Ricdan

You can apply for a driver's license under AB60. That's your only option. You will need to take your expired license and proof of CA residency to the DMV. You will have to make an appointment or if you want to do a walkin you can only go to a processing center. The only processing center here in Orange County is in Stanton on Beach Blvd. and Lampson across the street from Sam's Club.

ok probably the most annoying-est thing ever to ask but please please help ahah i have read it like 9 times now and im lost im looking at my I-485 ive filled it all out apart from the application type what one should i tick im so lost at what one i come under so sorry just wana get it all right

This part of the application stumps a lot of applicants. The correct one in your case is "a"

also i don't really need the advanced parole don't have family to visit so if i just send the work authorization off with the I-485 without the advanced parole i still don't have to pay for the work authorization right ?

You will not have to pay extra if you don't include form I-131 but you don't pay less either. Your total should be $1,490.

Your passport is not kept by USCIS when you get approved for a green card. They will some times collect your EAD and some times they will not. More than likely he approved you on his end but needs to get a supervisor to review the application and give it a final approval.

Thanks for your help! One last thing... Is any way to make it go faster?

You can't make it go faster, you'll just have to wait.

And do you know how long until I will be able to work? Thanks!

You'll be able to work when your EAD is approved and mailed to you, usually within 90 days.

I used a 2 hole fastener folder for the documents. I hole punched a sandwich sized zip lock bag and placed it in the folder. I did the same thing for the check.

You have the correct address. A lot of times government agencies lease space in privately owned buildings. For example, the building where my local Social Security Administration office is housed is called the Xerox building.

About the time frame. Give them time, they just received it on Wednesday. You have to keep in mind that they receive hundreds of cases and they have to sort them out. You should be getting a text/email in the coming days. Be patient.

Hey Hypnos, well how do we go about doing that? Wouldn't that require he go back to El Salvador?

No. He needs to go to El Salvador's US embassy's website and find out the requirements for obtaining a passport. He will more than likely have to go to a consulate that is near and obtain one in person.

Yes

i think you should fill 13a.1 as "didn't file" or were not required to file, then add an explanation

The I-864 has a 2D bar code at the bottom that changes as you input information into the fields provided. The fields that we are talking about, with the exception of Part 6 Item 13, in this thread are designed for numerical values only. Even if the OP wanted to enter "didn't file" into the fields he wouldn't be able to unless he was filling the form by hand.

Yes. Make sure that in your attachment you state that it is in reference to Part 6 Item 13. Not required but it will make it easier for the officer to know what you are talking about. I personally attached a sticky note to the first page of the affidavit of support informing the officer that there was an attachment at the end of the application, just so he/she would not miss it.

13a. 2013. 13a.1. $0

13b. 2012. 13b.1. $0

Leave the box unchecked.

Hi all! I have a sorta oddball question. Long story short, I'm working for a doctor in assisting getting him credentialed at a hospital, and the state is requiring his social security card to match his medical license, but his SS card has his proper name along with his mother's maiden name (so, he goes by John Doe, but his social security card reads John Doe Smith). He is from Uruguay, and all of his immigration paperwork (done over 10 years ago) has his given name, not his mother's maiden name. He is a permanent resident, not a citizen. I'm unclear about how his mother's maiden name ended up on his social security card, but bottom line, it's not his given name, and now he needs to change it. So, I have three questions:

1. What kind of documentation would be acceptable to bring to the SS office to change this?

2. If he is able to change the social security card, will he need to get a new passport?

3. Will changing the name on his social security card affect his immigration documentation?

1. He needs to take his green card to the social security office. The name on his green card is his legal name. They will make the correction and send him a new card.

2. Since he's not a US citizen his passport was issued by Uruguay and is governed by that governments laws and regulations. It has absolutely nothing to do with a document issued by the US government. So no, he does not need to get a new passport.

3. It will not affect his immigration status in anyway. He is just correcting a mistake on his social security card.

Thanks everyone! Oh! The code we need is c9, for the work cert if we're filing with the AOS right?

C9 is the right one.

Since you are adjusting status your category is c9. You need to submit 2 passport size photos of yourself. They do not need an additional i-94 since you are already providing one in you AOS packet. If you don't have an A number put "none" in the box since you don't have one. Save yourself some money and send your docs to the PO box.

At the top right side of page 3 you will find line 7 of part 3. It's a box where you enter the total number of immigrants that you are sponsoring which in your case it should be 1. In part 5 line 1 you would enter "1", in line 2 you would enter "1" and in line 8 you enter the total of "2." Do not count anyone twice.

Your dad's income will never be considered for anything that your wife applies for. Basically, by signing the I-864 your dad promised the federal government that if your wife ever becomes a public charge he will pick up the tab for her; that's it, nothing more. Just as a side note in case anyone else is applying for healthcare under ACA, as a LPR you are entitled to every benefit the law has to offer as long as your income is 400% below the federal poverty level. The only exception is for those who have had their green card for less than 5 years. These individuals do not qualify for Medicaid but do qualify for the subsidies. So if you need health insurance go to healthcare.gov and apply.

True, you are forgiven for unauthorized employment when you are an immediate relative of a US citizen; however, most employers fill out an I-9 form that you sign. They will verify your work authorization document that you present with USCIS. If you present your invalid EAD card it will come back as invalid and you will not get the job. The only way to get around this issue is to misrepresent yourself as a US citizen which is a horrible idea. This could prevent you from becoming a US citizen in the future or if you're interviewed by a Dwight Schrutesque officer it could prevent you from obtaining your green card.

To come back into the USA you will only require your green card, nothing else. There shouldn't be any problems coming back unless you have warrants out for your arrest or you're on some watch list, which I doubt that you are. You will only require your Haitian passport to enter Haiti; it proves that you are a Haitian citizen. So to summarize, Haitian passport to enter Haiti, green card to come back.

Don't worry, you'll be fine. Since you're married to a US citizen your overstay will be forgiven. Since both of you have been together for such a long time I'm sure that you have an abundance of evidence. Your process will more than likely go smoothly. Just follow Aleful's advice; do not leave the country until you receive your AP.

Thanks Ricdan! Since she's working right now, does she need to submit her pay statements as well?

She is not required to submit pay statements. That's optional evidence that you provide to show that your sponsor has a stable source of income and that they can financially support you. I just re-read your original post and it seems that your joint sponsor will provide tax transcripts instead of copies of his/her income tax returns. In that case there is no need to include W2s.

Hello everyone,

I have one question about financially sponsoring for my case.

My wife just started working since May so she didn't file 2013 tax and we have a joint sponsor.

I understand that the joint sponsor is gonna file the I864 form and provide tax transcripts.

My question is does my wife have to file another I864 form too since her income is not enough? And what should she include in I864 form?

Thanks!!

Yes, your wife has to file an I-864 too. She must attach a letter to the end of the form stating that she did not file an income tax return last year because she did not work and thus had no income to report. Your joint sponsor should also include current pay statements, proof of US citizenship/permanent residence, and last years W2.

RE: redraidermty

The priority date and the received date should be the same. The countdown starts from the day that they received your application.

It does not matter where or when you married and it sounds like you have not overstayed your visit but even if you had you would be okay. Based on the information you have provided you can adjust your status from a visitor visa to that of a permanent resident. Just keep in mind that during your interview you may be asked if you originally planned to stay in the US when you last entered. Just be truthful and inform the officer that the intent to stay occurred after you entered the country not before.

Write down the information as it appears online. Print out the I-94 and include it in your AOS packet. This will prove that you were inspected by an immigration officer when you entered the US. Even if you had to leave the same day you arrived it would not matter since you are forgiven overstays when you marry a US citizen.