StephanieC

Happens fairly often.

Kristi&Ahmed - I found out this really neat thing in that if you go to USPS.com and register there with an account you can set it up so that you get an email every time someone is sending you a parcel. The other day our status changed to card being mailed, and today I got the notice from USPS that someone sent me a parcel. I check it online and it's from USCIS with the tracking number. From what I understand, two days after you get the notice you can call USCIS for a tracking number. But if you're anything like me you're probably tired of talking to them. So I just set up my post office settings to tell me when someone sends me a package. It's pretty cool.

I'm not an expert by any means so take my comment with a grain of salt but it sounds like you need to get an attorney and file for divorce. Immigration aside, do you really want to be shut off from your child's life like that?

Please be aware that Canada taxes income earned only in Canada while the US taxes income earned worldwide.
Your husband will need to file a 2015 Canadian tax return since he had Canadian sourced income.
Since your husband did not have US sourced income, he is not obligated to file a 2015 US tax return. If he files a joint return with you, he will need to report his Canadian income. He will get a Foreign Earned Income Exemption and is unlikely to owe any US taxes if he earned less than $95,000.
This is not a DIY. It would be advisable to pay a real accountant (not H&R Block, etc.) familiar with US taxes and foreign taxes to do the tax return for 2015.

Approved!!

Approved!!

Approved!!

None of us have any magic wand that can help you. We are all in the same boat waiting. Some get earlier than others and it is really painful to watch others waiting. If you have specific question then you can get an answer. If not for this forum, I won't have a clue what is going on. You can get most answers by using the search bar. If you have already asked your congressmen, then you may want to try again, be persistent, show your mettle instead of calling out names here. A number of people have shared their experiences with congressmen and you can try those methods.
Having said that, you are living with your fiancee. In fact, looks like she is settled there and you are able to live with her. You are way luckier than most of us. Why don't you explore consular processing, dump this k1, marry her and apply for spouse visa through consulate. Live with her and enjoy your life instead of venting your frustration on people you don't know.

Wow Dana and Rosanny,
I imagine people would be more inclined to respond if you were slightly less of a brat. Also realize that you've had the luxury of being with your loved one for 6 MONTHS. Far more time than I've ever spent with my fiancé altogether. There are many couples who are forced to be APART from their finances for 6 months.

Oooops. Bad typo above. I meant: They also want additional document regarding my DIVORCE here in Massachusetts.

just scheduled interview today for October 5th :3

Yay!!
Oh I meant to ask you befor; Did you get your packet 4 by email?

Eric, have you actually received notice that you have an RFE on the way?

Best of luck fellow Virginian :3

Please fix your timeline. You were not at the Vermont Service center.

Yep, as far as I was aware you're supposed to send it. Could result in an RFE, who knows though. Lawyer would be getting major eyebrows from me for doing that.
Yeah it's right in the instructions sheet.
Go down to 10 and B evidence of eligibility.
http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-485instr.pdf

Ahh! I had to call CBP myself and they helped. We had the wrong number. So we DO have an i94. We already sent in our AOS, too. Great! Now to yell at these people... Lol.
Thanks guys! I appreciate it

Awesome sauce!
Now, if they still give you problems, or you don't have confidence in them.. try a different SSA office that may be of more use to you. The i94 printout should be what they really need.

Okay, Darnell has a big thread on here somewhere about SSNs. And I'm going to be blunt, but most of the time? The SSA peons haven't a clue okay? So don't take what they say as gold, no matter how many times you go in or phone someone.
As for the SSA not allowing it? You take this print out in there, make them read their own instructions. https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0110211530
Not every bank will allow it, no. Some will actually BYPASS it for you. And some are cool with it.
The Lawyer is incorrect. I say that emphatically to you, as I am sure they will roll their eyes at being told they are incorrect... but they *are*. I94 are issued to K1s. This is a VALUABLE and important proof that is required for you to have for many steps along this process (even in getting on Obamacare). If no record of an I94 is showing up, typically you would have to return to the POE, go down to the inspections site and demand the CBP fix the database.
In fact I'd recommend you head into the SSN forum here and poke Darnell about this, he might be able to offer some help.

We just got the text/email last night that our case was sent to NVC so hopefully in about 2 weeks I can start harassing them.
I've been keeping a file ever since I sent my petition it's split up by steps, I have a full copy of the petition and all documents supporting it, then a new section with pictures and conversations since I sent the petition, and finally a section with my NOA2 copy, the I-134, letter from employer, pay stubs, last years W2, more pictures & passport stamps/itineraries and the resigned intents.
Fortunately my fiance is with me right now in the states so I can just give him this information, otherwise I'd mail it to him. I printed out the DS-160 and we filled it out together as a sample so that he can do it electronically when the time comes.

I'm going to run the risk of going against the grain here and maybe upsetting some of you. Comparing your cases to other people's in an exercise in futility if not frustration. No two cases are alike. It's no secret that the processes aren't always in perfect order. In fact there are STILL September files trickling in. While I don't think there is some huge processes going on when it comes to reviewing a petition, I do know that a background and criminal check is done on each petitioner and who knows how long that may take coupled with an obvious backlog? It makes sense that many come out of order. When I'm working on projects in my office, I don't sit on my hands while I wait for information from a client, I move on to the next project.
They are obviously approving January cases at the moment. They are obviously going in some semblance of monthly order even if picking cases here and there. Some cases may be more difficult than others due to a myriad of reasons. What doesn't make sense to me is why people call the centers when this method has been proven fruitless time and time again. Last I checked statistics, over 1000 cases were received in January (TSC). July marked the month where approvals really started to come in for January cases. That's 6 months. It seems they are averaging 20 petition approvals a day for January while simultaneously approving other months prior. December and January filers have actually had the shortest approval times when comparing to months prior. I'm sure that's no consolation, but keeping things in perspective may save a great deal of heartache and annoyance in the long run.

I'm going to run the risk of going against the grain here and maybe upsetting some of you. Comparing your cases to other people's in an exercise in futility if not frustration. No two cases are alike. It's no secret that the processes aren't always in perfect order. In fact there are STILL September files trickling in. While I don't think there is some huge processes going on when it comes to reviewing a petition, I do know that a background and criminal check is done on each petitioner and who knows how long that may take coupled with an obvious backlog? It makes sense that many come out of order. When I'm working on projects in my office, I don't sit on my hands while I wait for information from a client, I move on to the next project.
They are obviously approving January cases at the moment. They are obviously going in some semblance of monthly order even if picking cases here and there. Some cases may be more difficult than others due to a myriad of reasons. What doesn't make sense to me is why people call the centers when this method has been proven fruitless time and time again. Last I checked statistics, over 1000 cases were received in January (TSC). July marked the month where approvals really started to come in for January cases. That's 6 months. It seems they are averaging 20 petition approvals a day for January while simultaneously approving other months prior. December and January filers have actually had the shortest approval times when comparing to months prior. I'm sure that's no consolation, but keeping things in perspective may save a great deal of heartache and annoyance in the long run.

I'm going to run the risk of going against the grain here and maybe upsetting some of you. Comparing your cases to other people's in an exercise in futility if not frustration. No two cases are alike. It's no secret that the processes aren't always in perfect order. In fact there are STILL September files trickling in. While I don't think there is some huge processes going on when it comes to reviewing a petition, I do know that a background and criminal check is done on each petitioner and who knows how long that may take coupled with an obvious backlog? It makes sense that many come out of order. When I'm working on projects in my office, I don't sit on my hands while I wait for information from a client, I move on to the next project.
They are obviously approving January cases at the moment. They are obviously going in some semblance of monthly order even if picking cases here and there. Some cases may be more difficult than others due to a myriad of reasons. What doesn't make sense to me is why people call the centers when this method has been proven fruitless time and time again. Last I checked statistics, over 1000 cases were received in January (TSC). July marked the month where approvals really started to come in for January cases. That's 6 months. It seems they are averaging 20 petition approvals a day for January while simultaneously approving other months prior. December and January filers have actually had the shortest approval times when comparing to months prior. I'm sure that's no consolation, but keeping things in perspective may save a great deal of heartache and annoyance in the long run.

Thanks DZ. You are very thoughtful.

Thanks DZ. You are very thoughtful.