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EAD Approved and Received - August Filer
Hi guys,
I'd like to pay it forward since this forum really helped a lot. Below is my timeline
California filer, case processed by NBC
July 18, 2018 - PD for I-130 and I-485 (Married to USC)
July 29, 2018 - Action Notice (Receipt Notice)
August 6, 2018 - PD for I-765 and I-131 (Category C09) [did file the EAD/AP at a later date on purpose
August 14, 2018 - Biometrics appointment for I-130/I-485
August 28, 2018 - Biometrics appointment for I-765/I-131 (walked-in, actual schedule was September 7)
September 28, 2018 - Called USCIS hotline to request for expedited processing
October 2, 2018 - Received email requesting for evidence
October 3, 2018 - Faxed evidence (interview requests and job opportunity missed due to lack of work permit
October 15, 2018 - New Card is Being Produced
October 16, 2018 - Case Was Approved (I-765 and I-131)
October 17, 2018 - Card was mailed to me
October 20, 2018 - Card Arrived along with the approval notices for I-765 and I-131
October 23, 2018 - SSN card arrived in the mail
Now I have job interviews and hopefully I can land one soon!
No update yet on I-485 and I-130 but I am not worried about that at the moment since I can start working while waiting for our interview.
Let me know if you have any questions, I'd be happy to help.
Cheers!!!
I'd like to pay it forward since this forum really helped a lot. Below is my timeline
California filer, case processed by NBC
July 18, 2018 - PD for I-130 and I-485 (Married to USC)
July 29, 2018 - Action Notice (Receipt Notice)
August 6, 2018 - PD for I-765 and I-131 (Category C09) [did file the EAD/AP at a later date on purpose
August 14, 2018 - Biometrics appointment for I-130/I-485
August 28, 2018 - Biometrics appointment for I-765/I-131 (walked-in, actual schedule was September 7)
September 28, 2018 - Called USCIS hotline to request for expedited processing
October 2, 2018 - Received email requesting for evidence
October 3, 2018 - Faxed evidence (interview requests and job opportunity missed due to lack of work permit
October 15, 2018 - New Card is Being Produced
October 16, 2018 - Case Was Approved (I-765 and I-131)
October 17, 2018 - Card was mailed to me
October 20, 2018 - Card Arrived along with the approval notices for I-765 and I-131
October 23, 2018 - SSN card arrived in the mail
Now I have job interviews and hopefully I can land one soon!
No update yet on I-485 and I-130 but I am not worried about that at the moment since I can start working while waiting for our interview.
Let me know if you have any questions, I'd be happy to help.
Cheers!!!
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EAD Approved
Hi guys!
April 20 - NBC - AOS from F1 - FL
According to Myaccount.uscis (nothing USCIS website or Case tracker app), First my status was "New card is been produced" on Friday 19th and yesterday, 22nd, it changed to "Case Approved"...Shouldn't be upside down?.......and......How long does my EAD take to be mailed?
Thanks.
April 20 - NBC - AOS from F1 - FL
According to Myaccount.uscis (nothing USCIS website or Case tracker app), First my status was "New card is been produced" on Friday 19th and yesterday, 22nd, it changed to "Case Approved"...Shouldn't be upside down?.......and......How long does my EAD take to be mailed?
Thanks.
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is there any NBC fillers waiting for biometrics
am still waiting for fingerprint notice, my status is just showing case received August 27TH 2018, since then nothing new. Dont know why finger print notice is taking this long.
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Vawa Vsc c31 1 year renewal delay.
I am that grown man that is crying .
This board kept me sane. I have been patient , worried , tested, angry and now some relief .
Filing
Vermont service center Vawa C31 1-360 approval EAD renewal
Dates
10/10/2017 filed early within 120 day early filing window for ead renewal that would expire in jan 2018
10/17/2017 Reciept notice
11/03/2017 Biometrics maintenance redo
11/22/2017 Biometrics done
06/11/2018 Ead automatic extension expired job lost.
07/11/2018 Crickets = patience
08/11/2018 ""
09/11/2018 ""
10/02/2018 Irate .Pissed off, Apoplectic .Filed with Congressmans office in ks and filed with Ombudsman
10/23/218 Card is being produced.
So lets forget that i have lost a job i worked for 7 years and loved. Lets forget i am living on fumes .
Lets forget the feeling of hopelessness , uselessness at having no control over a process that is paid for .
I thank GOD for this mercy because frankly i did not think i would have made it
Being second class or no class being treated like dirt is bab but we are all human beings and children of the lord.
There is a silver lining .
Whether you are semi religious like me , fully baked or non religious . DO NOT LOSE HOPE .
Lastly do not wait like me and exercise patience that can destroy your life plans.
Please involve your congresspeople/lawyer/ombudsman and nag them to pieces. I was dumb being patient :)
This board kept me sane. I have been patient , worried , tested, angry and now some relief .
Filing
Vermont service center Vawa C31 1-360 approval EAD renewal
Dates
10/10/2017 filed early within 120 day early filing window for ead renewal that would expire in jan 2018
10/17/2017 Reciept notice
11/03/2017 Biometrics maintenance redo
11/22/2017 Biometrics done
06/11/2018 Ead automatic extension expired job lost.
07/11/2018 Crickets = patience
08/11/2018 ""
09/11/2018 ""
10/02/2018 Irate .Pissed off, Apoplectic .Filed with Congressmans office in ks and filed with Ombudsman
10/23/218 Card is being produced.
So lets forget that i have lost a job i worked for 7 years and loved. Lets forget i am living on fumes .
Lets forget the feeling of hopelessness , uselessness at having no control over a process that is paid for .
I thank GOD for this mercy because frankly i did not think i would have made it
Being second class or no class being treated like dirt is bab but we are all human beings and children of the lord.
There is a silver lining .
Whether you are semi religious like me , fully baked or non religious . DO NOT LOSE HOPE .
Lastly do not wait like me and exercise patience that can destroy your life plans.
Please involve your congresspeople/lawyer/ombudsman and nag them to pieces. I was dumb being patient :)
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C(9) I-765, I-485
Hi everyone
Filed -Chicago Center C9 765,130,485 PD Jun08
Biometrics done Jul 09
Since then no update
no text no mail no update on website
didnt go for expedite or any SR
Surprise...........................
Today received a notice of action.......EAD approved on oct19
waiting for card
So please be positive if nothing is updated in the system no worries they are still working for us.
Filed -Chicago Center C9 765,130,485 PD Jun08
Biometrics done Jul 09
Since then no update
no text no mail no update on website
didnt go for expedite or any SR
Surprise...........................
Today received a notice of action.......EAD approved on oct19
waiting for card
So please be positive if nothing is updated in the system no worries they are still working for us.
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J2 - EAD Applicant
Hey Everyone! :)
I have been following this forum for a while now and it has helped me keep the faith during my EAD process.
My EAD was approved today, October 22, 2018 and I could not be happier!!
It took a total of 105 days for my EAD to be approved.
I just wanted to provide some information on my EAD experience, in hopes that it could help others in the same situation.
I am a Canadian citizen on a J2 visa in the U.S.
I filed my application at the Potomac Service Centre.
No biometrics/ interview required.
No expedite/ SR sent. Did not call USCIS service centre at all.
July 9, 2018- Case was Received
October 22, 2018- New Card is in Production
As a side note, you are ALLOWED to travel back to Canada while your EAD is pending! You must have a travel validated DS-2019 to re-enter the U.S. Traveling back to Canada while your EAD is pending will have NO impact on your application.
As mentioned previously on this forum, the USCIS Case Tracker App is a really great tool! This app allows you to track the status of your case and where it is in relation to cases filed around the same time. My case was approved in numerical order.
For those of you who are in the same situation, please feel free to reply to this post if you have any questions! :)
Good luck and trust the process!
I have been following this forum for a while now and it has helped me keep the faith during my EAD process.
My EAD was approved today, October 22, 2018 and I could not be happier!!
It took a total of 105 days for my EAD to be approved.
I just wanted to provide some information on my EAD experience, in hopes that it could help others in the same situation.
I am a Canadian citizen on a J2 visa in the U.S.
I filed my application at the Potomac Service Centre.
No biometrics/ interview required.
No expedite/ SR sent. Did not call USCIS service centre at all.
July 9, 2018- Case was Received
October 22, 2018- New Card is in Production
As a side note, you are ALLOWED to travel back to Canada while your EAD is pending! You must have a travel validated DS-2019 to re-enter the U.S. Traveling back to Canada while your EAD is pending will have NO impact on your application.
As mentioned previously on this forum, the USCIS Case Tracker App is a really great tool! This app allows you to track the status of your case and where it is in relation to cases filed around the same time. My case was approved in numerical order.
For those of you who are in the same situation, please feel free to reply to this post if you have any questions! :)
Good luck and trust the process!
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F1 OPT EAD
Hi everyone!
I know some people have been waiting 6 months to a year for their EADs so I mean no disrespect by posting my experience, as I have only been waiting 4 months.
I applied in June for my F1 OPT EAD.
I did not need to submit any fingerprints or attend an interview.
When I applied, the processing time for an F1 EAD was 2-3 months. As of a month ago, it is now 3-5 months.
I left the US to attend my best friend's wedding and was advised to ask my roommates to mail my EAD to me once it arrives. However, I am now sitting in a foreign country waiting for my EAD. I tried to submit an expedite request based on financial loss as I have 2 job offers in hand. It was denied as F1 candidates do not qualify under this category.
Does anyone have any advice on what to do to try and expedite my EAD?
My concern is that my job offers are time-sensitive, and also I am draining my savings staying in a foreign country.
I saw some people are contacting their Congressmen. Is it possible to involve your Congressmen even if you are within the "normal processing range"?
Thank you so much!!
I know some people have been waiting 6 months to a year for their EADs so I mean no disrespect by posting my experience, as I have only been waiting 4 months.
I applied in June for my F1 OPT EAD.
I did not need to submit any fingerprints or attend an interview.
When I applied, the processing time for an F1 EAD was 2-3 months. As of a month ago, it is now 3-5 months.
I left the US to attend my best friend's wedding and was advised to ask my roommates to mail my EAD to me once it arrives. However, I am now sitting in a foreign country waiting for my EAD. I tried to submit an expedite request based on financial loss as I have 2 job offers in hand. It was denied as F1 candidates do not qualify under this category.
Does anyone have any advice on what to do to try and expedite my EAD?
My concern is that my job offers are time-sensitive, and also I am draining my savings staying in a foreign country.
I saw some people are contacting their Congressmen. Is it possible to involve your Congressmen even if you are within the "normal processing range"?
Thank you so much!!
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How to do EAD expedite?
My I-765 is pending for 7 months, and still can't get approved.
I saw more people in this website said they called to expedite.
Can someone tell me how to do expedite?
I called 800-375-5283 this afternoon.
I pressed numbers according to voice instructions. But I really can't find a way to talk with customer representative or do any expedite.
If 800-375-5283 is the correct number. Can someone tell me, which number should I press to get customer representative or do expedite?
I saw more people in this website said they called to expedite.
Can someone tell me how to do expedite?
I called 800-375-5283 this afternoon.
I pressed numbers according to voice instructions. But I really can't find a way to talk with customer representative or do any expedite.
If 800-375-5283 is the correct number. Can someone tell me, which number should I press to get customer representative or do expedite?
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Waiting for EAD; PD 06/26/2108
Hello everyone!
I have been a silent lurker here and you guys have been so lovely and helpful! I need your advice regarding my EAD concern.
I married my USC husband in May 2018.
Here's my timeline:
AOS ( Family based- married to a USC)
PD: 26th June 2018
Biometrics: 27th July 2018
Ready to schedule for an interview: Since August 1,2018.
USCIS websites only show that my CASE WAS RECEIVED. There was nothing that says that my Biometrics was completed, etc. I asked my lawyer about expediting my EAD but he asked me to just wait but I cant wait any longer. I've been working since finishing college and never had financial problems since then but just staying in the house and helping out in paying bills is taking a toll on me. I'm feeling depressed by not being able to go out to work and earn. I am a workaholic and I always feel a sense of pride and accomplishment whenever I finish an important project in the office. My husband has been very supportive of me telling me everything's gonna be fine and I'll be getting my combo card soon but I cant help but worry.
I'm planning to call USCIS and request to expedite due to severe financial loss on my part. If they ask me to send in a proof, can you guys tell me what documents should I send?
Thanks so much!
I have been a silent lurker here and you guys have been so lovely and helpful! I need your advice regarding my EAD concern.
I married my USC husband in May 2018.
Here's my timeline:
AOS ( Family based- married to a USC)
PD: 26th June 2018
Biometrics: 27th July 2018
Ready to schedule for an interview: Since August 1,2018.
USCIS websites only show that my CASE WAS RECEIVED. There was nothing that says that my Biometrics was completed, etc. I asked my lawyer about expediting my EAD but he asked me to just wait but I cant wait any longer. I've been working since finishing college and never had financial problems since then but just staying in the house and helping out in paying bills is taking a toll on me. I'm feeling depressed by not being able to go out to work and earn. I am a workaholic and I always feel a sense of pride and accomplishment whenever I finish an important project in the office. My husband has been very supportive of me telling me everything's gonna be fine and I'll be getting my combo card soon but I cant help but worry.
I'm planning to call USCIS and request to expedite due to severe financial loss on my part. If they ask me to send in a proof, can you guys tell me what documents should I send?
Thanks so much!
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EAD experience
Married to USC. Category C09. NBC. AOS from H1B.
Used a lawyer, concurrently filed I-130, I-131, I-485, I-765.
Did not call to expedite, did not call any state representatives. Submitted all required info through a lawyer.
6/28/2018: priority date
7/5/2018: case received
7/5/2018: finger print fee was received
7/25/2018: finger print appointment attended
7/31/2018: finger print reviewed was complete
10/15/2018: name was updated
10/15/2018: new card is produced
10/16/0218: case was approved
10/17/2018: card was mailed to me
10/20/2018: got the physical card in hand
Used a lawyer, concurrently filed I-130, I-131, I-485, I-765.
Did not call to expedite, did not call any state representatives. Submitted all required info through a lawyer.
6/28/2018: priority date
7/5/2018: case received
7/5/2018: finger print fee was received
7/25/2018: finger print appointment attended
7/31/2018: finger print reviewed was complete
10/15/2018: name was updated
10/15/2018: new card is produced
10/16/0218: case was approved
10/17/2018: card was mailed to me
10/20/2018: got the physical card in hand
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