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The demise of the EAD/AP Combo Card? [merged threads]

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Two independent threads on this topic have been merged.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Today my wife's Employment Authorization card arrived in the mail.  She applied for renewal of her previous "Combo" card last July by submitting forms I-131 and I-765.  I was surprised to see that the

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I heard about this a few weeks back, the logic of seemingly doubling the work to speed up the process escapes me.

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As a paper document:

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joe.b   33

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: India
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On 6/18/2022 at 5:12 AM, Yorkie62 said:

Anecdotally, I haven't seen any standalone APs approved for AOS since decoupling that weren't expedited. I'd be interested to be told different, but it looks like USCIS are doing EAD, then just not doing AP and waiting for GC approval.

I’ve seen a few timelines of people who got their AP approved after their EAD. 
 

Though my husband’s EAD was approved 2 months ago, with no word on the AP, and we’re getting pretty anxious about it. 

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: United Kingdom
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Just now, joe.b said:

I’ve seen a few timelines of people who got their AP approved after their EAD. 

Not expedited?

09/15/21 - Sent packet via USPS to Chicago lockbox

09/22/21 - Priority date

09/26/21 - Text/email confirmation of receipt by USCIS

09/28/21 - Checks cashed by USCIS

09/30/21 - Received I-797C for I-485, I-765, I-131 and I-130 in mail

10/09/21 - USCIS online account updates to schedule biometrics

11/01/21 - Biometrics appointment (Brooklyn, NY)

11/04/21 - Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS

02/14/22 - I-765 Expedite requested

02/24/22 - Expedite evidence sent

03/23/22 - EAD arrived in mail

05/06/22 - AP approved (expedited)

01/03/23 - RFE for I-693, case transferred to Boise, ID office

01/17/23 - I-485 approved

01/25/23 - GC arrived in mail

11/12/24 - Sent I-751 packet via USPS

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emiloo   4

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Switzerland
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I talked to a lawyer who said that right now she sees people getting the travel parole approved after 10-12 months of sending the original I-131 application. I am at 9 months and 3 weeks now. I give updates when it happens. 

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USN_MSC   16

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Colombia
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We just requested expedite (humanitarian, severe illness in immediate family) for I-131. Filed all docs Oct 2021. 

 

It is ridiculous how people have to wait so long for travel permission.

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emiloo   4

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USCIS timeline for I-131 changed to 10.5 months instead of 9 months but I still got no news. I am at 10 months and 3 weeks. On another subject, the office  that is supposed to process my concurrent I-484 in Brooklyn says 29 months. It is the longest wait time in the states. If you can choose your office, DO NOT choose Brooklyn. It was a mistake on my part. Manhattan's processing is 15 months. 

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I wanted to update my status on this topic as it might help other people to have an idea of timeline (maybe?). I just received my travel parole document. It took exactly 12 months to receive it (National Benefit Center). I submitted my I-131 with the I-485, I-130 and the work authorization application Sep 03, 2021. I will finally be able to travel!! 

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