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I got an offer to work as a security guard. The pay is pretty good, but I will be trained and licensed to carry a gun. I’m currently on my 2 year GC. Good idea or so should I look for a different job? I don’t want the license to affect me. 

Hi, 

I have my 2 year CPR and I’m traveling home next week to visit for Christmas. How many months do I have to come back to the US for my residence to be valid? I heard I can stay abroad for up to 6 months but I would just like to confirm. Thank you

Aww man 😕

Hi guys,

Can I apply to become a police officer or fire fighter with my 2 year conditional green card, or are these type of jobs reserved only for US citizens? 

16 hours ago, aquatic_brewer said:

I had my interview today, you can see the list of things I took here.  

Congrats on the approval!

I never got an EAD or AP so I wasn't able to work or contribute much financially, nor did we get to travel. The list that I gave is all we have so far. 

Also, what should we expect at the interview? We've been together since 2016 and everything is documented through the embassy. And we've been living together for a year and some change now since I got here. What more "proof" of bonafide relationship do they need?

Hi,

Thank you all for that information. 

Do the IOs usually request a medical regardless if it has been taken within a year of filing for the AOS? Not sure if I should just go ahead and do it anyway just in case

Hi,

So my AOS interview has been scheduled for next month. I did my medical exam for the embassy in Nov 2019 and we filed for AOS on Oct of 2020. I was told that I don't need to re-do the medical since I filed within a year of taking it. 

Can someone tell me how do I get a hold of the medical that I did for the embassy so I can bring it with me to the interview? I never really got a copy of it when I did it since it was sent straight from the doctor. to the embassy.

Thanks in advance.

It has now been 8 months since I filed for my AOS and EAD/AP. 

I checked the case status today for my i485 and it says that as of Feb 19th, my case is ready to be scheduled for an interview. It's June now and I have not received anything in the mail in regards for an interview. Yet when I check the case status for my i765, it still just says received.

I tried calling USCIS to inquire about what's going on or what I should expect, and I keep getting the automated voice service.

Does anyone know if this is normal? Why would it say case ready to be scheduled for an interview in Feb and I haven't received anything yet and its now June?

So is 8 months the new wait time to receive EAD/AP now? 
 

And if I request an expedite and it doesn’t get granted, do I have to go back in line and wait another 6+ months? 

Hi,

I applied for my AOS on October, right before the deadline where they increased the filing fees. It's been 6 months now and I still haven't received my EAD and AP combo card. Recently my wife has been handling the finances for the most part, but its putting a lot of pressure on her and is putting a strain in the relationship. I have been applying for jobs and I've been getting decent feedback from employers. I thought the wait time for EAD is 3-6 months. But it's been well over that time period now.

Is there a way to check the status of my EAD or at least call and inquire about it?

Dubai-New York is still operating too right?

18 minutes ago, JFH said:

Where are you trying to fly from? I work for an airline and can possibly advise you which routings are operational. 

I’m trying to fly from Kuwait... aka the first airport to shut down indefinitely 🤦‍♂️
 

2 minutes ago, Lil bear said:

K1 visa holders coming from a country that is on the US  travel ban list are not allowed to enter the US at this time. 

I’m not coming from any of those countries but they closed down the airport indefinitely where I’m at and I have until May 24 😭

7 hours ago, JeanneAdil said:

We flew into Atlanta from Paris Tuesday

30% of flights from there are now cancelled as only USC and green card holders are allowed in 

Charles de Gaulle has closed 2 runways to park the planes that are not flying 

in Madrid a CR1 holder is stranded as they closed the city (that was Monday and i don't know if he is able to fly here yet  or not)

Air France is honoring tickets purchased before the 31st but not selling any after that and they are only coming to certain airports

don't know where you are coming from or what airlines but the above is what i am seeing 

JFK still coming in but they cut flights also

and this happened today

https://www.foxnews.com/travel/control-tower-jfk-airport-shuts-down-cleaning-worker-coronavirus

So K1 visa holders are no longer allowed to fly to the US?

3 minutes ago, payxibka said:

I see quite a few international flights arriving at JFK 

https://www.jfkairport.com/flight-tracker?view=VIEW_DEPARTURE&apt=JFK

Check the arrivals section I don’t see anything international 

Are there any countries that still have flights to the US? I’m looking at the JFK airport page and all arrivals are local flights from other states. 

Hi guys

So just to be clear this is a ban on flights leaving from EU only right? Not those with EU passports

If that's the case people can still travel to the US via other continents if I am not mistaken

Hi guys,

Are there any rules/regulations for the type of company,  job, or salary I would have to receive from the company giving me an offer letter, in order to receive an EAD expedite? Or  just a simple offer letter from any company would do?

For example, does the job have to be a high skilled position? or can it be something simple like retail or sales rep?

Does the company have to be e-verified? or a multinational company? Or can it be something local or a startup?

Lastly, does the company have to be within close proximity to me, or can it be located in another state? (and I would be working remotely)

Hi,

Are there any rules/regulations for the type of company,  job, or salary I would have to receive from the company giving me an offer letter, in order to receive an EAD expedite? Or  just a simple offer letter from any company would do?

For example, does the job have to be a high skilled position? or can it be something simple like retail or sales rep?

Does the company have to be e-verified? or a multinational company? Or can it be something local or a startup?

Lastly, does the company have to be within close proximity to me, or can it be located in another state? (and I would be working remotely)

Thanks in advance

Hi folks,

Can anyone please fill me in on how to look for and find a job in America?

I know people use job search sites such as Monster and Indeed. Any other methods that I should be aware of?

I know working in America sometimes entails starting from scratch. Which I have no issue with. If anyone would like to share or offer some pointers on how to find a job, I would highly appreciate it. Thank you. 

1 hour ago, SmallTownPA said:

 

"Being that I told the CO that we would like to get married before Christmas, and instead I would be arriving 3 days before the visa expires, "

 

Since they don't have a timeline, and they are talking as if they are making firm dates, it seems that they want to marry, then enter on the K1 with 3 days left.  This would be bad. 

 

They have no idea how long it will take.  10 months *should* be enough.. but who knows.  I get that many are not native speakers, but many times what they write and what they actually mean seems quite different.

 

 

 

Oh no, I meant getting married before Christmas in the US. I know we can't get married outside of the US with a K1 visa. Thank you for raising that concern though. 

On 1/13/2020 at 10:22 PM, US2UK said:

So.. we have the interview coming up shortly. I keep flipping between being worried something will go wrong and we won't get approved, and being excited because we are getting so close to being able to be with each other!!

 

How did you all try and stay calm in the roller coaster run up to the interview?! 🙂

 

I've been keeping myself entertained with the 90 day fiance show - it's so funny!

Come prepared. Come dressed well. Be yourself. Be honest. And that's really it. It's not that deep. 

Thanks you all for your input and reassurance guys its highly appreciated! 

My fiance and I were planning on getting married before Christmas. During the interview, I was asked by the CO when are we getting married. I said "hopefully before Christmas." Visa was issued in a week, giving us enough time to get married before Christmas.