March 2020 AOS Filers

[fromsweden 197]

From reading everything here, it looks like you March filers are in the same cruddy boat as us February ones. We are getting approved but no biometrics and thus no chance for an EAD card. I do not understand how this is acceptable. We are not getting rescheduled even though ASCs are opening. One question for folks here: has anyone gotten 765 Approved but still gotten a reschedule for biometrics? I've seen people get approved and I've seen biometrics rescheduled, but I've not seen a combination of the two. This has led me to thing we are in some weird limbo where we're approved so they won't reschedule biometrics but we need biometrics to get the card. 

[David_Norway 135]

17 minutes ago, Buma said:

How did you answer the online job application for the question 'Are you legally allowed to work in the US?' 

That's the one question that is keeping me from applying to any jobs since I'm still waiting for my EAD

Not sure. When I applied I was on a F1 STEM OPT so I was legally allowed to work at the time. I guess you could check yes, but then explain later. This is supposed to be a yes/no question, but the real answer is "most likely yes, but not yet".

[Ameriaussie 49]

54 minutes ago, Buma said:

How did you answer the online job application for the question 'Are you legally allowed to work in the US?' 

That's the one question that is keeping me from applying to any jobs since I'm still waiting for my EAD

Pm me if genuinely interested. Works for all of my mentees 

[Duke & Marie 1,389]

On 7/21/2020 at 7:16 PM, Buma said:

How did you answer the online job application for the question 'Are you legally allowed to work in the US?' 

That's the one question that is keeping me from applying to any jobs since I'm still waiting for my EAD

I wouldn’t let a pending EAD put you off applying for jobs, there’s no law that says you can’t apply.. you just can’t start.. 

 

the way I see it is, if the US is anything like back home (Australia) the application process can take anywhere from a couple of weeks to a month just to get a call back about an interview (depending on application closing dates). From there they will either be interested in you or not.. and your EAD might have come through, who knows..

 

if your EAD is still delayed and you’re lucky enough to get an interview, they’re obviously interested in you and you can explain the EAD has been delayed due to covid to them in person, and that if they put an offer of employment to you in writing, you can apply for an Expidite that as a general rule takes a couple of weeks.. (additionally, I’d say to them I was excited to see THEM advertise a position that I thought I was suitable for, because I truely want to work for them, and use that excitement as an additional reason for applying, pre EAD.. use them as your employer of choice, makes them feel good)

 

if you’re a good candidate who presents well and they deem you as the best person for the vacancy, they shouldn’t have too many issues with doing this, since it also demonstrates you’re keenness to work for them legally within the USA.. 

 

now im not saying do this with places like Walmart (not that there’s anything wrong with working for Walmart) but for larger corporate type companies/positions it should be fine, for USCIS Expidite requests

Edited July 23, 2020 by Duke & Marie

[Linnn 108]

27 minutes ago, Duke & Marie said:

I wouldn’t let a pending EAD put you off applying for jobs, there’s no law that says you can’t apply.. you just can’t start.. 

 

the way I see it is, if the US is anything like back home (Australia) the application process can take anywhere from a couple of weeks to a month just to get a call back about an interview (depending on application closing dates). From there they will either be interested in you or not.. and your EAD might have come through, who knows..

 

if your EAD is still delayed and you’re lucky enough to get an interview, they’re obviously interested in you and you can explain the EAD has been delayed due to covid to them in person, and that if they put an offer of employment to you in writing, you can apply for an Expidite that as a general rule takes a couple of weeks.. (additionally, I’d say to them I was excited to see THEM advertise a position that I thought I was suitable for, because I truely want to work for them, and use that excitement as an additional reason for applying, pre EAD.. use them as your employer of choice, makes them feel good)

 

if you’re a good candidate who presents well and they deem you as the best person for the vacancy, they shouldn’t have too many issues with doing this, since it also demonstrates you’re keenness to work for them legally within the USA.. 

 

now im not saying do this with places like Walmart (not that there’s anything wrong with working for Walmart) but for larger corporate type companies/positions it should be fine, for USCIS Expidite requests

Thank you so much You're totally right! I will try and apply to corporate jobs like back home (Germany) and hopefully hear back. 

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[Carina Brown 31]

Received my letter today to inform me my biometrics appointment  is on 4th August ☺️

[Ameriaussie 49]

3 minutes ago, Carina Brown said:

Received my letter today to inform me my biometrics appointment  is on 4th August ☺️

Super! Congratulations!!!!!!!!

[Rearviewmirror 397]

3 minutes ago, Carina Brown said:

Received my letter today to inform me my biometrics appointment  is on 4th August ☺️

Did you have an appointment pre-COVID or is this your "first" biometrics appointment?

[Carina Brown 31]

2 minutes ago, Rearviewmirror said:

Did you have an appointment pre-COVID or is this your "first" biometrics appointment?

First appointment 

2 minutes ago, Ameriaussie said:

Super! Congratulations!!!!!!!!

Thank you. 

They have also sent the same letter to my daughter. Didn’t think they took 11 year olds fingerprints! 

[Rearviewmirror 397]

Awesome - thanks. That means they're moving forward scheduling "new" appointments - there's hope for us May filers yet!

Edited July 24, 2020 by Rearviewmirror

[Carina Brown 31]

Just now, Rearviewmirror said:

Awesome - thanks. That means they're moving forward scheduling "new" appointments - there's hope for us May filers yet!

Certainly 

 

[kec523 256]

13 minutes ago, Carina Brown said:

Received my letter today to inform me my biometrics appointment  is on 4th August ☺️

Yayyy!!! It's happening! Slowly but surely!!!! 

[Sarge2155 4,587]

1 hour ago, Carina Brown said:

Received my letter today to inform me my biometrics appointment  is on 4th August ☺️

Ahh very nice congrats!!!!

[brainless69 251]

happy friday everyone!!

 

just received a letter for my biometrics appointment 6th August!!! no updates on case tracker or USCIS website!

The notice date on the letter was 18th July! so USPS took their time delivering the letter, but we have had terrible postal service here in chicago almost once weekly

 

anyway!! good luck to everyone, good news is coming for you all!!!