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I had same situation.. Applied for name change ages ago.. They say it will take up to 4 weeks to check.. After 2 months of waiting, I decided not to bother with calling, just go to the SS office again (with the first letter again). The clerk was quite moody.. Said like you need to do it again, though he said in the system application already done, so someone just didn't send it or it was lost in mail ( I didn't know what happened). Now he done same thing again, and said wait for 2 weeks.. Still waiting and he was trying to convince me that my name not changed in the immigration system.. Interesting how if I have GC with new name, and their system let change my surname too (what would be impossible if it won't be changed in immigration system ) .

Because of fraud cases I guess

In UK they do check, though it's quick look for things you should have down there. No pelvic exam, not even touching.. They just check if you boy/girl. Nurse said they have few transsexuals trying to sneak trough as ladies, so that's why they are checking.

I know it's old topic, just wanted to post some information related with topic without creating new topic. Green card is OK when joining Army National Guard. Though after enlisting in NG you will have to wait for 6 months before they can send you to basic training (it used to be 3 months). Just wanted to share.

If she has pink glasses on you can't do much, and if you try to ''break their love apart'' she will trust you even less.. Tell her that you support her, but you are worried.. Don't say that she is stupid to trust him, or that guy only wants you because of visa (it hurts that your friend thinks that you can't be loved). Make her trust you, and than you can share your concerns with her.. Don't make plans how to get rid of him, just think about something to create security net for her.

Army National Guard Not joined yet, first need to pass the test and medical, but my recruiter says I should be OK, I'm very excited about it.

You can talk with recruiter before, but you can start official process only when you get green card.. I went to fill the papers literally next day after getting card Now waiting for test and medical

Shipping out on Monday!

Good luck I just started process

My question is, is that why we got called for an interview?

Adding evidence doesn't necessary helps to avoid the interview.. I sent nothing more than instructions asked for (no photos, no bills or other financial papers) and got approved without interview..

The point is that petition eventually will expire while you on drug ban, what's so hard to understand here?? Starting new petition just to have process going is not an option, actually it shouldn't even be approved because of the drug use and ban. I guess you thinking it's good to have petition going because when ban is over you can carry on with already again started petition... So your advice to start next petition straight away doesn't have any real arguments and is misleading, and I was commenting only this part, not all post, which has no sense for me

You can change your name as soon as you applied for AOS (so they have your new name in the system), and you still didn't stay here longer than 90 days, after that you can only change name with GC (or EAD). Still worst part no matter you have SSN already and have permanent resident status, they still need to check something and you might need to wait for new card up to a month... annoying.. Though they give you receipt of name change, and you allowed to work while you waiting for card with new name, I was even able to keep my old card till I get new..

Fastest and easiest option for name change is applying for AOS with new name..

use the po box, purchasing a priority mail label with postage on it from usps.com

buy it online, there's a discount, and tracking is free. go in person to a usps office, there's no discount, and tracking is additional.

With priority mail tracking is for free even if you get priority envelope in office.

Just got message that GC was mailled today (Priority mail, they gave tracking number in advance this time). It took them 6 days after approval to send it.

OK got my EAD in mail today (02/09) it was sent by Priority mail . They updated status about delivery, but I think tracking number should be written when they send it , not then letter was delivered.. So it took 6 days after approval to get it . GC still not sent (or notification not sent).

The notification system is not very efficient.. Today (02/08) the case was updated that my EAD was mailed on Friday (02/05)...

They say you can't choose your family, but you choose the one to spend life with... Some families are not worth to be called relatives... Of course it's hard when your family treats you bad, but you're about to create your own family now, and it's that matters

Did you already book? If not, Icelandair lets you have 2 checked in bags + 1 carry on + 1 personal bag included in the ticket price. You have to pay for food but if you really want to bring a lot things over, Icelandair is awesome.

Norvegian has same, I had 2 checked bags, 1 bag pack as carry on and personal bag where I kept things like phone, my BIG envelope, documents, wallet and etc. And if talking about food, I'm glad I didn't bought dinner on board, the one they served for 25£ didn't look very appetising. . I just made some chicken salad and didn't starve during the flight. Overall I like Norvegian, because they offer really nice fares, and it was quite good, knowing it's budget flights.

That makes me nervous!! Hopefully we get it soon Kaisara

Being nervous won't change things Positive thinking attracts positive things.. With this moto we were going trough all process and thanks God we were blessed. So stay positive, and everything will be ok

What I'm doing is studying all these online courses I can find (like alison.com). Next step as I finally getting my GC is get in National guard, go to boot camp In NG I want to get job related with my preferred carer, and do some studies online (found some nice universities). And of course start working in my preferred area as someone told from the bottom maybe it's a silly plan, but sounds good for me I have some diplomas from my home country , but nor sure if they mean something here

Your GC is being produced too? Congrats! I was watching your timeline because you are in Dallas too, and I seen a November filer from Dallas get their GC issued within two months too! Man, you just had your EAD approved, didn't you?

Yes it was strange for me that they making both cards, because when I will get my GC , there is no need for EAD, and it was literally hours between both updates. But it doesn't matter now. Finally we can start living normal life

Omg, just got update on GC, they making it i'm so happy, good luck for other people

Moving to USA gave me opportunity for a new start. While waiting for work permit, I had plenty of time to think what I want to do next.. In UK I was working in production field, but it's not the thing I want to do here.. I want to start carer in totally different area, to do what I like.. So my question is: is it hard to start from scratch? how you prove employers that no matter you don't have needed experience you can be a good employee for them? Now I'm doing some self learning and planning to start studying when will get my GC.. Does anyone have same experiences and have any advices?

Yes, finally got message that they are making my EAD

Yea It's probably a lost cause to apply again... Oh well looks like K1 it is.

hmm sorry but from this comment looks that he wasn't so intended to return after friendly visit.. I guess you were planing to get married while he was visiting and then apply for AOS skipping some fees and a lot of waiting time.. It just my thoughts... no need to feel offended