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I just got an update for the employment with I765 that the card is being produced it came via 8 identical texts and and email

Update we went today to our scheduled infopass appointment to get an expedite for the advanced parole as my husband found out after we filed that his car tabs and drivers license will expire the end of October and he needs to have no car inspected in order to renew the tabs.

the officer was not happy that we were there and made it clear that that was not considered and emergency by USCIS and that we would have to Waite. We also learned that they are processing ead's from April which means it is now taking 4 months not 3 to get the work permit and travel authorization.

i assume simply having a job offer will also be denied for an expedite as other people have posted they are pursuing as USCIS would likely ask why you applied for a job before having a work permit so why should they care. 

I guess their views and our views on things are different.

i don't was my husband to have to drive illegally in an unregistered car just because he can not leave the country prior to the advanced parole is issued otherwise his application will be denied. 

34 minutes ago, Greencard188 said:

The link doesn't work for me. I put my zip code, it show me another office that is different for my appointment. 

try a different zip code and it should list your local office I googled the zip code for Tucson az so I could also see appointments there to see if I could get one sooner. You don't have to go to the closest office to you can go to witchever one is closest or easiest to get an appointment at. 

4 minutes ago, Greencard188 said:

you submit service request to expedite your EAD at the same office after they took biometric or by calling USCIS office in Chicago? Thank you for your info. May you get the EAD ASAP. good luck )

 

I did the request through the internet you just select your office and and available time. They did also have a booth with a computer where you could do it at the Phoenix office. The website link is  https://my.uscis.gov/en/appointment/new?appointment[international]=false

7 minutes ago, Greencard188 said:

I Just got back from vacation. I got 4 mails plus 1 mail for biometric. My schedule is on sep 21. I want to do the biometric ASAP(walk in), but I don't know what to say to the staff since I don't have any job offer or something. What did you guys say when you did the biometric earlier than the schedule? How to request to expedite the EAD? do you have to fill any form?

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Concurrently i130 & i485

8/18: filed

8/21: delivered

8/30: texts, checks cashed

9/21: biometric

We just showed up with our biometric letter and they never checked the date or asked any questions. As for the expedite for the travel document we made an info pass appointment the appointment took 2 weeks to get and is this coming Monday so we will keep you posted how this goes. 

The photo take at the biometrics appointment will be the one on your Permanent residence card not the passport photos. My husband's biometric letter had the same 2 forms listed on them my thought is that they are the only ones that require the background check so that is why they are listed on the form for the biometric appointment.

 the other forms filed are just a petition but the I-765 and I-485 would lead to a immigration document directly. Hope this helps

23 minutes ago, JTTE said:

I have the same question as you... Sent I-130, I-485, I-765 and I-131 and in the biometric letter just shows I-485 and I-765... 

 

Does anybody know if it's right? Thanks in advance

20 minutes ago, JTTE said:

Ahhh another question... Do you guys know if the picture that will show in our cards will be the passport ones we sent with the application or it will be the ones we will take at the biometrics appointment? 

I just called around to different doctors in my area and found the cheapest price I ended up paying $200 total I had my husband due to blood titers to prove immunity for mmr and varicella since he did not have true vaccine proof and had him get a tetanus shot.  I also had him due he blood test for Tv called quanteferion so he did not have to do the RN skin test (my health plan covered all the costs of the blood test titrea and vaccines fortunately) The exam was straight forward we just brought the filled out papers with along with the vaccine Information. 

1 hour ago, adipo21 said:

Oooh congratulations guys were you guys asked any questions? 

3 minutes ago, Raouf said:

 

Below are the instructions for form I-485 edition 06/26/17:

 

 

You are NOT required to submit Form I-693 at the time you file your adjustment application, but may do so if you
wish. Because of the time-limited validity of Form I-693, you may choose to submit your Form I-693 after you file
your Form I-485. You may also submit Form I-693 in person at an interview in a USCIS field office, if an interview is
required. By waiting to submit Form I-693, you may avoid having to repeat the immigration medical examination.

 

 

 

 

 

You can also bring your medical exam to your biometric appointment then you don't have a delay either mail or have to worry about them not getting it 

Nope they just processed him no extra questions just filled out a form and waited then they took him back for picture and fingerprints

So the biometric appointment was  scheduled for next week but we went today to the Phoenix AZ office and got them done no one asked why we were there early three just processed my husband. Also they allowed cell phones just had a sign saying you can't use them. We are happy he was able to come early even though the sign says by appointment only.  Also you will go through security the same deal as airport security including removing your shoes 

I got the biometric appointment letter in the mail today with a appointment for sept 6th my priority date is Aug 9th

8 minutes ago, Nghi T Pham said:

You put all fees by one check or seperated ?

Before her K1 visa expired, we just need the case number so she can still stay here right ?

I wrote 1 check for I 130 and I separate check for the I485 + the biometric fee and in the memo on each check wrote what it was for so it was clear 

1 hour ago, Cornelius Collins said:

Hey guys , case accepted and fingerprint fee received on the 7 of august 2017 routed to the national benefit center.

 

They said they have mailed me instructions on how my case is gonna be processed. Till date i havent received nothing in the mail.

 

Is this usual?  gonna appreciate your experiences.

 

Thanks

Was the notification via text or mail? I was told it can take up to a month to get the fingerprint appointment and the letter would come by mail. If you have not gotten any mail in paper form I would call and let them know and make sure your address is correct.

As of today I can now view all 4 of my receipts online through the USCIS website still waiittnf on the paper copies to come in the mail

2 hours ago, GoodVibesOnly said:

Congrats!! 😀

 

We also have the MSC code and it says national benefit center. 

 

Not sure why we didn't receive a case number for my EAD (i765) though :/

 

Are you adjusting from tourist visa or something related as well? I am adjusting from B2 (overstayed). Maybe they need to accept my i485 before the i765? Aaah I am a little worried about the EAD 😅

 

Oh and your mail will probably take a couple more of days. Ours took 5 days after notifications.  Good luck!! 🍀 

39 minutes ago, dylant1 said:

did they cash your check the same day they notified you?

Mine took 1 week to Get the reciept numbers and they came via text and email and yes the check was cashed the same day at 1230pm but I got the texts at 9:30pm kind of weird I think 

I files to adjust a tourist visa for my spouse to residency now as if today one of my case numbers works in the USCIS tracker and comes up with the I-765 for employment authorization. It it weird that the other 3 reciept numbers are not in the system yet thought. It says last update aug 18th but also says a reciept date if aug 9th when my forms arrived at the Chicago lockbox

Filed My AOS package along with I-485, I-130, I-131, an I-765.

aug 9 received at Chicago lockbox

aug 16 received 4 reciept numbers and checks cashed. Stated it is at the national benefits center reciept number starts with MSC 

now waiting on the mailed receipts and it to be in the system with I search it still says no found based on the reciept numbers 

My checks were cashed today no email yet but at least they are doing something with my file my package arrived in Chicago aug 9th

17 minutes ago, Caterpillar8 said:

When did You send the i-130? I believe they are slowing down the processing times even for NOA1.

Mine was received at the Chicago lockbox aug 9th 

34 minutes ago, Caterpillar8 said:

DId they cash the money already? I sent mine on the 7th and as of this morning, USCIS has not cashed yet.

I sent a personal check and no it had not been cashed yet.

We sent our package to the Chicago lockbox and it arrived there on August 9th we are applying for the cr-1 visa and filed the 1-130 with the I-485 as my spouse is currently in the U.S. I am hoping they cash the checks soon so this process can get started.