NOA1

[danielle46901 0]

I received our NOA1 ( I take it) on 2/19/08. Now I'm starting to question what that really means. I thought it was the first approval in the whole process now I'm starting to realize all that was is the receipt. It doesn't mean an approval at all. There was nothing special in it. I was looking for some kind of RFE (I've been hearing about), but I didn't see anything in there. If there is a problem, does it come seperately? Thanks for all your help...

P.S. What does AP and EAD mean?

[~Chad~ 0]

The NOA1 pretty much just means that they received your case. The NOA2 is the approval.

[KitEEgirl 0]

Hey..

Your NOA1 is just your receipt like you said.. The NOA2 can take some time to get although the process seems to be getting better. They are processing December filers in Vermont now and even one January filer has been approved....

You may receive an RFE later. If you get one, you'll get it when they go to actually review your file. If they need more evidence they'll let you know and then continue on processing your case.

EAD = Employment Authorization Document - something your SO can receive at the Point of Entry when they enter the States on the VISA.

AP = Advanced Parole

I received our NOA1 ( I take it) on 2/19/08. Now I'm starting to question what that really means. I thought it was the first approval in the whole process now I'm starting to realize all that was is the receipt. It doesn't mean an approval at all. There was nothing special in it. I was looking for some kind of RFE (I've been hearing about), but I didn't see anything in there. If there is a problem, does it come seperately? Thanks for all your help...

P.S. What does AP and EAD mean?

[mox 298]

I received our NOA1 ( I take it) on 2/19/08. Now I'm starting to question what that really means. I thought it was the first approval in the whole process now I'm starting to realize all that was is the receipt. It doesn't mean an approval at all. There was nothing special in it. I was looking for some kind of RFE (I've been hearing about), but I didn't see anything in there. If there is a problem, does it come seperately? Thanks for all your help...

P.S. What does AP and EAD mean?

Yes, NOA1 is just a receipt.

AP is Advance Parole, EAD is Employment Authorization Document.

There's a glossary here.

Best of luck to you and congratulations on taking your first step!

[~Chad~ 0]

nevermind

Edited February 22, 2008 by ~Chad~

[danielle46901 0]

nevermind

Thank you all for your help!!!

[Jack and Barbara 0]

AP or Advance Parole allows your fiance(e) to travel to and from the U.S. abroad during the AOS process (before the conditional green card is received). It takes about 3 months to get approved and is sent in with the AOS applicaiton. This is almost necessary unless your fiance(e) doesn't care to visit his/her home and can be used to fulfill religious wedding ceremonies or the equivalent abroad.

The EAD or work authorizaiton may be given at the port of entry (POE), but often isn't. It is another application to let your fiance(e) work in the U.S. before the green card is issued. It takes between 3-4 months based off recent processing times.

There is no extra charged if filed with the AOS, though that is expensive ($1,080) last time I checked.