Advance Parole timeline after decoupling?

[Alchanphel 14]

Hi all,

As we all now know I-765 (EAD) and I-131 (Advance Parole) have been "decoupled" for adjustment of status applicants, as USCIS works to reduce the backlog for EAD cards.

I've just received my standalone EAD card after submitting my AOS paperwork in September 2021.

Do we yet know how long AP should take to arrive after this? Does the prioritization of EAD imply a longer wait for AP?

Thanks!

[Verrou 1,962]

yes correct. its not clear when AP is arrived. for marriage base filer that file in 2022, so far all i know is they receive EAD, and suddenly, interview date

[Alchanphel 14]

3 minutes ago, Misscloud said:

yes correct. its not clear when AP is arrived. for marriage base filer that file in 2022, so far all i know is they receive EAD, and suddenly, interview date

 

Yep that seems to be a common experience.

 

Unfortunately as my local USCIS office is Newark, NJ (13 - 27 months processing time) I'm not expecting my Green Card interview anytime soon!

[Verrou 1,962]

2 minutes ago, Alchanphel said:

 

Yep that seems to be a common experience.

 

Unfortunately as my local USCIS office is Newark, NJ (13 - 27 months processing time) I'm not expecting my Green Card interview anytime soon!

i understand. my friend case has been siting duck in newark since october 2020. 

if you need urgent AP, i guess you can always request to expedite 

[P055UM 281]

44 minutes ago, Alchanphel said:

Hi all,

As we all now know I-765 (EAD) and I-131 (Advance Parole) have been "decoupled" for adjustment of status applicants, as USCIS works to reduce the backlog for EAD cards.

I've just received my standalone EAD card after submitting my AOS paperwork in September 2021.

Do we yet know how long AP should take to arrive after this? Does the prioritization of EAD imply a longer wait for AP?

Thanks!

Seems reasonable to think that more resources being used to clear the EAD backlog will naturally result in AP times lengthening. Here's hoping yours arrives before long. Good luck!

[Chancy 6,241]

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