waiver is coming

May 22nd I took my oath and became officially a U.S. citizen. 
 
what a journey it has been and I wouldn’t be able to do it without this community. I wish I can tag everyone personally who has helped me in some way but I just want to express my appreciation to everyone and if you’re still in the process. Please hang in there. Your efforts and patience will soon be rewarded! 

I finally took my oath last Friday and am done with my immigration journey now. I applied on Sept 10, had my interview on Dec 27, and took my oath on Jan 12. I started this journey back in December of 2019 when I applied for my J1 waiver. Such difficult days… wish you all good luck soon to be US citizens…

I finally took my oath last Friday and am done with my immigration journey now. I applied on Sept 10, had my interview on Dec 27, and took my oath on Jan 12. I started this journey back in December of 2019 when I applied for my J1 waiver. Such difficult days… wish you all good luck soon to be US citizens…

good luck!

Hello,
 
I just wanted to share my timeline in case it helps someone.
 
Sent the AOS application packet - 6/15/2020
NOAs received - 6/26/2020
Biometrics appointment - 8/28/2020
Expedite request for EAD/AP - 9/14/2020
Email asking for proof of severe financial loss - 9/18/2020
Faxed my job offer letter + a proclamation signed by the President (related to my research) - 9/24/2020
Expedite request approved - 9/25/2020
EAD card mailed - 10/1/2020
EAD card received - 10/3/2020
Case is ready to be scheduled an interview - 10/19/2020
Interview is scheduled on 11/24/2020
New card is being produced - 11/24/2020
 
As for the EAD expedite request, I just put in a request over Emma based on severe financial loss. Most people with a pending job offer are approved for expedition of their EAD based on my experience. I hope this was helpful for some of you guys.
 

Hello,
 
I just wanted to share my timeline in case it helps someone.
 
Sent the AOS application packet - 6/15/2020
NOAs received - 6/26/2020
Biometrics appointment - 8/28/2020
Expedite request for EAD/AP - 9/14/2020
Email asking for proof of severe financial loss - 9/18/2020
Faxed my job offer letter + a proclamation signed by the President (related to my research) - 9/24/2020
Expedite request approved - 9/25/2020
EAD card mailed - 10/1/2020
EAD card received - 10/3/2020
Case is ready to be scheduled an interview - 10/19/2020
Interview is scheduled on 11/24/2020
New card is being produced - 11/24/2020
 
As for the EAD expedite request, I just put in a request over Emma based on severe financial loss. Most people with a pending job offer are approved for expedition of their EAD based on my experience. I hope this was helpful for some of you guys.
 

Hello,
 
I just wanted to share my timeline in case it helps someone.
 
Sent the AOS application packet - 6/15/2020
NOAs received - 6/26/2020
Biometrics appointment - 8/28/2020
Expedite request for EAD/AP - 9/14/2020
Email asking for proof of severe financial loss - 9/18/2020
Faxed my job offer letter + a proclamation signed by the President (related to my research) - 9/24/2020
Expedite request approved - 9/25/2020
EAD card mailed - 10/1/2020
EAD card received - 10/3/2020
Case is ready to be scheduled an interview - 10/19/2020
Interview is scheduled on 11/24/2020
New card is being produced - 11/24/2020
 
As for the EAD expedite request, I just put in a request over Emma based on severe financial loss. Most people with a pending job offer are approved for expedition of their EAD based on my experience. I hope this was helpful for some of you guys.
 

I already had my SSN so did not apply for it.

Hello,
 
I just wanted to share my timeline in case it helps someone.
 
Sent the AOS application packet - 6/15/2020
NOAs received - 6/26/2020
Biometrics appointment - 8/28/2020
Expedite request for EAD/AP - 9/14/2020
Email asking for proof of severe financial loss - 9/18/2020
Faxed my job offer letter + a proclamation signed by the President (related to my research) - 9/24/2020
Expedite request approved - 9/25/2020
EAD card mailed - 10/1/2020
EAD card received - 10/3/2020
Case is ready to be scheduled an interview - 10/19/2020
Interview is scheduled on 11/24/2020
New card is being produced - 11/24/2020
 
As for the EAD expedite request, I just put in a request over Emma based on severe financial loss. Most people with a pending job offer are approved for expedition of their EAD based on my experience. I hope this was helpful for some of you guys.
 

Another June filer here. PD-> June 17, biometrics --> Aug 28. I received my combo card on Oct 6 (expedited) and now I am scheduled for my interview on Nov 24. My ASC is Cleveland, OH.

Great for you if it took 3 and half month to get the biometric appointment. Hopefully someone else can answer my question.

USCIS just approved my application too! I did not make any notes to state I would get into a difficult situation if I couldn't get the job, but instead I focused on the financial losses I would face. I hope we receive the actual cards sometime soon.

the approval of my EAD and 2 days later, my AP was approved, too. Now, since a few days, the status is "Card mailed to you"  So "just" wait, it's coming!

ASC Appointment Date:  8/28
ASC Appointment Location: Cleveland, OH
ASC appointment for : I 485 & I 765
 
I sent my AOS documents on June 15th and received my biometrics appointment letter in the mail yesterday. The case status still shows "Case was received" on the USCIS website.
 
Do you know anyone who did an early walk-in and successfully had their biometrics done? I know that it was possible pre-COVID, but now I am afraid they will want to limit the number of people at the ASC.

How pathetic when the level of political discourse is reduced to schoolyard epithets and populist scare mongering rather than a reasoned debate of actual positions taken by people.  This is why we should be keeping politics out of these forums.
 
 

i think people are either missing the point, lost, or deliberately disingenuous. Of course there are people on here who are anti most types of immigration so it is no surprise😆 🤣😆The point is that Trump is cutting immigration drastically regardless of whichever program he is touching, ultimately it affects ALL immigration processes and almost none in a positive way. He says he is for merit based immigration, well H1 programs are heavily affected. Processing times for virtually all types of petitions and visas are negatively impacted.
 
So those who are saying the media is exaggerating are the ones who don't know what they are talking about. There is virtually no immigration process which has not been adversely affected under Trump, none. The media loves to cry wolf, but guess what there really is a wolf in the immigration world!

It seems as if it's not changing online currently, people are getting notifications through snail mail. Will let you know when mine updates post-appointment (if it does).

Correct me if I am wrong, but it also depends on what USCIS office is taking care of your case. One of my friends received his GC 6 months after sending his documents and never received an EAD before that.

No reason to listen to random people when you can easily search for the answer on USCIS website. 
 
https://www.uscis.gov/news/alerts/uscis-policy-manual-update

It's valid for 2 years nowadays.