November filer (share ur experience here)

[alelvsaiden]

Update on my case

Hi everyone,

I filed for GC through my husband who is a USC. Here's my timeline. I filed everything on my own (no lawyer). From Dallas, TX

Package sent 11/07/2017 (Mailed via USPS to Chicago Lockbox)
Package delivered 11/10/2017 (Package was sent to National Benefits Center)
Package received 11/13/2017
Email Receipt 11/19/2017
Letter of receipt 11/26/2017
Biometric Letter Recived 12/01/2017
Biometric appt 12/12/2017

Anyone know how long to receive EAD after biometrics? I'm currently a DACA holder and my work permit is about to expire

1st SR 01/28/2018
2nd SR 02/13/2018
Contacted Ombudsman 02/19/2018 (haven't heard back)
Contacted USCIS Tier 2 offficer 02/20/2018 ( Was told to wait, still within processing times)
RFE for I765/I131 02/27/2018 Due to name change no records matched
Sent back RFE 03/03/2018

My current EAD is expiring this Friday 03/09. Hoping to hear back soon from USCIS

[MinaAlexandra2018]

November filer based in Los Angeles

US citizen filing for spouse who entered the US with a K-1 visa:
10/30/2017: I-485, I-131, and I-765 sent to Chicago
11/1/2017 : case was received, receipt number MSC##########
11/7/2017: Fingerprint fee was received
12/7/2017: Biometrics appointment done at USCIS office in Chatsworth, CA

No RFEs received.
Raised 2 SR's and no reply
Emailed the ombudsman 2/16/2018, replied 2/27/208 saying that the Ombudsman's office reviewed our case and that they contacted USCIS regarding our application.
We also called USCIS twice and they only said they are still processing our case.
Im trying to get an appointment thru INFOPASS hoping it will help our case.
The wait is becoming ubearable

[quinn]

Hi jay,

Very interested in your experience as I am about 10/15 days ahead of your timing. I submitted my package on November 7th and got my EAD/AP card on Feb 26th. I'm also based in Miami.

Would be curious to see when our interviews are scheduled but from what I read, the Miami office is a long way behind on scheduling any interviews.

All,

So happy that I have received my EAD card now!!!

In relation to the below, please note further update:

11/22/2017 Package submitted to Chicago lock box via USPS by lawyers.
11/24/2017 Package received and signed - Priority date on NOA1 as 11/24/2017
11/28/2017 Checks Cashed
11/28/2017 Notice date on 4x NOA1 (I-130, I-485, I-765 & I-131) - assigned case to MSC
12/01/2017 Fingerprint notice date - Fingerprint appointment 12/18/2017
12/14/2017 Fingerprint notice received by lawyers
12/16/2017 Fingerprint notice received by us
12/18/2017 Fingerprint appointment
03/03/2018 I-797 (Notice) - I-131 Application for travel Document approved
03/03/2018 I-797 (Notice) - I-765 Application for Employment Authorization approved
03/05/2018 EAD Card with Advanced Parole received in post


Online Case status update:
I-130 Case was received on 11/24/2017
I-485 Fingerprint fee was received on 11/28/2017
I-131 Case was received on 11/24/2017
I-765 Case was received on 11/24/2017
I-765 Application Approved and Card Ordered 02/27/2018
I-765 Card Produced and Mailed 03/01/2018
No further updates online and I-131 still shows as case was received

[ChicagoVB]

Ugh

PD- 11/17/17
Bio Completed 12/10/18
SR 2/1/18 - Not Assigned
SR 3/5/18 - Not Assigned
No updates since. Anyone else still waiting and nothing?

[beachboy54]

November Filer for I-130

PD- 11/17/17
Bio Completed 12/10/18
SR 2/1/18 - Not Assigned
SR 3/5/18 - Not Assigned
No updates since. Anyone else still waiting and nothing?

Hey, I filed the I-130 for my wife in November of 2017. Received the confirmation letter around the same time as you (12/8-12 ish). I have not heard anything back. My lawyer has told me that these cases tend to me examined on an individual basis and it really depends on the officer assigned. Anyone else on here filed for immediate relative?

[Greatful]

Ead card finally in hand

Received Biometrics appointment notice on 12/5/17
Appointment was scheduled for 12/20/17 however I walked in on 12/13/2017 took about 5 mins, there was a birthday error on my I-485 so I had was to call and inform them of it so they could up date it in the system.
I received a (yellow) letter 12/22/17 to bring I-693 to the interview or in case no interview is required they'll send me an address to send it to... Waiting patiently now.

So after the harsh realisation of not having my name on the mail box my card was finally redelivered. It was a very stressful experience to be calling and being told rubbish being expedited and waiting over 65 days to get my card mail/redelivered.

[captain797]

Waiting for Interview Appointment

I have been following this forum and thought I could share my time line as well

My wife is petitioning for me (former F-1 student). We got married last May after we completed our graduate education. Filed I-130, I-131, I-485, and I-765 without a lawyer. We are filing from Virginia, our field office is Fairfax (Biometric office is Alexandria). I was on OPT but was not able to locate a job quickly (first 90 days) so we had to quickly file for AOS to avoid overstaying here on OPT.

11/20/2017 - Package sent to Chicago lockbox
11/30/2017- Received Received
12/07/2017 - NOAs for the four cases generated and dated (Also notifications that they are reviewing my cases)
12/08/2017 - Received texts and email acknowledging the receipt of the package and routing to NBC
12/09/2017 - Biometric Appointment dated and generated for I-485 and I-765 (Also got notification saying Biometric Fee approved)
12/14/2017 - Received I-797 NOAs for the four applications
12/14/2017 - Received Appointment for Biometric scheduled for 12/28/2017
12/19/2017 - Walk-in biometric at Alexandria
01/08/2018 - Received Notification (Email and Text) that They are ready to schedule for interview and they will notify me when ready
01/14/2018 - Received a Courtesy Notification for the interview
03/22/2018 - Received email to check my account for updates. After checking I found out both parole and work authorization were approved
03/23/2018 - Combo card mailed
03/26/2018 - Received I-797s on approval of I-131 and I-765 in the mail
03/28/2018 - Combo card received in the mail
03/29/2018 - Received an email to check for new updates. Upon checking, they say there is nothing much so far, I should keep waiting to hear from them.


From the 'Processing Times' it seems the field office is working on October 2016 cases; however, we are being optimistic for a much sooner appointment. Good luck to everyone.

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

I have been following this forum and thought I could share my time line as well

My wife is petitioning for me (former F-1 student). We got married last May after we completed our graduate education. Filed I-130, I-131, I-485, and I-765 without a lawyer. We are filing from Virginia, our field office is Fairfax (Biometric office is Alexandria). I was on OPT but was not able to locate a job quickly (first 90 days) so we had to quickly file for AOS to avoid overstaying here on OPT.

11/20/2017 - Package sent to Chicago lockbox
11/30/2017- Received Received
12/07/2017 - NOAs for the four cases generated and dated (Also notifications that they are reviewing my cases)
12/08/2017 - Received texts and email acknowledging the receipt of the package and routing to NBC
12/09/2017 - Biometric Appointment dated and generated for I-485 and I-765 (Also got notification saying Biometric Fee approved)
12/14/2017 - Received I-797 NOAs for the four applications
12/14/2017 - Received Appointment for Biometric scheduled for 12/28/2017
12/19/2017 - Walk-in biometric at Alexandria
01/08/2018 - Received Notification (Email and Text) that They are ready to schedule for interview and they will notify me when ready
01/14/2018 - Received a Courtesy Notification for the interview
03/22/2018 - Received email to check my account for updates. After checking I found out both parole and work authorization were approved
03/23/2018 - Combo card mailed
03/26/2018 - Received I-797s on approval of I-131 and I-765 in the mail
03/28/2018 - Combo card received in the mail
03/29/2018 - Received an email to check for new updates. Upon checking, they say there is nothing much so far, I should keep waiting to hear from them.


From the 'Processing Times' it seems the field office is working on October 2016 cases; however, we are being optimistic for a much sooner appointment. Good luck to everyone.

Here is the link to the new processing times. https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/#mainContent Priority dates are irrelevant now that USCIS is providing us more information with this new format. It's hard to let go, I know, but not all cases are equal. A good percentage of applications are returned because of basic errors and missing info. Others are only touched once from the time they're received until the interview; thus, moving through the system the fastest.
Your field office is Washington, DC. Family based AOS cases are taking 10.5 Months to 18 Months. You may only inquire on your case if you filed before October 24, 2016. Now, 10.5 months is how long it takes them to process 50% of the cases and 18 months is how long takes them to process 93% of the cases. It looks like yours is moving smoothly, though.

All the best.

[ChicagoVB]

140 Days

PD 11/17/17
Biometrics Completed 12/10/17
SR 2/1/18
SR 3/5/18
Contacted Ombudsman 3/21/18

Anyone else having this long of a time frame for marriage based?

[ChicagoVB]

PD 11/17/17
Biometrics Completed 12/10/17
SR 2/1/18
SR 3/5/18
Contacted Ombudsman 3/21/18
i-765 Approved 4/10/18

144 days

[4EVER]

Day 142

My timeline:

[Day 00] 11.21.2017: Package Mailed to Chicago Lockbox
[Day 01] 11.22.2017: Package Recvd by USCIS; PD
[Day 06] 11.28.2017: "Case Was Received" (4 Texts/4 Emails; 10:30 PM)
[Day 13] 12.04.2017: I-797s Recvd by Mail (4 NOAs)
[Day 24] 12.15.2017: Bio Notice Recvd by Mail (for 12/28 appt)
[Day 37] 12.28.2017: Bio Appt/Done
[Day 94] 02.23.2018: SR
[Day 121] 03.22.2018: "We are still reviewing your case" Email

Today is DAY 142.
Something's coming in the mail tomorrow, it doesn't say it's from USCIS, but it's a Priority Mail.

KANSAS CITY
Priority Mail®--
USPS Tracking®
Up to $100 insurance included

We're not expecting anything that important from Kansas, nor do we have relatives/friends in KS. So my spouse and I have been googling USCIS offices, and apparently NBC-Lee Summit, MO has an extension office in Kansas City. O_O Am enrolled on the 2 USCIS websites, with text/email activated, but so far no online updates, email or texts. I'm trying to suppress my excitement...it could be an RFE (que horror!) or a flyer from Worlds of Fun lol. We'll know tomorrow...

[Mellymoo]

My timeline:

[Day 00] 11.21.2017: Package Mailed to Chicago Lockbox
[Day 01] 11.22.2017: Package Recvd by USCIS; PD
[Day 06] 11.28.2017: "Case Was Received" (4 Texts/4 Emails; 10:30 PM)
[Day 13] 12.04.2017: I-797s Recvd by Mail (4 NOAs)
[Day 24] 12.15.2017: Bio Notice Recvd by Mail (for 12/28 appt)
[Day 37] 12.28.2017: Bio Appt/Done
[Day 94] 02.23.2018: SR
[Day 121] 03.22.2018: "We are still reviewing your case" Email

Today is DAY 142.
Something's coming in the mail tomorrow, it doesn't say it's from USCIS, but it's a Priority Mail.

KANSAS CITY
Priority Mail®--
USPS Tracking®
Up to $100 insurance included

We're not expecting anything that important from Kansas, nor do we have relatives/friends in KS. So my spouse and I have been googling USCIS offices, and apparently NBC-Lee Summit, MO has an extension office in Kansas City. O_O Am enrolled on the 2 USCIS websites, with text/email activated, but so far no online updates, email or texts. I'm trying to suppress my excitement...it could be an RFE (que horror!) or a flyer from Worlds of Fun lol. We'll know tomorrow...

I just got notified that I would be receiving a RFE - after 170 days!

[mustang85635]

My timeline:

[Day 00] 11.21.2017: Package Mailed to Chicago Lockbox
[Day 01] 11.22.2017: Package Recvd by USCIS; PD
[Day 06] 11.28.2017: "Case Was Received" (4 Texts/4 Emails; 10:30 PM)
[Day 13] 12.04.2017: I-797s Recvd by Mail (4 NOAs)
[Day 24] 12.15.2017: Bio Notice Recvd by Mail (for 12/28 appt)
[Day 37] 12.28.2017: Bio Appt/Done
[Day 94] 02.23.2018: SR
[Day 121] 03.22.2018: "We are still reviewing your case" Email

Today is DAY 142.
Something's coming in the mail tomorrow, it doesn't say it's from USCIS, but it's a Priority Mail.

KANSAS CITY
Priority Mail®--
USPS Tracking®
Up to $100 insurance included

We're not expecting anything that important from Kansas, nor do we have relatives/friends in KS. So my spouse and I have been googling USCIS offices, and apparently NBC-Lee Summit, MO has an extension office in Kansas City. O_O Am enrolled on the 2 USCIS websites, with text/email activated, but so far no online updates, email or texts. I'm trying to suppress my excitement...it could be an RFE (que horror!) or a flyer from Worlds of Fun lol. We'll know tomorrow...

Congrats thats your EAD

[ewilliams]

PD 11/17/17
Biometrics Completed 12/10/17
SR 2/1/18
SR 3/5/18
Contacted Ombudsman 3/21/18
i-765 Approved 4/10/18

144 days

How did you contact ombudsman?

[4EVER]

Day 150 - incoming RFE

Today is DAY 142.
Something's coming in the mail tomorrow, it doesn't say it's from USCIS, but it's a Priority Mail.

KANSAS CITY
Priority Mail®--
USPS Tracking®
Up to $100 insurance included

We're not expecting anything that important from Kansas, nor do we have relatives/friends in KS. So my spouse and I have been googling USCIS offices, and apparently NBC-Lee Summit, MO has an extension office in Kansas City. O_O Am enrolled on the 2 USCIS websites, with text/email activated, but so far no online updates, email or texts. I'm trying to suppress my excitement...it could be an RFE (que horror!) or a flyer from Worlds of Fun lol. We'll know tomorrow...

Well... the mystery Priority Mail wasn't from USCIS but from the Dept of Veteran Affairs for my husband which bore unexpected good news lol.

So today is Day 150. I received an email this morning that an action has been taken on my case, which is an incoming RFE. *sigh* Well, I'm just so relieved to know someone is finally working on my papers. I also noted that this update coincided with what's shown on the 'Case inquiry date' of the USCIS Processing Times page for I-765/NBC; it's 5 months now from my PD (11.22.2017):

Estimated time range
2.5 Months to 5 Months

Form type
Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application [(c)(9)]

Case inquiry date
November 22, 2017 <<< my PD

Waiting for RFE now...