May 2020 AOS Filers

[Thrillhouse 193]

17 hours ago, Jandev said:

Just to give an update I got the social security card in the mail today.  So it just took a couple days between the EAD and the SSN

 

Good to hear!

 

I'm still waiting on the freaking EAD and SSN ... I have a feeling that they aren't even going to bother, considering that my AOS interview is the 18th. My latest concern is that I won't have an SSN in time for my spouse to file jointly by the April tax deadline, and I'm not eligible for an ITIN. 

[Sarge2155 4,584]

39 minutes ago, Thrillhouse said:

 

Good to hear!

 

I'm still waiting on the freaking EAD and SSN ... I have a feeling that they aren't even going to bother, considering that my AOS interview is the 18th. My latest concern is that I won't have an SSN in time for my spouse to file jointly by the April tax deadline, and I'm not eligible for an ITIN. 

Your spouse can always request an extension for the taxes, that would buy you a few more months.

 

[Jandev 43]

1 hour ago, Thrillhouse said:

 

Good to hear!

 

I'm still waiting on the freaking EAD and SSN ... I have a feeling that they aren't even going to bother, considering that my AOS interview is the 18th. My latest concern is that I won't have an SSN in time for my spouse to file jointly by the April tax deadline, and I'm not eligible for an ITIN. 

Have you tried putting in and expedite request.  That’s what I had to do and it’s a good thing I did because my interview was to be today but because of the weather here in Jersey it was cancelled.  I don’t know when my interview will be now.  When it’s expedited you get it in no time.  So i would try that. Good luck

[marianabrasil 25]

1 hour ago, Thrillhouse said:

 

Good to hear!

 

I'm still waiting on the freaking EAD and SSN ... I have a feeling that they aren't even going to bother, considering that my AOS interview is the 18th. My latest concern is that I won't have an SSN in time for my spouse to file jointly by the April tax deadline, and I'm not eligible for an ITIN. 

Hi! I do not know your specific situation, but normally with AOS pending you are eligible for a ITIN number. You just have to request TOGETHER with the Income Tax File from your spouse. You have to file jointly in that case.

 

"You can apply for an ITIN any time during the year when you have a filing or reporting requirement. At a minimum, you should complete Form W-7 when you are ready to file your federal income tax return by the return’s prescribed due date". 

 

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/how-do-i-apply-for-an-itin

[PhoenixNiro 83]

Question: Where are the EAD and Social Security cards mailed from once they are produced? Do they come from NBC or local ASC office (Detroit, in our case)? We are still waiting on cards. No update other than ready to be scheduled for an interview. I know mail has been super slow in our area...taking letters more than 4 weeks when turnaround is usually 2. Yes, we are learning to master patience every step of the way 

[Jandev 43]

3 minutes ago, PhoenixNiro said:

Question: Where are the EAD and Social Security cards mailed from once they are produced? Do they come from NBC or local ASC office (Detroit, in our case)? We are still waiting on cards. No update other than ready to be scheduled for an interview. I know mail has been super slow in our area...taking letters more than 4 weeks when turnaround is usually 2. Yes, we are learning to master patience every step of the way 

The EAD came from Lee’s Summit Missouri and the SSN came from Social security administration in Baltimore MD so 2 different places.  Yes this process has taught me a great deal of patience.  Just when I thought it would all be over and I had my interview scheduled for feb 2 the weather caused it to be cancelled now I don’t know when it will be scheduled again. So back to waiting 

[Thrillhouse 193]

16 hours ago, Jandev said:

 Just when I thought it would all be over and I had my interview scheduled for feb 2 the weather caused it to be cancelled now I don’t know when it will be scheduled again. So back to waiting 

🤦‍♀️

 

I'm sorry, that really sucks.

[Jandev 43]

10 hours ago, Thrillhouse said:

🤦‍♀️

 

I'm sorry, that really sucks.

Yeah it truly does

[P&G2019 67]

My husband and I had the interview on Tuesday, February 2nd and it was approved. However, I'll say it was the "toughest" part of the process as the officer was being passive aggressive (more on the aggressive side) with all her questions. She  truly wasn't very nice but at the end she goes, "you guys did great and you'll receive the card next week." She then gave us a pound as we walked out. After leaving the immigration office, my husband and I concluded that it must have been her scare tactic and her way to make couples nervous. She asked if we had any questions, I asked her if he would even receive his EAD card at this point as he never did. She checked the system and said that it could've been the holidays but that he will most likely receive his EAD card after his green card and to just store it somewhere. We should be receiving the card by early next week. I'm just glad it's finally over (until we need to remove the conditions).

Edited February 5, 2021 by P&G2019

[Jandev 43]

4 hours ago, P&G2019 said:

My husband and I had the interview on Tuesday, February 2nd and it was approved. However, I'll say it was the "toughest" part of the process as the officer was being passive aggressive (more on the aggressive side) with all her questions. She  truly wasn't very nice but at the end she goes, "you guys did great and you'll receive the card next week." She then gave us a pound as we walked out. After leaving the immigration office, my husband and I concluded that it must have been her scare tactic and her way to make couples nervous. She asked if we had any questions, I asked her if he would even receive his EAD card at this point as he never did. She checked the system and said that it could've been the holidays but that he will most likely receive his EAD card after his green card and to just store it somewhere. We should be receiving the card by early next week. I'm just glad it's finally over (until we need to remove the conditions).

I’m truly happy you were successful, congratulations.  

[P&G2019 67]

Just now, Jandev said:

I’m truly happy you were successful, congratulations.  

Thank you! Best of luck!

[JACKP 56]

Question interview on March 1st week for AOS (Marriage). Got an online status update that I-130 was approved. What does this mean when there is still an interview pending and then approval after that?

 

 

[Smoothsquash 15]

How many days after your fingerprints were taken did you guys see movement in your case? Fingerprints were taken and updated in the system 6 days ago, so far no updates. Expedite request was created 4 days ago, no movement on that front as well. 

 

PD 5/12/20

Biometrics applied : 2/2/21

Edited February 8, 2021 by Smoothsquash

[gogeter13 1]

On 2/8/2021 at 11:25 AM, Smoothsquash said:

How many days after your fingerprints were taken did you guys see movement in your case? Fingerprints were taken and updated in the system 6 days ago, so far no updates. Expedite request was created 4 days ago, no movement on that front as well. 

 

PD 5/12/20

Biometrics applied : 2/2/21

Same. I finally got my biometrics this year but after that I hadn’t heard anything. I also reached out to the ombudsman a week ago and still waiting for a response. I may send an expedite request as well. 
 

PD: 5/7/20

Bio: 1/6/21

[Thrillhouse 193]

Welp, looks like my EAD and AP were officially approved today (thanks to an expedite request I finally submitted earlier this month). That's exactly one week before my scheduled interview for AOS. 😆

 

Oh well, maybe this will give me a couple of weeks head start on finally getting that SSN!