A Breakthrough of Sorts

[Mick]

At least some good news to report, finally

 

We received formal notification from the Atlanta Regional Office today that our AOS/EAD/AP applications had been formally received. They told us at least 90 days for EAD and 30 days for AP. Also received the little cash register receipt.

 

Now for the bad news. I quote:

 

"You will be notified by mail no later than 36 months from the date of this notice whether you are required to have an adjustment of status interview."

 

36 months.

 

36 months.

 

 

Well, I try to be positive about these things. At least we finally heard something from them and we are together to wait it out.

 

36 months!

[Mick]

Oh, by the way, I forgot to mention that they returned our money order for $50 to cover the cost of fingerprinting. They returned this in a separate envelope, along with a letter stating that K-1 did not need fingerprints.

 

It would seem each center treats this issue differently.

[AZwolfman]

Mick, try not to worry about the 3 year interview wait. They told you that is maximum wait. I think it will likely be less time. It seems the Atlanta center is a bit They told us that they would call us for interview in probably 6 months or more, but probably less than a year.

 

When we filed our I-485 in person at the Las Vegas INS, they asked for the $50 fingerprint fee. We were told to return in one week for the EAD. We returned and received the work card in about an hour. About a week later, we received the notice in the mail telling us where to get fingerprinted. I had to wait outside for about 45 minutes while they fingerprinted her. But at least it was on a rare cool day (about 92 degrees) and I did find a little shade under a palm tree.

 

It appears your local BCIS center is a bit , but at least progress is finally being made From hearing of yours and other AOS experiences, my conclusion is that it is probably worth applying at your BCIS office in person - even if you have to take a day off work and drive a few hundred miles.