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    August 2020 - AOS Filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    1 hour ago, partyintheUSA said:

    Awesome!! For biometrics they usually route you to the closest Application Support Center. Likely have to go to NE for the interview (unless they waive it, crossing fingers!)

     

    And good news for everyone waiting on biometrics without a 944 in their file yet, seems like they’re still processing biometrics without them. (I’m assuming you got fingerprint requests for the 485 in addition to the EAD and AP?)

    Yep! Got a code 3 and a code 2 between us but my daughter is a K2!

    SSN and AOS

    in Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from K1 and K3 Family Based Visas

    Posted

    3 minutes ago, marianabrasil said:

    Good to know!

    I tried for several days and hours in the phone with TransUnion, could not get one online because did not have a SSN. But it is a good news that you could get one online, even without a SSN.

    I guess new VJ's will ask you how you made it, so they can fill the form-944.

    I spoke to them via Twitter and was able to get the letter easily for myself and my daughter.

    I am used to that. I was one or maybe the only approved K1 visa in June and I had a lot of people message me about how I did it.

    SSN and AOS

    in Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from K1 and K3 Family Based Visas

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    13 hours ago, marianabrasil said:

    You do not need a SSN to get a credit report / score. The only difference is you can not get one respite online, you have to submit your request by mail and send several documents. It takes much more time and stress. It is a nightmare, it is more difficult, I have been there and I Know, but in the end, you do not need a SSN for a credit report.  

    Nah. TransUnion easily did one for me online and I did not have to send them anything.

    September 2020 - AOS Filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    22 hours ago, erick_6921 said:

    Question about the I-944. I did not file it originally, but I'm starting to prepare for it in case we receive the I-944. One big concern I have is that my parents have never lived in the US, they came to visit in March and we applied AOS on August, so they have no US income, tax returns, or anything like that. Most of their financials (as I imagine most immigrants coming from countries in development) are not really comparable to the US poverty line, so I'm real worried about income and assets here. I believe we can provide most of the info for my parents:

     

    -Education (bachelors for my mom  & high school for my dad)

    -Certifications (my mom is a certified insurance agent in Mexico, my dad has some technical certifications in welding and such)

    -We have statements from Mexican Social Security Administration showing my dad has worked for the last 30 years

    -They're both under 60, no major health concerns

    -We have the letters from transunion & experian of no credit history

    -No tax returns or W2 since they don't work in Mexico. My mom declares taxes since she is self-employed, but my dad has always paid taxes through payroll, in Mexico, you don't do individual taxes unless you are self employed, taxes are sort of your employer's responsibility. 

    -Their assets are minimal, they still owe their house, probably have less than 20K USD in equity and they don't have any sorts of savings except for their retirement savings which are about $100K USD 

    -They're not eligible for US health insurance but my mom, being an insurance agent has a major medical expense insurance from a Mexican company, it only covers emergencies in US, not medical conditions except for emergencies.

    -The biggest negative factor they got going for them is that their income would probably amount to only  $2.5K a year (yeah, it's pretty rough for them down in Mexico, hence why're they're trying to immigrate)

     

    What's their real shot at getting their I-944 approved with that low of a salary and not enough savings to compensate for this? I feel this is ridiculous for most latin american countries, in Mexico, an engineer with a degree would probably make somewhere around 15K to 20K a year, and those are the high earners. I just don't see how they would expect my parents to earn over 27K a year. 

     

    Do I have a shot by painting a good picture with the rest of the documents I talked about? Also, my I-864 is strong but I don't know how much would that help their case for the I-944.

     

     

    I don't have any advice but I understand how silly this whole thing is. I have to do the I-944 for my three year old and she has.. no assets of course. There should be an age requirement.

    I Miss Driving But I Don't Think I Can In SD..

    in Moving to the US and Your New Life In America

    Posted

    25 minutes ago, Boiler said:

    Sounds like it is too late to get a SSN based on K1 entry, do not believe they are making exceptions.

    Yeah, probably! Like I said when I got here the office was closed and was only doing over the phone consultations. I didn't qualify as first time SSN had to be an in-person interview. Just bad timing with the pandemic and not much that I could do about it. I still feel lucky to be here as I managed to get my K1 interview in June when everything was closed.. It does suck though!

     

    17 minutes ago, databit said:

    Are you skilled at driving in deep snow and on icy highways after you spend 20 minutes outside clearing the snow from and de-icing you car? In about a month, you may not want to drive!

    Noooope! So this is one thing that I am glad about. If I have to wait until after I get my EAD/AP winter will be passed. I want to get confidence up for driving in the warmer months (still a little nervous on the wrong side of the road but a lot better) before I tackle winter driving. I don't feel ready for that this upcoming winter. If I did get my SSN in July I would have had more time to prepare but as it stands I definitely won't be ready.

    I Miss Driving But I Don't Think I Can In SD..

    in Moving to the US and Your New Life In America

    Posted

    23 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

    Print out the instructions for SD and take it to DMV as it just says you need I 94 stamp and 2 proofs of residency

     

     two documents proving your residential/physical address.   These documents must show your full name, your physical/residential address, and be less than one year old.  Examples of such documents are a utility bill, a pay stub, a rent receipt, a phone bill, a bank statement, a mortgage document, a homeowner's insurance policy/bill, a tax document, your vehicle registration, 

    Thanks! I have the residency documents! Just they refused me twice over the SSN. I’ll print it out. I have the printed out I-94 but it expires soon as I’ve been here since July.

    I Miss Driving But I Don't Think I Can In SD..

    in Moving to the US and Your New Life In America

    Posted

    Just now, alpha_two said:

    They don't mention needing a SSN on the DPS website (https://dps.sd.gov/driver-licensing/required-documents). You could try getting a letter of ineligibility to be on the safe side. You can call your local social security office for guidance (https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp).

    Thanks! I called twice and they rejected me outright both times. I might call SSO for that. Wonder if that would impact anything as I ticked yes to wanting a SSN from AOS?

    I Miss Driving But I Don't Think I Can In SD..

    in Moving to the US and Your New Life In America

    Posted

    18 minutes ago, Boiler said:

    So this is a K1 adjustment.

     

    SSN is the first thing a K1 gets after entering the US. Sounds like you did not apply.

     

    Normally EAD is the first thing you get that qualifies you for a DL, however many states mine included have DL's for illegals you may qualify for.

    I did not apply because the SSO was closed when I came here and is still closed. Nothing to do with me.

    I Miss Driving But I Don't Think I Can In SD..

    in Moving to the US and Your New Life In America

    Posted

    Hey guys,

    Just a bit of a vent as my three year old and I are going stir crazy. Because we arrived in July; the SSO was closed and so I don't have a SSN. I have since applied for one through AOS but who knows how long that will take as I only filed in August and now have to wait for the upcoming I-944 RFE too. I miss driving! We are stuck at home all of the time. My husband works a lot and he tries to take us out even if it is just to go through the drive thru or something when he gets home but I would just love the freedom to go somewhere; drive to an empty park so my daughter can play.

     

    I called twice earlier on and both times they said I need a SSN. I have heard others from SD say that is not needed - including an immigrant and I am at a loss as to what to try next. My I-94 expires soon and I am thinking my only option at this point is to wait for the green card but that could be half way through next year at this point? Unless they accept the combo card. 

    I understand most people here don't move to SD so there's less experience so it is more a rant than anything else. It is funny. My husband is in the highest risk category so I don't want to go anywhere crazy but just knowing that I COULD go somewhere safe would be nice. I believe I can only drive on my Australian license for 90 days which is a few days away..

    August 2020 - AOS Filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    5 minutes ago, mbssss said:

    In terms of the I944. When it asks for your credit card debt, do you put $0 if you pay it off in full every month? Like I have some money on it right now so I guess that will show up on my credit report but I pay it off every month so idk if that counts as debt or not? How did you guys do it? 

    Right. This is exactly how I feel. Not a whole lot we can do but to gather the documents and have it ready to go I guess. Ugh.

    I think that’s correct about the credit card.

    It talks about joint assets but debt it only says your debt. So I am guessing we don’t include US citizen debt, right?

    August 2020 - AOS Filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    1 hour ago, OhWow said:

    @Ny2020 & @Cilllah - I just got the mail. It was an RFE for the I-944. A little disappointing, but at least things are moving...

    I’m kind of sad as that’s made it real that we will all be getting RFE. Like I knew it but I had a slither of hope that that wouldn’t be the case lol.

    I still need to collect some documents for it. Easy stuff but I just haven’t. I’m so nervous as I’m not even sure that to do for my three year olds lol!

    For Brits - Living in the U.S. Can't Compete With the U.K. - Be "Warned"

    in Moving to the US and Your New Life In America

    Posted

    42 minutes ago, Duke & Marie said:

    Flavour much depends on the herbs you add... but to get the basic woolies bbq snags id use beef snag mince with basic salt/pepper and maybe a small amount of onion/garlic powder... Lol woolies snags are not real gourmet like so keep recreation simple... 

    Haha, yeah. I am not after gourmet. I am after something my three year old will eat! Thanks!

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