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Hey everyone, sorry for being MIA - had a busy weekend of getting my MA degree, celebrating my birthday and moving to Salt Lake City! I wanted to let you all know that I got my EAD last Thursday. Weirdly enough, I did not receive any emails with tracking information.

Pre AOS

September 2011: Comes to the US for a year study abroad
August 2013: Returns to the US (went back to the UK to finish my undergraduate in 2012) and starts master's degree program
December 2014: Get married to my now husband after being together for 6 years :)
AOS
January 2015: Starts working on application
02/10/15: I-130, I-485, I-131, I-765 received by lockbox
02/23/15: AOS returned because they couldn't find my I-485 check ... bloody ********
02/24/15: AOS mailed back out
02/27/15: AOS delivered to Chicago Lockbox
03/06/15: Case accepted and routed to USCIS NBC (National Benefits Center) for processing
03/09/15: Checks cashed by USCIS
03/14/15: Hard copies received in the mail for NOA1 for I-485, I-131 & I-765 (waiting on I-130)
03/21/15: Received notice for biometrics, scheduled April 3rd
3/23/15: Received RFE :(
04/03/15: Went and did my fingerprints
04/11/15: Supporting evidence for RFE for Initial Evidence received by USCIS
04/20/15: Case status online for I-485 updated to 'ready to schedule interview' :)
5/14/15: EAD approved
5/16/15: Received notice for interview, scheduled for July 7th! (moved from June 17th)
5/21/15: Received EAD
7/7/15: Had interview
9/2/15: Received my green card! :)
Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Colombia
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Posted

I know this is completely out of topic but I'm so happy ...just did the enrollment application for college (I'm almost 27 but it's better now than never) and for financial aid ...it feels so good to be able to finally do things I couldn't before

Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Ireland
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Posted

Hey everyone, sorry for being MIA - had a busy weekend of getting my MA degree, celebrating my birthday and moving to Salt Lake City! I wanted to let you all know that I got my EAD last Thursday. Weirdly enough, I did not receive any emails with tracking information.

Congratulations!

Salt Lake City is beautiful btw, we just returned from a vacation in Moab such an amazing part of the country!

Married 10/24/2014

AOS Application

02/17/2015 - AOS packet sent via Express mail (I-130, I-485, I-131, I-765)

02/23/2015 (day 1) - Delivered to USCIS Chicago
03/02/2015 (day 7) - Received USCIS Acceptance Confirmation emails.
03/02/2015
(day 7 ) - Checks cashed
03/06/2015
(day 11) - Received 3 NOA's by mail (I-485, I-131, I-765)
03/27/2015 (day 32) - NOA for Biometrics appointment. Date 04/17/2015

04/17/2015 (day 53) - Successful walk-in Biometrics
05/06/2015 (day 72) -
EAD and Advanced Parole Approved

02/02/2016 (day 343) - Received NOA about the interview appointment

03/07/2016 (day 377) - Interview

??/??/???? (day ?) - I-485 Approved

??/??/???? (day ?) - Green Card Received

Posted

Congrats, Philly!! Doesn't matter what age you are - so great that you are getting the opportunity to pursue higher education.

I know this is completely out of topic but I'm so happy ...just did the enrollment application for college (I'm almost 27 but it's better now than never) and for financial aid ...it feels so good to be able to finally do things I couldn't before

Thanks, Danni! Oh, I am jealous!! My husband and I want to make a trip out to Moab at some point. So many incredible sights to see now that we are in Utah :)

Congratulations!

Salt Lake City is beautiful btw, we just returned from a vacation in Moab such an amazing part of the country!

Pre AOS

September 2011: Comes to the US for a year study abroad
August 2013: Returns to the US (went back to the UK to finish my undergraduate in 2012) and starts master's degree program
December 2014: Get married to my now husband after being together for 6 years :)
AOS
January 2015: Starts working on application
02/10/15: I-130, I-485, I-131, I-765 received by lockbox
02/23/15: AOS returned because they couldn't find my I-485 check ... bloody ********
02/24/15: AOS mailed back out
02/27/15: AOS delivered to Chicago Lockbox
03/06/15: Case accepted and routed to USCIS NBC (National Benefits Center) for processing
03/09/15: Checks cashed by USCIS
03/14/15: Hard copies received in the mail for NOA1 for I-485, I-131 & I-765 (waiting on I-130)
03/21/15: Received notice for biometrics, scheduled April 3rd
3/23/15: Received RFE :(
04/03/15: Went and did my fingerprints
04/11/15: Supporting evidence for RFE for Initial Evidence received by USCIS
04/20/15: Case status online for I-485 updated to 'ready to schedule interview' :)
5/14/15: EAD approved
5/16/15: Received notice for interview, scheduled for July 7th! (moved from June 17th)
5/21/15: Received EAD
7/7/15: Had interview
9/2/15: Received my green card! :)
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ukraine
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Here is weekly update.

Leo Wife Ukraine Pittsburgh 2/3 Chi, 3/4 Bio, 4/17 EAD received,

astoldbyme China N.Y. City 2/4 CSC, 3/4 Bio, 4/07 EAD received,

Icelego From ??? Nashua, NH 2/4 TSC, 3/9 Bio, 4/18 EAD received,

Hunny From ??? Baltimore 2/4 Chi, 3/11 Bio, 4/16 EAD received,

Youbac Lebanon, Los Angeles 2/5 Chi, 3/2 Bio, 4/30 EAD received, 5/20 Interview,

Obanla South Africa Houston 2/6 Chi, 2/15 Bio, 4/21 EAD received, 4/22 Interview,

Nevarez Mexico Los Angeles 2/6 Chi, 2/25 Bio, 4/22 EAD received, 6/1 Interview,

Insomnius From ??? St. Louis 2/9 Chi, 2/25 Bio, 4/23 EAD received, 7/?? Interview,

Vink India Chicago 2/9 Chi, 3/5 Bio, 4/24 EAD Received, 3/10 Ready,

Joanna France San Francisco 2/10 Chi, 3/3 Bio, 5/5 EAD received, 6/15 Interview,

Tink Mexico Santa Anna, CA 2/10 Chi, 3/4 Bio, 4/27 EAD received, 3/10 Ready,

Nathan From ??? City ??? 2/10 Chi, 2/24 Bio, 4/22 EAD received,

Ali India Houston 2/10 Chi, 3/17 Bio, 4/23 EAD received, 5/07 Green Card,

mockingbird Mexico Denver 2/11 Chi, 3/13 Bio, 4/24 EAD received,

rekrap Mexico El Paso 2/12 /Chi, 3/11 Bio, 4/25 EAD received, 4/30 Green Card,

Philly512 Colombia, Philly 2/13 Chi, 3/13 Bio, 4/27 EAD received, 4/30 Green Card ,

KMA Husband Mexico Raleigh 2/17 Chi, 4/10 Bio,

SA123456 UK, Chicago 2/17 Chi, 3/25 Bio, 4/7 Ready,

towson Pakistan Newark 2/18 Chi,

Meghan Canada Duluth 2/19 Chi, 3/6 Bio, 5/7 EAD received, 4/7 Ready,

nadnjess Pakistan Euless, TX 2/19 Chi,

happiny From ??? Wash, DC, 2/19 Chi, 4/6 Bio, 5/20 EAD received, 4/15 Ready,

Danni Ireland Dallas 2/23 Chi, 4/17 Bio, 5/15 EAD received

Codeblue Wife Russia Miami 2/23 Chi, 3/17 Bio,

mrsalmadro Philippines , Las Vegas 2/23 Chi, 3/23 Bio, 5/18 Green Card,

anikpezie From ??? Houston 2/24 Chi, 4/9 Bio, 5/15 EAD received,

ohiofeb15 Canada, Cleveland 2/24 Chi, 3/25 Bio, 5/16 EAD received, 5/19 Interview,

drjb China Jacksonville, FL 2/26 Chi, 3/17 Bio, 5/21 EAD received

nickmabz England City ??? 2/26 Chi, 4/16 Bio,

rodeo Philippines Las Vegas 2/26 Chi, 3/25 Bio,

1Brit UK Salt Lake City 2/27 Chi, 4/3 Bio, 5/21 EAD received, 6/17 Interview,

dcurtisa Canada Cleveland 2/27 Chi, 3/25 Bio, 5/19 Interview

Referdev UK Denver 3/3 Chi, 3/31 Bio, 5/20 EAD received,

andfp Colombia Oakland Pk, FL 3/3 Chi, 3/23 Bio, 5/19 EAD, 3/31 Ready,

Lanna Brazil Maryland 3/3 Chi, 4/14 Bio, 5/23 EAD received,

chewy Spouse England Kissimmee, 3/13 Chi, 6/10 Interview

nicknackzz Ireland Charlotte, NC ??????


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10 YEAR GREEN CARD PROCESS

July 22, 2017  ROC packet sent to Vermont.

July 24, 2017  ROC packet signed for in Vermont.

August 8, 2017  NOA received at house.  15 days since ROC signed for in VSC.

August 12, 2017 ASC appointment received. 19 days since ROC in VSC.

August 25, 2017 BIO completed. 32 days since ROC received in VSC.

August 11, 2018  18 month 'Courtesy Copy' extension letter received.  Critical number  297

October 20, 2018 18 month 'Official' extension letter received.  Critical number 297

December 4, 2018  USCIS Account shows: We approved your Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, 

December 4, 2018, ordered your new card for Receipt # EAC17297003XX, and will mail to the address you gave.

491 days from NOA issued by VSC until Petition approved.

December 7, 2018 USCIS sent notice:  Card mailed.

December 12, 2018 Ten year Green Card received from Lees Summit, MO

499 days from NOA issued by VSC until Green Card received.

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CITIZENSHIP PROCESS

December 6, 2018 submitted N-400 application on-line.  Estimated Completion Time: 8 months or August 2019.

December 8, 2018 received notice on USCIS that Biometrics scheduled . . . but the actual date was not yet shown.

December 11, 2018 saw in 'Documents' section of USCIS that Bio scheduled for 24 December 2018.

December 21, 2018 saw on USCIS website that they will be closed 24 December 2018 as extra holiday.

January 9, 2019 went for re-scheduled BIO appointment.  33 days after N-400 submitted on-line.

February 19, 2019 received letter in US mail that Citizenship interview scheduled for 26 March 2019. 74 days after submission on-line.

March 26, 2019 Citizenship interview scheduled for.  109 days after N-400 submitted on-line.

March 26, 2019 Passed Citizenship interview.

April 12, 2019  Received notice that Oath Ceremony had been scheduled for 24 April 2019.  17 days after interview.

April 24, 2019  Oath Ceremony completed.  29 days after interview.     139 days after N-400 submitted on-line.

April 25, 2019  USA Passport Application submitted.

May 3, 2019     USA Passport received.    149 days after N-400 submitted on-line.

May 9, 2019     Certificate of Naturalization and Citizenship returned in mail.

 

 

 

 

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ukraine
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Posted

I think that everyone who applied in February has already received their combo EAD/AP card.

But some have not informed the group about receipt.

Anyone not received EAD/AP card yet?


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10 YEAR GREEN CARD PROCESS

July 22, 2017  ROC packet sent to Vermont.

July 24, 2017  ROC packet signed for in Vermont.

August 8, 2017  NOA received at house.  15 days since ROC signed for in VSC.

August 12, 2017 ASC appointment received. 19 days since ROC in VSC.

August 25, 2017 BIO completed. 32 days since ROC received in VSC.

August 11, 2018  18 month 'Courtesy Copy' extension letter received.  Critical number  297

October 20, 2018 18 month 'Official' extension letter received.  Critical number 297

December 4, 2018  USCIS Account shows: We approved your Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, 

December 4, 2018, ordered your new card for Receipt # EAC17297003XX, and will mail to the address you gave.

491 days from NOA issued by VSC until Petition approved.

December 7, 2018 USCIS sent notice:  Card mailed.

December 12, 2018 Ten year Green Card received from Lees Summit, MO

499 days from NOA issued by VSC until Green Card received.

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CITIZENSHIP PROCESS

December 6, 2018 submitted N-400 application on-line.  Estimated Completion Time: 8 months or August 2019.

December 8, 2018 received notice on USCIS that Biometrics scheduled . . . but the actual date was not yet shown.

December 11, 2018 saw in 'Documents' section of USCIS that Bio scheduled for 24 December 2018.

December 21, 2018 saw on USCIS website that they will be closed 24 December 2018 as extra holiday.

January 9, 2019 went for re-scheduled BIO appointment.  33 days after N-400 submitted on-line.

February 19, 2019 received letter in US mail that Citizenship interview scheduled for 26 March 2019. 74 days after submission on-line.

March 26, 2019 Citizenship interview scheduled for.  109 days after N-400 submitted on-line.

March 26, 2019 Passed Citizenship interview.

April 12, 2019  Received notice that Oath Ceremony had been scheduled for 24 April 2019.  17 days after interview.

April 24, 2019  Oath Ceremony completed.  29 days after interview.     139 days after N-400 submitted on-line.

April 25, 2019  USA Passport Application submitted.

May 3, 2019     USA Passport received.    149 days after N-400 submitted on-line.

May 9, 2019     Certificate of Naturalization and Citizenship returned in mail.

 

 

 

 

Posted

I think that everyone who applied in February has already received their combo EAD/AP card.

But some have not informed the group about receipt.

Anyone not received EAD/AP card yet?

Received my EAD 5/20 ?

-------------------------------AOS TIMELINE-----------------------------
February 23,2015 - Sent in my AOS Application (I130, I485 and I765)
March 2, 2015 - AOS packet received in Chicago.
March 4, 2015 - AOS packet assigned to Missouri National Benefits Center. 3 emails received.
March 9, 2015 - Hard copies received for NOA1 for I-130, I-485 and I-765.
March 14, 2015 - Mail notice received for Biometrics appointment on March 23, 2015.
March 23, 2015 - Completed Biometrics at appointed time.
April 10, 2015 - Received an email notification for Interview appointment set on May 18, 2015.
May 18, 2015 - Interview day. APPROVED 
May 23, 2015 - Received my 2years GC
------------------------------1-751 REMOVAL OF CONDITIONAL RESIDENCY-----------
March 30, 2017 - sent package to CSC
March 31, 2017 - package received at CSC
 
 
Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Colombia
Timeline
Posted

Hey. Wanna update you guys.

Yesterday: I765 was updated to show usps picked up the card and included tracking number showing delivery for May 28 which is tomorrow.

Today: I485 was updated to show I'm scheduled for Internview the June 29 which is AWESOME!! I was expecting being interviewed by July/August.

---------------------------------- AOS ---------------------------------------------------------

February 28, 2015: AOS Packet Sent via FedEX to Chicago Lockbox: I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131.

DAY 19 - March 21, 2015: NOA for Biometrics Appointment scheduled on 04/01/2015

DAY 77 - May 19, 2015: EAD and AP has been approved "We ordered your new card"

DAY 84 - May 26, 2015: We mailed your EAD to the address you gave us/USPS picked up the Card

DAY 85 - May 27, 2015: Interview Scheduled for June 29, 2015.

** May 29: Traveled with my AP back to my country and came back three weeks after with no problems Click here to ready the report **

DAY 117 - June 29, 2015: Had our interview. Approved on the spot.

DAY 124 - July 6, 2015: Welcome noticed received.

DAY 134 - July 16, 2015: Green Card delivered to my home by USPS - END OF AOS -

---------------------------------- ROC ---------------------------------------------------------

DAY 1 - April 7, 2017: Sent I-751 to CSC

 

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Uganda
Timeline
Posted

Hey. Wanna update you guys.

Yesterday: I765 was updated to show usps picked up the card and included tracking number showing delivery for May 28 which is tomorrow.

Today: I485 was updated to show I'm scheduled for Internview the June 29 which is AWESOME!! I was expecting being interviewed by July/August.

Congrats and Good luck with your interview!

Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: England
Timeline
Posted

I think that everyone who applied in February has already received their combo EAD/AP card.

But some have not informed the group about receipt.

Anyone not received EAD/AP card yet?

Mine is being produced :)

********AOS Status********

February/March - Working on AOS Packet

March 12, 2015 (Day 1) - Priority Express Mailed AOS Packet to Dearborn Address

March 13, 2015 (Day 2) - Package delivered and signed for

March 20, 2015 (Day 8) - Checks Cleared Bank

March 24, 2015 (Day 12) - Received NOA hard copies in mail (I130, I485, I765, I131)

March 27, 2015 (Day 15) - Biometrics appointment received - April 8th

April 8, 2015 (Day 27) - Biometrics complete

May 6, 2015 (Day 54) - waiting..... :whistle:

May 8, 2015 (Day 56) - Interview scheduled for June 10th!

May 27, 2015 (Day 75) - EAD Card being Produced & AP Approved

June 3, 2015 (Day 82) - Received EAD card in mail

June 10, 2015 (Day 89) - Approved I-485

June 18, 2015 (Day 97) - Received GC in Mail!!! :dance:

Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Colombia
Timeline
Posted

EAD Combo Card in hands!! I'm so happy that made me book my ticket to go back to my country tomorrow morning. I hope to not encounter problems regarding admission while entering back in two weeks to the States using AP.

---------------------------------- AOS ---------------------------------------------------------

February 28, 2015: AOS Packet Sent via FedEX to Chicago Lockbox: I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131.

DAY 19 - March 21, 2015: NOA for Biometrics Appointment scheduled on 04/01/2015

DAY 77 - May 19, 2015: EAD and AP has been approved "We ordered your new card"

DAY 84 - May 26, 2015: We mailed your EAD to the address you gave us/USPS picked up the Card

DAY 85 - May 27, 2015: Interview Scheduled for June 29, 2015.

** May 29: Traveled with my AP back to my country and came back three weeks after with no problems Click here to ready the report **

DAY 117 - June 29, 2015: Had our interview. Approved on the spot.

DAY 124 - July 6, 2015: Welcome noticed received.

DAY 134 - July 16, 2015: Green Card delivered to my home by USPS - END OF AOS -

---------------------------------- ROC ---------------------------------------------------------

DAY 1 - April 7, 2017: Sent I-751 to CSC

 

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Uganda
Timeline
Posted

EAD Combo Card in hands!! I'm so happy that made me book my ticket to go back to my country tomorrow morning. I hope to not encounter problems regarding admission while entering back in two weeks to the States using AP.

Congrats again!

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Pakistan
Timeline
Posted

Hi.sorry for being MIA ---- but really there was nothing much to share except today. Just received message, my ead was ordered to be produced. Finally, got something after 95 days wait. Thanks God.

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Uganda
Timeline
Posted

Hi.sorry for being MIA ---- but really there was nothing much to share except today. Just received message, my ead was ordered to be produced. Finally, got something after 95 days wait. Thanks God.

Congrats!

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ukraine
Timeline
Posted

Hi.sorry for being MIA ---- but really there was nothing much to share except today. Just received message, my ead was ordered to be produced. Finally, got something after 95 days wait. Thanks God.

And you never had to do finger printing like the rest of us?


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10 YEAR GREEN CARD PROCESS

July 22, 2017  ROC packet sent to Vermont.

July 24, 2017  ROC packet signed for in Vermont.

August 8, 2017  NOA received at house.  15 days since ROC signed for in VSC.

August 12, 2017 ASC appointment received. 19 days since ROC in VSC.

August 25, 2017 BIO completed. 32 days since ROC received in VSC.

August 11, 2018  18 month 'Courtesy Copy' extension letter received.  Critical number  297

October 20, 2018 18 month 'Official' extension letter received.  Critical number 297

December 4, 2018  USCIS Account shows: We approved your Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, 

December 4, 2018, ordered your new card for Receipt # EAC17297003XX, and will mail to the address you gave.

491 days from NOA issued by VSC until Petition approved.

December 7, 2018 USCIS sent notice:  Card mailed.

December 12, 2018 Ten year Green Card received from Lees Summit, MO

499 days from NOA issued by VSC until Green Card received.

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CITIZENSHIP PROCESS

December 6, 2018 submitted N-400 application on-line.  Estimated Completion Time: 8 months or August 2019.

December 8, 2018 received notice on USCIS that Biometrics scheduled . . . but the actual date was not yet shown.

December 11, 2018 saw in 'Documents' section of USCIS that Bio scheduled for 24 December 2018.

December 21, 2018 saw on USCIS website that they will be closed 24 December 2018 as extra holiday.

January 9, 2019 went for re-scheduled BIO appointment.  33 days after N-400 submitted on-line.

February 19, 2019 received letter in US mail that Citizenship interview scheduled for 26 March 2019. 74 days after submission on-line.

March 26, 2019 Citizenship interview scheduled for.  109 days after N-400 submitted on-line.

March 26, 2019 Passed Citizenship interview.

April 12, 2019  Received notice that Oath Ceremony had been scheduled for 24 April 2019.  17 days after interview.

April 24, 2019  Oath Ceremony completed.  29 days after interview.     139 days after N-400 submitted on-line.

April 25, 2019  USA Passport Application submitted.

May 3, 2019     USA Passport received.    149 days after N-400 submitted on-line.

May 9, 2019     Certificate of Naturalization and Citizenship returned in mail.

 

 

 

 

 
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