AOS June 2017 Filers!

[Evara 9]

8 hours ago, GabiMatch said:

Hey guys I have a doubt...my status changed to card being produced on EAD but nothing changed about AP, does that mean that I won't get AP? Did anyone that got "Combo Cards" have been in the same situation or both status changed before card was mailed?

Thank you in advance.

I had the same question about EAD/AP combo card a few days ago, because  my EAD status changed and AP didn't .  I think it should work for us this way : "Since you applied for an EAD and advance parole, your EAD card would have a statement that says, "SERVES AS I-512 ADVANCE PAROLE" meaning you received a Combo EAD/AP card. Your AP has most likely been approved as well. "

 

Good luck!  

Edited September 28, 2017 by Evara

[niknik 92]

13 minutes ago, Evara said:

I had the same question about EAD/AP combo card a few days ago, because  my EAD status changed and AP didn't .  I think it should work for us this way : "Since you applied for an EAD and advance parole, your EAD card would have a statement that says, "SERVES AS I-512 ADVANCE PAROLE" meaning you received a Combo EAD/AP card. Your AP has most likely been approved as well. "

 

Good luck!  

Thank you for quoting my advise to another VJ member. 😊 It is an opinion based on the accounts of others I have talked to though it should not be taken as a serious or legal advice. 

 

USCIS doesn't always do a good job of being consistent with online updates. If they produced and approbed your EAD card, they most likely marked it for AP as well. Good luck everyone!

[Texasfiler 385]

On 9/25/2017 at 1:02 PM, rulix said:

“On September 25, 2017, we ordered your new card, and will mail it to the address you gave us.”

 

Exciting!!!

Congrats!

[rulix 38]

1 minute ago, Texasfiler said:

Congrats!

Thank you!

 

My EAD card is on its way and,  according to USPS, expected to be delivered on this Saturday. Yay!

[Texasfiler 385]

1 minute ago, rulix said:

Thank you!

 

My EAD card is on its way and,  according to USPS, expected to be delivered on this Saturday. Yay!

I am happy for you, now you can start send out job application - working will take our mind off GC for awhile.

[T_P 872]

44 minutes ago, rulix said:

Thank you!

 

My EAD card is on its way and,  according to USPS, expected to be delivered on this Saturday. Yay!

Did you expedite your EAD or it was the normal process?

[rulix 38]

1 minute ago, T_P said:

Did you expedite your EAD or it was the normal process?

The only thing I did is I have raised an SR. But my SR "is currently not assigned for processing". So, I don't know if raising SR was of any help.

[GabiMatch 161]

Hi guys I'm sorry that I didn't post it yesterday, but here it is!

I got another update on my EAD yesterday afternoon and the card was mailed to me! I'm currently waiting for a USCIS call where I hope to get the tracking # of my letter...I'm beyond excited!!!

I'll update my timeline ### soon as I get it on my hands 

 

 

[Beciee 29]

1 hour ago, GabiMatch said:

Hi guys I'm sorry that I didn't post it yesterday, but here it is!

I got another update on my EAD yesterday afternoon and the card was mailed to me! I'm currently waiting for a USCIS call where I hope to get the tracking # of my letter...I'm beyond excited!!!

I'll update my timeline ### soon as I get it on my hands 

 

 

Congrats dear.

 

I want to use this opportunity to thank you for the value you have add to this group. You are one of the people that always answer questions and interact to keep the group alive. Thank you so much. I really appreciate it.

[Ksell31 16]

20 minutes ago, Beciee said:

Congrats dear.

 

I want to use this opportunity to thank you for the value you have add to this group. You are one of the people that always answer questions and interact to keep the group alive. Thank you so much. I really appreciate it.

She sure is!!!!!! Thanks Gabi!!! 

[GabiMatch 161]

2 hours ago, Beciee said:

Congrats dear.

 

I want to use this opportunity to thank you for the value you have add to this group. You are one of the people that always answer questions and interact to keep the group alive. Thank you so much. I really appreciate it.

 

1 hour ago, Ksell31 said:

She sure is!!!!!! Thanks Gabi!!! 

Thank you guys...this process is so crazy that actually been here makes it way easier...I'm thankful for been part of everybody's journey and all of you are also part of mine! 

[Evara 9]

I also got another update on my EAD case and the "Card was mailed to me"  

I didn't receive any mail/text in that matter - just online status update. 

 

AOS Timeline

06/12: I-485, I-765, I-131 sent through USPS

06/15 : NOA1 SMS and email notification for I-485, I-765, I-131 received

06/19: NOA1 I-797 for I-485, I-765 and I-131 received by mail

06/23: I-797C appointment notice for biometrics received by mail

07/10: Biometrics appointment

08/01: online update for I-485 to : "Case Is Ready To Be Scheduled For An Interview"

09/26: EAD Status Change to New Card is Being Produced 

09/29: EAD Status Change to My Card Was Mailed To Me 

[rulix 38]

Received my EAD card in the mail today. Yay!

 

6/12/17 - Sent AOS packet

6/14/17 - Packet received/signed for

7/02/17 - E-mails and texts received

7/10/17 - NOA1s in mail

7/19/17 - RFE received

7/28/17 - Response to RFE received by USCIS

9/19/17 - Raised EAD SR

9/25/17 - EAD Status update:  Card/ Document Production

9/27/17 - EAD Status update: Card Was Mailed To Me

9/29/17 - Received EAD card in the mail

[Sarasota 178]

10 hours ago, GabiMatch said:

Hi guys I'm sorry that I didn't post it yesterday, but here it is!

I got another update on my EAD yesterday afternoon and the card was mailed to me! I'm currently waiting for a USCIS call where I hope to get the tracking # of my letter...I'm beyond excited!!!

I'll update my timeline ### soon as I get it on my hands 

 

 

 

12 minutes ago, Evara said:

I also got another update on my EAD case and the "Card was mailed to me"  

I didn't receive any mail/text in that matter - just online status update. 

 

AOS Timeline

06/12: I-485, I-765, I-131 sent through USPS

06/15 : NOA1 SMS and email notification for I-485, I-765, I-131 received

06/19: NOA1 I-797 for I-485, I-765 and I-131 received by mail

06/23: I-797C appointment notice for biometrics received by mail

07/10: Biometrics appointment

08/01: online update for I-485 to : "Case Is Ready To Be Scheduled For An Interview"

09/26: EAD Status Change to New Card is Being Produced 

09/29: EAD Status Change to My Card Was Mailed To Me 

 

3 minutes ago, rulix said:

Received my EAD card in the mail today. Yay!

 

6/12/17 - Sent AOS packet

6/14/17 - Packet received/signed for

7/02/17 - E-mails and texts received

7/10/17 - NOA1s in mail

7/19/17 - RFE received

7/28/17 - Response to RFE received by USCIS

9/19/17 - Raised EAD SR

9/25/17 - EAD Status update:  Card/ Document Production

9/27/17 - EAD Status update: Card Was Mailed To Me

9/29/17 - Received EAD card in the mail

Congratulations all! Seems like things are moving along now!

[LaughingBuddha 64]

Today I had my interview with my husband and we got approved on the spot!:)

We had our interview at 8:55am in San Bernardino Filed Office, but we got called by around 9:20am.

 

The officer is a very nice and professional man.

We first took the oath and the officer assigned us the seats.

Then he letted us to show our ID (my husband's passport + driver license, my passport + work permit + driving instruction permit).

I feel like other than identity verification, an another important thing the officer was looking for is our current address on them.

 

Then He took the picture again for me, I though it should be a very important picture so I just asked him if I can smile, he said yes. And I just gave the camera a big smile:).

Then he asked us how we met? is this our first marriage? do we have kids? How long time we were dating each other before marriage?

In the same time he checked carefully our paperwork and signed or did a mark on different pages.

 

Then He asked us if we have any evidences to add? And we just put everything we had on the table (Originals + Copies): Joint names Bank Statements, Joint names Health Insurance card + medical bills, Joint car insurances, our photos of marriage, travels, families (but he didn't take any of our photos because he said we already submitted some in our original application package).

 

And then some questions in i-485: have you ever committed any crimes in the US? deportations? communists? No No No.

 

Then he just went out of the office to make the copies of our IDs. 

When he came back, he took a hole on my work permit and gave me the approval letter and said congratulations and I was approved to be a permanent resident here!:)

I am happy and my husband was tearful at that time! lol after the interview he told me that the moment that he saw the the officer stamped approved on our paperwork, he was full of emotions. Finally we can book our flights for our next year travel in China!:)

 

In 4pm the same day of my interview, the online status changed to "new card is being produced":)

 

My personal feelings:

The whole process was smooth and professional. Maybe our case is relatively simple: first marriage, no child, no any criminal records, and our bank statements + health insurances+ car insurances in hands. So it turns out to be much smoother. 

So if your feel your case is complicate, be prepared for some more detailed questions, such as previous marriages, children, etc. Be prepared, not be anxious!:)

 

My personal suggestions:

1 Be well prepared, get all the evidences of your bona fide marriage to the interview. especially bank, health, cars, to show that you are really financially and physically attached to each other.

2 Tell the truth. It is very very important.

3 If you are a bona fide couples, try to be relaxed, I feel like a lot of officers have been working on this position for many years, if it is true, and your status is eligible,then you should not have a problem:)

 

And once again, thank you for all you guys on VisaJourney, it was a huge help for me to see your updates and reviews and suggestions everything.  Hope we can keep helping each other and my best wishes to all, Best luck!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited September 30, 2017 by LaughingBuddha