Oct 2009 filers, post here.

After FP. I went online and check case status today, not thing is going on, still in Initial Review. It has been a week already?????


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08/26/09: Came to U.S.
08/12/09: Married to a USC.
09/16/09: Applications sent for AOS (485/130/765/131).
09/23/09: Received notice receipt
10/25/09: Called USCIS to ask why I have not received anything
10/29/09: Receive Fingerprint notice scheduled (11/12/09)
11/12/09: Done biometrics. (Told EAD approved, wait about 10 days to receive)
Waiting...
 
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ap51672 said:
Updating my timeline

10/07/09 - Package sent to Chicago (I-130 approval, I-485, I-864, I-765, I-131, I-693 and G-325A)
10/08/09 - Documents received at Chicago
10/16/09 - Checks Cashed
10/22/09 - NOA recieved for I-485, I-765, I-130, I-765
10/24/09 - Recieved letter for Biometrics appointment
11/10/09 - Biometrics appointment date at Oakland, CA - ASC
10/27/09 - Biometrics done by walkin at San Jose, CA - ASC
11/09/09 - Recieved letter for Interview on 12/11/09
12/11/09 - Interview Date
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hello ap51672 - wondering if you have received your EAD card?
 
maihuynh82 said:
After FP. I went online and check case status today, not thing is going on, still in Initial Review. It has been a week already?????


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08/26/09: Came to U.S.
08/12/09: Married to a USC.
09/16/09: Applications sent for AOS (485/130/765/131).
09/23/09: Received notice receipt
10/25/09: Called USCIS to ask why I have not received anything
10/29/09: Receive Fingerprint notice scheduled (11/12/09)
11/12/09: Done biometrics. (Told EAD approved, wait about 10 days to receive)
Waiting...
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hello maihuynh - wondering who informed you that the EAD was approved? My FP was done 11/06 but I haven't received any update since... :(
 
confused_alien said:
hello maihuynh - wondering who informed you that the EAD was approved? My FP was done 11/06 but I haven't received any update since... :(
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The lady that work in INS office in Jackson Mississippi called to USCIS for me and asked the guy and was told my EAD approved. I need to wait 10 days or more to receive it. He also told us that I only need 1 time bio. done and they will transfer to other.

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08/26/07: Came to U.S. on F-1 Visa
08/12/09: Married to a USC. ( after 2 years living together)
09/16/09: Package sent to Chicago (485/130/765/131).
09/23/09: Received notice receipt
10/25/09: Called USCIS to ask why I have not received anything
10/28/09: Travel documents approved notice
10/29/09: Receive Fingerprint notice scheduled on 11/12/09
11/12/09: Done biometrics. (Told EAD approved, wait about 10 days to receive)
Waiting..
 
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confused_alien said:
hello ap51672 - wondering if you have received your EAD card?
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Have not recieved the EAD or AP. Not sure why I have not recieved it. I see here that pretty much everybody has recieved their EAD and AP within 3-4 weeks after their FP. Its been more than 3 weeks since we did the FP.
 
ap51672 said:
Have not recieved the EAD or AP. Not sure why I have not recieved it. I see here that pretty much everybody has recieved their EAD and AP within 3-4 weeks after their FP. Its been more than 3 weeks since we did the FP.
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My travel document approved on October 16, but they did not sent to me until I called them. At the end the sent them to me 10/28/09. :mad::mad:I think sometimes USCIS feel sleepy or sth. so they forget..:confused::confused::(
Almost everybody in here, their timeline pretty fast and quick. Accept me. I'm bad luck or some???
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03/26/07: Met my love in Vietnam
08/26/07: Came to U.S. on F-1 Visa. (Mississippi school)
08/12/09: Married to a USC. ( after 2 years living together)
09/16/09: Package sent to Chicago (485/130/765/131).
09/23/09: Received notice receipts.
10/25/09: Called USCIS to ask why I have not received anything
10/28/09: Travel documents approved notice
10/29/09: Receive Fingerprint notice scheduled (11/12/09)
11/12/09: Done biometrics. (Told EAD approved, wait about 10 days to receive)
Waiting...?????
 
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maihuynh82 said:
My travel document approved on October 16, but they did not sent to me until I called them. At the end the sent them to me 10/28/09. :mad::mad:I think sometimes USCIS feel sleepy or sth. so they forget..:confused::confused::(
Almost everybody in here, their timeline pretty fast and quick. Accept me. I'm bad luck or some???
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03/26/07: Met my love in Vietnam
08/26/07: Came to U.S. on F-1 Visa. (Mississippi school)
08/12/09: Married to a USC. ( after 2 years living together)
09/16/09: Package sent to Chicago (485/130/765/131).
09/23/09: Received notice receipts.
10/25/09: Called USCIS to ask why I have not received anything
10/28/09: Travel documents approved notice
10/29/09: Receive Fingerprint notice scheduled (11/12/09)
11/12/09: Done biometrics. (Told EAD approved, wait about 10 days to receive)
Waiting...?????
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ap51672 - thanks for your reply. yeah, wondered why it took so long.. looks like you did your FP a bit over a week earlier than me... i got nothing back either... :( i noticed some even had their EAD/Travel Document ordered within 1 week of their FP.

maihuynh - according to what they told you, you should receive your EAD sometime soon no? what number did you call to follow up on the travel document?
I tried to call USCIS earlier but only got the recording update status, which is saying they received my application. :(

well good luck to all of us then.. hope you all receive the docs soon too!!
 
confused_alien said:
ap51672 - thanks for your reply. yeah, wondered why it took so long.. looks like you did your FP a bit over a week earlier than me... i got nothing back either... :( i noticed some even had their EAD/Travel Document ordered within 1 week of their FP.

maihuynh - according to what they told you, you should receive your EAD sometime soon no? what number did you call to follow up on the travel document?
I tried to call USCIS earlier but only got the recording update status, which is saying they received my application. :(

well good luck to all of us then.. hope you all receive the docs soon too!!
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I know my Travel document approved long time ago because the date issued on I-512L is 10/16/09.

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03/26/07: Met my love in Vietnam
08/26/07: Came to U.S. on F-1 Visa. (Mississippi school)
08/12/09: Married to a USC. ( after 2 years living together)
09/16/09: Package sent to Chicago (485/130/765/131).
09/23/09: Received notice receipts.
10/25/09: Called USCIS to ask why I have not received anything
10/28/09: Travel documents approved notice
10/29/09: Receive Fingerprint notice scheduled (11/12/09)
11/12/09: Done biometrics. (Told EAD approved, wait about 10 days to receive)
Waiting...?????
 
Seems the most of us are waiting for the EAD, update in status and the ultimate Interview date. Wish everyone the best... I am hating the wait :( Had my FP on the 3rd and there is still silence. Hope by next week I will be surprised:)
 
Here the funny thing is my Travel Document approved but when I check my case status, i till see it still in Initial Review..

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03/26/07: Met my love in Vietnam
08/26/07: Came to U.S. on F-1 Visa. (Mississippi school)
08/12/09: Married to a USC. ( after 2 years living together)
09/16/09: Package sent to Chicago (485/130/765/131).
09/23/09: Received notice receipts.
10/25/09: Called USCIS to ask why I have not received anything
10/28/09: Travel documents approved notice
10/29/09: Receive Fingerprint notice scheduled (11/12/09)
11/12/09: Done biometrics. (Told EAD approved, wait about 10 days to receive)
Waiting...?????
 
monsoonbreeze79 said:
Seems the most of us are waiting for the EAD, update in status and the ultimate Interview date. Wish everyone the best... I am hating the wait :( Had my FP on the 3rd and there is still silence. Hope by next week I will be surprised:)
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Yes monsoonbreeze, I agree with you. Hate the wait!! I think ours were sent in and FP was done about the same time.. Best wishes for all of us!

Does anyone know if there is to call them and ask for update?
 
maihuynh82 said:
Here the funny thing is my Travel Document approved but when I check my case status, i till see it still in Initial Review..

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03/26/07: Met my love in Vietnam
08/26/07: Came to U.S. on F-1 Visa. (Mississippi school)
08/12/09: Married to a USC. ( after 2 years living together)
09/16/09: Package sent to Chicago (485/130/765/131).
09/23/09: Received notice receipts.
10/25/09: Called USCIS to ask why I have not received anything
10/28/09: Travel documents approved notice
10/29/09: Receive Fingerprint notice scheduled (11/12/09)
11/12/09: Done biometrics. (Told EAD approved, wait about 10 days to receive)
Waiting...?????
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maihuynh - mine has also been on the initial review since the very beginning (although in my case, there is no travel documents approval or anything sent to me yet) :( looks like they don't update it. i called the uscis general number and only was able to get the recording and was told everything is still on initial review.
 
confused_alien said:
maihuynh - mine has also been on the initial review since the very beginning (although in my case, there is no travel documents approval or anything sent to me yet) :( looks like they don't update it. i called the uscis general number and only was able to get the recording and was told everything is still on initial review.
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confused_alien, You need to follow the instruction to talk to them, not just to hear to recording... If I'm right, after hearing the recording, you should click on 9, then 3 and you will be connected to them.


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03/26/07: Met my love in Vietnam
08/26/07: Came to U.S. on F-1 Visa. (Mississippi school)
08/12/09: Married to a USC. ( after 2 years living together)
09/16/09: Package sent to Chicago (485/130/765/131).
09/23/09: Received notice receipts.
10/25/09: Called USCIS to ask why I have not received anything
10/28/09: Travel documents approved notice
10/29/09: Receive Fingerprint notice scheduled (11/12/09)
11/12/09: Done biometrics. (Told EAD approved, wait about 10 days to receive)
Waiting...?????
 
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confused_alien said:
looks like they don't update it.
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Not all cases are updated routinely, so don't read too much into it. My cases didnt even appear online till after my FP (still the I-130 application does not appear, so think of the online details as an added feature that works at times, dont compare it your online bank account which is updated regularly!)
If you did FP early, most likely your first update on your EAD/AP would be after the actual date (usually early FP doesnt speed up your case).Its only been just over a month since you sent your packet, expect your EAD/AP around 45-50 days the earliest (60-75 days worst case). There is really no point prodding USCIS if you do not fall in these categories.
 
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Should I call immigration to ask for my update because, it has been more then 10 days already? Sorry for my stupid question.. :)


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03/26/07: Met my love in Vietnam
08/26/07: Came to U.S. on F-1 Visa. (Mississippi school)
08/12/09: Married to a USC. ( after 2 years living together)
09/16/09: Package sent to Chicago (485/130/765/131).
09/23/09: Received notice receipts.
10/25/09: Called USCIS to ask why I have not received anything
10/28/09: Travel documents approved notice
10/29/09: Receive Fingerprint notice scheduled (11/12/09)
11/12/09: Done biometrics. (Told EAD approved, wait about 10 days to receive)
Waiting...?????
 
maihuynh82 said:
Should I call immigration to ask for my update
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Here is my understanding on calling USCIS (based on talking to lawyers who have worked previously for USCIS, not sure if this is completely correct): on normal cases (where the wait time for EAD is less than 90 days), you will get the same information that is provided on the online case status (provided that is available). Nothing more. The reps who answer the phone see the same information as you see on the case status updates. So calling is pretty much useless.

If it is over 90 days (for EAD/AP) your case will be upgraded to be answered by an IO, until then the best you can do is wait. I would say, if you dont receive anything within 30 days of your FP, call and inquire (things get lost in mail).

Also, looking at your timeline, it seems like you should have got your AP already. Did you receive it yet? Who told you about your approved EAD? Did you get a notice via email (or regular mail)?
 
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