Filipino Job Seekers and Advance Parole Status Inquiries

[GuardianAngel 1]

I just received an update from USCIS today saying....

For the EAD -- Document production or Oath Ceremony

On July 12, 2010, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

For the advance parole -- Post-Decision Activity

On July 12, 2010, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I131 APPLICATION FOR USCIS TRAVEL DOCUMENT. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

I am confused about the advance parole status because there's a statement below it saying two possibilities - whether it will be rejected or approved. "For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations."

Here are my questions:

1) I am sure most of you who signed up for online updates were able to receive the same status at one point. Were you able to receive your advance parole card regardless the status update saying it can still be rejected?

2) Not to be ungrateful, believe me I was crying when I received the updates thinking that finally theres a light at the end of this tunnel, however, I am also apprehensive about the months I'd have to spend looking for a job considering the US economy these days. For those Filipinos who were able to land in their respective careers, how long did it take for you to get the job? I am sure you indicated your previous job experiences in the Philippines, so how did it go? Did the interviewing officer gave your previous companies a call for verifications purposes?

3) We're you given equal opportunity same with the other applicants even if you are an immigrant and that your character references and job experiences are limited from the country where you come from?

I will consider all your ideas important.

Thanks again guys.

[rheanick 42]

I just received an update from USCIS today saying....

For the EAD -- Document production or Oath Ceremony

On July 12, 2010, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

For the advance parole -- Post-Decision Activity

On July 12, 2010, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I131 APPLICATION FOR USCIS TRAVEL DOCUMENT. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

I am confused about the advance parole status because there's a statement below it saying two possibilities - whether it will be rejected or approved. "For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations."

Here are my questions:

1) I am sure most of you who signed up for online updates were able to receive the same status at one point. Were you able to receive your advance parole card regardless the status update saying it can still be rejected? - most of the time it is approved

2) Not to be ungrateful, believe me I was crying when I received the updates thinking that finally theres a light at the end of this tunnel, however, I am also apprehensive about the months I'd have to spend looking for a job considering the US economy these days. For those Filipinos who were able to land in their respective careers, how long did it take for you to get the job? I am sure you indicated your previous job experiences in the Philippines, so how did it go? Did the interviewing officer gave your previous companies a call for verifications purposes? - i was offered a job before a got my EAD. After receiving my EAD, the company freezed hiring. The US job offer was due to the manager was my manager in the Philippines. I'm hired in the Philippines but under US group. I guess, the reason for the job hiring was due to my track record. My manager then was not even aware that i need an EAD to work. Based on my experience, I would say that your immigration status does not matter. After i got my GC, i just started my own company. Most of the time, you just need to show to them that you could do it.

3) We're you given equal opportunity same with the other applicants even if you are an immigrant and that your character references and job experiences are limited from the country where you come from? - I would say a BIG YES! The job was mine even though my experience was from the Philippines. But i had to let it go coz i need to follow the legal process.

I will consider all your ideas important.

Thanks again guys.

[GuardianAngel 1]

Sometimes, it's also a matter of luck. I am planning to start handing out resumes to prospective companies and I'll just go from there.

Btw, I could still recall the last time we were talking was about my interview in Manila and now this... hehe

Thanks Rhea! You've always enlightened us since day one, appreciate it a lot.