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3 minutes ago, Californiansunset said:

When I was talking to the IO on the phone he made clear that they are, even though they are IOs, just Customer representatives and can't actually do anything with the case... i think it was pure luck and good karma that after you called your status it switched to approved. 

When i called he said that he can see that I was supposed to get an answer to my service request today but that they still haven't seemed to look at it and that I need to call back Monday if I haven't gotten an update. I asked a bunch of questions to why/what/when and he always explained that he can't do much and can only say what he sees and that these IOs on the line don't do anything besides helping the customers with answers and putting service requests in. 

Yeah, that has been my experience. I called them two weeks ago and yesterday. I wanted to know about what's happening to my case. All they could help me with was put SR. I could not put SR yesterday as the first SR one had not crossed 30 days.

I have been waiting for 116 days now, without RFE/RFIE.

I-130 Timeline

09/28/2015 I-130 Sent

10/07/2015 I-130 NOA1

01/02/2016 I-130 NOA2 (I-130 approved)

02/25/2016 Received by NVC

05/11/2016 Received DS-261 and AOS invoice

 

AOS Timeline

03/10/2017 AOS, EAD, AP filed

03/20/2017 AOS, EAD, AP accepted.

03/26/2017 NOAs (3) received in mail.

04/07/2017 received biometrics appointment letter at ASC.

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Hi, everyone  I just want to let you know that my I-130 and I-485 have been approved. Our interview was last week, July 12th at the Raleigh Durham office. The approval notice for I-130 was delivere

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Hello everyone, I've been quiet on the forums for several weeks in part to preserve my sanity through the long waiting, but I've been keeping up with everyone's progress through the weekly digest, so

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YAAAAAY!!! My EAD status has changed to New card is being produced!!!

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Californiansunset   336

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22 minutes ago, thorin said:

Day 115, receive an email from the USCIS about an RFE. 

 

I haven't received any RFE/RFIE on any case so this is a first. 

 

It's for the EAD so I feel a bit frustrated and bummed to say the least. 

Oh wow that's a late RFE. I'm sorry to hear that. They probably were finally going to process it and noticed the mistake/missing document. Do you have an idea what it's for? Since it's 'only' a RFE and not RFIE it'll continue processing where it left of as soon as they get the requested documents instead of turning the waiting time back to 0. That's the good news...

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23 minutes ago, thorin said:

Day 115, receive an email from the USCIS about an RFE. 

 

I haven't received any RFE/RFIE on any case so this is a first. 

 

It's for the EAD so I feel a bit frustrated and bummed to say the least. 

I feel you on our Day 90 I got a notification for RFE on i485 asking for a copy for our marriage certificate when in the very first place our number one in the checklist before submitting our application is a copy of marriage certificate. I called USCIS they said possibly the officer over looked it :(((( I even told the guy why are they sending RFE just now when it is exactly 90 days and our EAD is still pending. According to who I spoke to he said it wont affect the EAD process, hopefully. our attorney advised us to just follow what they are asking for... Today we got the notification that our RFE response was received. Hopefully we will hear some good news soon! this whole process is soo frustrating. Good Luck to us who are still waiting and praying everyday for an answer already!

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13 hours ago, rose michigan said:

Card was mailed to me yaaay:jest:

Congratulations!!! I'm happy for you! 

Filed for concurrent I-130 / Adjustment of Status with EAD and AP: 

2017-03-07 - Lawyer mailed out the packet to Chicago Lockbox office ----- (I chose this as my DAY 1) 

2017-03-09 - Application packet was delivered to Chicago Lockbox

2017-03-10 - Priority Date for all cases  

2017-03-20 - USCIS cashed the check

2017-03-23 - Received four notices - I-130 / I-485 / I-765 / I-131

2017-03-27 - Received email that they are sending an RFIE notice

2017-03-31 - Lawyer received the RFIE yellow notice 

2017-04-03 - Response to RFIE mailed out today

2017-04-05 - Response to RFIE was delivered to NBC, Lee's Summit, MO 

2017-04-07 - USCIS acknowledged receipt of the reply to RFIE 

2017-04-07 - Received biometric appointment letter in the mail 

2017-04-18 - Biometric appointment 

2017-05-17 - Status changed to "We ordered your new card..."

2017-05-19 - Status changed to "We mailed your new card..."

2017-05-22 - Received approval notices for EAD and AP

2017-05-23 - Received EAD/AP combo card in the mail

2017-06-09 - Received email that interview is scheduled on July 12th

2017-07-12 - Interview day

2017-07-12 - Status changed to "We updated your name..." for my I-485 and I-130

2017-07-14 - Status changed to "We ordered your new card.." for my I-485

2017-07-17 - Received approval notice by mail for I-130

2017-07-18 - Status changed to "We mailed your new card..." for my I-485

2017-07-20 - Received I-485 approval / Welcome Notice by mail 

2017-07-21 - Received greencard in the mail. --------- (DAY 137)

See you in ROC!! 

 

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On 7/5/2017 at 5:55 PM, DorothyLa said:

 

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

 

finally!!!

 

i hope you guys will see something soon.

Congratulations!!!!!! So happy for you!!!! 

Filed for concurrent I-130 / Adjustment of Status with EAD and AP: 

2017-03-07 - Lawyer mailed out the packet to Chicago Lockbox office ----- (I chose this as my DAY 1) 

2017-03-09 - Application packet was delivered to Chicago Lockbox

2017-03-10 - Priority Date for all cases  

2017-03-20 - USCIS cashed the check

2017-03-23 - Received four notices - I-130 / I-485 / I-765 / I-131

2017-03-27 - Received email that they are sending an RFIE notice

2017-03-31 - Lawyer received the RFIE yellow notice 

2017-04-03 - Response to RFIE mailed out today

2017-04-05 - Response to RFIE was delivered to NBC, Lee's Summit, MO 

2017-04-07 - USCIS acknowledged receipt of the reply to RFIE 

2017-04-07 - Received biometric appointment letter in the mail 

2017-04-18 - Biometric appointment 

2017-05-17 - Status changed to "We ordered your new card..."

2017-05-19 - Status changed to "We mailed your new card..."

2017-05-22 - Received approval notices for EAD and AP

2017-05-23 - Received EAD/AP combo card in the mail

2017-06-09 - Received email that interview is scheduled on July 12th

2017-07-12 - Interview day

2017-07-12 - Status changed to "We updated your name..." for my I-485 and I-130

2017-07-14 - Status changed to "We ordered your new card.." for my I-485

2017-07-17 - Received approval notice by mail for I-130

2017-07-18 - Status changed to "We mailed your new card..." for my I-485

2017-07-20 - Received I-485 approval / Welcome Notice by mail 

2017-07-21 - Received greencard in the mail. --------- (DAY 137)

See you in ROC!! 

 

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Soooooo what's the next thing after the notification that RFIE response was received? Should I be expecting interview now? According to the processing times no VJ I won't be getting it any time soon. What if my current EAD expires before I get the green card? Do I have to reapply for EAD/AP?

 

On a different note- did anybody has any experience traveling on AP with married name and passport with maiden name? Planning a trip abroad and I'm unsure if I'll be able to come back to the country ;))

 

Have a wonderful weekend everybody! 

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Got my EAD card exactly 102 days after mailing my application. Post marked on 07/05/2017 and it was delivered 07/07/2017, 2 days in mail. Look at my signature for more detail and timeline.

Good luck to all my friends here. Now the big wait is on for appointment.

 

P.S. My card is of an older design and not the 2017 redesigned version.

Day -1540 (01-07-2013) I-130 Sent (Under F2A because spouse was LPR).

Day -1327 (08-08-2013) I-130 Approved.

Day +0000 (03-27-2017) I-485 Sent. (Under IR-8 because spouse has naturalized).

Day +0002 (03-29-2017) I-485 Received.

Day +0009 (04/05/2017) Check Cashed.

Day +0009 (04/05/2017) I-485 Online Status (Fingerprint Fee Accepted).

Day +0009 (04/05/2017) I-485 Text/Email Notification Received.

Day +0014 (04/10/2017) I-485 Notice of Action Received.

Day +0018 (04/14/2017) Fingerprint Appointment Notice Received.

Day +0028 (04/24/2017) Biometric Done.

Day +0072 (06/07/2017) Ready to Schedule for Appointment.

Day +0095 (06/30/2017) EAD Card Being Produced.

Day +0098 (07/03/2017) EAD Case Was Approved.

Day +0101 (07/06/2017) EAD Card Was Mailed.

Day +0102 (07/07/2017) EAD Received.

Day +0207 (10/20/2017) SR Filed for 6+ Months.

Day +0246 (11/28/2017) Sent Letter to congressional representative.

Day +0267 (12/19/2017) Interview Letter Issued

Day +0274 (12/26/2017) Interview Letter Received

Day +0303 (01/24/2017) Interview Day

Day +0305 (01/26/2017) Green Card Was Mailed

Day +0308 (01/29/2017) I-485 Approval Notice of Action Received

Day +0309 (01/30/2017) Green Card Received

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18 minutes ago, Kalciaa said:

Soooooo what's the next thing after the notification that RFIE response was received? Should I be expecting interview now? According to the processing times no VJ I won't be getting it any time soon. What if my current EAD expires before I get the green card? Do I have to reapply for EAD/AP?

 

On a different note- did anybody has any experience traveling on AP with married name and passport with maiden name? Planning a trip abroad and I'm unsure if I'll be able to come back to the country ;))

 

Have a wonderful weekend everybody! 

Book the flight in the maiden name you have on your passport. That is all that matters to the airline to let you fly. When you enter the US all you need to show the CBP officer is the passport, AP and marriage certificate with name change. I'd bring the I-797 of the I-485 as well though.. just in case.

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58 minutes ago, Kalciaa said:

Soooooo what's the next thing after the notification that RFIE response was received? Should I be expecting interview now? According to the processing times no VJ I won't be getting it any time soon. What if my current EAD expires before I get the green card? Do I have to reapply for EAD/AP?

 

On a different note- did anybody has any experience traveling on AP with married name and passport with maiden name? Planning a trip abroad and I'm unsure if I'll be able to come back to the country ;))

 

Have a wonderful weekend everybody! 

I came back from Germany with the EAD/combo card and arrived at LAX, 2 weeks ago. I had no problems at POE. They checked my passport, took fingerprints and picture than I had to go with an officer to a "second review" room. I waited there for about 10 min. Than they gave me back my passport stamped with "paroled" until June 2018. I brought all my NOAs and marriage certificate but they didn't even ask for it. This was the best experience I ever had when entering the US 😃

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6 hours ago, Californiansunset said:

When I was talking to the IO on the phone he made clear that they are, even though they are IOs, just Customer representatives and can't actually do anything with the case... i think it was pure luck and good karma that after you called your status it switched to approved. 

When i called he said that he can see that I was supposed to get an answer to my service request today but that they still haven't seemed to look at it and that I need to call back Monday if I haven't gotten an update. I asked a bunch of questions to why/what/when and he always explained that he can't do much and can only say what he sees and that these IOs on the line don't do anything besides helping the customers with answers and putting service requests in. 

I never meant to say it in that way. What I was trying to say is that i just wanted to know what they meant with under review and if/or there was something wrong with my case, like not gotten a letter or something. He put me on hold twice to look at things. I did talk to a tier 2 officer. I know it was just dumb luck that that all happened in a two hour window. I was just thinking that if you ask them what does this or this mean, you might have more luck. That was even what the girl suggested when I first called. She said sometimes tier 2's can see more on your case. At least that's what they told me.

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EAD new card is being produced as of yesterday! That's 101 days since our NOA.

06/23/2016 I-129F sent, 06/27/16 NOA1 Electronic, 06/30/16 NOA1 Paper

08/25/2016 RFE Electronic, 08/29/2016 RFE Paper, 09/07/2016 RFE Corrections Received

09/15/2016 NOA2 Electronic, 09/07/2016 NOA2 Paper

09/30/2016 NVC Received, 10/04/2016 NVC Case number assigned

10/26/2016 Medical exams

11/22/2016 Interview - APPROVED!

11/28/2016 Visa/Passport shipped (Via Brazil Postal Service)

12/01/2016 Visa/Passport received, 12/02/2016 POE DFW, 12/14/2016 Married

02/24/2017 i485 sent

03/15/2017 NOA1

03/24/2017 RFE

03/31/2017 RFE Response Received

04/12/2017 Biometrics

07/07/2017 EAD produced, 07/11/2017 mailed, 07/14/2017 Received

02/14/2028 RFE, 03/06/2018 Response received

03/07/2018 i485 Approved! No interview. 03/12/2018 Paper NOA received, no SMS notification.

03/15/2018 2 year Green Card Received!!!

02/07/2020 i751 sent

02/12/2020 Paper NOA sent for i751

06/21/2021 Interview notice letter

07/29/2021 Interview

07/30/2021 Approved!

08/05/2021 10 Year GC received!

 

 

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Action on my wife's EAD - "On July 8, 2017, we ordered your new card " :jest:

Exactly 74 days after USCIS received our response to a Request for Initial Evidence (the birth certificate).
It's been 110 days since the initial filing was received back on March 20.

 

Still waiting on Advance Parole and an Interview Date... from what I am told they restart the clock off the response to the RFIE date.

 

 

 

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Has anyone tried to contact USCIs on a Saturday before? It says the customer service hotline is available on saturdays from 9am-5pm in each time zone but it doesn't give me the option to talk to someone. 

My third service request went through and it says a notice was mailed. It still doesn't say that it was approved on the app and I haven't received a status change via text or email. I'm very confused. Day 132 since the receive date and Day 98 since RFIE receive date. 

 
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