No EA card before interview

[agenmcky]

Hi everyone...This site is such a good information's source from actual experiences
Here is my personal worries.

My wife (US citizen) and i sent a package filed for my adjustment of status on Dec 3rd.

We then received receipt notices on Dec 8th.

Later we received a notice to appear for bio-metrics on Jan 7th , which i went. From then i have been checking online with my different receipts numbers....until we received another notice to appear for the interview on Feb 19th. But nothing regarding the Employment Authorization card or status.

Out of all my receipts numbers , only the one corresponding to the I485 returns " Interview is scheduled". Any other receipt number that i have returns this " My Case Status does not recognize the receipt number entered. Please check your receipt number and try again. If you need further assistance, please call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. "

I thought my case was moving fast and was happy. But now i am worried as it's been 30 days since the bio-metrics appointment and our interview is literally two weeks from now and still nothing regarding the EA card being in production or whatsoever. In most cases i'read here and friend's experiences they receive the card before their interview.

Have anyone else encountered the same issue ? What would that mean ? Should i worry or it doesn't matter if i don't hear anything about the EA card until i go to the interview ?

Thanks to the community already for your experiences and opinions on this matter

[JPALMA123]

Hi everyone...This site is such a good information's source from actual experiences
Here is my personal worries.

My wife (US citizen) and i sent a package filed for my adjustment of status on Dec 3rd.

We then received receipt notices on Dec 8th.

Later we received a notice to appear for bio-metrics on Jan 7th , which i went. From then i have been checking online with my different receipts numbers....until we received another notice to appear for the interview on Feb 19th. But nothing regarding the Employment Authorization card or status.

Out of all my receipts numbers , only the one corresponding to the I485 returns " Interview is scheduled". Any other receipt number that i have returns this " My Case Status does not recognize the receipt number entered. Please check your receipt number and try again. If you need further assistance, please call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. "

I thought my case was moving fast and was happy. But now i am worried as it's been 30 days since the bio-metrics appointment and our interview is literally two weeks from now and still nothing regarding the EA card being in production or whatsoever. In most cases i'read here and friend's experiences they receive the card before their interview.

Have anyone else encountered the same issue ? What would that mean ? Should i worry or it doesn't matter if i don't hear anything about the EA card until i go to the interview ?

Thanks to the community already for your experiences and opinions on this matter

----- hey there,

EA CARD makes no difference what so ever, you won't need it for the interview since green card if approved will replace that work authorization permit anyway!

btw EA CARD takes 3 months average and has not even been 3 months! you're so lucky your case is moving so fast!!
good luck

[agenmcky]

----- hey there,

EA CARD makes no difference what so ever, you won't need it for the interview since green card if approved will replace that work authorization permit anyway!

btw EA CARD takes 3 months average and has not even been 3 months! you're so lucky your case is moving so fast!!
good luck

Thanks for your answer. I am sure i am very lucky on how fast my case is moving. At the same time you know that until it's all done and well done, you can't really stop wondering. What got me intrigued here is that a lot people if they did't get they EA card before the interview , get some type of "encouraging" response in regard to it's establishment. The system basically does't recognize the receipt numbers i've been sent. However, i know i should be more patient....It's just that it's very hard on the wife supporting the household and i am tired of not working too. Lol

Thanks for the support and i hope you have a somehow better or at least good looking situation yourself.

GOOD LUCK to EVERYONE

[lexlugga]

you lucky lady

Please which of the USCIS field office handling ur case???

[agenmcky]

Please which of the USCIS field office handling ur case???

Lee's Summit Office in Missouri. The package was sent to Chicago field office and then they dispatched it there.

How about you ? Hope things look good for you.

Good luck to us all

[MaryH]

Lee's Summit unusually goes pretty fast, .. Good luck and report back.

[agenmcky]

Lee's Summit unusually goes pretty fast, .. Good luck and report back.

Ok. Thanks... I will keep everyone posted.

[lexlugga]

same field office handling mine case

Same USCIS field handling my case. I send my package on the 12 of November, did mine biometric on the 8 the of Dec. Got a letter for initial evidence on the 15th, I sent the evidence required to then on Dec 27th 2014, they received it on Dec 31th ,2014. Then my case changed to; u will received case update and decision on the 1st of Feb, 2015 unless biometric or interview is required. And one with similar experience??? No EAD yet Moreso, they have not request for my medical report. Please share any one with similar experience. Thank u

[lexlugga]

same field office

I mean : My case changed to ; u will received new case update and decision on the 1 st of March 2015. Still haven't receive EAD. USCIS office; less summit Missouri.

[remedios]

HELP ADVISE for Adjustment of Status

Same USCIS field handling my case. I send my package on the 12 of November, did mine biometric on the 8 the of Dec. Got a letter for initial evidence on the 15th, I sent the evidence required to then on Dec 27th 2014, they received it on Dec 31th ,2014. Then my case changed to; u will received case update and decision on the 1st of Feb, 2015 unless biometric or interview is required. And one with similar experience??? No EAD yet Moreso, they have not request for my medical report. Please share any one with similar experience. Thank u

Does it mean that you have not included your I-693 medical report when you submitted your I-485? Maybe its just ok to have it submitted later but will just delay the processing of your GC.....

[lexlugga]

really?

They have not requested that from me for now. Did u submit everything without them requested it from you???

[remedios]

They have not requested that from me for now. Did u submit everything without them requested it from you???

yes, We intend to submit the medical examination form I-693 when we submit the I-485/I-130 forms. I am still waiting for the scheduled Medical appointment from accredited Civil Surgeon. We just followed the instructions stipulated in filling out form I-485.....http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/f...i-485instr.pdf

[remedios]

They have not requested that from me for now. Did u submit everything without them requested it from you???

We also refer and follow this poster:

I am sending my cover letter so anyone can help me if there is anything missing and let me know, Also i hope it helps whoever need a cover letter example.
Just one question : How many G-1145-E Am i going to need? One for I-130, another for I-485 , another for I-131, another for I-765 or just One for the whole package?







United States Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services < do I have to write that on the top of the cover letter or just the things bellow are enough?

USCIS
FBAS
131 South Dearborn-3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-5517 10-10-2014
Petitioner (U.S. Citizen)
Beneficiary (Alien Spouse):

ORIGINAL SUBMISSION : Concurrent Filing of I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative), I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status), I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization), and I-131- Application for Travel Document (Advanced Parole)

Dear Sir/ Madam:
Please kindly find enclosed concurrent filing of forms: I-130, I-485 I-765 and I-131.
Contents include:
1- Money order of $1070 for form I-130 made payable to Department of Homeland Security
2- Money order of $ for form I-485 made payable to Department of Homeland Security

I-130 Petition For Alien Relative • Form I-130 signed by petitioner • Form G1145 E-Notification of application/petition acceptance
• Copy of petitioner birth certificate showing birth in the U.S • Copy of petitioner’s American passport biographical page and spanic visa
• Copy of marriage certificate
• Copy of applicant’s birth certificate with translation
• G325A signed by US Citizen petitioner
• G325A signed by applicant
• 2 Passport-style photos of petitioner • 2 Passport-style photos of applicant • Evidence of Bona fide Marriage
- Copy of joint bank account statement from last month (September)
- Copy of Lease agreement of our home address with both names on the lease
- Copy of mails sent to same address with both names on the mail
- Selection of pictures that document relationship and marriage -selection of proof of virtual relationship before physical relationship

I-485 Application To Adjust Status
• Money order of $1070 made payable to Department of Homeland Security • Form G-1145 (e-Notification of Application) • Form I-485 signed by applicant • I-693 Vaccination Supplement (Completed by a Civil Surgeon sealed in an envelope)
• Copy of passport's biographical page
• Copy of passport's American visa page and entry stamp
• Copy of I-94 form
• Copy of Marriage Certificate
• Copy of Birth Certificate with translation
• G325A signed by US Citizen
• G325A signed by applicant • Two (2) Passport-style photos from Applicant and Two from petitioner (placed in a small plastic bag, labeled with full name& birth date)
Additional: (all those with copy of original docs and translations included.)
• Copy of applicant’s university letter showing she was a student in home country. • Copy of applicant’s high school graduation proof • Copy of applicant’s notarized letter of request of visa and intent • Copy of applicant’s family tax with applicant’s name in as a dependent and family earnings •Copy of applicant’s saving account in Home country that is going to be transferred to applicant’s U.S bank • Copy of applicant’s home country healthy insurance card, student card and international visa travel money card

3. I-864 Affidavit of Support from the petitioner US Citizen.
• Copy of Petitioner’s IRS tax return transcript for the year 2013
• Copy of Petitioner’s employments letters showing annual income from 2 jobs
•
4. I-864 Affidavit of Support from Co-sponsor US Citizen. • Copy of Co-sponsor’s W-2 Wage and tax statement for the year 2013 • Copy of Co-sponsor’s letter of employment stating annual income
• Copy of Co-sponsor’s birth certificate



5. I-765 Application For Employment Document
• Copy of I-94 form of applicant • 1 continuation sheet with other names used complete information
• Two (2) Passport-style photos from Applicant • Photo copy of biographical page and U.S. visa page


6. I-131 - Application for Travel Document (Advanced Parole)
• Copy of I-94 form of applicant • Copy of passport biographical page and U.S visa page • Letter explaining reasons to ask for an Advanced Parole • Two (2) Passport-style photos from Applicant
Copies of documents submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered documents and I agree to submit original documents at a later date if required.


Very Truly yours,
name address phone email

…………………………. Signature

[agenmcky]

Same USCIS field handling my case. I send my package on the 12 of November, did mine biometric on the 8 the of Dec. Got a letter for initial evidence on the 15th, I sent the evidence required to then on Dec 27th 2014, they received it on Dec 31th ,2014. Then my case changed to; u will received case update and decision on the 1st of Feb, 2015 unless biometric or interview is required. And one with similar experience??? No EAD yet Moreso, they have not request for my medical report. Please share any one with similar experience. Thank u

They didn't request any evidence form as i sent most in initial package : medical examination report is very important from what i heard and should be included at first. However, i think you can take it to the interview if one.


Anyone else dealing with Lee Summit's Office ? Is it How they usually proceed ? I mean no EAD until interview ?

[MaryH]

Once, you have a RFE, the processing of your case stops and the cycle of obtaining your EAD card starts over. Therefore, your processing time will take longer. Unless, your online message, has scheduled an interview, you will receive your combo card first.