EAD Timeline: Updated

[ari4u]

[-Update-] Due to change in priorities and crazy schedules, I am unable to visit this forum as frequently as i would love to. I will still be updating this table whenever i find time. If you need to reach me or need to have your info added to the table, PM is the best option. Thanks


Hello Folks

Please post your EAD timeline here so others waiting can get an idea how long EAD takes to get approved. This table is only for EAD applicants in the c(9) category who have applied for a family based GC.

I-765 Processing dates at NBC

User	           ND	    Approval 	 Total

couch	        04/11/05    07/15/05    96  days		
Crusher	        04/13/05    06/08/05    57  days		
mspiggy	        04/19/05    06/14/05    60  days		
gamze	        04/20/05    06/07/05    49  days		
bobmano	        04/22/05    06/17/05    57  days		
amunshi         04/22/05    06/23/05    63  days		
jckii           04/23/05    06/15/05    54  days		
goodmaanc       05/09/05    06/15/05    38  days
Bhappy22        05/10/05    06/17/05    39  days		
kwensi          05/10/05    08/15/05    98  days
eggk            05/23/05    07/27/05    66  days
ema76           05/25/05    06/30/05    37  days		
QDude           05/26/05    06/24/05    30  days		
Amherst22       05/26/05    07/05/05    41  days		
ageorge         05/27/05    06/28/05    33  days		
Lunastar	05/28/05    07/28/05    62  days
montanagriz	05/31/05    07/01/05    32  days		
yellowhatbcvf	05/31/05    06/28/05    29  days		
zoomz00m	06/03/05    07/14/05    42  days		
kilonzi 	06/03/05    09/27/05    117 days		
runwindows	06/05/05    07/28/05	54  days		
edjen	        06/06/05    07/05/05	30  days		
njexpress	06/06/05    08/30/05    86  days   
nirukab 	06/09/05       --         --       
pondicherry	06/10/05    07/22/05	43  days		
dzizis	        06/10/05       --         --       
librau	        06/10/05       --         --
huska	        06/13/05       --         --       
katia	        06/14/05       --         --       
optmo	        06/16/05       --         --       
just married	06/17/05    08/04/05    49  days		
seefer	        06/17/05    08/09/05    54  days		
wait wait	06/17/05    08/31/05    76  days			
Ferdie H	06/20/05    08/16/05    58  days			
ridge88 	06/21/05       --         --        
Cherr1980	06/23/05    08/23/05    62  days		
ancsa   	06/27/05    09/19/05    85  days		
spatan	        06/23/05       --         --       
Koobe	        06/28/05    08/25/05    59  days		
meers	        06/29/05    08/24/05    57  days    
philaug28       06/30/05    10/03/05    96  days    
Ewa zabcia	07/06/05    09/01/05    58  days
pillowfight	07/06/05    08/31/05    57  days       
newinamerica	07/06/05    09/07/05    64  days
topgun2005	07/06/05    08/31/05    57  days            
ari4u	        07/11/05    11/09/05    120 days            
chigapo 	07/11/05    10/14/05    96  days            
hianktap	07/12/05       --         --       
MIKETHEWXGUY    07/11/05    09/06/05    58  days
Noob75	        07/11/05    09/07/05    59  days
hianktap        07/12/05       --          --
afterblues      07/12/05       --          --
prk770s	        07/15/05    09/07/05    55  days
madelief	07/15/05    09/16/05    64  days
vikas chopra	07/15/05    11/16/05    125 days  
foshizzy	07/15/05    09/08/05    56  days
gmoney	        07/18/05    09/30/05    75  days
ins2spice       07/22/05    09/15/05    56  days
lbcat27	        07/22/05    09/15/05    56  days
vandelay	08/05/05    09/30/05    57  days
gringo		08/05/05       xx         xx
Van5152         08/07/05    10/18/05    73  days
Glacier05	08/12/05    12/20/05    131 days
sameergupta     08/18/05    10/22/05    66  days
SimpleSeason	08/22/05    10/27/05    67  days
Anna05  	08/22/05       --         --       
Akssriva	08/22/05    10/21/05    61  days
joony215    	08/24/05    10/31/05    69  days
meteora   	08/25/05    11/08/05    76  days
ptr2477   	08/25/05       --         --       
dell22    	09/05/05       --         --       
MaxiumVelocity	09/09/05    11/23/05    76  days
hbr11     	09/09/05    11/16/05    69  days
tdanley74	09/17/05    11/19/05    64  days
Mr Bean 	09/19/05    11/18/05    61  days
nitinkoka 	09/19/05    11/21/05    64  days
Froddan 	09/28/05    11/22/05    56  days
samlooker	09/29/05    11/23/05    56  days
sweetart	09/30/05    12/19/05    81  days
arm25   	10/04/05    12/28/05    86  days
krakow007 	10/06/05    12/30/05    86  days
MLITPTOEP 	10/06/05       --         --       
rajeshfromLA	10/10/05       --         --       
em_2005 	10/11/05    01/19/06    101 days
dude2005 	10/11/05    01/11/06    93  days
falcon7a	10/12/05    12/27/05    77  days
smartspider 	10/13/05    12/16/05    65  days
Pinturicchio	10/14/05    12/07/05    55  days
ell_emm 	10/19/05    12/16/05    59  days
AppleYao 	10/20/05    12/14/05    55  days
dBIR    	10/24/05    01/19/06    88  days
honeyc74	10/25/05    03/03/06    130 days
LKsteele 	10/26/05    12/28/05    58  days
irachka  	11/09/05    02/08/06    92  days
bps01    	11/10/05    12/21/05    42  days
js1234   	11/10/05    01/26/06    78  days
zhm     	11/10/05       --         --       
brandonresume	11/15/05    02/10/06    88  days
cwtt    	11/16/05       --         --       
njkuri  	11/17/05    02/08/06    84  days
Hiddendragon38	11/22/05    01/19/06    59  days
MaqOuzo	        11/22/05    02/28/06    99  days
sgsnathan	11/22/05    01/23/06    63  days
My Melody	11/25/05    02/10/06    78  days
alexdolly	12/06/05    03/03/06    88  days
Syrusss 	12/06/05    03/03/06    88  days
needurhelp	12/19/05    02/15/06    59  days
eric v  	01/09/06    03/21/06    72  days
lakelady	01/18/06    03/23/06    65  days
shahpr787	01/21/06    03/22/06    61  days
Flyer729	01/30/06    04/18/06    79  days
Renax   	02/03/06    04/28/06    85  days
fedup2k6	02/06/06       --         --      
walidandkelly	02/06/06       --         --       
asdrubal22	02/08/06       --         --        
gaby_flaks	02/13/06    04/28/06    75  days
PriyaB  	02/17/06    05/03/06    76  days
qa13    	02/17/06       --         --       
immg    	02/21/06    04/28/06    67  days
payala  	02/23/06    05/10/06    77  days
hbb 	        02/24/06    05/12/06    78  days
dkla    	02/27/06       --         --       
ilford  	02/27/06    05/12/06    75  days
eadhelp 	02/28/06       --         --       
lively  	03/03/06    05/08/06    67  days
Fonzie  	03/07/06    05/31/06    86  days
chaimdan   	03/13/06    05/19/06    68  days
venus21    	03/17/06       --         --       
demashkieh 	03/20/06    06/21/06    94  days
juno    	03/20/06       --         --       
YVILLANUA 	03/21/06    05/30/06    71  days
linusj  	03/21/06    06/09/06    81  days
eugene176   	03/22/06    05/24/06    64  days
acftech 	03/23/06    05/25/06    64  days
patty579   	03/29/06       --         --       
wifey246 	04/04/06    05/31/06    58  days
little_britain  04/05/06       --         --       
bhappy22 	04/05/06       --         --       
tig3    	04/12/06    06/22/06    72  days
raduilie	04/14/06    06/02/06    50  days
waiting31	04/17/06       --         --       
phonyee 	04/18/06    06/28/06    72  days
frannod 	04/25/06       --         --       
Singhsmiles	04/25/06       --         --       
someitguy	04/27/06    07/11/06    78  days
indian_4	04/26/06       --         --       
miamilover	04/28/06    07/04/06    68  days
speedbird	04/28/06    07/04/06    68  days
running_swede	05/01/06    07/10/06    67  days 
chokolat	05/01/06       --         --       
hubert  	05/01/06    07/04/06    65  days
Homermn2001	05/01/06    07/17/06    78  days  
dj36    	05/16/06    08/08/06    85  days  
TerraCotta	05/30/06       --         --       
JustCounting	05/29/06    08/18/06    74  days  
blondy  	05/30/06       --         --       
harry79 	06/13/06       --         --       
Addie_Goodvibes	06/23/06       --         --       
vik2006 	06/23/06    09/05/06    75  days  
sarrebal 	06/26/06    09/12/06    79  days  
dr_lha  	06/27/06    09/06/06    72  days  
workhomes2003	06/27/06    09/15/06    81  days  
vmelni  	07/05/06    09/17/06    72  days  
thira80 	07/19/06       --         --       
tobagott	09/14/06       --         --       
mrs_s   	07/17/06    09/20/06    66  days  
MrMystery	07/14/06    09/21/06    70  days  
cdnchris	07/25/06       --         --       
NeShawn 	07/05/06    09/18/06    76  days  

Announcement
1. Got your EAD? You can look here for the AOS Interview Timeline thread.
2. Got RFE? You can look here for the RFE Timeline thread.
3. LUD and Online status updates are getting out of sync with EAD approvals.
4. Approval E-Mails are sent from CRIS and you may want to scan your Junk-mail folder to look for these.
5. Here is zoomz00m's Original EAD Thread

Updates:
1. Total days are calculated from ND as this is the date when actual procesing starts.

Posting Rules
1. Only family based c(9) category
2. Please do not quote/copy this table in your post as it clutters the thread. Only post your timeline and i will update this table.
3. Please post wisely


Suggestions/questions welcome. Please look at your timeline and let me know if i missed out on something or if there is an error in the entry. Thanks for your help and support.

[newinamerica]

Filed AOS, EAD, AP on 6/24/05.

Receipt Date: 6/27/05
Notice Date: 7/6/05
Finngerprinting/Biometrics: 7/15/05
biometrics received: 7/27/05
EAD: not approved yet

[Butterfly_Azul]

Could someone please answer my question?
My husband applied for an EAD, all we want to know is if he needs to go get his fingerprinting done as a walk-in or do we have to wait to recieve a notice to call and make an appointment? Also what is the cost to get these done?His ND is August 10 '05. We would really appreciate a relpy, thanks.

[meers]

Could someone please answer my question?
My husband applied for an EAD, all we want to know is if he needs to go get his fingerprinting done as a walk-in or do we have to wait to recieve a notice to call and make an appointment? Also what is the cost to get these done?His ND is August 10 '05. We would really appreciate a relpy, thanks.

If you know his ND, that means you already received the NOAs. if the NOA asks you to call the 1-800 number to make an appt. for FP, then I guess you should go ahead and call the no. and make the appt. and depending on how long you have to wait for the FP appt., you can try to do a walkin to the nearest center. But , if the NOA asks you to wait for the FP appt. letter from them (which seems to be the new procedure), then you have to wait for the appt. letter.

[ari4u]

Could someone please answer my question?
My husband applied for an EAD, all we want to know is if he needs to go get his fingerprinting done as a walk-in or do we have to wait to recieve a notice to call and make an appointment? Also what is the cost to get these done?His ND is August 10 '05. We would really appreciate a relpy, thanks.

FP/Biometrics fees of $70 is included with the I-485 fees, hence you dont have to pay extra for FP.

[cherr1980]

Ari4u, my FP & Bio were done on 08/09/05.

thanks!

[Ferdie H]

I485/I130/I131/I765 (NBC)
Filing date 06/03/2005
NOA date 06/20/2005
Biometrics 08/12/2005

EAD
Approval 08/16/2005
Received 08/29/2005
Note: On 8/16/2005 received an email stating that the new card has been ordered. Status changed to "Approval Notice has been sent" on 08/24/2005. The card on my hand on 08/29/2005.

AP
Approval 08/16/2005
Received 08/22/2005

[ari4u]

I485/I130/I131/I765 (NBC)
Filing date 06/03/2005
NOA date 06/20/2005
Biometrics 08/12/2005

EAD
Approval 08/16/2005
Received 08/29/2005
Note: On 8/16/2005 received an email stating that the new card has been ordered. Status changed to "Approval Notice has been sent" on 08/24/2005. The card on my hand on 08/29/2005.

AP
Approval 08/16/2005
Received 08/22/2005

Ferdie, Can you give your exact RD, ND?

[wait-wait]

Just received message stating that my EAD is approved today.

To those still waiting: seems to me the approval email always sent on Tuesdays and Thursdays (night), also the updates for NBC processing date.

Actually I have scheduled walk-in appointment on 9/2, now it save a trip for me.

This has taken really long for me. 2 days away from 90 days. Plus the delay and Plus the time we wait for name check happened in the application for my husband's citizenship (13 months).

Good lucks to all !

[topgun2005]

my I-765 is approved today--topgun2005

[akssriva]

The 765 receipt notice stated that USCIS would schedule my FP. But I went ahead and scheduled it myself and completed it today. Could this be a problem down the line?

My Timeline thus far:

EAD application mailed: Aug 17
Receipt Date: Aug 18
Checkes Cashed: Aug 24
FP/Biometrics: Aug 31

[akssriva]

If you know his ND, that means you already received the NOAs. if the NOA asks you to call the 1-800 number to make an appt. for FP, then I guess you should go ahead and call the no. and make the appt. and depending on how long you have to wait for the FP appt., you can try to do a walkin to the nearest center. But , if the NOA asks you to wait for the FP appt. letter from them (which seems to be the new procedure), then you have to wait for the appt. letter.

My receipt notice asked me to wait for the FP appointment in the mail but I called the 800# and got the FP done today. Will this cause a problem down the line? Does the USCIS dictate when I can get my FP done? A bit worried now.

[pillowfight]

my I-765 is approved today--topgun2005

congratulations!!!
may i ask what part of the country you live in?

[philaug28]

Hello everybody ,

I just maile the RFE to the USCIS this morning it is expected to be arrived in 2 or 3 days . Now the counting continue . Please Add it to the list .

[pillowfight]

I just got the email today, saying that my EAD application was approved 8/31/2005. Yes! It looks like they have moved past the posted processing date.

Good luck folks. I will post when I receive the actual letter and card.

If it matters to anyone, I live in California, and we sent all our stuff to the Chicago National Benefits Center.

[Ewa zabcia]

hi guys,

my husband checked my status today my and EAD was approved finally, I don't know how long it will take to get it but hopefully very soon - i will keep you posted!

good luck i go celebrate

[abhp123]

Hi there,

My Reicipt notice says that USCIS will send another letter for FP appointment..I was wondering if I can go ahead an schedule it myself or should I just wait?

Wait-wait..how were you able to schedule the FP appointment on your own? What kind of info did they need?

Thanks a lot.

Just received message stating that my EAD is approved today.

To those still waiting: seems to me the approval email always sent on Tuesdays and Thursdays (night), also the updates for NBC processing date.

Actually I have scheduled walk-in appointment on 9/2, now it save a trip for me.

This has taken really long for me. 2 days away from 90 days. Plus the delay and Plus the time we wait for name check happened in the application for my husband's citizenship (13 months).

Good lucks to all !

[Koobe]

Dear All,

I am from CA, and I got an email saying the that approval letter was sent on 31 August. Will update when I get the actual card.

[akssriva]

Hi there,

My Reicipt notice says that USCIS will send another letter for FP appointment..I was wondering if I can go ahead an schedule it myself or should I just wait?

Wait-wait..how were you able to schedule the FP appointment on your own? What kind of info did they need?

Thanks a lot.

I received the same instructions but went ahead and called the USCIS 800# and got the appointment. Completed FP yesterday. Hope this won't cause a problem.

[abhp123]

Is the 1-800 no. the same as the natiocal customer service number?

thanks.

[ari4u]

Is the 1-800 no. the same as the natiocal customer service number?

thanks.

Yes: 1-800-375-5283

[MIKETHEWXGUY]

My details are in my signature...thanks for keeping this timeline active!

[topgun2005]

congratulations!!!
may i ask what part of the country you live in?

Arizona

[ari4u]

My details are in my signature...thanks for keeping this timeline active!

Mike, Can you provide your exact RD and ND?
Thanks

[ari4u]

Hello all,
Need your opinion on this one. Till now, the total number of days shown in the table were calculated from the RD to the AD. We all know that the actual processing for the EAD starts from the ND. So for information sake, I have added a new column in the excel sheet to show the total days from the ND to the AD. Those numbers might actually bring a smile on your face .

Pl let me know if you wish to see both timelines or only one and also which one. I have only updated the excel sheet for now. Will take action as per the decision here.

Thanks!

[foshizzy]

....... let me know if you wish to see both timelines or only one and also which one. I have only updated the excel sheet for now. Will take action as per the decision here.

Ari4u,

Thanks for spicing up the table in excel format... It is much more readable..
Actually, I don't mind if you just keep the Excel sheet updated with the detailed columns and post just a concise version on the first post... This will reduce the amount of data entry you have to do...

Those who need details can just look at the excel file...

Thanks and keep up the great work... I guess you are next in line for the approval...

[abhp123]

Thanks ari4u for all the work. I have another question...has anyone waited for the FP/Bio appointment letter to arrive from the USCIS? How long does it take?

Does anybody know the implications of taking an appointment for FP on your own when the USCIS say that they will send an appointment letter seperately?

Thanks a bunch!

[Koobe]

Dear All,
I have the EAD in hand today as of 2nd Sept, 2005. I think we will need to move on to another thread of when do we get interview/green card.....

Good Luck......

[ari4u]

Dear All,
I have the EAD in hand today as of 2nd Sept, 2005. I think we will need to move on to another thread of when do we get interview/green card.....

Good Luck......

You may want to look here..
http://www.immigrationportal.com/sho...d.php?t=183336

Maybe someone can step forward and maintain a table for the interview timeline???

[ari4u]

Thanks ari4u for all the work. I have another question...has anyone waited for the FP/Bio appointment letter to arrive from the USCIS? How long does it take?

Does anybody know the implications of taking an appointment for FP on your own when the USCIS say that they will send an appointment letter seperately?

Thanks a bunch!

Im not sure of this new procedure. In my opinion, you could walk-in and have your FP done as long as you know your ASC codes. Some users here have done a successful walk-in for FP after giving up waiting for the FP appt letter to arrive in mail. Once done with FP, you could call the FBI number to check if they processed your FP and returned the results back to USCIS.