US Immigration from Australia

My husband s current EAD/AP combo card expires at the end of December 2021. We had our AOS interview end of April 2021 and still haven t received a decision. We were waiting to renew combo card as we were hoping to hear back on the green card before combo card expires, but now it s cutting it close so we are applying to renew. The work permit can now apparently be filed online, any experience with this vs paper app? To renew work permit and travel permit, I know we need to resubmit applications as well as copies of NOAs and proof our I-485 is still pending. Are we required to also send all of the original supporting documents (passport photos, I-94 etc)? It s my understanding that we will just get a receipt extending another 180 days, is this correct or should we expect another, updated combo card? Thank you for any tips!

My husband and I are beginning to prepare our ROC application & packet (we can file 10/31 and my goal is to have it in the mail on 11/1). I've been going through our financial accounts and had a question about what to send for a particular credit card. My husband is an authorized user on my Discover card, but he rarely (if ever) actually uses the card itself. I also rarely use my card - most charges are small automatic payments for things like Hulu. I have downloaded a couple of documents from the website that show his status as an authorized user, but I don't see anything in the statements that really bolsters our packet - for example, only my name shows on the statement, and with the exception of maybe 3-4 statements in the last 2 years, the statements don't show him making purchases.

Is there any reason to include statements for this account? And if I leave them out, do I need to explain why? We also share a CapitalOne Credit Card account, and I am sending those statements because we both regularly use that account for certain small purchases.

Any input/feedback is appreciated!

Hi! I have my N400 interview tomorrow based on my 3 years as a resident through marriage, does my husband have to come to the interview since I applied through marriage? The notification I received doesn't quite specify but it seems like I can go alone (he has to work)! Also, should I expect my oath to also happen same day? Office is San Bernardino CA.

Hi, Due to the fact that my husband is a Lifer in prison in PA, we're looking at me sponsoring myself. I know I have to have a percentage in savings over the poverty line, but what would that amount be in USD please? Also, am I better to apply after I have a certain amount saved up, and keep saving whilst my application is processed, or should I have my $$'s all saved up and then apply please? Can anyone think of any other hurdles associated if I self sponsor myself please?

TIA

Hi there,

I have a query about using only assets for the I-864 Affidavit of Support, and the possibility of needing a joint sponsor.

1. My wife and I have the equivalent of US$150,000 in assets in Australia, where we have lived as a married couple for the past 10 years or so, and are now looking to move to the US. I m Aussie, my wife is a US citizen. We don t have any US income right now, and are looking to qualify based on assets alone.

Is using overseas assets likely to be an issue at the interview stage?

There don t seem to be any hard-and-fast rules against using overseas assets, but some consulates and/or individual COs may have an issue with it, which is a concern. We are using the Sydney consulate.

2. We may be able to get a joint sponsor, but we have broached the topic with them in the past and they are a bit touchy about signing up, given the financial implications. What would happen at the consulate interview, if it was decided we needed to have a joint sponsor, but didn t have one yet would the consulate put the application on hold pending the joint sponsor I-864, or would it be denied and we would have to start from scratch?

Just trying to gauge how likely it will be that we would need a joint sponsor, and whether to try to get the I-864 in advance, or only if we find out in the interview that it s absolutely necessary.

Thanks!