July 2021 AOS Filers

[HarryHerc 15]

44 minutes ago, chancecody said:

Update:

• EAD approved Oct 29, 2021 after expedite help with congressional support
• AP was approved Oct 29, 2021 as well without expedite. I received a separate “Standalone AOS approval email this morning”. I think they approved the AP as well as both of my I-765 and I-131 is in the NBC. I was pleasantly surprised.

Congratulations! What reason you provided for ead expedite? 

[chancecody 123]

2 minutes ago, HarryHerc said:

Congratulations! What reason you provided for ead expedite? 

Severe financial loss. My USC spouse is not working and I received a job offer. To ensure success, write a letter of hardship. I said I would lose $200K and provided proof (job offer + bonuses + rent + vet bills and surgery for care of senior dog). A lot of people just use job offer but I recommend after getting advice from the caseworker to ensure success that you have to make a case to prove severe financial loss.

 

Tons of jobs out there. I recommend all if you can get an offer, create a convincing letter of hardship before submitting. 

 

I wrote a post to help others:

 

 

[HarryHerc 15]

Just now, chancecody said:

Severe financial loss. My USC spouse is not working and I received a job offer. To ensure success, write a letter of hardship. I said I would lose $200K and provided proof (job offer + bonuses + rent + vet bills and surgery for care of senior dog). A lot of people just use job offer but I recommend after getting advice from the caseworker to ensure success that you have to make a case to prove severe financial loss.

 

Tons of jobs out there. I recommend all if you can get an offer, create a convincing letter of hardship before submitting. 

 

I wrote a post to help others:

 

 

Thank you Chance! Congratulations once again!

im still waiting on my biometrics so Ill expedite after thdt! 

[ghostinthemachine 70]

Oh yay I'm glad someone here had some good news finally 😊

 

I've attempted to expedite through Emma over a month ago and didn't even get asked to provide proof yet. Apparently they can't provide any updates on progress either. So close to contacting a congressman too. 🥲

[chancecody 123]

11 minutes ago, ghostinthemachine said:

Oh yay I'm glad someone here had some good news finally 😊

 

I've attempted to expedite through Emma over a month ago and didn't even get asked to provide proof yet. Apparently they can't provide any updates on progress either. So close to contacting a congressman too. 🥲

Yes, similar to my experience. Contacted a live person on the phone on Sept 3 and finally got the email to provide proof on Oct 1. There was no movement until around Oct 22 when I contacted the Senator. My reco is go ahead and contact your congressman/senator.

[jess2go 19]

On 10/30/2021 at 8:38 AM, chancecody said:

Update:

• EAD approved Oct 29, 2021 after expedite help with congressional support
• AP was approved Oct 29, 2021 as well without expedite. I received a separate “Standalone AOS approval email this morning”. I think they approved the AP as well as both of my I-765 and I-131 is in the NBC. I was pleasantly surprised.

That is awesome! Congrats! Your case is flying along without much of a hiccup. Nice! Hope your interview comes up soon. 
 

My parents did biometrics third week of October and are done with that. Received RFE for my birth certificate and I-864 exemptions for my parents so sent in their Social Security Statement and my birth certificate…again. 
 

Went to the DMV to get my mom a State ID card today and that was unsuccessful. They couldn’t verify her status in the SAVE system and seems we have to wait another few weeks for it. 

 

If anyone else ran into something similar at DMV, please let me know how long you had to wait for the verification. Thanks in advance. 
 

I hope everyone else’s cases have made it to the biometrics phase and are having as much luck as @chancecody. 

Edited November 2, 2021 by jess2go

[Addy’s dad 13]

Hi guys,

My wife’s case approved and waiting for greencard to arrive in mail. Filed i485 on 9th July 2021 luckily we got an interview date in November. 😀

Edited November 25, 2021 by Addy’s dad

[chancecody 123]

8 hours ago, Addy’s dad said:

Hi guys,

My wife’s case approved and waiting for greencard to arrive in mail. Filed i485 on 9th July 2021 luckily we got an interview date in November. 😀

Congratulations! You’re the first July filer that got approved fast so wow! Please share your field office and how was the interview. 

[Addy’s dad 13]

4 minutes ago, chancecody said:

Congratulations! You’re the first July filer that got approved fast so wow! Please share your field office and how was the interview. 

Thank you. Our field office was Los Angeles and the interview was pretty smooth, the IO was very friendly and the online status took 3 days to show approved after the interview. 

[ghostinthemachine 70]

14 hours ago, Addy’s dad said:

Hi guys,

My wife’s case approved and waiting for greencard to arrive in mail. Filed i485 on 9th July 2021 luckily we got an interview date in November. 😀

That's amazing, congratulations you guys! 

[jess2go 19]

On 11/25/2021 at 12:22 AM, Addy’s dad said:

Hi guys,

My wife’s case approved and waiting for greencard to arrive in mail. Filed i485 on 9th July 2021 luckily we got an interview date in November. 😀

Aw man, that is awesome!!! Congratulations to you guys!!! Kinda gives everyone else from July a little glimmer of hope. 😊

[Addy’s dad 13]

15 hours ago, jess2go said:

Aw man, that is awesome!!! Congratulations to you guys!!! Kinda gives everyone else from July a little glimmer of hope. 😊

Thank you so much. 😀

[KindSoul 2]

Any NY / NJ filers here? How long its taking for the AOS interview?

[chancecody 123]

On 10/30/2021 at 7:38 AM, chancecody said:

Update:

• EAD approved Oct 29, 2021 after expedite help with congressional support
• AP was approved Oct 29, 2021 as well without expedite. I received a separate “Standalone AOS approval email this morning”. I think they approved the AP as well as both of my I-765 and I-131 is in the NBC. I was pleasantly surprised.

I just wanted to update and share the glitch at USCIS just in case it happens to you. My EAD was supposedly approved on 10/29/2021 and I never received it. I was checking the status daily and lost a lot of sleep on this 😂. I was in contact with my case worker daily. I was told that USCIS did not have a record of approval despite getting an email from NBC that it was approved. It was elevated to the highest level according to my Senator’s office and finally today, it says “card is being produced” in my status. It was a nightmare with USCIS playing with our emotions. I almost lost my job as the deadline to satisfy I-9 requirements is today. I’d like to give credit to Sen. Cortez-Masto’s office. They are the best.

 

Filed: 07/16/2021

I-131 approved: 10/29/2021

I-765 approved: 12/01/2021

I-485: Still under review (most likely March 2022 interview)

 

Good luck to all!

[jess2go 19]

On 12/1/2021 at 3:51 PM, chancecody said:

I just wanted to update and share the glitch at USCIS just in case it happens to you. My EAD was supposedly approved on 10/29/2021 and I never received it. I was checking the status daily and lost a lot of sleep on this 😂. I was in contact with my case worker daily. I was told that USCIS did not have a record of approval despite getting an email from NBC that it was approved. It was elevated to the highest level according to my Senator’s office and finally today, it says “card is being produced” in my status. It was a nightmare with USCIS playing with our emotions. I almost lost my job as the deadline to satisfy I-9 requirements is today. I’d like to give credit to Sen. Cortez-Masto’s office. They are the best.

 

Filed: 07/16/2021

I-131 approved: 10/29/2021

I-765 approved: 12/01/2021

I-485: Still under review (most likely March 2022 interview)

 

Good luck to all!

Yikes! Glad it worked out for you and in the nick of time. Thanks for the update as I’m sure it’ll help others immensely.