SamiRebecca

On 8/16/2020 at 7:31 AM, Luckycuds said:

It is your choice if you want to dish out the money for an EAD or give it a few months to see if she gets an interview since she will probably be at the top of the list if it was originally scheduled in March. Prices don’t change until October so personally I’d wait until a week before then to submit it.

On 8/16/2020 at 8:32 AM, Luckycuds said:

Thank you- I misunderstand and thought the renewal cost money.

They can, just not for people who have a pending AOS.

3 hours ago, Paul & Mary said:

Trust me it isn't the weirdest thing the US government can do.

 

Fortunately you got the EAD so you just get wait and wait for the AOS interview.

Just curious about how early I should apply for EAD renewal given the current situation. Mine is set to expire in 6 months from today.

On 8/17/2020 at 12:18 AM, Sophiecheshire said:

Why? We are choosing between k1 or cr1 right now and don’t know which to choose. We want to be together as soon as possible and I don’t mind if I have to wait months when I get there to work, I just want to be with my partner

Because being unemployed and sitting on the couch for 10-12 months doing only housework and not being allowed to visit home for that duration is really depressing. Every day I wish we would have done spousal so I would have a regular green card status already.

After having (almost) gone through the whole k1 & AOS process, I do not recommend this at all. Get married if at all possible, and apply for a spousal visa.

34 minutes ago, Yarusenai said:

March 18th; two days before that, everything closed. Just got a new appointment today for August 6th. You should hear from them soon I am sure!

Thank you so much for the reply! I' really glad to hear they're going in late March already!

In the same boat. Original interview date was April 2nd, they cancelled in on March 26th and haven't heard back since. The status online says it's ready to be scheduled for interview.

On 6/26/2020 at 4:40 PM, ironeagle17 said:

add us to the list of canceled interviews... our interview was scheduled for March 24th .. we received the notification that it had been canceled on the 20th.

 

I had heard that offices were reopening but I have still not heard anything about a new interview date. I check the uscis site about 2 times a week ... has anyone tried to call and get a status on interview dates?  it seems like this might be more office location depended and here in the Washington DC area most of the government is still work at home so may still be a while longer before they start scheduling interviews.   too bad they cant to them over teams/zoom/etc

Yeah, I called them and was told she couldn't give me any information, except about my own case. And only the status regarding that too. Not helpful.

4 hours ago, Yarusenai said:

Hi guys,

 

finally, last wednesday the status updated that a new interview was given to us. Hope this may be helpful to anyone still waiting. How long does it usually take to get the interview notice? I dont remember how long it took last time, but since I am not sure what date they rescheduled the interview for, I dont want to miss it haha. Good luck everyone!

When was your original interview scheduled? Mine was on April 2nd, and I'm still waiting to hear the new date.

2 minutes ago, payxibka said:

Most if not all allow walk ins 

Thanks. I'll do that tomorrow morning then... Any idea how long I should prepare to spend there?

On 8/28/2019 at 12:04 PM, Georgia16 said:

I applied for SSN the day after we got here and had no issues and got the card pretty fast.

How did you apply for it so fast? I've waited on the phone for 2 hours to book an appointment 2.5 weeks away... Does the SSA allow walk-ins? How long did you have to wait?

7 minutes ago, Allaboutwaiting said:

The originals of the medical results should have been in the brown envelope the officer kept. 

 

You must send the DS-3025 when filing for AOS, even if they already have the medical results; otherwise, you risk receiving an RFE -which will delay the process-.

 

So I guess your choices are:

-opening the envelope, sending just a photocopy, keeping the originals,

-sending the whole envelope, losing any proof of the medical for your own personal file, 

-filing for AOS without the DS-3025 and waiting for the RFE.

 

You could also call the clinic in Finland to ask if they sent the originals to the embassy/consulate or the envelope you have are the originals.

 

Would there be any reason for the USCIS to ask for this envelope, as it's supposed to be given at the POE anyway? If I open it and copy the DS-3025 for the AOS package and just keep this envelope for myself until the end of time, how would they even know I opened it or even that I had it in the first place, as they would assume I gave it to the CBP officer at POE. I could say the officer scanned them and gave me copies. The envelope doesn't strictly say "only opened by US immigration" but instead "to be presented at US immigration".

I did submit the original medical documents to the embassy in a larger envelope (it didn't have the CD though) so they were most likely in the brown envelope.

34 minutes ago, Allaboutwaiting said:

Unless things have changed, you should have received the X-rays CD and a copy of the vaccination records after your medical examination. Aside from that, the actual results should have been in a sealed envelope for the embassy/consulate, that you carried with you for the interview or was sent by the clinic where the medical took place. 

 

Once you received your visa, you should have received a big envelope as well, containing your WHOLE alien file, that was to be surrendered at the point of entry. That is the one they should keep.

Was that the case? 

Yes, I had two sealed envelopes: one from the doctor and one large brown one from the embassy. The officer at the POE took the brown envelope to himself. Does this mean I don't have to submit a D-3025? 

I didn't receive any CD or vaccination report for the doctor besides the one in this unopened envelope that is addressed to US immigration.

So, when I entered the US, the CBP officer didn't want my medical exam envelope and gave it back to me. Am I allowed to open it so that I can take a copy of the D-3025 vaccination form or do I need to keep it unopened and send the whole envelope with my AOS package? The reason why I'm asking and not just sending it unopened is that I would not like to send the original documents to USCIS in case they get lost. Also, I have heard people need to present the D-3025 at the AOS interview later too. 

The envelope says "To be presented at US immigration" and it's from a medical center in Finland. US immigration at Orlando Airport did not want it. This is the envelope that contains my chest x-ray, vaccination reports and lab results.

2 minutes ago, K1visaHopeful said:

Your in-person applied SSN will come in the maiden name as you will be applying in that name with your passport and unexpired I94 (in your maiden name).

 

Your I765 REPLACEMENT SSN will come in your married name as that's what you are applying for the AOS forms in (as that's how you will officially change your name on other IDs, if applicable). You need the married name SSN card to use the EAD in your married name. (As well you need the married name SSN to update your DL to your married name in most states).

The number stays the same and is distinguished as yours with the added security of both of your parents names on every SSN application. They rarely screw it up unless YOU fail to disclose the correct info the forms ask.

Thanks. My name will remain unchanged, so that wont be an issue. 

On the SS-5 (application for ssn card) it states that if I check the box for "legal alien NOT allowed to work" when applying, I must submit an official document from the government or state stating the reason why I need an SSN card. Is this necessary for K-1 holders? What would this document even be? 

5 hours ago, Pitaya said:

This seems to be a fairly new "benefit" and method for obtaining a SSN though the I-765 EAD application. I know that we did not have this option back in 2012. We had to do it the old-fashioned way, filling out a Form SS-5 and toddling down to the local SSA office.  With my wife, we went down shortly after her POE. For my stepson, we went down after he got his EAD/AP combo card. 

 

I think that I like the idea of being able to apply for an SSN card via the I-765 application. My concern is how well the process actually works. Maybe I am a bit jaded in my outlook, but I wonder how several huge government bureaucracies, CBP, USCIS, DHS, SSA play nice with each other and make this work?

 

YMMV.

Thanks for the response. I think I'll apply for the SSN with via the I-765 application, but also go to the local SSA office to apply for it locally. I don't want to wait for the SSN until I have my EAD as it is necessary for a lot of things I'd like to be able to do sooner.

I'm guessing in this case the USCIS/DHS will just either send me a new SSN card later or not send it at all as they can see I have already received one from the local SSA office. 

My big worry is the flow of information between these agencies. They aren't known for their speed and communication.

Hi,

If I understand correctly, I don't need to have another medical exam in the US for AOS as my K-1 medical exam in Finland is so recent (less than 2 months ago). However, I still need to submit the vaccination record DS 3025.

At the point of K-1 entry (Orlando) the CBP officer didn't even open my sealed medical exam records, but instead gave them back to me and told me they don't need them. Will I find my DS 3025 vaccination record inside this envelope, and is it okay for me to open it now, even though it says not to be opened by anyone but the customs officer? A little confused about how to prove to the AOS people that I have my medical and vaccinations are OK.

Just now, payxibka said:

Ssn can be applied for within 75 days of k1 entry or AFTER EAD or GC approval.  No ability in between 

Yes I understand. That's not the question. I'm asking if I should apply for it with EAD (you can request for an SSN in the EAD form nowadays) or separately.

Now you can apply for your SSN while submitting your EAD application. I was wondering if it would be faster to apply for SSN together with the AOS/EAD package or separately at a social security office. I am wondering because online it says you should receive your SSN card within 30 days after receiving your EAD, and the processing times for EAD can be up to 5 months now. On the other hand, I've heard people who apply for SSN separately (like previously you had to) about two weeks after entering with a K1 visa, have received it much sooner.

So, is there any point to applying for SSN using the EAD form?

-Sami

32 minutes ago, adil-rafa said:

had to do this in the past

and now,  it is not  a concern unless the country is high fraud and immigration asks for this in the future

onnea sinulle

grandma came from Finland at age 2 

Kiitos! I'm hoping the low fraud and immigration levels from Finland speed up the process even a little bit.

Funny enough, we met in Casablanca, Morocco!

1 minute ago, payxibka said:

All pages of the passport instruction was eliminated almost 2 years ago 

That's what I assumed/hoped. Thanks!

A lot of people here talk about attaching the USC birth certificates or all passport pages. Nowhere on the USCIS website did I see that requirement. We are proving my citizenship with a copy of my certificate of citizenship and a copy of my passport's first page. 

So my questions is: Do we really need to include all the pages of my passport or my birth certificate? 

Thanks in advance!