Got AP, no EAD ye, no combo card?

[PerditaD 35]

Hi everyone,

Today I got the AP approval notice in the mail but I didn't get EAD yet so no combo card either. Does this mean that I will not get a combo card for AP and EAD or is it normal for them to first send approval notice for AP and then later a combo card too?

I sent AP and EAD applications at the same time, got NOA1 at the same time, they were also approved at the same time.

Thanks!

[Cody and Daisy 373]

I got my combo card like a day before I got just my AP approval notice.

So it'll come.

Has your status online said the card has been mailed?

[PerditaD 35]

Thanks for the reply!

Online status for EAD says We ordered your new card and it's been like that since Feb 18. For AP last update was also on Feb 18 and it says my AP has been approved an that they will mail my approval notice.

I got my combo card like a day before I got just my AP approval notice.
So it'll come.
Has your status online said the card has been mailed?

[Cody and Daisy 373]

Thanks for the reply!

Online status for EAD says We ordered your new card and it's been like that since Feb 18. For AP last update was also on Feb 18 and it says my AP has been approved an that they will mail my approval notice.

Okay that means your card is basically still in production, mine said that for a good few days and then changed to mailed.

It was then delivered the next day.

So don't worry, just give it a few more days.

[PerditaD 35]

Whew, thank you so much

I thought getting the AP approval notice might mean they decided to separate my AP and EAD so I thought I wouldn't get a combo card.

Thanks again!

Okay that means your card is basically still in production, mine said that for a good few days and then changed to mailed.
It was then delivered the next day.
So don't worry, just give it a few more days.

[Cody and Daisy 373]

Whew, thank you so much

I thought getting the AP approval notice might mean they decided to separate my AP and EAD so I thought I wouldn't get a combo card.

Thanks again!

No worries! I know how confusing it is.

When mine said ordered I thought that meant it was in the mail and was disappointed every day it didn't arrive!!

[PerditaD 35]

I know, right? Their status updates make me feel stupid lol, I always have to read them several times to fully understand them

You think it's safe to book a flight in 3 weeks from now? I really miss my family so I'm thinking about booking a flight before I receive the actual card, hoping 3 weeks would be enough time for me to get it in the mail?

No worries! I know how confusing it is.
When mine said ordered I thought that meant it was in the mail and was disappointed every day it didn't arrive!!

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[Cody and Daisy 373]

I know, right? Their status updates make me feel stupid lol, I always have to read them several times to fully understand them

You think it's safe to book a flight in 3 weeks from now? I really miss my family so I'm thinking about booking a flight before I receive the actual card, hoping 3 weeks would be enough time for me to get it in the mail?

I would wait until you have the card.

Just to be safe.

I think you'll have it by next week anyway.

Or at least till it says mailed because it arrives really quick afterwards.

[PerditaD 35]

Yeah, I know I should wait but I'm so excited to schedule it already

I'll be patient and wait, after not seeing them for almost 10 months I guess a few more days won't make that big of a difference

Thank you

I would wait until you have the card.
Just to be safe.
I think you'll have it by next week anyway.
Or at least till it says mailed because it arrives really quick afterwards.

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[Daydreaming 0]

It took ours about 9 days before it gave us a tracking number for the USPS, then you get it 1-2 days after because its sent through priority mail. When I first received the notice I looked at other timelines. You will definitely get it in less than 2 weeks.

[PerditaD 35]

9 days sounds good. It's been 6 already

Thanks so much for your reply!

It took ours about 9 days before it gave us a tracking number for the USPS, then you get it 1-2 days after because its sent through priority mail. When I first received the notice I looked at other timelines. You will definitely get it in less than 2 weeks.

[CowBoE 429]

Hi everyone,

Today I got the AP approval notice in the mail but I didn't get EAD yet so no combo card either. Does this mean that I will not get a combo card for AP and EAD or is it normal for them to first send approval notice for AP and then later a combo card too?

I sent AP and EAD applications at the same time, got NOA1 at the same time, they were also approved at the same time.

Thanks!

I'm in the same situation.

We received AP letter yesterday, and I expect to receive the EAD/AP combo card

late this week or early next week.

[PerditaD 35]

On February 24, 2015, we mailed your new card for Receipt Number MSCxxxxxxxxx, to the address you gave us. If you do not receive your card by March 26, 2015, please go to www.uscis.gov/e-request to request that we send your new card to you. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

[Cody and Daisy 373]

Woot!!!