AOS Initial Review - how long does it take ?

[bimik 4]

Hi !

I mailed responce to our AOS RFE couple days ago and checked that they already received the requested documents. Today I checked my status online on USCIS website and I see our case is transferred from Acceptance stage to Initial Review. I am wondering when approximately I will receive my work permit as I was referred to several positions at a company here and I am contacted by recruiter for interview. Visajourney timeline prediction is between October 20th and October 28th. Do you think it is still possible given that I had an RFE ?

Also, my case had the information below: Do you know what it means? I

Review

On September 2, 2010, we received this I131 APPLICATION FOR USCIS TRAVEL DOCUMENT, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or contact our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

Thank you

[trillium13 84]

Generally, without RFE, the EAD is received at around 90 days from the date of receipt. Did you have biometrics appointment yet?

You filed for AP, yes? Did you get a receipt notice?

[amykathleen2005 441]

I would say it is more around 60 days actually.

[bimik 4]

I arrived as a K 1, got married and filed AOS application on 24th of August 2010. I received NOA on 2nd September. RFE was mailed to me on 22nd of September and I responded on 29th. Today, which is October 5th, I had my biometrics appointment.

Thank you for the information.

Best,

Bimik

[baron555 934]

I arrived as a K 1, got married and filed AOS application on 24th of August 2010. I received NOA on 2nd September. RFE was mailed to me on 22nd of September and I responded on 29th. Today, which is October 5th, I had my biometrics appointment.

Thank you for the information.

Best,

Bimik

Check out our timeline and the difference in time between biometrics and receipt of the EAD. The biometrics info in on the EAD card. I'd say that timing difference is what you should expect.