I-485 and I-765 in conjunction

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Hello all,

Hopefully this is not a repeat post. So I turned in the paper work for a I-485 in conjunction with the work authorization (I-765) document. I receieved two different receipts in the mail (with two different receptih numbers). I am able to see status on uscis website for one of the numbers (the I-765 one) and it shows that the card has been sent in the mail. Hoewever, while trying to see the status for the other receipt number (I-485 one) nothing shows up and it says nothing can be found for that number.

My questions are, is the work authorization card the "greencard"/ permanent residency card? and also, if I receive the approval for this wrk authorization card, does that mean that the AOS was accepted as well?

Thank you in advance.

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Hoewever, while trying to see the status for the other receipt number (I-485 one) nothing shows up and it says nothing can be found for that number.

The system is often not up to date.

My questions are, is the work authorization card the "greencard"/ permanent residency card?

No

and also, if I receive the approval for this wrk authorization card, does that mean that the AOS was accepted as well?

It is accepted (you got the receipt). It does not mean it's approved. Edited May 13, 2013 by newacct

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The system is often not up to date.

No

I have been trying to view the status since february. Is that typical? From what I've seen (checking other similar timelines to mine) The receipts typically show up together, while they can take a while to show, they do typically show up together; it also seems that most people have received their cards within weeks of acceptance of AOS.

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it also seems that most people have received their cards within weeks of acceptance of AOS.

Maybe the EAD card yes but not the green card. That takes months not weeks. Many people on VJ have been waiting a VERY long time for their green card approvals.

Often peoples 485 receipt number never work. Call USCIS if you are concerned and want a status update on your green card application.

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My questions are, is the work authorization card the "greencard"/ permanent residency card? and also, if I receive the approval for this wrk authorization card, does that mean that the AOS was accepted as well?

The I-765 application is about getting an Employment Authorization Document (EAD), in other words, a temporary work authorization while your AOS is pending adjudication. Once you receive this card in the mail, you will be authorized to work until a decision is made on your AOS case.

AOS and EAD timelines are unrelated. EAD is typically approved in 2-3 months, while the AOS can take much longer (3 months to more than a year, depending on how busy is your local USCIS office, or if your case is chosen to be waived from an interview). Having your EAD approved means in no way that your AOS is approved. An approved AOS results in a green card, which gives you authorization to work also. As said, the EAD is a temporary authorization (1 year).

The online updates system doesn't always work. As you noticed, it worked for your I-765 application, but not for your AOS. If you got your Notice of Action for your I-485 case (AOS), then no worries, the USCIS has received your paperwork. Wait for an update in the mail (RFE, notice to appear at an interview, approval/denial).

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I have been trying to view the status since february. Is that typical? From what I've seen (checking other similar timelines to mine) The receipts typically show up together, while they can take a while to show, they do typically show up together; it also seems that most people have received their cards within weeks of acceptance of AOS.

The receipts don't always start showing up together. I just had my EAD case show up for the very first time online on Friday when it got approved (Updated from "Case not found" to "Card/Document Production". My AP and AOS cases still show up as "Case not found". While I agree that it is very annoying not to be able to see the case status, I would not worry about it either. MSC is notorious for not updating their cases.

Edited May 13, 2013 by HK12

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Thank you everyone for the great information! I'll just have to wait it out as I suspected. I'll try to call the USCIS for any status but thank you for 'easing' my mind on this matter.