Cyndy&Onyi

UPDATE

3/19 -Email notification for Green Card Interview (we filed 2/11/2020)

3/19 - no notification but per USCIS website EAD combo card RENEWAL was mailed (we filed 1/22/2021)

On 3/7/2021 at 8:18 PM, Cyndy&Onyi said:

We just now got a text message confirmation and receipt number 2 hours ago regarding this EAD RENEWAL. Thank God, finally! They must be real backed up considering that our paperwork reached them by Jan 22nd and they're just now processing it (6 weeks later). Has anyone received  their new card? Just trying to gage how long it will take to get the new card (I didn't see an estimated processing time for EAD renewals on the USCIS website). Ours expires in July.

*UPDATE* : JUST got an email notification for the INTWRVIEW! Its has been scheduled idk what date. I'm freaking out because I have not gathered any documents together and don't know how best to prepare. We have not receieved the letter yet. Please feel free to respond with advice. ❤🙏🏿

On 3/18/2021 at 1:56 PM, Nick&Darina said:

Hi,

 

Is there an updated or accurate checklist of what needs to be provided for a combo card renewal?  I've been searching the forum but i keep finding different answers.

 

Thank You

Idk if its accurate but I can send you what I did in a message.

On 1/26/2021 at 4:42 PM, Cyndy&Onyi said:

Hey all! I just sent out my WORK AUTHORIZATION EAD RENEWAL FORM. It was delivered to USCIS on Friday 1/22/21 at this address with UPS.

 

USCIS
Attn: FBAS
131 South Dearborn-3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-5517

 

We ALSO filled out a G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance Form but still no word yet. I know it's only been 3 business days but when we sent in our AOS last year it only took them 3 days to notify us that they got it. Just wondering if anyone else experienced similar circumstances.

 

 

We just now got a text message confirmation and receipt number 2 hours ago regarding this EAD RENEWAL. Thank God, finally! They must be real backed up considering that our paperwork reached them by Jan 22nd and they're just now processing it (6 weeks later). Has anyone received  their new card? Just trying to gage how long it will take to get the new card (I didn't see an estimated processing time for EAD renewals on the USCIS website). Ours expires in July.

On 1/28/2021 at 6:09 PM, andyazcu said:

Update: Got our text with case number tonight

Congrats!!

Hey all! I just sent out my WORK AUTHORIZATION EAD RENEWAL FORM. It was delivered to USCIS on Friday 1/22/21 at this address with UPS.

USCIS
Attn: FBAS
131 South Dearborn-3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-5517

We ALSO filled out a G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance Form but still no word yet. I know it's only been 3 business days but when we sent in our AOS last year it only took them 3 days to notify us that they got it. Just wondering if anyone else experienced similar circumstances.

6 hours ago, Letspaintcookies said:

Expedite is way different from renewal. You mix up the terms. There's no need for an expedite for a renewal. You can apply 180 days before the end of your card and get an automatic 180 day extension starting the day after your card runs out. That makes 360 days for USCIS to process. Way enough for EAD renewal.

 

You would also have to ask for an expedite after you sent your initial application. It's a different process. 

Ok

5 hours ago, Letspaintcookies said:

Why should something like that be needed? You basically sent the same stuff as for the initial application plus a copy of your card, of the approval notice and of the acceptance notice for I-485.

Some applicants sent in pay-stubs and a letter of employment for expedited approval. This is my first time filing for a renewal I'm not well-versed in this which is why I asked for clarification. Thanks however.

4 hours ago, chxakx said:

Found it! 😅

Thanks this was incredibly helpful I think I want to print this page off and send it with my packet! I'm having trouble understanding "payment  of the appropriate form fee" is that the prior credit card auth form that they're wanting?

@beefmaster2 @chxakx @Ryan G: It sucks to wait especially when filers in June are getting interviews but yes it does come down to the field office. My husband and I would've preferred to have at least been scheduled for an interview by now considering we are February filers and its nearly 11 months. Our status has said "Waiting to be scheduled for interview since April 16th. But the way I see it is, the longer they take we will still benefit. Most couples married over 2 years may either have their interview waived or still have to attend the interview but end up receiving a 10 year Green-Card and they don't have to do that additional filing to lift restrictions another 2 years later after the green card expires. If we get that pesky interview waived or if we can 10 year green card,  due to having to wait past Feb 2022 or even April 2022 then I'm ok with it. I understand this doesn't work for everyone's circumstance though.

@EVERYONE ELSE: What supporting documentation did you provide for the I-765 Renewal? Do you think pay-stubs from the applicant's job will help as well as a copy of the offer letter is necessary?

@morry & ren

@Bluewaters

@lcandcl

Thank you all so much for sharing a detailed account of the interview I have screnshotted it remember whenever that faithful day comes for my husband and I.

@igoyougoduke I am planning on filing for the renewal on Jan 4th vis UPS or FedEx. Our expiration date is July 2nd.

@Gigi2017 I am in Somerton/ San Luis, AZ area. We have a different field office though. My field office would be Imperial, CA instead of Phoenix, AZ. Historically I believe Phoenix was processing them quickly at first, not sure about now. As for my husband and I, we filed Feb 11th 2020. Since April 16th we have had the "waiting to be scheduled for interview status" and still have not been scheduled. I think many more February filers are still waiting.

Anybody else waiting to be scheduled for an interview? Anybody in particular waiting from a California Field Office???

Mines would be Imperial, CA (I assume since it's the nearest one to me, 55 minute drive away from my home).

On 11/10/2020 at 2:12 PM, MeowQwak172 said:

Hello everyone,

 

I've been a silent follower of this thread and just registered to share my timeline and experience

 

Initial FO: Detroit, MI

02/02/20 - AOS package sent (I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131/I-864/I-693)

02/06/20 - Package received

02/12/20 - Credit Card charged

02/22/20 - Received Biometric Appointment notice in Mail

03/07/20 - Biometric Appointment

03/07/20 - Fingerprint applied

03/30/20 - We are ready to schedule your interview

07/25/20 - Filed AR-11 change of address 

07/28/20 - "We cancelled the scheduled interview for your I-485" (I believed it's triggered by change of address)

07/28/20 - Your request to change your address was assigned to an officer for response

07/28/20 - Your request to change address was completed 

--------FO changed to Denver, CO--------

08/12/20 - I called USCIS to confirm the address change (no change of address letter ever received). I also asked tier 1 where my case is located (Answered: NBC), that's why I believed my case was never scheduled for interview

08/26/20 - We are ready to schedule your interview

10/05/20 - We scheduled an interview for you I-485 (I received the notification from myuscis, egov didn't update until 10/14)

10/09/20 - Received interview notice in mail

11/09/20 - Interview (Interview was around 45min. General questions about background and relationship but in A LOT OF detail. The officer didn't mention anything about decision but mentioned about removal of condition)

11/09/20 - 2hr after interview: we ordered your new card (I-130 changed to interview completed by still need review)

11/10/20 - Your case is approved (both I-130 and I-485)

 

I was really nervous and searched a lot on VJ when I received the "we cancelled your interview" after my address change, so I hope this would provide a bit information to people like me

I'm nervously waiting for my GC to come in mail now. Looking forward to this free-of-uscis time before filing I751.

Hope everyone get interview and GC sooooon!! 

I'm so pressed and can't wait! Congrats to you thanks for sharing your timeline!

On 11/12/2020 at 1:48 PM, Amaterasu said:

GC arrived today! One week from the interview. Much quicker than the EAD.

 

Best of luck to everyone, no immigration worries for the next 1.75 years

Congrats! I'm very happy to see stories like this in the thread! We have been on the "Waiting to be scheduled" status since April. I'm thinking we might have to file to extend his EAD if nothing changes by January. Anyways best of luck to you, at least this gives me hope, though our field offices are different.

On 10/21/2020 at 1:52 AM, B3M said:

Not really, I did reach to my Congresswoman and she is willing to help! We'll see

How did things go? Just checking on you.

On 10/21/2020 at 1:22 PM, fabianafcm said:

Hello everyone! Quick question to you all; Today I went to the RMV in Boston to get my ID. I asked what was the process to apply for a learner's permit and the office told me I could not apply with the EAD. He said and I quote "USCIS believes you have the right to work but not to drive. Driving is a privilege" ?!!?!?!?!?!?! He said since the EAD card expires in less than a year (if you notice, your ead card expires one day before completing 1 year), I cannot apply for a learner's. Can anyone share their experience with me please? This sounds absurd. 

Sounds this sounds untrue but then again every state has a different set of guidelines. In the state of Arizona where I live on their DMV website it allows immigrants with a visa to apply for a driver's license even without an EAD. They would use the expiration date on the visa or the EAD as the expedition date for the license.

On 10/8/2020 at 7:57 AM, B3M said:

Thanks for your reply, I was slightly confused when I wrote that post.

The receipt they give you there is just the allowed one to submit an inquiry about outside normal processing times and I thought it meant something else. 

Anyway getting ready to wait and wait more time..

It's very upsetting seeing so many people that filled in June or July already got their EAD and we are lost in the system 😕

So sorry this is incredibly disheartening! Any updates so far?

On 10/5/2020 at 11:01 AM, B3M said:

Hey guys I've been noticing this pattern in USCIS processing times, for EAD 765 in National benefit Center.
 

 

Yesterday I've seen the Receipt date for a case inquiry as 19 February.

Today I checked and it's in 21 February.

 

So my point is, I think they are actually approving the February EADs based on postmark date, and It increases everyday as long as they keep going further.

Can anyone confirm this for me? has anyone filed before 20 and didn't get their EAD approved yet?

 

It would be great to have a way to tell EAD progress thru this!

Have a great day all! 

I filed BEFORE the 20th on the 11th, my husband got his EAD August 14th I believe.

On 9/22/2020 at 8:06 PM, Cornflake said:

Anyone from Los Angeles? Just wondering how long is the wait time.

Same here... I'm in Arizona but does anyone have Imperial County, CA or Imperial, CA as their Field Office?

I've been gone from this thread for a about 4.5 weeks. The last time I was here people were waiting for Biometrics to be rescheduled. It looks like a lot of people got their reschedule dates and are awaiting EAD updates. How many of you all were scheduled for interviews already?

3 hours ago, NKDL said:

Case status for i485 just got updated to interview has been scheduled. Hoping its not for like a month or so...i need time to finish gathering all our stuff. Happy Monday though...progress is progress

That's wonderful news!! Congrats!

@James120383 thanks so much I'll check later on this week! 

27 minutes ago, Amaterasu said:

This is the same thing I was told after speaking to a tier 2 last week. Seems to be the only option we have at the moment.

There's a class action lawsuit against USCIS currently undergoing, the hearing is tomorrow.
 

 

@Amaterasu I think its awesome I'm glad some action is being taken to bring them on their toes! I would still be reluctant to sign for privacy reasons but I hope something changes and processing increases with the hearing and the delayed furloughs.

@PimT Congrats!! Did you receive a notice in the mail or did your status change online? Is the date this August or farther?

@sherif-fouad Congrats!! Thanks for letting us know. It seems to vary

 Some people are getting it 3days-2weeks after the EAD, some before the EAD, and some are still waiting for it after receiving the EAD. 

@mat2291 "...time I see an ignorant comment from someone on the interent to “come to my country the legal way,” I want to tell them that even the legal way isn’t any better. But that’s another debate for another day. " - I WHOLEHEARTEDLY AGREE!