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Should we notify them of the mistake ("a-9" s/b "c-9"), or should we leave it alone? I would hate to have to pay a $340 filing fee in case the I-765 has to be refiled after she has received her greencard.

Thanks!

I am sure they have corrected it (since they noted you have an I-485 filed). Additionally, once she has received her GC, the EAD is not necessary as LPR's are allowed to work (no EAD required).

Edit: Just looked at your timeline - see you have your interview on Feb 9. Should get the 10 yr GC assuming all goes well. I'd drop the I-765 since it won't do you much good at this point.

My understanding is that an EAD is required in order for her to get a SSN. Likewise, we have applied for EAD's for my step-daughters in order to get SSN's for them too.

Additionally, I looked again at the I-797 she received regarding her EAD application; and, although it states the fee was waived, it also states "Class requested" as a-9 rather than c-9.

c-9 = Pending I-485, USCIS informed you that they corrected it for you, with the "Waived Fee", So leave it alone.

Thanks! I guess, then, that there is no problem with our filing with the office in Vermont rather than in Chicago...?

My K-3 spouse filed her I-765 for EAD after she filed her I-485 for a greencard. On her I-765, she entered "a-9" for eligibility category on Line 16; however, she should have entered "c-9" instead - which, because of the difference between the two, she filed at the wrong office as well. She has received a I-797 stating they received her application and waived the fee because of her pending I-485, and that she will be informed of their decision regarding the I-765.

Should we notify them of the mistake ("a-9" s/b "c-9"), or should we leave it alone? I would hate to have to pay a $340 filing fee in case the I-765 has to be refiled after she has received her greencard.

Thanks!

We went ahead and applied for EAD's during AOS filing for all of Rin's children last summer so that they could get SSNs (they were K-4 status). This was due to the tax rebate requirement that a SSN for each dependent was required to get the tax rebate. If you don't need one for a specific purpose, then I suppose waiting until the GC is received would be sufficient.

Also, filing taxes with a W-7 (to receive an ITIN) will require a hard copy (no electronic filing) and will add several weeks to your tax return processing (ours took an extra three months for TY 2006 when we filed with an ITIN request for Rin).

Thanks for this info!

May my 15-year old (K-4) step-daughter be considered as a derivitive visa beneficiary, or will she need an EAD to apply for an SSN?

My K-3 spouse has applied for an EAD. My K-4 step-daughters are ages 11 and 15. Once my spouse has an EAD she may apply for an SSN. What about my step-daughters.... Do they need an EAD in order to get an SSN - Do they need an SSN - what or how do they get an SSN if it is necessary?

Thanks!

Hello, everyone

Since I haven't shared the joy yet, I had the interview on December 11 and got the visa! Now waiting for its delivery...

The question that bothers me is having a paper from tax authorities to present when leaving Ukraine. I know this topic has been discussed here, and from what I understand, I don't need to worry about any other papers, but the visa. However, while doing my medical, I saw an announcement on a board there, saying anyone permanently leaving Ukraine, needs this tax document saying you don't owe any taxes.

It is true at all? Someone who has recently left Ukraine for the US, please respond?! If it wasn't needed, what did you or your fiance/fiancee say at the passport control at the airport as your reason for going to the US??? I appreciate any help.

Nataliya,

Maybe you should ask this in the Russian forum. There are several Ukrainian members who visit that forum.

Good luck!

I have a question for the Russian forum, hopefully somebody can help...

Many years ago I've heard this Russian children's song about a train.All the adults would create a tunnel while the kids would act as the train that rides through the tunnel, singing this "train song".

Now that I have a baby I'd love to find that song again because I just loved that tune.

Does anybody happen to know the titel of that song? Unfortunately I don't remember it...I'd love to find it again! Thanks!

There's a children's song titled "The Blue Car" that is a train song and many people know this, but I do not know if it has dancing with it.

My research (reading articles) found that a significant number of women use emotion, spontaneity and romance to satisfy them selves; and I on the other hand, do not know anything about these things. As a husband, I always thought that if I am being fulfilled sexually, then I will be able and willing to provide everything that my wife needs. Of course, this description is not exact, but it is pretty close.

One day, I came up with the idea of questioning my wife to find out what her needs were, rather than relying on my off-the-mark guesses. I simply asked her a few questions like: what she wanted, what she dreamed of, what things she wanted to change, and what she hoped to do. She was quite frank and honest in her answers. I found out that talking to her about certain of her ideas was a catalyst to her feeling that I cared enough about her. And now, we regularly communicate in this way. What has resulted is a more fulfilling relationship.

I still do not know anything about emotion, spontaneity and romance; however, I got a dose of all three one evening last month. We were watching an old (1965) Jimmy Stewart movie entitled Shenandoah. Guess what happened during the final scene of the movie? Tears came to my eyes, as always at the end of this movie. And guess what happened when my wife noticed me getting emotional during the final scene? She gave me a lesson in spontaneity and romance.

I read the above instructions for Moscow and for St. Petersburg, which refreshed my memory a bit. They both mention having to wait at least 30 days after you get your marriage letter authorized. Our visit at the U.S. Embassy for the marriage letter took about 20 minutes. And in our case, we picked up the authenticated marriage letter on Monday and were married on Tuesday. The officials used the dates my wife entered on our application documents rather than making us wait 30 days.

We are thinking switching our K1 to K3 or IR1. I know about the downsides to this and we are taking it into account but we also have her family to make happy also. Anyway I keep reading conflicting information about how to go about marrying in Russia. Some places I read that for a Westerner, I have to register, then leave the country, then I can come back to marry. Other places I read said I can just go to marry. Can anyone explain what the real process is? If it matters it would be in St. Petersburg, and my divorce has been final 2 years.

Another question, if we marry in the states can we or should we register in Russia also? The "registering" in Russia seems to be important to the family.

What we did in 2005 was: (1) applied and got the state's approval to marry at what I think was the MED office in Moscow, which took about a week or so (it could have gone as fast as one day, but we didn't wish to pay extra for that service); and, (2) took the state's approval to marry to the local ZAGS office in Korolev, where we were married. I remember reading somewhere on the internet about the necessity for a foreigner to leave the country for 30 days; however, that is not true. I didn't leave. I think you should go to your local ZAGS office, and inquire about what is required. I can't imagine St. Petersburg being different from Moscow in this regard. I don't know anyhting about "registering" a U.S. marriage in Russia.

My wife says, Good Luck to you! And she added that American men make good husbands.

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Handmade cards; and, don't forget, Christmas is January 7th.

I have a K4 child under age 14. Can her K3 mom sign her AOS paperwork?

thanks

I don't think the French Foreign Legion has started recruiting women.... in any regular military capacity.

You could always move to France and become naturalized after 5 years, if they are still doing that.

Thanks again!

I just mailed my I485 packet yesterday.

I485-for each of them

I864-for each of them but it's your option to send original for your wife and photocopies for the children; otherwise print all original copies

G325A- When you read the instructions, it says it is not necessary for people age between 14-79 years so I didn't submit one for my 7-year old daughter; I only did one for myself.

Don't you need I765? I submitted one for myself even if I'm authorized to work. I have a fiance visa and got a social security card. I am authorized to work. I just needed to submit an I765 although it is the application for work authorization. I needed it to get a copy of the memo or the document that proves I am authorized to work because not all employers are aware that a K1 fiance visa holder (although I am married now and that again, the K1 fiance visa and my social security card allows me to work - according to US CIS website and the Soc. Sec. Admin. employee confirmed that ) can actually work legally. That is just my case because again I have a K1 fiance visa. Apparently the I765 has a separate fee, $340.

Go over the instructions before filling the forms out so you won't miss anything. In these matters it pays to know the details. Don't miss out anything you need to write esp. your signature and date you signed the form. Before I mailed the forms yesterday I went over them, I reviewed the instructions. It took a month but of course it wasn't something that I did everyday.

Good luck!

I am also planning on sending a couple of the Forms 765's and a Form 864. Is it correct to send a single Form 864, or should I complete one for each of them?

Thanks again!

We are filing for AOS for my spouse and kids. It is my understanding that we are to file all three forms (G-325A, I-864, and I-485) for each of them - that, regardless of age, there is none of these particular form that is not to be filed for each. Is that correct?

Thanks!

Fill out each application independantly so they "stand alone"... do not incorporate by reference to evidence included with another application... simply include copies of ALL required evidence with each application

One of the kids is 11 years old. Is it necessary to complete a G325A for this child too?

We are filing for AOS for my spouse and kids. It is my understanding that we are to file all three forms (G-325A, I-864, and I-485) for each of them - that, regardless of age, there is none of these particular form that is not to be filed for each. Is that correct?

Thanks!

Fill out each application independantly so they "stand alone"... do not incorporate by reference to evidence included with another application... simply include copies of ALL required evidence with each application

Thanks.

Is each to be filed/mailed separately, or should they be filed/mailed together?

My step-daughter is 15 years old, and she wants to get a parttime job. Can she do this with an EAD? She currently holds a K-4 Visa, waiting on AOS to occur soon.

Thanks!

We are filing for AOS for my spouse and kids. It is my understanding that we are to file all three forms (G-325A, I-864, and I-485) for each of them - that, regardless of age, there is none of these particular form that is not to be filed for each. Is that correct?

Thanks!

Oklahoma - McCain 66, Obama 29

http://www.fivethirtyeight.com/2008/10/todays-polls-108.html

Correction: The title should say 'nearly' 40 points.

I heard that they only have queers and steers in Oklahoma; and, I just cannot imagine that many queers going with McCain!

Watching the election and was wondering who you thought was best politcians for us guys and their potential new wives. I thinking that woman like Palin will provide more traditional values like they have in Russia and Ukraine. Not some transgender like Hillary Clinton. I know quite few of the guys like Russian women like myself, but dislike Palin (who I think acts like a good ole fashion traditional Russian lady), but are big time democrats. Why is that? Why is it that we seek family values from another nation and vote non traditional value party like Democrats.

I was watching Sarah Palin the other night, and I couldn't get my mind off sex. Based on this, I think she would make a great partner... only NOT a V.P.

Hey everyone.... I am writing with a woman from kazan right now and I wanted to hear your experiences. How did u start talking to her and what did she say? How come it didn't work out? Are u still talking to her? Anyway i just wanted to ask u because the girl I am writing is form kazzan too and maybe i can learn something. thx!!!!

I certainly understand your not wanting to get scammed, as a lot of guys have been. A friend of mine was scammed by a woman (or a man) from Kazan.

My advice is, "If it sounds too good to be true, or simply unreal, it is probably a scam." Take your time with everything. There are a lot of web sites that list names and photos of known scammers.

I dated a girl from Russia (not my wife, and not from Kazan), and after about a year, I decided she was not my type. I dropped her. Then about a year after that, I saw her name and photo on a web site that lists scammers. She didn't scam me, but I guess she got to somebody.

Good luck!

She makes good grades in school. However, she is loud and obnoxious; and, she handles a car and riding mower like they are play toys rather than with any skill or control. She knows only one speed, and she thinks it's normal to run into things. I realize that just saying "No" is one way to handle it, although she always asks why in such situations? Somehow, telling her she can't drive because she stinks at it, doesn't seem like the approach to go with, even though it is most accurate. I plan to hire a professional instructor for individual driving lessons sometime after she turns 16. In our state, one that age must first pass a written exam then wait 6 months before taking the actual driving portion of the test. If I feel it is necessary, I plan to manipulate this timeframe a bit, extending the overall time period. I have also thought about using the driving age in Russia (age 18) as a requirement, but her older brothers and many of her friends were not subject to that. I will probably lay down some stringent rules, combining the satisfactory completion of driving lessons with the necessity for her to share in the costs of financing (car, insurance & gas). Thanks for the suggestions.