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this friday or next friday?

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If AOS is approved, the EAD becomes irrelevant. And because the I-765 processing is independent of the I-485 processing, the fact that your AOS interview has been scheduled has no impact on the timel

Zeusrocks4u
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Strangely enough I got a pleasant surprise when I tried to check the case status. The status now reads that on Mar 19, USCIS has ordered production of the EAD card. Lets see if I can get it before my

Harpa Timsah
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Nope, they always do that. You'll get 3 messages about it. It's fine.

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Zeusrocks4u   2

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this friday or next friday?

Next friday!

It usually takes about a week to receive the card from when card production is ordered, so you should just get it in time.

I hope I do...thanks for the positive vibes

Been married since 2012

Adjustment of status

Jan 19, 2013: I-485, I-765, I-130 sent by FedEx
Jan 23, 2013: received by USCIS Chicago Lockbox
Jan 28, 2013: received email/sms notices with case numbers
Feb 04, 2013: received 3 paper I-797 notices (postmarked Jan 28-30 from Lee's Summit, MO)
Feb 05, 2013: walked in at ASC San Jose for Biometrics (previously scheduled for Feb 25, 2013)
Feb 12, 2013: I-485 online status updated to 'testing & interview', other 2 still state 'initial review'
Mar 11, 2013: I-485 AOS interview scheduled for Apr 10, 2013 (postmarked Mar 08). I-765 status still in 'initial review'
Mar 19, 2013: I-765 online status updated to 'Card/Document Production'
Mar 27, 2013: EAD arrived by USPS priority mail

Removal of conditions

Feb 17, 2015: I-751 sent to USCIS California Center

Feb 19, 2015: NOA issued

Mar 16, 2015: Biometrics at ASC San Jose

Sep 04, 2015: status updated to 'New Card is being Produced'

Sep 11, 2015: GC arrived

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My hubby completed his biometrics on Mar 14 & the USPS tracking said his should be delivered tomorrow, so 1 week for us! But the initial biometrics was scheduled Feb 4 so maybe that's why it's moved so fast?

Jan 4: receipt notices

Jan 7: Checks cashed

Feb 4: 1st biometrics appointment- attempted 2 unsuccessful early walk-ins. 2nd time told that hubby needed an unexpired passport. Rescheduled biometrics

Mar 14: biometrics completed. EAD card production ordered same day

Mar 19: ready for interview scheduling

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Zeusrocks4u   2

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Its strange - when I went to check status online, hoping to see that my EAD had been shipped - I noticed that the message had changed dates for when the card was ordered for production. Whereas previously it said that card was ordered on Feb 19, now it says it was ordered of Feb 22. This is disconcerting given the timelines I am working on :( any ideas on what this means?

Been married since 2012

Adjustment of status

Jan 19, 2013: I-485, I-765, I-130 sent by FedEx
Jan 23, 2013: received by USCIS Chicago Lockbox
Jan 28, 2013: received email/sms notices with case numbers
Feb 04, 2013: received 3 paper I-797 notices (postmarked Jan 28-30 from Lee's Summit, MO)
Feb 05, 2013: walked in at ASC San Jose for Biometrics (previously scheduled for Feb 25, 2013)
Feb 12, 2013: I-485 online status updated to 'testing & interview', other 2 still state 'initial review'
Mar 11, 2013: I-485 AOS interview scheduled for Apr 10, 2013 (postmarked Mar 08). I-765 status still in 'initial review'
Mar 19, 2013: I-765 online status updated to 'Card/Document Production'
Mar 27, 2013: EAD arrived by USPS priority mail

Removal of conditions

Feb 17, 2015: I-751 sent to USCIS California Center

Feb 19, 2015: NOA issued

Mar 16, 2015: Biometrics at ASC San Jose

Sep 04, 2015: status updated to 'New Card is being Produced'

Sep 11, 2015: GC arrived

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Its strange - when I went to check status online, hoping to see that my EAD had been shipped - I noticed that the message had changed dates for when the card was ordered for production. Whereas previously it said that card was ordered on Feb 19, now it says it was ordered of Feb 22. This is disconcerting given the timelines I am working on :( any ideas on what this means?

I had the same problem . It said my EAD was shipped on March 19th , then I had the AOS interview on the 21st and I got another email saying my EAD is being shipped March 22nd. Also for the greencard I got a " card production " email on the 21 and another one on the 22 nd. I think there is something odd about the computers right now

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Adjusting from B1/B2

Exactly 3 months from the day we got married till the day I had both SSN and GREENCARD in hand !

Day 1 01/22/2013 AOS package sent

Day 8 01/28/2013 NOA 1 received

Day 15 02/04/2013Biometrics appt letter for 2/25/2013

Day 16 02/05/2013 Succesful walk in biometrics 20 days early

Day 25 02/14/2013 USCIS status changed to Testing and Interview ready for interview scheduling

Day 31 02/20/2013 Email notification that my interview is scheduled for March 21st

Day 57 03/19/2013 EAD/AP card ordered

Day 59 03/21/2013 Interview at 10.30 am Seattle Approved

Day 67 03/29/ 2013 Greencard Arrived . Applied for SSN

Day 68 03/30/2013 EAD arrived

Day 74 04/03/2013 SSN card arrived

Eligible for ROC December 21st 2014

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Nope, they always do that. You'll get 3 messages about it. It's fine.

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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Aggreed with Harpa. There are several Card Production updates, it's normal. Check my timeline, I detailed mine.

One thing though, is that, I believe, your EAD is approved, so you are allowed to work. The date on your EAD card will be the date of your approval. It was like that for my green card, the approval date was the first day of my permanent residency (starting date on my GC).

You should be fine to continue working even if your EAD is still not in the mailbox. Anyone can confirm, please?

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K-1 Visa Timeline AOS Timeline

- Aug 31st, 2011 - Mailed I-129F package - May 29th, 2012 - Mailed AOS/EAD/AP package

- Apr 13th, 2012 - Visa received - Aug 24th, 2012 - Green Card received

ROC Timeline

- May 19th, 2014 - Mailed ROC package to CSC

- Aug 8th, 2014 - Green Card received

N-400 Timeline

- Dec 29th, 2021 - Filed online. Got notice that biometrics will be reused.

- Now waiting...

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didopage   337

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It's 7 to 10 days after the first card production update, so you should get your EAD before next Friday anyway. :)

K-1 Visa Timeline AOS Timeline

- Aug 31st, 2011 - Mailed I-129F package - May 29th, 2012 - Mailed AOS/EAD/AP package

- Apr 13th, 2012 - Visa received - Aug 24th, 2012 - Green Card received

ROC Timeline

- May 19th, 2014 - Mailed ROC package to CSC

- Aug 8th, 2014 - Green Card received

N-400 Timeline

- Dec 29th, 2021 - Filed online. Got notice that biometrics will be reused.

- Now waiting...

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Zeusrocks4u   2

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I had the same problem . It said my EAD was shipped on March 19th , then I had the AOS interview on the 21st and I got another email saying my EAD is being shipped March 22nd. Also for the greencard I got a " card production " email on the 21 and another one on the 22 nd. I think there is something odd about the computers right now

Thanks Mariana - I am hoping to get it before Mar 29

Nope, they always do that. You'll get 3 messages about it. It's fine.

It is a tricky system to say the least

Aggreed with Harpa. There are several Card Production updates, it's normal. Check my timeline, I detailed mine.

One thing though, is that, I believe, your EAD is approved, so you are allowed to work. The date on your EAD card will be the date of your approval. It was like that for my green card, the approval date was the first day of my permanent residency (starting date on my GC).

You should be fine to continue working even if your EAD is still not in the mailbox. Anyone can confirm, please?

I have been told that I need the card in my possession in order to continue working. Thanks for the support

Been married since 2012

Adjustment of status

Jan 19, 2013: I-485, I-765, I-130 sent by FedEx
Jan 23, 2013: received by USCIS Chicago Lockbox
Jan 28, 2013: received email/sms notices with case numbers
Feb 04, 2013: received 3 paper I-797 notices (postmarked Jan 28-30 from Lee's Summit, MO)
Feb 05, 2013: walked in at ASC San Jose for Biometrics (previously scheduled for Feb 25, 2013)
Feb 12, 2013: I-485 online status updated to 'testing & interview', other 2 still state 'initial review'
Mar 11, 2013: I-485 AOS interview scheduled for Apr 10, 2013 (postmarked Mar 08). I-765 status still in 'initial review'
Mar 19, 2013: I-765 online status updated to 'Card/Document Production'
Mar 27, 2013: EAD arrived by USPS priority mail

Removal of conditions

Feb 17, 2015: I-751 sent to USCIS California Center

Feb 19, 2015: NOA issued

Mar 16, 2015: Biometrics at ASC San Jose

Sep 04, 2015: status updated to 'New Card is being Produced'

Sep 11, 2015: GC arrived

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The thing is that the employer may ask to see the card, and the reply "it's in the mail" is not going to get you anywhere. For that reason alone I would say it should be in your possession to be able to continue working.

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AoS

Day 0 (4/23/12) Petitions mailed (I-360, I-485, I-765)
2 (4/25/12) Petitions delivered to Chicago Lockbox
11 (5/3/12) Received 3 paper NOAs
13 (5/5/12) Received biometrics appointment for 5/23
15 (5/7/12) Did an unpleasant walk-in biometrics in Fort Worth, TX
45 (6/7/12) Received email & text notification of an interview on 7/10
67 (6/29/12) EAD production ordered
77 (7/9/12) Received EAD
78 (7/10/12) Interview
100 (8/1/12) I-485 transferred to Vermont Service Centre
143 (9/13/12) Contacted DHS Ombudsman
268 (1/16/13) I-360, I-485 consolidated and transferred to Dallas
299 (2/16/13) Received second interview letter for 3/8
319 (3/8/13) Approved at interview
345 (4/3/13) I-360, I-485 formally approved; green card production ordered
353 (4/11/13) Received green card

 

Naturalisation

Day 0 (1/3/18) N-400 filed online

Day 6 (1/9/18) Walk-in biometrics in Fort Worth, TX

Day 341 (12/10/18) Interview was scheduled for 1/14/19

Day 376 (1/14/19) Interview

Day 385 (1/23/19) Denied

Day 400 (2/7/19) Denial revoked; N-400 approved; oath ceremony set for 2/14/19

Day 407 (2/14/19) Oath ceremony in Dallas, TX

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Zeusrocks4u   2

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2 more days till I can no longer legally work and drive - still no sign of the EAD card :(

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Been married since 2012

Adjustment of status

Jan 19, 2013: I-485, I-765, I-130 sent by FedEx
Jan 23, 2013: received by USCIS Chicago Lockbox
Jan 28, 2013: received email/sms notices with case numbers
Feb 04, 2013: received 3 paper I-797 notices (postmarked Jan 28-30 from Lee's Summit, MO)
Feb 05, 2013: walked in at ASC San Jose for Biometrics (previously scheduled for Feb 25, 2013)
Feb 12, 2013: I-485 online status updated to 'testing & interview', other 2 still state 'initial review'
Mar 11, 2013: I-485 AOS interview scheduled for Apr 10, 2013 (postmarked Mar 08). I-765 status still in 'initial review'
Mar 19, 2013: I-765 online status updated to 'Card/Document Production'
Mar 27, 2013: EAD arrived by USPS priority mail

Removal of conditions

Feb 17, 2015: I-751 sent to USCIS California Center

Feb 19, 2015: NOA issued

Mar 16, 2015: Biometrics at ASC San Jose

Sep 04, 2015: status updated to 'New Card is being Produced'

Sep 11, 2015: GC arrived

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2 more days till I can no longer legally work and drive - still no sign of the EAD card :(

Relax. You'll have a couple of days of unpaid vacation, big deal

Adjusting from B1/B2

Exactly 3 months from the day we got married till the day I had both SSN and GREENCARD in hand !

Day 1 01/22/2013 AOS package sent

Day 8 01/28/2013 NOA 1 received

Day 15 02/04/2013Biometrics appt letter for 2/25/2013

Day 16 02/05/2013 Succesful walk in biometrics 20 days early

Day 25 02/14/2013 USCIS status changed to Testing and Interview ready for interview scheduling

Day 31 02/20/2013 Email notification that my interview is scheduled for March 21st

Day 57 03/19/2013 EAD/AP card ordered

Day 59 03/21/2013 Interview at 10.30 am Seattle Approved

Day 67 03/29/ 2013 Greencard Arrived . Applied for SSN

Day 68 03/30/2013 EAD arrived

Day 74 04/03/2013 SSN card arrived

Eligible for ROC December 21st 2014

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Zeusrocks4u   2

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Relax. You'll have a couple of days of unpaid vacation, big deal

I wish I could - but I am venting since I find this as a safe zone. I could do without this sort of stress at work and in life in general

Been married since 2012

Adjustment of status

Jan 19, 2013: I-485, I-765, I-130 sent by FedEx
Jan 23, 2013: received by USCIS Chicago Lockbox
Jan 28, 2013: received email/sms notices with case numbers
Feb 04, 2013: received 3 paper I-797 notices (postmarked Jan 28-30 from Lee's Summit, MO)
Feb 05, 2013: walked in at ASC San Jose for Biometrics (previously scheduled for Feb 25, 2013)
Feb 12, 2013: I-485 online status updated to 'testing & interview', other 2 still state 'initial review'
Mar 11, 2013: I-485 AOS interview scheduled for Apr 10, 2013 (postmarked Mar 08). I-765 status still in 'initial review'
Mar 19, 2013: I-765 online status updated to 'Card/Document Production'
Mar 27, 2013: EAD arrived by USPS priority mail

Removal of conditions

Feb 17, 2015: I-751 sent to USCIS California Center

Feb 19, 2015: NOA issued

Mar 16, 2015: Biometrics at ASC San Jose

Sep 04, 2015: status updated to 'New Card is being Produced'

Sep 11, 2015: GC arrived

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2 more days till I can no longer legally work and drive - still no sign of the EAD card :(

Did you get a new update saying the card was mailed? I got mine 8 days after the first card production email. 2 days after the "card mailed" update.

Edited by didopage

K-1 Visa Timeline AOS Timeline

- Aug 31st, 2011 - Mailed I-129F package - May 29th, 2012 - Mailed AOS/EAD/AP package

- Apr 13th, 2012 - Visa received - Aug 24th, 2012 - Green Card received

ROC Timeline

- May 19th, 2014 - Mailed ROC package to CSC

- Aug 8th, 2014 - Green Card received

N-400 Timeline

- Dec 29th, 2021 - Filed online. Got notice that biometrics will be reused.

- Now waiting...

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I wish I could - but I am venting since I find this as a safe zone. I could do without this sort of stress at work and in life in general

Well you gain nothing from worrying about things you cannot change

Adjusting from B1/B2

Exactly 3 months from the day we got married till the day I had both SSN and GREENCARD in hand !

Day 1 01/22/2013 AOS package sent

Day 8 01/28/2013 NOA 1 received

Day 15 02/04/2013Biometrics appt letter for 2/25/2013

Day 16 02/05/2013 Succesful walk in biometrics 20 days early

Day 25 02/14/2013 USCIS status changed to Testing and Interview ready for interview scheduling

Day 31 02/20/2013 Email notification that my interview is scheduled for March 21st

Day 57 03/19/2013 EAD/AP card ordered

Day 59 03/21/2013 Interview at 10.30 am Seattle Approved

Day 67 03/29/ 2013 Greencard Arrived . Applied for SSN

Day 68 03/30/2013 EAD arrived

Day 74 04/03/2013 SSN card arrived

Eligible for ROC December 21st 2014

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