AOS Timeline Delay after RFE? No updates so far. :(

[A.M.T. 0]

Hi All!

I'm getting pretty worried as we have not had an update yet ever since we sent in our RFE response. :cry:I filed for my husband in March 2014. I am the petitioner and a US Citizen.

For reference, here is our timeline so far:

March 18, 2014 - AOS Package Filed [i-485, I-130, I-765] and sent via USPS Priority
March 24, 2014 - AOS Package Received & Online Case Status Updated to Initial Review

March 27, 2014 - NOA1 Notices Received for all Forms in Mail

March 31, 2014 - Received Biometrics Appointment Date in Mail

April 23, 2014 - Scheduled Biometrics Appointment Completed

April 29, 2014 - RFE Received for I-485
May 18, 2014 - RFE Response sent via USPS Express Mail
May 20, 2014 - Online Case Status Updated to Request For Evidence Response Review and RFE Received

I am so worried as I see other similar stories who received RFEs and dealt with it, but did NOT see any delay in their EAD processing like we are. We have not received any notices thus far about it being approved nor has the Online Case Status changed for either the I-130 or I-765. Both are still stuck in Initial Review.

I understand the RFE will delay it a bit, but it's been almost 3 weeks since they have received our response and nothing has changed. Most other couple I have read about with similar timelines usually have a testing interview date by now, as well as an EAD Card in Production. We have nothing.

All we want is at least a notice for a testing & interview date or a status change for the EAD!

Hoping that anyone who has/had any similar delays could chime in so I can assure myself that the delay does not mean anything negative. Thank you all!

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

EAD takes 90 days. It has not yet been 90 days from March 27, the date you filed. Add to that the time the RFE was pending (you took 20 days).

So 90 days makes around June 27, then add 20 days, to make July 17. Expect the EAD approval by mid-July.

[A.M.T. 0]

EAD takes 90 days. It has not yet been 90 days from March 27, the date you filed. Add to that the time the RFE was pending (you took 20 days).

So 90 days makes around June 27, then add 20 days, to make July 17. Expect the EAD approval by mid-July.

Thanks for the reply. Yes, I understand that it takes 90 days. I just got worried since others who had RFE delays (some longer than ours!) at least received a notice or status change soon after they sent their RFE response. We have not.

I will keep your answer in mind, though.

[Caribbeangurl14 1]

My RFE has delayed my EAD as well. My RFE has been in review since May 2 so trust me when I say you are not alone in this waiting game

[vitoralves 4]

Hi All!

I'm getting pretty worried as we have not had an update yet ever since we sent in our RFE response. :cry:I filed for my husband in March 2014. I am the petitioner and a US Citizen.

For reference, here is our timeline so far:

March 18, 2014 - AOS Package Filed [i-485, I-130, I-765] and sent via USPS Priority

March 24, 2014 - AOS Package Received & Online Case Status Updated to Initial Review

March 27, 2014 - NOA1 Notices Received for all Forms in Mail

March 31, 2014 - Received Biometrics Appointment Date in Mail

April 23, 2014 - Scheduled Biometrics Appointment Completed

April 29, 2014 - RFE Received for I-485

May 18, 2014 - RFE Response sent via USPS Express Mail

May 20, 2014 - Online Case Status Updated to Request For Evidence Response Review and RFE Received

I am so worried as I see other similar stories who received RFEs and dealt with it, but did NOT see any delay in their EAD processing like we are. We have not received any notices thus far about it being approved nor has the Online Case Status changed for either the I-130 or I-765. Both are still stuck in Initial Review.

I understand the RFE will delay it a bit, but it's been almost 3 weeks since they have received our response and nothing has changed. Most other couple I have read about with similar timelines usually have a testing interview date by now, as well as an EAD Card in Production. We have nothing.

All we want is at least a notice for a testing & interview date or a status change for the EAD!

Hoping that anyone who has/had any similar delays could chime in so I can assure myself that the delay does not mean anything negative. Thank you all!

If I may, what was the RFE for? It may take more time due to the complexity of the RFE

[Rafael+Felicia 9]

I had the same issue... But after 80days from my initial filling I called the USCIS office and after 2weeks I got my EAD, and later receive NOA for AOS interview. Which was approved yesterday.

[A.M.T. 0]

My RFE has delayed my EAD as well. My RFE has been in review since May 2 so trust me when I say you are not alone in this waiting game

Thanks for the assurance in that we are not alone. Unfortunately, it isn't a good thing!

Hopefully we both will see some kind of change soon. Thanks for your reply!

[A.M.T. 0]

If I may, what was the RFE for? It may take more time due to the complexity of the RFE

Ours was for additional evidence regarding my husband's birth certificate. We sent in a copy of the original as well as a certified and notarized translation but apparently it was not sufficient.

We had quite a delay in asking his parents to get originals of secondary information straight from Germany (they live there). We were able to get some additional school records that stated his date of birth and his parents names. A few more days to get it translated, certified, and notarized and you can see why it took so long to respond.

Additionally, we had to send a copy of his I-94. This infuriated me because it clearly stated on the form instructions that no copy of his I-94 was needed as he was filing with ©(9) status. But we sent in a copy of that too as it was requested.

So all in all, we were asked to send more secondary evidence to confirm the birth certificate requirement and a copy of his I-94.

As of today, no change in status nor notices in the mail.

[A.M.T. 0]

I had the same issue... But after 80days from my initial filling I called the USCIS office and after 2weeks I got my EAD, and later receive NOA for AOS interview. Which was approved yesterday.

If I may ask, which office did you call and what is the number? I tried calling the hotline (1-800-375-5283), spoke to a representative, and asked if there was a way to expedite the EAD process as we have had no status changes at all.

Also, what did you tell them and what, if anything, did you request to get your EAD within 2 weeks after calling? I'd love to hear your response and try to do the same to maybe get some progress on our case!

Thanks so much for your response. I'm eager to hear your reply!

[vitoralves 4]

If I may ask, which office did you call and what is the number? I tried calling the hotline (1-800-375-5283), spoke to a representative, and asked if there was a way to expedite the EAD process as we have had no status changes at all.

Also, what did you tell them and what, if anything, did you request to get your EAD within 2 weeks after calling? I'd love to hear your response and try to do the same to maybe get some progress on our case!

Thanks so much for your response. I'm eager to hear your reply!

It looks like a simple RFE. But the thing is: sometimes they don't change the status online after reviewing the RFE. That's very nerve wracking, I know. But out of the blue they send the interview date as long as with the EAD. USCIS, what can we do?

Btw, was the translation of your husband's birth certificate made by himself? And did they ask for 2 copies on the RFE? Because it looks like they asked for the evidence only for i-485, and not i-130.

Thanks and good luck on the waiting game

[A.M.T. 0]

It looks like a simple RFE. But the thing is: sometimes they don't change the status online after reviewing the RFE. That's very nerve wracking, I know. But out of the blue they send the interview date as long as with the EAD. USCIS, what can we do?

Btw, was the translation of your husband's birth certificate made by himself? And did they ask for 2 copies on the RFE? Because it looks like they asked for the evidence only for i-485, and not i-130.

Thanks and good luck on the waiting game

Thank goodness! We are ready to receive that interview date in the mail! Hope it comes soon!

The translation we sent was done online via Rev.com as it was the most convenient way for us to get it done. And yes, they only inquired for evidence for the I-485, so only one copy was needed for both the additional birth certificate evidence and I-94.

So tired of the waiting game, but staying positive!

Thank you for your reply!

[Rafael+Felicia 9]

If I may ask, which office did you call and what is the number? I tried calling the hotline (1-800-375-5283), spoke to a representative, and asked if there was a way to expedite the EAD process as we have had no status changes at all.

Also, what did you tell them and what, if anything, did you request to get your EAD within 2 weeks after calling? I'd love to hear your response and try to do the same to maybe get some progress on our case!

Thanks so much for your response. I'm eager to hear your reply!

Nothing really, just inform the lady I expect to get my EAD within 90 days and its been 80days now, she gave me some numbers to put down and call that same 1-800 number if I do not receive the EAD in two weeks.

[Pilou 1]

It looks like a simple RFE. But the thing is: sometimes they don't change the status online after reviewing the RFE. That's very nerve wracking, I know. But out of the blue they send the interview date as long as with the EAD. USCIS, what can we do?

Btw, was the translation of your husband's birth certificate made by himself? And did they ask for 2 copies on the RFE? Because it looks like they asked for the evidence only for i-485, and not i-130.

Thanks and good luck on the waiting game

i dont mean to randomly interrupt this topic...but Im also on RFE under review and just waiting for this silly interview letter to come in the mail...i was hoping someone could reassure me that the website status doesn't always update, and your post is helpful! I really hope we get something in the mail soon...

Thank goodness! We are ready to receive that interview date in the mail! Hope it comes soon!

The translation we sent was done online via Rev.com as it was the most convenient way for us to get it done. And yes, they only inquired for evidence for the I-485, so only one copy was needed for both the additional birth certificate evidence and I-94.

So tired of the waiting game, but staying positive!

Thank you for your reply!

Keep us updated if you have any changes! Best of luck...im waiting as well :/

[A.M.T. 0]

YAY!

received a text update today that the EAD was mailed. Online status also changed to "Card/Document Production"!!!

I-485 and I-130 still pending, but at least we now know the process is moving and that we should expect more updated!


Thank you all for your encouragement and reassurance.

[Caribbeangurl14 1]

Wow. Congrats. I'm jealous. But still happy that at least someone moved from RFE review