August 2017 AOS Filers

[Olya 19]

56 minutes ago, Hamilton said:

Congrats! I'm guessing it'll be a combo card. Do you think the Congressperson is the reason it moved along? Did they say that they did actually contact USCIS?

Thank you!

 

Yes, I’m pretty sure. 

 

Yes, they sent us an official mail the day they contacted USCIS. 

 

[borodine01 94]

Keep Hope alive everyone! I contacted my congressman as of right now they not helping much but I'm still hoping something will change this week.

[Denglish 58]

It’s absolutely maddening that all of the August filers haven’t gotten their EAD yet and that you can’t get any kind of useful information out of them. But maybe the silver lining is that since the EAD process took so long the rest of the AOS process will kind of fly by. I just got a text that my husband’s interview has been scheduled for Feb. 23. It’s actually right on target for total processing time. I assumed it would be 6 months (of course I also assumed he’d have the EAD in three months....). Can’t wait to be done with USCIS for a while...

[car0593 42]

9 minutes ago, Denglish said:

It’s absolutely maddening that all of the August filers haven’t gotten their EAD yet and that you can’t get any kind of useful information out of them. But maybe the silver lining is that since the EAD process took so long the rest of the AOS process will kind of fly by. I just got a text that my husband’s interview has been scheduled for Feb. 23. It’s actually right on target for total processing time. I assumed it would be 6 months (of course I also assumed he’d have the EAD in three months....). Can’t wait to be done with USCIS for a while...

this is awesome! congrats! If you guys get approved on the spot..no need to have that EAD cause you guys can just wait on the GC

[T_P 872]

26 minutes ago, Denglish said:

It’s absolutely maddening that all of the August filers haven’t gotten their EAD yet and that you can’t get any kind of useful information out of them. But maybe the silver lining is that since the EAD process took so long the rest of the AOS process will kind of fly by. I just got a text that my husband’s interview has been scheduled for Feb. 23. It’s actually right on target for total processing time. I assumed it would be 6 months (of course I also assumed he’d have the EAD in three months....). Can’t wait to be done with USCIS for a while...

Good news coming your way. Happy for you.

[NJAug17Filer 44]

Just spoke to a T2 officer, my local office is processing cases from July, 2017! He said I should hear back within a month! Let's hope others are blessed with the same news. 

[marriedin2017 18]

Still waiting on our EAD... 145 days since receipt date. We are supposed to hear back from a T2 officer by 5 today.

 

Before Christmas, we contacted one of our Senators and were told "it's still within processing time. Do nothing."

 

Do you think it would do any good to reach out to a different representative? Unfortunately, the one we asked for help was the only Democrat & the other 2 are outspoken about immigration

[Hamilton 511]

1 minute ago, marriedin2017 said:

Still waiting on our EAD... 145 days since receipt date. We are supposed to hear back from a T2 officer by 5 today.

 

Before Christmas, we contacted one of our Senators and were told "it's still within processing time. Do nothing."

 

Do you think it would do any good to reach out to a different representative? Unfortunately, the one we asked for help was the only Democrat & the other 2 are outspoken about immigration

I think there's nothing else we can do besides wait. Multiple sources seem to indicate that 5-8 months is now normal for the EAD/AP. You could try expediting the case if you can prove that you have an emergency.

 

[marriedin2017 18]

2 minutes ago, Hamilton said:

I think there's nothing else we can do besides wait. Multiple sources seem to indicate that 5-8 months is now normal for the EAD/AP. You could try expediting the case if you can prove that you have an emergency.

 

Think they would take “we are out of money” as an emergency? This is insane! 😭

[Hamilton 511]

1 minute ago, marriedin2017 said:

Think they would take “we are out of money” as an emergency? This is insane! 😭

Yes, actually! Severe financial impact is one of the acceptable reasons, but you need to back it up with evidence, including a job offer letter. 

[marriedin2017 18]

Bad news. 

 

“Sorry sir, but the processing center you were assigned to is taking 5-6 months for EADs. It will be the end of February before you know anything more. We cannot help you further until then.” - T2 officer. 

[Hamilton 511]

26 minutes ago, marriedin2017 said:

Bad news. 

 

“Sorry sir, but the processing center you were assigned to is taking 5-6 months for EADs. It will be the end of February before you know anything more. We cannot help you further until then.” - T2 officer. 

So unbelievable. I would be absolutely fine with this if they weren't enthusiastically handing out EADs to all the other filers, including people who files in October/November!

 

It'll be 6 months for me in 2.5 weeks, and that's also the timeframe I have to hear back about my expedite request, so let's see if anything happens by then. 

[Jesusboy 217]

1 hour ago, marriedin2017 said:

Bad news. 

 

“Sorry sir, but the processing center you were assigned to is taking 5-6 months for EADs. It will be the end of February before you know anything more. We cannot help you further until then.” - T2 officer. 

I dont like that answer, it sounds cruel to me. 

Anyway, just believe that you EAD will come before the end of Feb. Goodluck

[lms 50]

5-8 months? That's crazy. I guess I have to expedite now. Hmpf. 

[T_P 872]

This is brutal people. I`m with you all, sending good vibration and positive.