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That's cool! You got your EAD a long time ago, you're lucky! haha.. well I'm glad we got our interview dates :) My interview is at 1:30pm.. what time is yours?

Good luck in Sacramento. Ours was fine in that office, we got approval in the spot. Just be prepared for parking, I think the mall parking is the best option. We tried to find closer but ended up at mall with me stressing out.. Haha

Good luck in Sacramento. Ours was fine in that office, we got approval in the spot. Just be prepared for parking, I think the mall parking is the best option. We tried to find closer but ended up at mall with me stressing out.. Haha

Oh, and don't take cell phones in building at all.. Leave them at home or in car.. They absolutely will not allow them in!!

~OUR STORY~

4/2012: Met online and began this cRaZY journey

9/2/2011: He proposed and I said YES!!After multiple trips back and forth.....

7/4/2012: He entered USA at LAX on B2 to visit 6 months

8/8/2012: We got married!!8/8/2012: AOS packet sent (Day 0)

8/10/2012: Packet signed for at 11:48a (Day 2)

8/14/2012: We got our txt/email notifications (all 4) (Day 6)

8/16/2012: Checks cashed.. (Day 8)

8/23/2012: Biometrics letter received via "snail mail" today.. September 7th at 12p in Sacramento CA (Day 15)

8/27/2012: Finally received all 4 NOA1 hard copies via US mail (Day 19)

9/7/2012: Biometrics completed!! (Day 30)

9/19/2012: Received txt message for interview!! October 22nd, 2012.. (Day 42)

9/21/2012: And the interview letter comes in snail mail.. October 22nd, 2pm in Sacramento..Time to get the final stuff together.. (Day 44)

10/16/3012: Received txt msg, EAD is approved and card being mailed. Right before interview and not really needed anyhow!! (Day 69)

10/19/2012: After a bunch of repetitive text messages, my husband received his combo card EAD/AP.. Of course four days before our interview!! (Day 72)

10/22/2012: Interview.. APPROVED!! (Day 75) Next journey ROC!!

10/29/2012: Green Card received in US mail... (Day 82) WOO HOO!!

~ROC BEGINS!!~

08/25/2014: Lifting Conditions Packet Mailed to CA service center (Day 0)

08/27/2014: NOA1 Receipt (Day 2)

09/05/2014: Biometrics letter received via "snail mail" Set for September 15th at 10a in Sacramento CA (Day 11)

09/15/2014: Biometric completed... now we wait!! (Day 21)

11/21/2014: Card/Document Production email received!! (Day 88)

12/01/2014: Card arrives in our mailbox.. this chapter is over... (Day 98) Next is citizenship!!

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DandT14
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Uh...what? You said you got the NOA's but then you said you didn't get the email NOAs. Then you said the hard copies are on their way. So what exactly did you get? I'm confused.

akihon
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I agree. it's always gotta be ONE person who screws it up for the rest of us

Newbie608
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Its October. Still within normal processing time. Not time to be worried yet. Just hang in there y'all.

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Good luck in Sacramento. Ours was fine in that office, we got approval in the spot. Just be prepared for parking, I think the mall parking is the best option. We tried to find closer but ended up at mall with me stressing out.. Haha

Oh, and don't take cell phones in building at all.. Leave them at home or in car.. They absolutely will not allow them in!!

Thanks for the tips! I'm gonna make sure we get there early so we can take our time... I dont want to stress over being late! haha

09/07/2012 - Mailed AOS package (I-130,I-485,I-765) via USPS Express Mail.

09/10/2012 - Package delivered by USPS.

09/12/2012 - Email notification received.

09/17/2012 - NOAs for I-130, I-485 and I-765 received in the mail.

09/20/2012 - Biometrics appt scheduled for 10/04/2012.

10/04/2012 – Biometrics completed.

11/02/2012 - Interview scheduled for 12/04/2012.

11/14/2012 - 1st text EAD approved/production.

11/19/2012 - 2nd text EAD approved/production.

11/20/2012 - EAD mailed.

11/24/2012 - EAD received.

12/04/2012 - Interview..approved, thank God! :D

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Thanks for the tips! I'm gonna make sure we get there early so we can take our time... I dont want to stress over being late! haha

Wow...small world...I'm actually not just nervous now but a bit excited as I know some others are also going to be there pretty soon. I am at 2:30pm. :) But I'm on the 3rd, not the 4th. So I'll tell you all about my experience. I hope it won't be painful!!! >.< All the best to you as well! And I guess we're straight shoot for the mall parking. LOL :)

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Maze Nimeboeka sana

I filed on 11th september

The package was Received 13th september

Biometrics I did walk-in 26th september (Actual appointment date was on 18th October)

So far I have not received EAD/AP or interview letter

I dont know why its taking long but I just have to wait

Thanks for checking me out.I will update you If anything comes through

Pole jo, I feel for you. Suspense is always nerve racking, and i am the most impatient guy. As long as you have not been RFE'd, you should be fine. So many confusing stuff happens at the USCIS,but eventually all the dust will settle and we will keep this behind us. Keeping the faith is ok,but i would also suggest infopassing, isije kawa imekaliwa na msee.

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Just got the e-mail notification for EAD production. A tad bit too late though, just lost a job last week. Ho hum, at least there's progress and I'm thankful that there's been no hitches so far!

Filing for AOS (arrived on B1 Visitor Status)

Day 00: 09/19/12 - Mailed Concurrent AOS(I130+ I485+ I765+ 131) application through USPS Express Mail to Chicago

Day 01: 09/20/12 - Delivered and signed for by J Chyaba

Day 08: 09/27/12 - Email and text notification from USCIS for all 4 applications+Checks cashed

Day 12: 10/01/12 - Hard copy notification from USCIS for all 4 applications

Day 15: 10/04/12 - Hard copy notification from USCIS for Biometric Appointment (scheduled on 10/26/12)-Durham, NC

Day 20: 10/09/12 - Walk-In Biometrics done at Durham, NC

Day 22: 10/11/12 - Approached local Congressman for help. Congressman's office confirms that inquiry will be filed today.

Day 35: 10/24/12 - Online update on USCIS web site for interview to be held on November 26

Day 36: 10/26/12 - Received hard copy of notice (dated 10/22/2012) for interview to be held on November 26 at Norfolk, VA

Day 48: 11/07/12 - Email/Online update saying EAD card production has been ordered.

Day 55: 11/14/12 - Second email/Online update saying EAD card production has been ordered.

Day 56: 11/15/12 - Email/Online update saying EAD card has been mailed to my address.

Day 56: 11/15/12 - Email/Online update saying EAD card has been picked up by USPS.

Day 58: 11/17/12 - EAD Card received.

Day 66: 11/26/12 - Interview at Norfolk, VA-Approved

Day 70: 11/30/12 - Hard copy of approval notices for I-130 and I-485(Welcome to America Letter)

Day 73: 12/03/12 - Green Card received

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Just got the e-mail notification for EAD production. A tad bit too late though, just lost a job last week. Ho hum, at least there's progress and I'm thankful that there's been no hitches so far!

Great! I'm a firm believer that God has great plans for all of us and that job probably wasnt in it :) Good luck with the interview!

09/07/2012 - Mailed AOS package (I-130,I-485,I-765) via USPS Express Mail.

09/10/2012 - Package delivered by USPS.

09/12/2012 - Email notification received.

09/17/2012 - NOAs for I-130, I-485 and I-765 received in the mail.

09/20/2012 - Biometrics appt scheduled for 10/04/2012.

10/04/2012 – Biometrics completed.

11/02/2012 - Interview scheduled for 12/04/2012.

11/14/2012 - 1st text EAD approved/production.

11/19/2012 - 2nd text EAD approved/production.

11/20/2012 - EAD mailed.

11/24/2012 - EAD received.

12/04/2012 - Interview..approved, thank God! :D

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Just got the e-mail notification for EAD production. A tad bit too late though, just lost a job last week. Ho hum, at least there's progress and I'm thankful that there's been no hitches so far!

Congrats! Seems like perhaps your call to the local congressman might have helped speed up the process! You filed about 10 days before us and we're sitting around waiting for some sort of correspondence after having completed biometrics. Maybe we should do the same thing as you!

Husband's AOS Journey from VWP Entry

6/22/2012 Boyfriend entered US under VWP

9/15/2012 We got married!

9/21/2012 Stamp on passport expired

9/28/2012 Mailed I-130 & I-485 packets to Chicago Lock box via USPS Priority

10/2/2012 Received Date

10/4/2012 Notice Date

10/9/2012 Received text & email notifications for NOA (4 forms)

10/12/2012 Received hard copies of NOAs (all 4 forms- I-130, I-485, I-131, I-765)

10/15/2012 Received NOA with Biometrics Appointment

10/30/2012 Completed Biometrics (completed on date assigned)

12/11/2012 EAD & AP Approved

12/20/2012 EAD/AP Combo Card Arrived

2/6/2013 Notification for Interview

3/15/2013 Interview- APPROVED!!!! :)

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Congrats! Seems like perhaps your call to the local congressman might have helped speed up the process! You filed about 10 days before us and we're sitting around waiting for some sort of correspondence after having completed biometrics. Maybe we should do the same thing as you!

Well, when the Congressman's office contacted the USCIS for the expedite request-it was denied because they only act if it's really urgent. I did say that I needed the EAD in hand before I'd get a shot at the job but it didn't matter. So, I lost the job. It's OK, I'm just thanking God that there's movement. And looking at your timeline, I think you should be getting your interview letter very soon. Hopefully you're local USCIS office is not swamped! I think I got lucky because it's Norfolk, VA and assuming it won't be as torrid as NY, CA or the rest.

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Filing for AOS (arrived on B1 Visitor Status)

Day 00: 09/19/12 - Mailed Concurrent AOS(I130+ I485+ I765+ 131) application through USPS Express Mail to Chicago

Day 01: 09/20/12 - Delivered and signed for by J Chyaba

Day 08: 09/27/12 - Email and text notification from USCIS for all 4 applications+Checks cashed

Day 12: 10/01/12 - Hard copy notification from USCIS for all 4 applications

Day 15: 10/04/12 - Hard copy notification from USCIS for Biometric Appointment (scheduled on 10/26/12)-Durham, NC

Day 20: 10/09/12 - Walk-In Biometrics done at Durham, NC

Day 22: 10/11/12 - Approached local Congressman for help. Congressman's office confirms that inquiry will be filed today.

Day 35: 10/24/12 - Online update on USCIS web site for interview to be held on November 26

Day 36: 10/26/12 - Received hard copy of notice (dated 10/22/2012) for interview to be held on November 26 at Norfolk, VA

Day 48: 11/07/12 - Email/Online update saying EAD card production has been ordered.

Day 55: 11/14/12 - Second email/Online update saying EAD card production has been ordered.

Day 56: 11/15/12 - Email/Online update saying EAD card has been mailed to my address.

Day 56: 11/15/12 - Email/Online update saying EAD card has been picked up by USPS.

Day 58: 11/17/12 - EAD Card received.

Day 66: 11/26/12 - Interview at Norfolk, VA-Approved

Day 70: 11/30/12 - Hard copy of approval notices for I-130 and I-485(Welcome to America Letter)

Day 73: 12/03/12 - Green Card received

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Just got the e-mail notification for EAD production. A tad bit too late though, just lost a job last week. Ho hum, at least there's progress and I'm thankful that there's been no hitches so far!

I feel you pal. For most AOS filers the late EAD approvals, so close to interviews,has been so trendy. However,it's better late than never especially for those who need it to renew DLs etc. I just received an update mine has been picked up by usps and will arrive on Friday, 10 days to my interview, quite useless for now. For the job loss don't worry many will open up for you, keep the faith and congratulations!!

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Just got the e-mail notification for EAD production. A tad bit too late though, just lost a job last week. Ho hum, at least there's progress and I'm thankful that there's been no hitches so far!

Congrats for the EAD, at least you know that it is progressing well. Many of September filers are still anticipating to hear anything about the EAD. Good luck to us all for the upcoming interview. BTW, anyone scheduled at Baltimore office for interview?

AOS Timeline from H1

- 06/22/2012 - Got married

- 09/13/2012 - Pkg (I-130,485, EAD) Sent to Chicago Lockbox

- 09/14/2012 (Day 1) - Package Delivered, signed for by J. Chyba

- Didn't file G-1145, so no notification :(

- 09/19/2012 (Day 6)- Checks cleared, yay :)

- 09/22/2012 (Day 9)- 3 Hard Copy NoA's arrived in mail

- 09/24/2012 (Day 11)- Biometrics appointment notice arrived for 10/11

- 09/26/2012 (Day 13)- Performed Walk-in Biometrics (2 weeks earlier)

- 09/27/2012 - Received Text notification that RFE has been requested

- 10/01/2012 - RFE Hard Copy Received

- 10/03/2012 - RFE Response Sent to Lee's Summit

- 10/04/2012 - RFE Pkg delivered

- 10/24/2012 - Received text message for I-485 case update, Interview date for 11/29.

- 10/26/2012 - Interview notice came thru mail

- 11/16/2012 - Received Text message that EAD is in production

- 11/21/2012 - Second email that EAD in production

- 11/23/2012 - EAD picked up by USPS

- 11/26/2012 - EAD Delivered :)

- 11/29/2012 - Interview Completed with no result on the spot

- 12/05/2012 - Text Received that I-485 and 130 are both approved

- 12/07/2012 - GC has been ordered

- 12/11/2012 - Welcome letter and I-130 approval came thru mail

- 12/11/2012 - GC has been picked up by the USPS

- 12/13/2012 (Day 91) - GC arrived in the mail.. yaaaaay..Exactly 3 months from filing date

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Congrats for the EAD, at least you know that it is progressing well. Many of September filers are still anticipating to hear anything about the EAD. Good luck to us all for the upcoming interview. BTW, anyone scheduled at Baltimore office for interview?

So I'm not understanding this....what is the base of how fast, or late one gets their EAD? I've got mine in no time....is that just how busy the offices are? Or is there any base? There has to be...it cannot be just by chance that I get it for example in a breeze, and others get it right around their interview, or even after. Anyone knows what lies behind this time phase difference when about to get EAD? Just curious! Thanks!

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So I'm not understanding this....what is the base of how fast, or late one gets their EAD? I've got mine in no time....is that just how busy the offices are? Or is there any base? There has to be...it cannot be just by chance that I get it for example in a breeze, and others get it right around their interview, or even after. Anyone knows what lies behind this time phase difference when about to get EAD? Just curious! Thanks!

"Many factors" Count yourself lucky for the "breeze".

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i just checked the uscis and its says card production (EAD).. i hope it doesnt take too long to arrive.. im ready for my interview!!!! yeyyyy

2012-12-06 GC for two years ROC2014-09-07 Window opens2014-09-15 Sent package I-7512014-09-18 NOA<p>2014-10-14 Biometrics 2015-5-13 Approved

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im still waiting for my EAD... it's been over a month that Ive taken my biometrics and nothing :(

09/07/2012 - Mailed AOS package (I-130,I-485,I-765) via USPS Express Mail.

09/10/2012 - Package delivered by USPS.

09/12/2012 - Email notification received.

09/17/2012 - NOAs for I-130, I-485 and I-765 received in the mail.

09/20/2012 - Biometrics appt scheduled for 10/04/2012.

10/04/2012 – Biometrics completed.

11/02/2012 - Interview scheduled for 12/04/2012.

11/14/2012 - 1st text EAD approved/production.

11/19/2012 - 2nd text EAD approved/production.

11/20/2012 - EAD mailed.

11/24/2012 - EAD received.

12/04/2012 - Interview..approved, thank God! :D

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*rings the "No EAD!" bell*

Really, don't mind me, USCIS--give me the EAD after approving my residency... :whistle:

But yeah, interview is Nov. 26th, and so far there has been no movement whatsoever. We're very glad no RFEs have come our way (I'm paranoid that we might get it any day between now and the 26th). Going to compile copies of our original application packets this weekend and add in some more current evidence. I'm dealing with PhD applications right now too, so our plate is more than full.

  • 08/19/2005 – Entered U.S. as student. F1 visa, D/S.

  • Late, late 2007 – Met M (on a Harry Potter fan chat of all things. Curiously, neither of us are big HP fans.)

2009 – Graduated, awarded post-completion OPT (1 year).

2010 – Began M.A. program.

2011 – Graduated, awarded post-completion OPT (1 year).

06/25/2012 – Marriage.

09/6/2012, Day 0 – AOS filing submitted via Fedex overnight to Chicago lockbox (I-130, I-485, I-765).

09/7/2012, Day 1 – AOS filing delivered, signed for by J. Chyba.

09/11/2012, Day 5 – Received NOA1 for all three forms filed via text message, with hard copy to follow.

09/17/2012, Day 11 – Received NOA1 hard copies for all three forms and received biometrics appointment [10/4/2012].

10/4/2012, Day 28 – Completed biometrics.

10/20/2012, Day 44 – Received text notification of interview appointment [11/26/2012].

10/22/2012, Day 46 – Received hard copy notification of interview appointment [Holtsville field office, 11/26/2012].

11/26/2012, Day 81 – Interview completed. EAD and I-485 card production ordered same day. I-130 no change.

12/03/2012, Day 88 – Received EAD and Permanent Resident Card (green card). Resident since 11/26/12.

11/25/2014, ROC filing submitted via Fedex overnight to Vermont Service Center (I-751 + supporting evidence).

11/26/2014, NOA receipt date.

01/09/2015, Completed biometrics.

08/03/2015, Received RFE, deadline to respond Oct. 29.

10/28/2015, Sent off RFE response via Fedex overnight.

11/13/2015, Received I-551 stamp in Manhattan field office, validity 1 year.

02/04/2016, Received I-797 Notice of Action confirming removal of conditional permanent residence status. Date of decision was 01/28/2016.

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