MachinatorX

On 11/5/2020 at 4:58 PM, Amaterasu said:

Had our Green Card Interview today which went very smoothly and got approved!

 

Was asked questions about the documentation that was originally submitted and a couple of basic relationship questions with my spouse. The officer let me know that he then approved the application and to expect the card within the month.

 

Really easy and seamless experience, I was annoyed that my spouse didn't get any hard questions so they could share in my immigration pain but much happier that the process went well.

Congrats

14 hours ago, fromsweden said:

But she'd have it if I retrieved the card for her and met her in country C before re-entering USA

You need to understand that having EAD does not mean you can leave the US. You would need to have Advanced Parole (AP) document before leaving. Also, having AP does not mean that you are guaranteed entry on your return. That discretion is left to the CBP official at your Point of Entry. Atleast, this was what my lawyer told me. She advised me to suspend travel outside the US until Green Card is in my hand.  You may also want to reconsider traveling to Mexico. The Trump administration is considering ways to restrict entry on the US-Mexico border that could include US citizens and lawful permanent residents over coronavirus concern.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/10/politics/us-mexico-border-administration-coronavirus/index.html

16 minutes ago, cgcrooks said:

Hello, fellow Alaskan. Yes, you can get your biometrics done before the appointment date. That's what my wife and I did. We were in and out in 15 mns.

Nice. So how many days prior did you walk in to the Anchorage office?

I want to know when I can expect my work EAD card for AOS filed in Alaska? Can I walk in for my biometric before the actual appointment date? I am worried the USCIS office may eventually be closed because of COVID-19.

02/22/20 -- AOS package (I-130/I-485/I-864/I-765/I-131) sent to USCIS

02/24/20 -- Package delivered to Chicago Lockbox

03/06/20 -- NOA receipt notice

03/07/20 -- Biometric appointment notice

03/24/20 -- Biometric appointment