xin.penguin

Hi all Feb 2020 AOS filers, it's been a while since I logged in last time. I am still waiting for interview

I just received my 2nd EAD in the mail, so I thought it might worth it to share my timeline of EAD renewal (I didn't renew AP because I don't think I will leave the country this year)

12/05/2020 - Mailed the EAD renewal package

12/27/2020 - Received NOA in mail (Priority Date is 12/14/2020)

03/01/2021 - Card is being produced

03/03/2021 - Card was produced

03/04/2021 - Card was picked up by the USPS

03/06/2021- Card in hand

My old EAD will expire in 04/01/2021 and my new EAD is valid from 04/02/2021 to 04/01/2022. So I am very glad that I got the new EAD just in time.

Below is the cover letter I used for the EAD renewal (comprising of what I submit):

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To USCIS
Attn: FBAS
131 South Dearborn - 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-5517
Date: 12/05/2020

RE: Renewal Application Employment Authorization Document: I-485 Pending (Adjustment of Status)
Applicant: XXXXXX (Category: C09)
A-Number: XXX-XXX-XXX

To whom it may concern,

My Adjustment of Status application (I-485, Receipt Number: MSCXXXXXXXXXX), filed on Feb. 6th, 2020, is pending. I am enclosing the following documents in support of my renewal application for EAD:

1.    I-765 Application for Employment Authorization
2.    Copy of I-797C, Notice of Action, receipt notice of pending I-485
3.    Copy of I-797, Notice of Action, approval notice of current I-766
4.    Copy of current EAD (Front)
5.    Copy of current EAD (Back)
6.    The tear-off portion of the EAD approval notice
7.    Two passport-size photos of XXXXXX
8.    Copy of XXXXXX’s Passport 
9.    Copy of XXXXXX’s most recent I-94
10.    Form G-1145 (eNotification)

Thank you for your consideration of the above application. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding this application.

XXX
 

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1 hour ago, igoyougoduke said:

interesting. materials ? like your application and documents your sent for AOS ?

Yes. They scanned all the materials I submit (except the form) and uploaded them to the account. 

31 minutes ago, Matisco diakite said:

Hello we have the same timeline and I am about to send my EAD renewal this week 

I was wondering which documents and form should I send please ?

thank you 

Below is my cover letter with the list of things I sent out. Hope it helps.

4 hours ago, igoyougoduke said:

Interesting about the USCIS online account. what website is the online account created ?

my.uscis.gov

Because the letter includes an online access code and when you enter the code, you will see all the materials you submit. I think this is really good. 

It's been a while since I logged in last time. Wanna share my current update:

I filed the AOS in Feb 2020.

My 485 status is still at Case is Ready to be Scheduled for An Interview. 

And because my EAD will expire this April, I sent out the EAD renewal stuff mid December. Yesterday I received three mails from USCIS:

1. One letter saying the I-765 case was received on Dec. 14th, 2020. Receipt number starts with IOE. 

2. One letter saying they will reuse my previously captured fingerprints and other biometrics for the I-765 

3. One letter saying they have created a USCIS Online Account and attached an Online Access Code. 

Hopefully I will get the new EAD soon.

22 minutes ago, US&TN said:

Just checked my status both of my I-765 and I-131 changed to case was approved today . I guess I will be getting a combo card 😊😊

Congrats!!

6 minutes ago, NYUer said:

Hi folks, I requested my ead to be expedited and I tried to fax the required documents but for some reason, they were always rejected. I assume that phone line was either busy or not working. Do you guys know if I can mail/email the documents instead of faxing them?

Faxing is the most common way. But I've seen people mailing the evidence and it seems to work as well. You can also try that. But the best move may be just to try to fax it again and again until it gets accepted. 

40 minutes ago, US&TN said:

Did ur I-131 case updated to case was approved?? Bc mine didn't change yet

My I-131 status did change to "case was approved" after the EAD expedite was approved. Maybe give it an extra few days? If you filed 131 and 765 together, you should be able to get a combo card. Otherwise since the AP is just an extra line of words on the EAD card.

1 hour ago, US&TN said:

Hi , I have a question when u expedite the EAD do u get it as a combo card . Bc I still don't see any updates on my I-131 yet still showing fingerprint was taken!

Yes. You will get a combo card. That's what mine is. 

40 minutes ago, US&TN said:

OMG !!!! I CAN'T BELIEVE IT 😳😳 I just checked my status and it say that they ordered new card for me !! And looking at my case history I noticed that they just open my case to work on it today even I mailed the evidence on March 18th !! How long to does it take to get the card mailed to me ?? 

Congrats!!! You will receive your card in a week.

1 hour ago, US&TN said:

Hi everyone,  I just got this update today . What's that mean ?? Bc on the description they said we will mail u a notice of action with our final ! Does that mean that my EAD wasn't approved yet and they still may deny me ?? I am really confused can anyone help me please 

I can't speak for everyone. But for me, my case status changed to "New Card is being Produced" the same day after the "Expedite Request Approved". 

4 hours ago, nerdcouple said:

Today, 11 days after having called USCIS to request the expedite, I finally had 2 letters in the mail. The 2 letters are 100% identical. One email on the day after my call would have made me happier haha. Going to fax the job offer letter tomorrow. 

Great news! It’s so odd that most people including me receive email but you get the mail lol

25 minutes ago, Wayne386 said:

It was just the EAD even though I filed for both but doesnt matter anyways. not like we can go anywhere lol.

 

That's what I realized too that's why I am just going to see what next week brings and then I go from there.

The EAD card I received says "serves as I-512 advance parole". So mine is a combo card.

Yea your  SSN should arrive next week. 

1 hour ago, Wayne386 said:

Hey quick question yall. Do you call USCIS if your local SSA office says no number was issued yet?

From what I've seen in the forum lately, USCIS sent out both EAD and SSN. I saw some people saying they received SSN after one week of receiving EAD. 

38 minutes ago, fs2439 said:

Thank you, but I believe you did do biometrics?

Yes. I did the biometrics one week before the field offices closed. Normally you need to complete the biometrics before making the expedite request. But given the COVID-19 situation, I am not sure whether it's still true.  

14 hours ago, Moya2020 said:

Oh thanks a lot.. what I understand is that to expedite the EAD you would have to have strong evidence.. like work offer ect right? Can you tell me more please if you can 

 

Thank you 

Yes. I had a job offer and used it to make an expedite request.

1 hour ago, Wayne386 said:

@xin.penguin Did you get your SSN as yet?

I already have SSN so I didn't apply for a new one.

1 hour ago, Moya2020 said:

Di anyone that file in February get EAD approve without sending a Request?

I filed in Feb (PD: Feb 6th) and I got the EAD yesterday. But I did the expedite request. There is no way you can get EAD without expediting it because as for today the receipt date for I-765 is Sep 08, 2019. 

3 minutes ago, waitinggame101 said:

I see. I have not received any email/letter asking for evidence... its been 5 days. I've ready people calling USCIS and asking to speak to Tier 2 people about this. How can I do that as I seem to get is the one person that picks up the phone and just read the same statmenet and did not know what "case" meant. 

You can just call the number and tell the customer service rep that you haven't received the email asking for evidence for five days. And you want to get transferred to a tier 2 offer to ask whether there's anything wrong with it. That's how I did it in the past.

Have you received the email asking you to fax proof? The completed status (the three messages) is just general update letting you know that USCIS has opened an expedite request. You need to fax the proof of evidence to them and then they can actually start to review your case to decide whether to approve or deny your expedite request.

14 minutes ago, GSKhanuja said:

Ok...I haven’t got any update since morning just that they approved my request and that’s it. How much time they take usually to send the card for production and is there any chance they can delay the green card any further?

I think generally you will receive your EAD in one week after the expedite request being approved. Regarding the delay of green card, then I have no idea what's gonna happen.

2 hours ago, GSKhanuja said:

when did u get an update that your card is being produced after they approved your expedite request?

The same day. I got the expedite request approved update in the morning and then new card is being produced update in the afternoon.

29 minutes ago, GSKhanuja said:

I received the approval today, so how much more time until they send me my card is being produced?

Congrats!! I got the approved update on April 2nd and got the card today. So 6 days total for me. 

Update: I have just received the EAD (by expediting it) and yesterday my I-485 case status has changed to "Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview". 

4 hours ago, nerdcouple said:

I called again today since I haven't received an email yet. The rep told me that a letter was sent to me 2 days ago. She could even read the content of the letter (send job offer, reference number, fax number to send it to etc.) which made me think that it is credible haha.

Ohh I see. Some people receive email whereas some receive letter that arrives in the mail box