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    Argentinians AOS fillers

    in Mexico, Latin & South America

    Posted

    Hi everyone, it's been a long time, but the whole process for us has been kind of messy because of the pandemic. Wisconsin is not easy, specially small towns. I'll try to sum up, maybe someone can help?

    So, I got to the States by the end on June 2020. I still don't have a SSN ( they didn't let me apply for it and then I was denied because I was already married, and had to apply along with AOS, so we are still waiting to see what happens. We sent everything in September) I  don't have a permit for working or a travel document. However, I got my appointment for BIOMETRICS in March, and yesterday we got the letter for the green card interview for next month.

    I was reading the checking list on the notice, but I'm kind of confused and overwhelmed about all this paperwork again.

    What do we need to bring with us to the interview? We still live with my parents in law because the pandemic put us on hold for mostly everything. We are expecting a baby, and Im due in September, but we don't have utility bills, or  joint accounts, etc (with no SSN I was denied almost everything) 

    We need to take with us copies of the forms  that we already sent ??(I -485, I 864, etc?)

    what else could be provide as proof of bona fide marriage? I'm really stressed.

    Also, they ask for children's birth certificates. In my case, my daughter is living with her father in Argentina, and she is not planning on coming to USA.  However, I requested an updated copy of her birth certificate online, like I did for myself when I was preparing packet 3 for the k1. I know I have to get it translated, any place to recommend to do it online? Also, knowing how things are going back home (in Buenos Aires) I can't get it apostilled. I don't even know if I need to because she is not traveling to the States.

     

    thanks in advance, I really appreciate any help.❤️🙏

    Argentinians AOS fillers

    in Mexico, Latin & South America

    Posted

    23 hours ago, KBCN said:

    @WickedWorld We are in TX and our SSN offices are closed here. I would NOT recommend this route at all, but with offices closed, it might be your only option as we made the "mistake" of doing this. On the EAD form, you can check the box to have an SSN issued to you. After our EAD was approved and we received it in the mail, the SSN came like within a week of the EAD card.

     

    So, in a worst case scenario, you can at least go that option when you file your AOS/EAD/AP paperwork. I wouldn't recommend that route because it really put a lot of things on hold for my husband for months like getting on health insurance, getting on bank accounts, getting a U.S. drivers license, etc. Especially because we also got hit with an iRFE to send back his Acta de Nacimiento. But if you can't secure one another way, just know - you can still get one! 

    We are in the same situation. I arrived three weeks ago and we are still trying to figue out the SSN. We are in Wisconsin, and they say they are not processing anything. Is there anything else we can do in the meantime? We are getting married in 2 weeks. 

    Thanks!

    Argentinians AOS fillers

    in Mexico, Latin & South America

    Posted

    20 hours ago, andreaam said:

    Welcome! I’m glad you made it!

    What did you do to be able to leave Argentina?

    Probably you already know this, but depending on the state you need to have SSN in order to get a marriage license. That would be my advice, to check you have everything before getting marry. If you have time, start gathering the documents for AOS. 
    getting married is the easiest thing to do in this whole process haha

    Thanks for the advice!

    In orden to leave Argentina I asked migraciones what I needed and they just said I needed my passport and valid visa. And they told me to check the airlines and special flights because borders are closed. So the only available option if you are in Argentina now and need to leave,  is to fly with eastern airlines to Miami. It's the only airline flying  with no restrictions about passengers. The other one that goes to miami is aerolineas Argentinas. But they only take american citizens or permanent residents. When you get to ezeiza airport,  at migraciones they make you sign a "declaración jurada",  saying that you are leaving the country because you want to, and borders are closed, meaning if you want to come Back to Argentina they don't know when they are going to let you back in.

    July Interview Dates Open for London

    in United Kingdom

    Posted

    13 hours ago, goldhex said:

    From reading that email it suggests that they will no longer process K1s as they are part of the Executive Order (which most assumed they weren't, as they are Non Immigrant visas)

    Hey, I'm new on this thread kinda worried now....

    Does anyone know what happens with the k1 holders? Are we banned too? I'm from Argentina and my visa expires soon 😥

     

    Argentinians AOS fillers

    in Mexico, Latin & South America

    Posted

    Hey guys! I have a question, hope someone can help me please🙏

    I haven't been able to flight yet, because as you probably know borders are still close in Argentina. And quarantine is still mandatory. 

    I have a doubt regarding the police certificate... it was just for the interview or it has to be valid at POE too? Because mine expires  soon, and the Embassy is not answering questions still further notice. Also does anybody know anything about borders being closed at the States too? Thank you all!

    Current k1 visa holders who have not yet immigrated to America

    in Coronavirus Covid-19

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Fabercham said:

    I was due to fly next week and my visa expires in May. Just so sad about it all...I’m from UK so can’t get there 

    It's so sad. I'm from Argentina. We were planning on booking a plane ticket for next week, but here, the president has decided to cancel all flights to the States as from today for 30 days if not more, so I'm stuck here :(

    I hope they can make an exception for those who are going through this.

    Argentinians AOS fillers

    in Mexico, Latin & South America

    Posted

    6 hours ago, Javier Mera said:

    @Jonnat I just checked American airlines to see if you could book a flight to Wisconsin for March 30th and there a re a few cheap flights. I'm guessing if they have them on their website then I see no reason why your fiancee couldn't fly. So maybe even if Argentina is not accepting flights from the US starting tomorrow, the flight could be done to brazil and then to the states. That's just my guess.

     

    Good luck and keep us posted as to what happens.

     Gracias Javier. I'm the one travelling. But I talked to someone at the airport, then called American Airlines and Aerolineas Argentinas and apparently the only flight available was for tonight. It was the last one,  And Everyone is like crazy here.

    Also, my fear is that  all latin American countries are closing  borders, I'm ashamed to say this but it would be my first time flying, and I'm kinda worried about getting stuck at an airport. I'm guessing we are running out of options.

    We were so excited about being approved and now this :(

    Argentinians AOS fillers

    in Mexico, Latin & South America

    Posted

    1 minute ago, Javier Mera said:

    As far as I know the glorious president of Argentina announced the travel ban from several countries considered at high risk which includes the USA. If I were you would call your airline right away and make the flight change as soon as possible. I don't know what the travel ban means in Argentina for US citizens/residents, but I would be very surprised if they didn't let you come back home. Our experience was with AA and I was able to change the flight at no cost for my wife (it's noted in their web site that they are waiving any change free due to the pandemic). If you are the temporary green card holder then I would make it back as soon as you can. You never know what could happen with airlines and airports in the coming days.

     

    Hopefully this doesn't sound as alarming or chaotic, but in our case our main worry was that not only travel bans could happen but also the airports just not having flights out to the USA through argentina, chile, brazil or any other country. And then the fear of Trump just doing what ever with immigration in the future lol.

    @Javier Mera I don't have a plane ticket yet, I was given my k1 visa last week and When I was making all the arrangements for leaving Argentina this happened. So now I don't know what to do now. The president at the press conference said those who wanted to leave can do it, but I don't know if that applies for the States too. And If I could travel Are there  any restrictions for Argentinians entering the States, since I'm not married yet and hat's the intend of this visa. 😢

    Argentinians AOS fillers

    in Mexico, Latin & South America

    Posted

    Hello Everyone, I just wanted to know if you had any updates regarding Argentinians entering the States now, because of the Coronavirus restrictions?

    I was planning on leaving as soon as possible, before everything gets worse,  but I don't know what to do. I don't know if they will allow me to enter the country? 

    I will really appreciate any help.  Thank you! 

    Argentinians AOS fillers

    in Mexico, Latin & South America

    Posted

    13 hours ago, Fer Schvarztman said:

    I legalized my birth certificate then apostille and at the end I translated it with a certified translator. If you have your high school degree or any master/bachelor or title from any career. Not for your visa paperwork, but for later use once you will be able to work in the US. Hope this helps you.

     @Fer SchvarztmanCan those be apostilled by a family member in Buenos Aires after I'm in the States? I got my visa already. But with all the people freaking out with coronavirus, they have cancelled all the appointments for legallizing and apostill documents till May.🤦‍♀️

    ARGENTINA Packet 3 + Embassy interview

    in Mexico, Latin & South America

    Posted · Edited by Jonnat

    Hey everyone! I wanted to thank everyone for all the help! We had our interview yesterday and we were approved! However I'd like to share some tips for those who are waiting for the interview.

    Please be super patient when waiting for the interview. I was supossed to have mine at 10.30.But they called my name at 1!!! ( I was the only person left in the waiting room haha!) There were 3 people before me and each interview lasted around 45'. Mine took between 5' -10'.

    Please bring extra copies of your paperwork just in case, because in my experience, they said I hadn't sent my police certificate in packet 3,  (I was sure I had ), So I gave them another copy .But, It turns out that when they gave me back a bunch my paperwork that was on the p3, I found my police certificate! So they missed to see it. I have no idea who checks packet 3. But be sure to have extra copies. 

     So... for those who have already been here, what should I expect now??? How long does it take for them to issue the visa? 😁

    ARGENTINA Packet 3 + Embassy interview

    in Mexico, Latin & South America

    Posted

    @santidzi I'm on the k1 visa process, waiting for the interview. I know it's not the same, but I would keep trying to contact them through e-mail.  Because as @andreaam said, they are taking a lot of time lately. For us the case was ready by the end of december and I had news from the embassy by mid January ( because I called and e-mailed) I've been asking since then to open more spots for interviews. So far, they haven't open any spots. I hope that helps.

     

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