Ieeeeeees

You should be able to add your spouse to your insurance, even if they don't have a SSN, as it's a qualifying lifetime event. I've heard some insurance companies are difficult about it though

Congrats! 🎉

Just got my SS card in the mail even though the SSA told me I wasn't in their system. Weird, but problem solved lol

Just got my SS card in the mail even though the SSA told me I wasn't in their system. Weird, but problem solved lol

@ss.hendrix Congrats!!
 
So I called my local SS office to ask if my SS card was already on the way but apparently the USCIS never put in a request for them to produce one as my name wasn't in their system so I had to make an appointment and get the card myself? I did definitely check the box on the I-765 form. Anyone else having problems with this?

Just got my SS card in the mail even though the SSA told me I wasn't in their system. Weird, but problem solved lol

Just got my SS card in the mail even though the SSA told me I wasn't in their system. Weird, but problem solved lol

@ss.hendrix Congrats!!
 
So I called my local SS office to ask if my SS card was already on the way but apparently the USCIS never put in a request for them to produce one as my name wasn't in their system so I had to make an appointment and get the card myself? I did definitely check the box on the I-765 form. Anyone else having problems with this?

Not at all. The combo card is what matters. If you have to renew it then you'll send a copy of the card and a photocopy of the I-485 receipt notice.

@Toby_HB It was a tier 2, was automatically directed to them, maybe because I called at 8:00 AM exactly. Mainly just told them I really need to work and asked why it was taking so long. I hadn't slept and was extremely grumpy 😂

Woke up to a miracle today! Curious if it had anything to do with me calling the USCIS yesterday to complain 😂

Woke up to a miracle today! Curious if it had anything to do with me calling the USCIS yesterday to complain 😂

@Toby_HB It was a tier 2, was automatically directed to them, maybe because I called at 8:00 AM exactly. Mainly just told them I really need to work and asked why it was taking so long. I hadn't slept and was extremely grumpy 😂

Woke up to a miracle today! Curious if it had anything to do with me calling the USCIS yesterday to complain 😂

Woke up to a miracle today! Curious if it had anything to do with me calling the USCIS yesterday to complain 😂

I'm gonna guess they don't have time for inquiries. I was supposed to get a response on Feb 9th and I haven't heard anything... Fingers crossed I'm wrong

Hey guys! It's been a while. 
 
I finally got the letter yesterday that my biometrics (code 3) appointment has been scheduled! 😁
 
I'm glad to see so many people on here have been seeing movement with their cases too! Hopefully all of us July filers will have our EADs in hand soon! 

Got it! Then yes, you probably will get another bio appointment. They need all 10 fingerprints for the AOS, but code 2 works for EAD/AP purposes. 

Congrats @Celebi!!!

I would try in the courts. Don't get me wrong, our system is somewhat broken now but let's just think about this shall we everyone?
 
1. How much did you pay for your VISA?
2. How much did you pay for your medical or other documentation (police records, etc.)
3. How much did you pay for your adjustment of status application, fingerprinting, etc.?
4. How much did you pay for your EAD/AP cards (if not free in the AOS status)?
5. How much did you have to pay to release conditions?
 
Then there is this...
 
1. As a family based sponsor, I had to complete paperwork stating I will support the petitioner almost indefinitely.
2. I have to provide health insurance or she becomes a public charge.
3. I had to meet income levels to be able to sponsor.
4. There was a requirement that I maintain my income to be able to support the petitioner EVEN during Covid.
 
Then there is this...
 
1. Since 2019 I'M STILL WAITING FOR OUR GREEN CARD APPLICATION TO BE APPROVED. No interview, nothing other than EAD/AP renewals.
 
So, to state that I'd be okay with someone who ran across the border or got here through other means being fast tracked? Like H*&^ I'd be okay with that. If they meet the same requirements as I had to, and wait at the back of the line then so be it. If not, refund me all my money or face a request for an injunction and forfeiture of all forms, fees, and claims to either myself or my wife. Fair is fair, and thousands upon thousands of dollars in fees is not fair for some to bear, especially if we get moved to the back of the line.
 
Now the good that could come from this...
 
1. Maybe they remove the backlog and just go back to approving family based applications on the merit of the application (no interview).
2. Hopefully they'll get rid of that stupid I944 for all new applicants.
3. Hopefully they'll rid us all of that dreaded I-864 form which no matter who says what is akin to indentured servitude to the government.
 
To those of you still waiting, I wish you the best and hopefully we'll all get the cards! To those that have already received them, congrats and get your Citizenship as soon as you can!
 

You do realize that this will encourage illegal immigration right? He cares nothing about Legal Immigrants. Also I don't know why you think all Republicans are racists when the reality is far from that. 

USCIS just updated their processing times for i-765 (EAD) at NBC:
 

 
Seems like anything under 11.5 months (!) is considered normal processing time. This is crazy 😑

Received our EAD and AP combo card in the mail today. Altogether, it took 213 days from filing to receiving (we did not expedite) which is bonkers to think about as I know in the past applicants received it within 1 to 2 months of filing, but I suppose it makes sense considering all that's happened in the US the past year.

Now waiting on the SSN and AOS interview. 

Hoping things go smoothly for everyone else as well. 
 

I totally feel ya. We'll get there! 

You are not alone on that!!!! As much as we try to remind ourselves that at least we are finally in the same country and we are safe and healthy and all these blessing that at least we are at this stage and so much closer than when we were at the K1 stage especially with how bad it is for them now with COVID, we feel very lucky.  But at the same time it's really really hard seeing so many people get their combo cards and then also financially not knowing how many more weeks we can afford with the little savings we have left.  And not seeing any status change.  We are hating the waiting.  Used to it, but also not used to it at all!!! I think I check the mailbox and online three times some days and I know that won't make it come any quicker.  I know the mailman only comes once around the same time everyday.  But I don't know what else to do sometimes.....and I just realized I haven't checked today... so brb 😂😂