JennaV

So sorry you are still going through this, every time I get a notification and I see it's from you I hope you are updating us on your approval. I really hope this come to an end for you soon.

Had my interview today. I am approved 🎉🎉🎉 To God be all the glory and honor! 🙏

My fiancé got approved on his interview today. They did not ask for i-134. Should we file it or what? 

Anastasia's interview scheduled for Feb 14. Probably a good omen. 😊

We had our interview today. All finished and approved. Literally was in our interview for 5 minutes. The Latvian embassy said the visa should be ready for pick up tomorrow. 

This is what works but you have to have all your "ducks" in a row including the SS document RM10211.530 to use in the event that the SS agent is unfamiliar with the regulations that permit you to have a SSN before your AOS and EAD are adjudicated.
 
As a K-1 Visa Holder you are eligible to receive a SSN upon producing a valid I-94 (unexpired). Do not wait until you only have a few weeks left until your I-94 expires to file for a SSN. Many SSA (Social Security Administration) offices will not allow you to file for a SSN if your I-94 is about to expire (generally 14 days prior to the expiration on your I-94). On the other hand, you should also not file for a SSN too soon either.
 
You should wait 1 week after arriving in the US till you are in the SAVE database that you can go the next business day. If you go too soon your record of arrival will not be in the SAVE-ASVI system yet (what is SAVE), and it will require manual verification from the USCIS. As this will add weeks to the period it takes to process the SSN, it is advisable to attempt to wait the two weeks to be safe. If you have waited the 2 weeks and they tell you they cannot verify your arrival record via the SAVE database, then personally return on another day to have them search again -- thus eliminating the manual verification (you don't want to do the manual verification as it adds so much more time to the process).
 
To apply for a SSN you will need to go to your local SSA office and bring the documents below. These documents are proof of your eligibility to file for a SSN:
 
The SS-5 form  download and complete the application (they have some at the office if you forget).
Your Passport (with the K-1 Visa attached)
Your valid I-94
Another form of valid ID (birth certificate will do nicely)
You should also print and bring the document RM 10211.530 , in the event that the agent is not knowledgeable that K-1/K-2 are eligible to receive a SSN.
https://secure.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0110211530
 
Make sure to bring all the documents above because some offices have staff that are not aware that a K-1 Visa Holder is eligible to file for a SSN. A friendly reminder is a nice thing to have -- if not you could be turned away incorrectly
 
Once you have successfully applied for your SSN, the SSN card will come in the mail in about 2 weeks.
 
K2 visa holders must first have a work permit (EAD) to get a social security number.
 
 
After marriage
Carry your marriage certificate to the social security office to get the social security card in the new name. If you applied for a social security number before marriage, you can go back to the social security office after marriage and get your name changed on your social security card.
 
The social security card will be marked “VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH USCIS AUTHORIZATION”.  That means, you need to get your EAD first before you can actually work.  Hopefully, when you submitted your AOS you included the EAD. If not you will now need to submit the paperwork for an EAD prior to working.

Freudian slip?

Thanksgiving and other holidays should be interesting
 
Legal, yes.   Expect questions, yes.  
 
 

Hi all, I haven't been on for awhile still waiting at 230 and still counting.  Thanks to the folks who have reached out during the holidays to follow up.  @Sarge2155 we are still here waiting.  I enjoyed our talks and thank you for your advice.  I guess there isn't much to be done at this point but continue to wait.  
 
I know everyone on my May 2018 folks are moving right along.  Continued happiness as we move along. Your experience will be helpful for the remaining so continue to enjoy and move through the process of bringing your loved ones closer.

Congrats 🎉 

Guyssssssssssssss just letting u know i had my interview today!!!! and VISA APPROVED!!! thank you so much to you all for all your prayers and support!!!!!! I love you all!!!! 

So sorry you are still going through this, every time I get a notification and I see it's from you I hope you are updating us on your approval. I really hope this come to an end for you soon.

Hang in there Sarge, wishing you the best soon bro!

So sorry you are still going through this, every time I get a notification and I see it's from you I hope you are updating us on your approval. I really hope this come to an end for you soon.

So sorry you are still going through this, every time I get a notification and I see it's from you I hope you are updating us on your approval. I really hope this come to an end for you soon.

@Greenbaum are you aware that the menus have changed when you call USCIS for a case status or information? It's not like before as now there is NO provision to get to a human much less a Tier 2 officer. They refer everything to the website and we all know how up to date that is. I listened to the whole spiel just so I would not miss anything and there is NO provision to get to a CSR to address your case like before. They openly discourage calling now, they did before but they even say it now. Can you shed any light on this? Almost seems the government shutdown has affected the call center too. BTW it's the 1-800-375-5283 number I am referring too.

Thanks @Greenbaum, @BJ & Christine @Daniela M_______ and the others who’ve helped me through this journey, had my interview today and got my visa. You are all legends. @Greenbaum please send me your email address to forward you the Tanzanian p3. 
 
Good luck to the rest who are still waiting. Your time will come too. 

And we are READY

NOA2---Nov 15
NVC received ---Nov 27
number case ---Dec 12
medical---DEC 26
in transit---DEC 26
Ready------Dec 27
Interview----Jan 8!!!!
 
So excited!!!

Hello fellow November friends. We're currently at a Airbnb near the embassy, our interview is tomorrow morning at 8:10 , so far we haven't had a single hiccup on our journey, I really want to thank everyone who has helped so far, we have checked and rechecked everything numerous times. So far luckily I've caught every little mistake. In reality the only thing I'm worried about is them saying we're too married.. 😂 I've been in the Philippines for the majority of this year. Anyways wish us luck, I'm going to report some good news tomorrow.

He/she have to have green card first before traveling outside the USA or there is something called advance parole but it's not guarantee for reentry.

He/she have to have green card first before traveling outside the USA or there is something called advance parole but it's not guarantee for reentry.

Thanks, got mine this morning.

Hi, can I get a copy of Guyana p3?.

Update:  today we got notified from Guyana that our interview will be on Jan 30 and Medical Jan 23!!!!!
 
NOA1 - Apr 02
RFE -  Oct 25
RFE Received - Oct 29
RFE returned to USCIS - Oct 30
NOA2 - Nov 06
Case got to NVC - Nov 19
Case No Assigned - Dec 03 
Case status changed to In Transit - Dec 10
Case status changed to Ready - Dec 11
Emailed Guyana Consulate advising of Ready status - Dec 11 
Received email from Guyana Consulate with P3 email - Dec 13
Replied to Guyana Consulate with DS160 Receipt and Applicant Statement - Dec 13
Interview scheduled for Jan 30 and Medical for Jan 23- Dec 17
 

It works now.