EAD (And AOS) Taking A While...

[ch1212 18]

Hi,

 

My wife and I have been keeping track of the timelines our fellow K1 immigrants are posting and the USCIS processing times. We have seen some I-485's that were filed after us (June 2021) that have received their EAD's already, and we (especially my wife) are getting anxious! We know that we are within the normal processing time from USCIS - we are looking for some comfort! Like did we get lost in the system? Haha...

 

Perhaps can some explain how USCIS processes these? To my understanding USCIS tries to process them first come first serve. To my knowledge, and our lawyer's, there isn't anything about our case that's of concern.

 

Thank you guys!

[Crazy Cat 39,383]

USCIS is like a grocery store with multiple checkout lines.  Some are faster than others.  In general, cases are processed FIFO.  Since all EADs are processed at NBC, you are probably close to receiving good news.

 

Note: an RFIE for an I-485 will result in a halt/delay for the I-765 processing. 

[ch1212 18]

2 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

USCIS is like a grocery store with multiple checkout lines.  Some are faster than others.  In general, cases are processed FIFO.  Since all EADs are processed at NBC, you are probably close to receiving good news.

 

Note: an RFIE for an I-485 will result in a halt/delay for the I-765 processing. 

Let's hope the good news is really close! We haven't received any RFE's at all.

 

I updated our timeline - as far as VJ's estimator goes, we are two months after the estimated decision time...

[Crazy Cat 39,383]

1 minute ago, ch1212 said:

Let's hope the good news is really close! We haven't received any RFE's at all.

 

I updated our timeline - as far as VJ's estimator goes, we are two months after the estimated decision time...

The estimated timeline is just an estimate which is determined by the input of VJ members only.  VJ members constitute a small sample size of the entire number of applicants.

[P055UM 259]

12 minutes ago, ch1212 said:

Hi,

 

My wife and I have been keeping track of the timelines our fellow K1 immigrants are posting and the USCIS processing times. We have seen some I-485's that were filed after us (June 2021) that have received their EAD's already, and we (especially my wife) are getting anxious! We know that we are within the normal processing time from USCIS - we are looking for some comfort! Like did we get lost in the system? Haha...

 

Perhaps can some explain how USCIS processes these? To my understanding USCIS tries to process them first come first serve. To my knowledge, and our lawyer's, there isn't anything about our case that's of concern.

 

Thank you guys!

I am also waiting, just like you, although I'm a September filer. You can see the processing times on the USCIS website. EAD (for I-485 filers) is 7.5 to 12.5 months and AP is 8 to 13 months. Happy to be corrected but my understanding is that this means 50% of people have EAD/AP by the earlier timeframe, while 93% have it by the later. So, hopefully you are in for some good news soon!

[AlaMike 217]

18 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

USCIS is like a grocery store with multiple checkout lines.  Some are faster than others.  In general, cases are processed FIFO.  Since all EADs are processed at NBC, you are probably close to receiving good news.

 

Note: an RFIE for an I-485 will result in a halt/delay for the I-765 processing. 

Why is it that no matter which line I am in.... it's always the slowest.

[ch1212 18]

6 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

The estimated timeline is just an estimate which is determined by the input of VJ members only.  VJ members constitute a small sample size of the entire number of applicants.

Yeah I figured as much. And that's why it kind of sucks! To see everyone else in the faster checkout line haha.

 

6 hours ago, AW1704 said:

I am also waiting, just like you, although I'm a September filer. You can see the processing times on the USCIS website. EAD (for I-485 filers) is 7.5 to 12.5 months and AP is 8 to 13 months. Happy to be corrected but my understanding is that this means 50% of people have EAD/AP by the earlier timeframe, while 93% have it by the later. So, hopefully you are in for some good news soon!

Thank you, I appreciate that. I believe you are correct about processing times.

 

6 hours ago, AlaMike said:

Why is it that no matter which line I am in.... it's always the slowest.

I just took a look at your timeline and I wish we were in your line! Haha. Congratulations on your EAD

[Chancy 6,233]

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[Alchanphel 14]

On 3/21/2022 at 11:09 AM, Crazy Cat said:

USCIS is like a grocery store with multiple checkout lines.  Some are faster than others.  In general, cases are processed FIFO.  Since all EADs are processed at NBC, you are probably close to receiving good news.

 

Note: an RFIE for an I-485 will result in a halt/delay for the I-765 processing. 

A quick question from me - are you able to clarify how I-485 processing impacts on I-765 processing, and vice versa?

 

So for example, if an RFE response is received for the I-485, does NBC immediately resume I-765 processing or does it need to wait to review and approve the evidence?

 

Similarly, does NBC need to request an interview for I-485 (i.e. "rubber stamping" the green card application as ready for interview) before it can issue the I-765 and I-131?

[Crazy Cat 39,383]

6 minutes ago, Alchanphel said:

A quick question from me - are you able to clarify how I-485 processing impacts on I-765 processing, and vice versa?

The I485 is the grounds for filing an I-765.  Thus, if an RFIE (Request for Initial Evidence) is issued for the I-485, it suspends processing for the EAD.  Once USCIS has received the requested information and are satisfied, the I-765 processing will resume. 

[BuffPool 9]

5 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

The I485 is the grounds for filing an I-765.  Thus, if an RFIE (Request for Initial Evidence) is issued for the I-485, it suspends processing for the EAD.  Once USCIS has received the requested information and are satisfied, the I-765 processing will resume. 

Thank you for the information, I have another one to add on. Would it resume from the filing date?

[P055UM 259]

3 minutes ago, BuffPool said:

Thank you for the information, I have another one to add on. Would it resume from the filing date?

Can't speak directly to that, but I spoke to an agent yesterday who told me that the evidence I submitted in response to an RFIE on my I-485 on 10/29/21 was reviewed by USCIS on 03/17/22...