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    Elf reacted to Hypnos in Welcome notice received then INTERVIEW scheduled (merged threads)   
    Clearly something has given them cause to reconsider their earlier decision and decide they want to interview you after all.
    I doubt you will be able to get any answers before your interview. Take all of your documents with you and cross your fingers that you can overcome whatever the problem is.
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    Elf reacted to Udella&Wiz in anything to do   
    They should absolutely be updating your I-9 and have a copy of your green card - you now have a document from List A (check the I-9 form)
    I would insist that they update your record and take a copy (yes, I work with HR).
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    Elf got a reaction from Cheezees in Any opinion on how things went? Had my AOS interview today   
    None of us can really give you a well-informed answer to that, so the best you're going to get is guesses based on what you've told us and how it compares to our own experiences and what we've read here and elsewhere.
    That said, it sounds like the interview went well. Our interviewer also said that she'd seen enough after looking at less than half of the evidence we brought, and she kept bank statements, bills etc for the file. Better to have too much evidence than too little
    The fact that your IO said that he couldn't make a decision until he'd seen your husband's orders would make me think that he believes your marriage is genuine, but needs a copy of the orders for the file before he can issue an approval. That's a bit surprising, since the only info I can find on the USCIS site says "USCIS will conduct your Adjustment of Status interview without the presence of your military spouse (the petitioner) if he or she is currently deployed. At your interview, you should bring evidence of your spouse’s military assignment abroad, such as a photocopy of the official orders or a letter from your spouse’s commanding officer.",and you brought a letter, but that page is archived and perhaps there has been a policy change? Or perhaps the letter omitted a piece of necessary information that would be in the orders (I have no idea what that might be)?
    Nothing that you mention in your interview description sounds like a reason to worry. Wait for the RFE for the orders, respond to it as promptly as you can, and I think you'll be fine.
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    Elf reacted to yuna628 in sending off AOS soon   
    What other evidence can I supply? I am not employed and thus do not make any money to file taxes with. All I can do is write a statement attesting to this fact?
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    Elf reacted to Captain Ewok in Post Bugs here!   
    Yikes, that is a bad error. I'll fix it!
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    Elf reacted to IHYJF in ex husband threatens to go to immigration to get me deported   
    I think i need to clarify all this. All the harassment happened before he went to jail. it stopped, it's been a while since he contacted me again. he sent me mail from the jail, because he knew my old address. i will not give too many details, just because it is unneccesary in a public forum. DV gave me guidance, that's why i am living in a different place with a fake address. his friends called me ask to drop the case, i don't now how he got in touch with them. It was all taken care of for now! i have a new phone, email, address and hopefully life soon
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    Elf reacted to newacct in Divorce - USC   
    He can file for divorce, and file for Removal of Conditions under the basis of divorce even though the divorce is not final yet. They will give him an RFE with time to wait for his divorce to be finalized and send in the divorce order.
    Yes, it still stands.
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    Elf reacted to Villanelle in Divorce - USC   
    Social Security "quarters":
    Quarters are also known as credits (for SS purposes)
    "Credits are the "building blocks" we use to find out whether you have the minimum amount of covered work to qualify for each type of Social Security benefits. If you stop working before you have enough credits to qualify for benefits, your credits will stay on your record. If you return to work later on, you can add more credits so that you can qualify. No benefits can be paid if you do not have enough credits."
    "The amount of earnings required for a quarter of coverage (QC) in 2016 is $1,260. "Quarter of coverage" is a legal term, but you may also see the term "Social Security credit" (or just "credit") used elsewhere. A QC is the basic unit for determining whether a worker is insured under the Social Security program. No matter how high your earnings may be, you can not earn more than 4 QC's in one year."
    You can see this pamphlet about earning credits.- https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10072.pdf,
    you can also view this more in detailed explanation- https://www.socialsecurity.gov/oact/cola/QC.html
    When you work and pay Social Security taxes, you earn up to a maximum of four "credits" for each year so for the purposes of the aff of support/ Social Security if you work FULL TIME, it will take apx 10 years to make 40 quarters. If you work part time or sporadically it will take longer.
    You can verify your quarters worked for Social Security by requesting your personal earnings and benefit statement available here : http://www.ssa.gov/mystatement
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    Elf reacted to TBoneTX in Domestic violence arrest   
    A noncontributory, assaultive post and replies to it have been removed. Post constructively, or don't post.
    VJ Moderation
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    Elf reacted to KayDeeCee in I-765 that was filed with AoS got denied. What does that mean for AoS?   
    Category for filing as a K-1 entrant before AOS is (a )(6 ), and you have to pay the $380 fee for that.
    The above answer is incorrect. It is not useless to file again. You never know how long you may have to wait for the green card. There will be no fee to file for the EAD now. The fee is waived when filed with a pending I-485. The category is (c )(9 )- adjustment applicant. You will need to include a copy of the receipt notice for the I-485 submission to get the fee waived.
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    Elf reacted to aaron2020 in Divorce after 3 year marriage   
    Hi,
    You can divorce and keep your 10 years green card. You can apply for US citizenship in 5 years.
    Best of luck
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    Elf got a reaction from Penguin_ie in Tourist Visa w/marriage consideration vs. future intentions   
    I'm a Maryland resident who got married in Massachusetts (because at the time, Massachusetts was one of the very few options for same-sex couples).
    Massachusetts has no residency requirement. There is a three-day waiting period, but it can be waived by filing a motion for a "Marriage without delay" in a probate and family court. We were able to file the motion and get the waiver approved then get the marriage license all within one morning, because the clerk's office and the probate court were only a few blocks apart.
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    Elf reacted to Zedayn in Question on medical examination,i may have a problem   
    Hepatitis A and B are not required for adults. Hep A is required for babies between 1 and 2, and Hep B is required for anyone under 18. Check this table, which lists all required vaccinations by age: http://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/exams/ti/civil/vaccination-civil-technical-instructions.html#tbl1
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    Elf got a reaction from TBoneTX in Documents for the Interview   
    Think of it this way: would you prefer
    a) to go to the minor trouble of getting the birth certificate translated and taking both the birth certificate and the translation to your interview, or
    b) to find yourself in front of an IO who's asking to see a translation of the birth certificate, and admitting that you're unable to provide it?
    Failure to present the translation when asked for it wouldn't get you denied, but it would be very likely to delay your approval until after you'd submitted the missing document.
    Maybe the IO won't ask to see the birth certificate, but why take that risk when getting a translation is relatively straightforward?
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    Elf reacted to TBoneTX in Copies of Documentation for Proof of Meeting   
    If the evidence is sound, details like that in regard to the format shouldn't matter.
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    Elf reacted to asisflyer in Green Card holder pregnancy insurance   
    LISTEN CLOSELY --- THIS REPLY HAS FACTS TO HELP - NOT CONJECTURE OR OPINIONS or attempts to frighten/condemn you
    1. FIRST PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS are gone in America ----- so ignore the comments on pregnant women not getting coverage. EMLATA also compels emergency treatment to anyone in the United States entering an ER in urgent need. This Reagan era law bankrupts hospitals but it may help you.
    2. CHIPRA Section 214 allows states to elect to offer PREGNANT IMMIGRANTS and CHILDREN otherwise ineligible for Medicaid due to the 5 year wait medicaid from Pregnancy through 60 days post-partum. FLORIDA IS NOT ONE OF THESE 16 STATES. So you might want to move.
    3. If you want to know the states that do follow this link below ---- KNOW THIS THOUGHT: CHIPRA Section 214 FORBIDS states to Deem Joint Sponsor Income and to use the I-864 for recovery for PREGNANT WOMEN and MINOR CHILDREN in states making these SPA election. Outside of this time frame, many states will deem joint sponsor income and may legally pursue repayment -- BUT NOT DURING HER PREGNANCY through 60 days post-partum. CHIPRA 214 blocks deeming and sponsorship is states whose Medicaid plans adopt it.
    CHIPRA SECTION 214 ADOPTION STATES:
    http://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid-chip-program-information/by-topics/outreach-and-enrollment/lawfully-residing.html
    4. NOW - ACA ("Obamacare") has exchange health plans available in Florida. Go the HEALTHCARE.GOV to learn more.
    5. Depending upon your TAX HOUSEHOLDER INCOME (you and wife and your dependents) -- you may or may not meet Florida's level for
    For PREGNANT WOMEN -- its 190% of Federal Poverty Guideline assessed monthly --- but that doesn't matter as her immigration status will block her in Florida. So its a moot point!
    6. ACA LOOPHOLE --- If you are denied MEDICAID for Immigration Status and your income under less than 100% (or 133% depend on state) of the poverty Guidelines, then you can claim a TAX CREDIT (in Advance) which the government will pay against your Exchange Plan insurance that you purchase through HEALTHCARE.GOV ..... This can mean you get a Non-Medicaid Plan for REALLY REALLY REALLY CHEAP... In fact under 100% FPL is 2% OF INCOME as what you should pay for 2nd lowest cost silver plan on Healthcare.gov ... the entire difference (prorated monthly) is subsidized by the Government!!! (but you still pay spread above 2nd lowest cost silver to actual plan you pick )
    7. If your ANNUAL TAX HOUSEHOLD income is higher, you'll get less help but up to 400% of Federal Poverty Line -- you'll get some subsidy in general. The Health Insurance from Healthcare.gov will be lower premiums this way.
    8. BIG CATCH: Medicaid can be enrolled in any time during the year BUT EXCHANGE PLANS must be in open enrollment period or a Special Enrollment Period.... HEALTHCARE.GOV will guide you through this. Fortunately, you're near open enrollment anyway !!!!
    9. Platinum plans are better for pregnant women if Tax Householder income is above 250% FPL -- but below it --- Silver Plans get CSR (Deductible and Out of Pocket Max subsidy) to make them more affordable but only below 250% FPL.
    10. Failsale is EMERGENCY MEDICAID as you said--- if you financially qualify -- Some states provide PreNatal Care as part of this but many states DO NOT and would only cover the emergency delivery. I-864 does not apply to EMERGENCY MEDICAID - only regular in some states. Most states would let you signup for Emergency Medicaid ahead of time.. others arrange on the fly at the hospital on delivery. For FL, I can't answer you.
    Go to HEALTHCARE.GOV and get started...... even if you didn't follow everything I said --- its a place to start.
    Remember that for Exchange Plans:
    1st to 15th of month applications will allow enrollment on 1st of following month
    16th to 30th --- 1st of month after----- so there will be a delay while your wife is getting coverage...
    In the meantime, you'll want to use Community Centers/ Cash Oriented Facilities to get your wife's
    Nuchal Transluceny (NT) Scan
    Level 2 Anatomy Scan (very important)
    Labwork (screening for HPV/ CBC to monitor for anemia / Monitoring for gestation diabetes) etc...
    Blood Pressure / Swelling on Legs / etc.
    Hope this helps............. apologies for some member comments... and the VJ community not helping as it should!!!!
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    Elf got a reaction from Kat&Jon in Question regarding Passport Copies   
    Sure you can. Scan the passport pages instead of copying then print them sequentially, four pages/two double-page spreads per sheet. Just keep pages from the two passports separate
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    Elf reacted to Hypnos in Leaving USA   
    An Infopass appointment will do absolutely nothing unless and until the OP's wife files for AoS, at which point they may be able to obtain emergency AP if the reason for travel is sufficiently urgent, and they can document this.
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    Elf reacted to arken in Can Intending immigrant switch job for equal or higher pay after EAD if his income used in I864? (merged topic)   
    Your wife will still be the sponsor and fill out form i864, however she will show your income in later section as income from intending immigrant in that form. Along with the form, need to submit your income proof and a employment verification from your current employer mentioning you will remain employed with them after getting GC for given annual salary like that...
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    Elf reacted to Pitaya in Aos   
    http://www.visajourney.com/content/us-immigration-abbreviations
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    Elf reacted to Pitaya in WILL BE DIVORCING NEXT YEAR!!!!   
    ~Thread hijack attempt moved to separate posting~
    Pitaya
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    Elf reacted to Not a Tailor in Court weighs overturning gay marriage bans in three southern states   
    I hope that fuzzy kittens sit on every desk I ever see and yawn at me adorably, asking for petting.
    It looks like we're both going to be disappointed.
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    Elf reacted to dwheels76 in AOS help   
    I-864 is for AOS.
    You can qualify on assets if she has 3 times the amount needed . It there are 2 of you that's 19912 X 3=. Or you need a joint sponsor. Did she still file her US tax returns last 3 years? That is also required.
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    Elf reacted to Captain Ewok in This for all the VJ admins   
    We are working to reduce the spam attacks that have been happening recently. We may indeed ask for community support should we not be able to stem the flow. Give us a few days. We are implementing additional measures now.
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    Elf got a reaction from Kat&Jon in Immigration Fee   
    My understanding is that K-1 visa holders are exempt from the $165 immigrant fee, because K-1 doesn't automatically qualify you for a GC - you have to AOS after marrying the person named on the K-1.
    As Kat&Jon said, the $165 fee is intended to cover the cost of producing and mailing out the actual, physical green card that is mailed to new immigrants after they enter the US for the first time on a valid immigrant visa. K-1 is technically a nonimmigrant visa, it doesn't provide the holder with the right to stay in the US beyond 90 days unless they marry and adjust status. It's the adjustment of status process that makes them an immigrant and triggers the production of the GC, not the K-1 visa. The cost of your fiance's actual, physical GC will be covered by the fees for the AOS process.
    From the USCIS page about the immigrant fee:
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