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So i'm assuming that passport photos also fall under that remit too?

Hey guys,

getting ready to file to remove conditions and was just wondering about the fingerprint information (Form FD-258) included in the evidence checklist. Is it imperative to include this if there’s going to be a biometrics appointment anyway?

As it’s included in the checklist and if it does circumvent the biometrics appointment, I’d definitely want to include but just thought I’d check to see if it does make a difference.

Thanks y’all!

5 hours ago, mydas28 said:

keep your fingers crossed to get an interview waiver. They have been sending out a lot of those to clear the humungous backlog created due to covid19.

Interview waivers are a thing now? How have you heard about this?

Thanks!

Hi,

Does anyone have any experience adding a non-USC partner to a Union Bank checking account? We are hoping to head into the bank with the EAD, SSN, Marriage certificate and USCIS NOA letters. Will this be enough evidence to support adding a name to a joint account?

Thanks

Hi,

I recently found out that my UK driving license is no longer valid on Californian roads after moving here. I am an EAD holder waiting for my AOS interview, what will I need to take to the DMV and will I need to take the knowledge test or just the driving test?

Thanks

Hi y'all,

I'm AOS pending with EAD granted but am in the unique situation of possibly having to travel back to my home country to attend my father's funeral. Given the short timeframe, possibly 11 days at the most, is there any way to gain an Advance Parole Document and attend the funeral without abandoning my I-485 application?

Thanks

22 hours ago, Loren Y said:

My wife used her EAD letter to secure a job and start training. The training wasn't a paid training, so she really didn't work before the card arrived. She was approved on a Saturday ( When we got the letter) and she went to the job on Monday and showed them the letter, they let her come in Tuesday to start training, by Thursday afternoon her actual card arrived in the mail, and on the next day (Friday) she filled out all of her HR/ Payroll paperwork and was on payroll starting the next week on Monday. So card was 5 days behind the letter in our case. She already had the SS card ( Applied for that 18 hours after landing in the US, and received a week later), so I am not sure on the SS card.

I received the letter on Feb 1st (saturday) but then, surprisingly, received the actual card in the mail yesterday which is way quicker than I was expecting!

Interesting on SS - I ticked the box asking to be issued with an SS on the I-765 application so I guess I will have to wait and see what happens over the next few weeks!

1 minute ago, Donald120383 said:

1) can take up to 30 days but most get it within 10 days

2_ yes EAD will allow you to work

3) did you check the SSN box when filing I-485 ? if yes than you will get it separately as SSN office is different from USCIS 

Thanks for the input.

To clarify, will the EAD letter (before receiving the card) allow me to start applying and working?

In regards to the SSN office, do they usually wait to issue a social security number until your overlying I-485 application is granted?

Hi y'all,

I just received the approval letter for my EAD and had a few questions.

1. How long it typically takes to receive the card in the mail? 
2. Although the letter states that it in itself is not proof of eligibility to work, would most employers accept that proof is on its way?
3. Does the EAD also come with an SSN?

Thanks!

Thanks for the info everybody!

6 hours ago, jmn1012 said:

The only reason I had to pay for extra vaccines was the UK medical records they sent across were missing my child immunisations so I have to have MMR and flu as we are in season. I was just a lot easier to have it done there and then. I could have gone to CVS, then come back.

Along with the vaccines mentioned on the USCIS website, were there any apart from the flu shot that they recommended you get there and then?

Pretty up-to-date with most of my other vaccines as I have been an avid traveller but I'm trying to get out of having any more if i can help it.

Hi y’all,

Received a “Courtesy Letter to Applicant” stating that, after reviewing my I-485 application, the evidence was deficient - specifically mentioning the lack of a complete I-693.

The letter says that i’ll either receive an interview notice or a RfE and that I’ll need the medical by then. In the collective experience of AOS applicants, does this letter mean that an interview notice should be coming soon? Would it be desirable to do the medical done before I get any further correspondence or should I wait to hear more from USCIS?

Thanks!

19 hours ago, AJCM said:

In the cases of direct flights from the 48 states, you're fine to travel on a regular state ID or drivers license (until RealID requirements start kicking in). However, if you're thinking about cruises from the mainland (i.e. Seattle to Alaska), you should note that most cruises will stop in Canada on the way.

Ah, yes, that is something to think about. Thanks for mentioning that.

Thank you very much.

I thought so but figured it was worth checking anyway - throwing away the AOS application over a trip would be a drag.

Hi,

While AOS is pending with the beneficiary in the US, is it fine to travel to places like Hawaii and Alaska? I know leaving the country means USCIS treats the application as abandoned without a travel permit, but I was wondering if travel to these US states is prohibited too?

Thanks 

37 minutes ago, ineedadisplayname said:

You have to take the letter with you. They will stamp on it, but otherwise nobody will ask for it.

The sheet will ask for your name, birth date, height, weight, hair and eye color and such.  The form I completed had both metric and imperial system on it, so if you don't know your weight and height in inches and pounds you are still fine.

Thanks for that. Do you remember how long the whole process took?

Hi y’all,

I have a biometrics appointment in CA tomorrow - is there anything I should take or be aware of? What does the biometrics worksheet entail?

Thanks for any and all advice.

Hi y’all,

Currently in the process of completing an AOS application. I’m just wondering what my immigration status is if I arrived on an ESTA and was waived through? Would it be VWP or WT?

Thanks

On 8/31/2019 at 12:54 PM, azblk said:

 

Thank you so much for this. Appreciate it a lot.

1 minute ago, H&T said:

If so, the wife need to fill out I-864A and make sure the household size is correct.

Does household size count the petitioner and beneficiary if we are living together?

If the joint sponsor files his taxes jointly with his wife, will his wife need to fill in an affidavit and act as a joint sponsor too?

1 minute ago, H&T said:

-Your wife( sponsor) will be the the petitioner .

-The join sponsor will be the only join sponsor(1d in I864).

Thank you.

Would the joint sponsor say he is the 1st of 1 joint sponsors?

Hi everybody,

Does anyone have an example cover letter for a concurrent filing of the I-485 and I-130 or did people choose to write two cover letters for each form even though the application was filed together.

Thanks

Hi y’all,

My wife is filling in an affidavit of support form as the petitioner but we are using joint sponsors to support the application - should we tick the box that shows she is the primary petitioner or the box that shows she is the 1st of two joint sponsors?

Thanks

Fantastic - thank you for your help.

Would she have to file a 2018 tax return at that (married but filing separately) threshold even though she was technically single until July 3rd 2019?