F1 to AOS

[MerryMentor 73]

Just now, samdog said:

Literally yesterday a Tier-2 agent called me and informed that they can see a biometric appointment for me on 12/24. I haven't received any notice yet, but they said I should get one soon. Fingers crossed I get the EAD/AP combo card soon, because my work permit through F-1 ends this month and I am going on an unpaid leave of absence until I get the EAD through AOS.

Great news! Yeah hopefully you’ll get your combo card soon. I thought I would check in to see how things were going with your application. Good luck?

[samdog 56]

Got the letter in the mail. It says I-485 & I-765 and mentions both the receipt numbers... but doesn't mention I-131 or its receipt number. Is that OK?

 

It also says it'll be a Code2 biometric appointment. Is Code2 needed for EAD/AP approval or Code3?

[MerryMentor 73]

3 minutes ago, samdog said:

Got the letter in the mail. It says I-485 & I-765 and mentions both the receipt numbers... but doesn't mention I-131 or its receipt number. Is that OK?

 

It also says it'll be a Code2 biometric appointment. Is Code2 needed for EAD/AP approval or Code3?

Congratulations 🍾🎊🎈 Yes, it’s okay. You might get another appointment for 131, but that’s not an issue. You’ll get a combo card with just this one. Code 2 maybe an issue though, ask the biometrics agent to take code 3 biometrics instead. The biometrics agents are usually very helpful.

[samdog 56]

Thanks. I will see if I can get them to capture Code3 biometrics when I go there.

[MerryMentor 73]

19 minutes ago, samdog said:

Thanks. I will see if I can get them to capture Code3 biometrics when I go there.

Good luck! Keep us posted.

[MerryMentor 73]

Case updated today to interview was scheduled.  Notice should come in a week or so. PD April 17.

[samdog 56]

I had biometrics on 8th Feb, after initial appointment on 12/24 was cancelled because the day was declared a federal holiday.

[MerryMentor 73]

22 minutes ago, samdog said:

I had biometrics on 8th Feb, after initial appointment on 12/24 was cancelled because the day was declared a federal holiday.

That sucks, I’m glad you’re done with it now. Any news about your EAD?

[samdog 56]

Nope, I am trying to get it expedited with the help of my local congressperson.

[MerryMentor 73]

Just now, samdog said:

Nope, I am trying to get it expedited with the help of my local congressperson.

That’s a good idea. Good luck friend!

1 minute ago, samdog said:

Nope, I am trying to get it expedited with the help of my local congressperson.

Did your case update to “Case ready to be scheduled for interview “?

[samdog 56]

On 2/11/2021 at 11:09 AM, MerryMentor said:

Did your case update to “Case ready to be scheduled for interview “?

Nope, it just says fingerprints were applied or something like that

[samdog 56]

@MerryMentor how was your interview? I'm guessing no questions about the form I-944?

 

With the help of a congressperson's staff my EAD was approved and delivered, so I can be back to work next week. Interview is scheduled in 2 weeks 

[MerryMentor 73]

6 minutes ago, samdog said:

@MerryMentor how was your interview? I'm guessing no questions about the form I-944?

 

With the help of a congressperson's staff my EAD was approved and delivered, so I can be back to work next week. Interview is scheduled in 2 weeks 

Congratulations, I’m glad you’re able to go back to work. Good luck with the interview! make sure you’re well prepared.

We had our interview on March 11 and it didn’t go well. We were not well prepared because both of us were busy with work. It sucks and I think we maybe will have to go back for stokes interview.

[samdog 56]

13 minutes ago, MerryMentor said:

Congratulations, I’m glad you’re able to go back to work. Good luck with the interview! make sure you’re well prepared.

Thanks!

 

 What do you mean by "well prepared"? In terms of documentation or answers to interviewer's questions?

 

14 minutes ago, MerryMentor said:

We had our interview on March 11 and it didn’t go well. We were not well prepared because both of us were busy with work. It sucks and I think we maybe will have to go back for stokes interview.

oh no, I'm sorry! Do you mind sharing what questions/evidence did they ask that you weren't prepared for?

[MerryMentor 73]

21 minutes ago, samdog said:

Thanks!

 

 What do you mean by "well prepared"? In terms of documentation or answers to interviewer's questions?

 

oh no, I'm sorry! Do you mind sharing what questions/evidence did they ask that you weren't prepared for?

The officer didn’t ask for too much evidence, he was very curt and mad that we didn’t have pictures from wedding celebration. We didn’t have a big celebration because being students we didn’t want to spend money on things we didn’t consider important. Other than that he just asked for each other biographical details, family information and inadmissibility questions from I485.

The celebration part pissed him off. Also he had a thick African accent and wasn’t loud enough, it was hard to understand him. He definitely was an immigrant and an ####### for sure.