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Did anyone of you ever submit a change of address? Are you supposed to receive a written (postal) confirmation? All I received is an email confirmation stating to expect a reply by May 8th, but nothing received so far. I don't know if I will be able to get any info if I call customer service 😐

1 minute ago, OldUser said:

Are you leasing that place? Have you purchased that place?

 

You cannot tell or ask USCIS not to send you letters. 

 

If you already have lease active or purchase finalized, you can set up USPS mail forwarding to new address. You can also set option to hold mail with USPS Hold Mail.

 

Then you will be able to collect all mail from new place.

 

I will be moving from one apartment to another in a different state. But there is a period in between the move where I will not live at either one address. So I am wondering if I give USCIS my new address already even tough I am not living there yet or if I leave my old address for now and have USPS hold the mail with a forwarding service to the new address once I am able to move in there.

Hello, 

I am currently waiting on my ROC. I am moving from my current address that's registered with USCIS. Until I can get to the new address it will be 4 weeks from the date I am moving out. 

How can I inform USCIS that I wont be able to receive mail at the new address until we move in?

Received my biometrics waiver today 🙌

Received my NOA in the mail today  super happy about that... assigned to Potomac which literally has the LONGEST processing time 🙈 according to USCIS website 20-22 months... how does that "be patient" thing work again?! lmao

And also please someone educate me on how to change "Filed for:" to ROC?! Mine keeps saying K1...

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Finally sent it off today 🙌

Did you use tabs on your paper or paper clips to divide at all? 

32 minutes ago, WillieT1986 said:

I'd say you're good. I sent in less than 20 pictures with both hard copy photos printed out from a store, and sheets of papers that gave summaries detailing what each photo was about and I did it in a way of story telling our adventures together as a Married Couple. From Dinners with my Family Members, to Holiday Events, Work Events (We had a company dinner with a group photo and then a few months later for Tet we had a group photo with her Nail Salon celebrating their New Year), birthday events, Family Birthday Events, Family Events like visiting her cousin to see her new 1mo old baby, and just focused on those events that would really piece things together for a nice story.

Nice!! That's about the same I did it. Tried to keep it in chronological order 

How many pictures did you include in your package? I'm at 31 pictures and hope that'll do it 🙈 backed up by all other evidence and affidavit letters from friends/family.

10 minutes ago, WillieT1986 said:

As far as I am aware of just your NOA1 paper you receive. I know people take them with them as a pre-caution but that is about as much as I know since that paper tells Custom that you're still good to go if you're past your expiration date. Told my wife the same think but she's from Vietnam and they're all currently under lock downs lol so she is like eh, it can wait another year. lol

That's what I thought so thanks for backing that up 🙃 

Are there any special precautions to take when traveling while having a "pending" status? I will send out my packet this week and will travel to my home country next month and am just curious if there is any extra paperwork to take with me to make sure they let me back in lol

Am I allowed to highlight certain things on supporting documents such as bank statements etc...? I want to point out our names and dates.

I was wondering if the cover letter is written in the name of the US citizen or the foreign spouse? Filing jointly.

Hey there! I don't know if this Group already exists or if this is even allowed just yet lol But... I am gathering all my paperwork to send in the new big packet in August.

Who else is going to file in August? ☺️

Hi there, 

I am about to travel by plane within the us. I booked the ticket with my new last name and was planning on using my drivers license as proof of identity. However, I had to learn that my temporary drivers license is not an acceptable document for TSA. It is temporary because I am still in the process of obtaining my GC. I have my EAD card that expires in a few days. I already got the receipt notice from USCIS for automatic extension (180 days). Will I be able to travel within the US/go through TSA on my EAD card along with the receipt notice? I do have a german passport but with my maiden name. I don't think I can use this. I am flying Southwest and they don't change names on the ticket 😕

18 hours ago, Nouchigang said:

Copy of I-485 receipt

New I-765 form

2 passeport picture 

That is all you need.

The receipt you will get serves as an automatic 6 months extension of your EAD.

EAd renewal does not affect your AOS at all. No it will not be approved quicker. The earlier they receive it the better for your job security because then you will be in line for the renewal and you have less chances to have to leave your job.

Because if by the end of the 6 months extension  (really hope that doesnt happen to you but I rather you know what to expect) if  you still have not received your GC or renewed EAD you wont be authorized to work anymore.

 

Good luck

Thank you!

I sent everything off on Saturday. So, as soon as I will get the receipt notification the EAD will be automatically renewed? Do you know if I will be able to extend my drivers lisence with this? Because that expires with the date of my current EAD card. 

1 hour ago, HRQX said:

Keep the one USCIS sent you; make a photocopy to send in with the I-765.

I forgot to clarify that only the EAD part will auto-extend. The AP part will still end on 11/17/2019.

 

An example of the optional cover letters:

 

And that is all I have to send in? No need for passport-style pictures or copies of marriage cert, passport, birth cert, I-94, etc? And am I filing under category c9?

And I can send in both, EAD and AP renewal at the same time?

I called USCIS today and they told me to apply for that 60 days before my combo card expires. I did not know that I would have to file for this since I had my interview three months ago and I was kind of expecting my GC soon. So I am filing for this renewal a little over 30 days prior expiration. Does this have any effect on my pending AOS? And, will a renewal be approved quicker? Just worried about my job.

19 minutes ago, HRQX said:

The I-765 receipt notice will auto-extend your EAD till May 2020: https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/automatic-employment-authorization-document-ead-extension The renewal is free; include a copy of the I-485 receipt notice.

Thank you! Does that mean that I have to resend the I-765 form with the copy of the receipt for the I-485? 

Hello there,

Three months ago I had the interview for my green card. So far my status did not update. My EAD card is expiring in November. 

I am not sure if I should request an extension for my EAD card or request an expedition for my AOS?!

Also, with the expiration of my EAD card, my drivers licence will expire too since its a temporary one.

Good morning all,

I recently had my interview but my status hasn't changed yet. I do have the EAD/AP combo card and will be traveling outside the country next week. Other than the combo card, marriage certificate and passport I was wondering if I need an ESTA as well? Or will it be fine without ESTA?

Hello there,

I received my EAD card late last year and ever since I am on the job hunt with semi success. I was wondering how to explain the gap due to waiting on the EAD card and how to put in on my resume. 

In the meantime I was volunteering at an animal shelter which I would like to put down as well.

Any ideas/experiences on that topic?

4 minutes ago, LizM said:

Huh, really. That sounds strange. Why should you not be able to apply for jobs without clearance. Beats me!

No idea. I was going through the online application process and I had to choose whether I'm a us citizen or work permit holder. Me clicking work permit always results in me not being able to submit the application 🤷🏻‍♀️ oh well!

35 minutes ago, LizM said:

What types of jobs are you looking for? I'm just curious  The only jobs I can think of that require citizenship are those that have certain security clearance, like working in specific capacities for the government/a government contractor.  

That's the exact reason why I could not apply there. It was a procurement position with security clearance. But also they had positions where no clearance is needed and I still couldn't apply.

On 2/25/2019 at 7:36 PM, Hadassah123 said:

Interesting! Thanks for the heads up, yes!

 

Yesss! And the communication here is different too. Recruiters being flaky and not responding back to emails I reply to (them contacting me first), sending out a dozen online application, but never hearing a reply (in the Netherlands you usually get a rejection email), etc.

 

I've been asked the status question a couple times too, but I think California (LA) has more experience with it. I have had the questions about my status/what visa I have. I'm sure it's because I'm from the Netherlands, have all Dutch work experience on my resume, so they have to verify that I am not a tourist trying to work, or require sponsorship in the future. Also, just like with online applications, I can work for any employer, which is not the case for all visa's. So when asked the question if I have a work permit, I've also had the follow up question what kind it is and/or for any employer. I've mentioned marriage based a couple times, though I try to avoid that. Usually just go with "yep, for any employer".

Luckily no questions about expiry etc though.

I went to a recruiter 2 weeks ago, signed up for temp work as well. Had to fill out a USCIS form and ticked the box with "alien allowed to work for any employer" (if I remember correctly). Had to fill out passport details and they made a copy of my EAD. All that made sense. I can now be called for a temp job and start work right away. Not that that has lead to any leads yet. Currently in touch with another (quick communicating and proactive!) recruiter, so we'll see when I finally land a job, hehe  

I'm crossing my fingers for you! 

I interviewed at a temp work office but they havent been able to place me with a firm yet 😒 I just have the feeling that many companies are hesitant because I haven't had a US job yet and they cant verify my references from germany. 

And also there are many jobs that require you to be a US citizen. Which sucks, because I would have loved to work there.  

Hallo an alle 🖐️ 

Habe die Gruppe gerade erst entdeckt und dachte mir ich sag auch mal Hallo...

Gluecklicherweise habe ich den K1 Prozess hinter mir. Hat von absenden des Antrages bis Einreise in die USA knapp 10 Monate gedauert. Und momentan sind wir im naechsten Prozess der elend langen Warterei! 

Letztes Jahr im Juni habe ich den Antrag fuer Adjustment of Status / Employment Authorization & Advanced Parole abgeschickt. Im Juli hatte ich dann mein Biometrics Termin. Ende November habe ich endlich meine EAD/AP Card erhalten und warte seitdem auf einen Termin zum Interview (seit Juli 2018 🤯)!!!

Fuer solche lange Wartezeiten brauch man starke Nerven. Umso schoener das es solche Gruppen und Foren wie diese hier gibt!