June 2010 Filers

[jwife 1]

Hey guys,

I did my walk-in biometrics today and figured that I should share this with you. I was scheduled to go in to Elizabeth NJ ASC office. Since I couldnt find any info about walk-ins , i decided to show up there around 9.30 am. The security lady wasnt very nice and told me that they do not accept any walk-ins today. They only do walk-ins on Wednesday. My entire trip was a waste of time. But I refused to go home without getting my biometrics done. So I decided to go to the Manhattan office. The security guard looked at my letter and said that I am scheduled for New Jersey not NY. I just said that jersey didnt accept walk-ins and that they sent me to the manhattan office( a tiny emergency lie). He let me go in and it took me 10 minutes to get my biometrics done. People at the Manhattan office were really nice and I am glad that I am one step closer to my green card.

Congratulations!!! I got it today too! Easy breezy:)

[Junko&Martin 5]

Hey guys!

Thanks all for letting me know about the sig and the walk in. I am still going to try. set on it...but will post if the Van Nuys morning walk-in still stannds.

I am currently on an H1B. When I sent out my AOS, I didn't send in an Applicaton for work-auth because I technically have one. BUT- I am limited to working at my current job because of that. Does anybody know if i can send an additonal application now for work auth anywhere? Can you tell....I am trying to switch jobs without getting sponsored again.

Let me know!

Thanks!

How you like my timeline

Regarding the EAD application, you can apply after already AOS being submitted.

I don't know the detailed information; but when I was doing my application, I came cross the information.

As far as I remember, you just have to fill out the paper and send with the copy of your NOA.

I was on H1b and I was totally burned out with the job so I actually already quit.

I though getting EAD would give me more choices than being on H1b; although I'm sad that there is gonna be a limit on travel until I get AP.

I'm just enjoying the time off now until I get my EAD

[finallyfree 2]

Congrats everyone!

[Dr. A ♥ O 203]

My check still doesn't show it as cashed? Maybe it is delayed posting on the website because of the holiday? Oh well.

[finallyfree 2]

My check still doesn't show it as cashed? Maybe it is delayed posting on the website because of the holiday? Oh well.

Probably your bank's online system is just slow to update.

[the good knight 2]

Hello Everyone, I have been reading all the dates on when your aos papers were filed and when you got a response from the government it seems to me that it takes at least a week to ten days, we sent ours UPS, recieved at Chicago on the 28th, I hate just waiting around for a text and e-mail that may or may not come, especially during the holidays....It took soooo long to get my wife here and now i'm waiting around again, give me a break....Peace and have a great 4th of July...

[~ameriptian~ 54]

We received our hardcopies of the NOA1's in the mail today!! :dance:

[the good knight 2]

We received our hardcopies of the NOA1's in the mail today!! :dance:

congradulations !

[jwife 1]

Regarding the EAD application, you can apply after already AOS being submitted.

I don't know the detailed information; but when I was doing my application, I came cross the information.

As far as I remember, you just have to fill out the paper and send with the copy of your NOA.

I was on H1b and I was totally burned out with the job so I actually already quit.

I though getting EAD would give me more choices than being on H1b; although I'm sad that there is gonna be a limit on travel until I get AP.

I'm just enjoying the time off now until I get my EAD

hEY! Thanks for this post! It's really helpful. It confirms what I heard.

So...I am on the same boat as you. BURNED out. Hate my job. And am THIS close to quitting. But we can't afford for just one income.

How soon does one get their EAD after submitting the paperwork. AND...if you get approved for the Green Card, then that acts as authorization to work anywhere, correct? So- to rephrase- if I work through till I get my green card and DON'T submit the 765- does that mean that when i get the GC, that i will be able to use that as work auth? Or do I HAVE to submit the EAD regardless?

Yeah- Didn't get a lawyer for all this filing. Can you tell?

THanks again!!! Happy FOURTH of JULY!!!!

[Young Love 5]

How soon does one get their EAD after submitting the paperwork. AND...if you get approved for the Green Card, then that acts as authorization to work anywhere, correct? So- to rephrase- if I work through till I get my green card and DON'T submit the 765- does that mean that when i get the GC, that i will be able to use that as work auth? Or do I HAVE to submit the EAD regardless?

Yeah- Didn't get a lawyer for all this filing. Can you tell?

THanks again!!! Happy FOURTH of JULY!!!!

Happy 4th to you too

It takes around 65-80 days to get the physical EAD card by mail after you apply (assuming your case goes fairly smoothly)

Once you get your green card you can work anywhere you please. They usually take your EAD card at the interview when approved, since you won't be needing it anymore. The EAD is usually filed by people from visa categories that weren't allowed to accept employment.

[~ameriptian~ 54]

congradulations !

Thank you!

[SOULEY8946 1]

Hello Everyone, I have been reading all the dates on when your aos papers were filed and when you got a response from the government it seems to me that it takes at least a week to ten days, we sent ours UPS, recieved at Chicago on the 28th, I hate just waiting around for a text and e-mail that may or may not come, especially during the holidays....It took soooo long to get my wife here and now i'm waiting around again, give me a break....Peace and have a great 4th of July...

MY FRIEND TRUST ME, YOU ARE LUCKY, FEW YEAR AGO, IT WAS EVEN LONGER WAIT. RIGHT NOW IT IS FASTER THAN YOU KNOW.

[Junko&Martin 5]

hEY! Thanks for this post! It's really helpful. It confirms what I heard.

So...I am on the same boat as you. BURNED out. Hate my job. And am THIS close to quitting. But we can't afford for just one income.

How soon does one get their EAD after submitting the paperwork. AND...if you get approved for the Green Card, then that acts as authorization to work anywhere, correct? So- to rephrase- if I work through till I get my green card and DON'T submit the 765- does that mean that when i get the GC, that i will be able to use that as work auth? Or do I HAVE to submit the EAD regardless?

Yeah- Didn't get a lawyer for all this filing. Can you tell?

THanks again!!! Happy FOURTH of JULY!!!!

Hope you had a great Forth of July

Regarding the EAD, it usually takes 2-3 months after the submitting of application.

However, if you get Green Card approved, you wouldn't need EAD becuase Green Card will allow you to work anywhere you like.

I know a few people who didnt' apply EAD because the Green Card process is way faster than before

There is a possibility that you get a letter for an interview before EAD approval anyways.

But because it won't cost any, it may be a good idea to apply EAD in case something happens with Green Card application and takes longer... (I really hope it's not going to!)

Hope this answers your question...

[jwife 1]

Hope you had a great Forth of July

Regarding the EAD, it usually takes 2-3 months after the submitting of application.

However, if you get Green Card approved, you wouldn't need EAD becuase Green Card will allow you to work anywhere you like.

I know a few people who didnt' apply EAD because the Green Card process is way faster than before

There is a possibility that you get a letter for an interview before EAD approval anyways.

But because it won't cost any, it may be a good idea to apply EAD in case something happens with Green Card application and takes longer... (I really hope it's not going to!)

Hope this answers your question...

Thank you! This is all really helpful information. I am so tired of my job that I wish getting the EAD would be an overnight gig. Anyway, am going to send in the EAD app today. If it doesn't hurt to send it, and it's free- then why not.

[mvn910 1]

still no biometrics appointment. How much longer should I wait til I call??

Basically, my AOS application date is after you 1 day and I have not received the Biometric letter yet. I am from F1 also so look like we are on the same case. Hopefully there is no problem with our applications and we will get that Biometrics letter soon.

Edited July 6, 2010 by mvn910