April 2016 AOS Filers

[AmythS 2]

I know this however I think 14 days is a long time for the website / case NOT to update / reflect that they've received the RFE response. Didn't expect the EAD to get approved as estimated before the RFE was issued however I was expecting to - at the very least - get some sort of update on my I-485 case.

And the 90 day rule still applies, however it has reset for us - so technically I'm now at 14 days out of the 90 days.

Ckibs: You should call them, I got a notification too today, I know how it just doesn't follow a patter in notifying on websites and I'm sure your application has reached a certain stage maybe calling them will tell you more than you know...

[swizzle9 0]

Hey All,

I’ve been following this forum for a while but haven’t posted yet. I have a similar timeline with most of you. I don’t have the specific dates with me right now but everything was going off like clockwork, until I received that RFE. I still haven’t sent my response because I’m waiting for my joint sponsor to send me their paperwork (hopefully will arrive by the end of the week.)

I’m really stressed right now. I’m currently employed through my OPT but that expires mid July. My supervisor here told me if I don’t receive my card by June 6th, they’re going to start the paperwork to hire someone for my position. That really bums me out because I really need my benefits ( I have a chronic condition that I need really expensive medicine for) and I really need to be able to pay my rent as my partner is not making that much right now.

When I called, they told me that the EAD process was separate and that getting an RFE shouldn’t delay it. When I called to expedite it, they didn’t say anything either so I’m a bit confused. Man, I’m hoping to hear something soon because I really don’t want to lose my job! I’ve also been working with a lawyer but he has not been helpful at all, I guess he feels like it is out of his hands right now.

April 6th - Date filed.

Mid April - Received NoAs

Last week of April - Received biometrics notice

May 12th - Biometrics at 2 pm

May 18th - Received RFE (Need to resend my tax forms (even though I sent it), a copy of my birth certificate (which I also included) and even though I’m making enough money right now, my partner isn’t so we figured getting a joint sponsor would be a good idea but it’s totally dragging on longer than I had hoped.

May 26th - Called and submitted a request to expedite the EAD

Hopefully since everything else seemed to be processed quickly, maybe they’ll process my RFE and send me my EAD?

[Ryaton 0]

Hey All,

I’ve been following this forum for a while but haven’t posted yet. I have a similar timeline with most of you. I don’t have the specific dates with me right now but everything was going off like clockwork, until I received that RFE. I still haven’t sent my response because I’m waiting for my joint sponsor to send me their paperwork (hopefully will arrive by the end of the week.)

I’m really stressed right now. I’m currently employed through my OPT but that expires mid July. My supervisor here told me if I don’t receive my card by June 6th, they’re going to start the paperwork to hire someone for my position. That really bums me out because I really need my benefits ( I have a chronic condition that I need really expensive medicine for) and I really need to be able to pay my rent as my partner is not making that much right now.

When I called, they told me that the EAD process was separate and that getting an RFE shouldn’t delay it. When I called to expedite it, they didn’t say anything either so I’m a bit confused. Man, I’m hoping to hear something soon because I really don’t want to lose my job! I’ve also been working with a lawyer but he has not been helpful at all, I guess he feels like it is out of his hands right now.

April 6th - Date filed.

Mid April - Received NoAs

Last week of April - Received biometrics notice

May 12th - Biometrics at 2 pm

May 18th - Received RFE (Need to resend my tax forms (even though I sent it), a copy of my birth certificate (which I also included) and even though I’m making enough money right now, my partner isn’t so we figured getting a joint sponsor would be a good idea but it’s totally dragging on longer than I had hoped.

May 26th - Called and submitted a request to expedite the EAD

Hopefully since everything else seemed to be processed quickly, maybe they’ll process my RFE and send me my EAD?

I called to expedite on the 16th of May, opened a service request today. Job offer expires tomorrow, so who knows what will happen.

[Mengster 0]

Hey All,

I’ve been following this forum for a while but haven’t posted yet. I have a similar timeline with most of you. I don’t have the specific dates with me right now but everything was going off like clockwork, until I received that RFE. I still haven’t sent my response because I’m waiting for my joint sponsor to send me their paperwork (hopefully will arrive by the end of the week.)

I’m really stressed right now. I’m currently employed through my OPT but that expires mid July. My supervisor here told me if I don’t receive my card by June 6th, they’re going to start the paperwork to hire someone for my position. That really bums me out because I really need my benefits ( I have a chronic condition that I need really expensive medicine for) and I really need to be able to pay my rent as my partner is not making that much right now.

When I called, they told me that the EAD process was separate and that getting an RFE shouldn’t delay it. When I called to expedite it, they didn’t say anything either so I’m a bit confused. Man, I’m hoping to hear something soon because I really don’t want to lose my job! I’ve also been working with a lawyer but he has not been helpful at all, I guess he feels like it is out of his hands right now.

April 6th - Date filed.

Mid April - Received NoAs

Last week of April - Received biometrics notice

May 12th - Biometrics at 2 pm

May 18th - Received RFE (Need to resend my tax forms (even though I sent it), a copy of my birth certificate (which I also included) and even though I’m making enough money right now, my partner isn’t so we figured getting a joint sponsor would be a good idea but it’s totally dragging on longer than I had hoped.

May 26th - Called and submitted a request to expedite the EAD

Hopefully since everything else seemed to be processed quickly, maybe they’ll process my RFE and send me my EAD?

I am currently on OPT, and my EAD card is going to expire in the mid of July too.

The HR director in my company asks me to provide the new EAD card BEFORE the expiration date. He doesn't give me a specific date.

I don't understand why your supervisor has to have your new EAD card more than 1 month before the expiration date.

Does your supervisor ask you to resign from the company by 6/6 if you don't have your EAD card? Or you can still work until they find someone else to replace you? Either way, it doesn't sound appropriate.

I think you should talk to your supervisor again or the HR person in your company to explain your situation and to extend the deadline.

Don't let the company push you around. Good luck to you!

[Blessboy77 1]

You have 90 days to present the new card to your employer

[fakeymcfakename 2]

I am currently on OPT, and my EAD card is going to expire in the mid of July too.

The HR director in my company asks me to provide the new EAD card BEFORE the expiration date. He doesn't give me a specific date.

I don't understand why your supervisor has to have your new EAD card more than 1 month before the expiration date.

Does your supervisor ask you to resign from the company by 6/6 if you don't have your EAD card? Or you can still work until they find someone else to replace you? Either way, it doesn't sound appropriate.

I think you should talk to your supervisor again or the HR person in your company to explain your situation and to extend the deadline.

Don't let the company push you around. Good luck to you!

I'm in a similar mess - my OPT expires soon; waiting on expedite response. Company has been very helpful, though - offered to advance me some of my salary for later in the year if I have to go on leave until the EAD arrives. It's a huge issue for me personally, though, since my wife just graduated and the plan was for us to (finally) relocate so we can be together full-time. Until I have the EAD, it will be tough to do that. And the sooner we can relocate the better, since the interview will be tough if we have only just managed to start living together full-time.

You have 90 days to present the new card to your employer

Not always true. Many places have a policy of requiring the I-9 to be fully done by the end of the first *day*. Also, most large companies have at least some government contracts, which usually triggers E-Verify requirements too.

Edited June 1, 2016 by fakeymcfakename

[AmythS 2]

I am on my F-1 too as of now, there was a point of time when my EAD card was approved but misplaced by USCIS and sent to my old address...smh it took me another whole year to get the approved one again...I worked as it was approved...However, in most cases an employer will wait for you for about 90 days for you to obtain your EAD card... Some even let you work with a promise to pay you on a later date...

@swisly9 it really depends on your employer on how they handle it...request them to let you work till the start of July...And I am sure your card will be there even before then (seeing most March timelines).... Well if you have put in an expedited request call them and fax them a copy of your current EAD Card and your current Job and they will.

[swizzle9 0]

I am on my F-1 too as of now, there was a point of time when my EAD card was approved but misplaced by USCIS and sent to my old address...smh it took me another whole year to get the approved one again...I worked as it was approved...However, in most cases an employer will wait for you for about 90 days for you to obtain your EAD card... Some even let you work with a promise to pay you on a later date...

@swisly9 it really depends on your employer on how they handle it...request them to let you work till the start of July...And I am sure your card will be there even before then (seeing most March timelines).... Well if you have put in an expedited request call them and fax them a copy of your current EAD Card and your current Job and they will.

My employer is letting me work until my expiration date in July but what's making me nervous is that she's starting the process to hire someone new before I even leave. It really doesn't give me much room to keep my position. She said I can reapply for it but it's just a drag. I'm hoping the RFE isn't going to impact my EAD coming that much... Fingers crossed!

Thanks all for your great advice.

[maruska&chris 7]

OK, so I had to call there, because you people here are just stressing me out!!! I couldn't take it.

And what I found out? Well, the last thing she can see is that they sent me RFE on May 9th! So they haven't even opened my RFE response (If they even received it) or anything. She said that once they work on that, the online status will change, which basically meant to f*** off and don't call again...

[gpiper 77]

Was that with a tier 2 officer! The online status will change to received RFE along with email and text. No indication of when they will review and update you but at least you know they have worked on it. The initial officers will only tell you what you can see online anyway.

I at least got notice they received my RFE response but I think there is a slow down now on my case.

Twiddle thumbs time again!

[trudi 1,317]

I've not even had notice they received the FRE response, I checked online and it was delivered 18th May

Ok what number do I call them on?

[DerGraf88 5]

My interview has been scheduled!! It will be on July 6th!!

[trudi 1,317]

I've not even had notice they received the FRE response, I checked online and it was delivered 18th May

Ok what number do I call them on?

I called, he said it's up to the individual officer dealing with a case to update the website tracker and as long as USPS tracker says it was delivered I can do nothing but wait for 60 days from the receipt date

Ah well, that'll teach us to miss a signature!

[Moslund 94]

My interview has been scheduled!! It will be on July 6th!!

Wow congrats to you super excited for you

[DerGraf88 5]

Wow congrats to you super excited for you

Thank you!

To everyone else; i truly hope your cases will move forward quickly now also! Hang in there!!