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On 5/14/2021 at 12:12 PM, FantasicJourney said:

Its good to get some acknowledgment that they are looking at your file. Really appreciate the update and hopefully its a quick fix. We checked and still have nothing but we are more hopeful that we will soon get some correspondents. Even an RFE would be acceptable at this time because it will give us a path forward.  Please continue to keep us posted as we will do the same.

Thank you, 

It turns out they did not accept the birth certificate I sent. They want it from the consulate even though DHS's visa reciprocity has a few options available for where I am from. It is a relief that this is a quick fix and I guess there's no need to worry about the pictures anymore. 2 worked just fine luckily. 

8 hours ago, K1visaHopeful said:

The main reason to get an RFE for I485 (provided you did actually get one and you aren't asking hypothetically because your case is taking a "long" time) is for insufficient documents for your I864 or filling out the I864 incorrectly.

You shouldn't be in here guessing though.

You should wait for the RFE if you actually got a notification for one (which is not clear in your hypothetical post).

8 hours ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

There are many reasons for getting an RFE.  You will know the specific reason when you get the letter from USCIS.

 

Are you asking because you actually received a notice from USCIS that they will send you an RFE letter, or because you don't see any updates on your case?  If it is the latter, AOS has been taking over a year on average.  EAD/AP has been taking 6-12 months.

Read the post carefully before somehow deducting that I am asking this hypothetically. It says RFE is sent on I-485 status. I was just asking for an insight here. Thanks for the attitude. 

Hi,

Does anyone know why someone would get RFE for form I-485? I see no updates on EAD or travel documents but I-485. I had K1 married a USC. I am confused because for the longest that status was 'Biometrics Fee Received'. It can't be a signature or leaving some boxes empty as I wrote N/A with a pen after printing them out.. Any insight is greatly appreciated! 

On 5/11/2021 at 5:42 AM, FantasicJourney said:

Okay, that is why I've not even attempted to talk to any reps. It usually creates more frustration for me and wastes my time. I'm hopeful that we will soon get some response from USCIS not that its been 90 days since they've received our packages. Thank you, 

So I have an update. I just checked the status of my I485 and it says RFE is sent today. I see no updates on the work permit and the travel document tho.. IDK what I missed to be honest..

13 minutes ago, FantasicJourney said:

Did you ask about the USCIS rep about photos? Appreciate you response and hope we get some news soon. My wife already has a job offer but cannot accept it because of this delay. 

I forgot about the pics. I mentioned there are companies interested in my qualifications, but that did not seem to qualify for biometrics situation. I chatted with one through Emma and that person sent me a list of reasons that would qualify for expedited biometrics appointment. They were like DACA, and nothing related to a job offer.. that was upsetting..

6 hours ago, FantasicJourney said:

Any news on your side regarding adjusted status or RFE?? We haven't heard anything other than that the received our package. 

No news for us either yet... We only received the NOA1s and that's it. Waiting on the biometrics appointment letter.. I asked a USCIS rep if they could just use the previously submitted biometrics but they basically said no. 

I don't have a Priority Date on my 797s. Is this a cause for concern?

On 3/24/2021 at 12:19 PM, obobaddest said:

ach USCIS representative via chat itself. Go to their website USCIS.gov (https://uscis.gov/) and try to start with virtual assistant Emma first and say "did not receive receipt notice". It will throw few comments. Then say "chat with a representative". Then click on "case status". it will ask for a receipt number . clic

Just wanted to add my timeline here too. 

K1, married to USC. Filed AOS with EAD and AP. 

AOS status: Fingerprint fee received on 3/16

EAD& AP status: Case was received 2/11

How can I create an account to see if they sent biometrics appointment to me by any chance? I read somewhere that you could see that instead of missing your appointment due to mail delays.. Thanks! 

I just wish they would use the biometrics I already gave them many times at consulates .. Life would be easier on many of us and them too!!

1 hour ago, Woodpecker07 said:

EAD/AP approved yesterday. My interview is in 11 days... Hahaha...

Congrats to you! 

On 4/15/2021 at 10:26 AM, SJordanS said:

Yes, basically I did a search right here on VJ on how to expedite. There was a poster who posted his success story and I basically took the same draft of his request letter and made it my own. Of course I included the job proposal letter (very important of course) and explained with everything going on in the world, we are fortunate to even have a job offer especially with no certainty on what this year brings. Also in him being able to get EAD, it will also enable him to get his drivers license here in CA. He can start working Uber in the evenings after work. Lots of opportunity. He will then be a taxpayer as the rest of us are. When we made the request over the phone we had to wait for the email which told us exactly what to fax in. We faxed it and it only took 5 days. I believe that him having a social security may have helped. At least thats my opinion. Good Luck. 

Congrats to you!! Did you have to do anything to get the biometrics appointment set up or did you just wait for that part? Thanks! 

On 4/9/2021 at 10:37 AM, David and Anna said:

Hi,

 

My state is requiring an "official immigration related document" that shows a "term/expiration date" in order to give my wife (a K-1 who has filed for AoS) a driver's license.

 

The I-797 from AoS does not have any date on it, so they will not accept that.

 

My next hope for getting her a license before the GC shows up over a year from now, is that *maybe* the EAD will have a term/expiration date on it when we get that later this year?

 

Can someone that got their EAD post a picture of any term/date on it?  (black out your personal info of course).

 

Thank you so much!

 

I am not sure if it is about the state but in WI I was able to get my state ID with I-797 .. I asked about the driver's license, thinking that I'll need it eventually, they said that I'd just bring in the same stuff basically. 

On 4/5/2021 at 4:39 PM, Alexag said:

Hi everyone! December 2020 filer here living in waukesha! Does anyone know if it's possible to get EAD without biometrics? Or do you always have to have biometrics done first?

Hi! Will you please update once you hear from the USCIS regarding the biometrics appointment?

I also will need to go to Milwaukee and there's not many people on the same boat. Thanks! 

6 hours ago, Gloriousruins said:

It seems redundant to me too. Will just work on the form in question and resend the reuse the rest of the forms. Thank you for your response.

Hi. I saw someone in a similar situtation as yours in this forum. What people suggested to them was that he would put the NOA on top of the new application so that they could see it was the USCIS itself that opened the medical.

When did you file I485 ? I'm trying to understand why they sent it back saying it was old because they did not update that form until at least February this year as I had to use an old version also. 

16 hours ago, praisejourney said:

We had something happen to us that is very unusual today.  Back in August 2020 we got an RFE for the I-944 which I resubmitted.  Our case status was set to "RFE Received" for the longest time.   Now our case status is showing as the follows, 

 

"My Case Was Rejected Because it Was Improperly Filed.
In August 2020, we rejected your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence because it was not filed correctly. We mailed your case back to you, including any supporting materials and fee"

 

Is this something to be worried about? Any other I-944 RFE filers run into the same issue? We already replied to the RFE back in August.  What's also interesting is on the same day we received an interview date for our EAD.

I-944s are being discarded as far as I am concerned because even though I filed that in February, they omitted a receipt for I-944, but all the other forms. So this might be why your case status looks like it did before you sent that RFE about I944. Maybe call the USCIS number for some answers.. good luck

On 3/19/2021 at 3:57 PM, SJordanS said:

So my husband received a GREAT job offer. He already has a social security number. He just did his biometrics yesterday after waiting only 7 weeks. Before my question, here is my timeline:

 

1/7/21 -  Mailed AOLS pkg. Adjusted from K1. Sent I-485 & 765

1/27/21 -  NOA1 for I-485 and Rejection of I-765 for filing on older edition. 

2/8/21 -  Mailed new I-765

2/20/21 - BIOMETRICS SCHEDULED (less than 20 days from NOA1)

3/10/21 - EAD updated into USCIS system and receipt text to me

3/18/21 - Completed biometrics

3/19/21 - USCIS emailed action on case which basically states USCIS is reviewing his case

 

My husband received a great job offer and they want to hire him as soon as his AOS is completed. He wants to lessen burden on me and help but also wants to be a taxpayer and start paying into his own social security. IS IT TOO SOON TO REQUEST AN EXPEDITE?  I have heard in this very forum in the past that its risky to request it. How can it harm us? Thanks for feedback. 

Thanks for asking this question. We have asked for expedition on our case before through our congressman for the K1, but idk if it harmed our case in any way at all. 

I was wondering if we should do the same for EAD for the same obvious reasons as your husband has. We probably will ask our congressman's help once more because this is taking too long already.. On USCIS' website it shows more than 4 months for EAD..  I just received the text message with our case numbers for AOS and EAD. Once I get the paper NOA1, I will ask for expedition also. 

A question for you: How many pictures did you send with your AOS and EAD package? 

Would be great if you update here. 

9 hours ago, FantasicJourney said:

Well if it makes you feel any better we made the same mistake. Hoping that its a simple fix for us both. 

Amen to that

34 minutes ago, FantasicJourney said:

We got confirmation today that our check was cashed! We hope that means that we will soon see our N01. Fingers crossed that we do not get an RFE. Really appreciate all of you that have been giving us encouragement. 

Congrats to you too.

I only sent two pictures of me with three forms (I-485, 765,131)  but it turns out most people sent 6 here.. So I have a feeling that an RFE will happen. 

On 3/15/2021 at 6:22 PM, FantasicJourney said:

Good idea. Its only been 5 weeks so we will be patient for now but if 90 days passes we will send it again. Thank you

Just got the check cleared today. It shows as pending in recent account activity. Wanted to share. I am almost absolutely sure that we'll get an RFE, but will update once we get any mail from the USCIS.

13 hours ago, Ayrton said:

You can't work, you're an alien that with the proper DHS authorization is allowed to work. This POMS is just for the purpose of issuing a SSC.

Exactly.

Do whatever you choose to do, but I just got my SS Card in my mail today. Here to share the experience. 

3 hours ago, Letspaintcookies said:

You're a legal alien allowed to work and the proof is your K1 Visa in your passport.

Your card will have a little text on it saying only allowed to work with DHS approval or something like that. That refers to the EAD.

I did this recently. NO you are not to select 'Legal alien allowed to work'. You need to provide your I-94 which tells your story basically. I also attached a cover letter because they denied my application the first time when I selected legal alien allowed to work. You can also always call your local SS Office. 

This is how it is done before EAD.

4 hours ago, Hannah&Nick said:

We sent ours January 16. Still no NOA1 and when called nothing in the system. We had money orders so we can’t see if it’s cashed. I am very worried since I had friends who got theirs after 4 weeks and they sent it right after we did.. 

It says NOA1 can take up to 90 days to receive, as someone shared the link to USCIS website above. Be hopeful as much as you can and maybe send it again once you hit the 90 days. Good luck

2 minutes ago, FantasicJourney said:

The AOS was received at Chicago Lockbox February 11, 2021 and we have not gotten a reply. I looked at stats and lots show the maximum time between AOS being received to NOA1 no more than 24 days. Does that sound right? Any shared wisdom on the subject is greatly appreciated.

 

Hi! Ours was delivered on Feb 11. It's been exactly 4 weeks and our check has not been cashed yet. It took some people here 6 weeks for that. It looks like this is the general trend nowadays. Will update as soon as the check gets cleared. 

On 3/3/2021 at 9:14 PM, Carol000 said:

Hello... what does "fingerprint fee was received" mean?? What's next?? 

Hi. It means your check cleared. Check your bank account, if you sent a check. You should be contacted for an biometrics interview, as far as I am concerned. 

On 3/1/2021 at 10:28 AM, Gomast said:

I would like to know if I'm outside normal processing times.

 

Here is the case history from My USCIS:

December 13, 2019 Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received

November 4, 2019 We sent a request for initial evidence for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

October 8, 2019 We accepted the fingerprint fee for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. Our National Benefits Center location is working on your case.

 

The last communication that I have received (on 12/13/19) was that they received my response to the RFE.

BTW, my EAD card was approved last week, after 18 months of waiting.

I understand that I need to have the interview. The normal processing times for Miami are 14.5 Months to 38.

After speaking with a tier 1, they gave me the impression that something is off in my case. They scheduled a tier 2 officer to contact me within 72 hours, without me having to ask for it. I was told that they schedule a call back within 72 hours if there is an urgent situation.

 

What do you guys think?

Your timeline honestly frightens me right now. I was hoping to get my EAD 4-5 months after filing for AOS. I wish you luck and please keep us updated here as yours is an important example.

Awesome news!!! burn burn baby. I-944 you won't be missed.