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Does RFE (Initial Evidence) on I485 delay EAD

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bhashmi9 Apprentice

bhashmi9   2

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Hi everyone,

I couldn't really find much about this and I'm getting really frustrated so I'm hoping to find some people who had the same problem I have. I applied for AOS/EAD in start of Nov, 2016, got a NOA 1 with the receive date of Nov 17th, I got an RFE for my AOS (initial evidence) on 15th Dec, 2016. Sent the response back. USCIS updated the status Evidence received on 3rd January, 2017. I had my biometrics 5 Jan, 2017.
31 January (after 75 days) I put in a case inquiry (through the USCIS website) for my EAD, and I got a letter that says:

"Your case is within our current processing time. [...] Our systems show that we received your response to our RFE on your form I-485 on 1/3/2017."
On the 92nd day I again submitted the SR, got an email back the same day.
"Your case is under review you should receive the result soon.."

So I don't know how long they are gonna take. Now, I'm hoping to find people who had the same problem, and when i can get my EAD ?
Does RFE on I485 really delays the EAD?
 

Thanks,

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NancyNguyen Experienced

NancyNguyen   1,658

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RFE on i485 halts everything.

N400

12/06/2014: Package filed

12/31/2014: Fingerprinted

02/06/2015: In-Line for Interview

04/15/2015: Passed Interview

05/05/2015: Oath letter was sent

05/22/2015: Oath Ceremony

Davidblunt Contributor

Davidblunt   11

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I've been using the 'near by' cases feature on the USCIS Case app.

 

Cases mid-Nov are not yet getting issued EADs. They are behind schedule. 

 

I have a similar case to you and my personal opinions is I will get approval in 2-4 weeks.

Davidblunt Contributor

Davidblunt   11

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There have been 3 or 4 cases approved with RFEs on the visa journey EAD timelines page this past couple of days.

 

They were all approved around the 125-135 day mark so it looks like it pauses it, not resets.

 

So expect approval in about a month I'd say.

bhashmi9 Apprentice

bhashmi9   2

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46 minutes ago, Davidblunt said:

I've been using the 'near by' cases feature on the USCIS Case app.

 

Cases mid-Nov are not yet getting issued EADs. They are behind schedule. 

 

I have a similar case to you and my personal opinions is I will get approval in 2-4 weeks.

Which  USCIS Case app you are using?

Ebunoluwa Veteran

Ebunoluwa   6,136

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You can try to expedite with a job offer.

Spoiler

 

I-129F Sent : 3-31-2014, NOA2: 4-6-2014

NVC Received : some dinkelsberry yehoo in the house of clingons send our petition to the wrong consulate.

Consulate Received : July 30,2014 Transfer to right embassy complete.

Interview Date : Oct 22, 2014

Interview Result : AP , requesting another PC (not expired) and certified divorce decree (was submitted)Stokes interview via phone for petitioner 4 hrs after interview.

Oct 23 email notification visa approved.
Visa Received : Nov. 3 , 2014 VISA IN HAND.

US Entry : Nov. 21, 2014

Marriage : Dec 27, 2014

AOS send : May 12, 2015, received May 14, 2015 USPS priority

Email &text : May 18, 2015, check cashed May 19,2015, return receipt May 21, 2015 stamped USCIS Lockbox, NOA1 (3x) May 22,2015

Biometrics : June 1, 2015 letter received for appointment June 8, 2015, successful walk-in June 1, 2015

RFE : June 12, 2015 for income not meeting guideline. Income does ( ! ) exceed guideline.

RFE response : June 26, 2015 returned with a boat load full of financial evidence.

UPDATE: July 5, 2015 updated on all 3 cases, RFE received June 30, 2015.

Service request : Aug 12, 2015, letter received that it will be processed within 90 days from receipt of RFE.

UPDATE: Aug 24, 2015, EAD card being produced/ordered. ( 102 days from AOS receipt day and 55 days from RFE response received.) Thank you Jesus !

Emails : Aug 24, 2015, EAD approved, EAD card ordered.

I-797 EAD/AP approval notice received : Aug 27, 2015

EAD/AP combo card mailed : Aug 27, 2015, EAD/AP combo card received: Aug 31, 2015

Renewal application send for EAD/AP : May 31,2016 (AOS pending over 1 year). Received June 2, 2016,Notice date June7, 2016, emails,texts, NOA1 hard copy

Service request for pending AOS April 21, 2016, case not assigned yet.
Service request for pending AOS June 14, 2016, tier 2 said performing background checks.
Expedite request for EAD/AP Aug 3, 2016, Aug10 notification >request was received, assigned, completed. RFE letter requesting evidence for expedite, docs faxed Aug18

*Service request for I-485 Aug 3, 2016, Aug11 notification> request was assigned. Service request Dec 2, 2016.
AOS Interview letter received Aug 12, 2016

AOS Interview September 21, 2016.

Second Biometrics appointment letters received for EAD and AOS on Aug 15, 2016 for Aug 17 ( 2 day notice).

Second Biometrics completed Aug 17, 2016

Third Biometrics appointment letter received Aug 19, 2016 for Sept. 1, 2016. WTH ?!

EAD/AP (renewal) approval Aug 22, 2016, NOA2 received Aug 25, 2016

Renewal EAD in production notification text and online, expedite successful 4 days after RFE request response was faxed, Aug25mailed,Aug29received.

Sept. 21 Interview, 2 hour interview, we were separated and asked about 50 questions each for an hour each. IO was firm but professional, some smiles.
Several service requests made, contacted Senator and Ombudsman. Background checks still pending.
July 21, 2017 HOME VISIT.  Went well. Topic thread in AOS forum.
Waiting to skip ROC and get 10 yr GC due to over 2 year while pending AOS
AOS APPROVED Oct. 4, 2017 * Green card in hand Oct 13, 2017 !!!!!

First K1 denied after 16 month of AP. Refiled. We are a couple since 2009. Not a sprint but a matter of endurance.

 

Davidblunt Contributor

Davidblunt   11

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On 03/03/2017 at 6:10 PM, bhashmi9 said:

Finally after 106 days, My status has been changed to "Card has been produced" :D

 

Congrats. 

 

Your case are gives me hope I may be approved this week as we had near identical situations.

 

How many service requests did you do in the end and when please?

 
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