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amherst6   0

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Hi everyone!

I was wondering if there's anybody who can help me with my question here.

Timeline

F1 student since 2004

05/06/11 Got Married to a US citizen

06/09/11 USCIS received my applications for Change of Status, EAD and AP

June/July-ish USCIS received missing documents requested from me

07/13/11 Biometric Appointment done

07/27/11 OPT ended

09/22/11 Interview Notice, scheduled for 10/25

For my knowledge, most people received their EAD and AP before they even got their interview notice. It's been 3.5 months and I still haven't received my EAD and AP. Normal processing time for AP is 3 months.

I had to postpone my business trip because of this. Any idea why this is happening to me?? :( And will get even get my AP soon?

Thanks!

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Enigma11561   336

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Time lines are only general guides. Some AP/EAD take shorter times and some a bit longer. If all your papers are in order you will get yours. Just be a bit more patience.

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Inky Grand Master

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If i'm reading your timeline correctly, your interview is next month. You may not get AP at all and just have to wait for the green card like many others had to.

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Your I-129f was approved in 5 days from your NOA1 date.

Your interview took 67 days from your I-129F NOA1 date.

AOS was approved in 2 months and 8 days without interview.

ROC was approved in 3 months and 2 days without interview.

I am a Citizen of the United States of America. 04/16/13

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amherst6   0

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Thanks for your answers, guys.

It's funny that right after I posted this top, I got an email saying my EAD card is in production. However, still no news of AP. Hopefully soon.

Updated Timeline:

F1 student since 2004

05/06/11 Got Married to a US citizen

06/09/11 USCIS received my applications for Change of Status, EAD and AP

June/July-ish USCIS received missing documents from me

07/13/11 Biometric Appointment done

07/27/11 OPT ended

09/22/11 Interview Notice, scheduled for 10/25

09/23/11 Received notice: EAD card in production

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They are typically isssued on the same card now

Aussie K1 process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/206016-australian-beneficiaries-packet-3-to-interview-date/
AOS, EAD & AP - the Aussie Way (including document list) - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/235331-aos-ead-ap-from-k1-the-aussie-way-doc-list-included/
ROC April 2012 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/358760-i-751-april-2012-filers/ (includes document list)
N-400 April 2013 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/ (includes document list)

N-400 Interview review - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/?p=6381814

N-400 Oath Ceremony review - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/?p=6537699
Aussie Chat page continued - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/331922-new-2011-land-downunder-aussie-aussie-aussie-oi-oi-oi/
Aussie Name Change on Passport Process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/248400-australian-passport-name-change-process/
Travel on maiden name passport with married name GC, tickets in married name - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/183541-land-downunder-aussie-aussie-aussie-oi-oi-oi/page__view__findpost__p__4135806
Shipping Costs from Aus to US - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/293179-shipping-costs-aus-to-usa/

Notes:
- For my "standard" timeline please see timeline to the left
- For timeline with Aussie specifics & more detailed info, please see the "About Me" section of my profile

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amherst6   0

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I received my EAD today, however, IT IS NOT A COMBO CARD!! :crying:

God knows when I'll finally receive my AP.

This is very frustrating!!!

Updated Timeline:

F1 student since 2004

05/06/11 Got Married to a US citizen

06/09/11 USCIS received my applications for Change of Status, EAD and AP

June/July-ish USCIS received missing documents from me

07/13/11 Biometric Appointment done

07/27/11 OPT ended

09/22/11 Notice received: Interview scheduled for 10/25

09/23/11 Notice received: EAD card in production

09/26/11 Notice received: AP approved

10/03/11 EAD card received in mail

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Are you absolutely sure your card does not say "Serves as I-512 Advance Parole? It seems weird it would not be a combo card since according to your timeline, your AP has been approved as well?

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Adjustment of Status from F-1 to Legal Permanent Resident

02/11/2011 Married at Manhattan City Hall

03/03/2011 - Day 0 - AOS -package mailed to Chicago Lockbox

03/04/2011 - Day 1 - AOS -package signed for at USCIS

03/09/2011 - Day 6 - E-mail notification received for all petitions

03/10/2011 - Day 7 - Checks cashed

03/11/2011 - Day 8 - NOA 1 received for all 4 forms

03/21/2011 - Day 18 - Biometrics letter received, biometrics scheduled for 04/14/2011

03/31/2011 - Day 28 - Successful walk-in biometrics done

05/12/2011 - Day 70 - EAD Arrived, issued on 05/02

06/14/2011 - Day 103 - E-mail notice: Interview letter mailed, interview scheduled for July 20th

07/20/2011 - Day 139 - Interview at Federal Plaza USCIS location

07/22/2011 - Day 141 - E-mail approval notice received (Card production)

07/27/2011 - Day 146 - 2nd Card Production Email received

07/28/2011 - Day 147 - Post-Decision Activity Email from USCIS

08/04/2011 - Day 154 - Husband returns home from abroad; Welcome Letter and GC have arrived in the mail

("Resident since" date on the GC is 07/20/2011

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amherst6   0

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Are you absolutely sure your card does not say "Serves as I-512 Advance Parole? It seems weird it would not be a combo card since according to your timeline, your AP has been approved as well?

Yes! 100% sure because they received my application!And my card says "NOT VALID FOR REENTRY TO U.S." :crying:

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Inky Grand Master

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Does anyone know if I can leave without AP in hand even though it has been approved (the email notice says so), and have my husband send it??

Thanks in advance!

No you must have the card.

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Your I-129f was approved in 5 days from your NOA1 date.

Your interview took 67 days from your I-129F NOA1 date.

AOS was approved in 2 months and 8 days without interview.

ROC was approved in 3 months and 2 days without interview.

I am a Citizen of the United States of America. 04/16/13

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Our AP got lost in the mail for a month. You don't want to have your husband mailing it, what if it doesn't arrive in the period you're abroad? Better to make an InfoPass and explain your situation

OUR TIMELINE

I am the USC, husband is adjusting from B2.

ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS

08.06.2010 - Sent off I-485
08.25.2010 - NOA hard copies received (x4), case status available online: 765, 131, 130.
10.15.2010 - RFE received: need 2 additional photos for AP.
10.18.2010 - RFE response sent certified mail
10.21.2010 - Service request placed for biometrics
10.25.2010 - RFE received per USCIS
10.26.2010 - Text/email received - AP approved!
10.28.2010 - Biometrics appointment received, dated 10/22 - set for 11/19 @ 3:00 PM
11.01.2010 - Successful biometrics walk-in @ 9:45 AM; EAD card sent for production text/email @ 2:47 PM! I-485 case status now available online.
11.04.2010 - Text/Email (2nd) - EAD card sent for production
11.08.2010 - Text/Email (3rd) - EAD approved
11.10.2010 - EAD received
12.11.2010 - Interview letter received - 01.13.11
01.13.2011 - Interview - no decision on the spot
01.24.2011 - Approved! Card production ordered!

REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS

11.02.2012 - Mailed I-751 packet to VSC
11.08.2012 - Checks cashed
11.10.2012 - NOA1 received, dated 11.06.2012
11.17.2012 - Biometrics letter received for 12.05.2012
11.23.2012 - Successful early biometrics walk-in

05.03.2013 - Approved! Card production ordered!

CITIZENSHIP

Filing in November 2013

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amherst6   0

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Our AP got lost in the mail for a month. You don't want to have your husband mailing it, what if it doesn't arrive in the period you're abroad? Better to make an InfoPass and explain your situation

Thanks for your reply. Did you get the EAD/AP combo card??

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