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Reporting good news finally! Received SMS and E-mail notifications for 4 forms (130, 485, 765, 131)! Lesson learned: Make sure I-485 does not have your foreign address regardless of where you actually live when you try to adjust status! Woo!

yES yES .... Mee too.. :)

received 4 SMS although i think two of the SMS were referring to I-130? where is my I-485? well, i just assumed it is still I-130 because it has to be approved first before i could adjust status?

anyone please enlighten?


May 24 2014 - Got Married in Florida

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Preparing paperworks AOS from B2 (visitor)


July 18 2014 received mail according to USPS

July 24 2014 - email notification package received signed J chyba .. ;)

July 30 2014 - Received NOA's by mail

August 11 2014 - Received I-797C (Biometric appointment scheduled for August 22, 2014)

August 12 2014 - Walk-in Biometrics successful (Orlando Office)

August 14 2014 - Requested USCIS hotline to expedite EAD

August 18 2014 - Received email from USCIS to submit pertinent document to support expedite EAD

August 20 2014 - Submitted "Job offer letter" via fax

August 25 2014 - I-765 EAD moved to "Production Status " and will be mailed within 30 days

September 5, 2014 - Advance Parole and EAD combo card received in mail

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April 07 , 2015 - USCIS Interview date

April 08,2015 - Received emai " Card production , green card on the way " - I-130 approved .;)

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yES yES .... Mee too.. :)

received 4 SMS although i think two of the SMS were referring to I-130? where is my I-485? well, i just assumed it is still I-130 because it has to be approved first before i could adjust status?

anyone please enlighten?

Don't sweat it! If I'm guessing correctly, you sent in your I-130, I-485, I-765, and I-131 all together. You received 4 texts for all of those. As you filed I-130 and I-485 concurrently, they are judged together!

Good luck!

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06.26.14 Preparing paperwork for AOS from B-2 (Visitor status)

07.01.14 Medical Complete

07.03.14 Sent package [i-130, I-485, I-765, I-131, I-693 (medical] via FedEx Ground.

07.08.14 (Day 1) Packaged delivered at Chicago Lockbox and signed off by SSOLISE

07.16.14 (Day 8) NOA1 received and Rejection notices for I-765, I-130 and I-485 due to address error

07.17.14 (Day 9) Re-sent package via Fedex 2-day priority with correct address

07.21.14 (Day 1 Again) Package delivered at Chicago Lockbox and signed off by J.Chyba

07.24.14 (Day 4) Received Text notifications and Receipt numbers at 2:30 AM EST for I-130, I-485, I-765, and I-131) - Lesson learned!

07.26.14 (Day 6) Cheques cashed for I-130 and I-485. Mailed NOA's on the way

07.28.14 (Day 8) Paper NOAs received for I-130, I-485, I-765, and I-131. The first two in Acceptance status and the last three in the review status.

08.03.14 (Day 14) Biometrics appointment set for 08/15

08.11.14 (Day 22) Biometrics walk-in successful

08.21.14 (Day 32) Case moved to 'Testing and Interview'

09.15.14 (Day 57) EAD Card/Document in Production

09.19.14 (Day 61) EAD Card Mailed

09.20.14 (Day 62) EAD Card Received!!!!!

09.22.14 (Day 64) Applied for SSN

09.29.14 (Day 71) SSN received

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Wow! That's awesome.

You got me thinking on this one :) I do have a prior commitment on aug 1st (that's when they have scheduled my biometrics) and would greatly benefit from getting done earlier.

Did they ask you why you wanted a walk-in instead of the assigned date and time? I am attending a week long seminar that starts July 28th and was wondering if showing them my registration print out would be enough to get a walk-in?

Did you get there first thing in the morning?

I had only passport and the appointment letter. We wanted to explain why we were early and stuff, but they were super nice and said "oh, don;t explain anything, it's absolutely no problem." I was seriously shocked. Everything took maybe 10 minutes?

We got there around 9:30 and there was some people already waiting, so the office wasn't empty or anything.

I guess it depends where you go. I think everybody should try.. because.. why not? :)

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Don't sweat it! If I'm guessing correctly, you sent in your I-130, I-485, I-765, and I-131 all together. You received 4 texts for all of those. As you filed I-130 and I-485 concurrently, they are judged together!

Good luck!

Yes i did... you guess it right.... it is just when i checked those MSC receipt numbers , i cannot find the I-485 .. lol .. well, as you said - not to sweat it ...

this whole waiting process thing is getting to our nerves huh?


May 24 2014 - Got Married in Florida

____________________________________

Preparing paperworks AOS from B2 (visitor)


July 18 2014 received mail according to USPS

July 24 2014 - email notification package received signed J chyba .. ;)

July 30 2014 - Received NOA's by mail

August 11 2014 - Received I-797C (Biometric appointment scheduled for August 22, 2014)

August 12 2014 - Walk-in Biometrics successful (Orlando Office)

August 14 2014 - Requested USCIS hotline to expedite EAD

August 18 2014 - Received email from USCIS to submit pertinent document to support expedite EAD

August 20 2014 - Submitted "Job offer letter" via fax

August 25 2014 - I-765 EAD moved to "Production Status " and will be mailed within 30 days

September 5, 2014 - Advance Parole and EAD combo card received in mail

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April 07 , 2015 - USCIS Interview date

April 08,2015 - Received emai " Card production , green card on the way " - I-130 approved .;)

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this whole waiting process thing is getting to our nerves huh?

Welcome to America braveheart97xxx :) I think it's something we should get used to.. :)

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Henmoh, I doubt you have to show them anything. I just walked in and said I got my letter while I was away - and was hoping to have this done sooner rather than later so I don't have to deal with planning it in. They didn't ask anything just wanted to see an ID, gave me a number and a form to fill out and I was seated. 2 minutes later a lady called me up, checked my form and my ID that I barely finished. She hi-lited my country of citizenship and birth and sent me back. On my way back to the seat, my number was called again and they took a photo + fingerprints. I was literally in-n-out in 10 minutes.

I guess it depends on how busy they are tho. I came in at 9:30..

I had only passport and the appointment letter. We wanted to explain why we were early and stuff, but they were super nice and said "oh, don;t explain anything, it's absolutely no problem." I was seriously shocked. Everything took maybe 10 minutes?

We got there around 9:30 and there was some people already waiting, so the office wasn't empty or anything.

I guess it depends where you go. I think everybody should try.. because.. why not? :)

Thanks for the motivation folks!

Went for the biometrics appointment this morning. Waited for 2 hours and then got done in 10 minutes. The wait was long but worth the effort. Thanks much.

Our Journey (2014): AOS from B-2 (Tourist) Visa :dancing:

07/07: Concurrent Filing of Forms I-130, I-485, I-765 & I-131 at Chicago Lockbox. Documents sent by USPS.

07/10 (Day 01): Parcel delivered at Lockbox (USPS confirmation).

07/15 (Day 06): Four Email & SMS notifications from USCIS (around midnight) - one for each form filed.

07/15 (Day 06): Case status check activated on USCIS for all 4 receipt numbers.

07/18 (Day 09): Four NOAs received in mail.

07/22 (Day 13): Biometrics appointment notice received in mail. Scheduled for Aug 1st.

07/28 (Day 19): Walk-in biometrics appointment at Santa Clara (San Jose Field Office).

08/12 (Day 34): I-485 case status moves to "Testing & Interview". Email notification received.

09/05 (Day 58): I-765 case status moves to "Card/Document Production". Email notification received.

09/10 (Day 63): I-765 case status update "Card/Document Mailed". Email notification received.

09/11 (Day 64): Combo EAD & Advance Parole Card received.

10/03 (Day 86): I-486 case update: Interview scheduled for Nov 5th. Email notification received.

10/06 (Day 89): Interview notice received in mail.
11/05 (Day 119): Interview at San Jose Field Office at 12:30pm. Verbal approval at the interview. Yay!!!

11/05 (Day 119): I-485 case status moves to "Card/Document Production". Email notification received.

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Congrats! That;'s great news :)

Now the REAL waiting begins lol :)

DI everybody applied for EAD? I can;t wait to see mine. I really really reaaaaally want to start working.

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Congrats! That;'s great news :)

Now the REAL waiting begins lol :)

DI everybody applied for EAD? I can;t wait to see mine. I really really reaaaaally want to start working.

:) :)

I applied for EAD & Advance Parole too. Wait begins....

Our Journey (2014): AOS from B-2 (Tourist) Visa :dancing:

07/07: Concurrent Filing of Forms I-130, I-485, I-765 & I-131 at Chicago Lockbox. Documents sent by USPS.

07/10 (Day 01): Parcel delivered at Lockbox (USPS confirmation).

07/15 (Day 06): Four Email & SMS notifications from USCIS (around midnight) - one for each form filed.

07/15 (Day 06): Case status check activated on USCIS for all 4 receipt numbers.

07/18 (Day 09): Four NOAs received in mail.

07/22 (Day 13): Biometrics appointment notice received in mail. Scheduled for Aug 1st.

07/28 (Day 19): Walk-in biometrics appointment at Santa Clara (San Jose Field Office).

08/12 (Day 34): I-485 case status moves to "Testing & Interview". Email notification received.

09/05 (Day 58): I-765 case status moves to "Card/Document Production". Email notification received.

09/10 (Day 63): I-765 case status update "Card/Document Mailed". Email notification received.

09/11 (Day 64): Combo EAD & Advance Parole Card received.

10/03 (Day 86): I-486 case update: Interview scheduled for Nov 5th. Email notification received.

10/06 (Day 89): Interview notice received in mail.
11/05 (Day 119): Interview at San Jose Field Office at 12:30pm. Verbal approval at the interview. Yay!!!

11/05 (Day 119): I-485 case status moves to "Card/Document Production". Email notification received.

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I'm wondering how much does it take to get the EAD card.. I know it's 90 days but.. I don;t know some people don;t get it at all, some of them wait, some of them want to speed the process..

What do you think? When can we expect EAD?

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I'm wondering how much does it take to get the EAD card.. I know it's 90 days but.. I don;t know some people don;t get it at all, some of them wait, some of them want to speed the process..

What do you think? When can we expect EAD?

Tomentis,

I've requested to expedite my EAD/AP. I did it the same day as I did my biometrics walk-in. I'll keep you updated. :) But basically - you have to prove you really need it - like an offer letter and/or a letter from your new company stating that they will suffer financial loss if you can't start soon.

Anywho, it seems that we are not too far apart with filing and biometrics walk-in's. Will be fun to see how it moves along for us. :)

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I've requested to expedite my EAD/AP. I did it the same day as I did my biometrics walk-in. I'll keep you updated. :) But basically - you have to prove you really need it - like an offer letter and/or a letter from your new company stating that they will suffer financial loss if you can't start soon.

Anywho, it seems that we are not too far apart with filing and biometrics walk-in's. Will be fun to see how it moves along for us. :)

Yeah, we were thinking about expedite.. I have to say that I already started to apply for jobs. A job offer should be sufficient, right? How can you do it? Can you give me some advice?

And I really really hope that will be FUN :)

I'm reading other topics.. some people got their EADs pretty quickly, some of them didn't get them at all, some just got green card, some got GC without an interview. It's really confusing. Every single case is sooo different.

We are still afraid of RFE... My wife didn't earn much in 2013, but right now she has a stable, full time job and earns more than enough... but we are still nervous.

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Yeah, we were thinking about expedite.. I have to say that I already started to apply for jobs. A job offer should be sufficient, right? How can you do it? Can you give me some advice?

And I really really hope that will be FUN :)

I'm reading other topics.. some people got their EADs pretty quickly, some of them didn't get them at all, some just got green card, some got GC without an interview. It's really confusing. Every single case is sooo different.

We are still afraid of RFE... My wife didn't earn much in 2013, but right now she has a stable, full time job and earns more than enough... but we are still nervous.

If you included all supporting documents and your wife meets the criteria to be a sponsor - you shouldn't get an RFE for that.

I called customer service and requested expedite EAD/AP. They said someone will get back to me within 5 business day (last day is today). I have not supplied anything yet - but planning on sending in my new job offer. We'll see what they think about me working for my current employer. I am planning on contacting my local congressman if I don't hear back today.

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[05/09/2018]: Day 282 - Interview scheduled (text/email notification)
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[08/08/2016]: Day 08 - Check cashed.
[08/09/2016]: Day 09 - NOA and 1 year extension letter arrived., dated 08/04/2016
[09/16/2016]: Day 47 - Received Biometrics Appointment for 09/28/2016
[09/27/2016]: Day 58 - Early walk-in biometrics.

[11/27/2017]: Day 484 - Text/Email notification - Card was ordered

[11/30/2017]: Day 487 - Approval letter received, dated 11/27/2017; Postmark 11/28/2017

[11/30/2017]: Day 487 - Text/Email notification - Card was mailed to me

[12/02/2017]: Day 489 - 10yr I-551 (GREEN CARD) in hand

 

AOS from L1 through USC Spouse (instead of work based AOS - PERM approved in May)

AOS Approved in 109 days (5 days after interview). GC in hand in 117 days.

[06/27/2014]: Filed

[10/20/2014]: Day 117 - I-551 (GREEN CARD) in hand

 

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Thank you retro,

Maybe I should also apply for expedite.. I don;t have a job offer yet, but no one wants to hire me without the card... so it's kinda never ending circle.. DId you wait till your case changed to T&I? Or just requested expedite EAD/AP?

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Thank you retro,

Maybe I should also apply for expedite.. I don;t have a job offer yet, but no one wants to hire me without the card... so it's kinda never ending circle.. DId you wait till your case changed to T&I? Or just requested expedite EAD/AP?

I did expedite it right away. My I-485 is still in Acceptance status. Without any proof of you not working causing financial difficulties for you two - it can be hard to expedite. I would give it a shot tho.. :)

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[08/02/2017]: Day 04 - Package arrived, signed by E.Dejesus.
[08/02/2017]: Day 04 - NOA
[08/07/2017]: Day 09 - Check cashed
[08/21/2017]: Day 23 - Walk-in Biometrics
[12/08/2017]: Day 133 - In-line for interview
[05/09/2018]: Day 282 - Interview scheduled (text/email notification)
[06/13/2018]: Day 319 - Interview (Recommended approval) - Officer said Oath should be July 12 in Oakland.
[06/25/2018]: Day 331 - Oath letter received, scheduled for oath the 12th of July.
[07/12/2018]: Day 348 - Oath - COMPLETED. I'm a US Citizen
 
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ROC Approved in 484 days. 10yr GC in hand in 489 days.
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[08/04/2016]: Day 04 - Package delivered.
[08/08/2016]: Day 08 - Check cashed.
[08/09/2016]: Day 09 - NOA and 1 year extension letter arrived., dated 08/04/2016
[09/16/2016]: Day 47 - Received Biometrics Appointment for 09/28/2016
[09/27/2016]: Day 58 - Early walk-in biometrics.

[11/27/2017]: Day 484 - Text/Email notification - Card was ordered

[11/30/2017]: Day 487 - Approval letter received, dated 11/27/2017; Postmark 11/28/2017

[11/30/2017]: Day 487 - Text/Email notification - Card was mailed to me

[12/02/2017]: Day 489 - 10yr I-551 (GREEN CARD) in hand

 

AOS from L1 through USC Spouse (instead of work based AOS - PERM approved in May)

AOS Approved in 109 days (5 days after interview). GC in hand in 117 days.

[06/27/2014]: Filed

[10/20/2014]: Day 117 - I-551 (GREEN CARD) in hand

 

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Well I could give that proof but I'm afraid that If I started complaining that we don't have enough money, our financial stability would be questionable? Well, of course it would be better for us, for everybody to be honest, for me just to start working, Im just concern if they gonna question affidavit of support? Wouldn't that those two things related somehow?

Or I'm terribly wrong and missing something? :D

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