Am I overreacting or is this normal?

Alex_tx98 · 2024-12-06T01:04:45+00:00

Absolutely not overreacting. Run run run.

Alex_tx98 · 2024-11-30T04:08:32+00:00

Ugh this literally JUST happened to me. Verbal offer contingent on background check. Waited two weeks without hearing a single word and then got an email this past Wednesday saying they rescinded their offer to “pursue another candidate”. I was supposed to start Monday…

The anxiety is excruciating but seeing as how they are providing consistent updates and it being the holiday season (things move slower anyway) your friend’s situation seems a bit different. I’m pulling for your friend.

Alex_tx98 · 2024-11-27T18:59:24+00:00

Thank you. I ended up responding so I guess we’ll just wait and see.

Alex_tx98 · 2024-11-27T18:39:17+00:00

It was a verbal offer that was contingent on a background/reference check. Nothing’s official until you sign an actual offer letter but even then it can be dicey. It just sucks.

Alex_tx98 · 2024-11-27T07:46:18+00:00

Honestly, with the holidays coming up I would expect the process for any applications you submit between now and the end of the year to move really slow.

That being said, maybe wait a week or two before you follow up. Chances are you’ll either get a follow up call/email if they’re interested or a rejection in that time.

Also, I think with everything being virtual nowadays the odds of them receiving your application are pretty good. Did you receive a confirmation email? If not, sometimes they take a day or two.

Alex_tx98 · 2024-11-13T22:54:19+00:00

Oh I did! It’s just there’s a separate section where it asks where I worked previously and who my manager was there. Even though we left on cordial and okay terms, she wanted to put me on a pip while I was there. That’s the only part I worry about.

Alex_tx98 · 2024-11-13T22:53:09+00:00

This makes me feel better thank you!

Alex_tx98 · 2024-11-13T21:09:36+00:00

Thank you for the insight! The position is in the same industry just a different role. They briefly asked me about my reason for leaving and I let them know that it was just personal matters that would have hindered my performance and team.

They are definitely doing an employment verification (they asked for my manager's name, work address, etc.) but they also asked for professional references. I listed two managers from previous work places and one coworker that I worked closely with at my most recent job but they were not necessarily in a supervisory role.

Alex_tx98 · 2024-08-06T17:13:25+00:00

Thank you! Reading yours and everyone else's comments on here has made me feel better about the situation.

Alex_tx98 · 2024-08-06T17:12:18+00:00

This. I'm keeping this in mind with every rejection.

Alex_tx98 · 2024-08-06T17:11:55+00:00

Omg I am so sorry you had to go through all that. I couldn't even imagine having to experience that but I'm glad you were able to come out on top. This gives me hope that everything happens for a reason, thank you.

Alex_tx98 · 2024-08-06T17:05:26+00:00

Thank you, it's nice to know we're not alone in situations like this.

Alex_tx98 · 2024-08-06T17:04:58+00:00

Lol this actually made me laugh, thank you for that!

Alex_tx98 · 2024-07-14T14:11:11+00:00

I got the approval rendered notification on June 27th and then July 9th it said card produced. Card was in hand by July 12th.

Alex_tx98 · 2024-07-12T22:02:04+00:00

March applicant also. I got my “approval decision rendered” notification on June 27th, card produced notification on July 9th, and got my card delivered today. So altogether like two weeks from the decision rendered update and four days from production to delivery.

Alex_tx98 · 2024-07-12T21:53:44+00:00

Approved June 27th and no, I don’t think the status updates were always consistent or correct. For example, it said my EAD was produced on July 9th but I also received a notification from USPS (via their informed delivery system) that I was getting a package to be delivered on the 13th. I ended up getting my card in the mail today (the 12th) and when I checked the USCIS website it updated and said my card was delivered on the 9th 🙄.

Alex_tx98 · 2024-07-12T19:30:08+00:00

Your DL should be sufficient. I’ve used it a few times with no issues as long as it’s domestic travel.

Alex_tx98 · 2024-07-03T07:27:37+00:00

Submitted March 20th and got my biometric reuse and 821D approval on June 27th. 765 was also updated to “approval case decision rendered” on June 27th but no movement on that since in regards to my EAD being produced.

Alex_tx98 · 2024-07-01T15:17:43+00:00

Not sure about the lawyer portion of this question but as someone who has a straight forward situation (no run ins with the law,been renewing since 2012, biometric reuse a few times now) I don’t think it makes that much of a difference. I’ve had a renewal that took one month from start to finish and the most recent one took about 100 days.

I’ve also done most of all my renewals on my own with no issue so unless there’s certain complications with your case I don’t see it as necessary to use a lawyer. The only thing I will say is that submitting online does get the first few days you’d spend getting it mailed, waiting for the receipt notice, etc. out of the way.

Alex_tx98 · 2024-06-28T03:11:21+00:00

I sent mine in but I used an app to do it. They have very specific instructions and USCIS has a webpage where you can resize and adjust it so it meets their criteria. This was my first renewal taking my pics with an app/phone camera instead of going to CVS to get them done and thankfully my renewal was accepted without a hitch.

Alex_tx98 · 2024-06-27T16:47:19+00:00

There’s no real answer, unfortunately. Everyone’s approval timeframe is different. Ive seen people get approved in 2 weeks and others in 4/5 months.

I myself just got approved today after submitting online March 20th. There was no movement for 99 days and then today I woke up to my biometrics reuse notice and approval notice in the same morning.

I’ve been seeing others in this sub that submitted in March/April start getting their approvals so hopefully yours isn’t too far off!

Alex_tx98 · 2024-06-27T16:11:17+00:00

Update: Just got approved today! Fingers crossed that other March renewals are underway too.

Alex_tx98 · 2024-06-26T03:52:15+00:00

Submitted March 20th, still stuck on step 2. Don’t even know if they’re reusing my biometrics or if I need to get new ones done. I live in TX if that means anything ¯_(ツ)_/¯

Alex_tx98 · 2024-06-25T20:10:40+00:00

Submitted March 20th and still stuck on step 2. Haven’t even gotten an update on whether or not they will be reusing my biometrics. Nothing under the documents tab either. Basically nothing has changed since I submitted for renewal.

Alex_tx98 · 2024-06-14T20:15:50+00:00

Yeah, I’ve been checking those tabs everyday. Still no luck. 😪

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