March 2017 AOS Filers

[Californiansunset 336]

2 minutes ago, vosovski said:

I have a feeling that my wife and I will be waiting for her EAD until august 2nd (75 days after RFIE response received).

No idea why it would take so long. She has been to USA before, even had two visitor visas, one of which expired recently. Never overstayed visitors visa either.

I did include her medical papers with RFIE just to prevent second RFIE/RFE for medical.

Previous stays here have no bearing on the EAD processing times. I've been here on a J1, B1 and B1/B2 before and I've been waiting since February for my work permit. 

You can generally expect it to be processed within 90 days of the RFIE document receipt date. I'm an exception. 

[vosovski 33]

8 minutes ago, Californiansunset said:

Previous stays here have no bearing on the EAD processing times. I've been here on a J1, B1 and B1/B2 before and I've been waiting since February for my work permit. 

You can generally expect it to be processed within 90 days of the RFIE document receipt date. I'm an exception. 

Is it 90 or 75 after RFIE response was received by USCIS? Lady from USCIS assured me that within 75 days after RFIE was received there should be an update. Even if there is no update a service request can be filed for faster processing. This inconsistency is starting to feel like BS I used to get when preparing my wife's paper in Ukraine. Doesn't feel like america

[DorothyLa 107]

1 hour ago, Californiansunset said:

So happy for you but it worries me so much how I've literally seen everyone getting their EAD before me even though I've been waiting for so much longer. 🙄 I think I'm the only one from the Feb Filers who's left without EAD. 

i know that feeling. i watched everybody is getting their EAD who filed after me etc. It will come. put some service request and talk to your congresswoman/man

57 minutes ago, vosovski said:

I have a feeling that my wife and I will be waiting for her EAD until august 2nd (75 days after RFIE response received).

No idea why it would take so long. She has been to USA before, even had two visitor visas, one of which expired recently. Never overstayed visitors visa either.

I did include her medical papers with RFIE just to prevent second RFIE/RFE for medical.

i got update 76 days after then my RFIE. But you know, when they sent a RFIE/RFE it says they will put a hold. And i waited 20 days before i send the answer. So if i remove 20 days from 120 days, which makes 100 days. i don't know which one makes sense more.

40 minutes ago, vosovski said:

Is it 90 or 75 after RFIE response was received by USCIS? Lady from USCIS assured me that within 75 days after RFIE was received there should be an update. Even if there is no update a service request can be filed for faster processing. This inconsistency is starting to feel like BS I used to get when preparing my wife's paper in Ukraine. Doesn't feel like america

 

[Californiansunset 336]

49 minutes ago, DorothyLa said:

i know that feeling. i watched everybody is getting their EAD who filed after me etc. It will come. put some service request and talk to your congresswoman/man

i got update 76 days after then my RFIE. But you know, when they sent a RFIE/RFE it says they will put a hold. And i waited 20 days before i send the answer. So if i remove 20 days from 120 days, which makes 100 days. i don't know which one makes sense more.

 

I've done both. Service requests and Congressman involved (having heard from the latter). Nothing is happening. Waiting for the response to my second service request now and the lady said I can expect an answer after 30 days... like #######?! I'd be on day 160 then.

 

Never heard about this 75 day rule after  RFIE received. I've always been told within 90 days but up to 5 months (that was the IO who told me  up to 5 months). 

Edited July 6, 2017 by Californiansunset

[Asakelove 72]

9 hours ago, Cynthia68 said:

I think it depends, I knew my interview date before my card was being produced.

Can I please ask what status are you adjusting from?

[DorothyLa 107]

2 hours ago, Californiansunset said:

I've done both. Service requests and Congressman involved (having heard from the latter). Nothing is happening. Waiting for the response to my second service request now and the lady said I can expect an answer after 30 days... like #######?! I'd be on day 160 then.

 

Never heard about this 75 day rule after  RFIE received. I've always been told within 90 days but up to 5 months (that was the IO who told me  up to 5 months). 

you tried expediting too, right? i am sure you will hear something tomorrow! since it has been 130 days for you, 20 days max for you to hit 5 months. i am sure you will hear something before that.

 

stay positive, i tried my best to stay positive. it will come in the end. 

[jnicolel 10]

5 hours ago, Californiansunset said:

So happy for you but it worries me so much how I've literally seen everyone getting their EAD before me even though I've been waiting for so much longer. 🙄 I think I'm the only one from the Feb Filers who's left without EAD. 

Another February filer with no EAD card here.  We got the approval notice for EAD/AP March 16, but still no card yet.  We filed a service request over a month ago and an expedited service request a couple of days ago. The Tier 2 rep said that we should hear something by next week Friday. If not I am contacting my congressman.  

[DorothyLa 107]

1 hour ago, jnicolel said:

Another February filer with no EAD card here.  We got the approval notice for EAD/AP March 16, but still no card yet.  We filed a service request over a month ago and an expedited service request a couple of days ago. The Tier 2 rep said that we should hear something by next week Friday. If not I am contacting my congressman.  

you mean may 16 right?

 

[jnicolel 10]

3 minutes ago, DorothyLa said:

you mean may 16 right?

 

Yes. May 16. Woops.

[DorothyLa 107]

17 minutes ago, jnicolel said:

Yes. May 16. Woops.

they say call them if you can't get your card in 30 days. :S so weird, i hope you will get some answers soon.

 

[Mawiet 13]

16 hours ago, DorothyLa said:

 

Wow i just got notification that says new card is processing!!!

 

finally!!!

 

i hope you guys will see something soon.

Happy for you!  We are still waiting.  Its been over 90 days since our RFE.  Hopefully we get something soon.  We don't need her to work, but want her to have government issued ID.

[Californiansunset 336]

10 hours ago, jnicolel said:

Another February filer with no EAD card here.  We got the approval notice for EAD/AP March 16, but still no card yet.  We filed a service request over a month ago and an expedited service request a couple of days ago. The Tier 2 rep said that we should hear something by next week Friday. If not I am contacting my congressman.  

Oh okay let me rephrase it. I think I'm the only Feb Filer without EAD approval. 😉 

But oh wow that sucks! I've read posts from you before that said that you still haven't gotten your card yet but would've thought that you'd have it by now! How frustrating. 

I've contacted my congressman last Monday haven't heard from him so far. 

[Californiansunset 336]

10 hours ago, DorothyLa said:

you tried expediting too, right? i am sure you will hear something tomorrow! since it has been 130 days for you, 20 days max for you to hit 5 months. i am sure you will hear something before that.

 

stay positive, i tried my best to stay positive. it will come in the end. 

Yes, not allowed to expedite based on job offer because my main sponsor, my husband makes enough money for the two of us and vouched with the Affdavit of Support to take care of me blabla 🙄

They should not have this rule if you are beyond the 90 days waiting time for the EAD. 

I think I'll call them in a few minutes and ask to expedite. I'll write a pleading letter like that other VJ member did couple weeks ago who was on day 130. 

 

My employer who's waiting for me sounded a little frustrated yesterday when he asked me whether I have my EAD yet 🙄

[Californiansunset 336]

10 hours ago, DorothyLa said:

you tried expediting too, right? i am sure you will hear something tomorrow! since it has been 130 days for you, 20 days max for you to hit 5 months. i am sure you will hear something before that.

 

stay positive, i tried my best to stay positive. it will come in the end. 

The lady on the phone said that I can't expedite it after 90 days. When I said other people do it she said that's a service request because an expedite request is done before the 90 days have passed in order to get faster processing times. She said since I am passed the normal processing times an expedite request can't be done and wouldn't help my case anyways. What?! 😳

[kimy33 19]

17 hours ago, DorothyLa said:

 

Wow i just got notification that says new card is processing!!!

 

finally!!!

 

i hope you guys will see something soon.

congrats! happy for you!