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JimVaPhuong   4,863

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Yay! My wife and her kids got their EAD cards yesterday! Very cool looking high-tech cards! :thumbs:

Now we get to give them back to USCIS on Wednesday because that's when the interview is scheduled. :angry:

Why doesn't this forum have a :facepalm: emoticon? :unsure:

12/15/2009 - K1 Visa Interview - APPROVED!

12/29/2009 - Married in Oakland, CA!

08/18/2010 - AOS Interview - APPROVED!

05/01/2013 - Removal of Conditions - APPROVED!

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Congrats!

What sequence of notifications did USCIS send to you regarding EAD

So far we have had card production ordered twice recently and yesterday the USCIS dashboard circle switched from card production to post decision and the related message indicated they had mailed a notice informing us that EAD had been approved.

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ROC Sent: 2012-12-03
Arrived: 2012-12-07
NOA: 2012-12-10
Biometrics: 2013-01-08

Approved: 2013-05-10

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Jim !! you should take many photos of the EAD cards, in and around town these next few days, make up a 'Where's Waldo'-ish montage, maybe even make a youtube video.

I know I know, is ironic, yes? But there's some bitter hilarity thrown in, just for good measure.

I absolutely loathe these many disconnects within USCIS - and this is one of them.

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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Congratulations on the cards! (F)

Adjustment of Status

11/03/10 ------- AoS (I-130/I-485) Package mailed out (Priority Mail)

11/07/10 ------- AoS Package received and singed for

11/10/10 ------- NOA1 received for I-130, I-485 and I-765 (emails)

11/12/10 ------- NOA1 received for I-130, I-485 and I-765 (hard copies)

11/12/10 ------- Touches on I-130, I-485 and I-765

11/19/10 ------- Biometrics appointment letter received

12/06/10 ------- RFE for I-693 (I think the issue is that it was not signed. Called USCIS and will receive a letter in a few days explaining)

12/13/10 ------- Biometrics done

12/16/10 ------- EAD card in production (email)

12/20/10 ------- Received "Letter of Explanation" for RFE (Service Request to expedite my case. Called USCIS and was told to ignore that and just send in response to RFE.)

12/22/10 ------- Touch (Email for Post Decision Activity on EAD saying that a letter of approval has been mailed out)

12/24/10 ------- Received EAD in the mail

12/27/10 ------- Applied for SSN

12/31/10 ------- Received Interview letter

01/03/11 ------- Received SSN card in the mail

01/07/11 ------- Mailed out response to RFE (I-693)

01/15/11 ------- Email confirming USCIS received RFE response

01/31/11 ------- Approved!

Pre-Adjustment of Status:

2006 -------- Met Online

02/07 ------- Visited him in the U.S. for what was suppose to be a few weeks (Came in with birth certificate and health card. Health card expired a few months after)

08/07 ------- Decided to get married because we didn't want to be apart (in the U.S.)

10/10 ------- USCIS Medical Done

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JimVaPhuong   4,863

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Congrats!

What sequence of notifications did USCIS send to you regarding EAD

So far we have had card production ordered twice recently and yesterday the USCIS dashboard circle switched from card production to post decision and the related message indicated they had mailed a notice informing us that EAD had been approved.

I don't pay that much attention to the online status system because it's so notoriously unreliable. I remember it said card production a couple of weeks ago, and then post decision activity a day or two later. It's been at least a week since it switched to post decision activity.

Jim !! you should take many photos of the EAD cards, in and around town these next few days, make up a 'Where's Waldo'-ish montage, maybe even make a youtube video.

I know I know, is ironic, yes? But there's some bitter hilarity thrown in, just for good measure.

I absolutely loathe these many disconnects within USCIS - and this is one of them.

I wish we had time for some fun around town, but we're going to be pretty busy. My wife's family has some descendants from the Nguyen Dynasty emperors of the 19th century, so they have a big get-together every year to celebrate. This year the celebration is at her uncle's house. She and my step-son are over there now helping to prepare food for the big feast tomorrow. It's a whole day of stuffing yourself with Vietnamese food, drinking Heineken, and chatting about stuff. They take up a donation at the end to help pay for the upkeep on the family temple in the village in Vietnam for another year. I was practically required to take my wife to the temple in December before we left Vietnam so that the dead ancestors could "approve" of our marriage. I plan to get completely sauced tomorrow - maybe I'll be more generous. :whistle:

Monday and Tuesday we're going to be spending all of our spare time preparing for the interview.

I guess I should at least try to photocopy the cards. The kids were going "ooh" and "aah" over the holographic image on the card. :P

12/15/2009 - K1 Visa Interview - APPROVED!

12/29/2009 - Married in Oakland, CA!

08/18/2010 - AOS Interview - APPROVED!

05/01/2013 - Removal of Conditions - APPROVED!

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Jim, take the cards to the party - have each person attending (Not yer family) hold up the cards, under their faces, take a photo (or 100 photos)

then show the cards with the food, then by the beer, then then then..

You get the idea.

In a few years, will be something great to laugh about.

(Alternatively, take the kids in on Monday for SSA office, get SSNs )

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

-=-=-=-=-=R E A D ! ! !=-=-=-=-=-

Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

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Jim, take the cards to the party - have each person attending (Not yer family) hold up the cards, under their faces, take a photo (or 100 photos)

then show the cards with the food, then by the beer, then then then..

You get the idea.

In a few years, will be something great to laugh about.

(Alternatively, take the kids in on Monday for SSA office, get SSNs )

My husband received his EAD card just a couple of days before the interview. We took it with us in case it was needed, but our interviewer did not ask for it, so we still have it. Even though it is useless, I like having it as a reminder of another part of the process accomplished. Maybe you won't have to turn in yours. I wouldn't mention that they arrived unless you are asked. Good luck at the interview!

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Congrats and goodluck on ur interview! :thumbs:

K1 Visa
Sept.2009 Sent Petition
Oct.2009 Petition Approved
Nov.2009 Visa Recieved
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AOS
Feb. 2010 Sent AOS
Mar. 2010 Biometrics
May 2010 Interview
Jun 2010 GC Recieved
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Removing of Condition:
Mar.19,2012---------ROC sent
Mar.20,2012---------VSC received signed by D. Renaud
Mar.23,2012---------Check encashed
Mar.24,2012---------NOA1
Apr.19,2012----------Biometrics (Early Bio 4/11/2012)
May 2012 ------------Biometrics redo

Nov.30,2012---------RFE (fingerprint can't read needs to submit police clearance)

May 2013-------------Received Permanent Residence Card


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Congrats!! :)

Like Menina said, they don't always take them at the interview. I still have mine! It's completely useless, but it may make a nice addition to a scrap book one day.

Good luck at your interview!

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Si, man! :thumbs:

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Yay! My wife and her kids got their EAD cards yesterday! Very cool looking high-tech cards! :thumbs:

Now we get to give them back to USCIS on Wednesday because that's when the interview is scheduled. :angry:

Why doesn't this forum have a :facepalm: emoticon? :unsure:

Congratulations!

02/2003 - Met

08/24/09 I-129F; 09/02 NOA1; 10/14 NOA2; 11/24 interview; 11/30 K-1 VISA (92 d); 12/29 POE 12/31/09 Marriage

03/29/-04/06/10 - AOS sent/rcd; 04/13 NOA1; AOS 2 NBC

04/14 $1010 cashed; 04/19 NOA1

04/28 Biom.

06/16 EAD/AP

06/24 Infops; AP mail

06/28 EAD mail; travel 2 BKK; return 07/17

07/20/10 interview, 4d. b4 I-129F anniv. APPROVAL!*

08/02/10 GC

08/09/10 SSN

2012-05-16 Lifting Cond. - I-751 sent

2012-06-27 Biom,

2013-01-10 7 Mo, 2 Wks. & 5 days - 10 Yr. PR Card (no interview)

*2013-04-22 Apply for citizenship (if she desires at that time) 90 days prior to 3yr anniversary of P. Residence

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Yay, congratulations Jim and Mrs. Jim!!

I agree with previous posters. TAKE PICTURES! And lots of 'em! I didn't take any pictures of mine because I look like a drowned rat with no sleep in the picture.... sadly it'll be stuck with me for two years. :rofl:

But I digress. CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN! :thumbs:

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