AP Expedite 2022

[anitka 14]

Hi guys !

I just wanted to share my story and give you some hope !
Long story short, I filled in Dec 2021 and currently my I-485 is being reviewed (RFE to be reviewed ;)) . I got my EAD card at the end of March (It was fast if you think about it) but the document I was looking for the most was AP. As I did not get combo card, my AP was stuck on Case Received without any online account (MSC). 

I looked through this forum for some other cases but not everyone was very desperate or needed to travel. I am fine with waiting for GC as long as I can work really.

 

Getting to the point here  After rebooking my tickets several times, getting stressed and refreshing my USCIS 'check the status case' website, I got the courage to try to expedite it. (thanks @Yorkie62)

I did not have any backup documentation so it was my one shot and I thought what is the worst that can happen? They will say no.

I am writing this post to encourage you guys and try to fight, if there is any chance of success ! I even did a consultation with a lawyer who told me : it is too late to expedite it if you want to travel in September, so there is nothing I can help you with. Thank God I did not pay him more and wasted the money!

Always go with your gut ! USCIS process and their timelines are sooooo unfair. I see people getting interviews and they are filled in April or May. 

If you are stuck, pick up that phone and try to get through and talk to someone. I know we all should be patient and wait but sometimes it's more of good fortune with immigration rather than 'following the timeline'. Nobody is gonna cancel your application just because you contacted them and asked for an expedition or clarification.

  I might have been lucky, but I rather try and fail then stress everyday and feel down that nothing is moving forward.

 

I am over the moon and waiting for that AP to arrive in my mailbox so I can book my flights !

Good luck to all of you guys ! I hope things will move faster for everyone. 

 

[Yorkie62 53]

Congratulations! I will clarify that I encourage people to try to expedite EAD/AP if, and only if they believe that they have a valid reason for doing so as per USCIS guidance. I wouldn't suggest that people just apply because the worst they can say is no, hoping that evidence isn't asked for. At best, that slows things down for other people and at worst could be construed as lying to USCIS.

I'm certainly not saying that this is what you did, just that from the way you wrote it, some may get that idea.

[anitka 14]

9 minutes ago, Yorkie62 said:

Congratulations! I will clarify that I encourage people to try to expedite EAD/AP if, and only if they believe that they have a valid reason for doing so as per USCIS guidance. I wouldn't suggest that people just apply because the worst they can say is no, hoping that evidence isn't asked for. At best, that slows things down for other people and at worst could be construed as lying to USCIS.

I'm certainly not saying that this is what you did, just that from the way you wrote it, some may get that idea.

@Yorkie62 YES YES YES ! Sorry, my intention was never to suggest to kinda go over the system ! I did have a valid reason to expedite my request unfortunately sometimes it's not possible to provide documentation if necessary or we might think that our proof is not enough  .

It was more to encourage people who are afraid or not sure if to reach for help from USCIS. I know how stressful the whole process is.

So yes, kudos to what you wrote, I just really hope that things will move forward with everyone's cases

[Rocio0010 5,579]

Repeat after me:

“EAD combo cards should be automatically sent with the receipt of the I-485”