Freedove7

Hi all.I am preparing to submit my application for citizenship.Unfortunately, I decided to go to school full time and take a leave of absence from work.Money is tight so I plan on requesting a fee waiver.I live with my mom ,but don't consider her a part of my household.She  pays over half of the rent,but we don't share meals or anything else.Is she still considered a household member? I've always considered my household to consist of my daughter and I.

Unemployment is insurance which is paid for by an employer. The eligibility requirements vary from one state to another. In some states you must have worked for a minimum period of time. In others, you must have earned a minimum amount of wages during the time you were employed. In all cases, you must have lost your job through no fault of your own (you didn't quit and you weren't fired for cause), you must be willing to work and physically capable of working, and you must actively look for work while you're collecting benefits. In most states they will ask the employer to confirm your eligibility. If the employer doesn't confirm your claim then you usually won't get any benefits.

Thanks.Your answer was thorough.I now have a better understanding.

You only qualify for unemployment if you have worked to earn it. From you previous posts stating that you have not worked, no, you do not. The rules vary by state, but you have to have worked for months, and earned a certain amount. Also, you need to be let go, you can't quit.

I have been working and paying taxes for a few months now.

I just became a permanent resident.When would I qualify for unemployment benefits? Do I need to be a PR for. Certain about of time first?

Sorry for the typos ! I meant " for a certain amount of time."

I just became a permanent resident.When would I qualify for unemployment benefits? Do I need to be a PR for. Certain about of time first?

Ok Great.Thanks for your reponses,guys! Someone told me I had to get remarried to change my name.There's no way I am getting a divorce for a simple name change.That made no sense to me.

Is it a complicated process to change the name on my social so that it could match the name on my Green Card which is under my maiden name ? My social and previous immigration status are linked to my married name.

Thanks,guys !!

You show your eligibility for Lawful Permanent Residence status by showing you entered the US lawfully,didn't commit a crime,etc.

Congrats !

This still feels surreal.I received my permanent residence card yesterday Again,than you to you all who gave me advice and/or support throughout my immigration journey.It was stressful,it was a fight..But I made it and Im loving the sweet taste of victory.Good luck to you all !!!

Why are you posting again? You want a pat on the back for succeeding? You want everyone to bow down and apologise for offering you advice on how to overcome your lack of evidence of relationship? For telling you how USCIS might look at it and how you need as much as possible? You are exceedingly ungrateful.

How about a pat on the back for US helping you? How about a "thanks for being hard on me and telling me about USCIS's ways because I was super prepared and succeeded at my interview because of it". But of course not. Of course we didn't help you, or advise you in ANY way. All we did was insult and deride you... oh wait no, that was you to our opinions and advice.

Congratulations to VJ for helping yet another person successfully pass their interview!!

Yes I am sticking to my opinion that some of those who answered were unsympathetic and rude.Someone even told me" Your marriage is fake isn't it?" So give me a break.None of the advice from the rude answers were taken actually.Sooo no,my success at the interview had nothing to do with you .The only people I am to thank are my Husband and the Adjucating Officer who interviewed me...The interview is a breeze if you are in a bonafide marriage and if you follow the rules and the instructions.It was not nearly as harsh as some of you made it seem.Oh and thanks to those on here who helped me with the other inquiries I had and the support I needed throughout my immigration journey.They know who they are.You are certainly not one of them.

Let me quote myself (from one of those many threads you started)

No, I won't be congratulating you. Not until you say thank you to everyone who tried to help you, and offer some help to the many others who are still trying to get through this. Not until you express some sort of sympathy and understanding to the people who have had brutal interviews and are left waiting in limbo to hear a decision.

Some understanding on your part of how very lucky you are might make those "meanies" who told you they didn't think you had enough evidence say "congratulations."

Sympathy and understanding??Oh please.I've been through hell and back throughout my immigration journey since I was 16.Give me a break.Im not asking for a pitty party nor a pat on the back.Me being granted PR status has nothing to do with luck.I believe it was earned and well deserved. .I am more than happy to help others by answering questions that I have knowledge about,but I will not answer questions just to bs people.And yes,I def. won't be a meanie about it.Thats immature and unnecessary.

Good luck to you !! You completed the 1st step towards your journey.

The cat in the hat

congratulations.

if people sound harsh its not because they hate you. its because they have or have heard of difficulties and want to warn you that your case has some issues. i hope u take it in the positive sense. i am sure every single member out here wishes u success.

Not one of them congratulated me.They really meant well huh??

I am glad you got approved, you did have a difficult case. But this is your third post on the fact. Time to enjoy the approval, and start helping others?

Ohhh I am really enjoying it ! Thanks

I remember your thread!

Congratulations on the ROC and best luck!!!!!!

Thank you so much!! I wish the same to you

As some of you may recall,I posted a few questions prior to my interview,hoping for support and valuable advice.I got more criticisms than the ladder! It was very upsetting reading some of the most insensitive,ridiculous answers I received.Whats worse is that many of you thought it was normal and actually gave thanks for getting that type of treatment as well.Seriously??Just because you completed your immigration journey does not mean you should sit there and act like that.When people ask for advice,that is what they want..Not harsh criticism.It really sounded like you guys were angry about something I had nothing to do with.Anyhow,my interview went smoothly and not once did the officer show that he doubted my 10 YEAR relationship with my husband.The tax issue wasnt even a problem.1st off they are not the IRS,second I had a co sponsor who makes pretty good money.Plus,I work and pay taxes.Some of you said it doesnt matter if I worked or not.Well apparently it did because the officer asked if I was working and where.For those of you who think you know it all,think again and stop causing people unnecessary stress with your misinformation...Because ,hey,you might have to eat your words !

10 Years-Unconditionally,BABY !!

Im not one to do this kind of thing BUT ....No RFE and approval right on the spot !!!! What do you have to say about that ! Some of you have to be careful with the words you let come out of your mouth.You might have to eat them one day )!! Again,thanks to those who genuinely help.I truly appreciate your help.

So I was approved this week on the spot.Someone asked how did I do it since there were some technicalities with my petition.Well,I did nothing special to have my petition approved.I didn't even have a Lawyer and I filled out all the applications myself.I could say that honesty and patience helped me throughout my journey of trying to become legal,which started about 10 years ago.My father petitioned for me when I was 15 years old.But since he only had Permanent Residency status and was not a citizen,it took years for the I130 to be approved and for a visa number to become available.I got married during the process,without the knowledge that the petition will get revoked due to my change of status.There are no visa category for married children of PR's.So my dads petition got revoked the same year a visa number became available.I was devasted,but I remained resilient and patient.I graduated H.S;went to a community college;got married;graduated;started one semester towards my Bachelor's while I was pregnant;then I became a stay at home mom since my child was born.It wasn't till last year,I was approved for TPS for Haitian Nationals.Im Canadian but both my parents were born in Haiti.I was as well..So I qualified.However,I was denied initially because Im Canadian and I had to prove that I was a Haitian national and that I never left the US..long story.But I appealed with the help of a Lawyer and was approved a whole year after.It wasn't till December 2011 I tasted a bit of freedom for the first time! It felt surreal.I got my first job ever this year.I waited a long time to "start my life." My immigration status held me back tremendously.Well everything happens for a reason and im just thankful that I could now pursue my dreams with nothing in my way.I remember being advised to do a "business marriage" but I was never one to evade the laws.I met my husband 10 years ago and it wasn't till last year he became a citizen and not until this year he petitioned for me.Obviously,I did not marry for a green card.Im all about honesty and patience.And that finally paid off !! 10 years,non-conditional,BABY !!!! Good luck to you all. Be patient ,follow the rules and everything will go great.If you have any questions,feel free to ask

Thanks guys!!

Oops spot*

Awesome. Even with all technicalities of your case. Approved on the spot. Please share your story. There must be many people who can benefit from hearing how did it. Finally greened after manyy many years in limbo. You must be relieved!

Relieved is an understatement ! LOL I definately will share my story..Im just too excited right now.This actually feels surreal

Thank you all who helped me with valuable advice throughout my journey !! I was approved on the stop today at the interview Good luck to everyone !!

Thank you everyone !! I will be wearing a pencil skirt and a loose fitting top !