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Biometrics in Feb -- still no "Testing & Interview" update for me.

I think you should call them. If it is probably over 3 months since your priority date.

Adding my case, I'm an April filer

4/18/14: I-485, EAD, AP sent by lawyer

4/22/18: received by uscis

4/29/14: received receipts for I-485, I-797C, I-130, and I-131 in mail

5/2/14: biometrics notice in mail for 5/29/14

5/6/14: early biometrics walk-in successful

5/22/14: I-485 status changed to "testing & scheduling", all other still in initial review

5/29/14: status on I-485 was updated, but nothing new, same message as of 5/22

Still waiting...

Mine is the same. First update to T&I on 5/9. 5/29 updated again but no change. Don't understand why they did that. But I didn't get notification for the second update.

Depends on your local office. You can look up on their website what month are they working on. It might be faster than the time line they show.

I didn't remember I need birth certificate for SSN. It was 10 years ago.

I just remember I bought my passport and I 20 at that time. And they just let me apply for me. Received SS card in a mail within a week.

Thank you leslieandgarrett

I truly appreciate your input.

It would show the interview date online if they had already schedule you for one.It just doesn't say what time or where.

Thank you. As far as I see there is no date. It just said it was updated again on 5/29 which is odd because when I initially received text the date was 5/19

I am so frustrated now. they texted me on 5/19 that my status was changed to testing and interview. Today I checked my status online. It said last update was on 5/29. Did they already schedule and send me an interview date? Am I missing something here?

Regardless of your immigration status or even you are USC, if your credit score is poor, the apartment may require a Co sign or higher deposite.

Your relatives can help. But don't know how since you will be in different state.

I believe you need a valid "real" passport.

I tried to change my SSN status and I was asked to see it.

Most DMVs, also want to see your certified documents. Without the valid passport, they will not process your request.

Don't you have an international driver license? I believe you can obtain it here in the US too.

It could be anything from wrong amount of fee, sign at the wrong signature box....

All they did was return your whole package back without cashing your check.

It was just a waste of 3-4 weeks. I had my husband call and talked to titer 2 to find that out.

Do you have any family members or friends in any state? It is easier to have someone you know to settle in with.

If you don't, then

Do some research first.

1.How much housing - normally renting an apartment required 2-3 months deposited and good credit. Otherwise, you might need a co-signer.

2. Do you and your wife like to live in the city or more rural area? Living cost will be different.

3. Do you drive or have a driver license of that state? If not, living in a city is easier in term of transportation but higher living expenses.

4. You said you graduated with telecommunication engineer. Maybe try to look online for job first. Apply and see. As for my experience, it is easier for most engineers, doctors and nurses to find a job.

5. Do you like warm, snow? Most people I know dislike snow days.

Good luck.

Most Americans I have met could do with ESL classes.

Ditto!

Based on the OP's writing, I don't think she needs any ESL classes.

Based on my knowledge and education background (I obtained a master's degree prior to an associate's degree admission in the US), OP definitely needs to take ESL classes. She might be placed in higher/advanced level. I was placed in an advanced level and was able to take comp. I & II right after.

OP would not need an ESL classes only if she has been in the US for certain period of time and/or has her citizenship. Again vary by institution and state.

You can not base someone's proficiency on an ONLINE forum. That's why there are standard tests out there. So people can prove their proficient!

Anyone can go to college if they meet a requirement. Most CCs require all international students to take ESL classes first with a proof of TOFEL or some kind of English proficiency test (in Michigan, we have so call MTELP which is free to take in my community college). The test determines your proficiency and the college will place you in the right class.

After that, if you are interested in nursing program, then you will have to take a placement test for math, biology, and so on. Most foundation classes don't require any prequirsite. More advance class do require it.

In my state, if you are an adult learner (not sure how old, possibly over 26, correct me if I am wrong.), you don't need a proof of high school diploma. However, if you are still young, you need that certificate to prove that you have general educational development (GED) of high school equivency.

2-year college is easy to get admitted versus 4-year college will require you much more (vary by school).

I started with ESL from a community college. I obtained degree, I now can transfer most credits to a 4- year institution.

All in all, OP will need to start somewhere depending on her educational background. But most likely, we need ESL first as many others. Believe me, it is crucial to have a good foundation in writing, listening, communicating, and reading skills for an higher education. I have been struggling during my first year in a nursing school because of English. (I thought I was good. )

Restaurant worker

Most Vietnamese I know either are dish washer or cook at the restaurant.

I don't know much about the navy. I applied to the US army when I was 34 with a special language skill. I was denied due to my age. They said I could not be over 35 when I was sent out to station. Most military requires at least green card holder. Unless they are recruiting a special skill agent so you can be in most visa status. I was an F1; I was just too old for them.

BEST thing is to talk to a recruiting officer. They are everywhere. Just call in and visit one of their recruiting office.

You can get a change of status here in the US.

You can go to school part time if you want.

Your employer will supply all the needed document if they are sponsoring you unless you agreed to do it yourself.

Most of change of status from F 1 to work permit require at least bachelor's degree or special skills.

The length of time depends on the quota of work permit that year. If it reached the limit, then you have to wait until next year when more become available.

Best of luck.

I am not sure how that work with Amex. I had Amex before I came to the US with higher credit line but when I applied for one here I got a very minimal credit line when I first started opening my credit card with them.

You might need to talk to Amex sales rep. I just know in my case a F 1 student. I didn't transfer my Amex and requested to open a new one here. I think you can get SSN if you tell the school you need to have a driver license. In my state, school will give us a letter to obtain SSN from SS office.

You need SSN in order to get any credit line from any creditors/banks. Without it, there is no other way to establish credit line. Without credit line either from bank loan, car loan or credit cards, you can not build your credit score. Without credit score, you hardly get a loan. Most people starts with secured card. I started with having a bank account and they offered me credit line after certain period of time I banked with them.

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Lots of Thai movies, shows and etc

As a health care provider, I would recommend to get those shots. Hep B damages your liver and it is not reversible. When I did AOS,my doc said I need iPV because I didn't have it on my record. So I did one booster shot, even though I was way too old for IPV but immigration won't care. Only they care is you don't carry any diseases that can be transmitted to others in this country.

You can also do at health department, it is cheaper.

To answer your question, yes your finance with need that for AOS. So don't forget to bring old immunization records since she was a child and get it all updated.

Nurse on duty

You can reschedule it. I am afraid if you show up by yourself, they will ask you to reschedule anyway or just don't make any decisions until talking to your father.

Got an update yesterday. Testing and interview. Hope we get scheduled soon.

Without at least a bachelor's degree, the chance is very slim. I have a master's degree and am already in the U.S. as a matter of fact, I have been living here almost a decade. I can't establish myself a job.

Do you have a chance? You might if you have a special skill that nobody have and it is in need in the U.S. market.

Any employer that would hire? Yes. But it is just too hard to find.

Well, best thing for you is to finish your degree or maybe find a scholarship to come to the U.S. as a student first.

Good luck.

That is a good time manner. BP, temp, HR are normally done within a min.

TB skin test on the other hand, you have up go back in 3 days to get your result. If it is negative, no further action needed. However, if it is positive, you have to do either chest x-ray or T-spot.