January 2017 Submission - Concurrent (I130, I485, I765)

[S_R_E]

SRE, All the best. Am sure you are going there to take your belongings (GC). It's not for them (It's definitely for you, amen)

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Congrats to all January Applicants who got their EAD's...

Those waiting will also get theirs too (I'm sure very soon. You don't have to worry because you dont have power over it. Only God does. Please devote yourself to praying and believe positive things will happen to you. Let's stop being negative and always remember the law of attraction which states that when you attract yourself to positive things, positivity comes your way; your thoughts becomes your reality; once you starts to feel/believe success sorrounds you and even if it's not there yet, the assurance is that the universe will correspond to the nature of your thoughts and makes it a reality.

God's willing, those who got their EAD's already will keep getting interview notice soon and afterwards will be having a success stories to share.
God bless you all.

Thanks. Do you have your interview date yet?

[eebro]

Thanks. Do you have your interview date yet?

Not yet but I have believe thats it's coming soon.

[Rangers99]

Still waiting

I'm happy for everyone who has received their Combo cards. I have been following this thread for months because my Wife (the applicant) and I (USC) filed in January. I scheduled our honeymoon for late May, purposely giving more than 120 days from when we filed. Its non refundable and was a significant part of my savings, now it is looking like I will be going alone. I am hopeful it still may happen, as if its approved in the next few days there may still be time to receive the card in the mail before we leave in two weeks. Below is our timeline:

Received Date: 1/17/17
Notice Date: 1/24/17
Last update online: 1/25/17, just stating they received all 4 of our applications on 1/17/17 (765,131,130,485)
Bio taken: 2/17/17 (30 days)
Raised first service request on 765: 4/11/17 (86 days)
Info pass appointment: 5/1/17 - (104 days) - Was told our 485 case was ready to be scheduled and we should receive a date within 30 days. I explained the urgency in getting the combo card because of our honeymoon. She was very helpful and seemed understanding, she raised an expedited service request on the I-131. No response yet.
Contact congressman: 5/4/17 (107 days)
Raised second service request on 765: 5/5/17 (108 days).
Monday 5/8 will be the 111th day

There were no RFE, and the infopass officer said all of the background checks cleared and there was nothing wrong with our case.

The case history online for all 3 of the service requests show it was assigned to an officer, reviewed by officer, response by officer. But when I call the customer service to ask what the response is they said they don't know and that its just an automated message and most likely there really isn't a response. Each time they just say "wait 30 more days".

We are pretty desperate at this point, if the card isn't at least approved by Tuesday its unlikely we will receive it in time for our Honeymoon. We would be happy waiting an additional few months for the GC if it meant going on this trip, I can financially support both of us so the work permit isn't our biggest concern. If we had been told when we filed that it could be more than 90 days I obviously would not have booked our trip this soon or at least booked it within the U.S. At this point the trip is non refundable and there is nothing we can do.

If anyone has any suggestions of what I can do on Monday as a last ditch effort to get this approved I would appreciate it. I already plan on taking the day off and going to infopass again.

Thank you

[Sophia_]

EAD - received

Hi guys, just want to post my updates:

01/02/2017 - Mailed the package
01/10/2017 - PD
02/16/2017 - Biometrics done
03/01/2017 - Ready for the interview
03/31/2017 - Confirmation for address change. Ready for the interview
04/25/2017 - EAD was mailed
04/27/2017 - EAD arrived

Nothing changed for I-130 since PD. I am hoping to get me interview scheduled by the end of May...

[S_R_E]

I-485 Interview notice arrived in the mail

Today I received the I-797C NOA in the mail for the I-485 Interview in Los Angeles for June 7th at 7:15 AM.

It basically gives you a checklist of what to take to the interview with you and other relevant instructions. To be honest I didn't think the offices were even open that early but when I looked it up I guess their hours are from 6AM - 7 PM

[Rangers99]

Today I received the I-797C NOA in the mail for the I-485 Interview in Los Angeles for June 7th at 7:15 AM.

It basically gives you a checklist of what to take to the interview with you and other relevant instructions. To be honest I didn't think the offices were even open that early but when I looked it up I guess their hours are from 6AM - 7 PM

It seems like what the are doing is waiting until the interview is actually ready to be scheduled before they issue the combo card. A lot of people are getting their combo card and immediately getting an interview date. Maybe that is why there is so much variance in the time frame as it depends on how busy your field office is.

[S_R_E]

It seems like what the are doing is waiting until the interview is actually ready to be scheduled before they issue the combo card. A lot of people are getting their combo card and immediately getting an interview date. Maybe that is why there is so much variance in the time frame as it depends on how busy your field office is.

I really don't think that is the case. I think that most people getting the EAD are still waiting for interview dates. I don't really know what the determination is for your interview date as the current processing dates for I-485 in Los Angeles (where I am) is showing as being 8/7/2016 which puts mine around 5 months ahead of schedule.

I think there are a lot of factors involved in the process that we obviously don't understand and that has an impact on the processing times. I know it is an often frustrating and anxiety inducing process‚ but really all you can do is just be patient and hope for the best. We did our best to carefully prepare and review our package before sending it. Thankfully we received no RFE's. Each of our forms was placed into it's own envelope and on the outside of each envelope we wrote the form details (I-485 etc...) and wrote down a list indicating everything in that was included in the envelope. Maybe this helped‚*maybe there are factors in our case that caused the EAD approval to be longer than that for some but the interview scheduling to be easier? Thinking about it can drive you nuts as there is really nothing you can do but wait.

[shroy124]

Did Expedite request for my I-765. I went to USCIS last thursday and the lady told me to submita request by mail to NBC. Make sure to include all the evidences that can prove that you need work permit as soon as possible and I did it. Let's see Hoping for the best.

[S_R_E]

Did Expedite request for my I-765. I went to USCIS last thursday and the lady told me to submita request by mail to NBC. Make sure to include all the evidences that can prove that you need work permit as soon as possible and I did it. Let's see Hoping for the best.

When you say you went to the USCIS do you mean you had made an INFOPASS appointment and went to that?

[shroy124]

When you say you went to the USCIS do you mean you had made an INFOPASS appointment and went to that?

Yes Infopass appointment. I waited 2 weeks for that If i knew it before, i could have request for expedite that early.

[S_R_E]

Received mailed NOA for approval of EAD

The postman just delivered the mail and there was the mailed NOA for the approval of the EAD valid from 5/03/2017 to 5/02/2018.

Hopefully all you January filers still waiting start to get news soon. Hang in there‚ I know it's stressful

[D.Kristina]

The postman just delivered the mail and there was the mailed NOA for the approval of the EAD valid from 5/03/2017 to 5/02/2018.

Hopefully all you January filers still waiting start to get news soon. Hang in there‚ I know it's stressful

I'm waiting for that too. What does it mean valid from 05/03/2017? Like the card is valid since then?

[CPNC]

The postman just delivered the mail and there was the mailed NOA for the approval of the EAD valid from 5/03/2017 to 5/02/2018.

Hopefully all you January filers still waiting start to get news soon. Hang in there‚ I know it's stressful

I have just now received 6 test msg & 8 e-mails regarding to I-131 & I-765 has approved, Case Status: Post Decision Activity. Wondering if you have received the actual Combo card yet. Or how long it might take? Read pal's posts, found most likely 1-2 weeks will arrive in the mail. Congrats to your interview by the way, that is super fast! Best luck to you!!

[S_R_E]

I'm waiting for that too. What does it mean valid from 05/03/2017? Like the card is valid since then?

I'm assuming that is the validity of the EAD. Basically it's good for one year from date of approval. Which in my case would be 05/03/2017.

I believe this NOA along with other pieces of information can be used to obtain a state ID / drivers license.

This is from the CA DMV website

Acceptable Documents


U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Issued Documents:


Notice of Action (I-797 Approved Petition) indicating 1 of the following:
Approved extension of stay/change in status granting temporary or permanent residency
A card will be mailed to you by USCIS

[D.Kristina]

I'm assuming that is the validity of the EAD. Basically it's good for one year from date of approval. Which in my case would be 05/03/2017.

I believe this NOA along with other pieces of information can be used to obtain a state ID / drivers license.

This is from the CA DMV website

Acceptable Documents


U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Issued Documents:


Notice of Action (I-797 Approved Petition) indicating 1 of the following:
Approved extension of stay/change in status granting temporary or permanent residency
A card will be mailed to you by USCIS

So, you think that technically you could start looking for a job with just the sheet of paper? My approval date is the same as yours. I am just wondering because I already got job offers. Oh, and btw, I know it depends on a state but I got my state ID without the card.