I485 Ahead of I765 & I131???

[Elora & Rob 15]

Is this normal?

My I-485 Cast status says "TESTING AND INTERVIEW - Your I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS is now ready for interview scheduling. When scheduling is complete, you will receive a notice with a time and place for your interview."

But my I765 & I131 are still at initial review?

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Is this normal?

My I-485 Cast status says "TESTING AND INTERVIEW - Your I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS is now ready for interview scheduling. When scheduling is complete, you will receive a notice with a time and place for your interview."

But my I765 & I131 are still at initial review?

Sometimes that happens. If you interview before the EAD/AP approval, then they will just cancel those because the greencard covers work and travel so you won't need the EAD/AP card.

[Elora & Rob 15]

thanks, how long until the interview do you think?

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

thanks, how long until the interview do you think?

No clue. We didnt interview and I don't keep up with timelines anymore. Depends on your local office and how busy they are.

[Elora & Rob 15]

been given an interview date of March 27th. My EAD/AP is due for approval 2nd week of March? Will they still go ahead with sending me the EAD/AP even with the interview scheduled?

I am due to start work April 1st.

[didopage 337]

Maybe, maybe not. I got my EAD/AP approved a few weeks before my AOS interview (and I would add, after I got my interview notification), but some other people in the same case never got their EAD/AP.

But if you are approved on the spot at your interview, you may ask the officer if he/she can stamp your passport so it will show that you are a permanent resident and so, able to work. After explaining that you find a job and are expected to start a few days later, for sure.

[KellyAndKirby 0]

Hi Elora & Rob,

I'm in the same situation today. I just checked and my I-485 is at the testing and interview stage, whereas the others are at initial review still. This can only be a good thing I think! I hope my interview will be scheduled as soon as yours has been - it would be great to get it all done by the end of March!

Good luck with the interview and hope you're settling into US ok! Our whole immigration timeline seems to be pretty similar from the start!

Kelly

[andrew2912 1]

Hi,

My case is also similar. Yesterday I received an email from USCIS mentioning "i-485 Your Case Status: Testing and Interview" But I have not received anything about EAD. I want to know how long will it take to get my EAD? The email from USCIS is like this:

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

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: MSCxxxxxxxxxxx

Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Your Case Status: Testing and Interview

Your I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS is now ready for interview scheduling. When scheduling is complete, you will receive a notice with a time and place for your interview. If you have not received the notice within 30 days of the date the notice is mailed, please call customer service at for further assistance. Please check our website at for further updates on your case. If you move, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address.

If your case status indicates that you are currently in this step, you have either been scheduled for an interview or are in line to be scheduled for an interview. The amount of time your application will remain in this step will vary by office and is largely determined by the number of cases ahead of yours. The interview notice will have specifics about time, location and anything you will need to bring to your interview. If your application remains pending beyond our normal processing times (as shown below) please contact our national customer service center at .

Please note that not every application/applicant will require an interview. In some instances, an interview is required by regulation and others an interview is requested because USCIS has determined that this is the most efficient means to determine eligibility. For a naturalization application the interview will include your taking the required English and/or Civics tests (unless exempt or waived).

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results

listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current

processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at ..... under Check Processing Times.

*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.

Sincerely,

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Now I got some job offers so I am expecting the work permit as soon as possible. Can anybody please tell me how long do I have to wait? Thanks

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Now I got some job offers so I am expecting the work permit as soon as possible. Can anybody please tell me how long do I have to wait? Thanks

IF you will click on your timeline, scroll down to EAD section-- there is an estimated approval date range based on the average of all the people who have been receiving EAD. It is a guess. Nobody knows for sure.