application as if it were your first. I skimmed through the document. Double check yourself.

Yeah, i might give the DMV HQ in Richmond a call. The first PDF file you linked has the latest data 07/2018. If nothing else, that sets the precedent. The attorneys are telling me a different story.
The USCIS field office closest to me is 1 hour away (by car). I checked. Uber or Lyft is the way to go I suppose, unless the EAD shows up before that.

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

Your zip code determines your field office https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-.../field-offices

I think you may be able to get your driver's license renewed with your I-485 pending I-797.

In accordance with Va. Code ?46.2-328.1, the following are eligible to apply for a driver?s license or ID card:
? Citizens of the United States
? Legal Permanent Residents of the United States
? Conditional Resident Aliens of the United States
? Holders of a valid, unexpired nonimmigrant visa status
? Individuals with a pending or approved application for
asylum in the United States
? Refugees
? Individuals with a pending or approved application for
temporary protected status in the United States
? Individuals with approved deferred action status
? Individuals with a pending application for adjustment of
status to legal permanent resident status or conditional
resident status

https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/pdf/dmv141.pdf

This document says the same https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/...res_review.pdf

https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/...doc_status.pdf This one as well.

You won't be able to "renew" your license. From what I read, you have to submit your application as if it were your first. I skimmed through the document. Double check yourself.

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

I live in Virginia. There are two USCIS field offices in the state (according to google), neither are close enough to reach on foot--though I suppose i could start walking 2 days before! HA HA HA HA.

Your zip code determines your field office https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-.../field-offices

[ihavenoidea]

Employment based AOS is not my forte. I do know that in some states, like Minnesota, you are able to obtain and renew your driver's license with your I-485 pending notice of action. You did list your field office. Where do you live?

I live in Virginia. There are two USCIS field offices in the state (according to google), neither are close enough to reach on foot--though I suppose i could start walking 2 days before! HA HA HA HA.

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

My driver's license has expired. I can't renew it because I'm is/was on a H1b. The attorney filed for an extension (non-premium processing) so i'm apparently "safe" because of the 240 day rule. It'll take a while before we hear back from USCIS.

See my signature for my timeline.
It's going to be hilarious if I get called for a GC interview (before I receive my EAD) and I can't drive down to the USCIS field office. Mind you, the nearest field office is ~one hour away. I looked at Uber and Lyft. It's gonna cost ~$200 both ways. I wonder if i can get the bill for Lyft/Uber and send it to my employer. I've a strong inkling that HR f-ed up my case all this while.

Sit tight fellow sojourners. May you receive good news and find your new home!

Employment based AOS is not my forte. I do know that in some states, like Minnesota, you are able to obtain and renew your driver's license with your I-485 pending notice of action. You did list your field office. Where do you live?

[ihavenoidea]

Some levity in these stressful times...

My driver's license has expired. I can't renew it because I'm is/was on a H1b. The attorney filed for an extension (non-premium processing) so i'm apparently "safe" because of the 240 day rule. It'll take a while before we hear back from USCIS.

See my signature for my timeline.
It's going to be hilarious if I get called for a GC interview (before I receive my EAD) and I can't drive down to the USCIS field office. Mind you, the nearest field office is ~one hour away. I looked at Uber and Lyft. It's gonna cost ~$200 both ways. I wonder if i can get the bill for Lyft/Uber and send it to my employer. I've a strong inkling that HR f-ed up my case all this while.

Sit tight fellow sojourners. May you receive good news and find your new home!

[BeToledo]

approval

Hi guys,

I got an update on mine:

April 20: Documents mailed in
April 23: Documents received by USCIS
May 4: Notice date
May 11: 4 NOA's received in mail
May 18: Fingerprint appointment received (June 1) @Detroit office
June 1: Fingerprints taken at Detroit
June 7: received text and email saying my case is ready to be scheduled for interview.
June 12: received e-mail saying an interview was scheduled, online case updated as well.
June 18: received notice for interview on July 18 @cleveland office
July 18: interview complete. Case recommended for approval
August 1: received text messages and emails stating production of card has been ordered (i485) (egov and dhs)
August 2: only dhs website updated with approval for i130 and i485


Hoping to receive the card soon!

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

Cleveland field office, one of the fastest I believe.

Glad to hear that, hopefully it?s days not weeks!

Congrats! Yes, the Cleveland office will remain as fast, regardless of what the generic processing times say. The raw data is up on the USCIS website, and Cleveland pretty much kept the same pace even though employment-based interviews were phased in.

[Tezza]

Hi all,

Just had my interview this morning. Lasted about 20-30min.

The officer was friendly, made some jokes even! When I was gathering extra evidence for her she ?stopped? me and said it was enough.

She went over all the standard questions for my husband and me (parents names, address, birthdays...). For me she went over the i485 questions and she asked us how we met, what we like to do, about our wedding. Not that many questions or anything really specific.

After the interview she said she would go over the application -she believed she had everything and our application did indeed contain everything- and if everything is present and ok she would approve us. We received a letter stating we were recommended for approval at the end and she explained about the conditional green card and wished us a good day.

All in all it went well I believe! Anyone know what happens typically in this situation? Are actual approvals fast, or do they indeed send out post-interview RFE?s?

Timeline below, 86days from case was received to interview I believe.

April 20: Documents mailed in
April 23: Documents received by USCIS
May 4: Notice date
May 11: 4 NOA's received in mail
May 18: Fingerprint appointment received (June 1) @Detroit office
June 1: Fingerprints taken at Detroit
June 7: received text and email saying my case is ready to be scheduled for interview.
June 12: received e-mail saying an interview was scheduled, online case updated as well.
June 18: received notice for interview on July 18 @cleveland office
July 18: interview complete. Case ?recommended for approval?

I received the approval 4 or 5 hours after we left the interview. I received my Green Card 8 days later. And it was only 8 days because they had it ready on Friday but USPS didn't pick it up until Monday. So from when they picked it up it took 2 days.

Congrats, that's pretty much how our interview went and we had 3 month turn around too!

[kaylip]

Cleveland field office, one of the fastest I believe.

Glad to hear that, hopefully it?s days not weeks!

Mine took weeks. A few persons on here got theirs in 4 weeks. I got mine in 5. The officer had told me to allow 2-5 weeks though. Did the officer tell u anything about time frame on when to expect it?

[BeToledo]

What's your field office? That was fast! Once u got the letter you'll be approved. It can take days to weeks. Congrats 😊

Cleveland field office, one of the fastest I believe.

Glad to hear that, hopefully it?s days not weeks!

[hpx3000]

Hi all,

After the interview she said she would go over the application -she believed she had everything and our application did indeed contain everything- and if everything is present and ok she would approve us. We received a letter stating we were recommended for approval at the end and she explained about the conditional green card and wished us a good day.

Timeline below, 86days from case was received to interview I believe.

wow that's one of the fastest turnaround i've read on this forum. congrats!