I'm in Houston marriage based as well. not similar dates though. application received oct 1. I got my biometrics a week ago. no ead yet. be prepared to wait. Houston is slow.

thanks. pls update when you receive your EAD. thanks

Did your application go to NBC?

yes, NBC, but I think it's more dependent on where you apply from. I'll let you know if I have updates.

Same in Houston here, PD Oct 2020. Have not received anything other than my receipt letters :/ Houston definitely is very slow this my 262nd day.

oMG. this is giving me anxiety :(

I’m the same, unfortunately we can’t do anything other than waiting. but yes this whole process is very frustrating.

I'm sure we all are. I check my status multiple times a day. but I also don't want to give you false hope. we will all get there eventually, but it will likely take a long time :(

looks like things aren't going in any good direction. :( let's post the updates every week on this thread?

sure! it's probably most useful to know how other Houstonians are doing vs everyone else who are based on different timelines :)

I agree

exactly. because it's all random. some have even gotten GC, and here we are lol

Agreed, Houston is damn slow and moving with snail pace. my suggestion, relocate or transfer your case to San Antonio TX side, otherwise be prepared to wait for at least 1.5 year. I filed my case on 13 April 2020 and got my EAD after 8 months.

Adeel, did you get your GC yet? and does the EAD has expiration?

not yet, not even an interview date. and ead expires after 1 year

yeah, I would definitely be willing to drive to San Antonio for an interview is that were an option. but it's not. I think they are starting to interview people who filed jan/Feb 2020 in Houston. maybe your interview will come soon. after my biometrics my case is now 'ready to be scheduled' this doesn't mean much since I'll be waiting a long time for an interview. there is no movement whatsoever on my EAD, which is what I'm really desperate for by now. the only bright side I see is that by the time I expect to get an interview I'll have been married for 2 years. they did just change the regulations on EAD and it will be 2 years for us who haven't gotten ours yet.

oh awesome if it is 2 years. good news. something good to hear!

so as promised as update. I got my EAD card today after exactly 9 months! full timeline below. application send sept 29 received date oct. 1 may 12th I filed an expedite request for i-765 (financial hardship because f1 expiring) may 17 expedite request approved. may 24. I got a letter notifying me that my expedite request was denied (status not updated) because I didn't have biometrics yet. but I did receive a bio appointment. Jun 7 - bio appointment Jun 16th - I filed another expedite (never approved or denied) June 22 - case was updated to show fingerprints were taken. Jun 22- card was ordered jun 23- application for i-765 and 131 was approved. jun 25 - card was mailed jun 28 - card was picked up by USPS (got a tracking nr) jun 30- I received the card. I'm super happy to at least have EAD. I know the green card is still a long wait. my card is valid for 2 years.

wow man. congratulations. EAD is like one step closer to GC. and more importantly you will have SSN. GC will just be a mere formality now. congratulations!!

lol, it's sure a bit more than a mere formality. but yes, being allowed to work is a huge relief.

you can work. you'll have credit to build, get a loan. like 99 doors are opened, just one left with GC ;) good luck!

I know. I'm really happy. hopefully they'll get on it and you'll get yours soon :)

Finally I got my biometrics notice which is scheduled on 8/5. When should I expect EAD after my bio?

see above for my timeline. it depends per case though, as everything with uscis. I know some get it in days and a friend of mine took months after bio. (but I think a couple weeks is more common) either way, it's one step closer. congrats!

6-9months

sorry, 6-9 months from ur post date

0r 6-9 months after PD?

@E No: Thanks man. your timeline seems positive to me. hope I receive sooner after Bio

Has anyone received their interview appointment date yet?

not me. it looks like they are starting on march 2020 filing dates now. (based on greencardly) so still a while away for me and too early to start hoping. you are oct too right? have you at least gotten your EAD?

I guess right now Feb 2020 filers are being interviewed. what's your PD?

Nope, I went to biometrics last week and my I-765 updated to “Fingerprints taken” and my I-485 changed to “Case ready for interview” but not EAD or actual appointment date either :/

I have seen a fb post getting interview of Pd of 26 March 2020.

and yes I filed October 2, 2020.

I think you should get your EAD fairly soon. but I wouldn't get my hopes up for an interview date quite yet.

E YF: My biometrics are next week. please do keep us updated when you get EAD. Case ready for interview will be there for sometime. So don't keep your hopes high for now.

E No: Maybe you got your EAD quickly because you expedited it. Also, after EAD, how long did it take to receive SSN?

even without expedite, E YF has been waiting for nearly 10 months. that's not far off from USCIS's max processing times. But yes, in your case, it's harder to tell. let's just hope you get lucky. I already had a SSN. I'm not sure whether they will send you your number or you have to apply for it. unfortunately the SSN offices have been a major pain since COVID. so I would call them as soon as you receive your EAD to see what their instructions are.

@E YF: Hey did you get your EAD?

hey guys. any updates on your cases?

I had bios July 27, and the next day my case went to “ready for interview” but I haven’t had any updates since and no EAD either. I sent inquiry for my EAD but haven’t heard back.

Yeah it's been almost 3 weeks for me after bio but no update on EAD.

hey E YF; did you get your EAD?

Samran Ali Malik: No, not yet :/ my lawyer sent an inquiry august 5th but we haven’t even heard back about that either. he suggested we wait for the 1month time frame for them to respond and after that to involve my representative.

Samaran Ali Malik: I just got notice today my EAD card is being produced after my biometrics in July 22. I hope you hear something soon too!

congrats! hope the rest moves faster!

hey E YF: sorry for late reply. awesome congrats man!! happy for you. I am still waiting on EAD :( but positive news is that cases are now moving. awesome!!

Hey E No: any updates on your interview?

Hello there Samran! no updates yet unfortunately… how about you?

I got my ead in October and SSN this month lol. interview seems to be a far far dream for now lol

same here! it sucks but hopefully very soon. I’ve seen in other posts that they’re working on cases from August and September 2020 so hopefully we’ll see some updates in the upcoming months my lawyer suggested possibly I’ll get a letter December or January. so we’ll see.

I'm hoping for that time as well. but no update for me yet.

I got notified today that my interview was scheduled. I don't know when it is yet. but since I promised to keep you guys updated..

awesome. congrats! you can chat with Emma and they will tell you when is it scheduled with the date and time.