August 2017 AOS Filers, Part II

[TBoneTX 45,267]

This is the continuation thread for 

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/643671-august-2017-aos-filers/

which was closed because of its large size.

Edited March 4, 2018 by TBoneTX

[T_P 872]

Thank you @TBoneTX 

[Hamilton 511]

Welcome to the new thread, everyone! I hope this new thread will contain tons of great news in the coming days. 

 

Thanks to all the Aug filers for building such an awesome community that we need a SECOND thread! 

[GoodVibesOnly 206]

I was wondering why no one was saying anything. Gotta subscribe for email updates on this one as well lol

 

But yeah, we are an awesome community

[GoodVibesOnly 206]

1 minute ago, GoodVibesOnly said:

I was wondering why no one was saying anything. Gotta subscribe for email updates on this one as well lol

 

But yeah, we are an awesome community

Although, how do we quote/reply something from previous thread on here? lol I may have missed many congrats and replies sorry for that. I CARE!

 

CONGRATULATIONS to everyone receiving good news (and man, that April filer who just received the EAD, what a patience - muito feliz por ti!) and welcome to new posters!

[ourense 9]

Congrats to all who finally have the good news they have been waiting for!!!!! Thanks for sharing that you are getting your EADs, it gives hope to others (including us!!)!

 

So we took your all's advice and have filed a form with the Omsbudman and have asked for help from our Congresspersons! I forget who mentioned this (it was on the old thread) but they mentioned that a lot of people have faced RFIEs following the prolonged processing times due to essentially "outdated" information. I was wondering what information the RFIE generally is asking to be updated. I would love to be able to sort of "pre-gather" the info so that IF we also get a RFIE due to prolonged time between filing and processing, we can send it ASAP after it arrives!

 

 

[Hamilton 511]

1 hour ago, ourense said:

Congrats to all who finally have the good news they have been waiting for!!!!! Thanks for sharing that you are getting your EADs, it gives hope to others (including us!!)!

 

So we took your all's advice and have filed a form with the Omsbudman and have asked for help from our Congresspersons! I forget who mentioned this (it was on the old thread) but they mentioned that a lot of people have faced RFIEs following the prolonged processing times due to essentially "outdated" information. I was wondering what information the RFIE generally is asking to be updated. I would love to be able to sort of "pre-gather" the info so that IF we also get a RFIE due to prolonged time between filing and processing, we can send it ASAP after it arrives!

 

 

It seems most of the RFIEs other Aug filers have gotten have been for the financial support form. Sometimes it's for things you've already sent (more pay stubs, letter from employer) OR that you don't satisfy the 125% requirement. I don't think it's really possible to "pregather" info since you may not get an RFIE at all, or it could be for something really standard (like if they misplaced your marriage certificate).  If you put your timeline in your signature, it could also be easier for folks to help you  

[ourense 9]

59 minutes ago, Hamilton said:

It seems most of the RFIEs other Aug filers have gotten have been for the financial support form. Sometimes it's for things you've already sent (more pay stubs, letter from employer) OR that you don't satisfy the 125% requirement. I don't think it's really possible to "pregather" info since you may not get an RFIE at all, or it could be for something really standard (like if they misplaced your marriage certificate).  If you put your timeline in your signature, it could also be easier for folks to help you  

Just updated signature! Hopefully helpful. 

 

I figured it might be case specific but may just start gathering updated financials for just in case. I have gotten lazy about downloading my paystubs

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[AskerBRfromAZ 60]

22 hours ago, GoodVibesOnly said:

Although, how do we quote/reply something from previous thread on here? lol I may have missed many congrats and replies sorry for that. I CARE!

 

CONGRATULATIONS to everyone receiving good news (and man, that April filer who just received the EAD, what a patience - muito feliz por ti!) and welcome to new posters!

Are you talking about me?  Thank you! (Do you speak Portuguese???)

 

@Hamilton, the Informed Delivery says that there are two letters coming to me today. One is the EAD approval letter (I could read it in the picture they sent) and the other one is a mystery. Is that the actual EAD card (it's not a package) or just another letter saying they will send me the card? Because you said your EAD card was coming in a package. And where is your EAD card coming from?

Edited March 5, 2018 by AskerBRfromAZ

[Hamilton 511]

38 minutes ago, AskerBRfromAZ said:

Are you talking about me?  Thank you! (Do you speak Portuguese???)

 

@Hamilton, the Informed Delivery says that there are two letters coming to me today. One is the EAD approval letter (I could read it in the picture they sent) and the other one is a mystery. Is that the actual EAD card (it's not a package) or just another letter saying they will send me the card? Because you said your EAD card was coming in a package. And where is your EAD card coming from?

It's definitely not the actual card. I recently got two letters - one is the EAD approval, the other is the AP approval. If you filed for AP, that must be the second letter. 

 

My card is hopefully being delivered today and shows up as a package. It's coming from Corbin, KY.

[AskerBRfromAZ 60]

5 minutes ago, Hamilton said:

It's definitely not the actual card. I recently got two letters - one is the EAD approval, the other is the AP approval. If you filed for AP, that must be the second letter. 

 

My card is hopefully being delivered today and shows up as a package. It's coming from Corbin, KY.

Oh, okay. Yes, I filed for both, thanks.

Does it say in the Informed Delivery that the package is from USCIS? In my Case Status it says my card was mailed on March 2.

[Hamilton 511]

Just now, AskerBRfromAZ said:

Oh, okay. Yes, I filed for both, thanks.

Does it say in the Informed Delivery that the package is from USCIS? In my Case Status it says my card was mailed on March 2.

Yeah, it does. Yours was mailed the day after mine, so maybe it'll get there tomorrow. You can call USCIS and ask for a tracking number from a Tier 2 officer, but since those conversations are often so unpleasant you could also just wait for it to show up as a package in Informed Delivery.

[AskerBRfromAZ 60]

1 minute ago, Hamilton said:

Yeah, it does. Yours was mailed the day after mine, so maybe it'll get there tomorrow. You can call USCIS and ask for a tracking number from a Tier 2 officer, but since those conversations are often so unpleasant you could also just wait for it to show up as a package in Informed Delivery.

Yes, it'll probably come tomorrow. Nah, I think I'll wait.  

[Hamilton 511]

Just now, AskerBRfromAZ said:

Yes, it'll probably come tomorrow. Nah, I think I'll wait.  

Good call. haha. Considering you filed even earlier than me, is waiting for the mail making you really antsy? I kind of want to go home right now and wait outside for the mailman all afternoon.