May 2020 AOS Filers

[Jandev2015 7]

2 minutes ago, Celebi said:

I just called USCIS this morning and was able to talk to a live rep. Hold time initially said 45 minutes but the woman answered after 20-min wait time. 

Which number did you use? 

[Celebi 135]

Just now, Jandev2015 said:

Which number did you use? 

8003755283. Called at 8:05AM.

[London88 9]

1 minute ago, Celebi said:

8003755283. Called at 8:05AM.

What reason did you give for calling? Every thing I said I was just directed to "online resources" and it wouldn't let me speak to an actual person

[Celebi 135]

Just now, London88 said:

What reason did you give for calling? Every thing I said I was just directed to "online resources" and it wouldn't let me speak to an actual person

I initially said "green card" and was given an automated spiel. Afterwards, I said "status" and within another minute or two, an agent came on the line. I told her that the website has not be working since yesterday and wanted to check if my biometrics appointment has been scheduled since it's past the 90-day period. She said no appointments as of yet. I then asked if she has any idea when Brooklyn appointments will be scheduled and she answered, based on my filing date, it should be scheduled within 2-3 weeks from now. I did not file for e-request anymore since I already filed it a few days ago. 

As per other VJs, it's best to call early in the morning. And to be nice and polite with the reps  

PS: I'll probably call again next week, though. LOL

[London88 9]

1 minute ago, Celebi said:

I initially said "green card" and was given an automated spiel. Afterwards, I said "status" and within another minute or two, an agent came on the line. I told her that the website has not be working since yesterday and wanted to check if my biometrics appointment has been scheduled since it's past the 90-day period. She said no appointments as of yet. I then asked if she has any idea when Brooklyn appointments will be scheduled and she answered, based on my filing date, it should be scheduled within 2-3 weeks from now. I did not file for e-request anymore since I already filed it a few days ago. 

As per other VJs, it's best to call early in the morning. And to be nice and polite with the reps  

PS: I'll probably call again next week, though. LOL

Got it- thanks, that's helpful to know. I called late morning so I will try earlier next week lol

[fred0319 1]

On 10/12/2020 at 1:47 PM, Tnorfotkcab said:

I called a week ago because on the USCIS website it says that if you hear nothing from 90 days after your local ASC opening that you should call. I couldn't find when my local (Portland) ASC reopened and the lady on the phone told me to call back on October 20th as the ASC reopened July 20th. I don't have high hopes but its something. I pray that there is news for all of us in the near future. 

 

I also filed in Portland in early July and have yet to hear on biometrics  have you had any update??

[Shams2322 9]

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Edited October 23, 2020 by Shams2322

[Jandev 43]

6 hours ago, Celebi said:

I initially said "green card" and was given an automated spiel. Afterwards, I said "status" and within another minute or two, an agent came on the line. I told her that the website has not be working since yesterday and wanted to check if my biometrics appointment has been scheduled since it's past the 90-day period. She said no appointments as of yet. I then asked if she has any idea when Brooklyn appointments will be scheduled and she answered, based on my filing date, it should be scheduled within 2-3 weeks from now. I did not file for e-request anymore since I already filed it a few days ago. 

As per other VJs, it's best to call early in the morning. And to be nice and polite with the reps  

PS: I'll probably call again next week, though. LOL

Next time I would ask for tier 2 cause those first level agents know nothing they kept telling me no date yet and I missed 2 dates for my biometrics 

[Paosca2000 27]

Hi guys, Any idea how long it takes to receive EAD card after approval notice?

[KrisaT___ 15]

hello,

 

Got mine 2 days after the notice.

[Paosca2000 27]

48 minutes ago, KrisaT___ said:

hello,

 

Got mine 2 days after the notice.

Thanks!

[Brklyn Belle 71]

Hello!  Did anyone file for their SS Card prior to filing their EAD?  If so, did your SS card come with any restrictive language? If so, have you since received your EAD and had any issues applying for work with your SS Card.  USCIS website states we need to have a SS card with unrestrictive text along with a US issued Driver's license or ID card as I-9 approved documentation.  See text from USCIS website below:

 

We filed for a SS card shortly after we got married (before submitting our EAD) forms.  The SS card has "VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION".  I am wondering if we should've selected to have a SS Card issued with our EAD approval or if we need to apply for a new card with out any restrictions?

U.S. Social Security account number card that is unrestricted

U.S. Social Security account number card that is unrestricted. A card that includes any of the following restrictive wording is not an acceptable List C document:

• NOT VALID FOR EMPLOYMENT
• VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH INS AUTHORIZATION
• VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION

[Brklyn Belle 71]

17 minutes ago, Brklyn Belle said:

Hello!  Did anyone file for their SS Card prior to filing their EAD?  If so, did your SS card come with any restrictive language? If so, have you since received your EAD and had any issues applying for work with your SS Card.  USCIS website states we need to have a SS card with unrestrictive text along with a US issued Driver's license or ID card as I-9 approved documentation.  See text from USCIS website below:

 

We filed for a SS card shortly after we got married (before submitting our EAD) forms.  The SS card has "VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION".  I am wondering if we should've selected to have a SS Card issued with our EAD approval or if we need to apply for a new card with out any restrictions?

U.S. Social Security account number card that is unrestricted

U.S. Social Security account number card that is unrestricted. A card that includes any of the following restrictive wording is not an acceptable List C document:

• NOT VALID FOR EMPLOYMENT
• VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH INS AUTHORIZATION
• VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION

Disregard...I misread the requirements.  We will not need to provide a SS card with unrestrictive text along with a US issued Driver's license or ID card, since we will have our EAD card.

[Ayrton 965]

1 hour ago, Brklyn Belle said:

Hello!  Did anyone file for their SS Card prior to filing their EAD?  If so, did your SS card come with any restrictive language? If so, have you since received your EAD and had any issues applying for work with your SS Card.  USCIS website states we need to have a SS card with unrestrictive text along with a US issued Driver's license or ID card as I-9 approved documentation.  See text from USCIS website below:

 

We filed for a SS card shortly after we got married (before submitting our EAD) forms.  The SS card has "VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION".  I am wondering if we should've selected to have a SS Card issued with our EAD approval or if we need to apply for a new card with out any restrictions?

U.S. Social Security account number card that is unrestricted

U.S. Social Security account number card that is unrestricted. A card that includes any of the following restrictive wording is not an acceptable List C document:

• NOT VALID FOR EMPLOYMENT
• VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH INS AUTHORIZATION
• VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION

You can only remove that with a green card. 

[Sarge2155 4,571]

1 hour ago, Ayrton said:

You can only remove that with a green card. 

That's correct!