October 2019 Filers

[didoesque]

Congratulations!! And thanks for the information!!!

So great that everyone is getting their receipt notices!!

[mjfan]

3 weeks passed, still waiting for the receipts. Looking forward to next week.

10/11/2019 Received by USCIS
Awaiting receipt notices

[thausa]

I had my biometrics today in New Orleans, went in 30 minutes early before my appointment and I was out without 10 minutes. It was pretty quick and easy. The officers there were very professional, also very down to earth. ????

My timeline so far.....
10/01/2019 mailed out my AOS package.
10/02/2019 AOS package received by USCIS Lockbox.
10/08/2019 money has been cashed by USCIS.
10/09/2019 received 3 Official Receipts Notice (I-797) via text.
10/15/2019 Hard copy NOA received with a notice date of 10/08/2019
10/19/2019 received I-797C biometric appointment.
11/01/2019 Biometrics completed.

[CuriousKat]

Today (Nov.2nd) I received my Form I-797C Notice or Action.

[Trini0616]

Received his biometrics appt letter. Progress!

[Dreamer2013]

Today (Nov.2nd) I received my Form I-797C Notice or Action.

hi, just curious why you didn’t submit medical form? I didn’t do the medical cause im 6mos pregnant rn so we thought it will be just useless to see doctor right away when medical form is usually asked for interview.

[dcont5512]

Hi all, just a quick update - we received NOA text messages on Friday, November 1 and my card was charged shortly thereafter (or just before), not sure on exact timeline. Now just awaiting biometrics appointment!

[didoesque]

Received his biometrics appt letter. Progress!

Gosh now I’m so nervous that we haven’t received our appointment letter since we’re a few days ahead on our timeline. Good to know that online status doesn’t change when they mail out the notice. Deep breaths!

[Count MeIn]

USCIS received on 10/25. Nothing yet.

[CuriousKat]

hi, just curious why you didn’t submit medical form? I didn’t do the medical cause im 6mos pregnant rn so we thought it will be just useless to see doctor right away when medical form is usually asked for interview.

I didn’t include the medical form because I couldn’t afford the $250 fee these Doctors were charging. I did read you can send it in later when they ask or take it to the interview

[CuriousKat]

Long winded Question...lol
when filling out the Forms (marriage based) I didn’t add my married name as I don’t officially have it on any ID/Passport. Truth be told, the current climate around immigration & the horror stories, had me flustered so that was the only thing I messed up on the form. I was so concerned that if I had done that, it would have caused an issue. I then was informed AFTER FILING my Forms, that I could have automatically started using my Husband’s last name. I also have to renew my Passport soon & I intend on having his name added to it. My Question: Is that going to be a problem when I get interviewed that on the form I don’t have my married name & on my passport I do?

[Letty23]

I just spoke to a USCIS Rep and she said they are currently using the 30 day window instead of the 10 day window to send out receipt numbers.

Oh My... they're having a huge backlog wow.

[didoesque]

Long winded Question...lol
when filling out the Forms (marriage based) I didn’t add my married name as I don’t officially have it on any ID/Passport. Truth be told, the current climate around immigration & the horror stories, had me flustered so that was the only thing I messed up on the form. I was so concerned that if I had done that, it would have caused an issue. I then was informed AFTER FILING my Forms, that I could have automatically started using my Husband’s last name. I also have to renew my Passport soon & I intend on having his name added to it. My Question: Is that going to be a problem when I get interviewed that on the form I don’t have my married name & on my passport I do?

I’m by no means an expert on the topic, but I don’t imagine that would cause you a problem, especially if you are recently married. Plenty of people don’t even change their names. As long as the information you provided on your application was true and correct at the time of filing, you are fine. I would probably update all of your ids, banking, etc to reflect your new name once you have it changed for the sake of consistency.

Also, and probably most importantly, double check on the USCIS website for name change procedures. I’m assuming you are the beneficiary, so there may be a form you have to file with USCIS for name changes (after filing your application) similar to alerting them about a change of address. If I can find any info, I will post it.

Maybe others will chime in, but hope this helps!

[Dreamer2013]

Long winded Question...lol
when filling out the Forms (marriage based) I didn’t add my married name as I don’t officially have it on any ID/Passport. Truth be told, the current climate around immigration & the horror stories, had me flustered so that was the only thing I messed up on the form. I was so concerned that if I had done that, it would have caused an issue. I then was informed AFTER FILING my Forms, that I could have automatically started using my Husband’s last name. I also have to renew my Passport soon & I intend on having his name added to it. My Question: Is that going to be a problem when I get interviewed that on the form I don’t have my married name & on my passport I do?

IMO, I dont think that’s gonna be a problem. You have the freedom to use your name if you want to, or carry your husband’s last name whichever you like. But since you decided you wanna change your name on the new passport you’ll get, you should now search how to update or change name ok your application after you get your NOA letter so you’ll have case number already. Im not an expert haha so this is just my suggestion/opinion.

[Lobster93]

10/16 Received by USCIS Chicago Lockbox
11/5: Text message receipt notices