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Filed: P-3 Visa Country: Netherlands
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Posted

Hi everyone!

Just received my RFE in the mail for EAD and another one for AP. For others who wonder how long it takes between the update online and the actual letter in the mail with the details; for mine it took 7 days. I live out in the country in Alabama so it usually takes mail a little longer to get here.

Both requests are asking for a photo ID which I put in the packet, but I'm grateful that's all they're asking for. And the letter was yellow, don't know why but I've read some people receiving blue letters for RFEs.

I have to send my reply overnight to Kansas, guess it's been to 3 places then haha.

Hopefully I'll get my approval before I leave the country the 23rd!! Praying!!

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Ukraine
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Posted

That is a blessing and congratulations on your daughter!

Thank you. :)

Click for K1 info

03/25/2015...........Sent I-129F package to Dallas Lockbox
03/30/2015...........Electronic NOA1 ( sent to CSC )
05/08/2015...........Electronic NOA2 ( approved !! )
05/27/2015...........NVC received
05/29/2015...........NVC case# assigned
06/03/2015...........In transit to Kiev
06/09/2015...........Status Ready (received email from consulate)
07/03/2015...........Medical
07/09/2015...........Interview (Administrative Processing for missing Canadian Police Certificate)
07/30/2015...........Delivered Canadian Police Certificate to Embassy
07/31/2015...........Approved!!!
08/04/2015...........Visa in Hand!
08/07/2015...........Entry into US :D
08/28/2015...........Married!!



AOS

01/20/2016..........AOS package arrived
01/22/2016..........Electronic NOA1 (3)
01/27/2016..........NOA1 letters arrive
02/05/2016..........Biometrics letter received
02/19/2016..........Biometrics appointment

04/01/2016..........EAD and AP approved

04/04/2016..........Green Card Approved

04/06/2016..........EAD and Green Card Mailed

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Poland
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Posted

Congratulations!

Did you get a tracking number? My card was mailed the same day as you and I still have not received the card.

It said that the tracking number was unavailable. Then on wednesday status changed that my card was picked up by the post office and then the tracking number appeared.

2 days for the card to be delivered. Exactly a week from approval.

K1 5.5 MONTHS & AOS 9.5 MONTHS & ROC 12 MONTHS

Spoiler

K1 5.5 MONTHS

1-129F Filed: 05-29-2015 |||  NOA 1: 06-05-2015  ||| NOA 2: 07-23-2018  |||  NVC Received: 08-20-2015  ||| NVC Left: 05-25-2015 ||| Consulate Received: 05-28-2015  ||| Packet 3 Received: 09-04-2015  ||| Packet 3 Sent: 09-05-2015 ||| Medical Interview: 09-09-2015  ||| Packet 4 Received: 09-25-2015 ||| Interview Date: 10-16-2015 ||| Visa Received: 10-16-2015 |||

US Entry: 11-14-2015 

AOS 9.5 MONTHS

AOS Filed: 01-13-2016 ||| AOS Package delivered: 01-19-2016 (Day 1) ||| NOA1 Hard Copy: 01-29-2016 (Day 11) ||| Biometrics Letter: 02-08 2016 (Day 21) ||| Biometrics appointment: 02-16-2016 (Day 29) ||| EAD Approved: 03-30-2016 (Day 71) ||| AP Approved: 03-31-2016 (Day 72) ||| EAD 'Card mailed' update: 04-04-2016 (Day 76) ||| EAD/AP Combo card received: 04/06/2016 (Day 78) ||| AOS Interview Notice: 09-09-2016 ||| AOS Interview: 10-12-2016 ||| AOS Approval: 10-12-2016 |||  AOS Card Mailed: 10-17-2016

ROC 12 MONTHS

ROC Filed: 08-25-2018 ||| ROC Package delivered: 08-28-2018 (Day 1) ||| Check cashed: 09-27-2018 (Day 30) ||| NOA1 Text and E-mail: 09-28-2018 (Day 31) ||| USCIS Agent Filed a Request for Missing Document: 10-22-2018 (Day 55) ||| E-mail notification that my NOA was mailed on 10-22: 10-24-2018 (Day 57) NOA1 Hard Copy: 2018-10-25 (Day 58) ||| Fingerprint Fee Was Received On September 27, 2018 : 02-25-2019 (Day 181) ||| Biometrics Letter: 06-01-2019 (Day 276) ||| Biometrics appointment: 06-12-2019 ||| New card being produced: 08-12-2019 ||| Card picked up by USPS: 08-16-2019 

 
 

N-400 Timeline

N-400 Filed: 10-01-2020 (Online)

NOA: 10-11-2020

Biometrics Reuse Letter: 01-21-21

Notice for scheduled interview: 02-18-21

Interview: 03-18-21

Posted

You can have the rep create a service request.

But an Infopass appointment is something that I feel, makes a slight difference. You really should make an Infopass appointment.

At the Infopass appointment, the rep will look up the details of your case and will create an inquiry on your behalf.

It may be coincidental but after the Infopass appointment, literally the next day, our EAD/AP was approved.

Speak to Tier 2. They should be able to provide you with a tracking #.

Very good advice. Thanks AirConditioner!!!

We'll do infopass.

Posted (edited)

Just received my EAD/AP card in the mail. It is exactly a week after it was approved. I never received any tracking number but am glad that the card arrived on time. :dancing:

Now, hope the I-485 will move soon but I had an RFIE last month. :cry:

Edited by jayess21

N400 Timeline

  • 09/23/2019: Applied and paid online. Received a receipt number immediately.
  • 09/24/2019: USCIS online estimate is April 2020 
  • 09/28/2019: NOA1 received in my mailbox
  • 09/28/2019: Biometrics appointment scheduled [waiting for notice]
  • 10/04/2019: Biometrics appointment notice received in mailbox 
  • 10/17/2019: Biometrics appointment in Revere, MA completed
  • 10/17/2019: USCIS status changed to "we reviewed your biometrics"
  • 10/17/2019: USCIS online estimate is March 2020
  • 01/01/2020: Interview scheduled for Feb. 5, 2020
  • 02/05/2020: Interview expected in Boston
  • 02/04/2020: Received interview de-scheduled [ugh!]
  • 02/11/2020: Interview scheduled for March 10, 2020
  • 03/10/2020: Interview passed. N-400 Approved.
  • 03/11/2020: USCIS status online says naturalization ceremony scheduled for 04/23/2020 [cancelled  because of COVID-19]
  • 06/05/2020: USCIS status online says naturalization ceremony scheduled for 06/23/2020. 
  • 06/23/2020: Naturalization oath ceremony anticipated.

 

I-751/ROC Journey

  • 05/09/2018: ROC window opened
  • 07/19/2018: ROC package sent to VSC
  • 07/20/2018: NOA1 sent extending Green Card by 18 months (So, Feb. 2020)
  • 07/25/2018: NOA1 received by me
  • 07/30/2018: USCIS online case status - recognizes case no. but has no update
  • 08/11/2018: Biometrics appointment letter received dated 08/03/2018
  • 08/22/2018: Biometrics appointment completed
  • 08/23/2018: Fingerprint review completed (according to USCIS online case status)
  • 09/04/2019: Card in production
  • 09/09/2019: Card mailed
  • 09/10/2019: Card picked up by USPS
  • 09/12/2019: Card received in my mailbox [valid until 09/2029]

 

J-1 to AOS JOURNEY

  • 12/2014: Married USC spouse 
  • J1 waiver procedures begun in 9/2014. That was completed in 12/2015.
  • 01/19/2016: Mailed AOS package through attorney (Day 0)
  • 01/20/2016: Received by NBC acc. to receipt notices (Day 1)
  • 01/27/2016: Fingerprint fee received (Day 7)
  • 01/29/2016: Soft touch by USCIS
  • 02/01/2016: Received NOA1 by mail for I-485, I-130, I-765, I-131 (Day 12)
  • 02/12/2016: Biometrics letter received for 02/24 (Day 23)
  • 02/18/2016: USCIS I-612 approval notice received in the mail [J-1 visa's 212(e) waiver] 
  • 02/24/2016: Biometrics completed at Boston ASC (Day 34)
  • 03/09/2016: Text & email update that RFIE has been mailed for I-485 (Day 48) 
  • 03/14/2016: Hardcopy of RFIE received (Day 53)
  • 03/23/2016: RFIE response delivered to USCIS by Fedex (Day 62)
  • 03/24/2016: Text update that USCIS received RFIE response (Day 63)
  • 03/25/2016: Placed EAD expedite request by calling USCIS due to job offer (Day 64)
  • 03/28/2016: Requested Congressman's office to follow-up (Day 67)
  • 03/29/2016: USCIS emailed requesting fax of job offer letter; Congressman also forwarded offer letter (Day 68)
  • 03/31/2016: Email and text notification that I-765 'card being produced', then 'case was approved' (Day 71)
  • 03/31/2016: Email and text notification that I-131 'case was approved' (Day 71)
  • 04/04/2016: Text notification for I-765 that 'card was mailed' (Day 75)
  • 04/05/2016: Notice of Approval of EAD/AP received in the mail (Day 76)
  • 04/07/2016: EAD/AP card received (Day 77) 
  • 07/05/2016: Interview notice received for 08/09 in Boston USCIS (Day 166)
  • 08/09/2016: Interview. Approved on the spot (Day 201)
  • 08/11/2016: Online update that card was mailed (Day 203)
  • 08/15/2016: Approval notices of I-485 and I-130 received in the mail. Hours later, green card also received in the mail. (Day 207) 
  • 08/25/2016: Applied for new SSN card without DHS restrictions
Filed: K-1 Visa Country: France
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We just received the EAD card, but it's not a combo card. It says not valid for reentry to U.S.. This is confusing since the EAD and AP were both approved on the same day (March 31st). Has anyone else gotten an EAD only card when they were expecting a combo card? Are we supposed to receive a separate AP card then?

Posted

It doesn't have the I-512 endorsement at the bottom? Then you are likely to get a separate letter.

K1 time line

 


I-129F sent: 12/23/2014
NOA-1: 12/29/2014
NOA-2: 06/05/2015 (158 days)
NOA-2 hardcopy: 06/11/2015 (6 days post NOA-2, 164 days total)
Sent to NVC: 06/16/2015 (11 days post NOA-2, 169 days total)
NVC receive: 06/25/2015 (20 days post NOA-2, 178 days total)
NVC case no: 06/30/2015 (25 days post NOA-2, 183 days total)
NVC left: 07/02/2015 (27 days post NOA-2, 185 days total)
Case Ready: 07/07/2015 (32 days post NOA-2, 190 days total)
submitted DS-160, paid visa fee.: 07/21/2015 (46 days post NOA-2, 204 days total)
Packet 3 sent: 07/25/2015 (50 days post NOA-2, 209 days total)
Pack 4 received: 07/30/2015 (55 days post NOA-2, 214 days total)
Medical: 09/17/2015 Interview: 09/23/2015 (108 days post NOA-2, 268 days total)
Interview Result: Approved Administrative Processing: 09/23/2015
CEAC Status Issued: 09/24/2015
Visa in hand: 09/28/2015
POE: 12/29/2015 Wedding: 01/11/2016


AOS Time Line

 

AOS package mailed: 01/13/2016
AOS package received: 01/20/2016 (day 1)
AOS NOA-1 text/email: 01/23/2016 (day 3), actual NOA-1 date 01/22/2016 (day 2)
AOS Fingerprint fee received: 01/22/2016 (day 2)
AOS check cashed: 01-25-2016 (day 5) Got 6 month NJ driver's license: 01-25-2016
3x NOA-1 hardcopies: 02/03/2016 (day 14)

Biometrics letter: 02/05/2016 (day 16) Biometrics appt (Elizabeth, NJ): 02/17/2016 (day 28)

EAD and AP approved email/txt: 03/29/2016 (day 67)

GC approval email/text: 04/04/2016 (day 74)

I-797 for I-765/I-131 in mail: 04/04/2016 (day 74)

EAD/AP delivered: 04/05/216 (day 75)

GC card being mailed status update: 04/07/16 (day 77)

GC received: 04/11/16 (day 84 post AOS NOA-1)

DONE WITH USCIS FOR 21 MONTHS!

ROC Window opens: 01/04/2018

 

ROC Time Line
ROC package mailed to Vermont 01/04/2018
ROC package received at Vermont 01/08/2018 (day 0)
Check cashed: 01/16/2018 (day 8 )
NOA-1 date: 01/09/2018 (day 1)
NOA-1 received: 01/16/2018 (day 8 )
Biometrics notice received: 02/09/2018 (day 32)
Biometrics appointment: 02/23/2018 (day 46)
Received 18-month extension letter: 08/13/2018 (day 209)
ROC Approved: 03/09/2019 (day 425)
Card Received: 03/16/2019  (day 432)
Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Canada
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hey y'all. I got my EAD in the mail today but its not a combo card. My AP has been approved thats all I know so I hope it shows up in the mail soon, although I did get updates on USCIS site about my EAD card in production, case approved, card mailed out, card picked up by USPS with tracking number and same day as this update the card was in my mailbox. Any how, I hope I get my AP soon since the EAD says "this does not permit re entry into the states" or something like that.

Also no change AT ALL on AOS - still says fingerprint fee received - no RFE.

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: China
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Posted

Wow congrats on the little heo luoi!

I got the update via email and immediately ran out to the mailbox. It's there! Opened and see the EAD card DOESN'T include AP :cry:

So the AP must have a different expiration date then. And it could be just a sheet of paper instead of a card.

We just received the EAD card, but it's not a combo card. It says not valid for reentry to U.S.. This is confusing since the EAD and AP were both approved on the same day (March 31st). Has anyone else gotten an EAD only card when they were expecting a combo card? Are we supposed to receive a separate AP card then?

hey y'all. I got my EAD in the mail today but its not a combo card. My AP has been approved thats all I know so I hope it shows up in the mail soon, although I did get updates on USCIS site about my EAD card in production, case approved, card mailed out, card picked up by USPS with tracking number and same day as this update the card was in my mailbox. Any how, I hope I get my AP soon since the EAD says "this does not permit re entry into the states" or something like that.

Also no change AT ALL on AOS - still says fingerprint fee received - no RFE.

Looks like I am not alone. And as of now I am still waiting for the AP to arrive. I highly doubted it would be a card. I am expecting an I-797C or some notice that says "OK to travel".

9/23/2015 - Married F1 in San Jose, CA

1/5/2016 - Sent joint PAR (130), AOS (485), EAD (765) to Chicago Lockbox (NBC)

1/7/2016 - USPS indicated delivery at PO Box

1/14/2016 - NOA1 email for all 3: 130, 485, 765

1/15/2016 - Checks cashed according to BofA

1/25/2016 - Received NOA1 Letters in our mailbox

1/29/2016 - Received Biometrics Appointment Letter in our mailbox

2/8/2016 - Fingerprinted at San Jose, CA Field Office

3/4/2016 - Suddenly decided to file 131 (AP)

3/21/2016 - Received NOA1 Letter for 131 (AP) in our mailbox

3/29/2016 - EAD "card being produced", then "case is approved" according to USCIS Case Status Check

3/31/2016 - AP "case is approved" according to USCIS Case Status Check

3/31/2016 - "Card Was Mailed To Me" according to USCIS Case Status Check

4/1/2016 - "Advance Parole Document Was Produced" according to USCIS Case Status Check... Err what?? I thought it's a EAD/AP combo card...

4/2/2016 - Received EAD Card in our mailbox... So it's NOT a EAD/AP combo card... I guess AP has an earlier expiration date? Oh no.

4/7/2016 - Received AP Authorization to Parole forms in our mailbox... 1 year expiration same as EAD...

5/18/2016 - Met with Congressman and inquired about I-485 status

5/23/2016 - Congressman replied that "cases are pending background check clearance." Oh no...

9/20/2016 - Applicant used AP at POE to enter United States

9/24/2016 - Received interview notice in our mailbox... Interview scheduled on 10/25/2016! Didn't receive any email notification... Hmm.

10/25/2016 - Interviewed at San Jose, CA Field Office. Case needed further review. Zzzzz...

10/26/2016 - AOS "Case was Approved" according to USCIS Case Status Check!!!!! Just one day...

10/31/2016 - "Card/Document Production... We mailed you the new card..." according to USCIS Case Status Check

11/3/2016 - Received USPS Priority Mail Envelope with GC in our mailbox! Green Card in hand finally!!!

10/1/2018 - Received USCIS reminder in mail to remove conditions

10/15/2018 - Sent Remove Conditions (751) application to Dallas Lockbox

10/19/2018 - Checks cashed according to our joint bank account

11/19/2018 - Nothing received in mail for 30 days

11/30/2018 - Received in the mailbox the 797c 18-month EXTENSION LETTER! Thank god!

12/1/2018 - Received in the mailbox Biometrics Appointment Notice

12/27/2018 - Fingerprinted at Louisville, KY field office

2/20/2019 - "Fingerprinted Review Was Completed" according to USCIS Case Status Check

10/9/2019 - "New Card is Being Produced" according to USCIS Case Status Check!

10/18/2019 - Received USPS Priority Mail Envelope with GC in our mailbox!

9/29/2020 - Applied for naturalization (N-400) online

9/29/2020 - Received USCIS update "Case was received"

6/15/2021 - Received USCIS update "N-400 Interview is Scheduled"

7/21/2021 - Interviewed at Atlanta, GA office. Passed! Oath Ceremony scheduled.

8/13/2021 - Oath Ceremony at Atlanta, GA office. Finally a US Citizen!

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: South Korea
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Posted

Looks like I am not alone. And as of now I am still waiting for the AP to arrive. I highly doubted it would be a card. I am expecting an I-797C or some notice that says "OK to travel".

We received the card today and it is indeed a combo card with the I-512 designation at the bottom.

I had the biggest sigh of relief when I saw it.

But I feel for you guys. Come on USCIS. These were supposed to be combo cards.

Posted (edited)

Ok guys and girls, here is the final update:

01-29 I-485 fingerprint fee accepted (approx 01:30 AM)

03-22 I-485 card in production (approx 10:00 AM)

03-22 I-485 Petition approved (approx 07:00 PM)

03-25 I-485 Card mailed 03-24 (approx 08:00 AM)

03-25 I-485 Card picked up by USPS, including tracking number 2 day priority (approx 05:30 PM)

03-26 I-485 Card delivered by USPS (Approx 02:30 PM)

03-26 I-485 Actual card got dropped in the mailbox (no signature required) at 12:45

01-29 I-131 NOA-1 (approx 01:30 AM)

04-07 I-131 Terminated due to other benefit (Approx 07:00pm)

01-29 I-765 NOA-1 (approx 01:30 AM)

04-07 I-765 Terminated, benefits through other means (Approx 07:00pm)

All times are Eastern.

That's it, we are done until ROC (I'm already looking forward to that waiting game :)

Congrats to the many approval I've seen over the last days.

Edited by Fr8dog
Posted

My GC Status just updated to card being mailed. Expect the tracking number tomorrow and delivery next week! Exciting!

K1 time line

 


I-129F sent: 12/23/2014
NOA-1: 12/29/2014
NOA-2: 06/05/2015 (158 days)
NOA-2 hardcopy: 06/11/2015 (6 days post NOA-2, 164 days total)
Sent to NVC: 06/16/2015 (11 days post NOA-2, 169 days total)
NVC receive: 06/25/2015 (20 days post NOA-2, 178 days total)
NVC case no: 06/30/2015 (25 days post NOA-2, 183 days total)
NVC left: 07/02/2015 (27 days post NOA-2, 185 days total)
Case Ready: 07/07/2015 (32 days post NOA-2, 190 days total)
submitted DS-160, paid visa fee.: 07/21/2015 (46 days post NOA-2, 204 days total)
Packet 3 sent: 07/25/2015 (50 days post NOA-2, 209 days total)
Pack 4 received: 07/30/2015 (55 days post NOA-2, 214 days total)
Medical: 09/17/2015 Interview: 09/23/2015 (108 days post NOA-2, 268 days total)
Interview Result: Approved Administrative Processing: 09/23/2015
CEAC Status Issued: 09/24/2015
Visa in hand: 09/28/2015
POE: 12/29/2015 Wedding: 01/11/2016


AOS Time Line

 

AOS package mailed: 01/13/2016
AOS package received: 01/20/2016 (day 1)
AOS NOA-1 text/email: 01/23/2016 (day 3), actual NOA-1 date 01/22/2016 (day 2)
AOS Fingerprint fee received: 01/22/2016 (day 2)
AOS check cashed: 01-25-2016 (day 5) Got 6 month NJ driver's license: 01-25-2016
3x NOA-1 hardcopies: 02/03/2016 (day 14)

Biometrics letter: 02/05/2016 (day 16) Biometrics appt (Elizabeth, NJ): 02/17/2016 (day 28)

EAD and AP approved email/txt: 03/29/2016 (day 67)

GC approval email/text: 04/04/2016 (day 74)

I-797 for I-765/I-131 in mail: 04/04/2016 (day 74)

EAD/AP delivered: 04/05/216 (day 75)

GC card being mailed status update: 04/07/16 (day 77)

GC received: 04/11/16 (day 84 post AOS NOA-1)

DONE WITH USCIS FOR 21 MONTHS!

ROC Window opens: 01/04/2018

 

ROC Time Line
ROC package mailed to Vermont 01/04/2018
ROC package received at Vermont 01/08/2018 (day 0)
Check cashed: 01/16/2018 (day 8 )
NOA-1 date: 01/09/2018 (day 1)
NOA-1 received: 01/16/2018 (day 8 )
Biometrics notice received: 02/09/2018 (day 32)
Biometrics appointment: 02/23/2018 (day 46)
Received 18-month extension letter: 08/13/2018 (day 209)
ROC Approved: 03/09/2019 (day 425)
Card Received: 03/16/2019  (day 432)
Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Ukraine
Timeline
Posted

So many with good news recently. :D

Click for K1 info

03/25/2015...........Sent I-129F package to Dallas Lockbox
03/30/2015...........Electronic NOA1 ( sent to CSC )
05/08/2015...........Electronic NOA2 ( approved !! )
05/27/2015...........NVC received
05/29/2015...........NVC case# assigned
06/03/2015...........In transit to Kiev
06/09/2015...........Status Ready (received email from consulate)
07/03/2015...........Medical
07/09/2015...........Interview (Administrative Processing for missing Canadian Police Certificate)
07/30/2015...........Delivered Canadian Police Certificate to Embassy
07/31/2015...........Approved!!!
08/04/2015...........Visa in Hand!
08/07/2015...........Entry into US :D
08/28/2015...........Married!!



AOS

01/20/2016..........AOS package arrived
01/22/2016..........Electronic NOA1 (3)
01/27/2016..........NOA1 letters arrive
02/05/2016..........Biometrics letter received
02/19/2016..........Biometrics appointment

04/01/2016..........EAD and AP approved

04/04/2016..........Green Card Approved

04/06/2016..........EAD and Green Card Mailed

 
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