January 2010 Filers, post here

[Rabin]

My DO is NEWARK (NJ)
01/26/2010 (Day 1): Mail package-I-130,I-485, I-693, I-765, I-864, G-325A to Chicago lockbox Via USPS EXP. Mail.
01/27/2010 (Day 2): Package received by USCIS.
02/02/2010 (Day 8): Check cashed.
02/06/2010 (Day 12):Received NOA- (1-797C) for I-130,I-465 & I-765 by mail dd. 02/02/2010.
02/12/2010 (Day 18): Received ASC (Biometrics letter) for 02/22/2010 by mail.
02/22/2010 (Day 28): Biometrics done.

 

[Lexin]

Hi,

Lexin did you sign up for email notifications? I did and I've already received 2 email about EAD Card production. One on March 18th and second one today. I think that you should receive yours really soon.
I'm becoming more and more nervous about the upcoming interview on 04/12 because I still didn't get a duplicate of I-94. I filed a form for the duplicate (I-102) along with other AOS applications but still nothing. I have a copy of I-94 original and original passport with admission stamp but I'm afraid that IO may put my case on hold until I give them I-94 duplicate. Hopefully I got it before the interview.

Hey, unfortunately i didn't know about the email notification forms till after i mailed my applications. Thats why i'm always in the dark regarding my app. status. I see Chicagomixed and Fancyjagirl are on the same stage. I say within the next couple days you will get your EAD

 

[fancyjagirl]

i signed up for email notification but i didnt realize that i only did it for the i485 so when everyone saying they got email i was like y arent they updating my case or sending me any email.what i did is go on to their website ,then go to check my status n then i put the i765 msc number n they tell u whats going on with the work permit not the i485 but im guess wen the interview is done they will send email notification for the i485.they however do update the i485 by stating that its update just by the date that it was but my i485 is still saying initial review something like that. where are u now in the process?wen is ur interview date?mine is the 20th of next month and i dont have any social number n they ask for joint assets which u cant get without the social number so im hoping they will send the work permit so i can go up the social security office and apply for the social,which i dont know when i will get that

 

[Eiredpf]

i signed up for email notification but i didnt realize that i only did it for the i485 so when everyone saying they got email i was like y arent they updating my case or sending me any email.what i did is go on to their website ,then go to check my status n then i put the i765 msc number n they tell u whats going on with the work permit not the i485 but im guess wen the interview is done they will send email notification for the i485.they however do update the i485 by stating that its update just by the date that it was but my i485 is still saying initial review something like that. where are u now in the process?wen is ur interview date?mine is the 20th of next month and i dont have any social number n they ask for joint assets which u cant get without the social number so im hoping they will send the work permit so i can go up the social security office and apply for the social,which i dont know when i will get that

Heres a handy tip for to show joint assets, nearly all american bank account require that you have a SSN to open a bank account. However there is one exception, Bank of America. Just head down to a branch with your significant other, bring two forms of ID each and your marriage cert and you ll be able to open a joint account.
One problem about not having the SSN is that it can limit the amount of joint documents you can have like health insurance. Myself and my wife arent sure about what to do about these joint docs, we only have bank accounts and lease. The utility board out here will only allow one name on them and thats under my wifes name, Comcast we've rang like 4/5 times asking them to add myself to the bill yet when they get delivered they still only have my wifes name. Bit concerned about this one but hopefully should be ok.

Also I received two emails for EAD around the 10th but still havent gotten yet, hopefully it'll be here soon.

 

[fancyjagirl]

received the work permit today

 

[Lexin]

received the work permit today

Congratulations !!! What is your complete timeline so we can have a sense of idea.. thanks

 

[narayana7]

It means your Employment Authorization Document(EAD) is in production state and will reach your mailbox pretty soon. As for the I-485 that will change after your interview day depending on the decision made by the IO. Most likely your interview will be in April. Good Luck!

For my Wife:

USC Sponsoring Wife:

Here is the timeline:

DATE STATUS
20-Jan-10 Application sent to Chicago, IL - Day 1
23-Jan-10 USCIS Received Application - Day 3
24-Jan-10 Check Cleared
27-Jan-10 Notice of Action Received
29-Jan-10 Biometrics Notification
12-Feb-10 Biometrics Date (Could not complete as ASC Finger Print Machine not working) rescheduled
02-Mar-10 Biometrics done successfully
XX-XXX-XX Waiting for I 765 ?
XX-XXX-XX Interview Letter ?
XX-XXX-XX Interview Date ?
XX-XXX-XX Green Card ?

On 18th March 2010, on checking the status of my case, On I-765 application status, it is showing as Document Production or Oath Ceremony. But today ( March 24 2010) the status was updated with today's date and it showing as on I-765, " On March 23, we ordered production of new card. Pl allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you". Can anyone explain, is there any difference of meaning on the messages as of 18th March and 23rd March 2010.

Where as on the status of I-130 and I-485 - showing as Intial Review.

Can anyone elaborate on this?

Thanks
Narayan

Ca
Appreciate, if anyone explain on both?

 

[realcool1]

For my Wife:

USC Sponsoring Wife:

Here is the timeline:

yes you might get another hard LUD say document has been sent,you will get that 2moro.congrats,and you step will go a step backward saying document sent.

DATE STATUS
20-Jan-10 Application sent to Chicago, IL - Day 1
23-Jan-10 USCIS Received Application - Day 3
24-Jan-10 Check Cleared
27-Jan-10 Notice of Action Received
29-Jan-10 Biometrics Notification
12-Feb-10 Biometrics Date (Could not complete as ASC Finger Print Machine not working) rescheduled
02-Mar-10 Biometrics done successfully
XX-XXX-XX Waiting for I 765 ?
XX-XXX-XX Interview Letter ?
XX-XXX-XX Interview Date ?
XX-XXX-XX Green Card ?

On 18th March 2010, on checking the status of my case, On I-765 application status, it is showing as Document Production or Oath Ceremony. But today ( March 24 2010) the status was updated with today's date and it showing as on I-765, " On March 23, we ordered production of new card. Pl allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you". Can anyone explain, is there any difference of meaning on the messages as of 18th March and 23rd March 2010.

Where as on the status of I-130 and I-485 - showing as Intial Review.

Can anyone elaborate on this?

Thanks
Narayan

Ca
Appreciate, if anyone explain on both?

yes you will get another mail by 2moro saying document has been sent and its will go a step backward in the step procedure,that mean your document has been sent. but EAD will be dated 18th or march,the second card production on the 24th of march means the card is ready and ready to be sent.congrats.

 

[narayana7]

yes you will get another mail by 2moro saying document has been sent and its will go a step backward in the step procedure,that mean your document has been sent. but EAD will be dated 18th or march,the second card production on the 24th of march means the card is ready and ready to be sent.congrats.

Thanks buddy,

For the clarification. is EAD card comes first followed by IL? Somewhere I have come across that IL receives first followed by EAD. I am not sure why this is so?

I have gone through Realcool timeline on his application, Did you get your IL letter? Just wanted to check.

Thanks once again buddy.

Narayan

 

[narayana7]

For my Wife:

USC Sponsoring Wife:

Here is the timeline:

DATE STATUS
20-Jan-10 Application sent to Chicago, IL - Day 1
23-Jan-10 USCIS Received Application - Day 3
24-Jan-10 Check Cleared
27-Jan-10 Notice of Action Received
29-Jan-10 Biometrics Notification
12-Feb-10 Biometrics Date (Could not complete as ASC Finger Print Machine not working) rescheduled
02-Mar-10 Biometrics done successfully
XX-XXX-XX Waiting for I 765 ?
XX-XXX-XX Interview Letter ?
XX-XXX-XX Interview Date ?
XX-XXX-XX Green Card ?

On 18th March 2010, on checking the status of my case, On I-765 application status, it is showing as Document Production or Oath Ceremony. But today ( March 24 2010) the status was updated with today's date and it showing as on I-765, " On March 23, we ordered production of new card. Pl allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you". Can anyone explain, is there any difference of meaning on the messages as of 18th March and 23rd March 2010.

Where as on the status of I-130 and I-485 - showing as Intial Review.

Can anyone elaborate on this?

Thanks
Narayan


Here is the update text message I got on my mobile:

Quote
" Post Decision Activity"

On March 24 2010, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I-765 Application for Employment Authorization. Please follow instructions bla...bla.. bla.

Unquote

Is this means that EAD approved and mailed the EAD Card? I wish that should the same. Can anyone highlight on this and also we would be the next step?

Thanks
Narayan

 

[realcool1]

Thanks buddy,

For the clarification. is EAD card comes first followed by IL? Somewhere I have come across that IL receives first followed by EAD. I am not sure why this is so?

I have gone through Realcool timeline on his application, Did you get your IL letter? Just wanted to check.




Thanks once again buddy.

Narayan

if you got RFE,you will get the EAD before the IL.i have my received my IL i got 2 RFE during my application

On March 24 2010, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I-765 Application for Employment Authorization. Please follow instructions bla...bla.. bla.



Is this means that EAD approved and mailed the EAD Card? I wish that should the same. Can anyone highlight on this and also we would be the next step?

Thanks
Narayan

YES it has been approved, you might get a follow up LUD mail by tomorrow stating EAD card sent,that means it has been mail today. hope this is good enough for you,if you have more question ask DEC09filer.

 

[Eiredpf]

Finally found out what happened my EAD, check this out:

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

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Application Type: I765 , APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION

Current Status: Card Returned as Undeliverable

On March 24, 2010, the post office returned the Card we mailed to you as undeliverable. Please call 1-800-375-5283 to update your mailing address.

- Strange that everything else from USCIS has got to me without any problems, guess it'll be another week or so until I get the card. Will ring them tomo to confirm the address.

 

[narayana7]

if you got RFE,you will get the EAD before the IL.i have my received my IL i got 2 RFE during my application





YES it has been approved, you might get a follow up LUD mail by tomorrow stating EAD card sent,that means it has been mail today. hope this is good enough for you,if you have more question ask DEC09filer.

Thanks for the update.

On I-485 and I-130 the status still showing as Initial Review. Is there any time lag for this status to change?

Narayan

 

[realcool1]

if you got RFE,you will get the EAD before the IL.i have my received my IL i got 2 RFE during my application





YES it has been approved, you might get a follow up LUD mail by tomorrow stating EAD card sent,that means it has been mail today. hope this is good enough for you,if you have more question ask DEC09filer.

Thanks for the update.

On I-485 and I-130 the status still showing as Initial Review. Is there any time lag for this status to change?

Narayan

it might not change till you get you green card or if you get an RFE on 485

 

[victor9]

Thanks for the update.

On I-485 and I-130 the status still showing as Initial Review. Is there any time lag for this status to change?

Narayan

Dude you seem to freak out a lot. Relax a bit. I filed on Jan 10th and my 485 still shows Accepted. Not even initial review. Although there is a LUD after my bio-metric. So, is this normal?

I have read somewhere that the online status does not truly reflect what's going on, unless its a RFE. Also, somewhere I read that I485 is transferred from MSC to Field office where it sits on shelf till your interview date. Only after the interview when the officer makes the decision you can expect updates on it. Don't hold me to this. Is there anyone who can confirm this?

 

[mmamminna]

Does anyone have a checklist for documents for a parent's interview for AOS? Also, any new documents that we have not presented for the application that we need for the interview? TIA

 

[Lexin]

Thanks for the update.

On I-485 and I-130 the status still showing as Initial Review. Is there any time lag for this status to change?

Narayan

I did explained it to you clearly few days ago about the entire process, seems like you have hard time understanding or.... just sit back and check your mailbox my friend. There is no need to FREAK OUT!!!!

 

[narayana7]

I did explained it to you clearly few days ago about the entire process, seems like you have hard time understanding or.... just sit back and check your mailbox my friend. There is no need to FREAK OUT!!!!

Thanks Lexin,

I understand the process. However, due to compelling circumstances at my country, i.e. my wife's (who is waiting for her GC) mother is in advanced stage of cancer and she may collapse at any time as per Doctor. Her mother wanted to see daughter during this final days and so is the case with daughter. This is the reason for which I was anxious to know.

Thanks once again .

Narayan

 

[fushy]

Thanks for your reply on page 5 , realcool...
So here's a quick question: Do all Chicago applicants have their receipt number starting with MSC? How does this work? Mine does. I am filing from Pittsburgh.
Thanks!!

DATE STATUS
28-Jan-10 Application sent to Chicago (I130, I485, I131, I765, medical etc), IL - Day 1
29-Jan-10 USCIS Received Application - Day 2
04-Feb-10 NOAs mailed -Day 7
05-Feb-10 Checks cleared -Day 8
11-Feb-10 NOAs received- Day 14
16-Feb-10 Biometrics Appointment for 3/1/10 - Day 19
18-Feb-10 Biometrics done (walk in) Day 21
XX-XXX-XX Employment Authorization Document Received I-765
XX-XXX-XX Interview Letter
XX-XXX-XX Interview Date
XX-XXX-XX Green Card Received

 

[victor9]

Thanks Lexin,

I understand the process. However, due to compelling circumstances at my country, i.e. my wife's (who is waiting for her GC) mother is in advanced stage of cancer and she may collapse at any time as per Doctor. Her mother wanted to see daughter during this final days and so is the case with daughter. This is the reason for which I was anxious to know.

Thanks once again .

Narayan

Dude,

If that's the case, take an infopass and see if you can "initiate" a meeting. I am not sure even if you can do something like this, but if you cannot at-least the officer will issue you an AP. That way she can fly and you can reschedule the appt if it arrives while she is away. I am sure USCIS IO process accommodates valid reasons.