August filers 2015

[Amuthan 5]

Judefabolous can you post a list of the documents you will be taking to the interview? I don't know what else to present, I couldn't be add to my hubby medical insurance, or car because anyway I don't know how to drive.

Hey Billett,

Documents previously submitted as part of initial application:

1. Copy Lease of current apartment

Documents took to interview:

1. Copy of lease

2. Bank statements showing joint accounts and funds

3. Auto Insurance showing both insured

4. Health, Dental and Vision insurance showing both insured

5. Photographs (About 10)

6. Credit cards showing Authorized users

7. Cellphone bill in her name and current address

8. Gas bill in my name and current address

Documents that were added as part of the interview:

1. Bank statements

2. Gas bills

3. Cellphone bills

We did not submit any additional documents unless specifically requested by the IO (Interviewing Officer), so that we could submit it as part of the I-751 submission. I hope that helps, and good luck with your interview!

Edited November 23, 2015 by Amuthan

[Billett 14]

Thanks You so much Amuthan!!!? You are a life saver!

[judefabulous 26]

Judefabolous can you post a list of the documents you will be taking to the interview? I don't know what else to present, I couldn't be add to my hubby medical insurance, or car because anyway I don't know how to drive.

You and your hubby can get medical power of attorney..is a good document for couples.I will be going with utility bills with both of our names,medical and dental insurance,vision insurance,car insurance,hospital bills with both name,power of attorney,joint accounts statements,credit card account statements,mortgage deed,401k,pictures,affidavit from families.

[KASH2011 382]

Great news... Just got an update that my EAD card is now in production.

Congratulations!

[Billett 14]

Thanks Amuthan and Judefabolous! I also just got my EAD card, but I know I have to give it a few days to to the Social Security Office to request for my SSN and the interview is in no time! Amuthan did you apply right away for your SSN or you just waited for the interview? My interview is 12/03/15 and with thanksgiving coming this week should I go to apply for my SSN?

[abhatia1985 2]

I just can't wait to get over this process.. Just waiting for interview so i can get done and leave to meet my family back home. i trust god!

[DreamCatcher77 28]

Hey guys!

PPLEASE SOMEONE Respond...

I see a lot of people posting about needing to go to SS office even though we are in discussion for student etc based immigration.

I am confused and never got a response - if adjusting from F-1 OPT = I already have a social, now I have started a new job with new EAD, do I need to do anything about the SSN that I already have? (Since I can't change my last name until after the interview)

Which is another question: our priority date for I-485 is July 30th, I have received my EAD, and haven't received RFE, case is ready to be scheduled for interview as of September 12th, but no updates since then... Does it mean we are just waiting in line on the date or we might still be sent RFE, I would rather do it now and get it sent off sooner than later... One of those days when patience is hard

I would really appreciate some insights, things have been going so quick and smooth until now, so it really confuses me.

[Billett 14]

Hey guys!

PPLEASE SOMEONE Respond...

I see a lot of people posting about needing to go to SS office even though we are in discussion for student etc based immigration.

I am confused and never got a response - if adjusting from F-1 OPT = I already have a social, now I have started a new job with new EAD, do I need to do anything about the SSN that I already have? (Since I can't change my last name until after the interview)

Which is another question: our priority date for I-485 is July 30th, I have received my EAD, and haven't received RFE, case is ready to be scheduled for interview as of September 12th, but no updates since then... Does it mean we are just waiting in line on the date or we might still be sent RFE, I would rather do it now and get it sent off sooner than later... One of those days when patience is hard

I would really appreciate some insights, things have been going so quick and smooth until now, so it really confuses me.

Your social stays the same but I guess it has restrictions for study only, so if you want to lifth the restriction to study only you have to go to the social security office with your EAD card and ID but since you are already working I don't see the point.

If your case is ready to be schedule for interview that means you are in line and it will depend on how fast your local office is processing all documents.

I know is hard but all you can do is wait, at least you are working now, just have a little more of patient. Maybe some one else who knows better about this can chip in an give you a better answer

Good luck

[Amuthan 5]

Hey guys!

PPLEASE SOMEONE Respond...

I see a lot of people posting about needing to go to SS office even though we are in discussion for student etc based immigration.

I am confused and never got a response - if adjusting from F-1 OPT = I already have a social, now I have started a new job with new EAD, do I need to do anything about the SSN that I already have? (Since I can't change my last name until after the interview)

Which is another question: our priority date for I-485 is July 30th, I have received my EAD, and haven't received RFE, case is ready to be scheduled for interview as of September 12th, but no updates since then... Does it mean we are just waiting in line on the date or we might still be sent RFE, I would rather do it now and get it sent off sooner than later... One of those days when patience is hard

I would really appreciate some insights, things have been going so quick and smooth until now, so it really confuses me.

Here's what I did. I got my social when I was on F-1, kept the same when I moved on to H1B for work, then kept it the same when I got my EAD. My social legend said "VALID FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION". Now, your EAD card is your DHS Authorization to work and you don't need to change your social as they will simply give you another card with the same legend printed on it. As for the name change, you can always support it with a "copy" of your marriage certificate (not license). I'd rather wait till you go for your interview get your Green Card in mail and then take it with you to the SS Office and apply for a new one. This way, you can get the legend removed and it will be similar to your USC Spouse's social security card. I hope that helps!

[FGr 12]

Hey guys!

PPLEASE SOMEONE Respond...

I see a lot of people posting about needing to go to SS office even though we are in discussion for student etc based immigration.

I am confused and never got a response - if adjusting from F-1 OPT = I already have a social, now I have started a new job with new EAD, do I need to do anything about the SSN that I already have? (Since I can't change my last name until after the interview)

Which is another question: our priority date for I-485 is July 30th, I have received my EAD, and haven't received RFE, case is ready to be scheduled for interview as of September 12th, but no updates since then... Does it mean we are just waiting in line on the date or we might still be sent RFE, I would rather do it now and get it sent off sooner than later... One of those days when patience is hard

I would really appreciate some insights, things have been going so quick and smooth until now, so it really confuses me.

If you kept your last name, you do not need to get a new SSN until you get your green card. Once you get approved, you will get a SSN (same number) without any restriction.

You probably won't get any RFE.

[DreamCatcher77 28]

Your social stays the same but I guess it has restrictions for study only, so if you want to lifth the restriction to study only you have to go to the social security office with your EAD card and ID but since you are already working I don't see the point.

If your case is ready to be schedule for interview that means you are in line and it will depend on how fast your local office is processing all documents.

I know is hard but all you can do is wait, at least you are working now, just have a little more of patient. Maybe some one else who knows better about this can chip in an give you a better answer

Good luck

Thank you so much Billett! Yeah it totally makes sense- I was done with OPT and transitioned to a new job, therefore my old EAD expired and I started on a new one, that's why I couldn't understand what are people doing with the SS office. My local office has 118 days average wait between biometrics and interview, so between Aug 26th BIO and 118 days technically we should be scheduled for December 7th, but still haven't gotten a notice. Just gotta be patient a little longer. Thank you so much for the response!!!

[DreamCatcher77 28]

Here's what I did. I got my social when I was on F-1, kept the same when I moved on to H1B for work, then kept it the same when I got my EAD. My social legend said "VALID FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION". Now, your EAD card is your DHS Authorization to work and you don't need to change your social as they will simply give you another card with the same legend printed on it. As for the name change, you can always support it with a "copy" of your marriage certificate (not license). I'd rather wait till you go for your interview get your Green Card in mail and then take it with you to the SS Office and apply for a new one. This way, you can get the legend removed and it will be similar to your USC Spouse's social security card. I hope that helps!

Thank you Amuthan!!!! That's what my thought process was exactly!!! Mine said the same legend that it's valid for work with DHS authorization only and since I finished my OPT and got a new EAD right away that's exactly what I figured was my authorization, and since I can't change my last name until after interview, I didn't do anything with my social. That makes perfect sense what you said, that's exactly my thoughts!!! Thank you!!

[DreamCatcher77 28]

If you kept your last name, you do not need to get a new SSN until you get your green card. Once you get approved, you will get a SSN (same number) without any restriction.

You probably won't get any RFE.

FGr thank you!! Yes, I'm waiting until after the interview to change the last name. Looks like I just gotta wait!

[Mrs.Hull210 24]

Huge Update For Us!!

Interview Is Scheduled

On December 2, 2015, we scheduled you for your interview and mailed you an interview notice for Receipt Number MSC**********. Your interview is on January 12, 2016. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you do not receive your interview notice by January 1, 2016, please go to www.uscis.gov/e-request to request a copy of the notice. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

[ylsla 0]

congrats! i'm in san antonio office, too. I filed on 5/1 and my rfe was received by uscis on 7/10 and no update since then..I talked to tier 2 officer yesterday and he said my file is now in san antonio. It's frustrating to wait this long.

Huge Update For Us!!

Interview Is Scheduled

On December 2, 2015, we scheduled you for your interview and mailed you an interview notice for Receipt Number MSC**********. Your interview is on January 12, 2016. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you do not receive your interview notice by January 1, 2016, please go to www.uscis.gov/e-request to request a copy of the notice. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.