APRIL 2020 AOS FILERS

[miri_sp 6]

45 minutes ago, Tmac88 said:

Same here. Receipt date 04/14 and no word on biometrics for us yet. It’s pointless to call or chat since they just continue to repeat 90 days.

Has your online case status changed at all since you received the receipts?

[Tmac88 15]

37 minutes ago, miri_sp said:

Has your online case status changed at all since you received the receipts?

Well it says that a notice was returned to the Uscis because it couldn’t be delivered, which was just the first paper NOA1 and changed just a couple weeks after online notification that our case was received. We have since received the NOAs for all 3 applications in the mail, but the case status online still says notice returned to Uscis as of May 29th. The EAD says “duplicate notice mailed.” It’s even more frustrating just seeing that!

[kayden123 52]

18 hours ago, Charlesvb12 said:

Has anyone got their EAD ready to be produced or approved for April Filers who didnt ask for an expedite? My case status changed on the I485 to ready be scheduled for interview, but still nothing on EAD other than As of August 13, 2020, fingerprints relating to your Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, Receipt Number.

Ours

765/131 says Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken

485 says Case is Ready to Be Scheduled for An Interview

 

Been like that for a few weeks, Filed April 8th, not expedited

[malajoe 100]

18 hours ago, Indie2020 said:

I got my Nebraska Driving License today just with my I-797 from I-485 passport, expired I94 and SSN. Fortunately, I had my SSN from many years ago. I went fully armed with the REAL Act ready to show them that my expired I94 and Adjustment of Status I-797 is enough to show lawful presence and prepared myself for a battle. But, to my surprise, I handed over my paperwork, passport, expired I-94 and proof of address and they just processed it without any questions. And to boot, after passing the written and driving test, they issued me with a 5 year license. Given I made no appointment and DMV's are notoriously horrible, I was there a grand total of 65 minutes from the moment I walked in to leaving with a temporary license in my hand. I remember years ago queuing for 4 hours just to enter a DMV in Houston years ago..

 

 

5 years.  That's awesome

[Indie2020 35]

3 minutes ago, malajoe said:

5 years.  That's awesome

It is good news. I am hoping I will have my greencard in time for it's renewal....

[malajoe 100]

12 hours ago, Munachimso said:

Some good news today. I expedited my EAD on August 13th, got it approved on August 14th. Got the NOA approval letter in mail within one week of approval. And the real card is coming. Can’t wait to see what it looks like ... Good luck all

Congrats. When did u have your biometrics done and on what grounds did you expedite?

[Munachimso 38]

1 hour ago, malajoe said:

Congrats. When did u have your biometrics done and on what grounds did you expedite?

I did biometrics on August 11, expedite on job offer ... financial loss & health of spouse

[AlanaM 25]

18 hours ago, Buma said:

So, today I tried reaching out to USCIS again to find out if there has been any movement regarding my biometrics appointment.

Unfortunately nothing at all (we're in Wisconsin) and filed on 04/23. This is getting more and more frustrating

I'm in the same boat (ASC is Louisville, KY), filed same date as you. Last time I spoke to USCIS they said all I can do is wait and to not expect anything up to at least 30-60 days from opening (July 27th). I understand your frustration, especially with seeing so many people receiving biometric appointments and having cards approved! Hopefully you can find out some more info through the tier 2 rep!

[YvetteS 178]

21 hours ago, Indie2020 said:

I got my Nebraska Driving License today just with my I-797 from I-485 passport, expired I94 and SSN. Fortunately, I had my SSN from many years ago. I went fully armed with the REAL Act ready to show them that my expired I94 and Adjustment of Status I-797 is enough to show lawful presence and prepared myself for a battle. But, to my surprise, I handed over my paperwork, passport, expired I-94 and proof of address and they just processed it without any questions. And to boot, after passing the written and driving test, they issued me with a 5 year license. Given I made no appointment and DMV's are notoriously horrible, I was there a grand total of 65 minutes from the moment I walked in to leaving with a temporary license in my hand. I remember years ago queuing for 4 hours just to enter a DMV in Houston years ago..

 

 

This is so awesome! I'm in Arizona, and they would not let me sit my drivers licence test, despite having all those documents you mentioned. I think the issue with me is that my passport and expired I-94 are in my maiden name and my I-797 notice, my SSN and proof of address are in my married name so they couldn't verify my identity or something? What is the REAL Act? I wonder if that could help my case.

[Linnn 108]

2 hours ago, AlanaM said:

I'm in the same boat (ASC is Louisville, KY), filed same date as you. Last time I spoke to USCIS they said all I can do is wait and to not expect anything up to at least 30-60 days from opening (July 27th). I understand your frustration, especially with seeing so many people receiving biometric appointments and having cards approved! Hopefully you can find out some more info through the tier 2 rep!

I totally agree, after waiting for 50 minutes to talk to someone, they told me that they couldn't transfer any calls to a Tier 2 Officer anymore.

All I got was that the processing time is 28.5-38 months and that I would have to wait since my case hasn't moved since June.

Really frustrating but I guess I'll have to wait this long now.

[Indie2020 35]

2 hours ago, YvetteS said:

This is so awesome! I'm in Arizona, and they would not let me sit my drivers licence test, despite having all those documents you mentioned. I think the issue with me is that my passport and expired I-94 are in my maiden name and my I-797 notice, my SSN and proof of address are in my married name so they couldn't verify my identity or something? What is the REAL Act? I wonder if that could help my case.

Here we go. 

https://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/real-id-act-text.pdf

Page 3, item ix. It's under this basis a I-485 I797 can be used to confirm lawful status (along with valid Passport, I-94 print off from CBP website, SSN and 2 proofs of home address). Insist on them processing your application (whatever the state it is that you reside). When they input either your I-94 number, passport number or SSN, a SAVE Trace is done (a direct link that goes to USCIS to check your legal status). It normally approves or disapproves in seconds - wish it could all be that simple but that shows you how technology work.... They didn't really look at my I-797 either, just entered my details and the system said whether or not I was eligible for a DL.

 

It's all there in black and white and we are all eligible with the docs mentioned above - its just the person on the other side of the counter you need to convince.

 

I would also imagine a marriage certificate proves a name change but can't be sure.

[eabrophy 25]

32 minutes ago, Indie2020 said:

Here we go. 

https://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/real-id-act-text.pdf

Page 3, item ix. It's under this basis a I-485 I797 can be used to confirm lawful status (along with valid Passport, I-94 print off from CBP website, SSN and 2 proofs of home address). Insist on them processing your application (whatever the state it is that you reside). When they input either your I-94 number, passport number or SSN, a SAVE Trace is done (a direct link that goes to USCIS to check your legal status). It normally approves or disapproves in seconds - wish it could all be that simple but that shows you how technology work.... They didn't really look at my I-797 either, just entered my details and the system said whether or not I was eligible for a DL.

 

It's all there in black and white and we are all eligible with the docs mentioned above - its just the person on the other side of the counter you need to convince.

 

I would also imagine a marriage certificate proves a name change but can't be sure.

I may be reading this wrong but I understood this document as saying these are the minimum requirements a state MUST require, but they can add on additional ones. I passed it to my husband as he's a lawyer and much better at reading these types of documents than me 😬  I still think it's worth a try either way though! We may go into the DMV next week and see what we can do. 

[Indie2020 35]

25 minutes ago, eabrophy said:

I may be reading this wrong but I understood this document as saying these are the minimum requirements a state MUST require, but they can add on additional ones. I passed it to my husband as he's a lawyer and much better at reading these types of documents than me 😬  I still think it's worth a try either way though! We may go into the DMV next week and see what we can do. 

Arizona doesn't mention I-797 anywhere on their website. It may be they don't accept them but it's worth a try. Good luck!

[YvetteS 178]

3 hours ago, Indie2020 said:

Here we go. 

https://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/real-id-act-text.pdf

Page 3, item ix. It's under this basis a I-485 I797 can be used to confirm lawful status (along with valid Passport, I-94 print off from CBP website, SSN and 2 proofs of home address). Insist on them processing your application (whatever the state it is that you reside). When they input either your I-94 number, passport number or SSN, a SAVE Trace is done (a direct link that goes to USCIS to check your legal status). It normally approves or disapproves in seconds - wish it could all be that simple but that shows you how technology work.... They didn't really look at my I-797 either, just entered my details and the system said whether or not I was eligible for a DL.

 

It's all there in black and white and we are all eligible with the docs mentioned above - its just the person on the other side of the counter you need to convince.

 

I would also imagine a marriage certificate proves a name change but can't be sure.

Thank you for sending this through. I even brought in my marriage licence to the DMV, but there was still nothing they could do (so they say). I think I will just wait to get my EAD and take that in, hopefully that will work. 

I had my biometrics today and my status has updated to card being produced, so I'm pretty stoked!

 

[Indie2020 35]

18 minutes ago, YvetteS said:

Thank you for sending this through. I even brought in my marriage licence to the DMV, but there was still nothing they could do (so they say). I think I will just wait to get my EAD and take that in, hopefully that will work. 

I had my biometrics today and my status has updated to card being produced, so I'm pretty stoked!

 

Awesome. Congratulations!