March 2018 filers: let's share our experience!!

[belu31]

Why would you advise that?

Because that's what the second employee at the front told me before taking me to the US citizens line and calling my husband. She said something among the lines of: "If you ask them they'll separate you but they shouldn't".

I don't think you can do that. When I came back to the US with Advance Parole I still used the visitors line, and my US citizen husband went through the citizen's line. And later at the secondary inspection the officer told me that my husband could've come in the same visitor's line as me, he literally said "you can't go in the same line as him but he's a citizen so he can go in the same line as you"

I was moved to the US citizens line when I told one of the employees that my husband was in the US citizens line. I'm no attorney or officer tho so I'm just telling my experience.

If any one in the thread has already filed for EAD/AP extension please confirm if you have either received (1) a Notice of Action (2) a Notice of Interview Date.
I am about to reach the 120 day mark before my EAD/AP date of expiration, and I plan to send an early renewal application on the 119th day mark.
There seems to be indications from others in the forum that an application to extend EAD/AP triggers an interview schedule being set.
Looking forward to read any response.
Thank you.

Married to USC, on C9 AOS, same-sex marriage, Seattle, WA
PD: March 22, 2018
RD: April 6, 2018
Biometrics: April 27, 2018
RFE: June 11, 2018
RFE Resolved: June 21, 2018
Requested expedite through ROC: Negative outcome
July 9, 2018: I-485 Status Changed to Case is Ready to be Scheduled for Interview
August 15, 2018: EAD/AP Approval Notice Received by Email
August 22, 2018: SS Card in Hand
August 31, 2018: EAD/AP Combo Card in Hand
September 1, 2018: Used EAD/AP Combo Card to apply for Canadian Visitors Visa
September 3, 2018: Canadian TRV approved
October 24, 2018: Travelled outside of US for medical purpose
November 4, 2018: Crossed into US border from Canada using EAD/AP Combo Card, Parole Approved

I applied to renew my EAD. I received a receipt and a letter stating they will reuse my fingerprints. I also got an interview letter after applying for the renewal. I had to reschedule my first interview (original date was a month ago) so I don't think the renewal triggered the interview.

[hemina60]

Thanks for your propmpt response! Did you turn it in on line or you mailed it?

Mail to Chicago lockbox.

[Riszo]

I filled both I-765 and I-131 with the required documents listed in the instructions of both forms. Also, I have added my pending I-485 receipt so that USCIS can identify that these forms are for EAD and AP renewal. There is no fee required for renewal of I-765 when you have pending I-485.

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Sure. Lets hope we both get interview soon.

Thanks for your propmpt response! Did you turn it in on line or you mailed it?

[hemina60]

Hello Hemina60

Can you put me through on how to apply for my I 131 and I 765 combo card renewal? We have the same expiration date but I have not applied for my renewal.

Thanks much!

I filled both I-765 and I-131 with the required documents listed in the instructions of both forms. Also, I have added my pending I-485 receipt so that USCIS can identify that these forms are for EAD and AP renewal. There is no fee required for renewal of I-765 when you have pending I-485.

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Thank you for responding.
We seem to have the same EAD/AP expiry month.
Let's check back in when any of us gets an Interview Notice.
Cheers

Married to USC, on C9 AOS, same-sex marriage, Seattle, WA
PD: March 22, 2018
RD: April 6, 2018
Biometrics: April 27, 2018
RFE: June 11, 2018
RFE Resolved: June 21, 2018
Requested expedite through ROC: Negative outcome
July 9, 2018: I-485 Status Changed to Case is Ready to be Scheduled for Interview
August 15, 2018: EAD/AP Approval Notice Received by Email
August 22, 2018: SS Card in Hand
August 31, 2018: EAD/AP Combo Card in Hand
September 1, 2018: Used EAD/AP Combo Card to apply for Canadian Visitors Visa
September 3, 2018: Canadian TRV approved
October 24, 2018: Travelled outside of US for medical purpose
November 4, 2018: Crossed into US border from Canada using EAD/AP Combo Card, Parole Approved

Sure. Lets hope we both get interview soon.

[Riszo]

Re ap/ead

I have applied for EAD and AP extension for my husband. Last week we got the I-797s of both I-765 and I-131 stating that we have received your case. My husband's EAD is expiring in July 2019.

Hello Hemina60

Can you put me through on how to apply for my I 131 and I 765 combo card renewal? We have the same expiration date but I have not applied for my renewal.

Thanks much!

[Enub4]

I have applied for EAD and AP extension for my husband. Last week we got the I-797s of both I-765 and I-131 stating that we have received your case. My husband's EAD is expiring in July 2019.

Thank you for your information.

I have read that I-765 can be renewed within 180 days form expiration date and I-131 within 120. I guess that combo cards could be renewed within 180 days then, because 120 days from Today is June 17, 2019.

[gaps0214]

I have applied for EAD and AP extension for my husband. Last week we got the I-797s of both I-765 and I-131 stating that we have received your case. My husband's EAD is expiring in July 2019.

Thank you for responding.
We seem to have the same EAD/AP expiry month.
Let's check back in when any of us gets an Interview Notice.
Cheers

Married to USC, on C9 AOS, same-sex marriage, Seattle, WA
PD: March 22, 2018
RD: April 6, 2018
Biometrics: April 27, 2018
RFE: June 11, 2018
RFE Resolved: June 21, 2018
Requested expedite through ROC: Negative outcome
July 9, 2018: I-485 Status Changed to Case is Ready to be Scheduled for Interview
August 15, 2018: EAD/AP Approval Notice Received by Email
August 22, 2018: SS Card in Hand
August 31, 2018: EAD/AP Combo Card in Hand
September 1, 2018: Used EAD/AP Combo Card to apply for Canadian Visitors Visa
September 3, 2018: Canadian TRV approved
October 24, 2018: Travelled outside of US for medical purpose
November 4, 2018: Crossed into US border from Canada using EAD/AP Combo Card, Parole Approved

[hemina60]

If any one in the thread has already filed for EAD/AP extension please confirm if you have either received (1) a Notice of Action (2) a Notice of Interview Date.
I am about to reach the 120 day mark before my EAD/AP date of expiration, and I plan to send an early renewal application on the 119th day mark.
There seems to be indications from others in the forum that an application to extend EAD/AP triggers an interview schedule being set.
Looking forward to read any response.
Thank you.

Married to USC, on C9 AOS, same-sex marriage, Seattle, WA
PD: March 22, 2018
RD: April 6, 2018
Biometrics: April 27, 2018
RFE: June 11, 2018
RFE Resolved: June 21, 2018
Requested expedite through ROC: Negative outcome
July 9, 2018: I-485 Status Changed to Case is Ready to be Scheduled for Interview
August 15, 2018: EAD/AP Approval Notice Received by Email
August 22, 2018: SS Card in Hand
August 31, 2018: EAD/AP Combo Card in Hand
September 1, 2018: Used EAD/AP Combo Card to apply for Canadian Visitors Visa
September 3, 2018: Canadian TRV approved
October 24, 2018: Travelled outside of US for medical purpose
November 4, 2018: Crossed into US border from Canada using EAD/AP Combo Card, Parole Approved

I have applied for EAD and AP extension for my husband. Last week we got the I-797s of both I-765 and I-131 stating that we have received your case. My husband's EAD is expiring in July 2019.

[gaps0214]

March 2018 Filers - Has anyone filed for EAD/AP extension yet?

If any one in the thread has already filed for EAD/AP extension please confirm if you have either received (1) a Notice of Action (2) a Notice of Interview Date.
I am about to reach the 120 day mark before my EAD/AP date of expiration, and I plan to send an early renewal application on the 119th day mark.
There seems to be indications from others in the forum that an application to extend EAD/AP triggers an interview schedule being set.
Looking forward to read any response.
Thank you.

Married to USC, on C9 AOS, same-sex marriage, Seattle, WA
PD: March 22, 2018
RD: April 6, 2018
Biometrics: April 27, 2018
RFE: June 11, 2018
RFE Resolved: June 21, 2018
Requested expedite through ROC: Negative outcome
July 9, 2018: I-485 Status Changed to Case is Ready to be Scheduled for Interview
August 15, 2018: EAD/AP Approval Notice Received by Email
August 22, 2018: SS Card in Hand
August 31, 2018: EAD/AP Combo Card in Hand
September 1, 2018: Used EAD/AP Combo Card to apply for Canadian Visitors Visa
September 3, 2018: Canadian TRV approved
October 24, 2018: Travelled outside of US for medical purpose
November 4, 2018: Crossed into US border from Canada using EAD/AP Combo Card, Parole Approved

[NYFilingforHusband]

I don't think you can do that. When I came back to the US with Advance Parole I still used the visitors line, and my US citizen husband went through the citizen's line. And later at the secondary inspection the officer told me that my husband could've come in the same visitor's line as me, he literally said "you can't go in the same line as him but he's a citizen so he can go in the same line as you"

That's funny because my husband (UK Citizen) always comes in the same line as me (US citizen) when we arrive back in the US. It just totally depends on the officer you deal with.

[AngelaPhelan]

I would use the US citizen line but do not tell the employee at the beginning of the line that you are traveling on AP.

I don't think you can do that. When I came back to the US with Advance Parole I still used the visitors line, and my US citizen husband went through the citizen's line. And later at the secondary inspection the officer told me that my husband could've come in the same visitor's line as me, he literally said "you can't go in the same line as him but he's a citizen so he can go in the same line as you"

[keldreams]

Why would you advise that?

I would use the US citizen line but do not tell the employee at the beginning of the line that you are traveling on AP.

[belu31]

Hi! So I?m traveling to my country next month using my AP.
Any advice coming back? Which line should we take?
Coming back with my husband, my brother and his wife to visit.
Thank you!

I would use the US citizen line but do not tell the employee at the beginning of the line that you are traveling on AP.

[gaps0214]

I really appreciate your response.
I do have a question, so would it be ok if my brother and his wife aren?t in the same line as my husband and I?

Yes, I think it would be perfectly fine for your brother and his wife to go in their designated lines, and should approach immigration officer together when their turn comes. I would err on the side of caution though and remind them that they should avoid informing the immigration officer that they travelled into the US with you and your husband in the same flight. Let them make a general declaration that they're visiting you and your husband and keeping your husband's address and mobile/contact information handy if that information isnt yet clear in the inbound customs form.

Cheers :-)

Married to USC, on C9 AOS, same-sex marriage, Seattle, WA
PD: March 22, 2018
RD: April 6, 2018
Biometrics: April 27, 2018
RFE: June 11, 2018
RFE Resolved: June 21, 2018
Requested expedite through ROC: Negative outcome
July 9, 2018: I-485 Status Changed to Case is Ready to be Scheduled for Interview
August 15, 2018: EAD/AP Approval Notice Received by Email
August 22, 2018: SS Card in Hand
August 31, 2018: EAD/AP Combo Card in Hand
September 1, 2018: Used EAD/AP Combo Card to apply for Canadian Visitors Visa
September 3, 2018: Canadian TRV approved
October 24, 2018: Travelled outside of US for medical purpose
November 4, 2018: Crossed into US border from Canada using EAD/AP Combo Card, Parole Approved

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I got email interview scheduled on 1/18 Philadelphia PD 3/09
I called next morning, asked for tier 2 and they told me the date of interview

So how long was it from PD to email for the scheduled interview?
Thanks :-)

Married to USC, on C9 AOS, same-sex marriage, Seattle, WA
PD: March 22, 2018
RD: April 6, 2018
Biometrics: April 27, 2018
RFE: June 11, 2018
RFE Resolved: June 21, 2018
Requested expedite through ROC: Negative outcome
July 9, 2018: I-485 Status Changed to Case is Ready to be Scheduled for Interview
August 15, 2018: EAD/AP Approval Notice Received by Email
August 22, 2018: SS Card in Hand
August 31, 2018: EAD/AP Combo Card in Hand
September 1, 2018: Used EAD/AP Combo Card to apply for Canadian Visitors Visa
September 3, 2018: Canadian TRV approved
October 24, 2018: Travelled outside of US for medical purpose
November 4, 2018: Crossed into US border from Canada using EAD/AP Combo Card, Parole Approved

[Kathy234]

I got email interview scheduled on 1/18 Philadelphia PD 3/09
I called next morning, asked for tier 2 and they told me the date of interview

Atlanta GA. 11 days since status change still no letter I'm gonna call customer service if I don't get letter this Friday, can't miss the interview