April Khin

On 8/6/2020 at 12:50 AM, retheem said:

Weuh..this could end in premium tears

 Tears of joy actually in the end

I managed to get the advance parole just one day before my departure, worked abroad for 11 months, came back for the interview and finally got the green card. I even had to reschedule the interview for two times. And it all worked! Here's the timeline for your info...

A quick update. I got my AP approved 4 days before my travel date, ie. 10 Sep. Thanks very much for your advice/positive responses 

A quick update. I got my AP approved 4 days before my travel date, ie. 10 Sep. Thanks very much for your advice/positive responses 

My request for expedited processing was approved on 17 Sep and the case status on 18 says On September 18, 2020, we produced your Advance Parole Document for your Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, Receipt Number MSC209

17 hours ago, waiver is coming said:

I requested to expedite on Friday and my status is "expedite request has been received." How can I find out which number I should fax the supporting documents?

it took 5 days for uscis to send you an email to request for further information. They sent an email in which the fax number and reference number was mentioned. 

22 hours ago, rpppp said:

any update?

 

I just sent out the supporting documents by fax today.

20 hours ago, rpppp said:

hi @April Khin  

 

did you got any update on your expidite request?

 

yes, they just updated the status on uscis page this morning that My case is under review and I will be contacted for any additional information. Any progress on your case?

3 minutes ago, rpppp said:

i made it on 08/23/2020 . did you got this 3 msgs on your online portal?

 

No I got messages or update whatsoever on the uscis website. I submitted the request just two days ago. So I guess it's gonna take a while for them to confirm. 

28 minutes ago, rpppp said:

hi , i am in the same boat

please keep posting update 

Sure, let's do that. 

When did you make the expedite request ?

13 hours ago, Kuhristy said:

 You can call to check the status, it took us about a week to receive a acknowledgment email about the request and another week to be approved and then another week to be contacted to schedule the interview, took about 1 month to get my husband his visa 

thank you very much. 

Will try to call them again sometime next week. 

Good luck with your case!

On 3/4/2020 at 2:21 PM, Kuhristy said:

Thank you still very helpful! I submitted my expedite request on 2/28/2020 and currently waiting to hear back

Hello, 

Thanks. Very helpful. 

I just made my expedite request for I-131 yesterday 03 Sep and I got a tracking number from the officer I talked to (T1Bxxxxxxx MSC). Not even sure how soon can they approve the expedite request. My online status on uscis website is not updated yet as of today 04 Sep. Do I need to do a follow up call to USCIS ?

2 hours ago, SJ2020 said:

Yes, I had my biometrics taken on Monday and yesterday (Wednesday) I got a notification “Card is Mailed to Me” so I’m excited. Hopefully yours gets processed fast too! 

Congrats! Very happy for you.

I hope so too.  I think I'll just have to keep trying. 

Many thanks for your help.

On 8/4/2020 at 4:00 PM, SJ2020 said:

Hi, you can call them and request an expedite processing but they will most likely need your biometrics first. You can also contact your congressman for help. I see you are in Costa Mesa, CA like me and I worked with Harley Rouda’s office (there is even a federal agency help form on his website) and they helped me get it approved but still waiting on biometrics for the card to be produced. I hope this helps! 
 

https://rouda.house.gov/services/help-federal-agency

Thanks very much. Very helpful. Will reach out to Harley Rouda's office. 

Early last week, my case status on USCIS website was updated to 'READY to schedule an interview'. Not sure what that means. According to some sources, it usually takes months for them to get an interview date scheduled. 

Any good news about your AP approval?

15 hours ago, USA-GermanyLove said:

I filed my I-131 together with I-485 and I-765 in March, my NOA1 was on April 14th. When did you file? 

I did ask, but she wouldn´t let me do it. She said I would just have to come back.

 

 I filed I-485 and I 131 in early April. I got two NoAs both dated Apr 16. But received only one NoA for biometrics. Biometrics done on 10 Aug. On 13 Aug, online status was updated to 'ready to schedule an interview' . No news since. I guess it's gonna take several months for them to actually schedule an interview. 

On 8/11/2020 at 8:03 AM, USA-GermanyLove said:

Hey guys! I have my biometrics appointment on Friday, the 14th of August, in the Washington DC office. On the invitation letter, it only said biometrics are for I-485 and I-765, but not for I-131. I know that EAD and AP come in a combocard, but recently I´ve seen people post in Facebook AOS groups that they had to go do Biometrics twice. Is this actually a thing? In my mind, it makes absolutely no sense. 

Also, I plan on taking a trip inside the US soon. If my second biometrics appointment is while I´m gone, and I reschedule it, how long will the rescheduling take? 

Thank you guys!

I got my biometrics done last week for AoS. The invitation letter didn't specifically say it's ONLY for I-485. Never got a separate appointment letter for my I-131 and it's been nearly 5 months. All my bio data is already in the system. So I just assume, they will use it for I-131 too. 

What is your filing date for I-131?

13 minutes ago, James120383 said:

correct

Thanks. Sounds great! I didn't know it was even possible. Was it because they reused your old biometrics data?  How did you manage to get it approved fairly quickly?

6 hours ago, James120383 said:

Read this https://www.uscis.gov/forms/forms-information/how-to-make-an-expedite-request

thanks!

So, you got the EAD/AP approved without biometrics ?

5 hours ago, SJ2020 said:

Hi, you can call them and request an expedite processing but they will most likely need your biometrics first. You can also contact your congressman for help. I see you are in Costa Mesa, CA like me and I worked with Harley Rouda’s office (there is even a federal agency help form on his website) and they helped me get it approved but still waiting on biometrics for the card to be produced. I hope this helps! 
 

https://rouda.house.gov/services/help-federal-agency

Thanks. OI tried to call USCIS customer service centre and never had a chance to talk to an officer. It's always the machine answering and they do not seem to have an option for expedite request. May be because I still haven't done the biometrics ?

Could I ask how long did it take with expedited process?

6 hours ago, Letspaintcookies said:

Every EAD is processed at the NBC. It's not fair for them to have that reputation since every case is processed there and for that they're doing quite ok 😉

It's probably not going to happen that you have your card in hand by the date you want it too even with an expedite. An attorney can't do anything at this point. If one tells you different don't believe them.

You can simply call the helpline and ask for an expedite. If they find you have a good enough reason you'll get an email telling you to fax them evidence for your claim and they'll make a decision upon that. Even with an expedite they have 30 days to make a decision and after that the card needs to be produced and shipped to you ( this part is taking quite some time recently).

 

 

Thanks! Just to clarify, I do not work here in the US nor apply for EAD. I have a job overseas and I am currently on unpaid leave. The idea was to apply for the adjustment of status, get the AP and go back to my current job while waiting for the green card approval. I need to come back to US for the interview and other things as necessary. Once approved, I plan to live here permanently.

On expedite request, I tried to call USCIS customer service centre and never had a chance to talk to an officer. It's always the machine answering and they do not seem to have an option for expedite request. May be because I still haven't done the biometrics ?

 Hello, 

I submitted my advance parole application together with I-485 adjustment of status application in early April. NOA dated April 16 was received. Biometric appointment scheduled on August 10. I will have to make an international travel latest by 15 Sep for some work commitments. I am hoping that my I131 application is approved in time.

Does anyone have any luck getting advance parole approved in 4.5 months time?  My processing center is MSC-National Benefit Centre that has a reputation of taking a long processing time.

How can request USCIS to expedite my I-131 application? Or is it worth hiring an immigration attorney who can help me with this?

Thanks!