AOS December 2016 Filers (merged)

[trpr 1]

2 hours ago, Bronxnyc said:

While some of us have gotten some good news last week others are still waiting on their EAD to be approved. Let's all pray for each other and speak things into being that this week others are going to have some great update this week.

 

@lleaka you know your always in my thoughts.... 

Agreed

[sndprmsh 26]

I don't know if I have to wait for some more time to hear back from USCIS on my case for AOS (i 485/131/765) from H-1B, my NOA for i-485 was on 01/10/2017 and had my bioimetric done on 01/30/2017 but no updates since then. I am more worried about my AP as I have made travel plans in the month of April (28th)  My other question is since I am on a valid H-1B would I still be able to travel with my H-1B visa or should I wait until I get the AP? 

Edited March 27, 2017 by sndprmsh

[TJSEE 12]

3 hours ago, Bronxnyc said:

While some of us have gotten some good news last week others are still waiting on their EAD to be approved. Let's all pray for each other and speak things into being that this week others are going to have some great update this week.

 

@lleaka you know your always in my thoughts.... 

Hoping for good news for everyone else to hear news soon and that things keep going smoothly for everyone, and thinking of anyone who is waiting to hear from sr's and things. 

I know time feels endless during this process sometimes. 

[freshgreengrass 12]

1 hour ago, sndprmsh said:

I don't know if I have to wait for some more time to hear back from USCIS on my case for AOS (i 485/131/765) from H-1B, my NOA for i-485 was on 01/10/2017 and had my bioimetric done on 01/30/2017 but no updates since then. I am more worried about my AP as I have made travel plans in the month of April (28th)  My other question is since I am on a valid H-1B would I still be able to travel with my H-1B visa or should I wait until I get the AP? 

After you have filed for adjustment of status, your visa doesn't matter anymore. Traveling outside the US cancels the whole AOS process, so for your sake I hope you get that AP before then! Cheers.

[ClassyBee 19]

1 hour ago, sndprmsh said:

I don't know if I have to wait for some more time to hear back from USCIS on my case for AOS (i 485/131/765) from H-1B, my NOA for i-485 was on 01/10/2017 and had my bioimetric done on 01/30/2017 but no updates since then. I am more worried about my AP as I have made travel plans in the month of April (28th)  My other question is since I am on a valid H-1B would I still be able to travel with my H-1B visa or should I wait until I get the AP? 

 

24 minutes ago, freshgreengrass said:

After you have filed for adjustment of status, your visa doesn't matter anymore. Traveling outside the US cancels the whole AOS process, so for your sake I hope you get that AP before then! Cheers.

That is not correct.

One can travel with a valid H1B visa since it allows dual intent. 

However, it remains  advisable (but not required) to have an approved advance parole(AP) for back up.

Hypothetically, if the H1B employment is unexpectedly ended while one is still abroad,  the AOS would also be considered abandoned without an AP..

So Keep your travel plans flexible, and be ready to return to USA anytime for AOS interview etc

Edited March 27, 2017 by ClassyBee

[freshgreengrass 12]

4 minutes ago, ClassyBee said:

 

That is not correct.

One can travel with a valid H1B visa since it allows dual intent. 

However, it remains  advisable (but not required) to have an approved advance parole(AP) for back up.

Hypothetically, if the H1B employment is unexpectedly ended while one is still abroad,  the AOS would also be considered abandoned without an AP..

So Keep your travel plans flexible, and be ready to return to USA anytime for AOS interview etc

Okay, good to know. I stand corrected. Personally I would not be comfortable traveling outside the US without an AP in hand in this situation.

[sndprmsh 26]

39 minutes ago, ClassyBee said:

 

That is not correct.

One can travel with a valid H1B visa since it allows dual intent. 

However, it remains  advisable (but not required) to have an approved advance parole(AP) for back up.

Hypothetically, if the H1B employment is unexpectedly ended while one is still abroad,  the AOS would also be considered abandoned without an AP..

So Keep your travel plans flexible, and be ready to return to USA anytime for AOS interview etc

Thank you so much for that information. I will keep that in mind while making my travel plan. But I still wonder why is it taking so long for my AP. The long wait continues.  

[sndprmsh 26]

38 minutes ago, freshgreengrass said:

Okay, good to know. I stand corrected. Personally I would not be comfortable traveling outside the US without an AP in hand in this situation.

I agree with you. I don't feel comfortable either travelling without an AP, Hopefully I should get my AP before my travel (April).. Thank you

[Scandi 3,981]

1 minute ago, sndprmsh said:

Thank you so much for that information. I will keep that in mind while making my travel plan. But I still wonder why is it taking so long for my AP. The long wait continues.  

You're most likely pass 90 days now so if I were you I'd call them and have them put in a service request. Tell them that it's urgent.

[sndprmsh 26]

26 minutes ago, Scandi said:

You're most likely pass 90 days now so if I were you I'd call them and have them put in a service request. Tell them that it's urgent.

I just called them and put in a Service Request. They said it has a time frame (ETA) of 30 days. Hopefully it gets worked on quickly. Thank you Scandi. 

[WI_CA 51]

Just received my approval notices in the mail for my EAD/AP card, dated 3/22

First notice mentions the approval of EAD& AP together for 1-year, while the second notice is the approval notice for the AP alone.

 

Now I have to wait for the actual card.

Edited March 27, 2017 by WI_CA

[Atlanta789 9]

Just received notice that my EAD card is being produced!!! I'm very happy because I didn't expect it until late April or May because I took almost 2 month to return my RFIE. I don't think that the clock resets every time someone receives a RFIE.

Good luck to everyone who's still waiting!

[lleaka 57]

10 minutes ago, Atlanta789 said:

Just received notice that my EAD card is being produced!!! I'm very happy because I didn't expect it until late April or May because I took almost 2 month to return my RFIE. I don't think that the clock resets every time someone receives a RFIE.

Good luck to everyone who's still waiting!

Congrats !!When did they receive your response ??

??????

[Mthldou 45]

18 minutes ago, Atlanta789 said:

Just received notice that my EAD card is being produced!!! I'm very happy because I didn't expect it until late April or May because I took almost 2 month to return my RFIE. I don't think that the clock resets every time someone receives a RFIE.

Good luck to everyone who's still waiting!

Congrats!! 

When did they receive your RFE response ?

[Atlanta789 9]

25 minutes ago, lleaka said:

Congrats !!When did they receive your response ??

??????

Thanks! They received my RFIE response on 03/15/17. I sent it by priority overnight on 03/14/17.

Edited March 28, 2017 by Atlanta789
didn't read the questions carefully