DavidsPrincess

Yes I mailed them a copy of my EAD card. I started receiving benefits even before they had that though. Maybe they didn't receive it in the mail yet?

(OOPS! Posted this on my wife's account. This was David n Amber if you didn't guess)

Application Type: I765, APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION

Current Status: Card production ordered.

On May 14, 2008, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you.

Won't be long now :dance:

Thought I'd keep everyone up to date. My husband's EAD and AP were approved yesterday! (Approval Notice Sent) WooHooooo

my EAD has not been touched since biometrics either. I think usually people get approved before they get the next touch after biometrics. Don't worry, it's normal

Thanks everyone, and congratulations to all of you on your approvals

I'm excited for all of us who filed a week after all you approvals. Next week should be a good week, especially since it is my honeymoon! :dance:

Just wanted to share.

Application Type: I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Current Status: Case Transfered to Another Office for Processing

On April 30, 2008, we transferred this case I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS to our CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER location for processing and sent you a notice explaining this action. Please follow the instructions provided on the notice. We will notify you by mail when a decision is made.

We want to get married and live here but we're not sure the quickest way that will allow him to work here almost immediately.

The only way to have him work as soon as he enters is to get married and file for a CR-1 visa. Takes around a year to process, can be more or less. (That's a long time to be away from your husband, at least for me)

Is it quicker for me to fly up there and marry him in Edmonton then file the paperwork when i get back home to Texas? Or, is it quicker to get the fiance visa, marry him here, then wait for the greencard?

The K-1 visa takes approx. 6 months to get, sometimes less. After he gets his visa, he will come down to the US and you can get married. He will be able to stay after you get married (has to be within 90 days after he enters the country). Then you will file the I-485 for adjustment of status. Along with this you can file for the I-765 for work authorization (abbreviated as EAD) and the I-131 for Advanced Parole (abbrev. AP). Both of those applications (I-765 and I-131) are free to file as long as they are filed along with the I-485. The cost for the I-485 is currently $1010.00. The EAD takes around 3 months to process, so that means he'd be stuck here unable to work for 2-3 months, but at least you'd be together during the wait. Also, with a K-1 visa he cannot leave the country until his Advanced Parole gets approved, which also takes about 3 months.

With a CR-1 visa you would be married before applying for the visa. He would have to remain in Canada while the visa processes which can take a year or longer. The pros to this visa are that when he enters the country he will already have his greencard and be eligible to work.

Is there a visa that will allow him to live here immediately after marriage?

The K-1 will allow him to live with you immediately after marrying, he just won't be able to work or go back to Canada for a couple of months.

This link could be helpful in making a decision which visa is right for you.

i just got my biometrics taking today..... pretty fast process..... the only thing i'm worried about is that it was only for my i-485 and i-765...... when actually i also applied for i-131... anyone else same boat as us?

You don't have biometrics done for the I-131.

WE FINALLY GOT THE 3 NOAs!!!!!!!!

Here's a new one ... the check posted on 4/21 after the date on the NOAs which was 4/18.

Thanks for the support guys and gals.

congrats!! I bet you're so relieved lol. Hope things move along quickly for you now!

How long did it take before you were approved? At this rate, he'll have his EAD before they even send a payment

As said before, sure that is in the guildelines/rules for the AOS app. But you are at the mercy of a single USCIS officer, who may or may not interpret the rules the way they were intended. Many people feel it is much safer to go ahead and get the I-693A, which is easily and cheaply done, than risk getting an officer who doesn't know his stuff and getting an RFE. That is my opinion on this whole argument.

Our case got touched three times last week and then again today. I hope something happens soon, right now it is still at NBC

February filers are getting their EADs and APs at the moment. Less than a month for some of us

so if there is a chance there COULD be an RFE as you just said....you would be incorrect in saying it isn't necessary to send the I-693A with your AOS application.

We send it to Chicago and my guess is that they separate all the different files (I-485, I-765, I-131) and send them to their specified departments. AOS being sent to MSC/NBC. Then, at the NBC the AOS is looked over and they decide whether or not you will need an interview. If you don't, they will send it to CSC, if you do, they will send it to the nearest field office to you. That is at least my understanding of the process

We aren't sure if my hubby's EI has been approved or not...he has been waiting for over 2 months now for his Record of Employment to come, but they said they sent it to EI electronically. He has been getting cards and signing them ever since he got here. When will he start getting payments? Does the fact that he is getting cards mean his EI was approved?

Just thought I'd let everyone know that our I-485 was touched today first time since biometrics. Nothing seems to have changed though :\

when does your case show up online? after your NOA or after biometric letter or the appt? just curious

It seems to be different for everybody. Some lucky people can see it as soon as they get their NOAs. Others see if after biometrics (like I did) and some never get theirs online. My AP still isn't online and I'm not expecting it to ever be there .

the non-USC cannot work until they get the EAD (I-765) approved and in hand. The non-USC would also have to get a Social Security Card. You file the I-765 along with the I-485...it is free of charge if you file them concurrently.

Hey guys,

I have a question...maybe you can help....

My I-485 and I-765 were last touched on the date of the biometrics (4/2) Our cases have not been touched since...

Should I be worried, or is this normal?

Please let me know.

Our I-485 and I-765 have not been touched since the biometrics either. The I-131 isn't even online yet ....so I don't think it's abnormal that yours hasn't been touched yet.

The I-864 affidavit of support needs to be filled out by your Spouse, who is sponsoring you. If you do not have any income, then you do not need to provide any tax returns. The I-864 is pretty much all about your spouse unless you are wanting to include your income as well (which you don't have any). Your sponsor/spouse will need to provide his/her tax returns with the I-864.

just came from biometrics... it was esy.. no people at all ... but they couldn't take my biometrics for so long as I have (regarding them) wired fingers....

Looked at my case online and my I765 (EAD) was touched again!!!!! So I guess it happened because of biometrics??? Then why not I131 (AP)???

The biometrics appointment is for the AOS and EAD, it has nothing to do with the AP. Therefore, no touch.

still can't see my case online!!

Malla, I couldn't see my case online until tonight - I had my Biometrics done today - so it seems like in some cases the Biometrics information is what triggers the online posting!

Same for me. And I can only see my EAD and AOS online, not the AP. So I'm 99.9% sure the biometrics triggered the online stuff to show up. Still waiting on the AP

That should be fine. That's all we sent. You can also send paystubs (for the last 6 months) for more proof but what you have seems sufficient. If they need more they'll ask for it

Oh yeah, quick question....online it says the I-485 and EAD are at the National Benefits Center. Does anyone know what that means? Why aren't they at my local office?