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Card finally shipped today. When my husband gets home from work he's going to call about the tracking number. That's 4 weeks yesterday he's been waiting. His AP/EAD expires 13th September and if he doesn't get it before the he loses his job. Here's to hoping it gets here soon.

My card also shipped on a Friday and I received it on the Monday. Fastest step of the whole process! :)

Is the Green Card effective date, the date they sent the Welcome Notice?

Date on my card is the day I received the the "Card has been ordered for production" email.

Naturalization:

12/13/18: File online application

12/15/18: Receive notification for biometrics appointment (no date)

12/31/18: Biometrics

02/25/19: Receive interview letter (April 8 )

04/08/19: Interview, approved!

04/12/19: Oath scheduled for April 26 

04/26/19: Oath Ceremony! 🇺🇸

 

ROC:

04/26/17:  Sent ROC package

04/27/17:  Package received

05/20/17:  Biometrics letter received

06/02/17:  Biometrics

08/22/18:  Card being produced

 

AOS from F1 visa:

08/16/14: Sent AOS package: I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131

08/19/14: Package received at Chicago Lockbox

08/22/14: Acceptance confirmation text messages/emails

08/22/14: Checks cashed

08/26/14: Hard copies of NOA's received in mail

08/27/14: Biometrics appointment notice received. Scheduled for 9/8/14.

09/08/14: Biometrics

11/14/14: File service request (Day 88)

11/24/14: EAD/AP approved (Day 98)

12/01/14: EAD mailed

12/03/14: EAD received

03/12/15: Status changed to Testing & Interview

04/16/15: Interview, no decision

07/17/15: "Your card is in production" email!

08/07/15: Card mailed

08/10/15: Card received!

~11 months, 3 weeks & 4 days from filing to green card in hand, no RFE's~

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Pickle
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Well wouldn't you know it, I was logging in to my USCIS account to get my receipt number for when I call them. And my status had change to card mailed!! Exactly 3 weeks after receiving the "card in

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that, or you got a lazy one who didn't want to put in the effort haha!

ILikeSmores
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So I went to Marine corp recruiter today to talk about the documents I need, and to start the paper work, when he saw my Social Security card and my Green card he was confused, because my SSN card is

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cococacao   14

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Card finally shipped today. When my husband gets home from work he's going to call about the tracking number. That's 4 weeks yesterday he's been waiting. His AP/EAD expires 13th September and if he doesn't get it before the he loses his job. Here's to hoping it gets here soon.

If it shipped today, you should get it within a week. IO told me they send it through 2-day mail. But if it doesn't come soon, don't worry, you can renew your EAD! :)

http://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/employment-authorization-document

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My green card was made in 22nd of july that's the date I had my interview. I did not get the card until the 20th of August

(4/13/15): Uscis received my documents AOS EAD


(4/17/15): Notice date for Biometrics


(5/06/15): 11am, Biometric done


(6/20/15) Letter received for i-485 interview for (July 22nd 2015 9:35am wednesday)


(6/24/15): (on June 29th, I was annoyed because I have not heard anything about my i-765 for EAD, and case status was not updated since April 13th saying we received your package. So I called USCIS and after talking to them for awhile I found out my I-765 was already approved and letter was sent at June 24th 2015, so that was a good news, but I still have not received my approval letter yet and my case status is still not updated.


(6/29/15): Called USCIS regarding my i-765 EAD, read (6/24/15)


*(6/29/15): Went home later that day after college, and found out I did receive my i-765 approval letter :D But case status online still not updated.


(7/9/15): EAD Recieved :D


(7/10/15): Applied for SSN


(7/22/15): Aos Interview


(7/23/15): Green card / Interview approved card in production


(7/27/15): Welcome Notice mail received in mail ^~^


(8/01/15): Social Security Card Arrived :D


(8/10/15): Permit acquired :) 1 wrong on written test. (9/01/15): Behind the wheel test


(8/19/15): Notification my Green Card has been mailed :3


(8/20/15): Approved for my very first credit card (Amazon store card, $800)


(8/20/15): Green Card is finally here ! its so sexy!!!


(End of my AOS journey)



(Military / Citizenship)


(8/21/2015): Talked to Marine Corps recruiter, Fixed my Social Security card (Work Only DHS Removed)


(8/24/2015): Practice Asvab taken


(8/15/2015): First Poole program as a guest, tiring day


(8/28/2015): New SSN arrived, (Unrestricted)


(8/29/2015): Went to see my recruiter to sign documents with my wife


(9/12/2015): First time visiting Korea in 17 years. Thanks to my Green Card


(11/04/2015): Passed my Drivers license test after 2 tries, at Santa Teresa DMV.

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So I went to Marine corp recruiter today to talk about the documents I need, and to start the paper work, when he saw my Social Security card and my Green card he was confused, because my SSN card is listed as (Valid for work only with DHS autorization). I actually did not notice the problem until I went to talk to my recruiter. He said if I have Green Card I should not have a Social Security card that lists that, and told me go check with SSN office before we can further continue the process.



So I went to SSN officer and told them my SS card has Valid for work only with DHS authorization, and the person asked me if I got my Social Card before Green Card, I said yes. So he had me fill out a form of paper (Same paper as if you first signed up for Social Security card) And after filling out the paper, he logged all my information, and asked me to confirm if all was correct.



I should get a new Social Security card within 10 days that does not list Valid for work only with DHS authorization, and told me to destroy my current card once the new one comes in.



So for those that has their Green Card, and your Social Security card lists that, go check with SSN officer if you have Green Card in hand.


(4/13/15): Uscis received my documents AOS EAD


(4/17/15): Notice date for Biometrics


(5/06/15): 11am, Biometric done


(6/20/15) Letter received for i-485 interview for (July 22nd 2015 9:35am wednesday)


(6/24/15): (on June 29th, I was annoyed because I have not heard anything about my i-765 for EAD, and case status was not updated since April 13th saying we received your package. So I called USCIS and after talking to them for awhile I found out my I-765 was already approved and letter was sent at June 24th 2015, so that was a good news, but I still have not received my approval letter yet and my case status is still not updated.


(6/29/15): Called USCIS regarding my i-765 EAD, read (6/24/15)


*(6/29/15): Went home later that day after college, and found out I did receive my i-765 approval letter :D But case status online still not updated.


(7/9/15): EAD Recieved :D


(7/10/15): Applied for SSN


(7/22/15): Aos Interview


(7/23/15): Green card / Interview approved card in production


(7/27/15): Welcome Notice mail received in mail ^~^


(8/01/15): Social Security Card Arrived :D


(8/10/15): Permit acquired :) 1 wrong on written test. (9/01/15): Behind the wheel test


(8/19/15): Notification my Green Card has been mailed :3


(8/20/15): Approved for my very first credit card (Amazon store card, $800)


(8/20/15): Green Card is finally here ! its so sexy!!!


(End of my AOS journey)



(Military / Citizenship)


(8/21/2015): Talked to Marine Corps recruiter, Fixed my Social Security card (Work Only DHS Removed)


(8/24/2015): Practice Asvab taken


(8/15/2015): First Poole program as a guest, tiring day


(8/28/2015): New SSN arrived, (Unrestricted)


(8/29/2015): Went to see my recruiter to sign documents with my wife


(9/12/2015): First time visiting Korea in 17 years. Thanks to my Green Card


(11/04/2015): Passed my Drivers license test after 2 tries, at Santa Teresa DMV.

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Green card received today, 1 day after getting the message that it was mailed.

Good luck to everyone else who is still waiting. See you guys in 2 years!

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So I went to Marine corp recruiter today to talk about the documents I need, and to start the paper work, when he saw my Social Security card and my Green card he was confused, because my SSN card is listed as (Valid for work only with DHS autorization). I actually did not notice the problem until I went to talk to my recruiter. He said if I have Green Card I should not have a Social Security card that lists that, and told me go check with SSN office before we can further continue the process.

So I went to SSN officer and told them my SS card has Valid for work only with DHS authorization, and the person asked me if I got my Social Card before Green Card, I said yes. So he had me fill out a form of paper (Same paper as if you first signed up for Social Security card) And after filling out the paper, he logged all my information, and asked me to confirm if all was correct.

I should get a new Social Security card within 10 days that does not list Valid for work only with DHS authorization, and told me to destroy my current card once the new one comes in.

So for those that has their Green Card, and your Social Security card lists that, go check with SSN officer if you have Green Card in hand.

I don't know much about this, but it's ddd that he made you fill out that form. "Only with DHS authorization" essentially means "only if you have an EAD or green card," right? So you would just have to show your green card and you're done.

Oh well, good to know, glad you got that sorted out.

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I don't know much about this, but it's ddd that he made you fill out that form. "Only with DHS authorization" essentially means "only if you have an EAD or green card," right? So you would just have to show your green card and you're done.

Oh well, good to know, glad you got that sorted out.

Only with DHS authorization is a restricted social security card, as you can see here. (It will be the 2nd one)

http://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/cards.htm

It is for people with EAD / Work sponsor Visa etc.

For people with Green Card, it will be the First Option Unrestricted Social Security Card, which would apply, I am assuming everyone in this thread.

Maybe when you guys got the Social Security card, maybe you guys got the Unrestricted one to start off with, but for me anyways I got the Restricted Card (Only with DHS authorization)

If you guys got the restricted Social Security Card like me, be sure to go back to SS Office (After you receive the Green Card) and let them know you would like to remove the tag

(4/13/15): Uscis received my documents AOS EAD


(4/17/15): Notice date for Biometrics


(5/06/15): 11am, Biometric done


(6/20/15) Letter received for i-485 interview for (July 22nd 2015 9:35am wednesday)


(6/24/15): (on June 29th, I was annoyed because I have not heard anything about my i-765 for EAD, and case status was not updated since April 13th saying we received your package. So I called USCIS and after talking to them for awhile I found out my I-765 was already approved and letter was sent at June 24th 2015, so that was a good news, but I still have not received my approval letter yet and my case status is still not updated.


(6/29/15): Called USCIS regarding my i-765 EAD, read (6/24/15)


*(6/29/15): Went home later that day after college, and found out I did receive my i-765 approval letter :D But case status online still not updated.


(7/9/15): EAD Recieved :D


(7/10/15): Applied for SSN


(7/22/15): Aos Interview


(7/23/15): Green card / Interview approved card in production


(7/27/15): Welcome Notice mail received in mail ^~^


(8/01/15): Social Security Card Arrived :D


(8/10/15): Permit acquired :) 1 wrong on written test. (9/01/15): Behind the wheel test


(8/19/15): Notification my Green Card has been mailed :3


(8/20/15): Approved for my very first credit card (Amazon store card, $800)


(8/20/15): Green Card is finally here ! its so sexy!!!


(End of my AOS journey)



(Military / Citizenship)


(8/21/2015): Talked to Marine Corps recruiter, Fixed my Social Security card (Work Only DHS Removed)


(8/24/2015): Practice Asvab taken


(8/15/2015): First Poole program as a guest, tiring day


(8/28/2015): New SSN arrived, (Unrestricted)


(8/29/2015): Went to see my recruiter to sign documents with my wife


(9/12/2015): First time visiting Korea in 17 years. Thanks to my Green Card


(11/04/2015): Passed my Drivers license test after 2 tries, at Santa Teresa DMV.

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Only with DHS authorization is a restricted social security card, as you can see here. (It will be the 2nd one)

http://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/cards.htm

It is for people with EAD / Work sponsor Visa etc.

For people with Green Card, it will be the First Option Unrestricted Social Security Card, which would apply, I am assuming everyone in this thread.

Maybe when you guys got the Social Security card, maybe you guys got the Unrestricted one to start off with, but for me anyways I got the Restricted Card (Only with DHS authorization)

If you guys got the restricted Social Security Card like me, be sure to go back to SS Office (After you receive the Green Card) and let them know you would like to remove the tag

You are totally right in here - even I am in the same boat, once I get my GC - need to remove the condition.

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Just some additional information for those who received the Welcome Letter sent from USCIS office in Lee's Summit, MO location. The green cards are actually mailed from Corbin, KY 40701.

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If it shipped today, you should get it within a week. IO told me they send it through 2-day mail. But if it doesn't come soon, don't worry, you can renew your EAD! :)

http://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/employment-authorization-document

We filed for EAD renewal and they cancelled it after the 485 was approved. Hopefully it'll be in the mail Monday.

K-1:

I-129F sent to Dallas Lockbox: 20/09/2013

USPS delivery confirmation: 23/09/2013

Check cashed: 26/09/2013

NOA1 email: 26/09/2013

NOA1 hardcopy: 28/09/2013

Alien Registration Number: 18/10/2013

NOA2 email: 29/10/2013

NOA2 hardcopy: 31/10/2013

TSC ships to NVC: 12/11/2013

NVC received: 15/11/2013

NVC left: 22/11/2013

London received: 25/11/2013

CEAC marked as "Ready" 02/12/2013

'Packet 3' received: 18/12/2013

DS-2001 emailed: 02/01/2014

Medical: 13/01/2014

Medical logged: 16/01/2014

Interview scheduled (CEAC update called DoS): 23/01/2014

Interview: 20/02/2014...APPROVED!!!

CEAC case creation date changed: 21/02/2014

CEAC changed to Administrative Processing 21/02/2014

CEAC changed to Issued: 24/02/2014

DX delivered visa package: 27/02/2014

Entered US: 05/05/2014

Married: 04/07/2014

NOA1-NOA2 = 33 days

AOS:

Filed: 22/07/14

NOA1: 27/07/14

Biometrics: 02/09/14

EAD/AP:16/09/14

NPIW letter: 02/01/15

RFE for new medical: 21/05/2015

RFE mailed: 15/06/2015

AOS approved: 23/07/2015

Welcome Notice rec'd: 25/07/2015

Green Card rc'd: 24/08/2015

NOA1-NOA2 = 364 DAYS

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Looks like the week started on a better note for me - Got the status update email sometime back from USCIS stating that they mailed the card on 8/22 :wow:

But I don't think the card got picked up by USPS on 8/22, which was Sat !!! :no:

I checked online & there is no tracking # - nor my USPS dashboard showing anything coming my way/address.

I assume it will actually get picked up today.

Can you guys let me know what happened in your case? Do you think I need to call the customer service to get the tracking #? If yes, do I need to speak with the L1 support to get the #?

Your suggestions will be really helpful, as always.

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Looks like the week started on a better note for me - Got the status update email sometime back from USCIS stating that they mailed the card on 8/22 :wow:

But I don't think the card got picked up by USPS on 8/22, which was Sat !!! :no:

I checked online & there is no tracking # - nor my USPS dashboard showing anything coming my way/address.

I assume it will actually get picked up today.

Can you guys let me know what happened in your case? Do you think I need to call the customer service to get the tracking #? If yes, do I need to speak with the L1 support to get the #?

Your suggestions will be really helpful, as always.

I would say no, do not call. I do not see any reason that you should call. Your card is not lost, it was mailed over the weekend so I will say give it a little bit of time to get to you. You should receive it in a day or two. You will only get the tracking number in your USCIS status update once it has been delivered.

Naturalization:

12/13/18: File online application

12/15/18: Receive notification for biometrics appointment (no date)

12/31/18: Biometrics

02/25/19: Receive interview letter (April 8 )

04/08/19: Interview, approved!

04/12/19: Oath scheduled for April 26 

04/26/19: Oath Ceremony! 🇺🇸

 

ROC:

04/26/17:  Sent ROC package

04/27/17:  Package received

05/20/17:  Biometrics letter received

06/02/17:  Biometrics

08/22/18:  Card being produced

 

AOS from F1 visa:

08/16/14: Sent AOS package: I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131

08/19/14: Package received at Chicago Lockbox

08/22/14: Acceptance confirmation text messages/emails

08/22/14: Checks cashed

08/26/14: Hard copies of NOA's received in mail

08/27/14: Biometrics appointment notice received. Scheduled for 9/8/14.

09/08/14: Biometrics

11/14/14: File service request (Day 88)

11/24/14: EAD/AP approved (Day 98)

12/01/14: EAD mailed

12/03/14: EAD received

03/12/15: Status changed to Testing & Interview

04/16/15: Interview, no decision

07/17/15: "Your card is in production" email!

08/07/15: Card mailed

08/10/15: Card received!

~11 months, 3 weeks & 4 days from filing to green card in hand, no RFE's~

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You will only get the tracking number in your USCIS status update once it has been delivered.

What he said. Mine didn't get updated with the tracking # until it had been delivered to my mailbox.

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What he said. Mine didn't get updated with the tracking # until it had been delivered to my mailbox.

Got it, seems like the process is same like EAD, tracking # shared online only post delivery.

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Green card received today!!!!

K-1:

I-129F sent to Dallas Lockbox: 20/09/2013

USPS delivery confirmation: 23/09/2013

Check cashed: 26/09/2013

NOA1 email: 26/09/2013

NOA1 hardcopy: 28/09/2013

Alien Registration Number: 18/10/2013

NOA2 email: 29/10/2013

NOA2 hardcopy: 31/10/2013

TSC ships to NVC: 12/11/2013

NVC received: 15/11/2013

NVC left: 22/11/2013

London received: 25/11/2013

CEAC marked as "Ready" 02/12/2013

'Packet 3' received: 18/12/2013

DS-2001 emailed: 02/01/2014

Medical: 13/01/2014

Medical logged: 16/01/2014

Interview scheduled (CEAC update called DoS): 23/01/2014

Interview: 20/02/2014...APPROVED!!!

CEAC case creation date changed: 21/02/2014

CEAC changed to Administrative Processing 21/02/2014

CEAC changed to Issued: 24/02/2014

DX delivered visa package: 27/02/2014

Entered US: 05/05/2014

Married: 04/07/2014

NOA1-NOA2 = 33 days

AOS:

Filed: 22/07/14

NOA1: 27/07/14

Biometrics: 02/09/14

EAD/AP:16/09/14

NPIW letter: 02/01/15

RFE for new medical: 21/05/2015

RFE mailed: 15/06/2015

AOS approved: 23/07/2015

Welcome Notice rec'd: 25/07/2015

Green Card rc'd: 24/08/2015

NOA1-NOA2 = 364 DAYS

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