August 2019 filers

[Trini0616]

My 485 case status says "we received your response to our Request for Evidence for your Form I-485.....USCIS has begun working on your case again..." since December 17 2019. By what time should I expect an update? Also my EAD was filed on same date- 4th of August, will they process everything together or should I try to expedite my 765?

Expedite if you have a qualifying reason. It seems like they are skipping the EAD and going straight to the interview if you don't expedite.

[sohi429]

My 485 case status says "we received your response to our Request for Evidence for your Form I-485.....USCIS has begun working on your case again..." since December 17 2019. By what time should I expect an update? Also my EAD was filed on same date- 4th of August, will they process everything together or should I try to expedite my 765?

It seems like our cases are a bit similar as I haven't received any update after USCIS received my response to RFIE on December 11. Please keep us updated if you hear anything.

[NYC/She]

any August 2019 AOS filers?

Any idea how long do you have to wait for an interview?
My PD 2013 09/13/13 I-130 approved
11/04/19 I-485/I-765 received date
01/03/20 case is ready to be schedule for an interview
FO - Brooklyn

[mymyselfandi]

Well my current work visa expires at March end... I have an approved I-140 from work and they are moving to file for H1b extension in premium processing.. So unless the extensions comes before 30th or is not approved for some reason, I will be put on an unpaid Leave of Absence.. So not sure if they will expedite my application, maybe I should for a little bit? Or there is no harm in trying?

[sohi429]

Well my current work visa expires at March end... I have an approved I-140 from work and they are moving to file for H1b extension in premium processing.. So unless the extensions comes before 30th or is not approved for some reason, I will be put on an unpaid Leave of Absence.. So not sure if they will expedite my application, maybe I should for a little bit? Or there is no harm in trying?

H1b extension in premium processing takes 15 business days so I think you should be fine. But I agree, it is worth a try to ask them to expedite EAD based on your scenario. Don't tell them about the plan to apply for extension, just tell them that your visa expires March and you will be out of work.

[mymyselfandi]

H1b extension in premium processing takes 15 business days so I think you should be fine. But I agree, it is worth a try to ask them to expedite EAD based on your scenario. Don't tell them about the plan to apply for extension, just tell them that your visa expires March and you will be out of work.

Thanks! I think I'll try your advice. Do you know the exact number to call for expediting?

[sohi429]

Thanks! I think I'll try your advice. Do you know the exact number to call for expediting?

This USCIS link states that you can call at 1-800-375-5283 (the usual support number) and ask them to expedite I-765 application. They will probably verify receipt number and ask the reason for expedite and you can probably tell ‘Severe financial loss due to loss of employment’ and explain your H1B situation.

I have read instances of people getting approved on this basis.

Good luck!

[mymyselfandi]

This USCIS link states that you can call at 1-800-375-5283 (the usual support number) and ask them to expedite I-765 application. They will probably verify receipt number and ask the reason for expedite and you can probably tell ‘Severe financial loss due to loss of employment’ and explain your H1B situation.

I have read instances of people getting approved on this basis.

Good luck!

TYSM! I just called and opened a request. Will have to submit some documents but will wait for notice to come in.

[mymyselfandi]

So I opened an expedite request for my 765 on 21st January 2020. I was asked to send additional evidence for the expedite request which I did on 24th January.
Now the status of my 765 still says "Expedite Request received"...

I had received an email on 22nd I think asking for additional evidence, and I was able to fax the information on 24th.. but I got an update that my 485 's response to RFE has been received (the same update that I received on 17th December).

Either the USCIS status update process/system is messed up or they didn't link the documents I sent to Expedite request...

[mymyselfandi]

Update: Got an email saying my expedite request was approved.

The fax package I sent was in this order
-- notice letter from USCIS
-- cover letter explaining my situation, H1b expiring, house mortgage, brand new baby :P, wife resting post delivery
-- system generated letter for 120 day reminder
-- system generated letter for 90 day reminder

[mymyselfandi]

So i got the email today that my 765 has been approved and also that my 485 is ready to be scheduled for an interview! Finally some progress. I think it was due to the expedite request that i had sent.

[Trini0616]

So i got the email today that my 765 has been approved and also that my 485 is ready to be scheduled for an interview! Finally some progress. I think it was due to the expedite request that i had sent.

Good for you! Congrats!

[mymyselfandi]

Good for you! Congrats!

Thanks! I got an email today that my interview has been scheduled. Waiting for the letter.

[asus1]

So I finally had my interview on 10th Feb. I had to wait about 1 hour and 10 minutes before I was called in. We were interviewed together for about 30 minutes and the officer told us that he would be approving the case.
However it’s been 2 days now and the status hasn’t updated. Not sure what’s going on.

[August32]

Hi All, I just received notice that my interview has been scheduled. I’ll update this comment once I receive the notice.