Domestic Air Travel, Expired K-1/I-94, No AOS NOA Yet

[Going through 5,668]

4 minutes ago, Eric Bargemann said:

The OP in the attached topic had not actually filed AOS yet (was awaiting some tax documents), which is a different circumstance altogether. I was just concerned about not yet having the NOA while AOS was already filed.

Until USCIS receives the package and marks it as completed, you haven't filed the AOS either.

 

That was the point behind missileman attaching that topic thread.  

Edited September 12, 2019 by Going through

[geowrian 22,335]

Sounds like the attorney isn’t putting as much effort into the process as effort and concern you are putting into it.

Edited September 12, 2019 by geowrian

[Pitaya 2,576]

24 minutes ago, geowrian said:

Sounds like the attorney isn’t putting as much effort into the process as effort and concern you are putting into it.

Why should the attorney worry? It isn't him or his wife in the avoidable predicament. 

[Just Paul 4,591]

1 hour ago, Eric Bargemann said:

If we're flying just from PHX to DEN, we'd only be passing through TSA. So as long as her foreign passport (which remains current/valid) matches the name on her ticket (which it does), should we be okay?

Shouldn't be an issue.  It would be absolutely no issue with a NOA1

[JFH 12,189]

3 hours ago, Eric Bargemann said:

If we're flying just from PHX to DEN, we'd only be passing through TSA. So as long as her foreign passport (which remains current/valid) matches the name on her ticket (which it does), should we be okay?

The name matching the ticket is a separate issue. This is check the “no fly” list for national security. Immigration is a separate beast. 

 

Whilst you will not encounter immigration officials for a domestic flight, I have had my passport checked by TSA to see if I had a valid status in the USA when flying from Seattle to Spokane during a visit with my husband before I immigrated. I was bluntly told by the TSA agent that it is their duty to report anyone they come across who is out of status. They can not arrest you for it. But they can certainly call USCIS, just as anyone can, if they believe someone is here illegally. 

[Nitas_man 3,100]

5 hours ago, Eric Bargemann said:

If we're flying just from PHX to DEN, we'd only be passing through TSA. So as long as her foreign passport (which remains current/valid) matches the name on her ticket (which it does), should we be okay?

I’d plan to drive.  That’s just me though.

[HRQX 4,145]

17 minutes ago, Nitas_man said:

I’d plan to drive.  That’s just me though.

Exactly. As long as OP doesn't take a long detour to Las Cruces, NM: https://goo.gl/maps/cb5kvCQMbX2BWGyTA

[kiwihurricane15 34]

5 hours ago, Eric Bargemann said:

If we're flying just from PHX to DEN, we'd only be passing through TSA. So as long as her foreign passport (which remains current/valid) matches the name on her ticket (which it does), should we be okay?

In my opinion, I don't believe you have anything to be concerned about at all. TSA checkpoints domestically are really just verifying the identity document is valid, legitimate and matches the boarding pass. Sure...there are always exceptions to rules and always worse case scenarios but honestly I don't believe you should let that hold you back from your vacation. You will likely have your NOA by then anyway.

[dentsflogged 352]

6 hours ago, payxibka said:

Most do without issue.   However,  the CBP has been known to "hangout" at the TSA checkpoint from time to time 

I got checked by CBP in Minneapolis/St Paul back in May, so they don't just hang out at major airports, either.

OP is there a reason you're using an attorney? Your situation is one of the pitfalls of using one (besides the cost) and if it's a straightforward case there's really no need and you could always just ask for your documents back and send them yourself, thus removing the extra layer of delay getting things sent/received.

Edited September 13, 2019 by dentsflogged

[Lil bear 3,831]

19 minutes ago, kiwihurricane15 said:

In my opinion, I don't believe you have anything to be concerned about at all. 

From my perspective , without the NOA 1 in hand , the risk is low but the consequences are high .. Risk  management decision making  would consider that a high level for concern. 

Edited September 13, 2019 by Lil bear

[kiwihurricane15 34]

8 minutes ago, Lil bear said:

From my perspective , without the NOA 1 in hand , the risk is low but the consequences are high .. Risk  management decision making  would consider that a high level for concern. 

That may be true but I see so much fear mongering on this website, I would hate for only negative opinions and thoughts to take over.

I'm confident given all of the information that they will have the NOA in hand so don't want them rushing to make changes until its absolutely necessary.

[Dxc 12]

12 minutes ago, kiwihurricane15 said:

That may be true but I see so much fear mongering on this website, I would hate for only negative opinions and thoughts to take over.

I'm confident given all of the information that they will have the NOA in hand so don't want them rushing to make changes until its absolutely necessary.

That depends on when the lawyer decides to finally send it. What if it sits on his desk for the next month before he decides to send? Fire the lawyer and you could be a week in and have already gotten your nao1 and this would not be an issue. You could have also paid for your trip with the money you saved from lawyer.

[kiwihurricane15 34]

39 minutes ago, Dxc said:

That depends on when the lawyer decides to finally send it. What if it sits on his desk for the next month before he decides to send? Fire the lawyer and you could be a week in and have already gotten your nao1 and this would not be an issue. You could have also paid for your trip with the money you saved from lawyer.

Don't disagree with you, I personally didn't use a lawyer and submitted all the paperwork myself. Very quick and smooth sailing! And best of all- FREE

[Diane and Chris 651]

OP, you seem like an intelligent man. Why didn’t you file the AOS paperwork?  We’re here to help!  

[Highmystic 234]

2 hours ago, Dxc said:

That depends on when the lawyer decides to finally send it. What if it sits on his desk for the next month before he decides to send? Fire the lawyer and you could be a week in and have already gotten your nao1 and this would not be an issue. You could have also paid for your trip with the money you saved from lawyer.

Like one person, waiting for a month or two, and still no information.  Lawyer never returns calls or answers emails.    They don't call them derogatory names for no reason..