Hamdy ELgallad

2 hours ago, Boiler said:

No

 

They will have been in your Egyption account.

So I have to proof that from my Egypt bank statement 

I will transfer money from my homeland to USA to start my immigration journey. 
I am wondering whether this money will be taxable or not.

How to prove that this money were my savings before getting the green card?

Recently I entered the states after recieving F3 visa ( me, spouse and son)

we all left USA as we still have obligations outside USA.

we all recieved our social security number

My son and my wife received their green card ( me not yet)

my question ?
how long could we stay outside USA? 
Our immigrant visa  stamped  (endorses) when we entered USA with the notation that it is acting as I551 

56 minutes ago, InaneTripe said:

When did you enter the US? If it was more than 4-6 weeks ago then you should go to the nearest SSA office with your passport and IV and check with them.

Best of luck

48 minutes ago, SDMO said:

Wondering if you recieved your ssn by now? I am also waiting for my ssn arrived usa on Jan.10

Yes, I went to social security office and after about 10 days they sent it to me.

but haven’t received the green card yet

Will appreciating sharing forms &/or links to file a case for my daughter.

I am lawful permanent resident just entered the states and received my green card & SSN.

All the family is here except my daughter she is unmarried 26 years.

Me, spouse and a son are lawful permanent residents while I have another son born in USA and carried US passport.

How could I apply for my daughter and are there any chances to expedite her case?

Thanks

46 minutes ago, SDMO said:

We arrived on Jan.10 my kids recieved their ssn after a week though my husband and I am still waiting for our ssn, sometimes green card issued before ssn.You can visit your local ssn office to inquire the delay! And you can also track your green card status on uscis website on check case status by putting ur receipt number of green card fee!

Thanks a lot, that was of great help 

12 minutes ago, OldUser said:

Did you pay the fee for GC?

yes I did

I have other question, can I receive the green card before receiving SSN or the green card wont be issued till I receive the ssn

8 minutes ago, mam521 said:

Your I-551 serves as your proof of identity and proof of legal status until your physical greencard comes.  You should be able to take your passport with that I-551 into your local DMV (or DPS in my case) with proof of residency and apply for your driver's license.  Those state agencies can do what is called a SAVE verification which will check the USCIS database and verify your legal status.  

 

The bank might be a bit trickier, but, depending on the bank, you should be able to get a bank account.  The reason there is hesitation is because the banks do have obligation to report to the IRS and to do so, they need your SSN.  Additionally, it's challenging to build your credit rating without a file to report to.  A local credit union can probably help you out until you get a SSN.  At that point, you might choose to stay with the credit union or open an account with one of the larger banks.  

This information is quite helpful, thanks for the guidance and clarification.

1 hour ago, mam521 said:

Then take your information (I-551, other ID) to the SSA and inquire.  Sometimes the SSN's aren't issued, despite having checked the box on the DS-260.  

Can I open bank account or apply for driving license without SSN? could I walk in or there I should take an appointment?

12 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

all immigrants do

BUT did u mark the box for USICS to apply for the SS #?

if not, u need to apply 

We selected delivery of SSI to same address on Ds260 

3 hours ago, JeanneAdil said:

did u mark the ds 260 for USCIS to do the work to get your SS #

 

If not,  make an appointment with SS office taking your passport with the stamp for the F3 and another proof of ID and apply for SS card

Yes, we filled Ds260 when we applied for the immigration visa 

Dears, 

Three weeks passed since I entered USA as an immigrant, but unfortunately till now I haven’t receive my social security number.

Can any valuable member  advice or share his personal experience about the time it takes till I recieve my social security number 

6 hours ago, Boiler said:

IDP is a translation, back in the day when I needed one you took both.

Where could I issue the transcript?

What is the cost 

7 minutes ago, Boiler said:

https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-education-and-safety/special-interest-driver-guides/new-to-california/

Many thanks 🙏 

2 minutes ago, Boiler said:

10 days

Thanks a lot .

how can I get this valuable formal low to debate with if needed? 
is there any link or something?

many thanks 

6 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Permit

 

Usually new residents can for a while which varies by State. Some are more generous than others.

Any reference about California ?

I got my immigrant visa and travelling next week to the United States.

can I drive in US using an international driving license while on immigrant visa?

thanks

30 minutes ago, milimelo said:

Read with understanding - I said: If you haven't paid already, pay for the green card production fee. 

 

 

Clear, I will pay the fee before entering the POE.

Do you advise to inform the embassy? 
what documents should I carry with me?

3 hours ago, milimelo said:

Yes, you can. If you haven't already, pay for green card issuance and once at POE make sure everything it correct in the SAVE database.

Why I should not pay for green card issuance? 
many advices us to pay for it before we travel?

3 hours ago, JeanneAdil said:

What does ACC FTJ mean?

 

 

FTJ means "follow to join." ACC means "accompanying". You simply will need to prove, when you arrive, that your relative has already entered the US. You can do that with a photocopy of the entry stamp and I-94 card, which you should carry with you when you arrive, if you arrive after and not with your relative.Jul 28, 2018

 

What is I 94?

My wife is a principal applicant as a married daughter of US citizen.

finally we got visas printed on our passports.

however, my visa show Acc/FTj spouse 

can I enter USA after her by one month ?

if yes, is there any action I should take before travelling 

6 hours ago, OldUser said:

Either there's something in your background that needs to be checker further or there's somebody with the same name who got you flagged.

 

There's no set timeline, could be few weeks or months.

 

What visa are you seeking?

F3 

my wife was the principal applicant, 

And her visa was approved while mine requested the questioner 

During our interview, I was requested to complete an online questioner and given a yellow card showing that.

Why it is asked and how long it usually takes

1 hour ago, Chancy said:

 

The principal beneficiary must be physically present in the US before or at the same time as the US entry of derivative beneficiaries.  So it's ok for your son (who is presumably a derivative beneficiary) to travel to the US with you or after you.  Just not before you.

 

Clear, thanks 

Do we have to mention that to any authority? 
like the embassy or during entry of the Principal to USA?

or just our son could travel with his visa at the date he wish before 6 month of getting the visa