Laura R

Congrats to everybody who has received an update in their case! For me, everything happened so quickly after I applied for the EAD renewal in early October. On Oct 14, I received a letter saying that my case was scheduled for an interview on Nov 3rd. We had the interview at the Houston field office and our experience was a good one. The IO was nice, she went through our files (the ones we originally submitted) before asking any questions. She asked if we wanted to submit additional evidence and I gave her a file full of more pictures, call logs, updated joint bank statements, car insurance, home insurance, etc. Then she asked my husband his full name, DOB, other info about himself, and if the signatures on the forms were his. Also asked if he had petitioned for is previous wife and he said no. Then she asked me my full name, DOB, the type of visa I had prior to applying for a green card (E2) and why, etc. She also asked how we met, and then a little chit chat with my husband about how he served in the army, etc. She told me congratulations, you've been approved and like half an hour later I received updates from USCIS that my card had been approved and was ordered. Then a bunch of other updates and yesterday, they notified me that the card had been picked up by USPS, so I'm expecting it early next week 🤩. 

To those who have not received any updates, don't lose faith! I hope everything happens as fast for you too. I heard Houston is one of the busiest offices and I had been waiting since March when my interview was cancelled due to Covid... right when I started losing hope, I received the interview notice! so hang in there and best of luck!

15 hours ago, Prizm123 said:

if your EAD is current and valid, you are legally able to work in the United States. full stop.

Thank you, that's what I thought but I just wanted to make sure 😟

Hello everyone, 

I have a question that hasn't let me sleep in the last few days  As soon as I received my EAD at the end of January, I started looking for another job (I've been working in the US since 2015 on an E2 visa, so I already had a job). I had multiple interviews and one of them (which was a great opportunity) didn't work out in the end because the recruiter told me that they wouldn't hire people on EAD. He was the only recruiter who asked, the rest has only asked if I am authorized to work and If I will need sponsorship in the future, and I always say no. 

Days ago, I was contacted by a recruiter, had a phone interview and an in-person interview and they said they will be extending the offer next week. I am extremely anxious and nervous of quitting my current job and then when they see my EAD they will reject me and I will be left jobless. I would also love that job, it seems like a great Company and the bump in compensation is significant. Can Companies rescind the written offer because of an EAD?

Thank you!

5 minutes ago, Ires said:

Congrats on the scheduled interview! If you do file separately, make sure you file as married though!!! 

Thank you! will do 😄

Hello everyone!

On Friday 14, 2020 I received a message from USCIS that my interview had been scheduled so I'm only waiting for the letter in the mail 😁

Can anyone help me with this?  I am currently in the process of filing taxes and the tax preparer said that if my husband and I file jointly, we will receive significantly less $ than if we file separately. Do you know if filing separately will affect the process of obtaining my green card? Thank you!

1 hour ago, Javier Mera said:

Our interview will be on February 11th. On the items that we need to bring it says birth certificate of petitioner. Since I'm a naturalized citizen, do I need to bring my foreign certificate along with a translation?

 

Thanks in advance!

I think so.. My husband is a naturalized citizen as well and we did submit his foreign BC and the official translation in our AOS file

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On 1/2/2020 at 11:07 AM, Laura R said:

I received a text message on 12/31/2019 that my status was updated... Both websites say the following:  

Case Is Ready To Be Scheduled For An Interview

 

As of December 31, 2019, we are ready to schedule your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, Receipt Number XX, for an interview. We will schedule your interview and send you a notice. Please follow any instructions in the notice. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

 

 

Houston is really slow, but I hope I get my EAD and AP soon... 

I just received a message that my EAD card is being produced! I am so happy! I actually have a job interview today at a really great company and I was nervous about not getting my EAD on time... God's plans are perfect.

I received a text message on 12/31/2019 that my status was updated... Both websites say the following:  

Case Is Ready To Be Scheduled For An Interview

As of December 31, 2019, we are ready to schedule your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, Receipt Number XX, for an interview. We will schedule your interview and send you a notice. Please follow any instructions in the notice. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

Houston is really slow, but I hope I get my EAD and AP soon... 

14 hours ago, Grant & Bri said:

my passport that has my K1 visa in it and The one I entered on is going to expire in February, how should I go about this once I renew it do I need to let USCIS know? 

I have the same question but mine is expiring in January  .... Maybe we are getting a RFE for that...

15 hours ago, Ires said:

I’d just send it again. Maybe they lost it! They ask for things that already have been submitted all the time - very frustrating. I’d send the same thing. 

Yes, I think that's what I'll do. Thank you very much for the advice!

Hello everyone... I received a RFE on Friday and they asked me to submit proof that the previous marriage from my husband has legally ended. I don't know what to send, because I included the divorce decree (in spanish, since he got married and divorced in Colombia) and the English translation... has anyone had a similar experience? I'm thinking of sending the same documents but I don't want to get denied 😔

On 10/16/2019 at 8:32 PM, Pablito said:

Case is ready to be scheduled notice on 9/5/19 and still waiting.  😫 our field office is Houston. So I imagine the line is longer than the others. 

 I finally see someone from Houston!! When did you file? I filed at the end of July and my status is still "Fingerprint Review Was Completed" 

Hope you get your interview date soon!