hI CANUCKS! I POSTED ON THE EAD SECTION, BUT WAS WONDERING IF
MY FELLOW CANUCKS HAVE HAD ANY EXPERIENCE WITH THIS?

I AM GETTING CONCERNED HERE...I FILED MY EAD 26 JANUARY, NOA FEB2.
TO THIS DATE MY HUSBAND (IN PORTLAND OR.)HAS NOT RECEIVED A LETTER
FOR MY BIOMETRICS APPT.???
IS THIS NORMAL THAT I HAVE TO WAIT THIS LONG???
I SEE OTHER PEOPLES HISTORY SHOWING IT TAKES ABOUT
AN AVERAGE OF 10 -21 DAYS AFTER...TO DO THE APPT. AT THIS MOMENT I AM
STILL IN CANADA FINISHING UP MY JOB. THE TOLL FREE NUMBER LISTED ON MY
NOA DOES NOT WORK FROM CANADA. I HAVE TRIED DOING A GOOGLE SEARCH
FOR THE USCIS CALIFORNIA LOCAL PHONE NUMBER AND TO NO AVAIL.
I AM TRACKING MY CASE NUMBER AND IT WAS LAST TOUCHED 22 FEB.

ANYBODY GOT ANY SUGGESTIONS OR ADVICE???

THANKS IN ADVANCE
DENISE

Do all EAD applicants get sent for biometrics? I'm not sure if this is the case.

it says in my NOA that a Biometric letter of appt will be sent to me!
that is what is concerning me!!! as I have not received it yet and there
is no one I can call to verify if this letter was ever sent out?
This letter is way overdue!

Yes, everyone does. They put your fingerprint on the back of the EAD card even. No fingerprint, no card I would imagine.

Make an Infopass appointment at your district office, they may be able to trace your biometrics letter.

good advice, I will make an info pass appointment when I get moved to portland! I was really hoping this would kick in fast so I can get my CAD EI.

Hi I'm following your journey also as i"m doing the same thing,I couldn't find too much info either.I'm wondering if we can get stuff started at EI before the move then fax info needed to EI.As soon as I find out how long it takes to get my record of employment. When are you planning to make your final move?I'm not leaving till July 2nd.I'll keep searching also Good Luck

I didnt know about EI until I got tothe USA. Phoned the 1 800, discussed my situation. They emailed me how to start up an EI claim. I belive one may have a certain amount of time, but one could call them up when ever and find out the info from them, they are a good bunch.

Hi

I spoke to EI a few month ago to find out how I go about collecting while living in the USA.
It was said as soon as I get my separation slip.."register right away" this can be done online.
When you receive
your EAD (for proof that you are available for work in the USA) your EI will kick in and
they can pay the benefits directly into your canadian bank account! bonus! then I can
take the funds out via my bank card in the USA.
It was also suggested: reason for leaving employment, make sure is says relocating to
the USA due to marriage.
so as you can see why I am hot to trot to get my biometrics appt. the faster I can collect
EI.
My official move date is April 1st (April fools day and lets hope thats not an OMAN!!!! LOL)

If u get them transferred into ur cdn account, i would recommend CustomHouse.com tyo transfer the $$ into ur USA acct. No fees and better exchange rate!!

cdancer, we applied for EAD the same time as you and have been approved. Card is "in the mail." Try InfoPass. Good luck sorting it out.

Hey Jersey Girl

well congrats to you for getting your EAD so fast!

I tryed the InfoPass website and looking for an appt. the first week of April.
the calendar was blacked out for the dates??? whats with that??? do they only
take appointments so many days in advance???
I am looking at the Portland Oregon Calendar.





thanks for the tip!