Seems like I'll have to go back again for another interview, this time its on October 17. I'm not sure what they'll be asking this time around. When I was called in May, the sheet was signed by a district director and it had the number 10 on the upper right hand side. This time it's signed by the Field Office Director and has a 3 on the upper right hand side. Besides that I don't see anything else.
Seems like I'll have to go back again for another interview, this time its on October 17. I'm not sure what they'll be asking this time around. When I was called in May, the sheet was signed by a district director and it had the number 10 on the upper right hand side. This time it's signed by the Field Office Director and has a 3 on the upper right hand side. Besides that I don't see anything else.
Any idea what's in store for me this time
Thanks
Shabber
Hi Shabber,
Another interview? for your I-687?
They should just stop playing games and adjucate your application once and for all!
I'm a happier person today then I was yesterday. I went into for my re-interview. My attorney told me last week that he wouldn't be able to be with me at that time because of a scheduling conflict and he told me that if this is a routine security clearance kind of interview then I wouldn't need him, else if they were going to re-interview me then I was to provide them with a letter he drafted for me which basically asked the officer for an adjournment for a later date. So after I waited for one and a half hours before being called in, the same Officer who had conducted my interview in May took me to his office. He was so polite this time and he asked me to do the oath thing. Then he just said that he had approved my case and sent it to the service center, but for some reason they had sent it back to him. So he just briefly looked through it again, asked me if I came in with my mother in 81 to which I said yes, and how long I lived at an address. After that he made me fill out another I-765 form and said he'll resend it to them and that I should get the card in 2-3 months. I asked him what I should do about my work permit cause it expires in April, so he said you can wait for the other one or if you want apply for a renewal of this one. I asked if he could stamp the passport but he said he couldn't do that at that time and that's something that the Missouri service center does. I think once you get the card from them then you can go there to get it stamped.
I also showed him some of the recent papers I had written on infectious disease topics that were published over the months and he said he heard something about it on the news today on CNN. CNN reported something on MRSA.
Overall, he seemed very nice casual and I said thanks.
I don't know what the service center is doing, but I hope they send me that card as soon as possible so I can move on with my life!!!
If so, this is your temporary residency valid for 4 years. You'll need to apply to become permanent resident using form I-698 on or after the 19th month from the date the USCIS received your I-687 application (not the actual approval date).
I already applied to become a permanent resident, back in Feb. of this year. I've received the receipt from USCIS, but I'm still waiting for the biometrics appointment.
I just hope they send the card soon. Until I don't see it in my hands, I'll always rest uneasily.
I'm just wondering, when filing the I-698 if you get married before doing that, is it possible that your spouse can adjust as well? I know that's the way it works in traditional I-485's
Also according to the instructions to the I-698 it reads "Apply for such adjustment during the one year period beginning with the 19th month that begins after the date you were granted such temporary resident status." The would be the date you get the card I would think?
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Its been almost 2 months since my interview, haven't received the card yet. I saw that there was some activity on my I-690 on Dec 2, 2007 so I guess there doing something to it. My EAD expires on April 04, 2008, do you think I should just wait it out, or should I re-apply to renew my existing EAD. You know they increased the fees for these forms, and I'm worried that if I do that, it might just delay my case again, as my file might be moved around yet again.
What's your take on it, I know you told me you got yours in 3 months, any idea how long it took for others who had approved cases. Also, did they ever do anything to your passport. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Temporary to permanent--applied in Los Angeles, CA. Interview also in Los Angeles, CA.
The EAD renewal was sent to the Chicago office per application forms. I also called the 800# and spoke to the supervisor who advise me to send the EAD renewal to Chicago.
Hope that answered your questions.
How long does it take to get your 4-year EAD after your interview is approved. My case was approved in October 17, 2007, the officer said should take about 2-3 months. I checked on the Missouri service center processing time and it says July 11, 2007. My current EAD expires on the 4th of April 08. I noticed that on the 2nd of December some activity took place regarding my I-690 waiver too.
I just don't want to spend another 400 bucks and then get a renewed EAD and then in the meantime get the other 4-year EAD, which would make this whole process useless and a waste of money too.
Should I just go ahead and renew my existing one or not to be safe. What's your experience/suggestion.
I was approved October 2006 (from temporary to permanent) but DID NOT receive any notices or the green card. My EAD expired May 2007 and since I did not hear back about the approval, I went ahead and renewed my EAD. But never got that one either.
Ordered a search and later found out that in Nov 2006, they said they sent out my card. But I never got it. They resend it in June 07---again, I never got it. I did not move in the last 10 yrs.
Went via INFOPASS to the local office TWICE and requested passport to be stamped--NEVER GOT IT. First time, they wanted me to fill I-90, then make appointment to come back about 90 days later. Did that, but second visit also did not get any results. Office told me---I do not need EAD because I am now a permanent resident. But would not stamp my passport or give me any proof.
Was told that I had to FILE the I-90 and PAY online, then wait for the receipt and then come back and then they will stamp passport.
See...if you did not get the card, they will say they re-send it, but don't be surprise if you still don't receive it. They want you to PAY.... PAY ....and then you might get it.
I am still waiting for either the card or a STAMP in the passport.
Yes, that happened to me as well. I saw some activity on their website about couple of months after my interview, then the status changed to "A doccument has been generated and sent out to you" (or something to that effect, I can't remember), then about a week later I received my approval notice; about 3 or for weeks after that I received my new card (which is an EAD card valid for 4 years with the words "Valid for Re-Entry").
I hope this info helps you out.
Freedom1. P.S. Yes, it took about 3 months after my interview to receive my approval letter.
Originally posted by Shabber: Yup its for the I-687, thanks.
I just hope they send the card soon. Until I don't see it in my hands, I'll always rest uneasily.
I'm just wondering, when filing the I-698 if you get married before doing that, is it possible that your spouse can adjust as well? I know that's the way it works in traditional I-485's
Also according to the instructions to the I-698 it reads "Apply for such adjustment during the one year period beginning with the 19th month that begins after the date you were granted such temporary resident status." The would be the date you get the card I would think?
Hi Shabber,
No, your wife does not qualify for any adjustment of status. You'll have to file a petition once you become a permanent resident or U.S. citizen.
The 19th month they talk about is from the date on your I-687 receipt notice. In other words, if your I-687 application was filled years ago, when you get your I-687 approved, you'll be able to file your I-698 application right away!
Now, to file for citizenship, you're required to be a permanent resident for five years, your permanent residency time starts counting from the date you file your I-698 application.
Yup it does make sense, so basically once I get my temporary EAD that's valid for 4-years, I can apply for the I-698 right away and won't have to wait a year and a half. It's been more than 2 years since I applied for the I-687, so correct me if I'm wrong, once I get my 4-year EAD at this point and then if I apply for the green card via I-698, I'll be able to get the green card as soon as they process it. If that's the case, then I'm relieved.
Now back to my original question, I don't think anyone was able to directly answer it again. Should I pay 400 bucks and apply for my existing 1-year EAD card renewal (it expires in April 04, 2008) or should I cross my fingers and hope for the 4-year card to come in before April. It's not only a matter of 400 bucks that were talking about, an immigration officer once told me that whenever you file an application, your file gets shifted around and that can delay things.
It appears to me you do not have actual green card in your possession. Am I accurate?
Nope, I am actually awaiting the 4-year temporary EAD after my successful re-interview on October 17, 2007 and my current EAD is going to expire on April 4th, 2008. I want to save 400 bucks, I'm thinking if I reapply right now I might get this EAD and the 4-year EAD by that time too. Freedom1 told me it took him 3-4 months after his interview to get the card, so my gut feeling is to wait it out, and hopefully get that card before April.
On another silly note, since the immigration officer actually made me fill out an I-765 during the interview, although I don't have the receipt of that, I should be able to go in 3 months later which would be Dec 17, and get a temporary one based on that lol. Who knows if that could work. This system is so wierd.
I submitted mime in 2005 with several documentations, visits and letters for period of 2 years with no reply. October of this year I got a NOID and request for evidence statement within 30days. I gave it to a lawyer to handle for me. 5 days to the 30th day, USCIS issued denial on the assumption that I intend to abadon my application. my lawyer fired back saying they erred and they should find his response and to reopen the case. Since then No reply from USCIS.
I feel they are just looking for ways to not do anything about the settlement.
Hey Freedom1, I should be receiving my card anytime now. I spoke with a Dept of Homeland Security officer who was looking into my case and he told me earlier they had mistakenly misdirected my file. That's why I had to go in for the 2nd interview in the first place. Anyway, that's good news that finally its all over. According to the waiting times its been 3 months already and the MSC waiting times are now a few weeks past the date I had my last interview.
Quick question for you, when you get your 4-year EAD, is it back dated to when you actually applied for the I-687 or is it current?
Yeah, your 4-year EAD is backdated to the I-687 receipt date, which means you can apply for LPR status as soon as you get your card (if in fact 19 months had passed since your I-687 receipt date). Congrats again.
Thanks man, I applied in mid-December of 2005, therefore its been more than 19 months. That means as soon as I get this card I can apply for the I-698. Wow thats amazing news.
Btw, one last question will the permanent resident card also be backdated to the date that your I-687 was received? And how's your process going, I heard it takes about 6 months to get your permanent residence card these days. Although that's based on I-485 waiting times and not I-698 waiting times. I don't know if they even publish those times.
CHAPTER I--IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
PART 245a--ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS TO THAT OF PERSONS ADMITTED FOR LAWFUL TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS UNDER SECTION 245A OF THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT
Sec. 245a.3 Application for adjustment from temporary to permanent resident status.
(m) Date of adjustment to permanent residence. The status of an alien whose application for permanent resident status is approved shall be adjusted to that of a lawful permanent resident as of the date of filing of the application for permanent residence or the eligibility date, whichever is later. For purposes of making application to petition for naturalization, the continuous residence requirements for naturalization shall begin as of the date the alien's status is adjusted to that of a person lawfully admitted for permanent residence under this part.
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