The last update on 485 was 03/07/2012 so no change in 8 yrs.Originally Posted by nbk1976
The last update on 485 was 03/07/2012 so no change in 8 yrs.
Do let us know what the RFE is about when you receive it. Sorry about that though. Even if it is trivial, it might delay the renewal in these troubles times.
I am in a similar situation having PD Feb 2010 and applied for EAD/AP renewal last month. No updates on the case after the receipt was sent.
Very sorry to hear that. Mine with RD of 15APR20 has no status updates yet. Hopefully, the RFE is for a silly reason like a passport photo or something. The only criteria for (c)(9) is that your I-485 should be pending. I wonder what can they dig-up in an I765/I131 renewal.
Wonder if it could be something silly like "Didn't pencil in A Number on the back of the photo"
TSC | PD: 12-17-2009 | RD: 2-1-2012 | ND: 3-2-2012 | FP Notice: 2-14-2012| FP Done: 3-12-2012 EAD/AP(Online): 3-3-2012 | EAD/AP(Physical Card): 3-21-2012 | RFE: Aug 2015, Apr 2021 |
GC(Approval Email): - 05/28/2021 | GC(Physical Card): -
Well I wrote it using a marker pen on the back this time. Seriously, the entire thing is a set-up. Recently I read an article about the Trump admin rejecting the asylum applications. They rejected for reasons such as did not pencil A# on the back to not writing "NA" or "None" in the fields that are not applicable anymore. It takes completing these forms to a new level. smuggymba is the first one to receive I765/I131 RFEs from TSC recently. Hopefully he is not the start of a new trend with TSC.
We will have to wait and see. Please keep us nervous folks posted.
LOL..I actually did that too. I check three times before submitting this type of paperwork.
I'm pissed everytime I see that RFE email from USCIS...apparently they don't have people/resources so 25K visas will be wasted but they have time to pick on renewals.
FWIW, they didnt even use the picture we had submitted for the most recent renewal in early 2020. They used the ones from 2012. I'm not complaining, I look much younger. They really don't even give a hoot about the pictures I think.
It seems like they used the original photograph that you submitted at the time of I-485 submission back in 2012? Is it somehow an indication that they are touching/opening your I-485 application after all these years? Is there a possibility of you being pre-adjudicated? Now this RFE for smuggymba can also point in that direction...who knows? Or I may be reading too much into it! It will be interesting to see what the RFE says.
You don't even have the reason for the RFE. Then, what makes you think USCIS is at fault? You didn't have any mistakes in the past 5 renewals doesn't mean your sixth application is mistake-free. Just saying. Past performances are no guarantee for future successes.
Thx a lot man; this really helped.
I have filed my 6th EAD/AP with RD: 04/27/2020 & PD: Jan 2010.
Today I received below status change for I765:
Application Type: I765, APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION
Your Case Status: Initial Review
As of July 8, 2020, fingerprints relating to your Form I765, APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION, Receipt Number SRCXXXXXXXXXX, have been applied to your case. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.
Not sure what it means ?
I don't think it means anything. Mine has been in that status since 4/30, RD 4/20.
It means SOMETHING. If you look at your past EAD, it is probably without the fingerprint. The new EAD you will receive will come with the fingerprint on it and they will probably use your old photograph that you submitted at the time of original I-485 application submission.
Are they doing this to avoid the work of scanning the latest photograph into file? Are they suddenly trying to be more efficient?
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Maybe it was the only option during lock-down when the USCIS offices were closed. Maybe now that the offices are open, they will start scanning the latest photograph...who knows?
My RFE on EAD and AP is for - Please submit a new picture.
WTF. I took pics at costco...so now where do I go? LOL.
Some USCIS officer probably had a fight with his wife and then saw my application.
That is so odd and annoying. On my second renewal, I forgot to even send them my photographs. They simply used the photographs from my AOS photo/fingerprint appointment. They never complained. Perhaps because the picture was only 1 year old.
But I already had brand new pics with my application nicely attached to the forms with two paperclips. I even put a small piece of postit where the clip was touching the pic so it doesn't damage it. Well whatever. I'll send new ones.
One suggestion is to also validate the head size/margin as per the instructions. We may forget to do that trusting the guys taking the pic to do it right.
Glad to hear it was for a silly reason. Please take a new photo and make copies. Don't use the old photo and give them a reason to send it back.
Now a days I take it at home, use ePassportPhoto or other "google it" websites to make 4x6 sheet and order it online. Usually you get it within a week. Because, it is an RFE, you may have to stop by CVS or Target or Walmart to print it. One 4x6 sheet makes 4 photos.
I guess someone at lockbox took it out for scanning and somehow lost it? I don't think this RFE can be logically explained.
I always use a small transparent ziploc bag to send the photos to USCIS. You can clip that bag easily to other documents. When I had my AoS interview last year, I noticed they had my photos sent with 485 application in the same ziploc in their file. Photos are much safer if sent that way.
I have been making my own pockets by sealing an empty envelope and cutting a 4" length on each end to make two pockets (one for EAD and one for AP). I also write the name and A# on these pockets stapled to the main application.
Lately I realized that they advise you to puch holes at the top so that it is easier for them to file. I am not familiar with top hole file system. So have not tried that.
I am almost at the 90 day mark of my EAD/AP renewal. No updates after receiving. Thinking of opening a SR. Do they accept SRs now-a-days around 90 day mark? What do guys think?
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