
LJVotolato
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About LJVotolato
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Rank
Member
- Member # 403470
- Location Los Angeles, CA, USA
Profile Information
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Gender
Female
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City
Los Angeles
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State
California
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Interests
Running, music, refreshing the USCIS website every second
Immigration Info
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Immigration Status
K-1 Visa
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Country
Canada
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Our Story
I moved from Vancouver to Los Angeles to get married and expected to receive my green card within 6 months and for my husband to keep working. Neither has happened. Instead, we are both unemployed and in this liminal space that feels as uncomfortable as the beginning of a sneeze (everyone knows something about this feeling, right?). My husband recently quit his 6-figure salary job to start a band...at 40 years old LOL.
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December 2021 - AOS Filers
LJVotolato replied to Sarge2155's topic in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports
Did you get your combo card approved before this? My Combo Card was approved 3 weeks ago (BLESSED--already flew home for a few days and started applying for jobs) but there is no movement in the 485! -
Redro reacted to a post in a topic: Waiting for AOS/EAD - how do people spend these 6-9 months without work?
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I don't get how others in our situation aren't outraged? To be honest, I don't get outraged (and am against the outrage culture) but where are all of the people in our situation? Wouldn't they resort to being on this forum and sharing their experiences? I got my biometrics done in February and am just waiting now. Ugh! What state are you guys in? I'm in California.
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November 2021 - AOS Filers
LJVotolato replied to Sarge2155's topic in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports
Ugh! Did you get an RFE? -
September 2021 - AOS Filers
LJVotolato replied to micky7's topic in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports
Oh my word, you need to see this text message thread I'll DM It to you! And thank you for subscribing! I too 100% never liked seeing photos (let alone videos) and I really re-activated instagram since going all in with the vlogging thing. Anyway I'm so happy for you - was it hard for you to get a job in July when you got your permit? -
September 2021 - AOS Filers
LJVotolato replied to micky7's topic in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports
Thank you for your comforting words!I have so many hobbies and a healthy mindset but it's taxing because it I swear before I applied it said 6-8 months (so I mananged my expectation) and now 6-18 months. I feel you though re: transportation. I'm luckily in Los Angeles and have made new friends so I don't that "stuck" feeling that you have besides not being able to visit my family in Canada. Ugh, I think I have to ask my senator soon because my husband also quit his job recently to start a band (lol). The only thing I could think of is starting a YouTube channel documenting my frustration with this process (and also help people in his situation, pursuing a dream at 40 years old). I can't see likeminded YouTube channels of people waiting for a green card but if anyone wants to see, I sprinkle in that frustration here: -
September 2021 - AOS Filers
LJVotolato replied to micky7's topic in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports
Mine (Los Angeles) says 6-18 months (ridiculous, no? That type of range???). What was your estimated time? And how did you spend your time without being able to work??? Ugh! I was ready for 6 months without work (both mentally and financially) but now it's getting testy. -
September 2021 - AOS Filers
LJVotolato replied to micky7's topic in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports
Congrats! I hope that it does mean that for you. I filed for AOS, travel and work all in December 2021 and I haven't heard back either. It says it's still processing. I'm getting quite frustrated because I haven't received 485 let alone the work OR travel permit. It seems like it's very random in that some December/January/February filers received it within like 4 months. Does anyone know if there is a logical explanation (because clearly it's not based on chronological order) to this entire approval process? -
November 2021 - AOS Filers
LJVotolato replied to Sarge2155's topic in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports
I filed in December 2021 and I haven't heard back since February when they said everything is processing. It says it's still processing. I'm getting quite frustrated because I haven't received 485 let alone the work OR travel permit. It seems like it's very random in that some December/January/February filers received it within like 4 months. Does anyone know if there is a logical explanation (because clearly it's not based on chronological order) to this entire approval process? -
October 2021 - AOS Filers
LJVotolato replied to Sarge2155's topic in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports
I filed in December 2021 and I haven't heard back either. It says it's still processing. I'm getting quite frustrated because I haven't received 485 let alone the work OR travel permit. It seems like it's very random in that some December/January/February filers received it within like 4 months. Does anyone know if there is a logical explanation (because clearly it's not based on chronological order) to this entire approval process? -
December 2021 - AOS Filers
LJVotolato replied to Sarge2155's topic in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports
Thank you! So helpful. I'll do that. Did you get ANY expedite on the travel part when you did this? I miss my family so much. -
December 2021 - AOS Filers
LJVotolato replied to Sarge2155's topic in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports
No, and it's becoming so frustrating! In my area (Los Angeles), it says 6-18 months. Can a simple AOS take 18 months? I filed in December 2021. Hi, how do you expedite without a job offer? I'm so sorry to ask this but I was patient, thinking I'd get my green card by September (filed in December 2021) but now I really am running out of money.