JCruz12

Received my AP approval notice today after filing it 2 months after my I-485/I-130/I-765 submission in October 2017. 

1 minute ago, shakeyy said:

Hi!!! Unfortunately, I haven't. Calling them is not helpful either. They couldn't help me not unless I have a SSN... I called USCIS and spoke to TIer2, the officer told me to call SSA.. when i called SSA. agent told me to call USCIS hahaha

 

My best bet is to just visit the office

 

 

Lol...yes!!!!! That's so funny though lmao...hopefully you will get news when you go there. Sigh, honestly I'm in awe with how the gov't agencies here are so similar to the ones back home 

15 hours ago, shakeyy said:

no. i wish. Haha! Im actually feeling anxious because before we decided to stay here and filed for AOS, My husband and I booked for a trip and unfortunately tickets and the cruise are nonrefundable. It will be in May. I looked at Orlando timelines, and the processing time is very unpredictable. Lots of cases are still pending for interview  as far as Feb 2017 and some cases adjucated within 5 to 7 months. I'm so scared that what if the interview will be the time we are gone and we potentially lose what we paid for. just sad  I don't really stress too much about how long it will take because of the EAD. its just the timing of the interview.

Feel the same too hun  . Btw any update about SSN yet? 

12 hours ago, shakeyy said:

i didn't get it yet. 3 weeks tomorrow:(

Hey hun, maybe go to a SSA office to check if they're already processing a social security card for you. Idk, maybe they can see something on their database?? It's a long shot but it's worth a try. Walk with all your documents in case you need to apply at the office.

Went to the Miami Gardens SSA yesterday to update my social security card, my previous number was kept. They just updated my name, address but i think it will still have the valid for work only with DHS authorization on it. I took my passport, marriage certificate and EAD card with me as well as a completed SS-5 application. Didn't make an appointment, arrived at 9am and was out by 9: 40am. 

3 hours ago, EvieMN said:

GUYS!!!

I got a notice today dated December 15th and it is an interview notice!

I thought it would be for the EAD/AP but no, an interview.

It's January 19th in Cleveland which is less than 3 months after my PD.

I'm freaking out already mainly because we have almost no new evidence since we filed only two months ago.

Any advice?

Wow big congrats!!!!  And i completely understand...i would be in the same situation too. Maybe get as much pictures as possible, affidavits from friends and family, tickets from trips...events together, maybe a gym membership, joint utility bills, checks paid out to mutual accounts etc. 

3 minutes ago, shakeyy said:

yay!!  did you get anything from SSA for your SSN # yet?

Thanks hun and no, I had a social security number from 3 years ago when I was a J1 student so I didn't select that option. So next Tuesday I will visit the SSA to update my ss card to reflect my married name.

1 hour ago, Saman.A said:

Hi, update for my ead

Uscis recived my application 10/11/2017.

I assume this should be my ead card!

it says uscis production facility, however it is not from NBC.

 

It's ur EAD card, that's where I got mine from and I received mine in mail today. Same PD as you too...just adjusting from a B2 visa

I got my EAD card in hand today!!!! So it took 3 days from I received my approval notice.

9 minutes ago, Vinicius said:

Congraaaaats you all  lemme ask you guys ? When you guys received the approval letter , did it change online ? I mean on the uscis website 

Nope status still hasn't change from case received and fingerprint fee received. Also I should mentioned I filed my AP a week before EAD approval date so idk maybe that had something to do with the subsequent approval in my case. But regardless quite a good number of October filers have been getting their EAD approvals.

5 hours ago, Confused3 said:

WOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! Congratulations!! I am so happy for you!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

Thanks so much!!!!

5 hours ago, happywu said:

Congratulations! It's an awesome birthday gift.

What is your priority date?

Thank you!!!!!  My priority date is October 11. Did bio on November 14

2 minutes ago, shakeyy said:

no! i only receive the daily digest for mailpieces. I didn't know i could also set it up for packages. Thanks for the headsup!

No problem hun!! 

Just now, shakeyy said:

i don't see anything yet. is it under packages?

Yeah its under packages. Have you sign up for notifications for packages so that you can see a package once a shipping label is created? That's how i can see it. I had to change my settings in the app to reflect that because I was only being notified on the day of delivery.

1 minute ago, shakeyy said:

its the best feeling when you least expect it! Haha. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! 

Thanks hun :)...i'm so over the moon, can i tell you?? lol. Informed delivery also just informed me that the card is being shipped from Corbin, Kentucky so I should get it by weekend. 

9 hours ago, shakeyy said:

Hi guys!

 

I got so excited today because my USPS informed delivery says I have two mails from USCIS.... But unfortunately I'm out of town until saturday..

BUT I can read the first sentence of the other mail... It says we have approved your application for employment authorization and advance...

Not sure what could the other letter be....  

 

Its indeed a very merry christmas!!!  Happy Holidays everyone!

 

 

Congrats hun!!!! I received mine today as well! An awesome bday present lol

Hi guys I received my approval notice for my EAD today! Notice date December 19, 2017!!!! And my bday is on new year's eve so this is an awesome birthday present!!!!!!!!!

7 hours ago, happywu said:

Merry Christmas !!

I hope you all have a good time during this holiday season.

Thank u and same to u

1 minute ago, Redheadguy03 said:

Thanks! So, my wife is the beneficiary for the AOS does she need to call or can I? I during k1 I always called, but I think I read that now she needs to? 

I think you can call but ensure that she is there when you're speaking to the officer. If she is not present, let her call.

13 minutes ago, Redheadguy03 said:

So, I received a notice 11/28 and since I've been out of town I have no idea what it is. I'm guessing it's my interview notice. However, I have one more week left and I'm worried we'll miss it. 

 

Anyone else having issues with the online system not working? Because check my status hasn't changed at all. Should I call USCIS? 

They stopped updating from Nov 17 I think well at least for NBC/MSC. I think you should speak to a Tier 2 officer, he/she should be able to assist you.

52 minutes ago, Redheadguy03 said:

That's what I thought, I only got one notice from USCIS. It's possible it's an interview notice, but that would be pretty early. Although, my office is pretty far ahead in processing times. 

 

either way...its still good news. Good luck and update us as u go along

Just now, Redheadguy03 said:

 

Thanks guys!!! I'll let you know next week what it is! Wouldn't I get 2 approvals one for ead and one for ap? Or is it together? 

Based on what i've read from other people experiences...the approval letters come separate for ead and ap. One can come before the other.

1 hour ago, Clara Monteiro said:

I just received my interview notice today!! 😁😁😁

Congrats!!!!!!! 

3 hours ago, Redheadguy03 said:

What do RFE's look like? We received one letter from USCIS that I can't check since I'm out of town. I can see the statue of liberty's arm, so it looks like an approval letter of some kind or what an acceptance letter would like. Do RFE's look like that too??? 

I think its ur ead/ap approval letter. RFEs are sent on a plain yellow or pink paper with no liberty's arm. 

55 minutes ago, Confused3 said:

You are right, JCruz12!!! One more thing.. they still haven't updated my status online. At the beginning of my process they were so good at keeping my online status updated, but now they just simply stopped. I have been calling them with no luck whatsoever and all of a sudden I receive my letters. I hope you receive good news VERY VERY soon!!!!!

Lol thanks dear! All the best and keep us posted

21 hours ago, Confused3 said:

Nothing!!! They already received my response to their RFIE like two weeks ago and the online status still indicates "Request for Initialed Evidence was Mailed". This is driving me nuts!!!

 

PD - October 4

Hey...seee the RFIE didn't set you back! Now you can focus on finding a job and making ur travel plans if you need to