Brandja

Our confirmation took 2 weeks ... sent forms beginning of Nov ... received Letter from USCIS on 11/15.

Good morning everyone, I know I have been missing for quite sometime, but I received my greencard yesterday in the mail. The crazy thing is that I did not get any update on the USCIS website indicating that I was approved, card was going to be sent for production, etc. It has and still is stuck on my interview date. I only knew yesterday early morning that a mail was already on its way from USCIS when I finally decided to check the USPS informed delivery app.

You're most welcome! And yes, that was my first actual one.

When I had applied for mine, I asked the lady if it was possible to get the number now, and she said no I would have to wait until I get it by mail. I received my ssn by mail exactly 1week 1 day. I can't remember if it was priority or just regular.

Thank you @Brandja @Bronxnyc.
Practicing with DMV Genie right now. Going to just take the written test as soon as I get this Ssn in the mail.
👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

You're welcome!! 
 
Once you go in on the day you'll be able to do the written test. You don't have to have an appointment, (I didn't, I just went early before they opened).
 
If you already know how to drive you can do both the written and the driving test for the E license on the sameday. If you have an appointment or not to do the written test, you can let them know that if you pass you'd like to do the driving test on the same day at the dmv. I think there will be some dmv that don't do the driving test, so you should choose to do the written test at the one that does both at the same place.

Yes, i have it. So far , I've only done the first 4 parts , not the marathon yet. I was actually curious to see how good of an app it was since no one around me knows about it .Thank you !
 
@Brandja @Bronxnyc Do you take the written test on the same day you go to the DMV or do they give you an appointment at a later date ?? I'd love to just be able to go and do the test all at once since I'd still be on vacation by the time I go apply.
 
 

Okay awesome, do you know of this app called DMV Genie? It is a superb app that I'd recommend. I personally used it and learnt so much. It is basically testing on every possible sections that dmv would ask from. I read the dmv book to be on the safe side but to be fair you really don't have to, but I'd recommend reading the book to just have a thorough understanding. But you could check it out

It really is, did you try to do the marathon section? You can do that part and just try to answer all questions when you've finish the other sections.
 
I wish you the best!!

Hahaha I felt the same when I got there for the first time!! Luckily the security guard came and asked for all those who are applying for a new or replacement card to step out of line and form a new line. I was in and out in no time!! 

Congrats @Cocobongo  !!! So happy for you.Time to organize the paperwork .
 
I actually just received the ead. So produced on the 5th, mailed on the 11th and delivered on the 14th.
On my way to the Ssa for a brandnew ssn !!'

Heyyy congratsss!!! Now go gather all your documents and be as over prepared lol, best wishes!! 

Lol I'll take some of your goodluck, thank youu! 

Am sure you will get something soon :D good luck again 

I was expecting to get my interview in 5 months as It is mentioned on USCIS processing time of my field office.

You're most welcome and thank you!! 
 
Well for me I've gotten my combo card, but for I-485 still at fingerprint fee was received. But I'm hanging and just happy for persons like you who are progressing especially from December.

Thank you :D wish u the best too, whats ur status now?

Heyyy congratsss!!! Now go gather all your documents and be as over prepared lol, best wishes!! 

Update!!! 
 
Had my interview today it went well took us less than 10 mins only question she asked questions about who brought my son into the us and who he was living with when He was still in a Jamaica. She said she is going to order the greencard to expect it in 10 business days. My status hasn't been updated online yet. 
 
All the best for the rest of your journey. 

A couple of hints for the interview.  Try not to be nervous ( I know it is easier said than done ) but if you have nothing to hide just act normal.  Here is the stuff I brought to the interview.  I tend to over prepare so I brought a lot more than probably necessary but I would rather have had it than not.
 
1. Your Letter with Interview Date  -  Must HAVE
2. Copies of the entire package I sent - Didn't use it at all
3. Pictures - Brought a bunch of pictures but she said the ones that I submitted with the package were more than enough
4. Passports - Agent asked to see the passport and also asked for older copies of the passport though we didn't have any.  If you recently got a renewed passport, I would recommend bringing your old one.
5. Bank statements, bills, etc - Although I had already submitted these with my package, the agent asked for ones with a more recent date.  She had to scan this in so I HIGHLY suggest you bring these.
6. Updated pay checks - Didn't use at all
 
Questions:
1. Formal questions about terrorism, arrest record, etc etc.
2. How did we meet?
3. Where is your address and who stays with you?
5. We supplied where and when we got married without her asking in normal conversation
 
Actually we spoke about other stuff a lot.  I had asked about her and her job.  She had been doing it for like 15 years.  At some point she told us that she is approving our application right now and we were like that's it?  We prepared so much.  She was like the only time that people need to be scared of her was if they had something to hide. Then the interview can be 4 hours and with separate interviews.
 
She said the most important thing is all in the BODY LANGUAGE.  So again I would say just relax and be yourselves and comfortable with your spouse when you do the interview. The body language is key to having a smoother interview.  Good luck to you all!
 

I had the same problem back then, and had to go in person with my drivers license showing my address and it was done. It's worth having it

Thank you !! I'm screaming like a wolf in here 😜😜😜. I keep on checking the receipt number to make sure it's mine 😂😂😂
 
 
For those who are still waiting, I ended up sending a letter to my senator last week ( Thursday) specifically about the work authorization .The staff told me they had assigned a case worker to my file to reach out to Uscis . Not sure if they had contacted them already though.They are supposed to email me when they do. An option to consider for those that really need their Eads and have waited for a whileeeee.

Yayyy yayy yayyy finallyy!! Congrats and I'm really happy for you lleaka!! 

Guys, friendly reminder that USCIS is understaffed, and there is a reason why they raise their fees every several years. These people work on thousands of cases every day and therefore some take longer than others. It's understandable that we get frustrated when things seem to be going slow but let's also try to remember why this happens. They're working on your cases, and all will be processed accordingly. Then add to that the number of calls and online requests they have to deal with on a daily basis, at every hour of the day.  I don't fault the USCIS, even if they are understaffed and aren't perfect in their processes, because after all we are the immigrants and they are not granting us a right but a privilege by giving us resident status, and that's unfortunately how the world works. 
So hang in there guys, time flies and it'll all be over sooner than you expect. 

Heyy congrats!! No worries you'll be getting it soon