October filiers

[eddi]

Interesting... I am not sure of what is an EAD-OPT. Would love to get more details.

EAD through OPT.Long story short is the application for the the work permit , a right given to international students when they finish undergrad/grad/PHD studies in USA (in my case, i finished my master degree here).

[eddi]

Hello guys, I'm Italian and in 06/August I got married to an American.
Everyday I come here to know if it's just me that's going crazy. In fact I've never felt as anxious, depressed as now.
But today I want to share my anxious waiting experience in this process.

I'm applying from Massachusetts.
Here my timeline:

- Priority Date: October 18 2017
- 10/25/2017 - Received letter of USCIS (National Benefits Center - Missouri) Confirmation for the I-130 I-765 & I-485 applications
- 03/11/2017 - Received I-797C Letter for Biometrics advice notice
- 11/20/2017 - Biometrics captured at USCIS in Providence
After fingerprints I received an (Request for Initial Evidence) dated on 11/15/2017, They asked me for the form I-130A, my lawyer forgot to send (I can't believe yet)

So, after 2 weeks we sent the form, and since then no letter, no updates in USCIS status...nothing!
- Yesterday 01/03/2018 We sent a mail to the Congressman's office.

Today is my 77 day after my PD. I know there are people who are waiting for more time in the process than I am. But It's frustrating.
We can't work, we can't drive, we can't nothing...Sometimes I want to go to the airport come back to Europe and give up the whole process.

Well, good luck guys.

Ciao Evandro,
I feel your frustration and i am in the same boat.
As for the driving license,i am not sure how does it work in your state but you can try to the DMV by showing them your receipt notice.NJ (my state) unfortunately doesn’t accept the receipt notice (i tried to renew it and didn’t work out).But if you have an european driving license you can use it for the firts three months.
Hope this helps.
In bocca al lupo!

[dowg8]

Got EAD Approval

Just got my EAD approval in the mail today. My PD is October 12.

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

Hello guys, I'm Italian and in 06/August I got married to an American.
Everyday I come here to know if it's just me that's going crazy. In fact I've never felt as anxious, depressed as now.
But today I want to share my anxious waiting experience in this process.

I'm applying from Massachusetts.
Here my timeline:

- Priority Date: October 18 2017
- 10/25/2017 - Received letter of USCIS (National Benefits Center - Missouri) Confirmation for the I-130 I-765 & I-485 applications
- 03/11/2017 - Received I-797C Letter for Biometrics advice notice
- 11/20/2017 - Biometrics captured at USCIS in Providence
After fingerprints I received an (Request for Initial Evidence) dated on 11/15/2017, They asked me for the form I-130A, my lawyer forgot to send (I can't believe yet)

So, after 2 weeks we sent the form, and since then no letter, no updates in USCIS status...nothing!
- Yesterday 01/03/2018 We sent a mail to the Congressman's office.

Today is my 77 day after my PD. I know there are people who are waiting for more time in the process than I am. But It's frustrating.
We can't work, we can't drive, we can't nothing...Sometimes I want to go to the airport come back to Europe and give up the whole process.

Well, good luck guys.

This process takes patience. Like someone else mentioned, you can drive with an International driver’s license or your Italian license in the mean time.
Find ways to occupy your time and keep your sanity; especially, because you are looking at getting the 10 year Green Card since you married your wife in August 2006.
Don’t forget that the clock resets when they send you a RFIE or RFE. I may be wrong but that may mean you’re not on day 77 anymore. That’s why it’s so important to avoid them.
Hang in there.

Best of luck!

[miiki]

Case status updated online!

AP - Approved 1/5
EAD - Card was mailed 1/8

Haven't gotten anything by mail yet. I don't think we checked the mail yesterday, so the notice might be in there.

Hopefully, it'll be in the mail very soon!

[waiting&praying]

Case status updated online!

AP - Approved 1/5
EAD - Card was mailed 1/8

Haven't gotten anything by mail yet. I don't think we checked the mail yesterday, so the notice might be in there.

Hopefully, it'll be in the mail very soon!

Congratulations! Thanks for the timeline, which center handled the processing?

[Reeny]

Case status updated!!

Card mailed 1/8/18!!!

Concurrent filing 10/17
Forms received 10/19 (PD)
Checks cashed 10/30
NOA received 11/7, dated 11/3
Biometrics appointment 11/23
Biometrics completed 11/13
Medical done 11/27
Form 131 approved 1/5/18
Case status updated to Card mailed 1/8/18

I'm so thankful, it's so hard to be patient!!

[Evandro]

Card mailed 1/8/18!!!

Concurrent filing 10/17
Forms received 10/19 (PD)
Checks cashed 10/30
NOA received 11/7, dated 11/3
Biometrics appointment 11/23
Biometrics completed 11/13
Medical done 11/27
Form 131 approved 1/5/18
Case status updated to Card mailed 1/8/18

I'm so thankful, it's so hard to be patient!!

Congratulations first of all! Can I ask which center handled the processing?

[waiting&praying]

Just got my EAD approval in the mail today. My PD is October 12.

Congratulations! I know you must be feeling relieved... Did you have any case status updates online that it was approved?

[miiki]

Congratulations first of all! Can I ask which center handled the processing?

You didn't ask me, but mine was at National Benefits Center.

[dowg8]

Congratulations! I know you must be feeling relieved... Did you have any case status updates online that it was approved?

Pretty relieved I must say. It was after 86 days. I did get the he online notices today. So how t was after I got the approval letter.

[Evandro]

EAD approved !

Hey guys,
last night I received an update online about my case. Finally: (Card was mailed on 01/09.) I’m so happy.
My PD is October 15/17.

[RhonaLittle]

Ready to be scheduled for an interview!

Hey guys

As of today my status changed to 'Ready to be scheduled for an interview'.

No news on my EAD. I spoke to a Tier 2 officer on Monday who said my case was currently with an adjudicator.

Any idea why I have my case ready for an interview before my EAD??!

I am on Day 100!

[Reeny]

Congratulations first of all! Can I ask which center handled the processing?

Thank you! I'm not sure which center handled our case. It just said National Benefits Center.

[Reeny]

Does anyone know how long it takes to receive the EAD in the mail. I've read it's sent by priority mail.