June 2018 filers

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

You are very correct now that I think of it. Hmmmm... Thanks for that thought. No I ddnt apply for AP initially as I don't really need it... Half of my family are in the US already so I really have no need traveling back to my home country for now. I took down the referall ID number I was given and I also just called my congresswomans office... She is pro-immigration and one of the major contenders for the US senate seat in the coming elections. The rep who spoke to me said he'd mail me a form I should print and fill and mail back to them and their office would see what they can do for me. He also said they can't force uscis to expedite my request but they will only back up my request with the congresswomans influence... Hoping this will work... Fingers crossed.

Congresspersons do not have as much clout as Senators. I would call USCIS again, and get that referral ID for the AP IF you want that.

[ArizonaStarsAndStripes]

If you requested expedited processing based on financial hardship, you do not need a letter of employment. Now that I think about it - since your wife is pregnant, that should be enough to justify expediting your EAD. I would provide evidence that she is pregnant, medical bills, expected costs, depleting bank account.
Did you request for your AP to be expedited? Otherwise, USCIS may only approve your EAD. In other words, you may get a card that does not serve as Advance Parole. It will not be a combo card.
I would call again, and request for that to be expedited, as well. Take down the referral ID.

You are very correct now that I think of it. Hmmmm... Thanks for that thought. No I ddnt apply for AP initially as I don't really need it... Half of my family are in the US already so I really have no need traveling back to my home country for now. I took down the referall ID number I was given and I also just called my congresswomans office... She is pro-immigration and one of the major contenders for the US senate seat in the coming elections. The rep who spoke to me said he'd mail me a form I should print and fill and mail back to them and their office would see what they can do for me. He also said they can't force uscis to expedite my request but they will only back up my request with the congresswomans influence... Hoping this will work... Fingers crossed.

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

LOL very true... Its best to leave it on... So I contacted uscis on phone and the voice prompts never directed me to an agent I could speak to... So I had a chat with their AI assist Emma on their website and was directed to a live chat with one of their representatives.

I requested an expedite based on financial hardship as my wife is also pregnant at the moment. So he said I should provide my details which I did and he later replied he has sent an expedite request for me. He gave me a referral ID number as well and said I'd get a response on my expedite request via Mail or Email in 5days time or less. So I guess I'd have to go get an employment letter now and wait for their response.

If you requested expedited processing based on financial hardship, you do not need a letter of employment. Now that I think about it - since your wife is pregnant, that should be enough to justify expediting your EAD. I would provide evidence that she is pregnant, medical bills, expected costs, depleting bank account.
Did you request for your AP to be expedited? Otherwise, USCIS may only approve your EAD. In other words, you may get a card that does not serve as Advance Parole. It will not be a combo card.
I would call again, and request for that to be expedited, as well. Take down the referral ID.

[ArizonaStarsAndStripes]

You're so welcome! Your gratitude humbles me. Thank you!

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That email is redundant. However, it can help you figure out if USCIS took an action on your case. If you don't get that email at some point, you may infer that USCIS took an action on your case.
I thought of turning it off in settings, but then figured that it would indirectly tell me if something is happening with the case.

LOL very true... Its best to leave it on... So I contacted uscis on phone and the voice prompts never directed me to an agent I could speak to... So I had a chat with their AI assist Emma on their website and was directed to a live chat with one of their representatives.

I requested an expedite based on financial hardship as my wife is also pregnant at the moment. So he said I should provide my details which I did and he later replied he has sent an expedite request for me. He gave me a referral ID number as well and said I'd get a response on my expedite request via Mail or Email in 5days time or less. So I guess I'd have to go get an employment letter now and wait for their response.

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Well my life has taken a new turn,
Last night caught my wife cheating on me.. now in morning my new ssn came in... i am so lost right now.. i dont know why even i am writing on this page.

My Lord!!!... Sorry about that bro... Wow... That's not a good one... Take it easy okay am sure everything will work in your favor... Take it easy... Congrats on ur SSN though

[GA0019]

Well my life has taken a new turn,
Last night caught my wife cheating on me.. now in morning my new ssn came in... i am so lost right now.. i dont know why even i am writing on this page.

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

thank you !! I must say i have been silent reader on sites and this thread !! You are one of the most helpful person active and have seen you help many and answer questions in detail.!!
I really hope and pray the best for you !! I will wait for my card !
Also thank you for the link you had posted in relation to list of evidence for a bonafide marriage .you took that effort to help others ! Thank you. God bless you !

You're so welcome! Your gratitude humbles me. Thank you!

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LOL bro getting this mail means nothing... It happens to me every 2weeks...been getting same mails every Tuesday every two weeks so I feel it's automated... I wanna call them now and find out what's really delaying.... I'd be 100 days tomoro... It sucks waiting this way mehn

That email is redundant. However, it can help you figure out if USCIS took an action on your case. If you don't get that email at some point, you may infer that USCIS took an action on your case.
I thought of turning it off in settings, but then figured that it would indirectly tell me if something is happening with the case.

[ArizonaStarsAndStripes]

Bro I wish am getting such mail, no mails even with case inactivity turned on since August. Am closer to 110 days, I believe before his week runs out I would share my testimony

LOL bro getting this mail means nothing... It happens to me every 2weeks...been getting same mails every Tuesday every two weeks so I feel it's automated... I wanna call them now and find out what's really delaying.... I'd be 100 days tomoro... It sucks waiting this way mehn

[Tom18]

I definately will call this morning... Though I got a mail saying "We are still reviewing your case there are no updates at this time".. I will reach out to them today... The wait is killing me. Thanks again for your input... I humbly appreciate.... God bless.

Bro I wish am getting such mail, no mails even with case inactivity turned on since August. Am closer to 110 days, I believe before his week runs out I would share my testimony

[ArizonaStarsAndStripes]

You're welcome! Keep at it. Keep looking for jobs and applying. In the mean time, you can request to expedite on the basis of financial hardship. If the level 1 officer gives you a hard time, just kindly ask them to place the request for both the I-765/I-131 and provide you with the Referral ID for each request. Tell them you've enlisted the help of your Senator and have to provide the Senator's office with the referral ID.

I definately will call this morning... Though I got a mail saying "We are still reviewing your case there are no updates at this time".. I will reach out to them today... The wait is killing me. Thanks again for your input... I humbly appreciate.... God bless.

[GA0019]

look at my signature. That's my timeline. You will get your social security card soon, if you checked the box on the i-765 form.

thank you !! I must say i have been silent reader on sites and this thread !! You are one of the most helpful person active and have seen you help many and answer questions in detail.!!
I really hope and pray the best for you !! I will wait for my card !
Also thank you for the link you had posted in relation to list of evidence for a bonafide marriage .you took that effort to help others ! Thank you. God bless you !

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

I am atlanta filer. I just recieved my ead card last saturday. Do i need to visit ssa office for new ssn or ssn is issued automatically.i read somewhere its part of i765 form and i did verify that in application i sent. So what i need to do ? Wait for 7 business days as what is mentioned online or visit ssa myself ?
Thank you.

Look at my signature. That's my timeline. You will get your Social Security card soon, if you checked the box on the I-765 form.

[GA0019]

Need help

I am atlanta filer. I just recieved my ead card last saturday. Do i need to visit ssa office for new ssn or ssn is issued automatically.i read somewhere its part of i765 form and i did verify that in application i sent. So what i need to do ? Wait for 7 business days as what is mentioned online or visit ssa myself ?
Thank you.

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

You are blessed brother thanks a lot. Well i called today and they are out cos of the Columbus holiday lol. Well I'd try calling again tomorrow... It'd be 99days tomorrow since my PD.... Its all good... Thanks again I appreciate.. I might have to get an offer letter then. Thanks.

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A very big congrats to you and yours... Happy for you.

You're welcome! Keep at it. Keep looking for jobs and applying. In the mean time, you can request to expedite on the basis of financial hardship. If the level 1 officer gives you a hard time, just kindly ask them to place the request for both the I-765/I-131 and provide you with the Referral ID for each request. Tell them you've enlisted the help of your Senator and have to provide the Senator's office with the referral ID.

[ArizonaStarsAndStripes]

Yes, sorry. I didn't realize you were not F-1. The employment letter does not have to be an elaborate letter. It can just be an email offering you the job. The job also does not have to be a fancy job. ANY JOB will do. Some people have gotten lucky. They call to expedite based on financial hardship and they get the "New Card is being produced" status update shortly after. They never had to present evidence.

If you do not have an employment letter, you can try the financial hardship route. USCIS may or may not entertain it, but that does not matter. That's why you would enlist the help of your Senator right after placing the request to expedite.

You are blessed brother thanks a lot. Well i called today and they are out cos of the Columbus holiday lol. Well I'd try calling again tomorrow... It'd be 99days tomorrow since my PD.... Its all good... Thanks again I appreciate.. I might have to get an offer letter then. Thanks.

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My husband Called me from work and said new card is being produced. I checked and it's true by God's grace. Im soo happy. After so many fears and tears.
Thank you USCFFS. You've helped so many people here. it should be your job tbh
I can finally work

A very big congrats to you and yours... Happy for you.

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

My husband Called me from work and said new card is being produced. I checked and it's true by God's grace. Im soo happy. After so many fears and tears.
Thank you USCFFS. You've helped so many people here. it should be your job tbh
I can finally work

Haha! Congratulations! I am very happy for you BOTH! And thank you for your kind words! I am just paying it forward.
By the way, just because your expedite request took a little long, it does not mean it did not work. Remember that approval of the combo card depends entirely on clearance of your background checks, which no one has the power to expedite. So yours was approved as promptly as it could be approved.

All the best,

USCFFS