February 2017 AOS Filers

[LadieGrace 21]

8 minutes ago, Becci391 said:

No update on my case yet...wondering why people who filed after me already received a status update on their case...or is that normal?

I have no update on mine either. Did my biometrics last March 21st. Called USCIS yesterday for service request since its more than 75 days since we filed it. Yesterday I checked on USCIS web account it says the request is completed but status stayed the same. Im hoping to hear from them soon.

Edited April 28, 2017 by LadieGrace

[Becci391 339]

2 minutes ago, rosecloud said:

It's normal. Every case is different. It's important not to compare to individual cases because it'll drive you crazy. Just having like an average timeframe (i.e. EADs for most February filers won't be processed till next month without a request to expedite based on the processing times) is helpful. Don't worry! 

I can't expedite my EAD case since I don't have a job offer. But that's okay. I can wait.

Hopefully, I'll hear or see some news soon. May is around the corner.

[allyrose 31]

Hi everyone. We got an update on our EAD today, it says "Case was approved" and that they will mail us an approval notice. So this is good news! Once we get the notice, can my husband start working, or do we need to wait on something else? Also, still no progress on AOS, case still says fingerprint fee received. 

[Gingerspike 55]

Just now, Becci391 said:

Haha. Really?

I wouldn't mind an update even if it says 'Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview'. I mean I knew it can take forever but...yeah, a status update would be nice.

Yeah. We're like 4 days apart from filing and biometrics appointment.  Got my Timeline up here but I don't know how to put it in my signature.  I'm pretty sure your update is just around the corner. All of us will get through this eventually. It's just the waiting sucks.

[LadieGrace 21]

Just now, allyrose said:

Hi everyone. We got an update on our EAD today, it says "Case was approved" and that they will mail us an approval notice. So this is good news! Once we get the notice, can my husband start working, or do we need to wait on something else? Also, still no progress on AOS, case still says fingerprint fee received. 

Congrats on the approval. Im still waiting on mine. 

[Becci391 339]

4 minutes ago, Gingerspike said:

Yeah. We're like 4 days apart from filing and biometrics appointment.  Got my Timeline up here but I don't know how to put it in my signature.  I'm pretty sure your update is just around the corner. All of us will get through this eventually. It's just the waiting sucks.

For the signature: Click on your Username in the upper right corner. Next, you click on "Settings" and then on "Signature". Done

 

It's a waiting game...but I remember it was the same waiting game for K1 to be approved and everything.

[MR_E 34]

1 minute ago, allyrose said:

Hi everyone. We got an update on our EAD today, it says "Case was approved" and that they will mail us an approval notice. So this is good news! Once we get the notice, can my husband start working, or do we need to wait on something else? Also, still no progress on AOS, case still says fingerprint fee received. 

Very good. Congratulations !

Well the approval notice wont be enough for him to start working but he can search and apply for jobs atleast. He just wont be able to "work for pay" without the EAD in hand. Thats because any when he starts any job he is required to fill section 1 of I-9 form (Employment Eligibility Verification) on first working day. And on the third working day the employer would fill section 2 of the form no later than third working day after actually verifying your husband's possession of the EAD card. The main reason why you cant fill the forms with just the approval notice is that I-9 form contains "issue date" and "start date" fields, and the approval notice doesnt tell you the actual dates. Only the EAD contains complete information.

But congratulations once again. Atleast he's been approved ! Get your things ready and be prepared meanwhile.

[Gingerspike 55]

5 minutes ago, allyrose said:

Hi everyone. We got an update on our EAD today, it says "Case was approved" and that they will mail us an approval notice. So this is good news! Once we get the notice, can my husband start working, or do we need to wait on something else? Also, still no progress on AOS, case still says fingerprint fee received. 

Congratulations! I checked the Texas Service Center processing time for EAD and it says they're processing the ones from Dec. 2016. Comparing to your filing date, yours was processed early, so I'm thinking these processing times are not that accurate? 

 

You may get an SSN when he gets his EAD card so he can start working. 

Edited April 28, 2017 by Gingerspike

[allyrose 31]

Just now, mhbrz said:

Very good. Congratulations !

Well the approval notice wont be enough for him to start working but he can search and apply for jobs atleast. He just wont be able to "work for pay" without the EAD in hand. Thats because any when he starts any job he is required to fill section 1 of I-9 form (Employment Eligibility Verification) on first working day. And on the third working day the employer would fill section 2 of the form no later than third working day after actually verifying your husband's possession of the EAD card. The main reason why you cant fill the forms with just the approval notice is that I-9 form contains "issue date" and "start date" fields, and the approval notice doesnt tell you the actual dates. Only the EAD contains complete information.

But congratulations once again. Atleast he's been approved ! Get your things ready and be prepared meanwhile.

Do you know how long it takes to get the EAD in hand after we get the notice? And what do we need to get prepared for, do you mean the interview? Thanks! 

[allyrose 31]

2 minutes ago, Gingerspike said:

Congratulations! I checked the Texas Service Center processing time for EAD and it says they're processing the ones from Dec. 2016. Comparing to your filing date, yours was processed early, so I'm thinking these processing times are not that accurate? 

 

You may get an SSN when he gets his EAD card so he can start working. 

We already have an SSN. Thanks  

[MR_E 34]

Just now, allyrose said:

Do you know how long it takes to get the EAD in hand after we get the notice? And what do we need to get prepared for, do you mean the interview? Thanks! 

It normally takes a week or two before you get the card in hand. And yes by preparation I mean update your resume, make a nice cover letter, get some professional looking clothes and shoes, and practise some job interview questions and answers from the internet.

[Gingerspike 55]

3 minutes ago, Becci391 said:

For the signature: Click on your Username in the upper right corner. Next, you click on "Settings" and then on "Signature". Done

 

It's a waiting game...but I remember it was the same waiting game for K1 to be approved and everything.

Thank you for the Signature tutorial! That was easy, silly me. I'll edit in a bit.

[allyrose 31]

1 minute ago, mhbrz said:

It normally takes a week or two before you get the card in hand. And yes by preparation I mean update your resume, make a nice cover letter, get some professional looking clothes and shoes, and practise some job interview questions and answers from the internet.

Thanks! And yeah he's got all that. Says he wouldn't mind waiting tables if it means he can start earning some money!! lol  

[MR_E 34]

1 minute ago, allyrose said:

Thanks! And yeah he's got all that. Says he wouldn't mind waiting tables if it means he can start earning some money!! lol  

Same with me haha !

Best of luck !

[Becci391 339]

6 minutes ago, allyrose said:

Thanks! And yeah he's got all that. Says he wouldn't mind waiting tables if it means he can start earning some money!! lol  

Gosh....I could never work as a waitress again. I did that in Germany for a couple of months but had to realize that I'm not made for this kind of job.

Edited April 28, 2017 by Becci391