Mineira

2 hours ago, Fox77 said:

Congratulations to both of you!!!

so I'm a little curious, did you get the old version of the green card or the newer one?

I received my GC last Saturday and it's still the old version of it 

Just got my card in the mail today. It was approved on Aug 15. NOA 06/20/2016. CSC. Now N400. I wasn't going to apply for my citizenship but I don't want to have to deal with USCIS ever again. Is it really taking an average of 10 months to get the Oath ceremony? 

Thank you all for this long and tiring journey, hope you get your approvals as soon as possible

My case was aproved today. Got 4 texts from USCIS. NOA date: 06/20/2016. CSC.

no RFE and no interview. FINALLY :))

could someone please update my info?

Hope you all get aproved soon

7 minutes ago, Togovi said:

So I've been married since Sept 2013 while I was on F-1 Visa. I got my green card on 09/2014

When do I qualify to apply for citizenship?

90 days before your 3rd anniversary as a Green Card holder. If you got in September 2014, you can apply in June 2017

My wife and I really want to go to my home country in December for at least 2 weeks. We haven't booked our flights yet because we are afraid of getting a RFE or an interview appointment letter. Nobody is going to be home to get the mail. Do you think the holidays are gonna slow the process down a little or speed it up?

I don't mind waiting a little longer as long as I don't get a RFE. Hate them?

Mine says case received as well.

I have two Receipt #s on my biometrics letter, the first one didn't bring up anything but the second one did. Anyone else?

I also have 2 receipt numbers. But when I go online check my status it says " Name was updated." I have no idea why it says that since I haven't requested any name change

Thank you Hellostranger57

Just had my biometrics appointment this morning. Could someone please update the list with my biometrics 07/13. Thank you ))

It means they have "touched" your file... Some applicants get that message when they never asked for a name change at all. Some people who even got approved got this message instead of Card in Production.

Thank you Guess I'm just stressed out !

I have a question about my biometrics letter. I checked on USCIS case status and it says "On June 21, 2016, we updated your name for your Form CRI-89, Petition to Remove Conditions of Permanent Resident Status." I have not asked for an update. Anyone with same status?

I have a question about my biometrics letter. I got 2 WAC numbers. One of them when I go check my status online says "Case Status does not recognize the receipt number entered," and the other one says "On June 21, 2016, we updated your name for your Form CRI-89, Petition to Remove Conditions of Permanent Resident Status." Is that right? Or still soon for my case to be checked online?

Could someone please also update mine. Just got my biometrics appointment date 07/13/2016 (Notice date: 06/25/16.)

Adding Mineira to CSC

Btw, April and May filers are maintining google doc spreadshit to update timelines and stats with automatic formula and stuff, I was wondering if June filers also fancy such technology!

Thank you so Much Yelsioy

Yay just got my NOA ?

Could someone please add me to the list, sorry my computer is broken!

Sent it on 06/18/2016

Got at CSV on 06/20/2016

Check cashed on 06/23/2016

NOA received on 06/24/2016

I sent it on June 18th.

Got there at CSC on June 20th.

Check cashed on June 23rd.

Waiting for NOA now ?

Just sent my package today. 3lb, $35. Can't wait to receive my NOA

Hi !

I live in SoCal, I got the GC in March and SSN on April and also I am suffering every day looking for jobs. I have a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration and more 17 years working on commercial banking and customer service but I haven't had good luck yet.

The last 2 months I'm applying for for jobs EVERYDAY but I don't get anything.

I've got some interviews but that's all, and I feel so bad...Sometimes I wonder if coming was the best decision (I had a very good job in my country and stability, now I feel stressed without money, my husband is working 2 jobs and I am so frustrated about our situation).

I don't know what else I can do...

Mineira, I suggest you continue being honest, I feel your sexual option won't be a problem here in CA.

Wish you good luck on this long way !

I hear you. Sometimes I ask myself if coming was the right decision but love brought us here and I'm sure soon we will find a job

Contact the Trade Promotion bureau from your consulate and the local chamber of commerce - you have a bachelor's degree in Business, ask them if they have networking events coming up. I doubt you really want to work retail.

Visit the Caljobs center - take the workshop on job interview - volunteering personal information is usually not good; not because they care you are married to your wife, but simply because it is oversharing in the context of a professional interview.

Good luck!

Will definitely do that. Thank you so much

No clue if that's why or not but I'm not sure why you're even telling them. A job applicants relationship status isn't relevant at all. My advice, don't bring the subject up and don't answer if asked.

It is illegal to deny an applicant based on sexual orientation and it may be illegal to ask about ones marital status.

https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/practices/inquiries_marital_status.cfm

Won't bring the subject again. Thank you for your advice

I doubt that your sexuality has anything to do with it. Retail is a difficult monster with no experience. Many won't hire without it as the turnover is usually high. Administration is very picky as well especially if you're going to be speaking to the public. Some will discriminate that way unfortunately. Have you tried temp agencies? They're a good place to start

I haven't tried temp agencies yet! Thank you for your advice. Will start looking for agencies here

Hello everyone

I got my GC back in 2014. After getting my GC I spent one year studying English to improve my writing and speaking skills. I didn't feel good about my English before but now I do . I have been looking for a job here in SF. I have a bachelor's degree in Business from Brazil. Unfortunetely I have no experience and it is hard to get experience without a job. I have tried retail stores but I don't know why, but every time I tell them I am married to a woman they say they will call me but never do ( I really hope it's not because I'm married to a woman.) So I would like some advice from you. What could I do to improve my chances of getting an administrative job? Should I just say that I am married but hide the fact that it's with a woman, until I get an offer? I would hate to lie, but it's been hard on my wife having to provide for both of us.

Thank you all for your time

Hello everyone! Going to send it in 2 weeks! Here we go again! Good luck to us all ?