Post 485-Filing

[10102007]

No worries buddy even they have a Notice date and receipt date is when you get them. Looks like TSC is faster than NSC on this front.

Mine went to TSC. I hope I did not throw them away with those catalogs and marketing junk mail. I throw those off right by the mailbox where there is a trash bin.

[rdsingh79]

Guys,

I got 6 receipts today by snail mail for myself and my wife.
RD- 11/09
ND- 11/15
Received by snail mail 11/19
Nebraska Service Center.
FP - waiting

[gchopeful123]

I see an interesting trend on trackitt for ppl who have filed in Nov. Many of the TSC applicants have received FP notices as well, while none of the NSC applicants have received the FP notices yet. As Teddy mentioned in an earlier post, it seems the TSC is definitely faster on this front.

[mars76]

I got my FP Notice yesterday.

PD : Sep 2007 EB2
SC: Texas
RD: 01-Nov-2011
ND: 03-Nov-2011
FP: 02-Dec-2011

[gc0907]

Yeah, same here... waiting.. Like T I got my receipts on 11/13 but haven't received the FP notice yet.

I see an interesting trend on trackitt for ppl who have filed in Nov. Many of the TSC applicants have received FP notices as well, while none of the NSC applicants have received the FP notices yet. As Teddy mentioned in an earlier post, it seems the TSC is definitely faster on this front.

[rdsingh79]

Anyone current in Nov and filing with NSC got FP notices yet? I am also wondering how long it took for folks who became current in October to get their FP notices.

[TeddyKoochu]

Yeah, same here... waiting.. Like T I got my receipts on 11/13 but haven't received the FP notice yet.

I got my FP motice on 11/19 at my home address, attorney also received a copy. My FP is on 11/25.

[indiaeb2]

Anyone current in Nov and filing with NSC got FP notices yet? I am also wondering how long it took for folks who became current in October to get their FP notices.

Count on me. Waiting for my FP NSC.

[gchopeful123]

Further to this, I checked the NSC entries for Oct applicants. High level observation is FP date 4-6 weeks after I-485 receipt ND. The delay compared with TSC doesnt make much sense as the local FP offices wud be common (depending on state/location) for TSC/NSC applicants.

Does anybody know if EAD/AP are processed only after FP? If yes, then I might have to think of early walk-in.

Also, anyone else from NJ area? I believe my FP office would be Newark.

I see an interesting trend on trackitt for ppl who have filed in Nov. Many of the TSC applicants have received FP notices as well, while none of the NSC applicants have received the FP notices yet. As Teddy mentioned in an earlier post, it seems the TSC is definitely faster on this front.

[tackle]

Great. Do some research on the service center that they want you to go for Finger prints. Check if they'd allow a earl walk-in. I haven't seen this early walk-in prove any beneficial in terms of total process time. It'll at least be one thing off your plate.

Thank you for this information. I was actually able to walk-in to my appointed ASC (Cincinnati) today (11/21/11 Monday @ 11:30 AM) and get the finger printing done. When we walked in, it was empty and no one was there. I explained that my appointment is actually on Dec 8, but I was in town and wanted to check if I could get it done earlier. The lady in the counter was real nice and said, "sure, you could get it done".

Then, she checked the original FP notice and ID (Drivers License) and handed out forms that we had to fill (the usual bio details, A# and Receipt numbers from notice). Once we filled the forms, we handed them to the counter along with the FP notices and Drivers Licenses. They went in and after couple of minutes took us in 1 after the other to get the finger printing done. They also took a photo once FP was done.

When everything was done, I went to the counter and asked her again if I need to do anything about the actual appointment (like cancel it). And, she said, "Nope, this is it. You are done". So, there shouldn't be any issues because of the advance finger-printing I guess (hopefully).

All the best for everyone waiting for the next step in the AOS process.

[mars76]

Does any one who filed in Oct has got AP or EAD??

How much time does it take to get AP/EAD once the Finger Prints are done.

thanks.

[leo07]

I'm in the same boat. waiting...waiting...still waiting

Does any one who filed in Oct has got AP or EAD??

How much time does it take to get AP/EAD once the Finger Prints are done.

thanks.

[leo07]

Perfect. Thanks for the update.

Thank you for this information. I was actually able to walk-in to my appointed ASC (Cincinnati) today (11/21/11 Monday @ 11:30 AM) and get the finger printing done. When we walked in, it was empty and no one was there. I explained that my appointment is actually on Dec 8, but I was in town and wanted to check if I could get it done earlier. The lady in the counter was real nice and said, "sure, you could get it done".

Then, she checked the original FP notice and ID (Drivers License) and handed out forms that we had to fill (the usual bio details, A# and Receipt numbers from notice). Once we filled the forms, we handed them to the counter along with the FP notices and Drivers Licenses. They went in and after couple of minutes took us in 1 after the other to get the finger printing done. They also took a photo once FP was done.

When everything was done, I went to the counter and asked her again if I need to do anything about the actual appointment (like cancel it). And, she said, "Nope, this is it. You are done". So, there shouldn't be any issues because of the advance finger-printing I guess (hopefully).

All the best for everyone waiting for the next step in the AOS process.

[leo07]

cool. Yours is so close to the actual date, you might as well go on the appointment date
Since it's day after Thanksgiving, check with the center if they'd be open or rather have you come early.

I got my FP motice on 11/19 at my home address, attorney also received a copy. My FP is on 11/25.

[leo07]

Receipts 1 week. FP notices 1 week from the receipt had been the average so far.

Anyone current in Nov and filing with NSC got FP notices yet? I am also wondering how long it took for folks who became current in October to get their FP notices.

[leo07]

Cool. Do some research about the ASC to see if you can go early.

I got my FP Notice yesterday.

PD : Sep 2007 EB2
SC: Texas
RD: 01-Nov-2011
ND: 03-Nov-2011
FP: 02-Dec-2011

[leo07]

Yeah, I do the same. I think we should start saving those until we get the actual CARD

Mine went to TSC. I hope I did not throw them away with those catalogs and marketing junk mail. I throw those off right by the mailbox where there is a trash bin.

[leo07]

Please call them and see if you can get it done in the next couple of days. I'm sure all ASC staff will be at walmart on Friday

Received FP appointment letter today. FP date is 11/25. Is it not supposed to be a holiday? I have to drive 3+ hours.... hope I wont end up seeing a closed office.

[leo07]

They say FP notice will arrive in 30 days. Technically, it's not 30 yet. I'd wait at least until December 1st.

Haven't received mine yet. Getting a bit anxious. Is it too early to call USCIS and ask for an update or should I give it a few more days?

Priority Date - Oct 10, 2007
Mailed Date - Nov 1, 2011
Received Date - Nov 3, 2011
Notice Date - Nov 7, 2011

[visagcinfo]

Tackle..
this narration helps! I was wondering what exactly is going to happen when we go for FP.
Is there a copy of the form available on the net? The form to be filled up at ASC.
I am driving 3+ hours to ASC.. and I am not good at remembering stuff (got used to copy and paste, you know!). It will help to go prepared if the ASC FP form is available beforehand.

Thank you for this information. I was actually able to walk-in to my appointed ASC (Cincinnati) today (11/21/11 Monday @ 11:30 AM) and get the finger printing done. When we walked in, it was empty and no one was there. I explained that my appointment is actually on Dec 8, but I was in town and wanted to check if I could get it done earlier. The lady in the counter was real nice and said, "sure, you could get it done".

Then, she checked the original FP notice and ID (Drivers License) and handed out forms that we had to fill (the usual bio details, A# and Receipt numbers from notice). Once we filled the forms, we handed them to the counter along with the FP notices and Drivers Licenses. They went in and after couple of minutes took us in 1 after the other to get the finger printing done. They also took a photo once FP was done.

When everything was done, I went to the counter and asked her again if I need to do anything about the actual appointment (like cancel it). And, she said, "Nope, this is it. You are done". So, there shouldn't be any issues because of the advance finger-printing I guess (hopefully).

All the best for everyone waiting for the next step in the AOS process.

[soggadu]

hey guys... got my finger print notices... 12/15 it is... tommorow i will be going to newark airport and this center is near by, so just wondering if they would accept me if i go in....

[tackle]

Tackle..
this narration helps! I was wondering what exactly is going to happen when we go for FP.
Is there a copy of the form available on the net? The form to be filled up at ASC.
I am driving 3+ hours to ASC.. and I am not good at remembering stuff (got used to copy and paste, you know!). It will help to go prepared if the ASC FP form is available beforehand.

I'm not sure if you could find the form somewhere online. It was a 1 page form. But we only had the fill the top half of it. It was quite simple. I've given the actual details that you'll need to fill below:

1. Last Name, First Name, Middle Name (Optional)
2. Date of Birth
3. Phone number
4. Country of Birth
5. Country of Citizenship
6. Height (in Feet & Inches)
7. Weight (in lbs)
8. Color of Eye
9. Color of Hair
10. Alien Number (from FP notice)
11. Receipt Numbers (from FP Notice - AOS applicants will have 2: one for I-485 & the other for I-765)

That's it (hope I didn't forget anything)

Good luck.

[red2green]

Further to this, I checked the NSC entries for Oct applicants. High level observation is FP date 4-6 weeks after I-485 receipt ND. The delay compared with TSC doesnt make much sense as the local FP offices wud be common (depending on state/location) for TSC/NSC applicants.

Does anybody know if EAD/AP are processed only after FP? If yes, then I might have to think of early walk-in.

Also, anyone else from NJ area? I believe my FP office would be Newark.

FPs are not needed to process EADs.

looking at the CM Blog(link below), there were almost double(more than 19000) the number of applications rcvd at NSC compared TSC during 2011 spill over.
I think this is causing FP notice delays at NSC. I wonder if Lockbox routing the traffice to NSC to get both service centers workload distributed equally.
Though the number indiacates all applications(not just 485s), it will effect the 485s processing speed. just a guess, probably Gurus can shed more light.

http://us-non-immigrants.blogspot.co...mb-demand.html

[red2green]

Tackle..
this narration helps! I was wondering what exactly is going to happen when we go for FP.
Is there a copy of the form available on the net? The form to be filled up at ASC.
I am driving 3+ hours to ASC.. and I am not good at remembering stuff (got used to copy and paste, you know!). It will help to go prepared if the ASC FP form is available beforehand.

Form filling will not take more than 5 mins. The data you need to fill the form will be on FP Notice. In case you are walking in early, I hope you already checked they allow walk-ins.

[visagcinfo]

Thanks Tackle.

I'm not sure if you could find the form somewhere online. It was a 1 page form. But we only had the fill the top half of it. It was quite simple. I've given the actual details that you'll need to fill below:

1. Last Name, First Name, Middle Name (Optional)
2. Date of Birth
3. Phone number
4. Country of Birth
5. Country of Citizenship
6. Height (in Feet & Inches)
7. Weight (in lbs)
8. Color of Eye
9. Color of Hair
10. Alien Number (from FP notice)
11. Receipt Numbers (from FP Notice - AOS applicants will have 2: one for I-485 & the other for I-765)

That's it (hope I didn't forget anything)

Good luck.