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Hello, I have my 2 year conditional green card (family based) and I am currently working for a US based company. We’ve been working remote ever since I started so I was planning on going to Europe for Christmas and working from there but also spending some time with my family without taking PTO (Xmas time is the busiest time for us so I won’t be able to get time off). My boss told me that I might not be allowed to do it even for a week because of tax purposes and liability protection of the company. Can someone confirm if this is an issue or if you’ve done it before? Thanks so much! 

2 hours ago, Bere said:

We had our AOS interview today. The IO was very friendly and it was overall a good experience however he couldn't give the approval because they lost my husband's overseas medical exam at the POE. We did not know this until the IO started to search in our file for the medical. He did issue request for evidence for the medical and i693 form. How long after sending in evidence after an interview should we get an update? He did say he was going to recommend for approval but they just needed the medical to go through with it.

Hey, I am also held up because of a problem with the medical I completed in Europe. We had the interview last week and are waiting for a notice from them if a new medical is required etc. The IO also said everything else is good for approval and she didn’t give us requests for evidence at the appointment but said we should expect it in the mail. My case status still shows as “interview was scheduled 50 days ago”. Please keep us posted if you hear back from them! Good luck. Hope everything works smoothly and quickly  🤞🏼 

2 hours ago, payxibka said:

Unfortunately,  the only thing acceptable to the USCIS would be the immunization supplement section of the i693 prepared by a civil surgeon 

Thanks for your reply!! That’s what I thought too. Do you think I can just go and get it done and maybe send it or should I wait until I get a notice in the mail?

Hi all, so I had my AOS interview over a week ago now and the officer told me that my medical doesn’t have the varicella shot or varicella history ticked (even though I remember telling the doctor at my medical in London that I had it as a kid and she told me I’m all up to date with all the requirements ) so I will most likely need to get it done for my application to get approved (the officer said everything else is good and she would’ve approved us if it wasn’t for this). She said that I would need to go to a civil surgeon to do it but she would send me a notice in the mail with what exactly they need. It’s been more than a week now and I haven’t received anything and my case still shows as “Interview was scheduled” 50 days ago. I was wondering if I can just go get the vaccine this week and send them that I’ve done it or wait for the notice with instructions first? I could also ask my doctor back home to put in writing that I had chicken pox as a kid if I need to too.

Hi, I just had my interview at the Santa Ana, CA field office. Interview was at 12:15  and we waiting for a little over an hour to be called in (I regretted not getting a book or something while waiting as you’re not allowed to be on your phone). Our officer was very nice but very throughout so the interview took almost 1.5 hours, even though our case is pretty straightforward. We left the building around 2:45pm. At the end our officer said everything looks good but I was missing the varicella vaccine so she might send me a notice to go to a civic surgeon to get it. I told her that I already had chickenpox as a kid but she said that my medical didn’t say anything about it so I will need to get it done. I’m a little upset because I remember talking about it with the doctor at medical for my K1 and she said I’m all good for the green card process. 

Hi everyone, we have our interview tomorrow and I’m excited but also very nervous if I have everything ready. Is a new affidavit of support required by my husband as he lost his job we put on the application due to Covid and started a new one? We prepared all tax document and pay stubs but wanted to confirm if we need to fill a new I-864?

Thanks so much!

2 hours ago, Jussie14 said:

Hi all, still waiting on our interview and totally slacking off on completing the renewal applications for EAD and AP. We are a little confused about this process, can someone walk me through what you included in your packet? Should it essentially look exactly like the initial application we sent in? Wondering if we should use the same eligibility category as the initial application. Thanks in advance!

Hey, yes I just filled I765 and I131 with almost the same information except the dates and address (things that changed since last year) The category stays the same. I included new passport pics and all the supporting documents asked for like last time but this time you should put a copy of your current combo card and maybe your I485 NOA to show its still pending. I believe you automatically get an extra 180 days extension to your EAD as long as you apply for the renewal. I also included a cover letter explaining that my i485 is still pending and my combo card is expiring  so that’s why I’m not including a check 😂

In my package I included the below:

- Form G-1145 (eNotification)
- Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization
- Form I-131, Application for Travel Document
- Copy of I-797C, Notice of Action, receipt of filing I-485
- Copy of previously approved Employment Authorization Card (Front & Back)
- Copy of I-94 arrival/departure card
- Copy of passport's biographic pages
- 2 color photographs (name and A# lightly printed in the back)
 

 I hope this helps. 

We are trying to file our taxes using the Turbo Tax platform and it asked about if I made money Woking outside of the US and if I had foreign bank accounts. I worked in the UK until the end of February before coming to the US with a K1 visa so I am not sure if I should say yes. I already paid taxes in the UK and don’t know if i will be able to get earning statements from the UK if I have to. 
 

Any help and suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! 

On 4/21/2021 at 9:35 PM, AnneWolf said:

Yay we're like immi-twins 🤭

Dying inside... we don't know the date yet. 

 

Funny story my husband got jury duty in the mail this week. Excused, of course because non citizen, but the crazy part is in a few years he could actually do it!

Hey, I spoke to an agent through Emma today and asked when the appointment is so they told me 05/26/21! 

8 hours ago, AnneWolf said:

April 19, 2021 Interview Was Scheduled

 

August 26, 2020 We are ready to schedule your interview.

 

August 6, 2020 The fingerprints relating to your Form I-485 were taken. (Note: they reused old biometrics. Did not have an appointment)

 

April 26, 2020 We accepted the fingerprint fee for your Form I-485. Our National Benefits Center location is working on your case.

 

April 22, 2020 We received your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

 

Santa ana field office, 2 months ahead of when we anticipated based on their case load.

I am also at the Santa Ana office and my interview got scheduled yesterday too !! 😍  Do you know your interview date yet? 

Hey, I was wondering if any of you started the EAD/AP renewal process? Mine expires in July so was thinking to apply from now but not 100% confident on what’s required etc. Thanks:) 

Hey, apologies if someone already asked this, but I am trying to plan my travels home for the holidays in December and can’t find information about traveling from the US to Bulgaria and back  through London? (I wanted to visit friends in London for a few days on my way). I saw somewhere that spouses of US citizens are exempt from the COVID travel ban but I was wondering if someone could confirm before I buy my tickets. I am currently waiting on the adjustment of status interview but have ead/ap card on hand. Thanks very much in advance  

52 minutes ago, Roeentan said:

Did you receive the update for your AP case on same day? Today my i765 case changed to "we ordered your new card" but there is no any update on my i131 (AP).

My AP status online never changed since "Case was Approved" (didn't even reflect fingerprints taken etc) but I received an EAD card which says on the bottom "SERVES AS I-512 ADVANCE PAROLE". I believe if you applied for both you should also receive them together even if AP hasn't updated online. I hope this makes sense.

3 hours ago, FreyandRyan said:

Okay can finally add some more Information to ours:

 

8/17 Expedite Requested

8/18 Evidence faxed

8/20 Expedite Approved

8/24 New Card Being Produced

 

How long until they ship on average?

Hi, that's great news! Mine changed to Card Mailed 2 days later! From what I've seen it should be up to 7 days!

Hey guys, just an update that I received the physical EAD card in the mail today!!! Here is my timeline:

6/10 Expedite requested on the phone with Tier 1 agent

6/11 Expedite Request Denied due to missing biometrics

Few days later we contacted our congressman for help 

7/6 Expedite Request Approved 

7/7 EAD/AP Approved 

8/17 Biometrics Completed / same day case changed to New Card Being Produced

8/19 Card Mailed

8/22 Received the physical card in my mail box 🎉

15 minutes ago, April Khin said:

Thanks very much. Very helpful. Will reach out to Harley Rouda's office. 

Early last week, my case status on USCIS website was updated to 'READY to schedule an interview'. Not sure what that means. According to some sources, it usually takes months for them to get an interview date scheduled. 

Any good news about your AP approval?

Yes, I had my biometrics taken on Monday and yesterday (Wednesday) I got a notification “Card is Mailed to Me” so I’m excited. Hopefully yours gets processed fast too! 

1 minute ago, FreyandRyan said:

Hey everyone just a quick question we requested an expedite on Monday and faxed over documents on Tuesday and today our case updated to “request for additional documents received” and then “expedite request approved” 

 

does that mean our EAD is approved?

 

it says “we are processing your case and will send you a notice with our final decision” underneath that. 
 

im tentatively happy but not sure 

The same thing happened to me at first but then it changed to case approved next day!

21 minutes ago, pkingking131 said:

really?oo noo

3 hours ago, Viking said:

spoke with USCIS today - printing of cards - you shall expect 30 days processing time

Just got a notification that a new card is being produced! Will keep you posted when it actually gets sent out or any updates!

Hi, I had my biometrics appointment this morning at 8:00am at ASC Tustin, CA, so wanted to share my experience . I went 20minutes early and waited for them to open and there were 2 other people waiting outside behind me. They started letting us in about 7:55 and everything was so quick I was out by 8:01! It was so quick that when I went back into the car my husband thought they returned me for missing documents or something 😂 I’m hoping my status will change to card produced/mailed this week 🤞🏼 

2 hours ago, Amaterasu said:

Some good news today, my EAD status updated to  "Card Was Mailed To Me" on August 15th.

It took 5 days to get it printed and mailed following my Biometrics being completed. Hopefully I'll have it in hand this week.

Wow that’s amazing! Congratulations!! I’ve been approved since 7/7 and have my biometrics appointment tomorrow so I’m hoping similar timeline!! 

43 minutes ago, Kai & Jeremy said:

Did you try to expedite your EAD? Do you need anything other than a job offer?

Yes, I expedited and my case got approved 7/7 but still waiting on biometrics to be completed for the actual card to get produced and sent out. I used the job offer and an explanation of how much money and benefits I would lose if I lose the offer.

1 hour ago, Kai & Jeremy said:

Not sure if this question belongs here but I'm gonna ask anyways...I tried to apply for jobs and one of the first questions they ask is if I'm legally allowed to work in the US. Technically we are not (yet), so I'm just wondering how you got around this hurdle and got the job offer?

1 hour ago, Buma said:

I was going to ask the same question, I have been applying but clicking "No" for the question and not really hearing back because of it.

I always clicked yes. And When they asked for availability to start I explain to them my situation. They only ask this if you would require them to sponsor you for work visa... at least that’s what the HR person told me. If you have a job offer you can try expediting the EAD, so that’s what I explained to them. A company has been waiting for me almost 3 months now 😬

3 minutes ago, fromsweden said:

 

 

 

 

Thanks for advice guys. I have a PDF copy of it but it says COPY in a big watermark. Will they let us in with that?

did you try printing it? it showed COPY on the computer on mine too but when it printed I couldn't see it anymore. Kinda weird but it was almost looking like the original.

15 minutes ago, fromsweden said:

Getting a little concerned... our appointment notice was generated on Monday, but we've yet to get it in the mail and it's not in today's informed delivery...

I called them and asked to speak to Tier 2 agent on the day they scheduled me and she was able to send me the Appointment notice on my email within 5 minutes after the phone call. Tier 1 said that they are unable to do this but you can try.