larrysgirl

This also happened to me yesterday, when I tried to get a new SSN card with the new green card status. I have to wait 4 weeks for a card in the mail (they took my SSN card away so now I don't have one) and if I don't receive it by then I have to call to book an appointment with the.

Sorry I pressed "enter" by accident...

I received my green card a couple of days ago, but I have had no update on the EAD or the AP since the NOA1/biometrics. I know it doesn't matter now that I have the green card, but it's almost as if it doesn't even matter that I applied for them and spent hundreds of dollars on the applications. Are they already lumping all the applications in together? What a waste of money and time!

Also, I went to the SSA office yesterday to update my card status and the guy told me that I was actually ALLOWED to work during the 90days that I'm in the US on the K1 Visa! He said that I didn't need the work authorization stamp for those 90 days because those are the rights of people on the K1 -- is this true or am I once again being told things that aren't the facts?

Hi all,

Good luck! You'll do just fine...

Good luck!

I had to take an eye exam and do a written test to get my Hawaii DL. Some of the multiple choice answers made me giggle, for example:

When is it legal to drink while driving?

1) Never

2) In the back of the pick up truck

3) Only on the highway

4) When you are a passenger

This is not surprising since nobody here wears helmets while they are on their motorcycles or scooters and there are always huge groups of people sitting in the back of pick up trucks, usually drinking.

Hi Kimmbo,

I brought my puggle (pug x beagle) to Hawaii with me in December when my K1 visa was approved. Hawaii is a rabies free state and has a very strict quarantine law, however, with very careful planning "Elvis" was immediately released from the airport in Honolulu. His papers were more complicated than the whole immigration process!!! I hated that I had to leave him in the luggage storage area for 6 hours in a kennel on the plane, but I am so glad I did it because I now have him with me, and he loves it over here. So, no, I don't think you are crazy at all...I think you are a wonderful parent!

(PS I love scrapbooking too! Your stuff blows mine out of the water!!)

Those guys at the Washington border are always so chill...Congratulations!

Hi there!

Had my biometrics (fingerprints and photo) done in the Honolulu area today, and was notified that my work permit will be issued in the mail and that I can start work while AOS is processing (as soon as I get my EAD card in the mail anyway...).

Is it normal to be issued a work permit at the biometrics appointment??? Not sure where to go from here...

Good stuff - glad you had a safe trip.

"Cheers!"

Hey good luck, you guys will do just fine! All I can say is don't wear a belt...or boots because they always set off the metal detector.

See if you can take up on any of the Vancouver dine-out specials and try some nice restaurants -- man, I REALLY miss the food in Vancouver.

Congratulations!

I thought the less I brought the better...but I did ship my car and bring my dog, Elvis, to Hawaii...

Congratulations! It's the best feeling isn't it?!

Congratulations!

We hope our process goes as smoothly as yours.

Hi there...

Just wondering if anyone has tried to obtain a passport while living in the US because of their new surname after marriage...I'm not sure if I am supposed to add the new surname for the fee of $12 and send in my current passport, or should I try and get a new passport altogether? Thanks in advance...

I visited the civil surgeon in my area today (Honolulu) and had my vaccinations record transferred to the medical supplemental form. I was charged $95 plus taxes, is this normal??

Try this out...

appdx_a_693vacc.pdf

Hi,

I'm just embarking on the whole EAD/AP/AOS journey and am completely overwhelmed!!! I'm starting off with the "easy" forms first, ha ha.

Question about what to provide for:

a) "copy of any document issued to you by the USCIS showing your present status in the US" and

c)"if you are an applicant for adjustment of status, a copy of the USCIS receipt as evidence that you filed the adjustment application". (How can I when I am going to apply for all 3 simultaneously?")

Or if someone really has some time can you give me a breakdown of what I need to send in with the AP???

Mahalo!

Hi there,

Is it advisable to send in the application forms for AOS, EAD, and AP separately, or can I send them all in one package and one money order?

Thanks a bunch!

Hi smallcan,

I'm actually doing the same thing next week, except I'm only driving it to Seattle to ship it off to Hawaii. My car is a GM and my letter cost around $70, but it was a speedy process. You will also need an EPA form and DOT form (HS-7 i think). Plus when you get to the border I think there is another form to fill out but apparently it is quick and they will have those available to you. Good luck.

That is such great news!!! I'm so happy for you! Well, mine is the day after tomorrow and I thought I'd be cool as a cucumber but the closer I get to the date the more nervous I'm getting...anyway, good for you!

Interview in 9 days...

Anyone here in VJ going for an interview in Vancouver on the 22nd?

Since August 30th...but he's coming to see me in, oh, 10 days!!