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This seems very confusing to me. What is a person supposed to think when they get a stamp that says 'authorized to work'? Aside from that it went through E-Verify and we discussed it with a senior staff member from USCIS. If it wasn't legal, I'm thinking it wouldn't have come back as authorized to work on E-Verify or the senior USCIS agent would have said something. Aside from that, wouldn't CBP be in trouble for issuing misleading documents by now? I'm thinking hundreds of people must use these temp EADs every year. That's like the Dept. of Labor handing out driving licenses and then someone gets pulled over for not having a license from the local Dept. of Motor Vehicles. USCIS is always claiming that E-Verify is the end all for proving someone's right to work. I'm thinking if someone is approved, that's it.

11/10/09 - K1 NOA1 date
4/22/10 - NOA2 mailed
7/21/10 - interview
8/27/10 - arrival in US
9/4/10 - wedding
10/2/10 - sent off AoS pack
12/27/10 - GC interview (approved)
10/09/12 - mailed application I-751
10/11/12 - NOA for I-175

4/23/13 - I-175 approved

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slangofoil
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I just think contacting your congressman should be reserved for when something has gone wrong and you're outside processing times, not just because you're impatient. USCIS posts timelines for a reason

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Mailed our AOS package last night should arrive 10/2/2010 With any luck the early October filers will have something green under the Christmas Tree. Good Luck to all

robertlaird
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EAD approved for wife and daughter today 12/16/2010 recieved a text message advising to check online status. Says "On December 16, 2010, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days

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This seems very confusing to me. What is a person supposed to think when they get a stamp that says 'authorized to work'? Aside from that it went through E-Verify and we discussed it with a senior staff member from USCIS. If it wasn't legal, I'm thinking it wouldn't have come back as authorized to work on E-Verify or the senior USCIS agent would have said something. Aside from that, wouldn't CBP be in trouble for issuing misleading documents by now? I'm thinking hundreds of people must use these temp EADs every year. That's like the Dept. of Labor handing out driving licenses and then someone gets pulled over for not having a license from the local Dept. of Motor Vehicles. USCIS is always claiming that E-Verify is the end all for proving someone's right to work. I'm thinking if someone is approved, that's it.

You might check this thread http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/207584-can-i-work-with-my-ead-stamp-that-is-up-to-may-2010-upon-poe-if-my-k1-visa-will-expire-this-august/

It goes on for ever, I did read the 6 pages not sure it solves it for you but does shed some light on it

Event Date

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Bogota, Colombia

I-129F Sent : 2009-12-07

I-129F NOA1 : 2009-12-10

I-129F NOA2 : 2010-03-05

NVC Received and Forwarded to Consulate : 2010-03-12

Consulate Received :

Packet 3 Received : 2010-03-12 Downloaded OnLine

Packet 3 Sent : 2010-03-15 Emailed Package 3, Confirmation of Email Package 3 2010-03-18

Packet 4 Received : 2010-04-18

Interview Date : 2010-05-24 Approved

Arrive in Seattle, WA: 2010-06-29

Missouri Service Center

I-485 Sent : 2010-09-30

I-485 NOA1 : 2010-10-13

I-765 Sent : 2010-09-30

I-765 NOA1 : 2010-10-13

I-131 Sent : 2010-09-30

I-131 NOA1 : 2010-10-13

BIO Appt Seattle, WA : 2010-11-01 completed took about 2 hours had to verify name change for my wife

I-485 Appt : 2011-01-10

I-765 Approved 2010-12-16 (card production ordered could take 30 days)

I-131 Approved 2010-12-17

I-131 Recd Letter for Travel Auth. 2010-12-23

I-765 Card Received 2010-12-20

I-485 Approved 2011-03-31-2011 Yea

Greencard Received :2011-04-08

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I agree it's very confusing and misleading. And no doubt a lot of JFK entrants do work, through either employer or e-verify mistakes. But having read all about the issue on VJ I wouldn't risk it. My husband didn't do customs in JFK, so it's a non-issue, but if he had, and had gotten the stamp, I wouldn't have let him work on it.

But, since your husband has already done it, and is probably close to getting his EAD anyway, I can't say what decision I'd make in that situation.

I'm the USC petitioner.

Timeline:

10/06/2005 Met in Ireland while I was on a study abroad

03/15/2010 K-1 NOA1

05/27/2010 K-1 NOA2

09/10/2010 K-1 Interview

09/22/2010 POE

10/01/2010 Wedding

10/27/2010 AOS/EAD/AP NOA1s

12/22/2010 EAD/AP Approved

04/05/2011 AOS Approved - no interview

04/09/2011 Green Card received

01/24/2013 ROC NOA1

06/28/2013 ROC Approved - no interview

07/05/2013 10-year Green Card received

08/19/2014 N-400 NOA

12/06/2014 N-400 Interview

01/09/2014 Naturalization ceremony

My husband is now a US Citizen! Our journey is over!

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Since my husband didn't POE at JFK, I don't know what kind of verification they put you through, but I agree. It's very misleading.

I'm pretty sure I read on VJ that you are forgiven if you actually work during the AOS process and don't have an EAD yet. Of course, I can't cite my source at the moment.

Our naturalization timeline
1/12/2015 - Application sent to Phoenix service center by USPS priority mail

1/14/2015 - Package received in Phoenix

1/16/2015 - NOA date (hard copy received 1/22)

1/20/2015 - Check cashed

2/09/2015 - Biometrics

2/11/2015 - In line for interview

3/28/2015 - Hard copy interview notice received

4/29/2015 - Interview at Chicago field office - Approved!!!

5/22/2015 - Oath ceremony - Now a US citizen!!!!!!

Thank you, VisaJourney!!!!!


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Hi !!

Do we get an email notification when we have our biometric appointment scheduled? (Or just a letter in the mail).

I remember a phone number to keep in touch with the Dept. of State during our K1 visa, is there also a number to keep handy should we would like to know what is going on with AOS?

Thanks!

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Hi !!

Do we get an email notification when we have our biometric appointment scheduled? (Or just a letter in the mail).

I remember a phone number to keep in touch with the Dept. of State during our K1 visa, is there also a number to keep handy should we would like to know what is going on with AOS?

Thanks!

We only got a letter in the mail :angry:

Event Date

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Bogota, Colombia

I-129F Sent : 2009-12-07

I-129F NOA1 : 2009-12-10

I-129F NOA2 : 2010-03-05

NVC Received and Forwarded to Consulate : 2010-03-12

Consulate Received :

Packet 3 Received : 2010-03-12 Downloaded OnLine

Packet 3 Sent : 2010-03-15 Emailed Package 3, Confirmation of Email Package 3 2010-03-18

Packet 4 Received : 2010-04-18

Interview Date : 2010-05-24 Approved

Arrive in Seattle, WA: 2010-06-29

Missouri Service Center

I-485 Sent : 2010-09-30

I-485 NOA1 : 2010-10-13

I-765 Sent : 2010-09-30

I-765 NOA1 : 2010-10-13

I-131 Sent : 2010-09-30

I-131 NOA1 : 2010-10-13

BIO Appt Seattle, WA : 2010-11-01 completed took about 2 hours had to verify name change for my wife

I-485 Appt : 2011-01-10

I-765 Approved 2010-12-16 (card production ordered could take 30 days)

I-131 Approved 2010-12-17

I-131 Recd Letter for Travel Auth. 2010-12-23

I-765 Card Received 2010-12-20

I-485 Approved 2011-03-31-2011 Yea

Greencard Received :2011-04-08

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Leenie   15

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Hi !!

Do we get an email notification when we have our biometric appointment scheduled? (Or just a letter in the mail).

I remember a phone number to keep in touch with the Dept. of State during our K1 visa, is there also a number to keep handy should we would like to know what is going on with AOS?

Thanks!

You only get a letter in the mail. I've never heard of anyone getting an email notification - not even a change to your online case status.

I'd guess your letter should be coming through pretty soon, I'd say. It took about a month from our filing date for us to get ours. If you want to call USCIS, there should be a customer service line number on your NOA. I would list it out for you here, but I don't have it on me.

Our naturalization timeline
1/12/2015 - Application sent to Phoenix service center by USPS priority mail

1/14/2015 - Package received in Phoenix

1/16/2015 - NOA date (hard copy received 1/22)

1/20/2015 - Check cashed

2/09/2015 - Biometrics

2/11/2015 - In line for interview

3/28/2015 - Hard copy interview notice received

4/29/2015 - Interview at Chicago field office - Approved!!!

5/22/2015 - Oath ceremony - Now a US citizen!!!!!!

Thank you, VisaJourney!!!!!


"Contrary to what the cynics say, distance is not for the fearful, it is for the bold. It's for those who are willing to spend a lot of time alone in exchange for a little time with the one they love... It's for those knowing a good thing when they see it, even if they don't see it nearly enough..."- Anonymous



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Woot, I have a job! :) I'm wondering if my first step is biometrics appointment. I have my EAD I know biometrics are still going to be required for the GC but I wonder if it comes at the same time in the process. I had a touch on the 29th but still no letter so I guess we wait :dance: lol

Brandi

K-3 Visa Interview Date : 2009-10-19 Approved POE: 2009-10-28 Emerson ND

See time-line or Profile for more info

EAD

2010-06-07: Date Filed

2010-10-16: EAD in hand!

2010-10-23: SSN Received in normal post!!

AoS- Chicago Lock Box

2010-10-18(Day 1): Mailed again :)

2011-03-17(Day 159): Interview - Review file response

2011-03-18(Day 160): Card production email/text for Green Card!

2011-03-21(Day 163): Welcome to USA letter received

2011-03-22(Day 164): Another text for card production! Start printing GC?

2011-03-23(Day 165): Text/email moving into post decision activity! Mail GC?

2011-03-26(Day 168): GC in hand and done for 3-10 years depending on the citizenship decision...Still unsure!

N400 - Dallas Lock box

2017-02-13(Day 1): Finally made the decision to apply for citizenship. Package went in mail

2017-02-16(Day 4): 1st NOA "went background checks are complete interview will be scheduled" no mention of Biometrics

2017-03-03(Day 15) Biometrics letter arrives scheduled for 2017-03-13 Might try a walk in earlier

 

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Hey, we got ours yesterday as well :thumbs: But it's not scheduled until 11/29/10. It's a little while away, and our local office (Naperville, IL) doesn't seem to tolerate walk-ins. We might try going to a Chicago location or just wait for our date. Just happy to have our letter for now, anyway :star:

I got my biometrics appointment letter in the mail on Saturday November 6, no email, no txt msg, just the letter on the mail. It is also scheduled for 11/29/2010...probably they are very busy at the Raleigh office. I trying to figure out if walk-ins are allowed or not at this office...

TIMELINE

10-02-10: Filed AOS and EAD forms

10-03-10: Received by USCIS (DAY 2)

10-12-10: Received Emails and Text Meassages (DAY 10)

10-12-10: Check cashed (DAY 10)

10-15-10: Received NOA I-797C in mail dated Oct 12 (DAY 13)

11-06-10: Biometrics letter in mail (DAY 36)

11-29-10: Biometrics appointment DONE! (DAY 59)

12-01-10: Touched (DAY 61)

12-03-10: Text, email and touched. EAD card production ordered (DAY 63)

12-15-10: Text, email EAD approved ???? weird (DAY 75)

12-22-10: EAD card in the mail (DAY 82)

01-03-11: Interview letter in the mail (Dated Dec 27). (DAY 94)

02-02-11: Interview day (DAY 124)

to be continued...

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We plan to do a walk in soon ourselves

K1 timeline :

1/11/10 - I-129F sent to California Service Center

1/19/10 - NOA1

2/18/10 - moved and changed address on USCIS site

2/19/10 - touched

3/10/10 - touched

3/10/10 - NOA2, hardcopy recieved 3/12

3/16/10 - Left NVC, recieved MNL case #

3/22/10 - USEM recieved

4/19/10 - Passed Medical

4/28/10 - Interview - Approved

4/30/10 - Picked up Visa and completed CFO

5/5/10 - POE - Honolulu, Hawaii

5/6/10 - married in Hawaii

AOS timeline:

7/8/10 - received SSN Card

7/16/10 - reported US marriage for RP records

10/18/10 - AOS delivered in Chicago

10/25/10 - NOA1

11/04/10 - Biometrics Letter Received

11/23/10 - Biometrics Completed

11/24/10 - touched

11/26/10 - touched

02/14/11 - AOS approved at Interview, GC ordered

02/22/11 - GC arrives in mail

ROC Timeline:

12/17/12 - I-751 sent to California Service Center

12/20/12 - NOA1 arrives in mail

1/14/13 - Biometrics appointment

4/11/13 - RC Approved at Interview

4/22/13 - 10 Year Green Card arrived in mail

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Always Thankful for God's blessings on our lives..

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sent out our AOS application last october 28. :)

just got our biometrics appointment letter today! :)

IR-5 Petition Parent (this is going to be a long journey)

02.12.2018 - I130 form sent (via USPS) 

02.21.2018 - I130 form delivered (via USPS) mail shipment delayed delivery

02.23.2018 - NOA1 Date 

02.24.2018 - Text Notification received 

03.05.2018 - NOA1 Received

10.05.2018 - NOA2 Received (NOA date 10.02.2018) -- Petition approved.  Petition sent to NVC in Portsmouth, NH  

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Leenie   15

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Tried a walk-in biometrics today at the Naperville, IL ASC. Not successful :( Poo!

Our naturalization timeline
1/12/2015 - Application sent to Phoenix service center by USPS priority mail

1/14/2015 - Package received in Phoenix

1/16/2015 - NOA date (hard copy received 1/22)

1/20/2015 - Check cashed

2/09/2015 - Biometrics

2/11/2015 - In line for interview

3/28/2015 - Hard copy interview notice received

4/29/2015 - Interview at Chicago field office - Approved!!!

5/22/2015 - Oath ceremony - Now a US citizen!!!!!!

Thank you, VisaJourney!!!!!


"Contrary to what the cynics say, distance is not for the fearful, it is for the bold. It's for those who are willing to spend a lot of time alone in exchange for a little time with the one they love... It's for those knowing a good thing when they see it, even if they don't see it nearly enough..."- Anonymous



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Mont Blanc ...   3

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How is the process looking after the biometrics?

Couple of touches and eventually a rather long wait we should hear something?

Hopefully, no RFE :)

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