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Up and Away   10

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It feels like all of the other December filers have received their EAD, AP, and interview dates except me. :( It has been 75 days since we sent in our application. 55+ days since biometrics. But everything is still in "Initial Review" and has not been touched since our checks were cashed.

Has anyone else had similar wait times? I am in NYC so I get that it can be slower than the rest of the country... but I'm starting to get worried. :(

Adjusting from F1 based on Marriage to USC
FedEx AOS package to Chicago Lockbox: Dec. 7, 2011
FedEx confirmation: Dec. 9, 2011
E-notification: Dec. 14, 2011
Checks cashed: Dec. 15, 2011
NOA1's received: Dec. 19, 2011
Biometrics Letter received: Dec. 19, 2011
Biometrics Walk-in: Dec. 27, 2011
EAD in card-production: Feb. 28, 2012
AP approved: Feb. 28, 2012
EAD & AP combo card received: Mar. 8, 2012
Interview date: May 3, 2012
E-notification of I-130 approval: May 8, 2012
Receive Green Card: May 16, 2012

Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence

FedEx I-571 package to Vermont: Apr. 7, 2014

NOA Receipt Date: Apr. 9, 2014

Check cashed: Apr. 11, 2014

NOA Received: Apr. 12, 2014

Biometrics Appt.: May 8, 2014

ROC approval letter received: Oct. 21, 2014

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PinkMelody   1

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http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/353861-ead-card-production-ordered/

Don't worry. On the same page down below, she/he got her EAD after 90+ days and it looks like she/he is in NY as well.

Doing good deeds shall bring happiness

09/05/2005 - Entered US with J-1

04/16/2006 - Met my husband

04/11/2007 - AOS from J-1 to B-2

07/10/2007 - Out of Status

08/26/2011 - Husband became USC through naturalization

10/12/2011 - We got married!

12/03/2011 - Sent AOS package(I-130, I-485, I-765) to Chicago Lockbox

12/05/2011 - Delivery confirmation via USPS

12/16/2011 - Received emails for I-130, I-485

12/22/2011 - Received NOA in mail for I-130, I-485 dated 12/16/2011

12/23/2011 - Received rejected I-765 due to missing signature

12/24/2011 - Received biometrics appointment on 01/09/2012 dated 12/20/2011

12/27/2011 - Reapplied I-765

12/29/2011 - I-765 has been delivered by USPS confirmation

01/04/2012 - Walk-in biometrics done

01/11/2012 - Received NOA in mail for I-765 dated 12/30/2011

02/01/2012 - Received text/email for I-765, Card/Document Production

02/06/2012 - Received EAD card in mail. YAY!

02/07/2012 - Received text/email for interview date, 03/15/2012

02/08/2012 - Received interview letter in mail

03/15/2012 - Interview at San Antonio, approved on spot and got a stamp!

03/23/2012 - Green card in hand! :^D

Ines1987 Contributor

Ines1987   3

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You're not alone... I'm a December filer as well and havent received anything... we're at 70 days now, had a late biometrics appointment though because there was an issue with the notices being send to our physical address instead of our po box...

i feel your pain... im going crazy... i actually have a job offer and it looks like i wont be able to take the job unless something happens in the next few days...

AOS Timeline (from J1)

12/14/2011 - sent AOS papers to Chicago Lockbox
12/16/2011 - AOS papers arrived and signed for
12/20/2011 - received text/email notifications for I-485, I-765, I-131 & I-130
12/21/2011 - touched I-485, I-130, I-131, I-765
01/05/2012 - change of address to PO Box since we seemed to not be getting the letters
01/11/2012 - hard copies of NOA for I-131, I-765 and I-131 (FINALLY)
01/24/2012 - biometrics letter for I-485 and -I765 in mail, appointment 02/02/2012
01/31/2012 - successful walk-in biometrics
03/06/2012 - EAD and AP approved, card production ordered
03/09/2012 - second notification about EAD card production
03/12/2012 - notifications about EAD being mailed and USPS picking it up
03/14/2012 - EAD/AP combo card in hand, email notification about interview appointment
03/19/2012 - Interview letter in hand, appointment for 4/19 in Denver
04/19/2012 - Interview date: APPROVED!!
04/28/2012 - GREEN CARD in hand! :-)

ROC

1/29/2014 - mailed ROC papers to CSC

1/31/2014 - USPS delivery confirmation

2/10/2014 - received biometrics appointment letter for 2/26/14

2/21/2014 - infopass appointment about missing NOA1

2/21/2014 - successful walk-in for biometrics

3/03/2014 - NOA1 letter (finally), dated 1/31/2014

5/15/2014 - online update: card production ordered

5/24/2014 - card in hand

jdh Community Regular

jdh   103

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Canada
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I had read somewhere, I believe on the uscis site, that if you hadn't received notice on your approval to work within 90 days that you could call a phone number and get it immediately.

July 2005 - met my awesome, hot, amazing love in Lousiana.
July 2006 - Married said love and moved to Canada.
June 2011 - Entered US to visit family, decided to stay.
Feb. 2012 - Sent paperwork to Chicago.

May 2012 - Received green card.

Day 0 - Package sent to Chicago Lockbox - 02/27/2012
Day 2 - UPS Tracking Confirmation - 02/29/2012
Day 4 - NOA Emails Received - 03/02/2012
Day 7 - All Checks Cashed - 03/05/2012
Day 11 - Hard Copy NOA's Received - 03/09/2012
Day 11 - Biometrics Appointment Received - 03/09/2012
--------- - Booked for - 04/03/2012 (day 36)
Day 35 - Early Biometricts Walk-in - 04/02/2012
Day 44 - Received Appointment Letter - 04/11/2012
Day 58 - EAD Approval Online - 04/25/2012
Day 63 - EAD in the mail - 04/30/2012
Day 65 - EAD in hand - 05/02/2012
Day 77 - AOS Interview - 05/14/2012
Day 77 - AOS Approved!
Day 84 - Green Card In Hand - 05/21/2012

Harpa Timsah Grand Master

Harpa Timsah   13,258

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I had read somewhere, I believe on the uscis site, that if you hadn't received notice on your approval to work within 90 days that you could call a phone number and get it immediately.

The OP has been waiting 75 days, and the 3 months is an estimate, not a guarantee.

AOS for my husband
8/17/10: INTERVIEW DAY (day 123) APPROVED!!

ROC:
5/23/12: Sent out package
2/06/13: APPROVED!

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jdh   103

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I guess this is what I was recalling...this is copied from the I-765 instructions page.

"If you have not received a decisio within 90 days by USCIS of a properly filed EAD application...you maye request interim work authorization by calling USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 or by appearing in person at your local USCIS field office by making an InfoPass appointment..."

I understand the 90 days is an estimate...my interpretation of their document was if it doesn indeed take longer than that time period you can get a temp authorization to go ahead and get to work.

I understand the OP is only at 75 - just figured I would put it out there if anyone ended up at that 90 day point - I notice Pink Melody mentioned that did occur with at least one situation.

July 2005 - met my awesome, hot, amazing love in Lousiana.
July 2006 - Married said love and moved to Canada.
June 2011 - Entered US to visit family, decided to stay.
Feb. 2012 - Sent paperwork to Chicago.

May 2012 - Received green card.

Day 0 - Package sent to Chicago Lockbox - 02/27/2012
Day 2 - UPS Tracking Confirmation - 02/29/2012
Day 4 - NOA Emails Received - 03/02/2012
Day 7 - All Checks Cashed - 03/05/2012
Day 11 - Hard Copy NOA's Received - 03/09/2012
Day 11 - Biometrics Appointment Received - 03/09/2012
--------- - Booked for - 04/03/2012 (day 36)
Day 35 - Early Biometricts Walk-in - 04/02/2012
Day 44 - Received Appointment Letter - 04/11/2012
Day 58 - EAD Approval Online - 04/25/2012
Day 63 - EAD in the mail - 04/30/2012
Day 65 - EAD in hand - 05/02/2012
Day 77 - AOS Interview - 05/14/2012
Day 77 - AOS Approved!
Day 84 - Green Card In Hand - 05/21/2012

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Up and Away   10

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I guess this is what I was recalling...this is copied from the I-765 instructions page.

"If you have not received a decisio within 90 days by USCIS of a properly filed EAD application...you maye request interim work authorization by calling USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 or by appearing in person at your local USCIS field office by making an InfoPass appointment..."

I understand the 90 days is an estimate...my interpretation of their document was if it doesn indeed take longer than that time period you can get a temp authorization to go ahead and get to work.

I understand the OP is only at 75 - just figured I would put it out there if anyone ended up at that 90 day point - I notice Pink Melody mentioned that did occur with at least one situation.

Thanks jdh, that's helpful to know. I had heard the 90 day thing but didn't realize/remember that it's actually on the I-765 instructions page. I guess I'll just nervously countdown the days and hope I hear something before then!

Adjusting from F1 based on Marriage to USC
FedEx AOS package to Chicago Lockbox: Dec. 7, 2011
FedEx confirmation: Dec. 9, 2011
E-notification: Dec. 14, 2011
Checks cashed: Dec. 15, 2011
NOA1's received: Dec. 19, 2011
Biometrics Letter received: Dec. 19, 2011
Biometrics Walk-in: Dec. 27, 2011
EAD in card-production: Feb. 28, 2012
AP approved: Feb. 28, 2012
EAD & AP combo card received: Mar. 8, 2012
Interview date: May 3, 2012
E-notification of I-130 approval: May 8, 2012
Receive Green Card: May 16, 2012

Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence

FedEx I-571 package to Vermont: Apr. 7, 2014

NOA Receipt Date: Apr. 9, 2014

Check cashed: Apr. 11, 2014

NOA Received: Apr. 12, 2014

Biometrics Appt.: May 8, 2014

ROC approval letter received: Oct. 21, 2014

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Up and Away   10

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You're not alone... I'm a December filer as well and havent received anything... we're at 70 days now, had a late biometrics appointment though because there was an issue with the notices being send to our physical address instead of our po box...

i feel your pain... im going crazy... i actually have a job offer and it looks like i wont be able to take the job unless something happens in the next few days...

Wow, I just saw your timeline --so crazy, i didn't know they start card production for EAD/AP before biometrics. It seems like you'll get yours soon! In the meantime, I will be right here commiserating with you. :)

Adjusting from F1 based on Marriage to USC
FedEx AOS package to Chicago Lockbox: Dec. 7, 2011
FedEx confirmation: Dec. 9, 2011
E-notification: Dec. 14, 2011
Checks cashed: Dec. 15, 2011
NOA1's received: Dec. 19, 2011
Biometrics Letter received: Dec. 19, 2011
Biometrics Walk-in: Dec. 27, 2011
EAD in card-production: Feb. 28, 2012
AP approved: Feb. 28, 2012
EAD & AP combo card received: Mar. 8, 2012
Interview date: May 3, 2012
E-notification of I-130 approval: May 8, 2012
Receive Green Card: May 16, 2012

Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence

FedEx I-571 package to Vermont: Apr. 7, 2014

NOA Receipt Date: Apr. 9, 2014

Check cashed: Apr. 11, 2014

NOA Received: Apr. 12, 2014

Biometrics Appt.: May 8, 2014

ROC approval letter received: Oct. 21, 2014

Harpa Timsah Grand Master

Harpa Timsah   13,258

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There is no longer an interim EAD. After 90 days you can make a service request asking them to adjudicate the petition. OP - I am sure you'll get approval very soon.

AOS for my husband
8/17/10: INTERVIEW DAY (day 123) APPROVED!!

ROC:
5/23/12: Sent out package
2/06/13: APPROVED!

Ines1987 Contributor

Ines1987   3

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Germany
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Wow, I just saw your timeline --so crazy, i didn't know they start card production for EAD/AP before biometrics. It seems like you'll get yours soon! In the meantime, I will be right here commiserating with you. :)

Well, I got super excited after it changed to "card production" but a few days later it changed back to "inital review"... so i don't really know whats going on...

AOS Timeline (from J1)

12/14/2011 - sent AOS papers to Chicago Lockbox
12/16/2011 - AOS papers arrived and signed for
12/20/2011 - received text/email notifications for I-485, I-765, I-131 & I-130
12/21/2011 - touched I-485, I-130, I-131, I-765
01/05/2012 - change of address to PO Box since we seemed to not be getting the letters
01/11/2012 - hard copies of NOA for I-131, I-765 and I-131 (FINALLY)
01/24/2012 - biometrics letter for I-485 and -I765 in mail, appointment 02/02/2012
01/31/2012 - successful walk-in biometrics
03/06/2012 - EAD and AP approved, card production ordered
03/09/2012 - second notification about EAD card production
03/12/2012 - notifications about EAD being mailed and USPS picking it up
03/14/2012 - EAD/AP combo card in hand, email notification about interview appointment
03/19/2012 - Interview letter in hand, appointment for 4/19 in Denver
04/19/2012 - Interview date: APPROVED!!
04/28/2012 - GREEN CARD in hand! :-)

ROC

1/29/2014 - mailed ROC papers to CSC

1/31/2014 - USPS delivery confirmation

2/10/2014 - received biometrics appointment letter for 2/26/14

2/21/2014 - infopass appointment about missing NOA1

2/21/2014 - successful walk-in for biometrics

3/03/2014 - NOA1 letter (finally), dated 1/31/2014

5/15/2014 - online update: card production ordered

5/24/2014 - card in hand

saywhat Contributor

saywhat   5

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It feels like all of the other December filers have received their EAD, AP, and interview dates except me. :( It has been 75 days since we sent in our application. 55+ days since biometrics. But everything is still in "Initial Review" and has not been touched since our checks were cashed.

Has anyone else had similar wait times? I am in NYC so I get that it can be slower than the rest of the country... but I'm starting to get worried. :(

Mine took a little over 100 days to be approved. NYC is backed up...

Employment based case:

Pending since 08/2006 ~ WITHDRAWN on 12/01/11, forwarded to local office on 01/10/12

Family based case:

05/31/11 ~ I-130 & I-485 & I-765 & I-131 Packet received by NBC

06/09/11 ~ NOA received from NBC

06/17/11 ~ Biometrics letter received for appt date 7/11 (ASC: Woodside, NY)

06/20/11 ~ Walk-in biometrics done

09/13/11 ~ EAD & AP Approved

11/09/11 ~ Interview

12/28/11 ~ I-130 approved

01/26/12 ~ I-485 service request opened

01/30/12 ~ Contacted senator

02/07/12 ~ I-485 approval email

02/10/12 ~ CPO email

02/11/12 ~ Welcome notice received

02/13/12 ~ Card mailed

02/16/12 ~ Card received!

Up and Away Explorer

Up and Away   10

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Canada
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Mine took a little over 100 days to be approved. NYC is backed up...

Wow, I just looked at your timeline --you had to contact a senator, yikes! Congratulations for getting your GC!

Adjusting from F1 based on Marriage to USC
FedEx AOS package to Chicago Lockbox: Dec. 7, 2011
FedEx confirmation: Dec. 9, 2011
E-notification: Dec. 14, 2011
Checks cashed: Dec. 15, 2011
NOA1's received: Dec. 19, 2011
Biometrics Letter received: Dec. 19, 2011
Biometrics Walk-in: Dec. 27, 2011
EAD in card-production: Feb. 28, 2012
AP approved: Feb. 28, 2012
EAD & AP combo card received: Mar. 8, 2012
Interview date: May 3, 2012
E-notification of I-130 approval: May 8, 2012
Receive Green Card: May 16, 2012

Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence

FedEx I-571 package to Vermont: Apr. 7, 2014

NOA Receipt Date: Apr. 9, 2014

Check cashed: Apr. 11, 2014

NOA Received: Apr. 12, 2014

Biometrics Appt.: May 8, 2014

ROC approval letter received: Oct. 21, 2014

Up and Away Explorer

Up and Away   10

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I just got emails about my EAD and AP! EAD is in card production and AP is in "post decision activity." Woohoo! Tremendous relief! :dance:

Adjusting from F1 based on Marriage to USC
FedEx AOS package to Chicago Lockbox: Dec. 7, 2011
FedEx confirmation: Dec. 9, 2011
E-notification: Dec. 14, 2011
Checks cashed: Dec. 15, 2011
NOA1's received: Dec. 19, 2011
Biometrics Letter received: Dec. 19, 2011
Biometrics Walk-in: Dec. 27, 2011
EAD in card-production: Feb. 28, 2012
AP approved: Feb. 28, 2012
EAD & AP combo card received: Mar. 8, 2012
Interview date: May 3, 2012
E-notification of I-130 approval: May 8, 2012
Receive Green Card: May 16, 2012

Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence

FedEx I-571 package to Vermont: Apr. 7, 2014

NOA Receipt Date: Apr. 9, 2014

Check cashed: Apr. 11, 2014

NOA Received: Apr. 12, 2014

Biometrics Appt.: May 8, 2014

ROC approval letter received: Oct. 21, 2014

saywhat Contributor

saywhat   5

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Turkey
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Congrats! Now keep your eye out for the interview notice

Employment based case:

Pending since 08/2006 ~ WITHDRAWN on 12/01/11, forwarded to local office on 01/10/12

Family based case:

05/31/11 ~ I-130 & I-485 & I-765 & I-131 Packet received by NBC

06/09/11 ~ NOA received from NBC

06/17/11 ~ Biometrics letter received for appt date 7/11 (ASC: Woodside, NY)

06/20/11 ~ Walk-in biometrics done

09/13/11 ~ EAD & AP Approved

11/09/11 ~ Interview

12/28/11 ~ I-130 approved

01/26/12 ~ I-485 service request opened

01/30/12 ~ Contacted senator

02/07/12 ~ I-485 approval email

02/10/12 ~ CPO email

02/11/12 ~ Welcome notice received

02/13/12 ~ Card mailed

02/16/12 ~ Card received!

 
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