US Immigration from Iraq

Hello all,

My husband (the beneficiary, K1 visa holder) and I applied for AOS on April 2019. USCIS received our pocket and sent us the receipt by mail on April 10th. Then on May 20th, my husband had his biometrics done. He also got a social security card saying it s valid for work only by the permission of DHS or something( I don t know how valuable it is). Now we still haven t got the employment authorization card. My questions are:

1- can he apply for a job using the social security number he has?

2- how long does the employment authorization card take?

3- can he get a Driver License ( we are in Nashville, Tennessee)

4- I couldn t get him with my employer benefits (health insurance) and we can t afford buying one, is there any way he can get a health Insurance (Other than the government benefits)cuz he needs an urgent medical care and we ve been in the ER twice and imagine the BIG bills!!

thank you in advance!

Has anybody heard anything about the Baghdad embassy reopening? What the plans are?

Hi All,

I'm planning to file my N-400 under 3 year rule - I am clear on most requirements to qualify, but unclear about the physical presence.

I see that out of 36 months (3 years) a minimum physical presence of 18 months is required. Which I already meet.

However, I am planning to be abroad for some time while my application is processing. I will retain residency (US Job, apartment, car... you name it).

My question (and I couldn't find a clear answer so far): Is there a minimum requirement for physical presence immediately before filing or interview date or oath ceremony?

Or am I good to go as long as I spent more than the required 18 months out of 3 years within the US - and not more than 3 months outside in a row?

Thank you!

Iraq American embassy closes. Anybody know for how long or what will happen?? I m waiting for interview date.