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Thanks for that info....I am guessing I should also submit new passport photos with it?

Good Morning all,

Back in December I filed for my AOS, have since had Biometrics, got my EAD Card and have started a new job.

After sending in my AOS pack I soon realized I had forgotten to submit an I-131 Advance Parole. I have an EAD with 'NOT VALID FOR REENTRY TO U.S.'.

I wasn't too worried about this as figured I would have my AOS interview and have my GC.

However, this isn't the case, I still haven't had my interview yet.

My job will require that I travel overseas in about 3 months time.

What happens If I file my I-131 now? Do I have to re-do biometrics or do they simply just issue a new EAD that is valid for reentry?

I know this may take a couple of months, but it could still be quicker than my interview etc.

Thanks

Hi,

Firstly...did you send a letter of intent with your application? One from each of you are needed. I had an RFE for the same thing, I totally forgot to send the letters.

An example of the letter I submitted is below.

I would get this sent in asap and you will be back on track :-)

----

Name

Address

United States Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

California Service Center

Date

Letter of Intent

Dear Sir or Madam:

I, "your name", do hereby state that I am legally able and willing to marry "your partners name", and intend to do so within 90 days of my arrival into the US using the K-1 visa.

Yours truly,

Your name

Thanks very much!

Hi,

When I arrived in the USA back in November on my K-1 visa I went and applied for my SSN. No issues there. SSN number and card received.

Now, 3 months later, I have received my EAD, do I need to go back to the Social Security off to show them I am now eligible to work, or can I just start working without notifying Social Security?

Thanks!!

Hi,

To open a bank account (in the USA, im guessing) you need to be present.

You do not need a SSN to open a bank account, but you will need an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

This apples to most US states. I have heard in some states like Nebraska you need a SSN.

Hi,

They had my First and Middle name as my first, i went to apply for a SSN and now have my first as middle names as my first.

I can change this later for a SSN details change form.

A real pain!

Hi - a number of us are having this issue, follow here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/437156-ds-156-error/

I will be calling my consulate tomorrow when they are open again and will let you all know the outcome.

has anyone on here manged to fill in the ds-156 online successfully in the last couple of days? e.g. clicked continue and got the barcode?

Hi,

I get that error in any browser other than Internet Explorer. e.g. chrome, firefox, safari.

However in internet explorer i get the below when the form is onscreen.

Hi,

As long as your received a text or email for NOA1 you are good.

We got an email, but never received a postal notice even though the email said we would.

You should have got a case number which you can check online at http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis

if anyone else is having issues, please post here....the more people we know about the better chance we have of getting this resolved.

well in some ways im glad its not just me....but it is frustrating.

benjamin. - im not sure what you can do, i would take a print out of the form without hitting continue, and then one of the screen after you hit continue.

its about all you can do.

I will be calling my consulate on Monday to ask for advice, and will also emailing them.

Hi,

Yep, cleared my cache, tested on multiple computers and internet connections.

checked firewalls, routers etc...even got a friend in another country to try it and the same thing.

NikiR - what happens if you load the form and just click continue, do you get a HTTP 500 error? http://evisaforms.st...gov/default.asp then DS-156.

I received my packet 3 over a week ago and they wanted this document immediately. I am getting worried they will cancel my k-1 request.

I think I am going to give them a call and see if they can help. I am getting worried.

If someone could, please go to: http://evisaforms.state.gov/default.asp

Select the DS-156 form and scroll to the bottom and click continue without filling anything in and let me know what you get?

Hi,

Just wondering if anyone is currently having issues filling out the DS-156 online?

I have been trying for days using: http://evisaforms.state.gov/default.asp

I complete the form and when I click continue I get this error. (screenshot attached also)

• The website is under maintenance.
• The website has a programming error.

I have tired on 4 different computer, using two different internet connections.

I have tired IE 8, IE 9, IE 10, Chrome, Firefox, Safari - and Acrobat Reader is installed.

Any one else having an issue or is it just me?

Hi,

I have today received my packet 3, but am a little confused.

It appears to be in two stages:

FIRST: Complete and return immediately the following: Police Cert Application, DS 230 Part 1, DS 156, DS 156K, DS 157 2 x passport photos, photocopy of passport.

SECOND: Obtain the following documents on this checklist which pertain to you. When gathered send to this office.

As i don't have all the documents yet, does this mean I should submit the first ones with a cover letter, then once I have all the additional documents submit these.

I am assuming if i submit just the first part I wont get an interview date until I have submitted the documents in the second part.

Thanks.

I got an email stating:

"On April 13, 2013, we mailed a notice requesting evidence/information for this case to you or your representative."

We are now waiting for the hard copy to turn up to see what we need.....but today I got another email stating:

"On April 19, 2013, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)."

Does anyone know if this will be 2 separate RFE's coming our way?

I got an email stating:

"On April 13, 2013, we mailed a notice requesting evidence/information for this case to you or your representative."

We are now waiting for the hard copy to turn up to see what we need.....but today I got another email stating:

"On April 19, 2013, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)."

Does anyone know if this will be 2 separate RFE's coming our way?

RFE for me also :-( I was sort of expecting that though.

Hopefully will find out what for in the next couple of days.

Well, it looks like I was one of the December filers who suddenly got NOA-2 from CSC. Got a text Friday evening. I feel kinda bad for getting it while so many from July through November are still waiting, but can't help but feel relieved.

Im a November filer and got a RFE, but at least someone is looking at it....good luck!

How are you in the USA now? What are your current Green Card conditions?

Excellent work!

My NOA1 date was the around the same as yours (2012-11-27), and we got a RFE the same day you got approved.

Hopefully nothing major!

Once again, congratulations!

What does this email mean? I got it about 20 mins ago via Text & Email:

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Your Case Status: Initial Review

On April 11, 2013, your Alien Registration Number was changed relating to your I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please check our website at www.uscis.gov for further updates on your case. Please wait until the end of normal processing time before calling customer service at 1-800-375-5283 for live assistance.

I got an NOA1 email/text on 4/1/13 already.

Thanks,

Mike & Weng

Hi,

It would appear that someone at USCIS has been looked at your case, and has updated it. This doesn't mean it has moved to the next stage.

See this:

* Note on "Last Updated" date:

Your case may have a new "Last Updated" date and you may receive an Email and/or text message notification of your case being updated, without the status of the case changing. This is due to internal USCIS processing being performed on your Case. This will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date, but may not result in a different status message.

I would think this is a good sign, and someone may have started dealing with your case.

All the best!

Hi,

Have you had a look in here: http://www.visajourney.com/content/guides

Hopefully you find what your looking for.