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Adam&Abby   1

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I recently got my I-797 Notice of approval in the mail for my I485 as well as for my EAD and AP. Few questions so I know what to expect moving forward: 

 

- Can I use the I797 to apply for an ID? I live in NY state 

 

- When should I expect to receive the EAD/AP combo? 
 

- When will I have to do biometrics+medical? 

 

- Is the I797 proof of my legal status that I would need to have with me for now? In case I get  asked to show ID and all I have is my passport/expired K1

 

- Should we expect things to process faster anytime soon after January with the new administration? 

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Ayrton   965

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1 hour ago, Adam&Abby said:

I recently got my I-797 Notice of approval in the mail for my I485 as well as for my EAD and AP. Few questions so I know what to expect moving forward: 

 

- Can I use the I797 to apply for an ID? I live in NY state 

 

- When should I expect to receive the EAD/AP combo? 
 

- When will I have to do biometrics+medical? 

 

- Is the I797 proof of my legal status that I would need to have with me for now? In case I get  asked to show ID and all I have is my passport/expired K1

 

- Should we expect things to process faster anytime soon after January with the new administration? 

Notice of approval? Or notice that they received the application?

 

EAD is taking 4-6 months. Biometrics will depend on how backlogged your local ASC is. NOA1 is not proof of status. It proves you are authorized to stay until the 485 is adjudicated.

 

You should check with your local dmv if they will accept just the NOA. 

 

No. I don't think timelines are gonna change. 

 

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1 hour ago, Adam&Abby said:

- Is the I797 proof of my legal status that I would need to have with me for now? In case I get  asked to show ID and all I have is my passport/expired K1

 

- Should we expect things to process faster anytime soon after January with the new administration? 

An I-797 for receipt of the I-485 is proof of authorized stay in the US, not proof of legal status. I would carry it with me.

I would not expect a new administration to increase processing speed.

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21 minutes ago, Adam&Abby said:

Sorry I meant to say notice of action. Or receipt notice. Thanks for the clarification.

 

I’ll take it to the DMV and hope for the best 

I-797 is not accepted. You can checkout their website for IDs accepted: https://dmv.ny.gov/forms/id44.pdf

N-400

Dec 15, 2024 - Submitted N-400 online 

Dec 15, 2024 - Got NOA and GC extension for 2 years, plus confirmation that biometrics will be reused

I-751

July 25, 2023 - Submitted ROC via USPS 

July 31, 2023 - Credit card charged

Aug 1, 2023 - Text confirmation with IOE number received

Aug 14, 2023 - 48-month extension letter received

Aug 23, 2023 - Biometrics appointment at Brooklyn ASC

I-485

July 2, 2020 - 1st AOS submission via USPS  | July 19, 2020 - Rejected package received due to "missing forms" | July 20, 2020 - Resubmitted AOS Package | July 26, 2020 - AOS received at Chicago lockbox via USPS

July 27, 2020 - USCIS online status: Case received

Aug 9, 2020 - Credit card was charged | Aug 13, 2020 - Received SMS confirmation from USCIS | Aug 17, 2020 - Received NOAs in the mail | Aug 21, 2020 - USCIS account updated to RFE (waiting for mail)

Aug 27, 2020 - Hard copy of RFIE received in the mail (I-864EZ rejected) | Aug 31, 2020 - Response to RFIE sent to NBC

Sept 9, 2020 - Response to RFIE received by USCIS | Sept. 22, 2020 - Received I-693 deficiency notice

Nov 21, 2020 - Date USCIS sent out biometrics appointment letter  | Nov. 28, 2020 - Received bio appointment letter

Dec 18, 2020 - Biometrics appointment completed in Brooklyn ASC | Dec. 19, 2020 - Case updated to fingerprints taken (I-485 and I-765) | Dec. 30, 2020 - Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview

Feb 25, 2021 - New card is being produced (EAD) | Feb. 26, 2021 - EAD and AP have been approved

Mar 3, 2021 - Combo card received | Mar. 5, 2021 - SSN card received

Aug 31, 2021 - Case updated online to interview has been scheduled | Sept 8, 2021 - Interview schedule received in the mail via USPS

Oct 5, 2021 - Scheduled interview | Oct 6, 2021 - Approved

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I know each state is probably different, but when my husband went to the DMV in Utah to get an ID, they couldn’t recognize him yet (we filed in May.) They told us that mostly likely until his has biometrics they can’t help him.

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