May 2014 AOS Filers

[supergirl20141 6]

My package was delivered today to Chicago,IL.... My case is still on Testing&Interview though..... oh well

[KASH2011 382]

I'm so frustrated now. No news at all for my i485. It's been sitting at " Acceptance" forever since May.

I got EAD , but I still can't go to work cuz I got no SSN yet. SS office can't issue me number cuz there is no status updated in there system. This is so weird. In Canada, people get the SIN (SSN) right away after they bring the work permit in to Service Canada office. Having work permit in hand means everything is good to go. How come in here, having EAD in hand is just like having nothing. ???

Try a different SS office! Having the EAD card is proof enough that you have permission to work. Your info should be easy to look-up and there's no need to wait for status updates! Good luck to you!

Edited September 3, 2014 by KASH2011

[RN_SUN 12]

Try a different SS office! Having the EAD card is proof enough that you have permission to work. Your info should be easy to look-up and there's no need to wait for status updates! Good luck to you!

I don't know if trying another office would work. I'm so confusing with system here. ?

[Ka&J 67]

Hey janet& adonis

nope!! nothing at all arrived.... But I am applying for job!! :)

Anyone got i-485 news after ead received? Its quiet in here...ive been checking june and july filers, and most have received interview waivers or interview letters...

[supergirl20141 6]

I just checked proccessing times for my office.They updated info for June...They process abt 100 ppl a month

[Ka&J 67]

Just a simple question,

Did you know you could make SSN CARD BEFORE YOUR WEDDING?

You are not alone. It' has been 3 weeks for me.
I made a call to them last Friday. I left a voice mail to the guy who accepted my application. Monday afternoon ( this week) he called me back and told me that, " sorry for an inconvinent. He's still waiting for my status to be updated in the system. Once it updates, he will issue the card for me. So just be patient for now".

He did not mention if I need to go to his office to reapply again at all. Therefore, I guess you should just keep waiting.
It seems likes USCIS officers are really slow. ???

[Ozgirl1981 78]

I don't know if trying another office would work. I'm so confusing with system here. ?

Definately try another office or ask for another person. I applied for my SSN before our wedding.. (day 15 after POE) The first lady said that I couldn't do it until I had EAD. I told her that it was possible. There is a page on VJ that explains it all.. I printed it out and took it with me, The lady I got went to ask her manager. He came back and took over the process and told me that she had inputted the wrong codes into the system and it was denying everything which made it look like I couldn't get a card.

After entering the right codes for the I-94 and K1 visa it all went thru. I got a confirmation letter on the day to say card had been ordered and I think with 7-10 my SSN had arrived.

[RN_SUN 12]

Just a simple question,

Did you know you could make SSN CARD BEFORE YOUR WEDDING?

I actually went to SS office once ( about 3-4 weeks after POE). I used my i94 as proved document, but the lady there said that my i94 is going to expired end of July, so she can't issue card for me. She told me to wait till I get my green card cuz my last name will be changed too. I end up wasting about 2 hrs waiting there on that day. After that I just kept waiting till I got my EAD and went there again on Aug 12. I met a guy. He took my application, but he told me wait till immigration update the status first.Till now I have not got any news yet. That sucks. I'm stuck in the middle of nowhere.

Definately try another office or ask for another person. I applied for my SSN before our wedding.. (day 15 after POE) The first lady said that I couldn't do it until I had EAD. I told her that it was possible. There is a page on VJ that explains it all.. I printed it out and took it with me, The lady I got went to ask her manager. He came back and took over the process and told me that she had inputted the wrong codes into the system and it was denying everything which made it look like I couldn't get a card.

After entering the right codes for the I-94 and K1 visa it all went thru. I got a confirmation letter on the day to say card had been ordered and I think with 7-10 my SSN had arrived.

That's great experience. I'm gonna call SS office again to see if they have done anything yet. If not, I'm going to apply at another office. Thanks for ur info.

[eeosuccess 19]

Hi friends, I just a txt message that my EAD is in production, and I checked the status online, but no update on the AP. for those that received just an update for the EAD, was it a combo card? Thanks

[supergirl20141 6]

Hi friends, I just a txt message that my EAD is in production, and I checked the status online, but no update on the AP. for those that received just an update for the EAD, was it a combo card? Thanks

congrats,yeah its a combo

[Ozgirl1981 78]

I actually went to SS office once ( about 3-4 weeks after POE). I used my i94 as proved document, but the lady there said that my i94 is going to expired end of July, so she can't issue card for me. She told me to wait till I get my green card cuz my last name will be changed too. I end up wasting about 2 hrs waiting there on that day. After that I just kept waiting till I got my EAD and went there again on Aug 12. I met a guy. He took my application, but he told me wait till immigration update the status first.Till now I have not got any news yet. That sucks. I'm stuck in the middle of nowhere.

Try contact them again either in person or over the phone and ask them to do a "SAVE Manual Verification". Only thing with that is that it can take quite a few weeks to process. However, if you have been given a Interview waiver or have not heard yet if interview is required, then I would go ahead with the manual verification. You may need to complete the G-845 in order to help the process..

G-845 - http://www.uscis.gov/g-845

Other than that..

1. Google can be your best friends so try searching up a little to see if anyone else has come across the same issue and maybe how they resolved it.

2. Get a 2nd, 3rd or 4th opinon from Social Security (phone or in person).

Something should be done and can be done for you, you might just have to keep trying to find someone who knows about the immigration process and what can be done at the certain stages of it. As we all know, it's a long process..

Best wishes

[eeosuccess 19]

congrats,yeah its a combo

Hi supergirl, How did you know its going to be a combo card? I didnt get any update on the AP?

[Ozgirl1981 78]

RN_SUN..

Maybe have a read of this too.. it may give you hope..

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/388738-applying-for-ssn-with-ead-card/?p=5686591

In a nutshell, they suggest to try apply for SSN about 10 days after receiving EAD card so the system can update. Maybe wait a few more days and see.. I think 3 weeks is plenty of time to wait thou.. Ask them about the manual verification.

Dont give up

Edited September 3, 2014 by Ozgirl1981

[RN_SUN 12]

Try contact them again either in person or over the phone and ask them to do a "SAVE Manual Verification". Only thing with that is that it can take quite a few weeks to process. However, if you have been given a Interview waiver or have not heard yet if interview is required, then I would go ahead with the manual verification. You may need to complete the G-845 in order to help the process..

G-845 - http://www.uscis.gov/g-845

Other than that..

1. Google can be your best friends so try searching up a little to see if anyone else has come across the same issue and maybe how they resolved it.

2. Get a 2nd, 3rd or 4th opinon from Social Security (phone or in person).

Something should be done and can be done for you, you might just have to keep trying to find someone who knows about the immigration process and what can be done at the certain stages of it. As we all know, it's a long process..

Best wishes

I tried to call SS office today. Unfortunately, they close at 12nn on Wednesday, so I'm gonna try again tomorrow. However, I did make another call to USCIS to ask if my EAD would be related to the status of my i485 ( still in Acceptance). The lady on the phone told me that, " it's not related. Once the EAD card is issued, it's done. You may have to contact / make an appointment with the local USCIS to see if they have update your file".

I'll go ahead make the appointment with the local office tomorrow if SS office told that there is nothing in their system still.

The link you provided to me was exact same situation that I have. I'll make another try tmr to see what happen.

Thanks for your help.

[Ozgirl1981 78]

I tried to call SS office today. Unfortunately, they close at 12nn on Wednesday, so I'm gonna try again tomorrow. However, I did make another call to USCIS to ask if my EAD would be related to the status of my i485 ( still in Acceptance). The lady on the phone told me that, " it's not related. Once the EAD card is issued, it's done. You may have to contact / make an appointment with the local USCIS to see if they have update your file".

I'll go ahead make the appointment with the local office tomorrow if SS office told that there is nothing in their system still.

The link you provided to me was exact same situation that I have. I'll make another try tmr to see what happen.

Thanks for your help.

Good Luck. Let me know how you go.

As I read in another person signature: "This process is not quick, You will not enjoy this". For those who go thru troubles like yourself, it rings true. Hold onto the light at the end that one day we can all wipe our hands of dealing with USCIS on a daily/monthly basis. The waiting, hoping and information needed drives anyone crazy