asaeljethro

My wife and I were really specific to the lady and just told her we just wanted to change her last name and to not remove the "valid for work only"
 
Interesting...I guess it depends on the worker?
 
Gotcha. So basically when we fill out the AOS application, I'll have my wife use her name last name on the applications correct? We will probably go with the same route and what you did and start to fill out the applications. 
 
Did you also do what the above poster did? Apply for AOS and then once you received your EAD you went to SSA to change your name?

Yes, a new I-864 can be presented at the interview so you can be a sole sponsor, if you are deemed satisfactory on your own.

IMO, it seems like 6-8 months at the moment.
Even earlier (i.e. at any time) is possible for AOS-based filings per the I-765 and I-131 instructions:
https://www.uscis.gov/system/files_force/files/form/i-765instr.pdf Page 24
https://www.uscis.gov/system/files_force/files/form/i-131instr.pdf Page 13

With average timeframe of 4-6 months these days or even more, may be apply for renewal ASAP. You can apply for renewal up to 180 days early.

Incorrect. I got an RFE for my I-485 last June and I know it paused my EAD/AP as well because in July, I requested to expedite EAD based on financial loss and there was a job offer to go alongside with the expedite. In August, they just looked at my EAD and didnt do nothing because I have not submitted my RFE documents.
 
long story short, we submitted our RFE documents in August, and its been almost two months and still no update, USCIS case tracker still states that they submitted an RFE to us as of June. I've contacted a tier two officer and they said an RFE will pause your other applications.
 
Yes it will. It sucks, but it is what it is. also sucks at how wherever your application is located, some field offices are faster compared to other ones based on where you live.

There is a form that you get online from the rep of your state. Fill it out and mail it. Thats what I did over a week ago, and since then I have not received a confirmation though...
 
 
 
From my research, your case was just "touched" by a USCIS worker.
 
 
CONGRATS! Wow, you and @thepanda got yours before mine. Hopefully I will get good news soon.
 

Call uscis. Dunno if it helped but I called and they told me I just have to wait. At 5am I got email saying they have no updates for my case. And now just got text. Just try. It won't hurt I think

I just got update. They approved my ead and card is being produced. After submitting fax took 13 days to approve. 

So after almost two months after filing for an expedite I finally get an update “card in production”. It took several calls and letters to 5 different congressmen and senators to finally get someone from USCIS to listen to even one congressman. USCIS is seriously BS! I filed for an expedite on 07/09! 

congrats!!!
 
hopefully we will get news soon too. 

I woke up this morning looking at my phone with no news on my case status tracker. Disappointed I turned around again to get some more rest, determined to call USCIS and the senator when I get up. One hour later I grab my phone again and see a notification from my tracker “Your Case Status Has Been Updated”. I checked immediately and saw the message that my card is in production. I jumped out of bed made a happy dance. I was so happy I almost cried lol 
 
For everyone else, I know this is frustrating. But hang in there. Each Team and each officer works at a different pace. I hope it’ll work out for everyone. 

 
I also want to thank @A&H2018 again! You helped and supported me so much. Especially because I had to do it from a different angle. I can’t thank you enough! 

I submitted expedition on July 18, received standard open case/case closed by officer notification July 18, tried to fax week of July  25, 26, called USCIS and they said mail it since fax is down mailed cover letter, their letter, job offer July 26. Sent faxed copy Aug 1, called USCIS spoke to tier 2 officer not able to give me any update no help Aug 14, emailed congressman Aug 9 received email back from them saying they will send a request to USCIS. 
 
Received email today "Card is in production for AP, and EAD. 
I only sent in job offer and cover letter explaining that I will be an asset to the company no additional financial information.
 
MORAL OF THE STORY!! Patience is bliss!! looking at others reviews it will take about a month for the EAD expedition to be approved no way to make it go fast so just wait and stop looking at the website every 30 min it will dive you nuts. 

It depends where you live, some field offices has less applicants or they are just faster. After the initial processing at NBC they send out your package to the field office you belong to so it doesn't make sense to compare months to each other.

Hi All,
Same as sammylee116, only submitted a job offer ( July 29th, received August 3), via mail because Fax wasn't working and got approved yesterday with notice that card is being printed. 
 
QUESTION: those of you that filed for AP and EAD originally, and then expedited your EAD, did you get a combo card? Hoping that is the case!
 
Responses would be much appreciated!

Hey guys! Just to put some minds at ease, we only submitted a job offer (no financials) and didn't go through a senator/congressman, and we got approved today (mailed evidence on 7/20, so it took about 4 weeks). That's all they ask for in the letter, so I don't think you'll be denied for not providing more than that.

I think the process is more or less like a Gamble/lottery. I have read post on VJ  status changed from ready to be scheduled  to INTERVIEW SCHEDULED within 5 days. 
I pray we fall in that category. Ameen
 

Again, the way it works. Everytime an officer touches your "request" you will receive three updates. So on July-16, you called the same day an officer saw your request and sent a response in the mail, that response letter should be dated July-16. Then due to fax/etc issues, they received your response in August, on the 13th an officer finally saw it all and sent a response back, once you get that letter it will be dated Aug-13.
 
85% or so of the time that response will be, "we received your evidence and are now working on the case, you will hear shortly". Very likely you will be approved within 2 weeks from that letter. There is a 15% chance they reject your request as the evidence was not sufficent. But if the evidence matched what you said on the phone to start with you should be in the 85% camp. Truly I do not think we have yet seen anyone get rejected if after sending their evidence.

I finally got my letter in the mail today and the HR of my prospective employer is not willing to sign a statement. Since I do not waste another day I faxed my evidence over 10 mins ago. According to hellofax it was successful. Can anyone confirm who has used this website that it really worked? This seemed to be too easy. 
 

So Senator expedites go through all a different department at USCIS. But you can provide all 3 maybe all the Senator has to do is ping on the status of the expedite. Again your cover letter to the Senator should explain what you are hoping ot acheive, so explain your expedite and the information you sent and no response yet.

Hi all, just wanted to give you an update on my process - I got my EAD approved on August 2nd (after congressman had reached out) and it was mailed on August 7th, my request date for an expedite was July 5th and I was never able to fax the documents in. Good luck - I really think reaching out to the senate is the best way to speed it up.

USCIS *Updates / Interview 
May 2nd mailed via usps
May 3rd received by uscis
May 10th check cashed
May 11th - Notice of acceptance I-797 text & email notification I-130 / I-765 / I-485
May 25 Biometrics notification / scheduled June 4th - Biometrics completed
June 6th - Ready for Testing and Interview notification via email / text messages
July 5th - Notice for Interview
Aug 9th - Interview
Aug 9th - text notification / email notification card being produced.
 
Interview experience today - (Concurrent filing I-130 & I-485)
Arrived at Field Office @ 1345. 
Our schedule interview was for 1400. 
Got called for the interview @ 1415.
My husband (being sponsored) and I (petitioner) both were called in.
She told us that our interview will be videotape.
She asked us to raise our right hand for sworn in.
She asked us basic I-485 questions / verification.
We were asked us how we met, where we got married, plans for the future, travel plans for the future for husband when he can travel again. 
They asked for original photo ID (ours) / husbands passport/birth certificate / I-94 travel documents / proof & photos.
Interview took maybe about 12-15 minutes.
She gave us our notice of interview result = recommended for approval.
Within twenty minutes upon leaving the field office - I got a text notification of change in my uscis status.
Forty minutes upon leaving - I got an email saying card is being reproduce.. 
 

The BEST  thing just happened.... I checked  this morning and still NO updates since 7/26. Just randomly checked again and this:
 
New Card Is Being Produced
On August 9, 2018, we ordered your new card for Receipt Number MSCXXXXXX, and will mail it to the address you gave us. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

Finally! Just received an update that my card is being produced today. 

lol I just answered your question too. I called July 11th...and it took them 3 days to make letter since it was dated July 14th. Then another 10 days for me to receive the letter

I got a letter. I called on July 11th, and received the letter on July 24th, which took forever. Then I religiously faxed my documents for 5 days straight since they were all unsuccessful/busy. Then it was successful on Aug 1st.