November 2019 - AOS Filers

[Candide08 30]

Hi everyone,

I am filing the I-131 form again but I am not sure what to answer for part 3, question 4.a to 4.c.

I did not travel, but does the advance parole given with ead count as a reentry permit?

Thank you!

[igoyougoduke 1,656]

48 minutes ago, Candide08 said:

Hi everyone,

I am filing the I-131 form again but I am not sure what to answer for part 3, question 4.a to 4.c.

I did not travel, but does the advance parole given with ead count as a reentry permit?

Thank you!

advance parole is not reentry permit. reentry permit is one given to green card holders when they want to stay out of the country for more than 1 year. 

[Candide08 30]

39 minutes ago, James120383 said:

advance parole is not reentry permit. reentry permit is one given to green card holders when they want to stay out of the country for more than 1 year. 

Thank you for clarifying!

[WalkThroughFaith 14]

On 11/20/2020 at 5:04 PM, Kate9 said:

I think LA are starting to do interviews, i saw read one message from a group.

Hi. What’s your processing center? Did you get your interview schedule in LA already?

[Kate9 4]

1 hour ago, yesplease2020 said:

Hi. What’s your processing center? Did you get your interview schedule in LA already?

Nope not yet. Still waiting. PD is Nov. i think it would be chatsworth.

[WalkThroughFaith 14]

31 minutes ago, Kate9 said:

Nope not yet. Still waiting. PD is Nov. i think it would be chatsworth.

My processing center is Texas. What’s yours? PD is Sept 2019. Still waiting too 😷

[Kate9 4]

49 minutes ago, yesplease2020 said:

My processing center is Texas. What’s yours? PD is Sept 2019. Still waiting too 😷

My PD is Nov 2019 i just recently renewed my EAD and waiting for card

[Happy Traveler 17]

On 11/16/2020 at 10:40 AM, Happy Traveler said:

Our interview was last Thursday 11/12 at 9:45 we got there :15 min, there were instructions not to get too early otherwise they wouldn't let people in due to the Covid-19 social distancing. Waited almost 2 hours but interview took around :20. All the lady did was to confirm dates and that was it, she said we should get the Card in 2 weeks more or less. Will keep everyone posted, good luck to everyone as well.

Card arrived a week later. We are ready to travel once again

[Candide08 30]

On 11/17/2020 at 2:47 PM, Micoinsg said:

Generally, you should not file for a renewal EAD more than 180 days before your original EAD expires.

And recommend file renewal more than 90 days before your original EAD expires. 

following documents to mail:

1. G-1145 to get case number by phone

2. I-765 download latest version and fill in again with new info

3. I-94 download again from CBP website 

4. current EAD softcopy

5. I-797C the receipt for your pending I-485

6. Two passport size photos with a number written on the back

7. the notice slip for your current EAD ( the paper you tear off current EAD, this one I forget to mail but it said could speed up your case if mailed)

 

Hello, regarding the notice slip, do we provide the original or just a copy?

Thanks 

[Micoinsg 1]

Just now, Candide08 said:

Hello, regarding the notice slip, do we provide the original or just a copy?

Thanks 

I’m not sure as I didn’t mail it... 

[BellaUnion 75]

19 minutes ago, Candide08 said:

Hello, regarding the notice slip, do we provide the original or just a copy?

Thanks 

I used a copy and it was fine.

[igoyougoduke 1,656]

3 hours ago, Candide08 said:

Hello, regarding the notice slip, do we provide the original or just a copy?

Thanks 

send the original but keep a copy 

[Surge420 3]

I did not sent the notice slip but a copy of I-797 and copy of card.

 

EAD under C9 has automatic renewal once you get NOA1 after submission. No need to worry.

 

love, peace, and babies.

Edited November 28, 2020 by Surge420

[Surge420 3]

Good-luck everyone. I got my notice!

[Ar77668 16]

Had our I485 interview today. It was at 9 AM and were done by 9.20 AM including waiting outside because of limited seating (due to Covid).
We were asked the usual standard questions, and the officer made some notes on our case like employer change etc. The officer was really nice and friendly. After the standard questions he asked us about how we met, when did we move in and so on. I offered a recently filled and signed I-864 affidavit with new job details, tax returns etc. but the officer said that will not be necessary.

I believe the story was no convincing enough (my wife disagrees and thinks it was just due diligence on the officer's part) because he asked if we brought some more evidence with us that was not in the submitted case. We had the photos printed recently and carried the album with us. They are more interested in the journey and how the relationship progressed as opposed to just the wedding day. After looking through the album and some friendly chat he said that he will be approving the case and told us about the next steps like N-400 and I-751 after 2 years, that was really nice of him.

I am still over analyzing the interview and why additional evidence was asked, could be just due diligence like my wife said or could be that I didn't tell the story convincingly, which was as simple as we just met online and really liked each other, moved in together next year and then married after two etc. And simple hobbies, nothing that stands out. (As opposed to say I met XYZ while hiking and we both share that passion and still do)
I would recommend for others who are yet to go through the interview to think about your journey together before hand, to avoid getting a brain fog in interview and also to have the photos showing your relationship over time.

Edited December 1, 2020 by Ar77668