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Old May 26th 2004, 11:46 am
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Default Ray6, they heard your plea! EAD APPROVED!!!!!

Hi, all!!

Well, after crawling the walls with worry that I may have to use one of my few (very!) precious days off to go down to Miami and request an interim, guess what was sitting in the mailbox last night?? Yup, my spanking new EAD!!!! It's one of the new style ones, which I have to say, looks a lot better than the "home-made" style they used to issue! It's also valid for a year from the day after my current one runs out, so I didn't have an overlap like I thought I would.

I created an account with the USCIS thingy, and I could see that they were doing something with my file because the "last updated" date kept changing, but I just didn't know what. (BTW, thanks, Phunklounge for trying to reassure me that the same thing happened to you just before you were approved! )

So here's my timeline...

02/20/04 E-filed EAD & sent supporting docs to NBC
04/07/04 Biometrics appt at local ASC
04/13/04 Last updated date changed to today's date...did NBC receive my bio stuff?
05/17/04 Last updated date changed to today's date...hmmm, wonder what they're doing with my file?
05/18/04 Last updated date changed to today's date...dare I dream, could be an approval, but it could also be an RFE...
05/19/04 Last updated date changed to today's date...OMG!!!! Someone please put me out of my misery!!!!!
05/25/04 Received new EAD in the mail! Yaaaaaaayyyyyyyy!!!
05/26/04 Online case status reflects approval

So there we are. I can finally stop whining! One thing that made me think a bit is that someone up there must be watching over me. I was going to go down to Miami on May 20th to request an interim, but i saw that my received date and notice date were 3 days apart. Being the neurotic that I am, I didn't want to get down there and have them say, "Sorry, we go by the notice date, come back in 3 days." I cancelled the appt and rescheduled it for June 7th. Good job I did, huh?

For those who don't know about the new online account thingy they have now, go to this link and create an account using your Service Center NOA number:

https://egov.immigration.gov/cris/jsps/index.jsp

.....and although you can't see exactly what they're doing with your file, when the "last updated" date changes, you at least know it's not being used as a doorstop.

Kate. xxxx

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Default Re: Ray6, they heard your plea! EAD APPROVED!!!!!

Congrats!!

Originally posted by katesuiter1
Hi, all!!

Well, after crawling the walls with worry that I may have to use one of my few (very!) precious days off to go down to Miami and request an interim, guess what was sitting in the mailbox last night?? Yup, my spanking new EAD!!!! It's one of the new style ones, which I have to say, looks a lot better than the "home-made" style they used to issue! It's also valid for a year from the day after my current one runs out, so I didn't have an overlap like I thought I would.

I created an account with the USCIS thingy, and I could see that they were doing something with my file because the "last updated" date kept changing, but I just didn't know what. (BTW, thanks, Phunklounge for trying to reassure me that the same thing happened to you just before you were approved! )

So here's my timeline...

02/20/04 E-filed EAD & sent supporting docs to NBC
04/07/04 Biometrics appt at local ASC
04/13/04 Last updated date changed to today's date...did NBC receive my bio stuff?
05/17/04 Last updated date changed to today's date...hmmm, wonder what they're doing with my file?
05/18/04 Last updated date changed to today's date...dare I dream, could be an approval, but it could also be an RFE...
05/19/04 Last updated date changed to today's date...OMG!!!! Someone please put me out of my misery!!!!!
05/25/04 Received new EAD in the mail! Yaaaaaaayyyyyyyy!!!
05/26/04 Online case status reflects approval

So there we are. I can finally stop whining! One thing that made me think a bit is that someone up there must be watching over me. I was going to go down to Miami on May 20th to request an interim, but i saw that my received date and notice date were 3 days apart. Being the neurotic that I am, I didn't want to get down there and have them say, "Sorry, we go by the notice date, come back in 3 days." I cancelled the appt and rescheduled it for June 7th. Good job I did, huh?

For those who don't know about the new online account thingy they have now, go to this link and create an account using your Service Center NOA number:

https://egov.immigration.gov/cris/jsps/index.jsp

.....and although you can't see exactly what they're doing with your file, when the "last updated" date changes, you at least know it's not being used as a doorstop.

Kate. xxxx
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Default Re: Ray6, they heard your plea! EAD APPROVED!!!!!

Originally posted by katesuiter1
Hi, all!!

Well, after crawling the walls with worry that I may have to use one of my few (very!) precious days off to go down to Miami and request an interim, guess what was sitting in the mailbox last night?? Yup, my spanking new EAD!!!! It's one of the new style ones, which I have to say, looks a lot better than the "home-made" style they used to issue! It's also valid for a year from the day after my current one runs out, so I didn't have an overlap like I thought I would.

I created an account with the USCIS thingy, and I could see that they were doing something with my file because the "last updated" date kept changing, but I just didn't know what. (BTW, thanks, Phunklounge for trying to reassure me that the same thing happened to you just before you were approved! )

So here's my timeline...

02/20/04 E-filed EAD & sent supporting docs to NBC
04/07/04 Biometrics appt at local ASC
04/13/04 Last updated date changed to today's date...did NBC receive my bio stuff?
05/17/04 Last updated date changed to today's date...hmmm, wonder what they're doing with my file?
05/18/04 Last updated date changed to today's date...dare I dream, could be an approval, but it could also be an RFE...
05/19/04 Last updated date changed to today's date...OMG!!!! Someone please put me out of my misery!!!!!
05/25/04 Received new EAD in the mail! Yaaaaaaayyyyyyyy!!!
05/26/04 Online case status reflects approval

So there we are. I can finally stop whining! One thing that made me think a bit is that someone up there must be watching over me. I was going to go down to Miami on May 20th to request an interim, but i saw that my received date and notice date were 3 days apart. Being the neurotic that I am, I didn't want to get down there and have them say, "Sorry, we go by the notice date, come back in 3 days." I cancelled the appt and rescheduled it for June 7th. Good job I did, huh?

For those who don't know about the new online account thingy they have now, go to this link and create an account using your Service Center NOA number:

https://egov.immigration.gov/cris/jsps/index.jsp

.....and although you can't see exactly what they're doing with your file, when the "last updated" date changes, you at least know it's not being used as a doorstop.

Kate. xxxx


Wowww, congrats!!! Finally huh!
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Finally you've got it!! Congratulations!!
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Awesome. From now on, I shall get Ray to pray for all my immigration needs. I wonder if he does voodoo as well?...
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No problem! Eduardo came around for a coffee and a hob nob ..I mentioned your problem.. case solved..
Sibsie.. I spoke to my spirit guide Chief Dan George.. he said miracles are easy but the impossible take a little longer.. he did give me a message for you which I don't understand but you may..."The chain need adjusting"
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Awesome. Contratulations Kate, it is well deserved!

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Originally posted by katesuiter1
Hi, all!!

Well, after crawling the walls with worry that I may have to use one of my few (very!) precious days off to go down to Miami and request an interim, guess what was sitting in the mailbox last night?? Yup, my spanking new EAD!!!! It's one of the new style ones, which I have to say, looks a lot better than the "home-made" style they used to issue! It's also valid for a year from the day after my current one runs out, so I didn't have an overlap like I thought I would.

I created an account with the USCIS thingy, and I could see that they were doing something with my file because the "last updated" date kept changing, but I just didn't know what. (BTW, thanks, Phunklounge for trying to reassure me that the same thing happened to you just before you were approved!

So here's my timeline...

02/20/04 E-filed EAD & sent supporting docs to NBC
04/07/04 Biometrics appt at local ASC
04/13/04 Last updated date changed to today's date...did NBC receive my bio stuff?
05/17/04 Last updated date changed to today's date...hmmm, wonder what they're doing with my file?
05/18/04 Last updated date changed to today's date...dare I dream, could be an approval, but it could also be an RFE...
05/19/04 Last updated date changed to today's date...OMG!!!! Someone please put me out of my misery!!!!!
05/25/04 Received new EAD in the mail! Yaaaaaaayyyyyyyy!!!
05/26/04 Online case status reflects approval

So there we are. I can finally stop whining! One thing that made me think a bit is that someone up there must be watching over me. I was going to go down to Miami on May 20th to request an interim, but i saw that my received date and notice date were 3 days apart. Being the neurotic that I am, I didn't want to get down there and have them say, "Sorry, we go by the notice date, come back in 3 days." I cancelled the appt and rescheduled it for June 7th. Good job I did, huh?

For those who don't know about the new online account thingy they have now, go to this link and create an account using your Service Center NOA number:

https://egov.immigration.gov/cris/jsps/index.jsp

.....and although you can't see exactly what they're doing with your file, when the "last updated" date changes, you at least know it's not being used as a doorstop.

Kate.

Hey Kate!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!
Wooo!!!, Did you read what I said in one of my posts yesterday?, I said You were gonna get approved.. I wasn't that wrong after all!!!
:PARTY: :PARTY:


Ps: My I-130 application keeps changing dates too.. but It can't be approved anytime soon.. NSC is stuck on apps received on October 2002, we shall see...
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Hey Kate!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!
Wooo!!!, Did you read what I said in one of my posts yesterday?, I said You were gonna get approved.. I wasn't that wrong after all!!!
:PARTY: :PARTY:


Ps: My I-130 application keeps changing dates too.. but It can't be approved anytime soon.. NSC is stuck on apps received on October 2002, we shall see...
Yup, I saw your post! Thanks for the congrats, and here's hoping for something good to happen for you, too!!!

And thanks to everyone else, too!! Huuuuuge weight off my mind!!!

Kate. xxx
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Originally posted by katesuiter1
Yup, I saw your post! Thanks for the congrats, and here's hoping for something good to happen for you, too!!!

And thanks to everyone else, too!! Huuuuuge weight off my mind!!!

Kate. xxx
Thanks for the wishes!!
What kind of job are you looking for??
(Vicadine seller??)
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Default Re: Ray6, they heard your plea! EAD APPROVED!!!!!

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Thanks for the wishes!!
What kind of job are you looking for??
(Vicadine seller??)
Nah, marshmallow manufacturer. Although, if I did that, I wouldn't sell any cuz I'd scoff 'em all myself!!

The job I've had for 7 months now is perfect for me in every way. Hours, location, but mostly the pay, cuz it's awesome. The company really looks after the employees, too. Couldn't have come at a better time, because Corey was looking to go to school soon to get a career he really enjoys, and I said he could quit his old job to do that. I was starting to freak out a bit with it getting close to my EAD expiration date with no word, and I wanted to make sure my job wasn't at risk. That's why the first thing I said when I got my new EAD was, "Thank you, God!!!" Now I'm a happy bunny cuz I can keep working with no interruption, and Corey can start studying!!!

Kate. xxxx

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Originally posted by katesuiter1
Hi, all!!

Well, after crawling the walls with worry that I may have to use one of my few (very!) precious days off to go down to Miami and request an interim, guess what was sitting in the mailbox last night?? Yup, my spanking new EAD!!!! It's one of the new style ones, which I have to say, looks a lot better than the "home-made" style they used to issue! It's also valid for a year from the day after my current one runs out, so I didn't have an overlap like I thought I would.

I created an account with the USCIS thingy, and I could see that they were doing something with my file because the "last updated" date kept changing, but I just didn't know what. (BTW, thanks, Phunklounge for trying to reassure me that the same thing happened to you just before you were approved! )

So here's my timeline...

02/20/04 E-filed EAD & sent supporting docs to NBC
04/07/04 Biometrics appt at local ASC
04/13/04 Last updated date changed to today's date...did NBC receive my bio stuff?
05/17/04 Last updated date changed to today's date...hmmm, wonder what they're doing with my file?
05/18/04 Last updated date changed to today's date...dare I dream, could be an approval, but it could also be an RFE...
05/19/04 Last updated date changed to today's date...OMG!!!! Someone please put me out of my misery!!!!!
05/25/04 Received new EAD in the mail! Yaaaaaaayyyyyyyy!!!
05/26/04 Online case status reflects approval

So there we are. I can finally stop whining! One thing that made me think a bit is that someone up there must be watching over me. I was going to go down to Miami on May 20th to request an interim, but i saw that my received date and notice date were 3 days apart. Being the neurotic that I am, I didn't want to get down there and have them say, "Sorry, we go by the notice date, come back in 3 days." I cancelled the appt and rescheduled it for June 7th. Good job I did, huh?

For those who don't know about the new online account thingy they have now, go to this link and create an account using your Service Center NOA number:

https://egov.immigration.gov/cris/jsps/index.jsp

.....and although you can't see exactly what they're doing with your file, when the "last updated" date changes, you at least know it's not being used as a doorstop.

Kate. xxxx
CONGRATS!!! I hope your luck rubs off on my husband's application too!
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Nah, marshmallow manufacturer. Although, if I did that, I wouldn't sell any cuz I'd scoff 'em all myself!!

The job I've had for 7 months now is perfect for me in every way. Hours, location, but mostly the pay, cuz it's awesome. The company really looks after the employees, too. Couldn't have come at a better time, because Corey was looking to go to school soon to get a career he really enjoys, and I said he could quit his old job to do that. I was starting to freak out a bit with it getting close to my EAD expiration date with no word, and I wanted to make sure my job wasn't at risk. That's why the first thing I said when I got my new EAD was, "Thank you, God!!!" Now I'm a happy bunny cuz I can keep working with no interruption, and Corey can start studying!!!

Kate. xxxx
Marsmallow manufacturer?? LOL girl.. you crack me up!!
So you have got a job for 7 months? wow that is great!, I though you were a 1st time EAD'er, sorry!
I am glad you got it on time so Corey can study!!
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