AOS September 2016 Filers

[MandEJ 46]

I called yesterday and requested an expedite for my EAD - they just emailed me about 20 minutes ago asking I fax additional information over (so my offer of employment, I'm also going to attach a cover letter explaining the situation). So I'll go find a fax machine somewhere and try to do that today!

[Everlast 49]

I called yesterday and requested an expedite for my EAD - they just emailed me about 20 minutes ago asking I fax additional information over (so my offer of employment, I'm also going to attach a cover letter explaining the situation). So I'll go find a fax machine somewhere and try to do that today!

Go to FEDEX. Very easy.

Cheers!

[petareño 15]

I just received an e-mail from USCIS saying they received RFE package:

Application Type: I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Your Case Status: Request for Evidence Response Review

On October 14, 2016, we received your response to our Request for Evidence for your Form I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS, Receipt Number MSCXXXXXXXX. Our National Benefits Center office will begin working on your case again. We will mail you a decision or notify you if we need something from you. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

Once a timely response to the request for evidence is received by USCIS, we review the evidence or information you submitted. If you submitted the requested evidence, we continue with the adjudication of your application or petition in light of the new evidence.

[zkibuta 0]

We finally got our paper NOA'S after 22 days. I am not sure what happened but at least they are finally here. Should we call in about the biometrics letter? I am afraid that we won't get it until after the appointment date or something...

[CornishConnection 0]

Hi all

Sent out aos packet to Chicago on 28th September.. and heard absolutely nothing! It looks as if the acknowledgement times have gotten longer in recent days, is anyone else having the same wait for receipt notification??

[Georgia16 2,858]

Hi all

Sent out aos packet to Chicago on 28th September.. and heard absolutely nothing! It looks as if the acknowledgement times have gotten longer in recent days, is anyone else having the same wait for receipt notification??

When did they receive your package?

[WAtoIA 0]

I called yesterday and requested an expedite for my EAD - they just emailed me about 20 minutes ago asking I fax additional information over (so my offer of employment, I'm also going to attach a cover letter explaining the situation). So I'll go find a fax machine somewhere and try to do that today!

Hi MandEJ,

How many days were you at when you requested your expedited EAD? Did you have your bio appointment finished yet? And who did you call?

All very relevant to me. My timeline has halted, but my current working visa is set to expire soon.

Edited October 14, 2016 by WAtoIA

[CornishConnection 0]

annie_losangeles, on 12 Oct 2016 - 3:01 PM, said:

Hmm I don't know how this works with the K1 visa but I could get a DL with my F1 visa. I just had to prove that I am legal here (F1, I-20, I-94)

I suppose it must vary between states. I can drive legally for up to one year in Massachusetts on my UK DL so my plan is to take the test etc in March once the winter is over and I have gotten used to all the different rules and regs.

[CornishConnection 0]

Georgia16, on 14 Oct 2016 - 11:23 AM, said:

When did they receive your package?

Likely the 1st October (Saturday) though regrettably it just got sent standard first class mail so we can't be sure

[MandEJ 46]

Hi MandEJ,

How many days were you at when you requested your expedited EAD? Did you have your bio appointment finished yet? And who did you call?

All very relevant to me. My timeline has halted, but my current working visa is set to expire soon.

I am 46 days in and have had my biometrics appointment already - from my understanding, you need to have completed it in order for them to consider the expedite (because essentially they rush out the FBI's check)

I called the National Customer Service Centre line. Spoke with a tier 1 officer who was a *total* delight and worded my request far better than I managed to! She read the request back to me, made sure everything was set and gave me a reference number for the request. And I did triple check with her, that a denied request won't impact my case in any way (it's just a request, if they deny it continues as it was).

I find it hilarious they emailed me asking for the additional information but then want me to fax it to them... why not let me respond electronically? Haha!!

[WAtoIA 0]

I am 46 days in and have had my biometrics appointment already - from my understanding, you need to have completed it in order for them to consider the expedite (because essentially they rush out the FBI's check)

I called the National Customer Service Centre line. Spoke with a tier 1 officer who was a *total* delight and worded my request far better than I managed to! She read the request back to me, made sure everything was set and gave me a reference number for the request. And I did triple check with her, that a denied request won't impact my case in any way (it's just a request, if they deny it continues as it was).

I find it hilarious they emailed me asking for the additional information but then want me to fax it to them... why not let me respond electronically? Haha!!

Thanks so much for your prompt reply! I'm still waiting on my Biometrics Appointment Notice (it's been around 36 Days, but I understand a lot of people from early September are experiencing delays), so I can't do these steps just yet. I'll be sure to follow your steps the moment I'm done with my (hopefully walk in) appointment.

I'm also planning on getting my local congressman to submit a request for expedition - are you doing this as well? Again, waiting until I have Bio Appointment before I can go for it..

All the best to you! Exactly one month until my work visa expires...wish me luck.

[bluematter 0]

Thanks so much for your prompt reply! I'm still waiting on my Biometrics Appointment Notice (it's been around 36 Days, but I understand a lot of people from early September are experiencing delays), so I can't do these steps just yet. I'll be sure to follow your steps the moment I'm done with my (hopefully walk in) appointment.

I'm also planning on getting my local congressman to submit a request for expedition - are you doing this as well? Again, waiting until I have Bio Appointment before I can go for it..

All the best to you! Exactly one month until my work visa expires...wish me luck.

File an I-129 request to extend. If it's an H1B, it keeps you going until you get your EAD. That's what I did. Likely that the extension would get rejected, but you would likely receive your EAD before that notification comes through.

[MandEJ 46]

Thanks so much for your prompt reply! I'm still waiting on my Biometrics Appointment Notice (it's been around 36 Days, but I understand a lot of people from early September are experiencing delays), so I can't do these steps just yet. I'll be sure to follow your steps the moment I'm done with my (hopefully walk in) appointment.

I'm also planning on getting my local congressman to submit a request for expedition - are you doing this as well? Again, waiting until I have Bio Appointment before I can go for it..

All the best to you! Exactly one month until my work visa expires...wish me luck.

No problem! I'm sorry to hear you're in a tough situation. This process really does not take lives into account...

I did not get a congressman involved only because I'd rather not involve an extra layer into this - it'd mean having to wait on someone else and I feel comfortable dealing with this myself. But I don't think it would hurt you to ask for help! They are there to help their constituents with troubles!!

Best of luck with everything!

[WAtoIA 0]

File an I-129 request to extend. If it's an H1B, it keeps you going until you get your EAD. That's what I did. Likely that the extension would get rejected, but you would likely receive your EAD before that notification comes through.

I came in on a J1 Working Holiday - I presume that doesn't fall under the H1-B umbrella?

[bluematter 0]

I came in on a J1 Working Holiday - I presume that doesn't fall under the H1-B umbrella?

Ah yes you're right! Do the congressman route nonetheless. I am too and they've been nothing but helpful - despite 2 hurdles already (biometrics and an annoying RFIE lol!)