June 2024 - AOS Filers

[speedster 26]

On 8/8/2024 at 8:27 PM, speedster said:

NOA1 was 6/21

Just received RFE today 8/8 unsure what it is considering we sent everything to the lawyer...

Still no update on the EAD either

Does the RFE ever get uploaded to the online account? Nothing is up there so far. Guess gonna have to wait for the physical copy.

[alex3351 0]

I've been following this thread for a while now and although we initially filed in March not sure if we're considered March filers or June so I'll post in both.

We initially filed in March 25th but they only accepted the vaccine waiver I-601 and rejected our case because of an error on their side (USCIS mistake)

Resent everything back in April and got rejected again because of wrong payment (still had to pay over 1k more for THEIR mistake)

Eventually resent everything back again in June and they accepted our case.

 

3/22    AOS Initial Application Sent

4/17    NOA for I-601
6/21    AOS Final Application Sent 

6/27    NOA for I-130, I-485, I-131, I-765
7/05   Biometrics Scheduled
7/16    Biometrics Done (Went 2 weeks earlier)
7/17    EAD Approved

 

Hopefully everything will move as quickly as the EAD, especially after all the hiccups with the initial application. Also, wondering if anyone else had this experience of USCIS "mistake"? Our lawyer said they had a lot of cases rejected like ours for an error USCIS made and we're assuming they were just trying to get more money from people since they changed the fees in April?

[speedster 26]

9 hours ago, alex3351 said:

I've been following this thread for a while now and although we initially filed in March not sure if we're considered March filers or June so I'll post in both.

We initially filed in March 25th but they only accepted the vaccine waiver I-601 and rejected our case because of an error on their side (USCIS mistake)

Resent everything back in April and got rejected again because of wrong payment (still had to pay over 1k more for THEIR mistake)

Eventually resent everything back again in June and they accepted our case.

 

 

3/22    AOS Initial Application Sent

4/17    NOA for I-601
6/21    AOS Final Application Sent 

6/27    NOA for I-130, I-485, I-131, I-765
7/05   Biometrics Scheduled
7/16    Biometrics Done (Went 2 weeks earlier)
7/17    EAD Approved

 

Hopefully everything will move as quickly as the EAD, especially after all the hiccups with the initial application. Also, wondering if anyone else had this experience of USCIS "mistake"? Our lawyer said they had a lot of cases rejected like ours for an error USCIS made and we're assuming they were just trying to get more money from people since they changed the fees in April?

Yes it's common for uscis to make mistakes but 3/22 is a tough date to make with the price adjustment, especially if the date of arrival at uscis center is close to the end of that month

[speedster 26]

On 8/8/2024 at 8:27 PM, speedster said:

NOA1 was 6/21

Just received RFE today 8/8 unsure what it is considering we sent everything to the lawyer...

Still no update on the EAD either

 

RFE is on USCIS portal now, dated 8/15. Missing joint sponsor info, I'll take a wild guess and say the lawyer didn't sent the right stuff....splendid

 

On another note, even with USCIS reusing biometrics, EAD is still pending 😑 

[speedster 26]

On 8/17/2024 at 11:54 AM, speedster said:

 

RFE is on USCIS portal now, dated 8/15. Missing joint sponsor info, I'll take a wild guess and say the lawyer didn't sent the right stuff....splendid

 

On another note, even with USCIS reusing biometrics, EAD is still pending 😑 

 

RFE was finally responded last week.

 

We're still waiting waiting on the EAD and AP when biometrics were confirmed to be reused in June.

[Cisse913 35]

Any approvals from those who filed in June 2024?

[speedster 26]

2 hours ago, Cisse913 said:

Any approvals from those who filed in June 2024?

Nope nothing, no 765, no 130, no 485, no 131

[speedster 26]

Still no sign of EAD after 4 months even after notice of reusing biometrics came almost immediately after filing. And the possibility of me going OCONUS on work orders is possible. I doubt 319(b) is even an option for us....

[Cisse913 35]

On 10/29/2024 at 11:38 PM, speedster said:

Still no sign of EAD after 4 months even after notice of reusing biometrics came almost immediately after filing. And the possibility of me going OCONUS on work orders is possible. I doubt 319(b) is even an option for us....

You might want to try submitting an expedite request through the USCIS online portal, especially if you're facing financial hardship. They may accept your request and prioritize getting your work permit to you within the next 2-3 weeks. Alternatively, you could reach out to your local congress representative for assistance. Wishing you the best of luck!

[speedster 26]

On 11/4/2024 at 2:30 AM, Cisse913 said:

You might want to try submitting an expedite request through the USCIS online portal, especially if you're facing financial hardship. They may accept your request and prioritize getting your work permit to you within the next 2-3 weeks. Alternatively, you could reach out to your local congress representative for assistance. Wishing you the best of luck!

Lol, my congressperson I have now is useless, the office said it's in "normal processing time" for the EAD. I also found out my OCONUS is in a US territory which I don't believe will qualify for a 319(b). But I'll give it a shot thanks!!!

[speedster 26]

Combo Card approved and produced, hopefully it doesn't take another 5 months to mail the card.