Did I screw up my AOS/EAD?

[lascanoas 0]

I applied for AOS/EAD back in DEC 31,2008 and then did my Biometric on Jan 21,2009. Since then, I have not received anything else in the mail. However, my lawyer tells me that USCIS sent a notice that they are asking for my wife's 2007 w-2s(which the lawyer seems to have not sent when she filed it) and that my wife does not make sufficient amount of money(but that is insignificant because we have a sponsor -my wife is a full time student right now). Now, what I want to know is, would the USCIS send any sort of notification directly to my lawyer asking for any missing paperwork, without notifying me either by mail or through email? I have not received anything personally and all it shows online is a Jan 21st touch. And does it really take this long for the EAD to arrive, and why is it dependent on her w-2, as my lawyer suggests? She is now asking for my wife's 2007 w-2s(because she apparently has only filed our 2005,2006 taxes and they need three years) and also our 2008 taxes and tells me only once these are filed will my paperwork resume its normal course and I will get my EAD, so you see what I am dealing with?) I am just in the assumption right now that my lawyer has screwed my paperwork somewhere..can someone help me figure this out?

[Amy&Xin 0]

As do as what he told you. Did he tell you when the RFE was sent? If you can't reply the RFE in 90 days, your case will be denied. You should act up really quick now. Get the w2(or if you can get the tax transcript from IRS, you don't need send w2 then), and send to USCIS.

I applied for AOS/EAD back in DEC 31,2008 and then did my Biometric on Jan 21,2009. Since then, I have not received anything else in the mail. However, my lawyer tells me that USCIS sent a notice that they are asking for my wife's 2007 w-2s(which the lawyer seems to have not sent when she filed it) and that my wife does not make sufficient amount of money(but that is insignificant because we have a sponsor -my wife is a full time student right now). Now, what I want to know is, would the USCIS send any sort of notification directly to my lawyer asking for any missing paperwork, without notifying me either by mail or through email? I have not received anything personally and all it shows online is a Jan 21st touch. And does it really take this long for the EAD to arrive, and why is it dependent on her w-2, as my lawyer suggests? She is now asking for my wife's 2007 w-2s(because she apparently has only filed our 2005,2006 taxes and they need three years) and also our 2008 taxes and tells me only once these are filed will my paperwork resume its normal course and I will get my EAD, so you see what I am dealing with?) I am just in the assumption right now that my lawyer has screwed my paperwork somewhere..can someone help me figure this out?

[Ewa81 0]

It has not been 90 days yet. When you get RFE you have to subtract the time it took your lawyer to respond. In my case it took almost 3 weeks from the time USCIS put my case on hold to the time lawyer received RFE and another week for him to reply. So technically I should receive my EAD after 120 days but guess what... it's still not here after all this time

I applied for AOS/EAD back in DEC 31,2008 and then did my Biometric on Jan 21,2009. Since then, I have not received anything else in the mail. However, my lawyer tells me that USCIS sent a notice that they are asking for my wife's 2007 w-2s(which the lawyer seems to have not sent when she filed it) and that my wife does not make sufficient amount of money(but that is insignificant because we have a sponsor -my wife is a full time student right now). Now, what I want to know is, would the USCIS send any sort of notification directly to my lawyer asking for any missing paperwork, without notifying me either by mail or through email? I have not received anything personally and all it shows online is a Jan 21st touch. And does it really take this long for the EAD to arrive, and why is it dependent on her w-2, as my lawyer suggests? She is now asking for my wife's 2007 w-2s(because she apparently has only filed our 2005,2006 taxes and they need three years) and also our 2008 taxes and tells me only once these are filed will my paperwork resume its normal course and I will get my EAD, so you see what I am dealing with?) I am just in the assumption right now that my lawyer has screwed my paperwork somewhere..can someone help me figure this out?

[payxibka 10,045]

I applied for AOS/EAD back in DEC 31,2008 and then did my Biometric on Jan 21,2009. Since then, I have not received anything else in the mail. However, my lawyer tells me that USCIS sent a notice that they are asking for my wife's 2007 w-2s(which the lawyer seems to have not sent when she filed it) and that my wife does not make sufficient amount of money(but that is insignificant because we have a sponsor -my wife is a full time student right now). Now, what I want to know is, would the USCIS send any sort of notification directly to my lawyer asking for any missing paperwork, without notifying me either by mail or through email? I have not received anything personally and all it shows online is a Jan 21st touch. And does it really take this long for the EAD to arrive, and why is it dependent on her w-2, as my lawyer suggests? She is now asking for my wife's 2007 w-2s(because she apparently has only filed our 2005,2006 taxes and they need three years) and also our 2008 taxes and tells me only once these are filed will my paperwork resume its normal course and I will get my EAD, so you see what I am dealing with?) I am just in the assumption right now that my lawyer has screwed my paperwork somewhere..can someone help me figure this out?

an RFE on the I-485 suspends all other interim benefits based on that application... so an RFE for additional I-864 data will STOP the I-131 and I-765 until such time as the I-485 resumes normal processing.

They do NOT need three years ITR's but they do need the most recent (in your case 2007)... supplying only 2005, 2006 was a mistake as the most important one is the most recent

Edited April 3, 2009 by payxibka

[Frenchy 0]

Just to help ease your worry, I applied in early November and have not yet received my EAD nor my AP. For some people it's speedy, and for others it's long. Looks like you and I both got a bad throw of the dice. Just sit back and relax, watch TV, take walks, etc. Oh, and keep a bucket for all the hair you pull out, it can be re-transplanted! LOL

[Old Dominion 26]

Since you chose to have a lawyer as your agent to handle your submission, USCIS writes only to the lawyer, not directly to you. It's standard practice. As to what they are requesting, just provide what they want and don't ask why. The biometrics are done, and they are ready to act on the application once all the rules are followed. They are within the normal timeframe.

[headoverheels 0]

Since you chose to have a lawyer as your agent to handle your submission, USCIS writes only to the lawyer, not directly to you. It's standard practice. As to what they are requesting, just provide what they want and don't ask why. The biometrics are done, and they are ready to act on the application once all the rules are followed. They are within the normal timeframe.

If you have a Lawyer...they will send letters to you both. Except for the "EAD card" but they will send notice to your lawyer that your EAD is approved. Maybe your lawyer is not taking good care of your case ??? what's the purpose of hiring a lawyer???????

[Reba 2]

Generally speaking, the timeline for receiving EAD is 90 days from the receipt date that USCIS got your application. However, if they've got your file on hold for an RFE, it can delay your EAD.

Only your lawyer will receive the RFE notice, and it is up to the lawyer to notify you of any missing evidence that the USCIS is requesting, and up to you to get it to the lawyer asap! The longer you take to send the info, the longer it will take them to process your file. Go to the lawyer's office, or have them fax you a copy of the RFE letter so you know exactly what they're requesting, and then gather the information and send it immediately. If they want your wife's W2 again, send it again! They lose ###### all the time.

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Try to get a refund from your lawyer for the time lost on the RFE.

The lawyer should of known that the W-2's are required with the 1040's submitted.

(another reason I always recommend to send tax transcipts from the IRS instead of copies of the 1040/w-2)