Vancouver2Seattle

Hi All,

There's a lot of talk out there about the EAD card after your K-1 visa. Everyone wants to work and travel, so they want to get it as quickly as possible. I succesfully had mine expedited so thought I'd share my experience.

December 18th, 2015: Entered USA on K-1 Visa

Decemberer 21st, 2015: Married

December 29th, 2015: I-485, I-131, I-765 Received

January 25th, 2016: Biometrics

February 5th, 2016: Requested expedited I-131 through my Congressman's office

February 8th, 2016: USCIS Status updated to "Card in Production"

February 12th, 2016: Card Received!

Honestly, it was the easiest thing I've done during this process. I called the congressman's office, said that I had a bona fide business trip planned to Canada in February and they approved both the I-765 AND I-131.

Feel free to post any questions and good luck!

Hi All,

Thought I'd join this group as a Seattle-based Canadian. Looks like everyone's AOS processes are coming along nicely. So far so good on my end, but obviously anxious for my EAD and AP to be processed soon! Does anyone know if biometrics are at all related to EAD/AP or only for the Green Card?

Thanks!

Sorry guys, just had my status updated to "Issued" so I assume we're in the home stretch now! Good luck to all.

Hey guys,

I had my visa approved on December 1st in Vancouver at the interview, but I'm also still in "Administrative Processing" and haven't heard from the consulate. Is it normal for it to take this long?

Thanks and congrats again to all the Canadians.

Hi All,

Our case was approved in Vancouver yesterday. I posted a review of our experience here: http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/view-dos-cis-reviews.php?entry=18484

Best of luck and feel free to reach out if you have Vancouver-related questions.

Hi All,

Just wondering if anyone knows of a specific thread related to Vancouver cases? I assume the process is the same for Montreal, but not certain. This is all great advice and would like to know if things work the same way in Vancouver.

Thanks,

Could someone please confirm that after you receive your approval from USCIS and the application is sent to the NVC, that the next person to contact you is the US Embassy/Consulate and that they mail a package to your foreign beneficiary's address?

Also, does anyone have any info on work authorization once they've married on the K-1? How long does it take to obtain?

Thanks so much!

Hey everyone,

Ok, so I have a very basic question. I received NOA2 last week, so I know its way too early to start chasing up my case and calling NVC. I'm just wondering, if hypothetically I never called NVC and just let things happen without following up at each stage, who would I hear from next? NVC or my local consulate? Is the next communication in the process just receiving packet 3 from my local consulate? And lastly, if I don't call NVC to find out my case #, etc...do I find that out from the consulate or does NVC send a letter listing that info?

Just a little confused on what happens next and want to know what documents I am waiting on at this point!

Thanks!

Hi Sarah,

Actually, I have the exact same question as we are at the same point in the process. Wondering if I'll hear from the US Consulate in Vancouver or the NVC next?

Thanks,

Kaan

Hi All,

Thought I'd chime in here.

We sent in our 1-129F to USCIS on July 5th. It was received by USCIS on July 15th and approved on August 3rd by the California Service Centre. We received an official notice of approval on August 8th letting us know it was approved and being sent to the NVC in New Hampshire. We haven't heard anything yet from the NVC but are shocked at how quickly it was approved and passed on. I'm now waiting to be contacted by the US Consulate in Vancouver as I believe next step is for them to send me a package. Any idea how long the rest of this should take?

Best of luck!