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Is that all there is too it? I mean I make pretty good money but we are also taking care of medical Bill's for her sibblings back home. On top of that daycare and all the other stuff. She's an unskilled worker and is trying to get work doing house cleaning or homecare. Trying to do this the right way but these damn delays are killing us. 

I called USCIS they are sending me request for expedited service info. I'm to provide document showing "Significant financial distress"

1. What's the timeline to receive EAD after documents have been submitted

2. What kind of documents are good "proof" of financial distress? I was going to send in bank statements that show overdrafts, proof of cash loans taken out, and a clear statement with out monthly Bill's (rent, electric, phone, internet,car,insurance,daycare etc). 

I'll do some more searching but am very interested to hearing from folks with first hand experience.

Im turning in my AOS  and I live close to uscis in Phoenix,  do i have to have it mailed there or can i just drop it off? 

Thanks for the info, i actually did receive it and had it stashed in a pile of old mail. I opened ot and remember thinking this doesnt matter i know im approved! But kept the doc because it looked official. It was like finding a $465 bill in the couch lol

Hi folks, im doing my wifes AOS and on I-485  it ask of child is applying. My son has US Passport, CRBA , SSN (applying this week). He's good to go right? Or do i need to include him in anyway on I-485? We are all in US they came from Philippines.

I never recieved an original copy of my i- 797 for my wifes visa. I called them and they said they would put in a ticket but said its doubtful they will replace it for free. What are some things that can help bolster my case? I cant another 465 on top of the AOS fees for a copy.... death by razor blade cuts it seems... sheesh 

23 hours ago, Ben&Zian said:

~Moved to Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports~

 

Yes. As long as it's current (within one year) and checked complete it can be used.

We found her records and she only has immunization. I recall they need that and tb? Is there a request i can do to st joseph in manila to get the complete record or do we send copies or certified copys or originals of her immunization? Damn this whole process is making life difficult. 

Thanks fellas

Can we use the same medical exam my wife got at st lukes in manila as her medical exam that we send in for aos paperwork?

I'm just now starting my wife's AOS paperwork and I just noticed that you needed W2 as proof of income I was disabled and was only receiving SSI and militaryretirement at was in the Philippines during tax season and did not do my taxes I know I'm a terrible person but I would like to know is if I can turn in stuff from my current job i e pay stubs and a letter or if I need to retroactively do my taxes to satisfy the AOS requirements.

My wife just got her SSN  with her new married name on it. Is that enough to get an AD STATE id?

Thanks folks

Hello,

Where does the packet go that you give to immigration at POE? They entered at LAX. 

I believe that I was not very clear as to the reaasons of wanting to reschedule, when they wrote back they simply said the father does not need to be present for the interview, but the real reason is fiscal. I wrote them again and its within the 10 days still. 

It doesnt cost anything to resubmit but Im just scared that we will run into some messed up situation like we did when we had to reschedule my fiances interview because she had an extra thing to do with the medical.

Once a k1 is granted is there like a time limit on it? when does it have to be used by? 

Hello,

I was in Manila for about 2 months while getting my Fiance visa done. We finally finished and said it was approved roughly 2 weeks ago. I was under the impression my son would simply travel under k2 status but they informed me that I need to do a CRBA/ PASSPORT. I was disappointed and my funds were almost depleted so what I  I filled out my sons CRBA packet and sent my fiance back to her province in Mindanao while I went back to America to make some more cash. 2 days after getting back to the US they said our apointment was in 9 days.  I wrote them asked to reschedule and I think they misunderstood why i was asking for rescheduling. Can anyone give me a better way of getting a hold of someone in order to re-schedule CRBA? 

I appreciate the answer have you had any experience with something like this like what I'm afraid of is if we say hey she's taking diazepam to help treat anxiety for plane ride then they will order a psych eval or worst yet they will say no you can't go you have drugs in your system although the last one would seem to not be a problem because she does have a prescription for it it's just quite worrisome to think of anything that could put the Visa and danger I was going to give that slec a call once they open

My fiance wants to take aome.of her prescribed diazapam before her flight to manila from General Santos. She is doing the k1 medical. Do they do a drug test for benzodiazepines or what kind of roadblocks can we expect if we tell them hey she took this prescribed med here's the script and here's why she takes it. Please let me know if you have any info. 

 Do I need to pay fee for my son's k2 visa before interview and are i160 necessary of i129 already approved. From what I gather I will have to pay for my son before interview and I do not need i160, but just want to make sure. 

Do I need to pay to have my son's visa processed along with my wife's before the interview?

9 minutes ago, Joyax30 said:

That's great news. Which part of Mindanao does your fiancee live? I am from Mindanao too. Waiting for NOA2 101 days now.

sarangani province. We have an extremely strong case because we have a child with my last name also. I think being a veteran helps also. 

My request for expedited service was granted. I made my case and just found out today 13 days after I submitted the requested "proof". I didn't lie about anything either just laid out the reasons why I was worried for their health and welfare and got fortunate. 

5 hours ago, LabOz said:

My Fiancee is just a few hundred miles from the town where the ISIS supporters took over. 

The USCIS will take your request but doubtful they will grant it.

Mindanao is still relatively safe unless she happens to be living in Marawi.

Your fiancee is much more likely to be involved in a motor accident than a terrorist incident.

 

Please let us know how the request plays out.

There are literally HUNDREDS of fiancee's on Mindanao who's petitioners are awaiting NOA 2.

 

I'm actually heading to that region in just a few weeks. Not Marawi city of course.

 

 

I was in sasarangani when Martial Law was declared, didn't feel that much different and yes where we stay is relatively safe but they had some people plant some bombs in a public area. The bombs were reported by good Intel sources and the bomb maker and accomplices were escorted off this earth ala Philippines justice style. 

No more deployments for this guy,  I'm retired. Well looks like if it's expedited I can expect another month and if not it's anywhere from 2-5 more months.  Hopefully it stays on the shorter end.

Thanks for all the info and not just foisting me off on the search function. I appreciate the time you all have taken. 

1 hour ago, George & Roth said:

Hi, before I start a new thread I wanted to know how can I tell if my expedite was processed? Does the below mean anything? Or am I supposed to wait for the official reply?

 

Case History

• 08/08/2017
  

  On August 8, 2017, your request to have your case expedited, referral number xxxxxxxxx, was completed.

• 08/08/2017
  

  On August 8, 2017, we sent a response to your request to have your case expedited, referral number xxxxxxxxx.

• 08/03/2017
  

  On August 3, 2017, your request to have your case expedited, referral number xxxxxxxxxxxx, was assigned to an officer for response.

So once your expedited process was approved how long was it till they approved everything amd you were able to do mwdical and interview? Is there anything I can do to help improve my chances of getting expedited service? They asked me if I was a service member which I found a little odd, hopefully that helps or I will canvas Sen. McCain to help me.

I turned in my i-129 a month ago I called yesterday and they said they would do a request for expedited services due to humanitarian reasons since Mindanao is a bit of a dangerous place right now due to terrorist threat and it is under martial law. If approved what kind of timeline can I expect ?