June 2020 AOS Filers

[RayCal 12]

25 minutes ago, akma said:

Our application was received 6/5 too. And still no biometrics appointment or any update online. 
How do I check if we requested SSN? 

If you checked the YES box on question 14 of your I-765 (EAD) application.

 

[Carl. 45]

18 hours ago, RayCal said:

Congrats! I filed 6/5, a few days after you. We have the same biometrics date. Hoping to get the approval soon. Did you request SSN with the I-485? If yes, did you received along with EAD?

No I applied roughly 2 weeks after arriving in the US so already had a SNN. 

[Shan181 59]

My EAD approval estimates given by VJ, last Sunday and today (attached). Hope this is true (fingers crossed)

Has anyone noticed that their predictions bump up like this?

My AP prediction is still in April.

 

 

Edited December 7, 2020 by Shan181

[KAP2019 187]

11 hours ago, Shan181 said:

My EAD approval estimates given by VJ, last Sunday and today (attached). Hope this is true (fingers crossed)

Has anyone noticed that their predictions bump up like this?

My AP prediction is still in April.

 

 

Mine was similar. Last week was April 2021 and yesterday said "Any day now!" Though I haven't had biometrics yet....so, 🤷‍♀️

[Shan181 59]

5 minutes ago, KAP2019 said:

Mine was similar. Last week was April 2021 and yesterday said "Any day now!" Though I haven't had biometrics yet....so, 🤷‍♀️

Great! So it is not a mistake, USCIS has officially started June filers. 
 

I have seen that USCIS approves EAD before Biometrics, however they don’t ship the combo card until you finish biometrics 

[AC&MH 70]

I've stopped checking in so much because its a huge disappointment every time I see more and more people being lucky enough to proceed on with their lives.  Good for all of you...

 

We are not so fortunate...no progress...and no avenues available to get anything done...

 

After all we went through to get this far it is tragic what has happened l.  At some point we are going to have to consider leaving the US entirely and just going back to Thailand.  We cannot continue to wait and have my wife unemployed and unable to travel to see her family indefinitely.

 

This entire process is torture...

[SusnOwen 160]

2 hours ago, Shan181 said:

Great! So it is not a mistake, USCIS has officially started June filers. 
 

I have seen that USCIS approves EAD before Biometrics, however they don’t ship the combo card until you finish biometrics 

They have definitely started June Filers.  We had our Biometrics on 8/27, my husband got his EAD approved on 10/30, and received the card and his SSN on 11/2.

[Rearviewmirror 397]

1 hour ago, AC&MH said:

I've stopped checking in so much because its a huge disappointment every time I see more and more people being lucky enough to proceed on with their lives.  Good for all of you...

 

We are not so fortunate...no progress...and no avenues available to get anything done...

 

After all we went through to get this far it is tragic what has happened l.  At some point we are going to have to consider leaving the US entirely and just going back to Thailand.  We cannot continue to wait and have my wife unemployed and unable to travel to see her family indefinitely.

 

This entire process is torture...

My fingers are crossed for you  This is an unbelievably stressful and unfair process.

[E_pluribus_unum 73]

1 minute ago, SusnOwen said:

They have definitely started June Filers.  We had our Biometrics on 8/27, my husband got his EAD approved on 10/30, and received the card and his SSN on 11/2.

I think this may also depend on the State/County too. 

 

I live in Sacramento California and the Governor just announced some strict COVID-19 guidelines which caused a lot of Government offices to close temporarily. I went to a county office yesterday and they are closed to in person visits and only doing calls. USCIS does not state that the Sacramento ASC is closed but I imagine that they are probably processing much fewer biometrics daily since they still have to comply with State and County guidelines. 

[RayCal 12]

I hate to be the "party-pooper" but I won't put too much value on the VJ Approval Estimates. Back in November 15, I was given the same estimate "any day now". Then NOTHING! A week after, the estimate changed to Feb. 16, 2021 and just got worst each week. Yesterday's estimate was March 22, 2021. I presume they are using an algorithm that factors in processing times for similar cases. But it appears that there are no solid processing patterns at this moment; so this may be a "garbage in; garbage out" situation when it comes to approval estimates.

 

However, I do wish I am wrong.

 

I filed 6/5; had biometrics on 8/6. I submitted an expedite, sent evidence of job offer and spoke to Tier 2; she said they still cannot guarantee an approval date. I feel I've done everything humanly possible. I've fasted and I've prayed. I wrote a letter to Santa. 🙂 Still hoping to get the approval SOON!

 

Keep the faith and hang in there gang! One day we can all look back at the tremendous perseverance we exhibited during this exasperating time!

[rohjas 5]

1 hour ago, RayCal said:

I hate to be the "party-pooper" but I won't put too much value on the VJ Approval Estimates. Back in November 15, I was given the same estimate "any day now". Then NOTHING! A week after, the estimate changed to Feb. 16, 2021 and just got worst each week. Yesterday's estimate was March 22, 2021. I presume they are using an algorithm that factors in processing times for similar cases. But it appears that there are no solid processing patterns at this moment; so this may be a "garbage in; garbage out" situation when it comes to approval estimates.

 

However, I do wish I am wrong.

 

I filed 6/5; had biometrics on 8/6. I submitted an expedite, sent evidence of job offer and spoke to Tier 2; she said they still cannot guarantee an approval date. I feel I've done everything humanly possible. I've fasted and I've prayed. I wrote a letter to Santa. 🙂 Still hoping to get the approval SOON!

 

Keep the faith and hang in there gang! One day we can all look back at the tremendous perseverance we exhibited during this exasperating time!

Can I ask what date did you file for expedited EAD? And what docs/evidence did you send other than the job offer?

I plan to do the same after my biometrics with a job offer.

[RayCal 12]

2 hours ago, rohjas said:

Can I ask what date did you file for expedited EAD? And what docs/evidence did you send other than the job offer?

I plan to do the same after my biometrics with a job offer.

I submitted my expedite request on 10/22. USCIS only requested for job offer so that was all I provided.

[rohjas 5]

7 minutes ago, RayCal said:

I submitted my expedite request on 10/22. USCIS only requested for job offer so that was all I provided.

Wow. I thought once you expedite with a job offer they send it to you in a week max. What is the current status then if the expedited EAD. Have they basically rejected your request for expedite or not saying anything to your request. And how do explain this to your employer? 

[RayCal 12]

3 minutes ago, rohjas said:

Wow. I thought once you expedite with a job offer they send it to you in a week max. What is the current status then if the expedited EAD. Have they basically rejected your request for expedite or not saying anything to your request. And how do explain this to your employer? 

The response from Tier 2 was they cannot guarantee a timeline. There was no formal advise of the expedite being rejected nor approved. So it sits in limbo; awaiting feedback. My deadline to accept the offer is on Friday; I am just hoping I at least know the EAD is approved by then so I can sign the offer and send back. If I do not get an approval by the deadline; then I hope I get a response before the employer hires another applicant. I know hope is not a great plan but that is all I have at the moment.

[rohjas 5]

5 minutes ago, RayCal said:

The response from Tier 2 was they cannot guarantee a timeline. There was no formal advise of the expedite being rejected nor approved. So it sits in limbo; awaiting feedback. My deadline to accept the offer is on Friday; I am just hoping I at least know the EAD is approved by then so I can sign the offer and send back. If I do not get an approval by the deadline; then I hope I get a response before the employer hires another applicant. I know hope is not a great plan but that is all I have at the moment.

Dude this is really crazy. I had no clue uscis is delaying expedited request like that too. Even with a job offer. This is an eye opener. Is your case at NBC? Did you try reaching out to Congressman and ombudsman? 

Edited December 7, 2020 by rohjas