Brian and Jenn

Hey guys,

Long time no chat! I lost internet for a bit and was too lazy/busy to go and get my aircard fixed (darn thing keeps breakin').

Anyhow, Been working fulltime as an Extrusion Operator. I love the job, love that is is a very small company and have the freedom to run the machine my way from setup to finished product

We are still waiting to receive our interview date, but I will not rush it. I said once I got my EAD then they could take their time. Be nice to get the greencard in hand though.

Things are soooooooo much better and less stressful now that I can provide for my family!

Wishing everyone continued luck and success!!

-Brian

And how Ironic that when I randomly post that above, it was exactly 100 days since I mailed in my package!!

lol!

Great news!!!

I received my EAD in the mail today, wooooooooooooooooooooooot!

Now to get my SSN tommorow =)

jhun,

Sorry to hear about your frustration.

The good thing is, less then 2 weeks away is your actual GC interview. So who cares about the EAD!!

Goooooodluck!

Thee_Rak sorry to hear about the layoff, thats tough.

As for the AOS, I would not bother calling yet. You just did your Bio on the 16th. It prob means they just didnt update the online system yet. It will be processed

goodluck all!

Just recevied my 2nd email from CRIS that my card was ordered

If it helps any (I am a November filer) I received the email from CRIS that my EAD card was ordered as did most Nov filers exactly 4 weeks after my last touch (The day after my Bio appt).

Hang in there guys, I know the feeling!

Application Type: I765 , APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION

Current Status: Card production ordered.

On January 27, 2009, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Case Status and Processing Dates.

*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.

Sincerely,

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Goooooooooooo Bennnnnnny!

Cassi that is wonderful news

It saves time on having to get an interview date and then being approved. You will be approved for your AOS from California and just receive your GC!!!!

EAD will not be transferred and will be ordered from the National Benefit Center if it even needs to be. You may receive your GC before your EAD

Also guys I was approved for my EAD last week and made a post, so if someone could kindly update the timeline I would appreciate it

Looking for jobs isnt fun! I forgot how much of a pain in the #### it is lol

Goodluck to all and I hope there are many more approvals this week!

Yea it def helps Cassi

Goodluck Benny, hope you get yours today!

Oh my gooooooodness!

Just yesterday I posted my rant about needing the EAD.

This morning I got an email from CRIS.

*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case Receipt Number: MSC0905XXXXXX Application Type: I765 , APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION

Current Status: Card production ordered.

On January 22, 2009, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register. If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Case Status and Processing Dates.*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.

CONGRATS!

Now you can officially begin the job hunt.

Thank-you!!!

My wife is the manager of a full time employment placement agency

Oh my gooooooodness!

Just yesterday I posted my rant about needing the EAD.

This morning I got an email from CRIS.

*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case Receipt Number: MSC0905XXXXXX Application Type: I765 , APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION

Current Status: Card production ordered.

On January 22, 2009, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register. If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Case Status and Processing Dates.*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.

why would u risk being denied by not getting a sponsor if your wife is below poverty line to sponsor you? I don't get it.

Thanks for the positive words guys.

I guess I can clearly see the timeline of EAD/AP's coming up to my name and it just makes me the more anxious. I have been good for the past couple months but I just need to get out there with a job to keep my sanity.

It is great to be able to chat to people who are going through the same situation. I truly do believe nobody understands the pain and waiting on the Immi process unless they have been through it themselves.

Anyhow, goodluck to everyone! Hope you all get approvals this week!

Ive stayed patient so far, but im beginning to go crazy. I need the EAD so bad it hurts. Nothing worse then having my wife work 50+ hours a week while I stay at home virtually useless.

Please give me a EAD. You can take 2 years to set an interview date. I can deal with that. But I must work.

It has been 1 month since my last touch and no sign of anything.

Sorry to bicker guys, but its frustrating not being able to provide for my wife and 2 kids.

I wouldn't worry about not being touched - I wasn't touched since the day of my biometrics and was approved yesterday.

Based on your timeline and other people's approvals,it looks like you will get the EAD any day now.

Fingers crossed for you.

Thanks for the kind words

Ive stayed patient so far, but im beginning to go crazy. I need the EAD so bad it hurts. Nothing worse then having my wife work 50+ hours a week while I stay at home virtually useless.

Please give me a EAD. You can take 2 years to set an interview date. I can deal with that. But I must work.

It has been 1 month since my last touch and no sign of anything.

Sorry to bicker guys, but its frustrating not being able to provide for my wife and 2 kids.

Looking good so far November

I really hope I get my EAD soon, not working is killing me

Congrats!

Like I said in our Filer thread, because you are considered to of came from Canada via the VWP and not on a K1/B1 type visa this is most definatly a normal thing to happen.

It's a good thing =)

Goodluck!

Hello November filers! Have you started looking for jobs already?

i did!...i applied for 3 already and have an interview tomorrow!..hopefully i get hired soon.

Goodluck on your interview!

Hi guys, I applied for EAD separately after I received my I-797c notice for I-485. I already completed my bio on Dec 29 for I-485. Now, I got another

appointment notice of bio on Jan 15 for my EAD. Does this sound normal since I applied separately? I thought that the same I-485 bio will be used for EAD.

Please let me know what you guys think. Thanks...

This is correct. Biometrics are done for AOS as well as EAD. If you applied for your EAD after you sent in for your I-485 you will indeed need to go to another.

Hey- Maybe the second picture will look better?

Goodmorning and Goodluck November Filers!

Happy Tuesday!

Tis a beautiful day outside - There shall be great news for some today =)

Keep your head up high, we will all get there!!

I am truly sorry for those delayed waiting 30+ days for their Biometrics. I trust you will get it all sorted!

Jhun,

Canada is indeed a part of the "VWP".

Basically if you entered the USA with just a passport or drivers license USCIS considers you to have entered via the "VWP".

For instance I drove down to FL from Niagra falls to drop off my then gf and spend a few weeks there on vacation. I only needed to show my CDN DL at my POE.

-Brian

I'm sorry for being ignorance...hehehhe ...Thanks for clarrification.

No ignorance there. =)

I wish you all the best in your journey!

Definatly consult a competant attorney on this issue.

i just realized that after the long and arduous process for K1, it's hard to deal with the USCIS again. though i did not receive RFE for the K1, it took 164 days before it was approved. i can't help but start to worry again. no offense to those who did not go through K1 or K3 but i somehow don't understand why they got an earlier interview date than us. is it because we will not be interviewed anymore? my case has not been transferred to CSC yet so it is still possible that it will be transferred to a local office. please don't get me wrong here. i do know that regardless of how we get here, I believe that we all have good and clean intentions. i am just a bit confused about the process that's all.

This was basically why I posted above. It looks like those on VWP are 'skipping' the line if you will - when in reality they are not.

Most likely you will receive your GC without an interview. They have already interviewed you during your k1 process. You will most likely (again this is not set in stone. Every case is different.) recieve your EAD and AP alot sooner then those on VWP as well.

Hang in there, it will come.

-Brian

Jhun,

Canada is indeed a part of the "VWP".

Basically if you entered the USA with just a passport or drivers license USCIS considers you to have entered via the "VWP".

For instance I drove down to FL from Niagra falls to drop off my then gf and spend a few weeks there on vacation. I only needed to show my CDN DL at my POE.

-Brian