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So, here's the thing. I came into the US 2yrs ago on a K-1 Visa. Got married, and have a green card. I never came here with the intent to go back to school, but given the state of the economy, my wife and I discussed it and decided that going back to school would be beneficial for me (and us).

The thing is, we're not sure if I can file for financial aide (FAFSA) because of the affidavit of support. But neither of us can find anything anywhere about whether or not this can be done.

The AP is used only if you are NOT approved. The stamp is used only if you ARE approved. Bring copy of the funeral notification you received, any official notices (ie. newspapers, online publication, etc.), any evidence you have researched about what flight you need to take (you don't have to have it booked but you can still print out the flight itinerary), evidence of the family relationship if necessary, and go get that stamp. (Bring the evidence to support your need for the stamp to show that you have to travel and need to be able to return to the US).

Obituary hasn't been published yet, because the death was last night. Hopefully it'll be published online tomorrow morning, and I can print out a copy of it.

I'm not going to have to file an I-131, application for travel document and pay $388 for the document and biometrics, since I'm already approved, am I?

Field offices do not print them either.

Lot of help you've been. Thanks. /sarcasm

Part of the job of a good helper is to assist in setting proper expectations and to correct misconceptions. You'll need the I-551 stamp and can get it if your LPR status is approved, you show evidence of imminent travel plans, and present same at a USCIS office that has authority to provide the I-551 stamp.

You have misconceptions about why your green card has been delayed. It is not because anybody is behind in printing them. They all come from the same place and people are getting them within a week or two after their interviews. Some are delayed for various reasons. Being behind in printing is not one of those reasons.

Why would I pay almost a -THOUSAND DOLLARS- for a plane ticket, when my being able to -go- to the funeral is dependant on whether or not somebody decides they want to give me a stamp in my passport? And then to not -get- the stamp, I'm stuck with a -THOUSAND DOLLARS- worth of travel vouchers, when my wife and I need the money for things like rent and car payments.

Field offices do not print them either.

Lot of help you've been. Thanks. /sarcasm

What is the reason you are still waiting for the card? RFE after interview? Namecheck? card lost in the mail? Difference circumstances call for different options.

Atlanta was apparently behind schedual /surpise.

He gave me a confirmation number, and said I should have it around the 24th of Sept.

I still don't get it. You had your interview Nov 2007. Were you approved? It does not take 10 months to produce a greencard for an approval at the end of the interview.

Did they stamp your passport upon successful completion of the interview?

Yes, I was approved. No, they didn't stamp my passport. At the interview I was told that they were no longer stamping passports unless it was necessary. In which case I would have to make an appointment with the field office and drive -back- to Atlanta to get the stamp.

I would say this situation makes the stamp necessary and you should go back to get one.

I have never seen a case where a local office was "behind" that causes a delay in the printing of the card. Local offices do not print them - they hit the button to tell MSC to do that.

I know that local offices don't print them. Which is why I said -field office-. Which for me, is in Atlanta.

I had a death in my family last night, and need to travel back to Canada for the funeral. I called USCIS and the guy on the line asked if I'd filed for a travel permit, and when I said no, the best he could give me was to set up an appointment with the field office for my area, and maybe they'll give me a stamp. Not will, -maybe-.

I had my AOS interview back in November '07, and haven't gotten my GC yet. Since I had someone on the phone at USCIS, I had him put in a request on my AOS to move it along, since it'd been way overdue for something to have happened.

Anyways, my question is for those who've been in situations where they didn't have there actual GC yet, and needed to travel. What do I have to bring with me to the field office to be able to get the stamp in my passport? ***removed*** says to bring:

- 2 passport photos

- passport

- I-797 Approval Notice

Is that right? Do I need something else?

Yes, take your passport and your I-797 approval notice - something that has your A number listed on it. They check your status with your A number and then put the stamp in your passport. Bring your confirmation number with you as well - they may be able to give you a short time I-551 stamp for 6 months rather than the year since you should get your card next month. Good luck.

Thank you!

What is the reason you are still waiting for the card? RFE after interview? Namecheck? card lost in the mail? Difference circumstances call for different options.

Atlanta was apparently behind schedual /surpise.

He gave me a confirmation number, and said I should have it around the 24th of Sept.

I still don't get it. You had your interview Nov 2007. Were you approved? It does not take 10 months to produce a greencard for an approval at the end of the interview.

Did they stamp your passport upon successful completion of the interview?

Yes, I was approved. No, they didn't stamp my passport. At the interview I was told that they were no longer stamping passports unless it was necessary. In which case I would have to make an appointment with the field office and drive -back- to Atlanta to get the stamp.

What is the reason you are still waiting for the card? RFE after interview? Namecheck? card lost in the mail? Difference circumstances call for different options.

Atlanta was apparently behind schedual /surpise.

He gave me a confirmation number, and said I should have it around the 24th of Sept.

I had a death in my family last night, and need to travel back to Canada for the funeral. I called USCIS and the guy on the line asked if I'd filed for a travel permit, and when I said no, the best he could give me was to set up an appointment with the field office for my area, and maybe they'll give me a stamp. Not will, -maybe-.

I had my AOS interview back in November '07, and haven't gotten my GC yet. Since I had someone on the phone at USCIS, I had him put in a request on my AOS to move it along, since it'd been way overdue for something to have happened.

Anyways, my question is for those who've been in situations where they didn't have there actual GC yet, and needed to travel. What do I have to bring with me to the field office to be able to get the stamp in my passport? ***removed*** says to bring:

- 2 passport photos

- passport

- I-797 Approval Notice

Is that right? Do I need something else?

Was her passport stamped? (or given any sort of temporary document?)

My passport, and no. The interviewing officer in Atlanta said they don't stamp passports anymore, unless absolutely necessary because people were giving out the stamps like candy. No temporary document, either. My EAD was taken away as well, and we were told that the green card will replace that, and if an employer needs proof that I can work legally, I'll have to make an appointment and come back to the Atlanta USCIS center to get the stamp.

So, my wife and I went to the AOS interview November 14, 2007 at 8am in Atlanta, GA, and were approved for permanent resident status. It's now January 9, 2008 and we -still- haven't received the green card in the mail. I called the "customer service" (if it can even be called that) number, and after wading through about 10min of automated prompts, I -finally- get to talk to someone. Well, she just powers through something before I can even get a word in. I have no clue what her names was, or anything else that she said, until she slowed down to start asking questions about a few pieces of information that she'd need. So I tell her what she's asking for, and she checks the system before telling me that I still have another 31 days. I tried explaining that it's been -56- days since my interview, and that the USCIS -website- says to call customer service if I haven't received anything after 30 days. She says well, that's not how it's done. It's based on when we filed(July 19), and that we still had to wait another 31 days. And then asked if I had any other questions. I was pretty pissed off at this point, because I'd stated multiple times that I'd already waited 56 days and counting for the green card, and now I was being told that I had to wait another 31, so I said "No." rather forcefully, and hung up before she could respond. -WHAT- exactly do I have to wait another 31 frakkin' days for? And if the -website- is wrong, get someone to change it for frak's sake. Is all the money we're sending these people just going to a bloody beer fund or something?

If your case was approved...

If you recently became a permanent resident

After you become a permanent resident we update our records and mail you a welcome notice. Then we mail your new permanent resident card. If you move before you get your card, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283 when you move. You should also call customer service if any of the following occur:

You received your welcome notice or card, but you believe there is an error.

It has been more than 30 days since you became a permanent resident, and you have not received your welcome notice.

It has been more than 30 days since you received your welcome notice but you have not received your new card.

You have questions about your new status as a permanent resident.

USCIS link

Had the interview(and was approved) at 8am on Thursday, November 14, 2007. It's now January 9th, and we're still waiting. 56 days and counting.

Ok, so I had a couple of questions regarding filing for the AOS.

1)I-693 -I'm a K-1 holder. The guide on this part doesn't quite make much sense to me. It says, "I-693, Medical Examination of Aliens Seeking Adjusment of Status. (If you already have this from your overseas Visa interview submit a copy of that medical check form; No fee is required in this case. If you are a K-1 fiance(e) or a K-2 dependant who had a medical examination within the past year as required for the nonimmigrant fiance(e) visa, you only need to submit a vaccination supplement (I-693A), not the entire medical report. You may include the vaccination supplement with your adjustment of status).

=The only thing I got from my medical examination in Canada was a photocopy of a vaccination report that the doctor had filled out. Is that the paper that I submit as I-693?

2)NOA-2 for I-129F

=Is this the paper that I recieved in my packed with the checklist, stating my case number?

3)EAD/I-485/G-325A

=I haven't filed for an SS number yet, but I will be. Do I have to get my SS number first, or can I file everything before that.

I forgot one question.

There's some stuff that I'm going to be leaving here in Canada, but will eventually want to bring down once we move out of the apartment and buy a house. Will I end up having to pay duty on the stuff? It's two chairs(valued at ~$900 total).

Hey guys. Long time lurker, first time poster. My fiancee(in Alabama) and I(Manitoba, Canada), just got our interview date the other week(March 9th, 10am!) and I've got a couple of questions!

1)EAD: I know that EA stands for Employment Authorization. What's the "D" stand for?

1a)I have no idea if I'm eligible for this. Should I just ask for it at the PoE, and see what they say?

2)Things to change. I know I have to send in the papers to change things. Am I missing anything from this list?

-Current Residence

-Banking Info

-License Info

-Credit Card cancellation

3)ROE: When I go hand in my two weeks, do I ask that they put "Relocation for anticipated marriage" as the reason for quitting?

Is there anything that I'm not anticipating for my departure to the USA in May? Thank you.