AOS June 2017 Filers!

[Lili08 49]

EAD was mailed yesterday! Good luck everybody! I guess EAD are issued around 100 days this year.

 

Package sent: 06/05/17

PD: 06/08/17 

NOA letters: 06/20/17

Biometrics done: 07/07/17

Status update I-485. Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview: 07/12/17

SR online: 09/14/17 (101 days)

Status update EAD. New card is being produced: 09/19/17 (106 days)

Status update EAD. Card was mailed to me: 09/21/17

 

[Anthony and Bobby 170]

2 hours ago, Talmanes said:

The agent I spoke to wouldn't raise an SR despite being at 91 days, since that's "still within normal processing time". I guess I'll just do it online.

Hmm, why are some agents like that. You should’ve tried to escalate the call. He/she should be happy you’re not a hothead like I am. 😂😂😂

[gaby08 5]

Hello VJs,

 

I was following another June AOS 2017 thread, however, this one is more active.

 

I petitioned my parents in June and just started following this post. Here is my timeline (I might be off on some dates, just noting them down from memory) will come back and update.

 

Forms Filed:

I-765, Application for Employment Authorization 

I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

 

June 16th - Package sent

June 22nd - Notice of receipt

July 30th - Biometrics appt scheduled notice

August 5th - Biometrics appt letter received

August 21st- Biometrics appt

September 18th - Raised SRE

September 19th - Case Updated I-485 Notice of Interview scheduled to register for permanent residence or adjustment of status, a letter will be mailed. 

 

I raised an SRE because I was expecting to receive an (Employment Authorization Card) while the case is processed to register permanent residence (aka get a green card). It looks like they skipped right over the I-765 and going straight to the I-485 decision. I called USCIS customer service and they mentioned that there is no specific rule that you need to receive an Employment Authorization Card before receiving your green card. 

 

Did anyone have the same experience, meaning you didn't receive any type of work authorization before your final I-485 interview?

 

Thank You!

Gaby08

 

Edited September 22, 2017 by gaby08

[Anthony and Bobby 170]

26 minutes ago, gaby08 said:

Hello VJs,

 

I was following another June AOS 2017 thread, however, this one is more active.

 

I petitioned my parents in June and just started following this post. Here is my timeline (I might be off on some dates, just noting them down from memory) will come back and update.

 

Forms Filed:

I-765, Application for Employment Authorization 

I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

 

June 16th - Package sent

June 22nd - Notice of receipt

July 30th - Biometrics appt scheduled notice

August 5th - Biometrics appt letter received

August 21st- Biometrics appt

September 18th - Raised SRE

September 19th - Case Updated I-485 Notice of Interview scheduled to register for permanent residence or adjustment of status, a letter will be mailed. 

 

I raised an SRE because I was expecting to receive an (Employment Authorization Card) while the case is processed to register permanent residence (aka get a green card). It looks like they skipped right over the I-765 and going straight to the I-485 decision. I called USCIS customer service and they mentioned that there is no specific rule that you need to receive an Employment Authorization Card before receiving your green card. 

 

Did anyone have the same experience, meaning you didn't receive any type of work authorization before your final I-485 interview?

 

Thank You!

Gaby08

 

Processing of the I-765 takes more than 90 days currently, even 100+ for others. Depending on how fast your local office is on the AoS part, you might even get your green card before they do something about the EAD and AP.

 

so yeah, wait till 90 days on EAD then call them again. For now all we can do is wait.

[gaby08 5]

4 minutes ago, Anthony and Bobby said:

Processing of the I-765 takes more than 90 days currently, even 100+ for others. Depending on how fast your local office is on the AoS part, you might even get your green card before they do something about the EAD and AP.

 

so yeah, wait till 90 days on EAD then call them again. For now all we can do is wait.

Hi Anthony & Bobby, 

 

Thanks for your reply, so if we get the green card then what's the point of the EAD? Just wondering if at that point if it matters. 

 

Thank you!

[Ead87tx 85]

Just received EAD, priority mail and it’s the old design. Happy that we finally got it! I decided to go to Social Security office right away. Good luck everyone with EADs! 

 

05/26/17 Package sent via FedEx

05/31/17 Package delivered signed by J. C.

06/07/17 (3) Email/Txt Confirmations

06/12/17 (3) NOAs  Received I-130, I-485, I-765

06/16/17 Biometrics Appointment received

06/26/17 Biometrics done

09/05/17 SR 

09/05/17 Assigned to an Officer

09/05/17 SR Completed

09/14/17 New card is being produced

09/20/17 Card was mailed

09/21/17 NOA2 797C I-765 Approval notice

09/22/17 EAD received, old design

 

Edited September 22, 2017 by seal72

[niknik 92]

1 minute ago, seal72 said:

Just received EAD, priority mail and it’s the old design. Happy that we finally got it and decided to go to Social Security office right away. Good luck everyone with EADs! 

 

05/26/17 Package sent via FedEx

05/31/17 Package delivered signed by J. C.

06/07/17 (3) Email/Txt Confirmations

06/12/17 (3) NOAs  Received I-130, I-485, I-765

06/16/17 Biometrics Appointment received

06/26/17 Biometrics done

09/05/17 SR 

09/05/17 Assigned to an Officer

09/05/17 SR Completed

09/14/17 New card is being produced

09/20/17 Card was mailed

09/21/17 NOA2 797C I-765 Approval notice

09/22/17 EAD received, old design

 

Congratulations! I'm glad to know you've received your EAD. Our timeline is so similar! I should probably start checking our mailbox more often. Haha. Can you let me know what's required to apply for SSN? Hopefully your interview comes soon as well. At least having the EAD would make the wait more bearable! 

[Ead87tx 85]

2 minutes ago, niknik said:

Congratulations! I'm glad to know you've received your EAD. Our timeline is so similar! I should probably start checking our mailbox more often. Haha. Can you let me know what's required to apply for SSN? Hopefully your interview comes soon as well. At least having the EAD would make the wait more bearable! 

SS office close in 30 mins so I guess I will have to wait until monday, but I will post my experience 

[Angelica48 121]

Update on my timeline:

 

05/31/17: PD/NOA1 date

06/30/17: BIO

09/19/17: Submitted a online Case Inquiry for EAD (112 days since NOA1)

09/20/17: Ordered new card

09/21/17: I-765 (EAD) approved

09/22/17: Card was mailed to me

 

Have a great weekend ahead, everyone! And happy first day of autumn!

 

 

Edited September 23, 2017 by Angelica48

[LaughingBuddha 64]

23 hours ago, gaby08 said:

Hi Anthony & Bobby, 

 

Thanks for your reply, so if we get the green card then what's the point of the EAD? Just wondering if at that point if it matters. 

 

Thank you!

Hi Gaby,

 

If you got your green card before EAD, then the EAD process will be automatically closed since green card covers the functions of EAD, that's why if you got approved green card on the spot, then the interviewer would take away your EAD or tell you to return it to a specific office.

 

I am not a lawyer,so  for your reference only:)

[LaughingBuddha 64]

Just received my EAD card in mailbox!:)

it's a USPS priority mail with tracking number, sent on 09/20 and arrived on 09/23, so 2-3 business days shipping.

 

So if after" card was mailed", you don't receive the cards in 2-3 business days, try to call them, they have the tracking number in hand.:)

[Jass 73]

How long does it take to get the EAD card in hand after status changes to new card being produced 

[niknik 92]

Just now, Jass said:

How long does it take to get the EAD card in hand after status changes to new card being produced 

There's usually one or two more updates after that. One where it says, "Case Approved" and another saying, "Card has been mailed to you". The card usually arrives within one week after the card mailing notification. 

[Ead87tx 85]

47 minutes ago, Jass said:

How long does it take to get the EAD card in hand after status changes to new card being produced 

For me was 8 days

[Anthony and Bobby 170]

On 9/22/2017 at 1:31 PM, gaby08 said:

Hi Anthony & Bobby, 

 

Thanks for your reply, so if we get the green card then what's the point of the EAD? Just wondering if at that point if it matters. 

 

Thank you!

sorry for the late reply on this one. i guess it matters when you do get it before the green card. it doesn't matter anymore if you get the green card earlier. so it's only really worth pursuing if you haven't been scheduled for an interview yet.