Chris & Lucas

3 hours ago, cise said:

On the 28th of October USCIS received our response to the RFIE (the new website showed the update, the old one did not), and then on the 31st of October they sent us a courtesy letter for I-693 by mail. We waited with medical on purpose, because of the long processing times, and thought that it may become invalid by the time we get to have an interview.

 

At least, there's some sort of movement in the case, which is very nice! 😁

 

In your opinion, dear members whose opinion I value 😁, do you think that if nothing happens with EAD/AP in the following weeks, should we:

1. wait for 60 days (90?) after they received the response for the RFIE to contact them, or
2. wait for our case to become one that is outside of normal processing times (current receipt date for inquiry for EAD is 03/25, and ours is 04/18) to place an inquiry?

Thank you!

 

Do whatever comes first. I placed my inquiry because of the 60 days after the rfie. They scheduled my interview shortly after. 

Just had my interview in Chicago and my case was approved on the spot!! I’m so happy since it was only 2 days away from my bday  

The interview was very chill, she only asked us how we met and asked to submit evidence of our marriage. 
I am very glad I’m done with immigration for now. This process really messed me up during the months when I couldn’t work or do anything. 
I wish good luck for those still waiting, your time will come! 

1 hour ago, DWolf said:

 

How long had you been waiting when you placed an inquiry?  Was it during the normal processing time or after?

 

My wife has been waiting 150 days + and the end of a November would’ve been our “out of process” inquiry time at 6.5 months.  They just extended everything to 7.5 months but I’m think I’m going to file an inquiry anyway.

I think it was close to 6 months. After 60 days of USCIS not responding a request for evidence, you can also place an inquiry. 

2 minutes ago, EA_ said:

I had one back in June for the I-485 asking for a new birth certificate even though I filed the exact same thing listed on the Department of the State website as the only form of birth certificate accepted from my country.

 

And nothing since then, no updates, no new RFIs...

I had a similar situation. I had an RFIE as well for my birth certificate (still unsure why since I sent it originally with the translation). But it’s good that now you placed an inquiry. My EAD got approved about 2 weeks after I place the inquiry. Good luck! 

2 hours ago, Nashvan said:

Status changed to New Card Is Being Produced overnight (dated yesterday) so the IO must have approved after we left (even though she said up to a month)!

Best of luck to those still waiting!

That’s awesome! Congratulations  

4 minutes ago, ciseyel said:

Thank you so much for the quick response!🤗

I will make sure to include the past J1 visa and will try to see if my home country issues a document similar to the one you mentioned.

You are welcome  

Send also anything related to your past J1 VISA. Like for example the DS 2019 document of you still have it. Best of luck to you! 

2 hours ago, ciseyel said:

Hello everyone, so we received the RFIE after almost 190 days of waiting for any response after they cashed the checks on 18th of April.

At least there's some progress. 😁

 

In 2009 I have been a participant of the exchange program for few months, and I had a J-1 visa at that time.

I left the States after the program was finished, and lived in my home country up until applying for the AOS in the States this year.

 

USCIS needs from me:

• Evidence to establish that I am not subject to Section 212(e) of the INA, or
• A copy of an approval notice of Application for Waiver of Foreign Residence Requirement (I-612), or
• Evidence to establish that I did reside in my country of nationality or residence for an aggregate of at least two years following departure from the States

We were thinking to send in these:

• Copy of the new I-94, even though it was already sent in with the initial AOS package. This would be the copy of the new I-94, which we obtained electronically, and it states that I was admitted for the 2nd time in the States, since I don't have the old one and the website doesn't give me the option to retrieve the old one.
• Some sort of affidavit from my home country college stating that I was a full time student for 4 years, and that I have attended every class in person on campus
• Some sort of affidavit from previous employer that states that I was employed for a period of time, and that it was not telework/work from home
• Copy of all passport pages where it's visible that I left and entered my home country numerous times after the exchange in the US
• Copies of electronic bank statements
• My parents might try to go through my stuff and see if I have the old plane tickets from trip back home

In your opinion/experience, does this sound enough?

 

Thanks!

 

Best

I also had a J1 visa in the past. I sent them a translated college transcript as proof that I was in my home country during that 2 years period. Authorities from my country (Brazil) also provide a document called “migration movements” which lists the dates of when I left and entered the country. You could try and find something similar from your country.  I sent that on my application and had no issues. Also, make sure you send them a copy of your past j1 visa if you still have it. 

Hey everyone, 

I recently got a job using my EAD. My GC interview is coming very soon.  
 

Am I supposed to bring any documents related to my new job? Or only my sponsor (wife in my case) needs to bring proof of income and so on? 

2 hours ago, RZK said:

Finally relief .

Baltimore MD . April 22 filer EAD CARD Being produced.

How long does it take to receive card ?

Mine took about a week. 

Just got my interview notice today! Chicago Field Office.

Receipt Date: April 15th, 2019

Interview Date: November 4th, 2019

1 hour ago, BananaButton5 said:

            We had our interview this morning at 8:30 am at the St. Louis field office. We arrived at 8:00 am, we were called back at 8:45 and finished the interview at 9:15. So the interview took exactly 30 minutes. We had to put our phones and smart watches into a little locker. 
            We got into the room and the IO was very nice and professional. She took my husband's (immigrant) photo and finger print of both pointer fingers. She went through each questions on the AOS application with him, including all of the various questions about if he's ever been a prostitute or involved in the communist party etc. After that she had him sign a paper with the changes she made to the application which included my name change and the place he went through customs upon entry.
           Next she asked us to present any photos and additional proof of a legitimate marriage. We had prepared a huge binder of documents including copies of all of our past applications, but she asked just to keep the actual proof we brought with us. We had many photos, emails regarding the planning of our wedding, a copy of our wedding vows, marriage certificate, shared accounts (We don't have a shared bank account but we do have an Amazon family account together, but she never asked about a joint bank account for anyone wondering), my father did an affidavit certifying we are in a legitimate marriage and that he attended our wedding, our lease agreement, and our car insurance and renter's insurance. She looked through all the photos and provided documents.
         Then she asked the following questions directed to both of us:

1) How did you meet?  

2) Why did you decide to move to the US instead of her moving to Canada?
3) Who visited who first?
4) How long did you date before you were married?

5) Where did you get married?
6) Where was the wedding reception at?

7) Were both of your families in attendance at the wedding?
😎 Is there anything that bothers you about your spouse?

9) Do you talk about the future? What are your future plans together?
10) What do you plan on doing together later today? 
         After that I signed a document saying I understood my financial responsibility for him according to my affidavit of support. She told him that he is not allowed to get any government assistance before he becomes a citizen. She explained the next steps and period of time when we will need to file the lifting conditions. Then she explained when he will be able to apply for citizenship. 
      Then she said we were done and she would be approving and working on the paperwork to hopefully have the approval paperwork done this afternoon. She said we would get the green card within 90 days, but that it's usually much faster than that and gave us the number to call if we don't get it nearing the 90 day mark. 

Overall, it was a great and easy experience and we are thrilled! Good luck to everyone still waiting we are rooting for you! 
 

Congratulations! Good luck in your life as a couple! 

2 minutes ago, Southern_Belle07 said:

Maiden name or married name visa?

My birth name (I didn’t change my last name). 

12 minutes ago, Southern_Belle07 said:

What requirements dis you submit in SSA?

They asked for my passport with the visa and my valid I-94 at the time. 

2 hours ago, Wilson KE said:

Hi,

How long(working days)does it take to receive your Social Security card after applying from SSA?

This is my first SS.

Mine took about 5 weeks. I did it before applying for AOS tho, right after arriving in the country (K1 VISA). 

Work permission just arrived on mail 6 days after approval   

Hey everyone! 
My interview has just been scheduled! I am very surprised since my field office is Chicago (processing times up to 28 months). 
I also had an RFIE, which apparently didn’t slow down my process so much. 
 

Good luck and don’t let this process drive you insane like it was happening to me. 
 

78 days after responding my RFIE , my main I-485 changed to "Case is Ready to be Scheduled for an Interview". Hopefully my interview is coming soon! My EAD/AP was aproved yesterday too.

Hey, 

Does anyone know if I need to update my SSN card after receiving EAD? Or must I only do it when I receive my GC? 

2 minutes ago, Vante said:

So if they received your RFIE and they have not updated your case in 60 days, you can submit an inquiry?

Yes! At least I was able to. Some other people did the same as well. 

2 minutes ago, johnnyI129F said:

Congratulations ! mine updated to case approved since Sep 20 .. but no card produced yet .. hopefully in the end of the day will change or maybe tomorrow ? or should I give them a call ? 

Congratulations to you too!

From what I’ve seen from other cases, it usually takes a week from being approved to receiving the card. They are likely producing your card as well at this point. I wouldn’t worry too much, but giving them a call won’t hurt either  

Woke up this morning to great news! 
My timeline:

Receipt Date: April 15, 2019

RFIE received for birth certificate: June 24, 2019. 

RFIE response received by USCIS: July 9, 2019. 

Placed an inquiry because I hadn’t had an update after responding to RFIE for more than 60 days: September 11, 2019.  

New card is being produced for EAD: September 23, 2019. 
 

No update on form I485

Good luck everyone! 

My goodness... I was gonna be able to make an inquiry on EAD this following week. This is so frustrating. I noticed that they changed the processing times for the main I485 too. 

6 hours ago, Saliva said:

Hi, 

could someone please tell me how to ask for the inquiry? Should I send some documents or call? Did it actually help to any of you?

Thank you!

Call 8003755283. Press 1-1-2-2 to speak to an officer. It will ask you for your case number. Type 672 for MSC followed by the rest of your case number. Then you will be able to place the inquiry. I suggest you to call early in the morning (8 am eastern time) in order to wait less on the phone. 

Hey everyone, just a small update on my case. 

I called USCIS early this morning to place an inquiry for my case. It’s been 64 days since they received my response to an Rfie for my birth certificate and no update. 

Hey Guys, I’m getting close to when I can place an inquiry for form I765. Is there any difference between inquiring over the phone or through the website?