If this is your first visit, be sure to
check out the FAQ by clicking the
link above. You may have to register
before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages,
select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.
Congrats, everyone! Seems like 7/31 was a big approval day for EADs. Got the card is getting produced alert as well, and just received a ?we mailed your card? email. Was anyone else anxiously waiting for their EAD because their current permit was expiring soon? Mine came down to the wire ?1 week left on the old one!
New question: For those with a pending I-130, is your status also ?we received your case? since the beginning? The I-485 has had movement, but not I-130.
There should be a USPS tracking number. Make sure to follow closely and stalk your mail carrier.
This made my day better too. I have been feeling anxious all week and was frustrated to see the inquiry dates jump back today. Thank you! And congratulations to you. We're PD 3/22, so fingers crossed we'll be up soon.
Side note - how did you add a footer to your messages?
Originally posted by UScitizenFilingforspouseView Post
You're welcome! I believe that understanding what happens backstage helps get through the grinding wait.
I noticed the same in the data. However, here's probably why it does not line up with the calculation I just did. A tier 2 told me they do try to work on cases that are not likely to get an interview soon. In other words, they are probably sorting through jurisdictions. The system may not do it for them which makes it rather a manual process.
Have you looked up receipts on the case tracker app? Look at this receipt MSC1890690002 I-765 Case Closed Benefit Received By Other Means July 10, 2018. This case is probably one of those green card in 90 days cases that went straight to interviews. (I did not spend time corroborating or looking up sister receipts for that I-765 example. I won't. We all have better things to do)/
So if you were to link the I-765 information to the jurisdiction, the data would likely be more reflective of the processing times. In an ideal world, people in jurisdictions that process green cards in 6 months or less should not have the option to submit applications for EAD/AP. Sounds a little radical but it would really lower the workload for all service centers and the NBC.
--------------
NBC filing of marriage based AOS. Local field office is Boston. Timeline:
03/21 - Concurrent Filing I-485, I-130, I-765, I-131
03/31 - Four NOA1's e-notice/text
04/02 - Four NOA1's in the mail
04/25 - Biometrics appointment
05/15 - AOS I-485 status changed to "Case is ready to be scheduled for interview'
07/16 - Requested expedited EAD to hotline
07/18 - Review of request for expedite is complete (no message of further action received yet, in process of going through congressman).
Marriage based AOS. Boston FO.
3/21 - Concurrent Filing I-485, I-130, I-765, I-131
3/29 - Fingerprint Fee accepted
3/31 - Four NOA1's e-notice/text
4/02 - Four NOA1's in the mail
4/25 - Biometrics appt
5/15 - AOS I-485 status changed to "Case is ready to be scheduled for interview'
6/06 - Change of Address Completed
8/20 - Interview was scheduled (9/24)
9/8 - EAD/AP card delivered by mail
9/24 - Interview @ Boston FO - Approved on the spot!
I'm in the same boat, hoping to not come as close to or over the wire. 51 days to go. H1B expiring on 9/22 (just over 6.5 months from PD 3/21). It makes me happy to hear you got your notification; a warm sense of camaraderie with strangers is nice. Congratulations!
Yep - I-130, I-765, I-131 haven't moved from 'Case was received' since the beginning. Only the I-485 has had movement, like you.
Congrats, everyone! Seems like 7/31 was a big approval day for EADs. Got the card is getting produced alert as well, and just received a ?we mailed your card? email. Was anyone else anxiously waiting for their EAD because their current permit was expiring soon? Mine came down to the wire ?1 week left on the old one!
New question: For those with a pending I-130, is your status also ?we received your case? since the beginning? The I-485 has had movement, but not I-130.
--------------------
NBC filing of marriage based AOS. Local field office is Boston. Timeline:
03/21 - Concurrent Filing I-485, I-130, I-765, I-131
03/31 - Four NOA1's e-notice/text
04/02 - Four NOA1's in the mail
04/25 - Biometrics appointment
05/15 - AOS I-485 status changed to "Case is ready to be scheduled for interview'
07/16 - Requested expedited EAD
07/18 - Review of request for expedite is complete
Marriage based AOS. Boston FO.
3/21 - Concurrent Filing I-485, I-130, I-765, I-131
3/29 - Fingerprint Fee accepted
3/31 - Four NOA1's e-notice/text
4/02 - Four NOA1's in the mail
4/25 - Biometrics appt
5/15 - AOS I-485 status changed to "Case is ready to be scheduled for interview'
6/06 - Change of Address Completed
8/20 - Interview was scheduled (9/24)
9/8 - EAD/AP card delivered by mail
9/24 - Interview @ Boston FO - Approved on the spot!
When do U think we should expect our EAD. Mine was approved same day as yours. I also need ssn asap to be added to health insurance. I requested ssn on my 765 form, I wonder if was assigned already???
Any thoughts?
Thx
Originally posted by UScitizenFilingforspouseView Post
There should be a USPS tracking number. Make sure to follow closely and stalk your mail carrier.
I also have an H1B petition expiring on 09/30/2018.
My company was able to extend until December.
My visa and driver's license expire on 09/30/2018.
So, I would need to leave the country to renew my Visa.
Now, If i don't receive my advance parole before that, and I need to go renew my Visa. Do I need to do anything else in order to not have my Green card application considered abandoned?
Does anyone know? Anyone in the same situation?
I'm in the same boat, hoping to not come as close to or over the wire. 51 days to go. H1B expiring on 9/22 (just over 6.5 months from PD 3/21). It makes me happy to hear you got your notification; a warm sense of camaraderie with strangers is nice. Congratulations!
Yep - I-130, I-765, I-131 haven't moved from 'Case was received' since the beginning. Only the I-485 has had movement, like you.
--------------------
NBC filing of marriage based AOS. Local field office is Boston. Timeline:
03/21 - Concurrent Filing I-485, I-130, I-765, I-131
03/31 - Four NOA1's e-notice/text
04/02 - Four NOA1's in the mail
04/25 - Biometrics appointment
05/15 - AOS I-485 status changed to "Case is ready to be scheduled for interview'
07/16 - Requested expedited EAD
07/18 - Review of request for expedite is complete
I just got the notice that my interview has been scheduled via the app and website! Does anyone know the date the interview would likely be on - it seems like it's about a month after the notice date?
- - - Updated - - -
My EAD took a week from approval date to delivery.
When do U think we should expect our EAD. Mine was approved same day as yours. I also need ssn asap to be added to health insurance. I requested ssn on my 765 form, I wonder if was assigned already???
Any thoughts?
Thx
Marriage-based AOS - Concurrent filing using lawyer.
Chicago lockbox. San Jose field office.
03-01-18 - Priority date.
03-13-18 - Four I-797 NOA letters
03-17-18 - Biometrics notice
03-28-18 - I-693 courtesy letter
04-05-18 - Biometrics appointment
04-17-18 - Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview
07-19-18 - EAD/AP approved
07-26-18 - EAD/AP card delivered
08-09-18 - Interview notice received (mail)
09-06-18 - Interview at San Jose office
I just got the notice that my interview has been scheduled via the app and website! Does anyone know the date the interview would likely be on - it seems like it's about a month after the notice date?
- - - Updated - - -
My EAD took a week from approval date to delivery.
Wow thats super fast!
Congrats to you!
I?m still waiting for my Ead/ap.
PD is 3/30 FO is SanFo
B2; AoS; Same-Sex Marriage:USC
FO SanFrancisco
3/30/18 PD
4/20/18 Received 4 letters
5/04/18 Walk In Biometrics
5/14/18 Status update-CaseTracker, "Ready to be scheduled for interview"
9/08/18 New card being produced-CaseTracker
9/11/18 EAD/AP approved-uscis.gov
9/12/18 Received tracking number for EAD/AP card
9/14/18 Received EAD/AP
9/17/18 Received Social Sec card
2/17/19 Traveled abroad
3/04/19 Paroled back in country using EAD/AP
3/11/19 Submitted renewal of EAD/AP
This made my day better too. I have been feeling anxious all week and was frustrated to see the inquiry dates jump back today. Thank you! And congratulations to you. We're PD 3/22, so fingers crossed we'll be up soon.
Side note - how did you add a footer to your messages?
--------------
NBC filing of marriage based AOS. Local field office is Boston. Timeline:
03/21 - Concurrent Filing I-485, I-130, I-765, I-131
03/31 - Four NOA1's e-notice/text
04/02 - Four NOA1's in the mail
04/25 - Biometrics appointment
05/15 - AOS I-485 status changed to "Case is ready to be scheduled for interview'
07/16 - Requested expedited EAD to hotline
07/18 - Review of request for expedite is complete (no message of further action received yet, in process of going through congressman).
Click on settings. Then on the left, you will see My Settings, and right below that Edit my signature. You have 500 characters available.
Congratulations 🎉 Work that money. If you have not received an interview date, then closely monitor the expiration date of the EAD and apply 180 days before it expires. Congratulations 🎉 All the best.
Congratulations 🎉 Work that money. If you have not received an interview date, then closely monitor the expiration date of the EAD and apply 180 days before it expires. Congratulations 🎉 All the best.
Wow congratulations!
I?m still waiting patiently on mine. PD is 3/30
B2; AoS; Same-Sex Marriage:USC
FO SanFrancisco
3/30/18 PD
4/20/18 Received 4 letters
5/04/18 Walk In Biometrics
5/14/18 Status update-CaseTracker, "Ready to be scheduled for interview"
9/08/18 New card being produced-CaseTracker
9/11/18 EAD/AP approved-uscis.gov
9/12/18 Received tracking number for EAD/AP card
9/14/18 Received EAD/AP
9/17/18 Received Social Sec card
2/17/19 Traveled abroad
3/04/19 Paroled back in country using EAD/AP
3/11/19 Submitted renewal of EAD/AP
Gosh, I'm not sure how that situation would work. I think with an underlying valid visa stamp (H1B) you can re-enter the country, and your existing I-485 wouldn't be considered abandoned, but probably your AP application would be in that scenario.
If I don't receive the EAD before my current visa expires, then I will go on an unpaid Leave of Absence. No extension filed for the H1B here.
I also have an H1B petition expiring on 09/30/2018.
My company was able to extend until December.
My visa and driver's license expire on 09/30/2018.
So, I would need to leave the country to renew my Visa.
Now, If i don't receive my advance parole before that, and I need to go renew my Visa. Do I need to do anything else in order to not have my Green card application considered abandoned?
Does anyone know? Anyone in the same situation?
Marriage based AOS. Boston FO.
3/21 - Concurrent Filing I-485, I-130, I-765, I-131
3/29 - Fingerprint Fee accepted
3/31 - Four NOA1's e-notice/text
4/02 - Four NOA1's in the mail
4/25 - Biometrics appt
5/15 - AOS I-485 status changed to "Case is ready to be scheduled for interview'
6/06 - Change of Address Completed
8/20 - Interview was scheduled (9/24)
9/8 - EAD/AP card delivered by mail
9/24 - Interview @ Boston FO - Approved on the spot!
Have a question about SSN. I have my SS card in hand from OPT/F1 which is expired a year ago and it was registered in another state. After getting married I moved to a new state. On my I-765 application, I didn't request for a new SS card thinking that I don't need one. Now the question is when I get my new EAD should I go to social security to make sure everything is aligned with my new "status" and make address change?
Marriage-based AOS - Concurrent filing.
03/27-2018 AOS package sent to Chicago Lockbox.
03/30- confirmation of delivery to USCIS.
04/11- Four Email/Text notifications
04/11- cheques cashed
04/27- Biometrics appointment received.
04/27-Courtesy Letter-I-693
05/02- Biometrics walk-in
08/01- I-765 New Card being produced
08/03- We approved your case; I-765 & I-131
08/08-Combo Card received
Have a question about SSN. I have my SS card in hand from OPT/F1 which is expired a year ago and it was registered in another state. After getting married I moved to a new state. On my I-765 application, I didn't request for a new SS card thinking that I don't need one. Now the question is when I get my new EAD should I go to social security to make sure everything is aligned with my new "status" and make address change?
I would, cant hurt having all your ducks lined up in a row. Have you filed taxes under that SSN? I believe its yours forever.
4-18-18 PD
4-29-18 Finger Print fee was received
9-26-18 I-765 and I-131 Approved
10-02-18 Card Was Delivered To Me By The Post Office (sent to Lawyer) Day 167
10-03-18 Case is Ready to Be Scheduled for An Interview Day 168
10-05-18 your case has been scheduled for a interview. Day 170
11-13-18 Interview
11-13-18 New card being produced
11-15-18 I130 and I485 Approved
11-20-18 Card Mailed
Comment