Paulonto

Yes you do have permanent residency rights. But they issue 2-year green cards to couples married less than 2 years at the time of approval. This is to make sure young marriages are genuine and bonafide. If you have a 2-year green card, you need to file I-751 at the appropriate time to maintain PR status and get the 10-year card and then you can apply for citizenship at the right time. Good thing you asked or else you very well could have accidentally allowed your 2-year GC to expire and that would have led to a whole other mess.

If married for under 2 years at the time you obtain permanent residency, then you get conditional permanent residency and need to do removal of conditions before it expires (filing in the 90 day period before it expires). A conditional resident's green card is issued for 2 years initially.
 
If you obtained permanent residency via an immigrant visa, the 2 year anniversary is from the date you enter the US on that immigrant visa.
If you obtained permanent residency via AOS (filed and adjudicated within the US), the 2 year anniversary is from the date your AOS was approved.

If married for under 2 years, you'll get a conditional card. If married for longer, you'll get a 10-year card. Your card's expiration date will be the indicator which one you have. 

If the green card is valid 2 years then it's conditional. 
 
And in 2 year you will need to file for removal of conditions. It's a whole, long,  separate process. 

Well from what I know, if it is marriage based and you have been married under 2 years than it is a 2 year conditional GC. You would have to apply for removal of conditions at a later date. Congratulations on having a VISA in hand !!! 

Meet people. The more people you know the better. Even if you don't have any skills you can get a job pretty easily by knowing someone. Find networking events in your area and check them out and talk to lots of people. "It's not what you know it's who you know"

It all depends on the nature of the job or industry it is in, IMO. In some areas, who you know is king. In others, they will seriously look at what you know first and foremost...knowing somebody just gets you a heads up or interview at best. In yet others, experience and where you've worked / your area of expertise is king.
 
Job fairs are a good way to meet people and see who's looking for employment. Job postings online are also important, although response rates tend to be lower (but there's typically many more jobs available than just those at a job fair...not all companies spend the time/money to set up a booth at a fair).
Recruiters are also a great way to present yourself to an employer.

Besides all the traditional ways to find jobs, don't underestimate the power of networking. Get out and meet people. You would be surprised how many random acquaintances will know somebody or have a job lead. It may very well get  your resume to the top of the stack if the boss knows somebody who knows you. Have some business cards printed with your contact information and basic skills or line of work then give a card to everybody you meet. Tell them you are looking for work in the ________ field, so if they hear of anything or know somebody hiring to give you a shout.
 
And smile 😊

Having applied for jobs and having been the hiring manager in different jobs, which included panel interviews, and working with other hiring managers, I can say there’s no one single answer.  Interviewers are as unique in their approach as interviewees.
 
Most general-being upbeat and having a can-do attitude are most important.  Any job that involves interfacing with the public should include a lot of smiling.  I know airlines and hotels specifically look for this.  
 
Eye contact and a confident handshake can kick off a good impression.
 
Dressing well, but appropriately is crucial.  Too many Americans think nothing of going to an interview in jeans.  Even if you are applying for fast food, a dress shirt and tie or jacket (male) or a smart outfit for women is not too much.  Women should think “smart” and “professional” as to the look.  Never “sexy”. Too often younger women go to interviews looking like they are going clubbing.
 
the main emphasis from there is a willingness and ability to do the work and be motivated.

A good majority of jobs are online here in the USA. Even most fast food places require you to fill out an application online. They days of walking in off the street and asking are just about non existent. Like other posters have said, networking is key, a good LinkedIn profile will help ( I get people asking me if I want to apply for a job at their company on a regular basis, mostly recruiters, but it's a start). Monster.com, indeed.com are all great sources where you can upload a resume and apply for jobs with the click of a mouse. You will more than likely be instructed to fill out the companies actual application before the interview, but this allows you to get your resume looked at hopefully. Depending on the job kinda depends on how many people you will go thru. Simple jobs you can do one interview and be hired on the spot. Most any that are a good paying job requires you to interview at least twice, and even a third time before you get an offer letter sent to you. Also, a smile is good here, and like others have said " Dress to impress" even for a what might be considered a nobody job or one that isn't that big of deal, that little bit of effort will make you stand out. There are all sorts of tips and tricks to help you with your job hunt online and offline. Many communities have employment centers you can go to to see job listings, and get one on one help with your resume, and even help you practice by doing some "Mock" interviews. Most of these are free for you also, so no harm checking them out, I would probably have to go to one of these if I lost my job. I haven't looked for a job in over 15 years, and would probably be out of the loop in the current job search market, but I do have a pretty big Network to fall back on I have built up over the past 15 years, so that would help me out.

at a recent job fair the only man who was hired was dressed in sport jacket a slacks  / others wore jeans (sometimes  sloppy) and t shirts
1st and maybe second interview  may be by phone
so speak slowly and clearly
but most of all before any interview look the company up and know the products and service they provide 
know their reputition and mention in interview what empresses u about this compny and why u r interested in them
BTW  I am the one who interviewed and hired at the job fair

I agree that networking is very important here in the US. That is also how I got my job: I was recommended to apply for a job where a friend of my husband works. 

Hahaha these are some really good questions mate and I also had similar thoughts (I'm from New Zealand) so would love to see what people say.
 
I unfortunately have no advice. The biggest thing I am struggling with is the language/style of conversation in the southern US- thick accents, drawls and slang. I thought us kiwis and brits were bad 

Thank you, no medical problems really so I guess we will just book it now. Thank you.

Either can be done...however...
It is best, easiest and quickest to have the medical before the interview.
 
If you do the interview before the medical, it won't be as smooth, as they will hold decision ONLY after seeing your medical report, and who's to say that your medical will be 100% smooth, potentially creating more delays, more chasing up and more stress.
 
The administration industry far prefers an orderly process with things done in their proper order. 
 
Do the right thing, that is as instructed on the website. Book your medical as soon as you can and then go book your interview leaving a gap of around 2 weeks between the bookings.

Once you actually have the visa, you can pay the immigrant fee. Paying before entry would be simplest and get the physical card the fastest.
https://my.uscis.gov/uscis-immigrant-fee/

Yes, your Alien registration  number .....  A number ... is on the visa as Registration number. 

@Paulonto
Security for your second flight isnt interested in your status as it is domestic .. you will just show your passport as photo ID and boarding pass for the flight to Columbus... once you enter through immigration at JFK you are an LPR.. 

No it was so relaxed! I worried for nothing lol 
Thankyou both!! 😁

I got approved  thank you for asking!!

Had my interview yesterday at the US Embassy in London... after a few medical delays (no thanks to my incompetent GP surgery🙄) ive been worried sick/stressing like never before for weeks... but... I GOT APPROVED!!!! 😁😁 the best feeling in the world & the relief is incredible!
 
Thank you to EVERYONE whos supported me on these forums! I truly have appreciated it!
 
Cant wait to have my visa in hand 😍 
Jake is visiting my family in October so im going to move when  he flies back to USA, so we get to fly together! 💖
 
Good luck & best wishes to all!!!!

Hello All,
 
I recently spoke to Deutsch post (DP) about sending my packet 3 contents to the consular in Frankfurt for my DCF process and received some information that I thought would be beneficial to VisaJourney.
 
For everyone sending their packet 3 (pre-interview) contents to the US consulate in Frankfurt:
I sent my pre-interview contents to the Consular Immigrant Visa department via Deutsch post "registered" mail (Einschreiben Einwurf). My tracking information stated that the package was "out for delivery" for over 5 days and got worried so I spoke to Deutsch post about the package.
 
They told me: The US consulate in Frankfurt receives a large amount of mail, so DP does not confirm that their packages have been delivered when they have been given to the consulate. Instead, DP registers when the letter was delivered, and then the US consulate has 7 days to provide a response back to DP that they have received the letter. Only after confirmation from the consulate will DP update the status of the letter/package as delivered. Thus, any letter/package sent to the embassy via "Einschreiben" will not immediately register as delivered by DP; it can take up to 7 days for a letter/package to be confirmed as delivered even when all is going well. 
 
I hope this saves everyone some worry when sending these pre-interview original copies and sensitive forms. 
 

Update incase anyone looks at this for advice:
 
I had my interview this morning and was approved  In my case, I was lucky and my medical arrived to the embassy yesterday afternoon so I’m just waiting for my visa and passport. Yay! 

Im a total bag of nerves still for my interview in 2 days.. i swear i am my own worst enemy right now! everyone who ive spoken to & explained my worries has told me im over thinking but i cant help it

WOW!!
My status has just now changed
From "Administrative Processing" to "Issue"
48 hours after the interview!
I am astounded............