October 2020 I1485 filers may join

[hr2021]

Hi,
My family received notice for biometrics appointment on 16th March, however I have not received it. I waited all these days thinking I might get it. Can I travel with my family? I tried asking Emma, it said nothing scheduled for me. My EAD is expiring in April 9th and I feel like I might lose my job. Is anyone else in the same situation like me and what did you do? Thanks!

Same happened in my case. my family received first. I received after a week. I am assuming that after contacting Emma only I got mine with a different date. Good luck

[TheWaitingIsDaHardestPart]

Even though we continue to be on H1B, we need to make sure that the EAD is renewed promptly before it's expiration, right?
Or can we still get our GC when the FAD becomes current even with an expired EAD?

If your EAD expires you can't work legally in the US. I will start my renewal process about five or even six months before the expiration date.



EB3 AOS

1/17/2020 - LCA Submitted
5/20/2020 - LCA Approved
7/24/2020 - I-140 / I-907 Sent
7/27/2020 - I-140 / I-907 Delivered / Receipt Notice Issued
8/12/2020 - I-140 / I-907 Approved
10/27/2020 - I-485 / I-944 / I-131 / I-765 Package Sent
10/28/2020 - I-485 / I-944 / I-131 / I-765 Package Received @ Dallas Lockbox
12/15/2020 - I-485 / I-131 / I-765 Notice Dates
12/26/2020 - I-485 / I-131 / I-765 NoA Hard Copies Received
03/12/2021 - Biometrics Appointment NoA Received
03/30/2021 - Date scheduled for biometrics to be taken @ Boston ASC

[Abhiconfused]

Hi All, Any Oct 2020 filers of I-485 whose USCIS service center is National Benefits Center ? and whose Field Office is Newark. NJ ? Any feedback how long is it taking to get interview notice after the biometrics is done ?

Did you get you Biometric appointment ?

Please share your timelines.

[aggaayush]

I-131 has reached 12th October 2020 as per USCIS processing time. if everyday date goes up by 1 day. hoping to receive something by end of March.

I can only see Oct 21, 2018. Or am I checking the wrong place.

[aggaayush]

Oct 27th filed. Received biometric 3/12/21 with appointment date on 3/31/21. How long it takes to receive EAD/AP after biometric. Good luck everyone.

Hey, my filing date is Oct 26, but havent recd anything. Does it matter as to where you file from? I did from CA.

[jhawarster]

Hey, my filing date is Oct 26, but havent recd anything. Does it matter as to where you file from? I did from CA.

me too, from CA and haven't received anything

[eb1cguy]

Even though we continue to be on H1B, we need to make sure that the EAD is renewed promptly before it's expiration, right?
Or can we still get our GC when the FAD becomes current even with an expired EAD?

GC can be obtained with an expired EAD/no EAD as well. The benefit with GC EAD is that you can continue working even after the EAD expiration as far as EAD is filed timely before expiration, unlike other EADs.

[caslipknotsingh]

GC can be obtained with an expired EAD/no EAD as well. The benefit with GC EAD is that you can continue working even after the EAD expiration as far as EAD is filed timely before expiration, unlike other EADs.

That's good to know so everyone here can be relaxed that there will never be a situation where we go out of work provided we file renewal in time. Having said that its best to maintain the non immigrant visa anyways.

I am not even sure what the real advantage of the EAD is for the primary applicant because changing jobs is not straight forward. I have heard we can take a second job. lol

[randUser9]

I am not even sure what the real advantage of the EAD is for the primary applicant because changing jobs is not straight forward. I have heard we can take a second job. lol

For people on L-1 visa, if they lose the job, they can find another job with an EAD in hand. I am not sure about the timelines to find another job for those on an H1b visa.

[eb1cguy]

That's good to know so everyone here can be relaxed that there will never be a situation where we go out of work provided we file renewal in time. Having said that its best to maintain the non immigrant visa anyways.

I am not even sure what the real advantage of the EAD is for the primary applicant because changing jobs is not straight forward. I have heard we can take a second job. lol

For H1/L1, there is no real need to maintain the non-immigrant visa and one can work off of EAD. The only reason that attorneys give for being on the non-immigrant visa is if the underlying GC gets rejected, so that one can dispute or refile or something; but its also a way for them to mint money coz EAD renewal doesn't require attorney's help and can be done on own. I have friends who had been working on EAD for the past 10 years or so without issues. Is it 100% safe - no; but good enough.

Also switching jobs with EAD is very straight forward where only a I485 J form needs to be filed with underlying conditions met like similar job and title etc.

Again everyone situation is different and you need to weigh in the pro's and cons.

** These are only personal recommendations and I am not a lawyer. Please consult a lawyer for official confirmations.

[SSRS]

Hey, my filing date is Oct 26, but havent recd anything. Does it matter as to where you file from? I did from CA.

My filing date is Oct 28 from CA and I also have not received biometric appointment notice

[NP13]

If anyone has a real experience of job change while going through the GC process, please share. The definition of similar job (AC 21) is subjective. I want to know if I switch job to a new employer with the same job profile / function as the current employer but have a significantly higher salary and a higher title with my new employer - will this go against the AC 21 rule ?

[kp21]

Filed 10/29/20 - i485, i765, i131. NOAs recd 12/24/20. BM completed on 3/5/21. Status reflects fingerprints taken. Awaiting next status update.

[jhawarster]

Yes confirmed again with emma today, no biometric scheduled yet.
Question for forum, does anyone got to know about their Biometric appointment schedule from EMMA before they got the receipt?

[Libra_14]

Yes confirmed again with emma today, no biometric scheduled yet.
Question for forum, does anyone got to know about their Biometric appointment schedule from EMMA before they got the receipt?

I was chatting with Emma once for my biometrics appointment, they mentioned that the appointment is scheduled by local ASC (field office) & not from that guy's office (I assume NBC) & they do not have access to request/schedule appointment from local ASC (field office).

Strangely I got appointment notices in mail after 5 days.