good reason with all proof from dr and hospital for expedite your EAD
meanwhile while u wait to hear about the expeditite she 45 days is (about her 6 weeks off for maternity leave ) and she could work while u care for the 17 month old
Service center: San Jose, CA
Sent: 10/15/2021
Delivered: 10/18/2021
Text notice: 10/19/2021
Mail receipt: 10/25/2021
Biometrics update: 11/13/2021
Bio date: 12/07/2021
Green Card Interview Notice: Dec 23, 2021
Postal Receipt: Jan 03, 2022
Interview Date: Jan 31, 2022
Green Card Approved Notification: Feb 4, 2022
Praise the Lord 🙌 The interview went smoothly with the officer at the center. My husband was seated beside me and our lawyer was behind us. After asking us to give our oaths, the only questions he asked were below:
He asked to see both of our original birth certificates and passports
He asked for my full name. I had to mention I changed my surname to fit in my husband's surname
His full name
He asked for the full names for my parents and my husband for his
If this was our first marriage
He asked how me met and to describe our relationship
Then the usual immigration questions such as if I am a spy, if I am affiliated with any organizations etc and I answered no to everything
He said he won't approve on the same day but it will take some time.
My advice before going for the interview is, wear socks and shoes that you can easily slip out of (like when plane travel attire), dress nicely and wear masks obviously. Be very elaborate in your responses and be polite as much as possible. Attitude matters. It doesn't matter what kind of officer you get, be patient and relax. The center didn't ask for our vaccine cards and neither did the officer but please take them with you in paper form or via the digital pass on your phone.
We took a lot of documents in clear folders with tax forms, photos etc but he didn't ask for any of them. I guess it depends on what kind of office/officer you get but it's best to be prepared. Since, I got my green card approved, I don't require the EAD or AP and those applications will be moot (I am guessing). Your mileage may vary. I called the USCIS hotline to find out when my interview date was, since the interview receipt notice was late and even the lady on the hotline, it's crazy and lucky how soon I got my GC interview date since, most people have to wait for much longer as much as 12-14 months due to Covid delays. Once again, I owe this blessing and opportunity to God and I am fortunate to get it this soon.
Will keep you posted on when I get my green card and SSN in hand. All the very best to the rest of you!