JaneW

Update: 12/1 New Card Is Being Produced 

I wonder if anyone knows the answer to this. I’m currently out of the country. Am I still good to use the extension letter/expired green card/MC for reentry or do I need to have that new card with me? Thanks 

I got a text and email today that they scheduled my interview already. I am now listing down evidences I need to bring in. My question is, me and my husband live with his parents at the moment. We don’t have any rent/lease agreement. We do pay them rent every month. How do we prove that we live in the same house? I read about making a “rent agreement/affidavit” but the concern is, will his parents have to put “money from rent” as an added income when filing their taxes? Sorry, I just don’t have any idea, but that could be a concern, having an issue with IRS. Thanks!

Hi! So I’m stressing out about filing tax returns(I want to do it myself to save money but my husband wants someone else(J&H) to do it for us and pay like $150-200 which I think is a waste). I came here in the US late last year through K1, got married and has a pending AOS. Should we file jointly or separate? I’ve read that by filing jointly, I also need to report my income for 2019. I only worked a few months while in the Philippines and only made just around $1000. Is filing separately a better option for us? Help please. Thank you!

1 hour ago, nacas said:

We haven't received ours either! I contacted USCIS yesterday just to see if I can get any more information. The rep made it seem like this still could be normal...but since my husband is the applicant they wanted him to be on the call as well so they could look further. Sadly I was at work and today didn't get a chance to call them. We received our NOA1 on December 6th, around. 

I don’t know how to contact them. What number did you use to call? Thanks. 

Am I the only one who filed in November and hasn’t received a biometrics schedule yet? I’m so happy for everyone who had done it already or are just waiting for interview schedule. It’s a bit frustrating that I see people who filed December and January and have done them already. Oh well, I’ll never understand how USCIS do it and all I can do is wait patiently.

1 hour ago, Ontarkie said:

Background checks are not an issue. 

 

Volunteer at places that are truly a volunteer position. So if they never hire someone for that volunteer spot you should be good to go. It cannot be something that can later turn to a paid position. So like animal shelters always need volunteers, nursing homes may have volunteer positions. 

Working an admin position almost always would be a paid position. If they say we just won't pay you until you get your work permit. Walk away. You do not want to get into the habit of letting ppl take advantage of you by doing them a favour of free work. 

Thank you!

14 hours ago, gramercygreen said:

I think this is a grey area IMO. If you were volunteering to help keep patients company and assist family members with odds and ends, I might be more inclined to say it’s volunteering (humanitarian work). Office administrative work might more likely be seen as unpaid employment, and I’m leaning toward your partner’s argument to avoid it.

 

Let’s assume the USCIS construes this as unauthorized employment (which is illegal). Does it affect your AOS? Depends.

 

If you’re married to a US citizen, it will not bar you from adjusting.

 

If you’re married to a permanent resident, you may be barred from adjusting.

Thank you. Should I avoid volunteer opportunities that requires background checks as well? Will a background check affects my AOS application? Thanks!

Hi! I’m planning on doing volunteer work in a hospice place doing office administrative tasks. My husband says it’s not a good idea cause it’s gonna be like I’m gaining work experience by volunteering there. Will the USCIS see it that way? Will it affect my AOS/EAD application? Thank you!

Hi, we’re getting the papers ready and I’m just a bit confused on what to include as one of supporting documents for I-864. I have the 1040s with W2s and Tax Transcripts. Do I include both just to be sure and prevent getting an RFE or I have to pick just one to not get an RFE? Please help. Thank you! 

Fiancé called NVC and got the case number today. 

NOA 2: July 19

Case received and assigned #: August 12

April 12 - Sent it 

April 16 - It was delivered 

April 19 - Got NOA1 receipt # via text 

And now for the long wait...