caroledfb

Yes I was waiting for the name check, we had the interview fairly quickly, they said they tried to give appoitnements as early as possible, even if the name check was pending.

Good luck to you all!

Hi all,

It took exactly 6 months for me to get the conditional green card after NOA for the AOS!

Good luck to those who are still waiting, seems to be coming!!!

Sorry,

My message was not clear, I wanted indeed to ask if we need to wait 2 years to have sex, because we may not be able to wait that long , I also wanted to know if the papers to get the 10 year Green Card had to be filed out after 2 years (minus 90 days) after we receive the actual card or if the date of the AOS application was the start date (since it takes several months to get the first Green Card, it would save time).

Thanks

Ah l'Amour !

Hi All,

I just wanted to ask whether we have to wait 2 yrs after we got the GC or after we filed AOS?

Thanks!

Hi All,

I just wanted to ask whether we have to wait 2 yrs after we got the GC or after we filed AOS?

Thanks!

Thank you for the fast answer!

Kind regards,

Hi All,

I am waiting for my 2 year conditional Green Card. I think it is clear to me what to do to get the 10 year GC after. But what are the requirements to renew the 10yr GC? I guess we are eligible even if divorced (not that I want to!!)?

Thank you for your answers, have a great day...

Hi all,

Does anybody know a US bank (in Caifornia) offering good exchange rates for wire transfers from European banks?

I have no choice, I will receive Euros directly and not dollars but all US banks I checked had a bad echange rate

Thanks!

Hi All,

Like many I have my AOS pending because of the FBI name check. I am really confused, why can't they just input the name and DOB or fingerprint in the computer and get a search answer? Wouldn't it take 2 minutes per person? Why can it take up to 2 years? I am clueless, maybe too naive, can someone explain what makes it so slow?

I guess I would feel less frustrated...

Thanks

Thank you all for your answers!!!

Hi

I have received an email notification that I will receive my EAD, but not the letter by mail yet...

Can I start working without the actual card in my hands?

Thanks

I am glad I applied for EAD since I have no clue when I will received my GC, my name is being checked by FBI and it can take up to 2 years... I cannot wait that long without a job!

Cheers

I have filed in the end of January (received on 23rd) and I received an approval email today, so you should received it in 3 weeks or so... Courage!

Bad news, you need an EAD to be allowed to work with a K1 visa - and worse news: usually you need to wait after the wedding to get one that will be really useful...

Read on the forum Guide :

>>K-1 Visa Holder Guide <<

When you can File:

1. At the Airport. As a K-1 Visa Holder you may receive a temporary EAD at the Point of Entry (POE). This has however become very uncommon and the only known POE that (and not always) issues these is JFK International Airport. if they do issue you a temporary EAD it will expire on the date that your K-1 expires (90 days from entry on your K-1). (Where: at the POE only)

2. Immediately, before filing for AOS. As a K-1 visa holder you are technically eligible to file for an EAD immediately when you arrive. However, this EAD will expire when you K-1 expires (90 days) and because of this and the wait time (>90 days) it is a waist of both time and money to bother applying. You will file as category ©(6), "Nonimmigrant Fiance(e) of U.S. Citizen". (Where to file: mail, efile, walk-in -- only if local office allows)

3. At the same time as filing for AOS. As a K-1 holder filing for Adjustment of Status (AOS) you are eligible to file for an EAD at the same time. Your EAD packet can be filing along with your AOS packet and mailed together. You will file as category ©(9), "adjustment applicant". (Where to file: mail only - with AOS packet)

4. After filing for AOS. If you did not file for your EAD at the same time as filing your AOS packet, you may still apply for an EAD. You will however need proof of having filed for AOS. This is typically in the form of a "notice of action" or physical receipt from the office you filed at stating that they received your AOS packet. You will file as category ©(9), "adjustment applicant". (Where to file: mail, walk-in if allowable, efile)

5. Renewing your EAD. You may renew your EAD when your EAD nears expiration. You must renew your EAD to be able to work until you become a Permanent Resident (or Conditional Permanent Resident) at which time your "Green Card" will be proof of eligibility to work. A suggestion before filing is to check the processing time of the local office you will be sending your EAD to and file at a time equal to the number of days before your EAD expires. ex: if the processing time is three months then apply for a renewal three months before your EAD expires. You will file as category ©(9), "adjustment applicant". (Where to file: mail, walk-in if allowable, efile)

We're in the same boat.. Had interview at the LA-DO (March-07) and they stated wait for name check. I would say our inteview went good and quick.

We also noticed that the officer went over our entire case prior to calling us to his office. If anything was missing, I'm thinking it would have been asked for at the interview.

ok, I agree with you. 'Hope things will go fast for you !

Thank you.

I am a bit nervous because the immigration officer did not say anything really positive, all she could say is "you need to wait for the FBI clearance" but I forgot to ask her if our case was accepted provided the FBI check goes well... I guess it was obvious for her our files were complete and OK... and she did not confirm it to us clearly. I was wondering if there can be RFEs because my husband id not bring a letter from his employer and she asked for it, it seemed she did not really needed it but I wondered if she may send us a letter requesting a proof of employment...

Sorry, just still nervous from the interview, your contributions were very welcome!

It sounds like you have joined the approved/pending FBI name check Club.

Yep

Hi All,

I just got my AOS interview. My name is still being checked by FBI, so I got nothing yet. The immigration officer did not stamp my passport or give me any paper. Is it normal? I just have to wait for the FBI check?

Then what will happen, I will receive the card or will I get a new appointment?

Last question, can there be a RFE after the interview for the AOS?

Thanks!

Thank you for your answers, makes me less nervous!

Take care

Hi,

I have my AOS interview planned next week. It is asked that the US citizen brings a proof of citizenship. Saly he has lost his passport and has only his US brith certificate, driving licence and old passport and no more valid because really old.

Will this bo ok?

Thank you for any advice to prove the citizenship, I am nervous !!!!

But how am I to know it is a mistake?

Well, "Everyone is supposed to know the law." I agree with others, you should be careful and ask, would be too bad to have to file tons of papers just because administration made a mistake...

Congarts

Thank you for he great report on the interview. So you say that with the stamp only on the passport, your wife was authorized to work, even before she receives the actual green card?

Soooooo funny!!!

Well a French guy once made a much more tiny joke in a US airplane and went to jail... Do not play with touchy flight attendants!

Are you married for love or a green card? If the answer is green card then be worried. Otherwise don't be.

I'm a US Citizen, so obviously not for the green card. BECAUSE I'm in love, I worry. Losing my husband is one of the worst things I can imagine (another would be losing one of my children).

Are you always this rude?

Mirlana

This is no rude, I think it was very reassuring on the contrary... It meant "Love wins!, greed doesn't", if you have be honnest and truthful, try not to worry...

I would not hire a lawyer if my case is simple...

When you start the journey, you need to read, read, read, get overwhelmed by USCIS website pages, try to fill out the forms and go to VJ for advice... It takes work, but once you understand how it works it is getting easier and easier to fill out the forms and know what to do for next steps. The experience of real people from VJ is invaluable, and they do not try to make money from you. A big thank you to you all, luv you!