Stand in line and wait?

[assortednut 0]

Hey, everything on this site seems to point to mailing all your immigration papers in. However, I know a couple who got married and went to detroit 2 weeks after they got married with all their paperwork and just stood in line to get residency. She was a Canadian, went to school in michigan, they got married upon graduation.

I've just completed school, my student visa just ran out, I've been married since june 2, 07, just did my USCIS physical today here in michigan. I'm wondering if we could just take all our paperwork and go to detroit or chicago and immigrate on the spot or does it have to be mailed in?

Also, and I'm sure this has been covered, how long does that temporary work authorization take to get in?

[salto 0]

You will have to mail everything in and wait.

My husband's EAD card took two months to be approved/get mailed to us. Good luck!

[Minya's wife 24]

Hey, everything on this site seems to point to mailing all your immigration papers in. However, I know a couple who got married and went to detroit 2 weeks after they got married with all their paperwork and just stood in line to get residency. She was a Canadian, went to school in michigan, they got married upon graduation.

I've just completed school, my student visa just ran out, I've been married since june 2, 07, just did my USCIS physical today here in michigan. I'm wondering if we could just take all our paperwork and go to detroit or chicago and immigrate on the spot or does it have to be mailed in?

Well, you can try, see what happens. Please, do let us know how that goes....it would be the first I hear of such a thing. The instructions on the form(s) you have to fill out to adjust status state that they must be mailed in, and give the address to a Chicago lockbox where the papers are to be mailed. It is my understanding that USCIS officials do not take kindly to those who do not follow instructions.

Also, and I'm sure this has been covered, how long does that temporary work authorization take to get in?

and peruse the Immigration Timelines you will find here on this site. The offer a wealth of information you may find useful. Employment authorization is usually granted to an eligible person about 90 days from filing the proper petition for it.....but it has been known to take longer in some cases.

Congrats on your marriage.

Good luck,

-P

[Melyssa 0]

Hey, everything on this site seems to point to mailing all your immigration papers in. However, I know a couple who got married and went to detroit 2 weeks after they got married with all their paperwork and just stood in line to get residency. She was a Canadian, went to school in michigan, they got married upon graduation.

I've just completed school, my student visa just ran out, I've been married since june 2, 07, just did my USCIS physical today here in michigan. I'm wondering if we could just take all our paperwork and go to detroit or chicago and immigrate on the spot or does it have to be mailed in?

Also, and I'm sure this has been covered, how long does that temporary work authorization take to get in?

I think mailing stuff in is probably the best way. Never heard of going in person. When was it that the couple you're referring to did that?

As for the EAD, everyone gets it in a different amount of time but it seems like it generally takes about 3 months to process after the paperwork is sent in.

Edited January 23, 2008 by Melyssa

[assortednut 0]

and peruse the Immigration Timelines you will find here on this site. The offer a wealth of information you may find useful. Employment authorization is usually granted to an eligible person about 90 days from filing the proper petition for it.....but it has been known to take longer in some cases.

Congrats on your marriage.

Good luck,

-P

thanks, looks like we'll mail it then.

btw, a friend of mine spent a semester in hungary. he loved it.

[Minya's wife 24]

and peruse the Immigration Timelines you will find here on this site. The offer a wealth of information you may find useful. Employment authorization is usually granted to an eligible person about 90 days from filing the proper petition for it.....but it has been known to take longer in some cases.

Congrats on your marriage.

Good luck,

-P

thanks, looks like we'll mail it then.

btw, a friend of mine spent a semester in hungary. he loved it.

It is a beautiful country, thank you! Good luck w/ your Adjustment of Status!

-P

[Jasman0717 8]

Nothing moves that quickly with the government Be patient, you are together so waiting for AOS isn't any big deal now Definitely read the AOS guide here on VJ

[kim&james 0]

You used to be able to hand the papers in at a local office before they consolidated everything to chicago. Also there was the DORA programme which was also a speedier way to get it done in Texas sort of area but I dont think thats happening anymore.