January 2014 AOS Filers

[R&IJourney 12]

I just had the best job opportunity ever and I don't know what to do because I don't have a EAD and SSN yet. Is there anything i can do to get the job?

Skyview - I don't know your timeline but you can accept and somehow let them know you can't start for a couple of weeks or a month and hope your EAD arrives in that much time. They may be ok with that. And if not - I don't know legitimate employers who would hire you without proper authorization.

[Skyview 3]

Skyview - I don't know your timeline but you can accept and somehow let them know you can't start for a couple of weeks or a month and hope your EAD arrives in that much time. They may be ok with that. And if not - I don't know legitimate employers who would hire you without proper authorization.

I don't know how to make my timeline visible. Im still on initial review on my i 756. Ive done my bios 2 weeks ago and nothing had changed. My AOS is on Response of RFE. I don't know how long I have to wait to get my EAD. I don't want to do anything w/o my EAD but its really killing me not to get the chance to work for them.

[xover 0]

Hi Skyview,

If you have a formal offer, you can try to expedite the EAD. I did that with my offer and was just notified today that my EAD was moved to card production about a week after submitting the required documentation.

[ajhigh 2]

Wurstbrot - i can only imagine your excitement.

MaleAlpha - I'm waiting on the Chicago office. It says we're supposed to receive our letter within 30 days but with so many people getting notified so soon, the 15 days we've been waiting seems like forever.

For the guys who got their Interview or EAD notice, how did you hear first - email, text, letter, status change on the website...?

R&I Journey - I'm also at the Chicago office. I noticed your comment about receiving letters within 30 days of moving to testing & interview - I don't think that's correct. I think we receive the letter within 30 days of the interview being scheduled. Unfortunately, I've seen people on other threads who have been in "testing & interview" for over 6 months, waiting for their interview to get scheduled. Hopefully we both get lucky and it doesn't take that long for us! OR hopefully I'm mis-reading something and you're right about the 30 day thing. Please keep us updated, I haven't seen many other Chicago locals on the forums.

Also, for what it's worth, looking at AOS stats, Chicago is averaging over 6 months from start to finish. It could be a long wait. Good luck!

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...

[Skyview 3]

Hi Skyview,

If you have a formal offer, you can try to expedite the EAD. I did that with my offer and was just notified today that my EAD was moved to card production about a week after submitting the required documentation.

inbox me for more info. thank u. how did u apply for ur job w/o ur EAD. Did u tell them ur situation?

[R&IJourney 12]

R&I Journey - I'm also at the Chicago office. I noticed your comment about receiving letters within 30 days of moving to testing & interview - I don't think that's correct. I think we receive the letter within 30 days of the interview being scheduled. Unfortunately, I've seen people on other threads who have been in "testing & interview" for over 6 months, waiting for their interview to get scheduled. Hopefully we both get lucky and it doesn't take that long for us! OR hopefully I'm mis-reading something and you're right about the 30 day thing. Please keep us updated, I haven't seen many other Chicago locals on the forums.

Also, for what it's worth, looking at AOS stats, Chicago is averaging over 6 months from start to finish. It could be a long wait. Good luck!

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...

When I read that carefully, I think you're right. Darn :-)

Actually from the timelines, EAD usually has been approved under 3 months, thats more important to us right now. And as I compare the timelines for each step, we are on average or a bit faster. Except this part now. It hasn't even been 2 months since we applied, so I know there's still time. Just as we get closer, its getting harder to be patient. How's your time ajhigh? Are you also at the Testing&Interview stage?

[ajhigh 2]

When I read that carefully, I think you're right. Darn :-)

Actually from the timelines, EAD usually has been approved under 3 months, thats more important to us right now. And as I compare the timelines for each step, we are on average or a bit faster. Except this part now. It hasn't even been 2 months since we applied, so I know there's still time. Just as we get closer, its getting harder to be patient. How's your time ajhigh? Are you also at the Testing&Interview stage?

Yes I'm in testing and interview. The dates are on my timeline. I'm not expecting an interview anytime soon, seeing as I'm in Chicago.

[jannapa 12]

hello january peeps,

it's been a wild ride since i applied to expedite EAD, and I hardly ever have time to write more than just a quick update.

so today i took things seriously and sat down to create my "timeline"

I failed big time, for a variety of reasons:( I will try again some time soon hoping that my timeline might be a reference point for others

if it comes to updates, I seem to have lost track of all the e-mails that I have gotten from USCIS over the last week or so.

for now, I know for sure that:

1. my EAD has been mailed to me (wow, that was fast!) - the latest e-mail contains a usps tracking number (which doesn't work on their website, I wonder why?)

2. NOA-2 for my I-130 (filed back in JUne 2013) arrived in mail earlier today

I promised myself not to think about what the NOA means for now, but I can't NOT ask you guys: So my I-130 priority date is June 13. Does it mean that my I-485 gets bumped to the top of the waiting list?

Gosh, all the ins and outs of immigration law make my head hurt:/

still, my fingers are crossed for all january filers!

[izzylove11 19]

Just thought I would update: we received notification on 3/7 that the EAD/AP card is in production. We had an RFE on 1/28 and the RFE was received 2/11. I'm so relieved !!!!

[Skyview 3]

Just thought I would update: we received notification on 3/7 that the EAD/AP card is in production. We had an RFE on 1/28 and the RFE was received 2/11. I'm so relieved !!!!

actually u will receive ur EAD a month after ur RFE. So i have it hopefully by the end of the month.

[izzylove11 19]

actually u will receive ur EAD a month after ur RFE. So i have it hopefully by the end of the month.

There is no set time to receive your EAD after an RFE. We should have the card in a few days from now. From what others have said, it shouldn't take the whole month to receive it. I hope not at least!

[Skyview 3]

actually u will receive ur EAD a month after ur RFE. So i have it hopefully by the end of the month.

But looking at your status your REF received Feb 11. Notice for EAD is in production was March 7. It's pretty much a month. You will receive yours within in a week.

[vbtwo 54]

Our AP and EAD changed to approved / card production on March 7.

[topoftherock2013 23]

Our AP and EAD changed to approved / card production on March 7.

Congrats!!!

I keep checking mine for AP...my grandfather is not well, I really need to visit home asap :(

[jannapa 12]

just got my EAD/AP

applying for SSN right now, and then off to work!

can't wait!