i need to complain for about 5 minutes

[freecake 0]

Our green card case has been pending for over a year, and we finally got an RFE. RFE was for a new medical that we technically didn't need but instead of fighting it we were good and went and got the medical done and were ready to submit the form until ... my husband loses the paper that HAS to be returned for the RFE. what a nightmare. we try to find it but it is lost dead and gone. we requested a new one two weeks ago. we still dont have it. Green card RFE is being delayed because of that.

On top of that, we applied to renew his EAD in the beginning of Dec. He has a job and he needs either a green card or the work authorization card to keep working at his job. I checked the status on that application today and its still pending.

I have exactly one month to get a green card or a work card so that he can keep his job. I am in a new job and theres a potential lay off that may affect me.

STRESSSS?

end rant.

[Jasman0717 9]

Stress at its finest. I wouldn't wait around on the missing paper, if you can't get the RFE back they will deny the petition. Maybe an info pass would help.

[freecake 0]

I hear you.. I can't figure out how to get an info pass appointment tho because we are within processing time...

[ikarus 1]

I hear you.. I can't figure out how to get an info pass appointment tho because we are within processing time...

get on the info pass website and schedule the appointment?

why couldn't you use any of the options they give you on the page?

[freecake 0]

They ask you for a confirmation number on the infopass site that you have to get from someone over the phone. last time we tried they told us we were within processing time so they couldn't issue one.

[DanielParul 50]

[ikarus 1]

They ask you for a confirmation number on the infopass site that you have to get from someone over the phone. last time we tried they told us we were within processing time so they couldn't issue one.

Maybe call again? When we got our expedited ap, we called twice and both times we were told we needed to do it thru the mail; on our third call, the lady who picked up said we could expedite it thru the phone, so we did!

Also, what selection are you using on the infopass site? If whatever selection is not working, tried another option, such as you need information or other services. I wouldn't give up on the first try and I would try alternative options on the infopass site until you get the appointment. And if the clerk that you get doesn't help much, try another clerk.....they all have different levels of knowledge; one will tell you he has no info, while another one goes the extra mile to try to help you.

[freecake 0]

Yea i hear you, I did actually go on friday and say i needed 'other info' Voila, we have an appointment for March 6. Soooo if the copy of the RFE doesnt arrive by then I can definitely get in there and let them know whats up (and push about needing the EAD sooner because there is an actual job involved.

[freecake 0]

OK soooo! sigh of relief on one count - we got notice that the copy of our RFE paper was mailed out today.

so what do i do about the EAD issue? We filed in time and we just need it renewed by March 19th. Do i bother making an appointment regarding the work authorization since my husband's job is involved? We aren't past processing time so i dont know if i should. i feel like we'll walk into the info pass and they'll laugh us out of the room.

[map1map 3]

I heard some Application centers simply apply a sticker on the EAD to prolong validity, not actually issuing a new one. Worth going for an InfoPass, maybe they can solve it on the spot?

[phoenixwine22 0]

Just wanted to say best of luck

[freecake 0]

Thanks, we are keeping the appointment just in case the EAD is not approved by March 6 (date of meeting, it has to renew by March 19) that way if its still pending we can walk in and ask about that instead.

[freecake 0]

UPDATE:

We had something really good happen:

We had the infopass meeting set for today 3/6 and were all ready to go.

What do you know, his EAD shows up in the mail the day before (we got in from a movie at 10pm and there it was..waiting for us happily)

after of course it hasnt updated status online since Jan

so i cancelled the infopass, we already sent out RFE reply back so waiting on Greencard now

Edited March 6, 2009 by freecake

[Nagishkaw 510]

What an ordeal you've been through! Im glad to hear things are finally getting better.

[rocks 494]

fantastic news!! i'm glad your luck seems to be changing.