LisaRod

You posted basically the same question a few hours ago.

Its tempting to ask everyone here to hold your hand and tell you exactly what to do but I found that a much better way is to put your own list of steps together based on all the information here. Its all here, and this way you will understand exactly what it is you are doing and are less likely to miss something or misunderstand something.

IMO, these forums are more for specific questions, or 'outside the norm' type questions; I think it is unfair to expect the friendly and helpful people on these forums to repeat what is already here.

Good luck, and believe me, the more you read and make notes the less overwhelmed you will feel.

Thanks for the replies on my previous question.

So I'm wondering, do I have to wait the three weeks to receive my card in the mail, or can I go to the Social Security office with my NOA and get my SSN card updated? By updated I mean to reflect my married name (they said they couldn't do the name change until I received my EAD) and also will they remove the notation about valid for work only with DHS authorization? Or when I apply for work, I would show my SSN and my green card?

Thanks for taking the time to read my question.

Lisa

Hi all,

I received my "Welcome to the USA" I-797 today. Application for permanent residence approved. They will mail me a Permanent Resident card within the next three weeks.

No interview!

However I haven't received my EAD , which I filed for concurrently. Does this mean that I can work now (well actually when I get my resident card I guess) or do I have to wait for the EAD?

Thanks for any insight anyone may have.

Lisa

Hi,

I received my biometrics appointment letter then an RFE the next day. It is regarding Section F. , part (40) and the supporting evidence for the Form I-864. The three items listed read as follows:

1. W-2s, 1099s, and/or all schedules sumitted to IRS-a copy of his/her Federal income tax return was submitted and/or the sponsor or joint sponsor requested an extension to file his or her Federal income tax return.

2. Federal income tax returns for the most recent tax year....etc. etc. (they go on about how to obtain these)

3. Evidence of current employment or self-employment including a letter from each employer ....etc. etc. If you are self-employed, submit a recently dated letter on business letterhead or a business license.

We submitted the three previous years of tax transcripts already. However my self employed husband did not make enough money (on paper) to meet poverty guidelines. He is well above it however in terms of assets, and we submitted a letter from his bank showing cash assets, and a property tax notice showing real estate assets. However, we did not submit a letter or his business license.

I will submit a copy of his business license and write a letter on his letterhead and get him to sign it. I suppose I will submit the same tax transcripts again, in case they lost them. I don't really understand point #1 however. Anything else anyone could suggest?

Also, it is noted in the letter that I will be ineligible for interim employment authorization until ninety days after the missing initial evidence is received.

That kind of pisses me off. They approved my K-1 visa based partly on his ability to support me, what has changed in less than three months? Now I have to wait ANOTHER three months before I can work?

Well I'm partly sharing my experience here, but also am open to any suggestions or comments.

Thanks and good luck to all. Lisa

We had our interview yesterday and got approved!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sam came up on the 2nd and we have plane tickets to go back together on the 16th - I can't believe it!

I get to go back home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Review of interview to follow - there wasn't much to it, we left with pretty much the same huge stack of papers we hauled in.

Thanks for all the support and best wishes to everyone. Five months of waiting seems like less now that it is over! Its worth it - doing it the right way.

Yay! Congrats.

Good luck and best wishes.

Based on our experience, it took 104 days to approve our K-1 petition. I am engaged to a Canadian too so in my opinion I would go ahead and file the K-1, and depending on where your petition is sent you might be able to have your July wedding. BUT...have a back up wedding date in mind if you do this. Also, if you get married as planned then you will have to file a K-3 which from what I understand takes far longer to process. Boiler's idea was a good one as an alternative. Either way, you are in for some wait time. Your fiancé can stay with you as long as s/he goes home for the interview. Best of luck with whatever you decide.

It is possible depending on the service center you are going through.

I agree with these posts. It is certainly possible if you are going through a fast service center (forget it if you're going through California) and if you are also able to go through the consulate in Vancouver, it is faster than Montreal. You could try, but have a back up in case the unforseen happens.

Good luck!

Congratulations and I hope you have a beautiful day and wonderful life together.

Congrats!

I think its sad that anyone would feel so offended they would leave. And there is lots of ignorance in some posts. But why is it okay for Pedroh to sputter and swear and generally behave in a racist manner towards Americans, or at least the 'ignorant Americans' who according to him are the majority.

Damn right generalizations hurt.

Congrats!

Congrats

From your timeline it looks like you haven't even gotten your case number from the NVC yet? Much less received Packet 3? When you receive Packet 3 it will tell you what to do. The Vancouver consulate asks that you fax part 1 of the ds230 in right away and then gather the rest of the documents.

Good luck.

Congrats!

Congrats!

Thanks for the info. Awesome, you must be so excited! Congrats.

Congrats!

I did my medical in Vancouver and they didn't need the letter but they definitely need the NVC case number.

The packet is general, not specific.

He could get going on his vaccination requirements ahead of time.

personal message me if you want me to email you the medical requirements part of my packet 3.

Good luck.

It must be frustrating, I know its frustrating even when things happen "on schedule".

Hang in there, you're not alone. Good luck!

Congrats!

It doesn't matter which consulate you are going through, everyone is required to submit police records from every country they have lived in for more than 6 months.

And be careful of what you read, in regards to which certificates are obtainable! I read on ***removed*** that police certificates were not available from Thailand. Wrong! They are and it only took about 3 weeks for me to receive mine, from the day I sent my request by mail from Canada.

However Japan took just over two months.

Go here - this is the Vancouver Thai Consulate but the requirements remain the same unless you are currently residing in Thailand.

http://www.thaicongenvancouver.org/police.htm

Good luck!

Congrats!

Good luck on your interview tomorrow!

Congrats!