Karenbel

Did you read the directions on filling out he 864? If I remember correctly, you have to provide the numbers for ALL 3 prior years, but physically send in the LAST (2014) transcript. It won't hurt to send in all 3 though.

A military ID only works if it has your social security number is on it and it matches (exact name and number) in their system. Their system is linked to the social security administration and they run your social security number right then and there.

My social security number which I've had since I first came to the States when I was a child, was in my maiden name and my military ID in my married name and I even had my EAD card and they wouldn't let me get a license until I made the legal change with the social security office and all the names matched. So basically, in California, you need to a have a valid social security number and even though you don't need the card, your name and number must match in the system and on your other forms of IDs.

My wife has her biometrics appointment in the morning.

She came on K1 Visa. We married in the 3 month timeframe. We have submitted I-485, etc.

We received notice of ASC Appointment notice for biometrics.

What does she need to take?

1) I-797C Notice of Action

2) Her Colombian passport

Anything else? We never got her a SS card, driver's license, etc.

Should we take a copy of marriage certificate? The notice says to bring 1) This appointment notice and 2) Photo ID.

I just wanted to make sure that is all we need. What do they do at this? Just fingerprints?

Thanks!

Yes, just the appointment letter, and ID. They take you fingerprints and take you photo for your EAD card.

Hello all my military folks on here. I need help with my case I filed an I-130 for my wife and step daughter on 13 Sep 13. Then a couple of week later I found out that I was going on a no noticed deployment for 6 months. So I called USCIS military hotline right away and requested a expedite on 10 Oct 13. I got an RFE email requesting a copy of my deployment order, I fax a copy over to USCIS the same day. And now I've been waiting for 28 days with no response of a approval or denial. I called the military hotline today and talked to a tier 2 about my case and she was no help. All she could tell me that my case was being work. And that she couldn't see anything because it's was expedite. I need to know if there's someone I can email or call. Any help and this matter will be greatly appreciated

I also requested expedite of my I-485 & I-765 on October 21st because my husband is currently deployed and haven't heard anything, besides the e-mails requesting evidence. I've e-mailed evidence 3 times and it has been 29 days and so far not even a denial or approval. I spoke to tier 2 also and they are really of no help.

I just have to update my answer by saying that I went to a civil surgeon in Honolulu, and I would NOT recommend anyone going there. His name is Dr. Lawrence K. Tam.

The doctors office was dirty, old, very creepy experience and as woman I was straight up terrified. Anyone can message me for a more detailed explanation.

Cost was $150, however I needed a blood test for chicken pox so that was $25 extra. Received the additional vaccinations that I needed from my regular doctor.

I also went to that same Dr. in early October and had the same experience. VERY weird, and his teeth, OMG! I just prayed. I got charged the same plus the cost for X-ray, I think $40, and I was quite surprise when he said he had to do an exam of the private area. I just had to cough but still, I never had to do that before. It weirded me out but I was comfortable with the nurse there. I did the tetanus and another shot on base. It's weird because I had a medical exam done before but it had expired so I needed another one done. My first civil surgeon in a walk-in clinic Waikiki charged almost $400 but it was a smoother process. I called them and I asked if they would just fill the form out again since they had done the entire exam before (minus the private area exam & minus x-Ray) and had everything on record and I also had a printout of the filled out 693 for my records, but they wanted to still charge me another $400.

Whoever told you that at NAVPTO obviously does not know anything about immigration law. That is absolutely not true. If he is your son and not your stepson, then he can get a U.S. Passport depending on his age if he was born in the Phillipines, and assuming your are a U.S. Citizen. You will have to petition for a green card for your wife if she doesn't have a U.S. Visa. Having Military orders, PCSing plays no role when it comes to Immigration Law. The only benefit is having deployment orders which you can use to request expedite of the process. Good luck to you!

Definitely call ASAP and speak to someone. My husband (petitioner) called and spoke to someone at USCIS who did the change of address over the phone. A few days later, we received the confirmation letter in the mail at our new address in a new state and we even started getting notices about our case at the new address. This was back in October 2010. Regardless of us changing our address in the system and receiving mail from USCIS at our new address, I found out we had an interview appointment that we knew nothing about, scheduled in our old city and our case was transferred there. Just on a whim, I called and left a message for the director of the local USCIS in our old city one day just to check on our case because it had been months since our status online was updated. She called back and that's when, to my surprise, I was notified that we had an interview in the next 3 days. In another state. UNBELIEVABLE!!! She said that as far as she could see in her computer the address showing was our old one. Thought the systems were linked. I told her "but we're getting mail at our new address from USCIS. She was a bit puzzled, nevertheless, she changed the address in her computer and canceled the appointment. So she said, she forwarded our case to our current state's USCIS office. NO WORD. It has been over a month. If I didn't call my case would have been considered abandoned. No fault of ours. They don't care. Call and be sure to follow up.

Wow! Why so mean JimVa? I think your response was pretty rude. I really think if people on here dont have anything nice to say that they shouldn't respond AT ALL. Her stepdad who is a U.S. Citizen filed a petition on her behalf. She was confused and thought that LPR is the same as USC. She is not saying that he filed a fiancé visa. She was trying to say, according to her mother, the process may be similar to that of a fiancé visa (I'm guessing dealing with the consulate in her country or whatever). You should try to read and get a better understanding and not be so quick to judge or respond in a rude and negative manner. Some people on here are straight ridiculous.

I agree with vkn & jsb. I'm just filing after being married for almost 6 years also. I just did a lot of research and decided to just file on our own. I don't believe in paying a lawyer thousands of dollars to do what I can do myself. I believe the outcome will be the same regardless. Whether you get approve or not. But that's just my opinion. I paid $50 once to consult with a lawyer only for him to tell me that his fees will be "thousands." His attitude didn't help either so I decided to just do a lot of research and inquiry on my own. I'm at the biometrics stage now. Good luck. You will be fine.

Yes, file I-130 Petition along with I-485, I-134, I-693 and I-765 EAD all together. I did separately and it's taking forever. You don't have to apply for anything else before the I-130 and 485. I would definitely hold off on the travel documents if you're not sure.

Yes it is normal to get EAD before green card. Once you get the green card you won't need EAD. Also yes you can apply for SSN with EAD.