Panama Filers

[vdsanctis 9]

1 minute ago, Crj95 said:

Hey all - it's been a while. So our process was moving right along when, like many of you I'm sure, COVID put a halt to things. My wife luckily has here "combo card" (i-131 / i-765) which expires in February 2021. Our i-485 (green card) is still waiting to be scheduled for interview. 

 

In everyone's opinion, should we just re-apply for the combo card in the meantime to ensure my wife retains the right to work and travel internationally? I seriously doubt the green card interview will occur and we will receive or GC before Feb 2021. I'm not even sure if in-person interviews are occurring right now.  

I definitely think that you should reapply just in case. The wait time does depend on which state you are in, for example in New York its anywhere between 13 to 36 months usually - but Im also assuming that with COVID and rescheduling this wait time might be even longer. Things are so uncertain right now its better to be safe. 

[Crj95 2]

Just now, vdsanctis said:

I definitely think that you should reapply just in case. The wait time does depend on which state you are in, for example in New York its anywhere between 13 to 36 months usually - but Im also assuming that with COVID and rescheduling this wait time might be even longer. Things are so uncertain right now its better to be safe. 

thanks, @vdsanctis, I agree. If I'm not mistaken we don't even have to pay for the combo card renewal since we have the i-485 processing. Really frustrating because our paperwork was moving along quite fast, but what can you do, things happen.

 

Do you know if the renewal of the combo card is basically the same process as the original application? I'm sure I can find that on the website. 

[vdsanctis 9]

3 minutes ago, Crj95 said:

thanks, @vdsanctis, I agree. If I'm not mistaken we don't even have to pay for the combo card renewal since we have the i-485 processing. Really frustrating because our paperwork was moving along quite fast, but what can you do, things happen.

 

Do you know if the renewal of the combo card is basically the same process as the original application? I'm sure I can find that on the website. 

I found this list of documents for the renewal process, its pretty much the same + the documents of your first combo card:

 

For EAD renewal: 

1. Fill out and sign form I-765. 
2. Two RECENT passport color photos with A-Number written on the back of them
3. I 765 Approval Notice and Receipts 
4. Photocopy of 485 receipt (i-797) 
5. Form G1145 for (email/sms) notification during the application process (optional)
6. Photocopy of Current EAD/AP combo card (front and back)
7. Bar codes page attached to the previous EAD/AP approval (optional)
8. Copy of Marriage Certificate for dependent only (optional)
9. Front and back copy of I-94 (this is not required for people with pending I485).

For AP renewal: 

1. Fill out and sign form I-131. 
2. Two RECENT passport photos with A-Number written on the back of them 
3. Photocopy of 485 receipt/ Approval Notice (i-797) 
4. I-485 Receipts 
5. Form G1145 for (email/sms) notification during the application process (optional)
6. Photocopy of Current EAD/AP combo card 
7. Bar codes page attached to the previous EAD/AP approval (optional)
8. Copy of Marriage Certificate for dependent only (optional)

 

There shouldn't be any fees and I think you also need to renew within 180 days of your current EAD expiration day (but i would double check that number in case it was changed). 

[Crj95 2]

2 minutes ago, vdsanctis said:

I found this list of documents for the renewal process, its pretty much the same + the documents of your first combo card:

 

For EAD renewal: 

1. Fill out and sign form I-765. 
2. Two RECENT passport color photos with A-Number written on the back of them
3. I 765 Approval Notice and Receipts 
4. Photocopy of 485 receipt (i-797) 
5. Form G1145 for (email/sms) notification during the application process (optional)
6. Photocopy of Current EAD/AP combo card (front and back)
7. Bar codes page attached to the previous EAD/AP approval (optional)
8. Copy of Marriage Certificate for dependent only (optional)
9. Front and back copy of I-94 (this is not required for people with pending I485).

For AP renewal: 

1. Fill out and sign form I-131. 
2. Two RECENT passport photos with A-Number written on the back of them 
3. Photocopy of 485 receipt/ Approval Notice (i-797) 
4. I-485 Receipts 
5. Form G1145 for (email/sms) notification during the application process (optional)
6. Photocopy of Current EAD/AP combo card 
7. Bar codes page attached to the previous EAD/AP approval (optional)
8. Copy of Marriage Certificate for dependent only (optional)

 

There shouldn't be any fees and I think you also need to renew within 180 days of your current EAD expiration day (but i would double check that number in case it was changed). 

Thanks!!

[Crj95 2]

Sorry - just want more question to follow up @vdsanctis or anyone else who has gone thru the EAD/AP renewal...do you know when you are eligible to renew (i.e. X number of days before expiration). I can't find it anywhere on the USCIS website or the instructions, but I have seen on third-party websites it is:

• The i-131 120 days (or less) before expiration
• The i-765 180 days (or less) before expiration

(https://www.boundless.com/immigration-resources/the-advance-parole-travel-document-explained/#:~:text=You can file a renewal,application%3A 150 days or longer. / https://www.boundless.com/immigration-resources/the-work-permit-explained)

[Crj95 2]

Hey everyone, we have our interview date for the GC (in about a month)!

[Sofia & Jared 0]

6 hours ago, Crj95 said:

Hey everyone, we have our interview date for the GC (in about a month)!

Hey!! Congratulations 🙌🏻 Wishing you the best. 

Are you in the usa or in Panama?

[vdsanctis 9]

6 hours ago, Crj95 said:

Hey everyone, we have our interview date for the GC (in about a month)!

omg that was so fast! congratulations! 

[Crj95 2]

13 hours ago, Sofia & Jared said:

Hey!! Congratulations 🙌🏻 Wishing you the best. 

Are you in the usa or in Panama?

We are in the USA. My wife arrived on her K1 Nov 2019. Lucky enough to get the interview for GC almost 1 year to the day.

[dwilder 74]

Been so long! Hope everyone is doing well!

 

Any one know what forms are next for us? For the 10 yr greencard is it the same form as the initial one we had to fill out?

[TBoneTX 45,284]

3 hours ago, dwilder said:

For the 10 yr greencard is it the same form

I-751 for removing conditions.

[dwilder 74]

On 1/5/2021 at 3:02 PM, TBoneTX said:

I-751 for removing conditions.

Thanks @TBoneTX 

Hope you're all doing well. I haven't been checking in enough lately. Guess we all will be as we fill out our next form. 

[TBoneTX 45,284]

Welcome.  

For the I-751, consider drafting wills, medical and statutory powers of attorney, and similar documents.  These make excellent evidence for removing conditions, and they're even more crucial to have in "life."

[Patientlywating2 0]

How long does it take for your K1 petition to be received from NVC to the US Embassy in Panama? My fiancé and I received notice about a week ago that it’s in transit to the embassy. 

[PanamaWX 9]

On 5/4/2021 at 1:08 PM, Patientlywating2 said:

How long does it take for your K1 petition to be received from NVC to the US Embassy in Panama? My fiancé and I received notice about a week ago that it’s in transit to the embassy. 

Hi Everyone!

Also curious if anyone else is currently going from USCIS to NVC to US Embassy right now and can give an idea of timelines. We just received an RFE, so we're hopeful that we should get USCIS approval soon.

 

Thanks to anyone for the help!

 

WR