EAD AND AP status confusion

[Lillian 11]

Hi everyone,

Four months since the applications, here're what I got in my email inbox:

On July 19th, 2012:

1.

"** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Application Type: I765 , APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION

Your Case Status: Card/ Document Production

On July 19, 2012, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283."

2.

"** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Application Type: I131 , APPLICATION FOR USCIS TRAVEL DOCUMENT

Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity

On July 19, 2012, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I131 APPLICATION FOR USCIS TRAVEL DOCUMENT. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283."

I waited and waited, eagerly picked up the mail every day and saw no notice "mailed to you" as I had heard.

Then today, July 25th, 2012, I checked my email, and got this:

3.

"*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Application Type: I765 , APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION

Your Case Status: Card/ Document Production

On July 24, 2012, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283."

And

4.

"The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: xxxxxxxxxxx

Application Type: I765 , APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION

Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity

On July 25, 2012, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I765 APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283."

Please, can anyone give me some explanation? I'm totally confused and worried.

At the same time, my case status on uscis site jumped from "card production" as on July 19th back to "post decision activity". What on earth does all this mean???

(While my case was transferred to the black hole called CSC, I have no hope to get my green card in any time soon. I'm dying to receive the work permit or the travelling card. We paid an attorney to file the papers for us, and he told us not to apply for a SSN until the right time came and he would advise. (The right time doesn't seem to have come yet). I've been here for 7 months and it feels like imprisonment, no SSN, hence, no bank account, no driving license, no insurance, no job, no money. No life! )

Edited July 26, 2012 by nguyenhokimngan

[sittichai 0]

Hi everyone,

Four months since the applications, here're what I got in my email inbox:

On July 19th, 2012:

1.

"** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Application Type: I765 , APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION

Your Case Status: Card/ Document Production

On July 19, 2012, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283."

2.

"** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Application Type: I131 , APPLICATION FOR USCIS TRAVEL DOCUMENT

Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity

On July 19, 2012, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I131 APPLICATION FOR USCIS TRAVEL DOCUMENT. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283."

I waited and waited, eagerly picked up the mail every day and saw no notice "mailed to you" as I had heard.

Then today, July 25th, 2012, I checked my email, and got this:

3.

"*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Application Type: I765 , APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION

Your Case Status: Card/ Document Production

On July 24, 2012, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283."

And

4.

"The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: xxxxxxxxxxx

Application Type: I765 , APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION

Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity

On July 25, 2012, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I765 APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283."

Please, can anyone give me some explanation? I'm totally confused and worried.

At the same time, my case status on uscis site jumped from "card production" as on July 19th back to "post decision activity". What on earth does all this mean???

(While my case was transferred to the black hole called CSC, I have no hope to get my green card in any time soon. I'm dying to receive the work permit or the travelling card. We paid an attorney to file the papers for us, and he told us not to apply for a SSN until the right time came and he would advise. (The right time doesn't seem to have come yet). I've been here for 7 months and it feels like imprisonment, no SSN, hence, no bank account, no driving license, no insurance, no job, no money. No life! )

Oh no... I surely might end up like this too!

[Lillian 11]

Oh no... I surely might end up like this too!

I'm sorry to hear that Sittichai,

Welcome to my rocky boat! Never before does time crawl so slowly. Actually to me it is traveling backward.

[sittichai 0]

I'm sorry to hear that Sittichai,

Welcome to my rocky boat! Never before does time crawl so slowly. Actually to me it is traveling backward.

yeah sadly..you filed your AOS with EAD and AP, 7months ago?

where is the justice here, common USCIS peeps..hope you are reading these forums!!!

Edited July 26, 2012 by sittichai

[ceadsearc 516]

Your EAD and AP have been approved. Expect them shortly.

If you came on a K-1 you should have applied immediately for a SSN. I'd question your lawyer.

[Lillian 11]

yeah sadly..you filed your AOS with EAD and AP, 7months ago?

where is the justice here, common USCIS peeps..hope you are reading these forums!!!

Yeah, a watched kettle never boils. But with my current situation, there's not much I can do but watching the kettle! I've gone out (other people offered me a ride in their car) like 10 times this year. Mostly to Walmart, which is 3 minutes from home.

What a (non)life!

[Lillian 11]

Your EAD and AP have been approved. Expect them shortly.

If you came on a K-1 you should have applied immediately for a SSN. I'd question your lawyer.

Yes,I hope the EAD and the AP were really approved and will arrive soon.

As for the attorney, that is a cheap one. But it's another (long) story.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

What you experienced is normal. That's how it works.

Edited July 26, 2012 by Harpa Timsah

[loveoneanother 0]

I was not happy when I heard no bank account, I married a u.s citizen and I ve no bank while I am still filling my AOS form, A friend from my country want me to buy a truck for him so he has to send me the money, I gave him my f***in wife bank account so when the money was paid in she withdrawed the money and spent it on drugs. I have no choice, the next day I went to west fargo bank and the open an account for me, beside I have no ssn nor driver's license. So amazing. Can you try west Fargo bank

[Lillian 11]

I was not happy when I heard no bank account, I married a u.s citizen and I ve no bank while I am still filling my AOS form, A friend from my country want me to buy a truck for him so he has to send me the money, I gave him my f***in wife bank account so when the money was paid in she withdrawed the money and spent it on drugs. I have no choice, the next day I went to west fargo bank and the open an account for me, beside I have no ssn nor driver's license. So amazing. Can you try west Fargo bank

I'm sorry to hear your story, Holyman.

I guess I could open an account with West Fargo Bank, if that is what you did, without a SSN. Thing is I've never seen or heard of that name around where I live. Plus, I don't drive a car, nor do I have one. Totally handicapped. My spouse goes to work on weekdays and weekends are for his own hobbies.

At least there's the hope that the EAD and AP are arriving. Can't wait to get back on my feet!

Edited July 27, 2012 by Kimngannguyen

[Thomas and Kristi 17]

The bank told us they couldn't add my husband to our bank account without a SSN, something to do with the federal government and reporting or something. I honestly don't see the big deal. He's not putting money in right now, I am, haha. I just wanted him to be able to use it.

Regarding the lack of an American bank account, we use Paypal to transfer money from his German account to mine, but you'd need someone with a bank account to be able to do that. The fees are pretty good considering I can then transfer it straight to my bank account. You can also get a check or a prepaid card from there.

I'm sending you good vibes for a quick arrival of your EAD!

[ceadsearc 516]

Some banks allow opening an account without an SSN and some don't. Often it varies branch to branch so calling around may help. I was able to add my husband to my Citibank account as long as I was the primary.

[Peter_Pan 661]

I'm sorry to hear your story, Holyman.

I guess I could open an account with West Fargo Bank, if that is what you did, without a SSN. Thing is I've never seen or heard of that name around where I live. Plus, I don't drive a car, nor do I have one. Totally handicapped. My spouse goes to work on weekdays and weekends are for his own hobbies.

At least there's the hope that the EAD and AP are arriving. Can't wait to get back on my feet!

Maybe he meant Wells Fargo.

[Lillian 11]

Maybe he meant Wells Fargo.

At first I thought he meant Wells Fargo too. But a friend of mine works for Wells Fargo and she says you can't open an account with them without a SSN. Plus, if you google West Fargo Bank you'll see they do exist.

Edited July 28, 2012 by Kimngannguyen

[Lillian 11]

Some banks allow opening an account without an SSN and some don't. Often it varies branch to branch so calling around may help. I was able to add my husband to my Citibank account as long as I was the primary.

Things don't work that way for me. My husband wouldn't add me to his account. I'll have to open one of my own and add him to it. (Kinda wish I'd never left my home country.)