Josephine Ann

Hi K1 filers! Hope y'all are doing well.

Just want to share that I finally got my Permanent Resident card today! The officer that interviewed us in May said that USCIS had a mistake of assigning two alien numbers to me so they told me that the processing after our interview would be extended to 6-8 weeks. (Anyone here who had the same issue???) After 8 weeks, we did not hear from them. Come 10 weeks, I submitted a case inquiry but still did not hear from them 3 weeks after that. I was worried because I might be suspended from work. HR was asking me to update my I-9 since my EAD is gonna expire on Sept 12. Finally, they sent me a notification on August 17 and it was on mail today! So happy to be almost done with this. The next paper to process (Lifting of Conditions) is gonna be more than a year from now. 

Now I also have to go to DPS so that they can extend the expiry of my driver's license. And also the SSN!

Finally got my Permanent Resident card today! The officer that interviewed us in May said that USCIS had a mistake of assigning two alien numbers to me so they told me that the processing after our interview would be extended to 6-8 weeks. After 8 weeks, we did not hear from them. Come 10 weeks, I submitted a case inquiry but still did not hear from them 3 weeks after that. I was worried because I might be suspended from work. They were asking me to update my I-9 since my EAD is gonna expire on Sept 12. Finally, they sent me a notification on August 17 and it was on mail today! So happy to be almost done with this. The next paper to process (Lifting of Conditions) is gonna be more than a year from now. 

Now I also have to go to DPS so that they can extend the expiry of my driver's license. And also the SSN!

On 9/22/2018 at 12:05 PM, Sarah&Facundo said:

I totally relate! My husband got his EAD about a week and a half ago and immediately started filling out applications. He has four interviews, two which he just went on. He just got a job offer but is waiting to finish other interviews before he makes a decision about which one to take. It is actually making me SO sad! I started working online from home when he moved here so we could be together during this time. We spend all day and night together and I'm secretly really sad to see him go to work....even though I love and support him wanting to be an independent person. It is just SUCH a change going from living on opposite sides of the world, to being with him 24/7 since April and it was really nice. Oh well...back to the real world!! 

Wow. We have the same situation! My husband works from home too! So from March 1 this year, we were together all day and all night. ❤❤❤ It's gonna be strange because my work will be 12 hours per day, 3 times a week. I'm a nurse so I'm really gonna be busy. But at least I still have 4 days left each week for family! And btw, I need to relocate to Austin TX for this position because I really could not get an interview in my area (Dallas). Good thing he can ask for a transfer there because they have an office there too. He's very supportive about the move. After months of waiting for the uncertain, suddenly everything falls into place! 

On 9/16/2018 at 9:05 AM, JloveN said:

Congratulations!. Yes it feels relief when we get notified EAD approved and get a job offer. I think it depends on location. I got the real EAD card a week after the notification on email. But some people got it after two weeks of notification.  

I got my EAD 4 days after I received the notification! Two days after that, I had two phone interviews and I got two job offers the same day! I'm so glad that I'll be able to work now after a 7-month hiatus here in the US. Now I'm gonna miss my husband for sure when I start working. Hahaha Good luck @JloveN 💙💙💙 

3 hours ago, antipasti7 said:

 

Why did it take you guys that long? Did you guys get an RFE?

No. We didn't get an RFE. I don't know what took them that long but we're still within their timeline. I guess it just really depends on who handles your papers.

I don't know if where I live matters in how long they processed my EAD approval but I'm certain it does for the Adjustment of Status. It's gonna be 17-26 months wait to be a permanent resident here in Dallas, TX. I don't really mind waiting that long now because the EAD is now approved! I can finally work! 

After 165 days, I finally received an update that my EAD was approved!!! My received date was April 5! 

I just want to survey, when did you actually receive your EAD card from the time they texted / updated your case that it was approved? 1 week? 2 weeks? 3?

I just had a job interview two days ago and I will have a phone screen for another position on Monday. I'm relieved that I can tell the recruiter and the hiring manager that I am now actually "eligible" to work in the United States and it would only take a few weeks to get my EAD.

7 hours ago, Jr, Iris & Jay said:

Received hard copy notices today, with my biometrics appointment set for May 4th.

 

Waiting for these bad boys....are torture! 

Same as me. Received the hardcopies today (April 20) and biometrics on May 4th which is our 6th year anniversary as a couple. Haha May the fourth be with us!

2 minutes ago, Yaa81 said:

I'm reading several threads regarding front loading engagement photos as a bad idea for  proof of bona fide relationship for K1 visa. Has anyone ever been approved?  Were you questioned about it at the interview?  Did it benefit your petition? I would like hear positive feedback if any.  

We sent about 6-8 engagement photos together with other travel and family photos (about 20+). Nothing questioned. Also bought the same set (we made 2 sets for this) for the visa interview. No problem at all. Just make sure to put descriptions and dates of the events at the back side of each photo. I am pretty sure my husband (just got married) placed the engagement photos at the top of the other photos but putting them in chronological order would help the adjudicator understand the story of your relationship better.

Hi guys. I'm joining this thread now. I arrived with a K1 visa on March 1, got married March 18th. I sent my AOS, EAD, and AP application April 3 and got e-notification April 12. Haven't received the notification by mail yet.

Good luck everyone! 

1 hour ago, SatinderSabiee said:

I am so frustrated .

After waiting 7 month we got approved now we are stuck at NVC for 16 days .

NVC informed us we are in Administration Process .

 

Please advise us if anyone went thru same process .

We both are  never had issue no criminals records 

Pays our taxes and we do everything by the books.

Ours left NVC 30 days from NOA 2 so I think that is normal. After that it was fast already. 

7 hours ago, liubarebrilova said:

Hey guys! I have a little bit out-of-topic question. Does anybody who is moving to US plans on getting a license/transfer for your university/college degree? From a foreign to American? I wonder how to do this and if there are any actual agencies for it.

Hi, I am a nurse in the Philippines and I had my credentials / education evaluated by CGFNS. My local license cannot be transferred so I have take the nursing exam (NCLEX) to be a USRN. 

Other agencies that evaluate education and credentials, as far as I know, are ERES and IERF but I think these are for healthcare-related courses only. Not really sure. 

13 minutes ago, Lotts said:

Aaaaahhhhhh, this just popped up on my app. 

Congratulations! 💜

Thank you, Pusheen! Oops Lotts! 😸 

6 minutes ago, KandW said:

What’s your noa1 date?

It's June 19 😸 Hoping for an approval at least before the New Year. 

20 minutes ago, KandW said:

Mine is 367950 

367503 here!!! 

I've been reading all your updates since last night. We're June 19! Hoping to have NOA 2 before Christmas!