2017 I-485 Houston Filers

[Joel&Julia 78]

10 minutes ago, emekus94 said:

I simply have to laugh - this is madness
Cuz if this keeps climbing, we all have to file for renewal the INSTANT we get the current approval 

Yep. Better to laugh than cry... 🤪

[Joel&Julia 78]

4 minutes ago, Visitor User said:

When is the earlier I can apply for renewal?

USCIS web site says “Generally, you should not file for a renewal EAD more than 180 days before your original EAD expires.”

 

USCIS is currently taking longer than 180 days to process a renewal, so you will have to rely on the automatic 180-day extension regardless of when you file. If you wait too long, the extension might expire as well.

[emekus94 1,125]

@Selma and Nermin @Joel&Julia @JSWH

Have any of y'all considered the congressman option?

[Selma and Nermin 139]

1 minute ago, emekus94 said:

@Selma and Nermin @Joel&Julia @JSWH

Have any of y'all considered the congressman option?

Nope, I have not. I don't even know what that is lol. 

[emekus94 1,125]

Just now, Selma and Nermin said:

Nope, I have not. I don't even know what that is lol. 

It's contacting your congressman to see if they can be a liason on your behalf
I've seen them be super helpful for EAD/APs/I-129F applications that are stuck in limbo- but not heard much about people using them for GC.

 

Because If my case says "ready for interview" for more than 3 months, I am considering reaching out to them and figuring out what in the world they expect to do about the backlog

[Selma and Nermin 139]

3 minutes ago, emekus94 said:

It's contacting your congressman to see if they can be a liason on your behalf
I've seen them be super helpful for EAD/APs/I-129F applications that are stuck in limbo- but not heard much about people using them for GC.

 

Because If my case says "ready for interview" for more than 3 months, I am considering reaching out to them and figuring out what in the world they expect to do about the backlog

Oh man, yeah it is really unlikely that it will take less than 3 months. It looks more like 1.5 -2 yrs is the norm now. If you do, let me know how it goes. I will just wait, I really don't think much can be done. 

[emekus94 1,125]

3 minutes ago, Selma and Nermin said:

Oh man, yeah it is really unlikely that it will take less than 3 months. It looks more like 1.5 -2 yrs is the norm now. If you do, let me know how it goes. I will just wait, I really don't think much can be done. 

You are probably right
Am just NOT interested in going through the hassle of an EAD renewal.

Right now, I want my EAD/AP cuz then I can function like a full person and will patiently wait out for a GC

 

That gives Houston like a full 13+ months to get me GC so yea. lol #PrayingForAMiracle#

[Joel&Julia 78]

6 hours ago, emekus94 said:

@Selma and Nermin @Joel&Julia @JSWH

Have any of y'all considered the congressman option?

We had success getting our congressman’s help on the first EAD, but we were in a real pickle and needed a miracle.  I haven’t tried it yet for the green card. Right now all of our really urgent problems are temporarily resolved, so I guess I’m waiting until we have another real emergency (or I think of another compelling argument to put in the letter).

[JSWH 261]

19 hours ago, emekus94 said:

@Selma and Nermin @Joel&Julia @JSWH

Have any of y'all considered the congressman option?

 

We did contact the congressman back in March. The staff in the congressman office was very nice and helpful. They placed an inquire on our behalf with USCIS and we received a generic reply, the same one that we would receive through the USCIS website. Though, I was greateful to the congressman and his staff for trying to help us, it made no difference for us. 

[Visitor User 229]

Any March 2017 AOS filers gol their interview notice in the mail yet?

[blue_angel_29 108]

IS there a 2018 thread to this? I didn't do  k1 though, AOS based on marriage from work visa

 

my PD is May 22, 2018

Bio was June 15

RFE for Birth Certificate July 22

ready to schedule interview Aug 6, 2018

 

Also, on the EAD/AP, my case status still says "My case is received"

  whoever got their EAD/AP already, when did you EAD/AP status change? did it change at all? does it change to approval right after the My case is received?

[emekus94 1,125]

12 hours ago, blue_angel_29 said:

IS there a 2018 thread to this? I didn't do  k1 though, AOS based on marriage from work visa

 

my PD is May 22, 2018

Bio was June 15

RFE for Birth Certificate July 22

ready to schedule interview Aug 6, 2018

 

Also, on the EAD/AP, my case status still says "My case is received"

  whoever got their EAD/AP already, when did you EAD/AP status change? did it change at all? does it change to approval right after the My case is received?

All the 2018 folks are on here or at the thread
 

There really was no purpose to make a 2018 one when most of 2017 was still waiting

[Visitor User 229]

Hello. It looks like USCIS sent my EAD to the wrong address. It went to a P.O. Box XXXX at a local postal office. I do not have any P.O. Box and the address on file is correct for USCIS to send it to the correct mailing address. I went to USPS but they told me to contact the sender. 

 

USPS Tracking # was given by USCIS.  

 

Do online USPS lost mall inquiry? I do have  the P.O. Box # where it was sent to. 

 

Will I be able to request USCIS to re-send another EAD today? 

 

USCIS mailed on 8/13/18. 

 

[JoAndLo 47]

Hello my People!

 

UPDATE: I got a text about an update in my case, when I check my USCIS it says that my EAD card is being produced. I am so exited! How long to get the actual card in the mail?

 

this is my timeline so far: 

04/21/2018 - AOS Package sent thru Fedex
04/24/2018 - AOS Package Delivered by Fedex
05/01/2018 - Text Message & Email Notification.  (Day 4)
05/05/2018 - Mail Notification Receipt (day 7)
05/12/2018 - Biometrics Mail Notice (day 14)
05/24/2018 - Biometrics Appointment (day 26)
06/22/2018 - REF notification update (day 55)
06/27/2018 - REF Mail letter (Certified Translation of Birth Certificate) (day 60)
07/02/2018 - REF Sent thru FEDEX
07/06/2018 - REF delivered by FEDEX
07/10/2018 - REF was received (update text message and in the website) (day 73)
07/19/2018 - "Case Ready to Be schedule for Interview" (update online) (day 82)
08/24/2018 - "New Card is being produced¨ (I-765 -EAD Card.)  (day 118)

[blue_angel_29 108]

5 minutes ago, JoAndLo said:

Hello my People!

 

UPDATE: I got a text about an update in my case, when I check my USCIS it says that my EAD card is being produced. I am so exited! How long to get the actual card in the mail?

 

this is my timeline so far: 

04/21/2018 - AOS Package sent thru Fedex
04/24/2018 - AOS Package Delivered by Fedex
05/01/2018 - Text Message & Email Notification.  (Day 4)
05/05/2018 - Mail Notification Receipt (day 7)
05/12/2018 - Biometrics Mail Notice (day 14)
05/24/2018 - Biometrics Appointment (day 26)
06/22/2018 - REF notification update (day 55)
06/27/2018 - REF Mail letter (Certified Translation of Birth Certificate) (day 60)
07/02/2018 - REF Sent thru FEDEX
07/06/2018 - REF delivered by FEDEX
07/10/2018 - REF was received (update text message and in the website) (day 73)
07/19/2018 - "Case Ready to Be schedule for Interview" (update online) (day 82)
08/24/2018 - "New Card is being produced¨ (I-765 -EAD Card.)  (day 118)

Hello!! I was just wondering, did you send your medical in your aos packet?

 

I just got my courtesy letter for the medical today, dated aug 3, 2018. My case status online says ready to be scheduled for interview since aug 6.

 

Is it advisable to do the medical now when i see a lot of people in houston still waiting for interview.