January 2018 AOS Filers

[Jjjb 13]

My interview was scheduled today, according to the text I got. Gotta run and find a doctor to do the medicals. 

I was definitely not expecting it. My PD was Jan 12. Memphis office. 

 

[pajobra 1,395]

7 hours ago, USC4SPOUSE said:

Oh, it was more than just two. i know of several from another site who 01-10-18 and was interviewed in Denver, CO on 04-30-18. Approved on the spot. It was originally scheduled as employment-based even though it was marriage based AOS. So yeah, they skipped a lot of people. San Francisco, Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Raleigh, Oklahoma and many more,

Yeah its just so crazy how they can do that. Oh well. I am not too bothered.  I start full time work July 30th at a good pay rate with great benefits and a great 401k. I can't take time off til I finish training end of November so I am good there anyway. Mum was gonna visit me in August but now has decided to come next spring instead when I can take some time off. I am very much looking forward to work cause I am tired of being a housewife. hahaha Although now my husband and I will have to spend Sunday afternoons prepping dinner and lunches for the week that is fine.  Gonna teach him how to operate the instant pot and he should be fine. Plan to make sure there is a whole weeks worth of freezer meals with extra for lunches in the freezer every Sunday. I have already started planning the shopping list.

 

I am slightly scared about starting this job as its not something I have really done before but I am looking forward to trying something new. I am going to continue volunteering at the public library nearby because I would miss those ladies if I did not. lol

9 minutes ago, Jjjb said:

My interview was scheduled today, according to the text I got. Gotta run and find a doctor to do the medicals. 

I was definitely not expecting it. My PD was Jan 12. Memphis office. 

 

Congrats

[USC4SPOUSE 506]

2 hours ago, pajobra said:

Yeah its just so crazy how they can do that. Oh well. I am not too bothered.  I start full time work July 30th at a good pay rate with great benefits and a great 401k. I can't take time off til I finish training end of November so I am good there anyway. Mum was gonna visit me in August but now has decided to come next spring instead when I can take some time off. I am very much looking forward to work cause I am tired of being a housewife. hahaha Although now my husband and I will have to spend Sunday afternoons prepping dinner and lunches for the week that is fine.  Gonna teach him how to operate the instant pot and he should be fine. Plan to make sure there is a whole weeks worth of freezer meals with extra for lunches in the freezer every Sunday. I have already started planning the shopping list.

 

I am slightly scared about starting this job as its not something I have really done before but I am looking forward to trying something new. I am going to continue volunteering at the public library nearby because I would miss those ladies if I did not. lol

Congrats

Yes, it's just crazy. There's no better way to explain it. Your wait isn't as bad. There are Denver folks who filed 03-2017 who are still waiting. Houston, TX has filers from 09-2016 who are yet to be scheduled.

I wish you could check a box on your I-130/I-485 that says "Willing to travel to travel to the first available appointment at  X, Y or Z office". That would keep it more fair, and would definitely help with the backlogs.

 

Congrats on starting your new job! That's exciting. They will train you. You will be fine. 

Edited July 20, 2018 by USC4SPOUSE

[Rae Bulin 20]

Hey guys!

 

Just found out that my husband's EAD card Is being sent to us! Just for reference, we sent our AOS application on Jan 31st! So it took 170 days! I hope everyone gets theirs soon! 

[Noonymoon 28]

On 7/11/2018 at 10:37 AM, CopperChem said:

I think our interview was about a month from the notice. And yes we got the GC before the EAD or AP was ever even processed. It just depends on the particular offices.

Hi... i am from Feb filers but i had a question.... they haven't touched my EAD yet but I'm scheduled for an interview. If we get the green card before the EAD we can work right?? Like... if we have a green card we don't need to wait for EAD to apply for driver's license and for work.  

 

Is that correct?

[bigtam 2]

6 minutes ago, Noonymoon said:

Hi... i am from Feb filers but i had a question.... they haven't touched my EAD yet but I'm scheduled for an interview. If we get the green card before the EAD we can work right?? Like... if we have a green card we don't need to wait for EAD to apply for driver's license and for work.  

 

Is that correct? 

Yes you do not need the EAD anymore

[Noonymoon 28]

8 hours ago, bigtam said:

Yes you do not need the EAD anymore

Thank you.  

[Tomalley 160]

I am just a bit curious that, I see people come here with tourist visa and get married and get their GC. But most people here first applied K visa which takes almost a year and spent almost 1k dollars. It seems no point to apply for a K1 visa because you can use a tourist visa to get the GC quicker and cheaper. 

What do you guys think ?  

[Britinstl 47]

5 minutes ago, Tomalley said:

I am just a bit curious that, I see people come here with tourist visa and get married and get their GC. But most people here first applied K visa which takes almost a year and spent almost 1k dollars. It seems no point to apply for a K1 visa because you can use a tourist visa to get the GC quicker and cheaper. 

What do you guys think ?  

 

Coming with the intention to AOS of tourist visa etc is visa fraud. Comes with a long ban from the USA if you get found out.

[Tomalley 160]

7 minutes ago, Britinstl said:

 

Coming with the intention to AOS of tourist visa etc is visa fraud. Comes with a long ban from the USA if you get found out.

I know. But people usually get married after 90 days. And I did see people get their GC anyway.

[janet3 1,170]

22 minutes ago, Tomalley said:

I am just a bit curious that, I see people come here with tourist visa and get married and get their GC. But most people here first applied K visa which takes almost a year and spent almost 1k dollars. It seems no point to apply for a K1 visa because you can use a tourist visa to get the GC quicker and cheaper. 

What do you guys think ?  

If someone comes to the US on a tourist visa with the intent of marrying and staying in the US to adjust status that is visa fraud. 

No one here can tell you what you are suggesting is a “great plan” because it is fraud.

In addition.....it would be against VIsa Journeys TOS to do so.

[FindHerKeepHer 244]

20 minutes ago, Tomalley said:

I know. But people usually get married after 90 days. And I did see people get their GC anyway.

its a risk that they are taking by doing that. a lawyer recommended this option to me giving me assurance it will work but i rather do it the way I'm sure there is no risk to be with my wife than there possibly being one just to save a couple 100$ 

[FindHerKeepHer 244]

why are people who got their EAD so pressed about getting their GC? is there something i don't know about? isn't it a sure thing that we get our green card in the near future? 

[FindHerKeepHer 244]

So after 4 interviews and 3 offers one month after receiving my EAD,  i start a new job in my field this week! i wish you all success on your journey! i will be back with updates when my GC process is through!

[Tomalley 160]

9 minutes ago, FindHerKeepHer said:

its a risk that they are taking by doing that. a lawyer recommended this option to me giving me assurance it will work but i rather do it the way I'm sure there is no risk to be with my wife than there possibly being one just to save a couple 100$ 

But it saves lots of time too.. but it is what it is. We already came in with K visa ..