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The status of this service request is:

Due to workload factors not related to your case, USCIS anticipates a delay in completing your case.  USCIS is committed to adjudicating immigration benefits in the order received and in a timely and efficient manner. We regret any inconvenience that results from delays in processing.
 

 I filled my case on 17, Nov, 2016 for I485 to Chicago Center. But I havent recieved any news form them. 

• 06/23/2017

  On June 23, 2017, your inquiry about why your case is taking longer than our processing time, referral number SR11701706189MSC, was completed.

• 06/23/2017

  On June 23, 2017, we sent a response to your inquiry about why your case is taking longer than our processing time, referral number SR11701706189MSC.

• 01/03/2017
  On January 3, 2017, we received your response to our Request for Evidence for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status
• 12/15/2016

  We mailed a request for initial evidence for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Statment
   

  No response after that. Is anybody there who is also waiting on chicago Center. 

 I filled my case on 17, Nov, 2016 for I485 to Chicago Center. But I havent recieved any news form them. 

• 06/23/2017

  On June 23, 2017, your inquiry about why your case is taking longer than our processing time, referral number SR11701706189MSC, was completed.

• 06/23/2017

  On June 23, 2017, we sent a response to your inquiry about why your case is taking longer than our processing time, referral number SR11701706189MSC.

• 01/03/2017
  On January 3, 2017, we received your response to our Request for Evidence for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status
• 12/15/2016

  We mailed a request for initial evidence for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Statment
   

  No response after that. Is anybody there who is also waiting on chicago Center. 
   

Finally after 106 days, status has been changed to "Card produced" 

Finally after 106 days, My status has been changed to "Card has been produced" 

46 minutes ago, Davidblunt said:

I've been using the 'near by' cases feature on the USCIS Case app.

 

Cases mid-Nov are not yet getting issued EADs. They are behind schedule. 

 

I have a similar case to you and my personal opinions is I will get approval in 2-4 weeks.

Which  USCIS Case app you are using?

Hi everyone,

I couldn't really find much about this and I'm getting really frustrated so I'm hoping to find some people who had the same problem I have. I applied for AOS/EAD in start of Nov, 2016, got a NOA 1 with the receive date of Nov 17th, I got an RFE for my AOS (initial evidence) on 15th Dec, 2016. Sent the response back. USCIS updated the status Evidence received on 3rd January, 2017. I had my biometrics 5 Jan, 2017.
31 January (after 75 days) I put in a case inquiry (through the USCIS website) for my EAD, and I got a letter that says:

"Your case is within our current processing time. [...] Our systems show that we received your response to our RFE on your form I-485 on 1/3/2017."
On the 92nd day I again submitted the SR, got an email back the same day.
"Your case is under review you should receive the result soon.."

So I don't know how long they are gonna take. Now, I'm hoping to find people who had the same problem, and when i can get my EAD ?
Does RFE on I485 really delays the EAD?
 

Thanks,

On 2/18/2017 at 0:48 PM, Davidblunt said:

I am also almost identical to you.

 

Nov 16 - File was received.

Dec 20 - RFE for initial evidence

Dec 28 - RFE response received and accepted. 

 

It's been 94 days for me.

 

However, you should know that if the RFE was for initial evidence, the 90 days timeline reset to the day they received the response.

 

That puts me back to 51 days.

 

It seems for most people that is doesn't completely reset their case but it does delay it a few weeks.

Any updates?

On 2/22/2017 at 8:57 PM, PinoyInUS said:

How do you make a service request?

Call to the USCIS helpline and you can submit the service request there.

31 minutes ago, MSchacherer said:

Yup! It is.. Luckily, it seems like today they updated pending EADs! I got my status changed to card being produced. Finally!

Congratulations
I am still waiting its 100th day today. 

3 minutes ago, Davidblunt said:

Did you do it online?

Yes online. They replied me back with in couple of hours. 

I raised the 2nd service request today. I got the response as well same
" Your case is currently under review.  You should receive a decision or notice of other action shortly"

I dont know when they are going to decide about the case. 

44 minutes ago, Davidblunt said:

My RFE was for I-485 and I was told by uscis and read online that any rfe for initial evidence on a supporting application also resets it.

 

That's the official line that I have heard. However, looking at timelines, etc. I believe that it just "pauses" it.

 

Do remeber to come back here and post when you receive it. I will do the same

I read a lot of places that RFE on I485 doesnt delay EAD.
I will surely post it here its 92nd day for me. 
Too much wait already :/

2 minutes ago, Davidblunt said:

I am also almost identical to you.

 

Nov 16 - File was received.

Dec 20 - RFE for initial evidence

Dec 28 - RFE response received and accepted. 

 

It's been 94 days for me.

 

However, you should know that if the RFE was for initial evidence, the 90 days timeline reset to the day they received the response.

 

That puts me back to 51 days.

 

It seems for most people that is doesn't completely reset their case but it does delay it a few weeks.

I also got RFE but my RFE was on I485 not I765 thats the difference. I you get a RFE on I765 then your processing stops and it resumes the day they receive the RFE response from you. 
Cross your finger, you'll get EAD very soon may be in a week or two. 

Hi guys

I applied for EAD + Green card on 17th of November 2016. I got RFE on i485 on 12 DEC, 2016. sent the required documents back to USCIS on 1 january. 
Status change 3 January "Received the documents.
Raised service request on 31 January about EAD because it was 75th day. I got response back from them on 7th, Feb 2017 that I should receive the decision shortly. 
Its 90th days today since I have submitted my case and still no change in the status. 

Can anybody help me here what should I do?
Is there anybody who filled for EAD same dates 17th Nov 2016?

Its been too long wait. :/

thanks

3 hours ago, ifelicity said:

I hope it is helpful. I filed a service request on my day 77 and if I check online, it's not even assigned to an officer yet. My service request number is just like yours, so that's probably normal. Did you check online to see if they've acted on yours yet?

@ifelicity Hi 
can you send me the link where i can check my service request status online.
Thanks

Hi guys
I have applied for family based green card along with the EAD on 7, Nov, 2017 to Chicago Lockbox. I had by biometric on 5, Jan, 2017. Yesterday when my case passed 75 days, I called USCIS helpline and applied for the service request. She gave me service request number and told me you have to wait 15 to 30 days to get reply from your case officer about the status of your case.
My questions are

1. 75th day service request is helpful to speed up the process?
2. How much more I have to wait to get the reply and what type of reply they usually give?
3. Where I can check the status of my service request, can some body send me the link? My service request number is kind of wierd "T1E03********MSC"? Is it normal
4. What is the average EAD processing time for MSC or chiacgo lockbox?

I am so frustrated sitting all day home, checking my Email and Mail box so many times a day, help me out here.

Thanks

Hi guys
I have a quick question, I submitted the case to Chicago Lockbox I485 along with the EAD, how long its gonna take after Biometric to receive the EAD Card.
Case Filled             11/17/2016
NOA                        11/24/2016
RFE on I485            12/01/2016
RFE Submitted        12/10/2016
RFE received             01/03/2017
Bimetric Done           01/05/2017
no status change till now. 
I called USCIS office and they said you have to wait for 75 days for the queries. 

sdf

@Dutchster
Thanks a lot 
I quit the job today. Finger crossed for getting EAD as soon as possible. 

 Hi Guys
I want to know that
What happens if you work while waiting for your EAD?
Actually I am working for a fast food from last week and they gave me Check, I am just wondering Do I cash it? or Do I quit the job and wait for EAD?

and 2nd question is
What is the timeline for Chicago Lockbox for EAD processing 
Case submitted 07 NOV, 2016
NOA 22 DEC, 2016
Request for Initial evidence  14 DEC, 2016
Evidence Submitted 27 DEC, 2016
USICS acknowledged REF recieved 02 JAN, 2017
Biometric  05 JAN, 2017
EAD ??

hi everyone,

i concurrent filled the I-485 and I-765 with all the supporting documents.

my case was received on 17th November, 2016. We got a notice of RFE yellow letter on 18th December, 2016 saying the need more information to proceed on I-485

My wife is US citizen with enough income, so she is the only sponsor.

We filled the form correctly. but I don't have the form copy to double check.

1. form i -864, affidavit of support, was submitted: however: Page 3, part 4 of the petitioner/sponsor's Form I-864

list someone other than the petitioner/sponsor or Page 3, part 4 is blank.

Submit a completed and signed Form I-864 (revision date of 07/02/2015), for the petitioner/sponsor listed on Form I-130 or form i-29F. Even if a joint sponsor will be used. Also, provide copies of the petitioner/sponsor's most recent federal income tax returns and all supporting documents (W-2, 1099s, Form 2555, and tax schedules)

2. Form i-864 affidavit of support was submitted from a joint sponsor; however the names listed on page 1 and page 3 are not the same. submit a completed and signed form i-864, from a joint sponsor, provide copies of the most recent federal income tax returns all supporting tax document and evidence of their status of the united states citizen or lawful permanent resident.

MY QUESTIONS:
1. What in the point 1 they want, as my wife is the only sponsor, What mistake i would have done. Or where I should do the correction. Kindly help.

2. In the point they mentioned submit a complete and signed Form I-864 (revision date of 07/02/15). What is this date for?

Kindly help to solve the issue
Thank you so much

No you can not work without EAD. There is no point worrying until you get the RFE, It could be for something as simple as a missed signature.

Thanks for help

Can't even work for cash like a small cafe job?

Hi Guys

I filed a case for Adjustment of status (Green Card) along with the EAD. But today I received an email that USCIS requires initial evidence for my case to continue. I am so confused and frustrated as well :@ because I sent all the Docs they required. I don't know what they want now because I haven't received the letter yet.

Is it something to worry about?
And my other question is
Can I work while waiting for EAD or its not allowed?