AOS June 2016 Filers

[TuesdayBL 5]

I have been a silent reader after my biometrics appointment. Things got pretty frustrating when we received an RFE (Initial evidence- yellow paper). We managed to respond after almost 2 months. Days after, I made an SR online for my EAD since RFE was for I-485. Checked my status online on Oct. 14 (day after my bday) and it said my interview was scheduled for Nov. 16. No changes for either EAD or AP. On the 22nd, I received a hardcopy response for the SR and it says "Your form I-765 will be processed within 90 days of receipt of requested evidence". Didn't bother much about that since I'll be having my interview soon. But just last night, I checked my status again and my EAD changed to "New Card is being produced" and my AP has been approved! This process is just weird! I'm just grateful to have not stressed out much as I have read most of your own experiences.

I have a question about SSN, though. When I get my EAD card (which might take 2 weeks), should I get my SSN (which will state "valid for work only with DHS authorization") or just wait for the interview (if hopefully they approve) then apply for SSN (without that notation)?

Thanks for your guidance, congrats to those who already got their GC and good luck to those who are still waiting!

[Emmylou151 44]

Thanks for quick replies guys - you're awesome. It's much appreciated. Definitely good to know about my passport - I assume we still use that for traveling even with GC?

Well you managed to get GC in 6 months from filing so I'm looking at December possibly!

I know it's a waiting game.. I just couldn't find anyone filing in Ohio. I don't have a laptop/computer so it's hard using VJ at times to find what I need !! So really appreciate the help.

[Ismar&Brandy 46]

I have been a silent reader after my biometrics appointment. Things got pretty frustrating when we received an RFE (Initial evidence- yellow paper). We managed to respond after almost 2 months. Days after, I made an SR online for my EAD since RFE was for I-485. Checked my status online on Oct. 14 (day after my bday) and it said my interview was scheduled for Nov. 16. No changes for either EAD or AP. On the 22nd, I received a hardcopy response for the SR and it says "Your form I-765 will be processed within 90 days of receipt of requested evidence". Didn't bother much about that since I'll be having my interview soon. But just last night, I checked my status again and my EAD changed to "New Card is being produced" and my AP has been approved! This process is just weird! I'm just grateful to have not stressed out much as I have read most of your own experiences.

I have a question about SSN, though. When I get my EAD card (which might take 2 weeks), should I get my SSN (which will state "valid for work only with DHS authorization") or just wait for the interview (if hopefully they approve) then apply for SSN (without that notation)?

Thanks for your guidance, congrats to those who already got their GC and good luck to those who are still waiting!

If u wait to update your ssc it could take weeks to get the new one back. Our little office let us keep th original luckily because it would take a while. Thing is if you wait to apply even having EAD, most employers won't hire without one. So it's better to get one now. Hubby got one right after we got married before his visa even expired. We updated yesterday (didn't even know we had to! A friend told us!)

[TuesdayBL 5]

If u wait to update your ssc it could take weeks to get the new one back. Our little office let us keep th original luckily because it would take a while. Thing is if you wait to apply even having EAD, most employers won't hire without one. So it's better to get one now. Hubby got one right after we got married before his visa even expired. We updated yesterday (didn't even know we had to! A friend told us!)

Sounds good! I'll do just that. If GC is approved, the card would take time to be received anyway. Thanks for your wuick reply!

[Ischnura 285]

Feels like I might as well have just not been approved. My landlord has had my free card in his possession since Monday and our current address and hasn't bothered to mail it to me. He said this afternoon that his wife would mail it TOMORROW!!! I could cry this is so fricken stressful ?

[buzzz223 13]

Feels like I might as well have just not been approved. My landlord has had my free card in his possession since Monday and our current address and hasn't bothered to mail it to me. He said this afternoon that his wife would mail it TOMORROW!!! I could cry this is so fricken stressful ?

Don't be upset! At least you know where it is or who has it. No excuse though. He should've contacted you right away. Not like it doesn't say 'immigration' on the envelope and this is usually pretty important information, but hey....what does he care, right?!

Anyway, it'll only be a couple more days. You'll have it by next week and then you can relax ?

Unlike you, i haven't even received my EAD yet! My info pass appointment is this coming Friday. Though, I lost all my faith in USCIS and their processes and don't think anything will happen anytime soon.

[hokeihero 1]

 

Don't be upset! At least you know where it is or who has it. No excuse though. He should've contacted you right away. Not like it doesn't say 'immigration' on the envelope and this is usually pretty important information, but hey....what does he care, right?!

Anyway, it'll only be a couple more days. You'll have it by next week and then you can relax ?

Unlike you, i haven't even received my EAD yet! My info pass appointment is this coming Friday. Though, I lost all my faith in USCIS and their processes and don't think anything will happen anytime soon.

 

I am waiting for my EAD too, mine stuck in new card being produced since the 20th.

[Ischnura 285]

I'm sorry to hear that Buzzz? I'd have thought they'd have sorted it long before now. I wouldn't follow their online dates too much, honestly, our field office says it's still processing March O.o I really hope you get results soon hon. *hugs*

[hokeihero 1]

 

I'm sorry to hear that Buzzz? I'd have thought they'd have sorted it long before now. I wouldn't follow their online dates too much, honestly, our field office says it's still processing March O.o I really hope you get results soon hon. *hugs*

 

well, our field office still processing the case from October last year if it can make you guys feel better :(

[buzzz223 13]

I'm sorry to hear that Buzzz? I'd have thought they'd have sorted it long before now. I wouldn't follow their online dates too much, honestly, our field office says it's still processing March O.o I really hope you get results soon hon. *hugs*

Thanks! Yeah, after 2 months one would think the card would've arrived by now!?

And no, I don't really follow their online dates at all. It doesn't make sense since they don't ever update anything!

I'm just so tired dealing with it..

  

well, our field office still processing the case from October last year if it can make you guys feel better :(

Pffff...don't even bother looking!!! Edited October 27, 2016 by buzzz223

[sharon_helena 11]

Called USCIS today to see if they can expedite something, because I still have a pending job offer and my card status hasn't changed since the 18th of October. But they said I just have to wait and I can call back after 30 days (counting from the 18th).

[buzzz223 13]

Ok, so I had my info pass appointment today. The lady was very nice (thank God! I almost expected someone with a ' I don't give a sh**' attitude).
I told her that it's been 2 months since my EAD and AP approval but still no card. The case status changed to 'new card being produced' a few days before today's interview.
She said since it is in production now I should get it soon. I could tell she saw information on her computer and was very careful how to tell me without 'telling' me.
Also, they just received my fingerprints back!...and when I say 'just' I mean 10/24!!! Btw.. I had my biometrics appointment 3 1/2 months ago. I also asked her about my i485, if I can expect an interview soon.. and again she looked as if she knew something but couldn't really tell me. All she said that someone is working on my case and I could receive the gc sooner than later -> key word 'could'.
When I got home I made a few phone calls and decided to check if anything at all changed in my online case status.
Lo and behold there was an update and it was my i485 saying 'card is being produced'. No interview (yaayyy!!)
Looks like today was the day I was supposed to get approved, even if I didn't have the infopass appointment.

When it comes to the text message notification...didn't get one so far.

I'll be checking my status every 15min now I wonder how long it'll take them this time so send out a card It's not over yet...

[Kim Mertens 54]

That's great news Buzzz!!

As every morning, I checked my status on the I-485 again this morning as well. And My I-485 was also approved today!

But when I log in on my uscis now it gives me an error so other than "card is being produced" I have no idea what is going on.

I have not gotten a text or an e-mail yet either, although I have been approved since this morning..

[buzzz223 13]

That's great news Buzzz!!

As every morning, I checked my status on the I-485 again this morning as well. And My I-485 was also approved today!

But when I log in on my uscis now it gives me an error so other than "card is being produced" I have no idea what is going on.

I have not gotten a text or an e-mail yet either, although I have been approved since this morning..

Oh wow awesome!! I wish I had checked my status before I left the house... could've saved me a trip to Manhattan

Edited October 28, 2016 by buzzz223

[muccapino 22]

Congratulation to all of you who got approval on I-485!!!

I am still waiting for my interview to be scheduled since July 26th