February 2021 Filers (AOS - I-485)

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AP was approved yesterday too (I-131)
Not that I can actually travel of course since I don't really understand how that works!!

[tygfet]

Not that I can actually travel of course since I don't really understand how that works!!

You can travel. One of 2 scenarios may happen:

1. H1-B stamp is valid. Make sure that when you re-enter, you provide your current H1-B document and stamp, and not the EAD. If one re-enters using H1-B, their status will remain unchanged.
2. H1-B stamp is not valid/ do not have another visa to enter. If one enters using EAD, one will forego the H1B status. In this case if their I-485 is denied, they lose EAD and AP validity with it. If I-485 is denied while one is traveling internationally, and they do not have H1-B, then they cannot re-enter US since the AP is no longer valid due to AOS denial.

Please don't consider this as legal advice, just a general idea to get you started on the understanding.

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I actually have a valid L1A visa, but since this was awarded while I was in the US, I don’t have the stamp in my passport. That would have required a trip to the UK and COVID restrictions meant that I would never have been able to come back, visa or not. I would need to return to the UK, schedule an appointment at the US embassy, get the visa stamp in my passport etc but then be stuck because UK people were not allowed to travel to the US

as such, I do have a valid visa (and the documents to prove it) just not in my passport.

The L1A was done because we recognized that the EAD wouldn’t be received in time as part of my EB1-C application and I was already employed in the US (under a different visa that was due to expire) So I have my L1A while the AOS (EB1-C category) application is in progress.

[LukasB]

Married to USC - AOS

Package - I-485, I-130, I-765,
01/29/2021 - Package delivered to Chicago lockbox
3/02/2021 - Cheks cashed
3/04/2021 - 3 Noas received in mail
5/06/2021 - email: Address change request successfully submitted
07/26 - Notice Date for biometrics appointment
08/13 - Fingerprints were taken
08/17 - Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview
08/23 - Interview was scheduled
08/28 - Received an interview notice 10/06 - interview
10/01 - we mailed your new card for your Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization,

[LukasB]

Married to USC - AOS

Package - I-485, I-130, I-765,
01/29/2021 - Package delivered to Chicago lockbox
3/02/2021 - Cheks cashed
3/04/2021 - 3 Noas received in mail
5/06/2021 - email: Address change request successfully submitted
07/26 - Notice Date for biometrics appointment
08/13 - Fingerprints were taken
08/17 - Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview
08/23 - Interview was scheduled
08/28 - Received an interview notice 10/06 - interview
10/01 - we mailed your new card for your Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization,

10/02 - EAD card received

[maliksamran]

Hi all,

below is my updated timeline:

2/09/2021: Marriage AOS Documents Diapatched
2/10/2021: Package Received @ Chicago Lockbox
3/09/2021: Checks Cashed / Fingerprint Fee Accepted
3/14/2021: Received Text Messages for I-485/ I-130 / I-131 / I-765
3/21/2021: 4 NOA Receipt in Mail (I-797)
7/10/2021: Notice Date for Biometric Appointment
8/05/2021: Biometric Appointment
8/12/2021: Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview (I-485)
9/30/2021: New Card is being produced (I-765)
10/1/2021: Case is is approved (I-765 - I-131)

[maliksamran]

Married to USC - AOS

Package - I-485, I-130, I-765,
01/29/2021 - Package delivered to Chicago lockbox
3/02/2021 - Cheks cashed
3/04/2021 - 3 Noas received in mail
5/06/2021 - email: Address change request successfully submitted
07/26 - Notice Date for biometrics appointment
08/13 - Fingerprints were taken
08/17 - Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview
08/23 - Interview was scheduled
08/28 - Received an interview notice 10/06 - interview
10/01 - we mailed your new card for your Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization,

10/02 - EAD card received

Lucas did you get your ssn?

[LukasB]

Lucas did you get your ssn?

I came to US on J1 visa so i always had ssn.

[maliksamran]

Lucas did you get your ssn?

I came to US on J1 visa so i always had ssn.

Cool congrats!

[maliksamran]

Hi all,

below is my updated timeline:

2/09/2021: Marriage AOS Documents Diapatched
2/10/2021: Package Received @ Chicago Lockbox
3/09/2021: Checks Cashed / Fingerprint Fee Accepted
3/14/2021: Received Text Messages for I-485/ I-130 / I-131 / I-765
3/21/2021: 4 NOA Receipt in Mail (I-797)
7/10/2021: Notice Date for Biometric Appointment
8/05/2021: Biometric Appointment
8/12/2021: Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview (I-485)
9/30/2021: New Card is being produced (I-765)
10/1/2021: Case is is approved (I-765 - I-131)
10/5/2021: Card was mailed to me

[goblueyeah]

Update:


Marriage-based AOS, (F1 married to USC)

02/22/2021: Package sent via UPS ground to Chicago Lockbox
02/24/2021: Package delivered to Chicago Lockbox - Left at the mailroom, signed by Harper
03/26/2021: Checks cashed by USCIS Chicago
06/30/2021: Received ASC appointment notice, scheduled for 7/16/2021 in Houston
07/20/2021: Case is ready to be scheduled for interview
Requested expedited processing for EAD through Emma and calling in July. Reached out to the state senator Ms. Baldwin (WI) office back in May but no action. Checked in with Ms. Baldwin office near the end of August and the case worker reached out to USCIS right away. The request was approved a day after.
8/30/2021: Expedited request approved
9/02/2021: EAD in Hand
9/29/2021: Interview scheduled for Nov 5th in Milwaukee WI.

[LukasB]

10/02 - EAD card received

10/06 - interview was completed, and your case must be reviewed.

Now i have to wait. Anybody else had to wait after an interview?

[LukasB]

Package - I-485, I-130, I-765,
01/29/2021 - Package delivered to Chicago lockbox
3/02/2021 - Cheks cashed
3/04/2021 - 3 Noas received in mail
5/06/2021 - email: Address change request successfully submitted
07/26 - Notice Date for biometrics appointment
08/13 - Fingerprints were taken
08/17 - Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview
08/23 - Interview was scheduled
08/28 - Received an interview notice 10/06 - interview
10/01 - we mailed your new card for your Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization,
10/02 - EAD card received
10/06 - Interview day. Case status - interview was completed, case is being reviewed
10/07 - I-130 was approved

[outlawstan]

F1 to usc
initial application 23 feb
15 jul bio
casaug case ready to be scheduled for interview
14 oct EAD being mailed
I 130 still on received.

[twisted-pixel]

114 days since my fingerprints were applied....no movement on the I-485. even if they gave me notification of interview to be scheduled would help....but nope...nothing at all