Late May - June AOS fillers, unite!

[beskuri 3]

Did u expedite your case? Just curious as to why your process is going by so fast

I requested for my EAD to be expedited as I have a pending job offer, but I sure wasn't expecting an interview for next month! I waited longer than I should have to file my application (been married almost 3 years now, but I was on F1 visa), but with that said, I was able to provide sufficient evidence of bonafide marriage. And it probably helped that I have a very unique name so perhaps it was easier to clear my name or something? Not entirely sure how the process goes, I'm just grateful that it has been a smooth journey so far. I hope the same for you all!

[Newbie608 103]

Ok. All the best to you....

[Angeltots 9]

I requested for my EAD to be expedited as I have a pending job offer, but I sure wasn't expecting an interview for next month! I waited longer than I should have to file my application (been married almost 3 years now, but I was on F1 visa), but with that said, I was able to provide sufficient evidence of bonafide marriage. And it probably helped that I have a very unique name so perhaps it was easier to clear my name or something? Not entirely sure how the process goes, I'm just grateful that it has been a smooth journey so far. I hope the same for you all!

Is it more expensive to have it expedited? Seriously, I'm totally jealous right now!!

It's ok to file for and/or pay for an expedited process but those who do so should disclose it so they don't give the rest false hope.

You have a way of saying things that doesn't come out too friendly... Just sayin'.

[Angeltots 9]

Amazing how quicly beskuri got their EAD. How!?

Hopefully the late may filers will start seeing their EADs soon.

I really hope so too, IPv6Freely. Hehe!

[Angeltots 9]

Oh and I wanted to share with you all the most amazing news I received today! Interview date is set for August 8th. Looks like my husband and I will be spending our 3rd year anniversary with the immigration officer!

Weee congratulations! By the way, can you give me a date of when you mailed your application? The first column on the chart is submission but I have your date of receiving NOA1. It might put you up higher in the list and help others (ME!) not feel so ansty about our own process. ..if only you're ok with it of course. xD Thanks!

Why didn't I think of expediting my EAD... then I didn't have to quit my job.. :bonk: :bonk:

[IPv6Freely 64]

I requested for my EAD to be expedited as I have a pending job offer, but I sure wasn't expecting an interview for next month! I waited longer than I should have to file my application (been married almost 3 years now, but I was on F1 visa), but with that said, I was able to provide sufficient evidence of bonafide marriage. And it probably helped that I have a very unique name so perhaps it was easier to clear my name or something? Not entirely sure how the process goes, I'm just grateful that it has been a smooth journey so far. I hope the same for you all!

Whats the process for an expedited EAD? Can that be done after the AOS has already been sent in? I have a job offer waiting for me as soon as I get my EAD and I'd love to be able to quit my current job

[Old_Dog_Barking 36]

You have a way of saying things that doesn't come out too friendly... Just sayin'.

Sorry for not sugarcoating; I don't believe I have been rude or disrespectful to anybody on these boards.

[Newbie608 103]

I didn't think you were harsh at all. That's why I double check with her so she can make it clear/known to everyone that she actually did expedited her EAD....I for one didn't wanna feel all down and sad knowing that I filed around the same time as her...and is yet to receive an EAD let alone an Interview date....So you did write what I was thinking...:-)

[IPv6Freely 64]

Yep, agreed. Good to mark it as expedited

[beskuri 3]

Ok. All the best to you....

Thank you!

Is it more expensive to have it expedited? Seriously, I'm totally jealous right now!!

You have a way of saying things that doesn't come out too friendly... Just sayin'.

Hi Angeltots! I honestly did not pay any additional fees for it. I just tried and it was granted.

Edited July 12, 2012 by beskuri

[beskuri 3]

Weee congratulations! By the way, can you give me a date of when you mailed your application? The first column on the chart is submission but I have your date of receiving NOA1. It might put you up higher in the list and help others (ME!) not feel so ansty about our own process. ..if only you're ok with it of course. xD Thanks!

Why didn't I think of expediting my EAD... then I didn't have to quit my job.. :bonk: :bonk:

Oh and thank you! I mailed my AOS packet on June 1st (it's actually on my sig). I'm OCD-ish and kept changing it lol. And you can change the order, if that will appease everyone. No worries at all!

[beskuri 3]

Whats the process for an expedited EAD? Can that be done after the AOS has already been sent in? I have a job offer waiting for me as soon as I get my EAD and I'd love to be able to quit my current job

You can definitely try and request for an expedite. I actually got the idea from this forum, and I think I have explained it in another post or thread. What I did was I prepared supporting documents even before I had my biometrics appointment. I got an employment offer stating the urgency to fill position. I faxed in a letter to our local congressman (as suggested here or some say you can even try a senator) stating reason for expedite. I communicated with them regularly, updated them that I was able to secure an earlier biometric appointment, etc. I never actually requested an official expedite from USCIS. I have no personal connections nor paid any additional fees. All I did was persevered and sought all options to speed up the process.

And as I've stated in a previous post, I was shocked to see how fast I was able to secure an interview date. Was the CM rep able to help me with this? I don't know. I actually don't think they have any say for the green card processing, just for EAD, according to what I have read here. I was content on having my EAD because I can work while waiting for my green card. I guess, the stars are aligned for me and perhaps some divine intervention, I was able to secure an interview for next month. I personally think it helped that my application was pretty straightforward: married for 3 years, history of joint assets, testimonials from mutual friends, unique name for easy criminal clearance, OCD-like AOS packet organization (lol), etc.

I truly do not mean to offend anyone, and I'm sorry if I had. This forum has helped me prepare extensively for my application and I hope to return the favor by sharing my experience to others.

[IPv6Freely 64]

Right on, well congrats! In my case, I'm stuck on a project until end of august anyway, so there's no point in expediting an EAD since I can't change jobs until then anyway, regardless of how much I'd like to.

[Old_Dog_Barking 36]

...I truly do not mean to offend anyone, and I'm sorry if I had. This forum has helped me prepare extensively for my application and I hope to return the favor by sharing my experience to others.

You did not offend at all and you did not do anything wrong. The AOS process is nerve wracking and people keep worrying whenever there's a perceived delay in their case and I would not like them to think that an expedited process is the norm; that only leads to disappointment. Good luck.

[slidingdoors 3]

You can definitely try and request for an expedite. I actually got the idea from this forum, and I think I have explained it in another post or thread. What I did was I prepared supporting documents even before I had my biometrics appointment. I got an employment offer stating the urgency to fill position. I faxed in a letter to our local congressman (as suggested here or some say you can even try a senator) stating reason for expedite. I communicated with them regularly, updated them that I was able to secure an earlier biometric appointment, etc. I never actually requested an official expedite from USCIS. I have no personal connections nor paid any additional fees. All I did was persevered and sought all options to speed up the process.

And as I've stated in a previous post, I was shocked to see how fast I was able to secure an interview date. Was the CM rep able to help me with this? I don't know. I actually don't think they have any say for the green card processing, just for EAD, according to what I have read here. I was content on having my EAD because I can work while waiting for my green card. I guess, the stars are aligned for me and perhaps some divine intervention, I was able to secure an interview for next month. I personally think it helped that my application was pretty straightforward: married for 3 years, history of joint assets, testimonials from mutual friends, unique name for easy criminal clearance, OCD-like AOS packet organization (lol), etc.

I truly do not mean to offend anyone, and I'm sorry if I had. This forum has helped me prepare extensively for my application and I hope to return the favor by sharing my experience to others.

Did your job offer have an "Accept by" date on it? If so, how far off was this date? Did you have to submit proof of financial hardship?