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37 minutes ago, Martella&T said:

I know for sure I did not get any notifications BEFORE I found EAD in the mailbox but at certain point Informed Delivery updated and it was shown under 'packages'. Did you already get your NOAs for EAD and AP?  They come before actual card and they did show up on Informed Delivery under letters.

Yes, I got the NOAs on Saturday. They didn’t show on Informed Delivery either.

On 8/16/2018 at 2:44 PM, Martella&T said:

I just went to check the mailbox and it was there! Never showed up in the informed delivery...bizarre but I just read that somebody even got their green card like that recently. Just wish my picture was better :-). Hope yours is there or tomorrow at the latest!

Hi! I am in a similar situation. Yesterday I received an updated that my card was mailed to me, but nothing showed up on Informed Delivery. On USPS website it says that from their zip code to Chicago is 2 business days to delivery.

Did you ever get any notification from USPS regarding your EAD?

28 minutes ago, kquyen said:

USPS Informed Delivery just notified 2 letters will be coming from USCIS today..I really hope 1 is the EAD combo card, but wondering what the other one may be 😱 hoping it could be an interview appointment letter? As at right now, the egov online tracker is still saying "Card Is Being Produced" and "Case Ready to be scheduled for Interview"

Haven’t you received anything on MyUSCIS website?

On 8/5/2018 at 12:29 PM, darismorre said:

Sorry, this is where I wanted to post this at...

 

wow...reading your post gives me hope. 

My AOS was received 4th April 2016, adjusting from K-1.

I've gone through 2 EAD cards already, currently on my 3rd. Still no word on AOS. I've called several times and even gone for an infopass (total waste of time), nothing. At this point I've decided to just let things be. Whenever they are ready to send me the card, I will gladly have it. They keep telling me my case is going through required security checks. 

I am so sorry! My AOS was received on March 7th 2017 from k1 and I am going nuts seeing every single one getting their GC before me. Even to renew my combo card is a pain, 6 month already!

I wonder why this is happening..

36 minutes ago, mmmp said:

i applied for renewal for both EAD and AP and my combo card expired July 28. I traveled out of the country for work for 2 weeks and returned after the expiration date. i wanted to show my combo card and the NOA that shows i applied for extension. the customs officer didn't even want to look at the NOA. they didn't ask or say anything, the process was identical to other times when I returned after travel. this was at JFK. 

i'm not sure what the deal is with extension not applying to AP (i know it says so on the NOA), but it didn't seem to be a problem for me.

You were able to come back to the US with an expired Combo Card? 

10 hours ago, Tomalley said:

What did you ask is impossible? 

If my GC is approved after 2 years of marriage I still would receive the 2 years GC, not the 10 years.

But again, this os not the first time I get wrong information feom USCIS.

3 hours ago, Tomalley said:

Where is your local office? 

Chicago

Also, I called customer service and asked them about that and they said that is not possible. But, again, I wouldn’t be surprised to be given wrong information from USCIS.

wow, that's something to look forward then. 6 more months for me.

Is this possible? I heard that even if your first GC takes more than 2 years to be approved it will still be an 2 years GC and not a 10 years. If that's true I am almost skipping ROC. 

4 hours ago, Joel&Julia said:

We applied for EAD/AP renewal 5 months ago and haven’t received our either. We did biometrics in May 2017, and we’ve been stuck at “we are scheduling your interview” since July 2017.

 

We did an infopass appointment last week, and they told us EAD renewals are taking about 7 months.

 

There is an automatic 180-day extension for EAD but not for AP.

Thanks! I also did an Infopass Appointment and it was completely useless. Besides the fact that nobody is able to give any useful information they also give wrong information. That officer I talked stated that I could travel with 180 day extension - she even sent me copy by mail of my old Combo Card approval to make her point. I told her she was incorrect and that was not what the NOA said, which btw is very clear. After several minutes, a few calls  and talking to a supervisor she apologized and said I was right. If I had no clue and just had believed her I could have lost my whole process.

Seriously annoying.

Anyone applied for a EAD/AP renewal? Mine is taking forever, 5 months already. No sign of any movement on GC either. Stuck on fingerprints since april 2017.

1 hour ago, T_P said:

THAT. That is what I am talking about people. It must be nice. 🤑💸

 

 

 

 

 

 

Let me get back to work though.

What I am saying is that I will not go bankrupt because of that. That is the least I am worried about. I can postpone the flight but I can’t postpone the plans I had there. Is not always about flights and hotels, but I sure tou know that.

Besides that, thanks for the advice.

On 7/30/2018 at 1:37 PM, T_P said:

Did you buy travel insurance? If not, huge mistake considering your situation.......If you already wrote your congressman, try it again, call USCIS and talk to tier 2 support and ask where your case is.......

No, I did not. I don’t care for the money, that is not important. I had other things planned months ahead that can’t be postponed, unfortunately.

I talked several times with Tier 2 officers, congressmen as well, and they can’t do anything for me. I also went to Infopass and it was completely worthless.

I will just let it go now.

On 18/07/2018 at 4:33 PM, Catalina Cuqui said:

So after a year and four months waiting for news, I got an RFE.  First news I have since I applied.Thi TgisThi
They want me to send them a new medical exam (because my application was over a year ago, so the one I submitted is not valid anymore). I have to do this by August 18.
Please, any advice on this?? I have no idea what to do.
I'm in Austin, TX. Anybody knows a good surgeon in Austin who speaks Spanish (my vaccine records are in Spanish), and who isn't super expensive??

OMG That’s terrible :(( I still haven’t received my greencard and I applied on March 2017. I can’t believe that can happen  really didn’t see that coming 

1 hour ago, CaliforniaBoy5 said:

Hey everyone,

Just wanted to post that I finally got my EAD/AP renewal in case anyone else was still waiting for their green card like I am.  It took 5 months, almost exactly double the time it took for the first one.  I'm starting to feel like one of the only ones still waiting but I am sure there are more of you out there.  I have no idea what's happening with my application or why it's taking so long but the USCIS processing time chart now says it can take up to 20 months for AOS through San Francisco.  Last time I checked though my application hadn't even left NBC.  I also put through a case inquiry and just got back the standard we can't tell you anything and who knows how long this will take.  I don't really care that much about the green card but I am just pissed that all this time I have been here won't count towards when I can apply for citizenship.  At this point I am kind of hoping it takes longer than two years and then I can get a 10 year card and not have to lift restrictions, lol.  Oh well, hope everyone's journey is going well!

I am in the exact same situation.. I applied for the GC March 1st, 2017. Still waiting for my EAD/AP renewal, which I applied March 7th, 2018. I feel so frustrated. I have a travel schedule on August 31st, and now I am afraid I won’t make it

contacted my congressman last week but still no news from him. 

On 7/15/2018 at 3:35 PM, Ninatica said:

Last update: June 21, 2017, my case schedule for an interview ... more than a year. I lost track of my AOS. Now crossing fingers I can get my EAD renewal so I can renew driver's.

I submitted my EAD renewal 90 days ago ... I do not know if cry or 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.

Can't you renewal your driver's license with your NOA1 from Combo Card extension? I talked to Tier 2 officer and she told me I could do that, but that could also easily be a lie lol

hello all,

I am a March 2017 Filer and I have now been waiting for more than 500 day for ANY update on my case (my case is stuck on fingerprints received). I did several inquiries and all they say is it is under processing. My combo Card expired june 26 and I file for an extension on March 7th and still nothing. I am very frustated, because I really didn't expect to take that long, and I have a trip schedule in August 31- I know It was not wise to plan this trip, but I REALLY didn't expect to take this long

I contacted my congressmen to see if he is able to expedite at least my Parole, but I am afraid It won't work. I just schedule a Infopass Appointment on july 30. Is anyone in the same situation?

On 7/12/2018 at 5:26 PM, Luke+Lea said:

I got my interview notice today! Priority date was Feb. 28, 2017. Interview date will be Aug.9, 2018. Good luck and God bless everyone! 

are you K1? 

2 minutes ago, CaliforniaBoy5 said:

Hi, the Tier 2 person I spoke to basically said because of all the delays that they had right now it was better for me to get it in as soon as possible.  Especially since I can't afford to lose my job if something happens. 

 

I look at it this way, I have nothing to lose by submitting the renewal except the $20 on new pictures and $10 in postage.  I have a lot to lose, my job and income, if something happens and they don't process my renewal on time or the first one gets lost etc.  For me I'm not prepared to take the risk and wait.  With that said, mine expires end of April so much sooner than yours.  Basically the choice is up to you and how much risk you are willing to take.  At this point even just getting the approval or card is taking a long time for some people and that's if you get an interview scheduled.  

That makes total sense. If your NOA1 takes forever to be sent then you wouldn't be able to prove the extension. Thank you for your opinion, I think I will do the same by the end of this month!

On 2/11/2018 at 12:59 PM, CaliforniaBoy5 said:

Hey everyone,

Our AOS application is taking forever too.  So frustrating.  I finally got fed up and called a Tier 2 rep this week and she said my application is still sitting at NBC.  She said there aren't any notes on it being a potential interview waiver but it could still be waived.  For the life of me I can't understand why it wouldn't have been sent to San Francisco (my local office) already if I am not getting a waiver.  Like do they just throw them in a pile and ignore them for a year, ha ha.  She also told me I was silly for not already submitting my EAD/AP renewal because mine comes up end of April.  I sent it in this weekend but know I won't get the card on time but at least we get the extension so I can work.  Oh well, the entire system is just so broken.  It makes me miss Canada even more!

Best of luck to everyone!

Hi! I am a March filer (March 3rd) and my EAD/AP will expire in June. Since as soon we apply for EAD/AP renewal we get the 6 months extension is there any rush in doing it (before it expires, of course)? I still have hope that my case will be approved meanwhile. Any thoughts?

On 2/12/2018 at 7:26 PM, agnesita84 said:

Hi guys!

Please can you advice on how to talk to a Tier 2 officer? WHat are the steps involved to do that?

Also, can anyone give me an example of the letter/email you sent your senator/congress person?

Thanks!

On 2/9/2018 at 11:47 AM, Shanshanjamrock said:

Am not a k1 but  can i still spoke with someone from the tier 2 office nd whats the number for them

When you call to costumer service ask to be transferred to a Tier 2 Officer. Usually it takes a longer time of waiting, but you can leave a phone number and they will call you back.

On 2/9/2018 at 2:01 PM, Californiansunset said:

According to the USCIS website the National Benefit Center determines whether interviews will be waived or not https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Outreach/Notes from Previous Engagements/2012/April 2012/NBC-FloridaBar042412.pdf This is why Tier 2 often say "your case is still at NBC so it looks like the interview will be waived...blabla". It rarely happens that they are taking the extra step to send a case to the local field office to then have it waived... usually when sudden backlogs at the local field office happen it is the only time this might happen.

 

The tier 2 officer have so often given out false info to people on VJ it doesn't surprise me at all. 

So basically we can't find information regarding our cases anywhere. Costumer Service is a total waste of time, the website either have out-of-date information or no information at all, and Tier 2 Officers often give false info to people. It feels great to be on this boat 

1 minute ago, raulgon2493 said:

they are K1 filiers - often get interviews waived 

Yes, I am K1

21 minutes ago, Californiansunset said:

if your papers are now at your field office it is highly unlikely that you won't have an interview. They transfer the cases to the field offices in order to have an interview scheduled not to waive it. Speak to another tier 2 and see whether he gives you the same answers... I doubt it....

Yeah. That's what I read here before. I had this same information months ago from my congressman, that my interview was waived, so that's why asked just to make sure. 
I am really not worried if I have an interview. But it was good to have some updates.

On 2/6/2018 at 6:21 PM, agnesita84 said:

Am I the only March filer who still has ZERO news of interview?

On 2/6/2018 at 6:34 PM, Shanshanjamrock said:

Ah no i file on the 13 of march 2017 and still nothing keeping my finger cross.

Yesterday I called costumer service and spoke with a Tier 2 officer. I asked If he could provide me any information regarding my case, since next month it's going to be an year since I filed. He wasn't able to inform me a estimate date for approval, but he could tell me that my case is now in my Field Office and that it was eligible to an interview waive. Also, he said that I was not in the interview queue, so it is most likely that I won't have interview at all. I know that it is not a final answer, but is good to have some information at all.

I know some of you already know that, but if you guys try to call Costumer Service I highly recommend ask to be transferred to a Tier 2 Officer. I asked the same questions to the fist person who answer the call and it was a complete waste of time. She just told me the processing times that I can access here: https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/processTimesDisplayInit.do . The Tier 2 Officer was really nice and solved all my questions.