LJVotolato

In the 485 they ask you whether you want a SSN to be assigned to you during the 485 process or you''ll get one yourself. I chose the first option not knowing how long the 485 would take.

After 19 months (applied in Dec 2021 for 485 adjustment of status based on marriage), I just got my approval notice online: On September 16, 2023, we approved your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status For those still waiting, this is after multiple "case is being actively reviewed" which was so frustrating as it had zero actual updates. I did get my combo card back in April/May 2023. Question: Will I get my SSN when I get my approval in the mail? I ask because I have been using ITIN in the meantime but it is limiting for certain things. I requested to get a SSN during the application process for 485. Good luck all and I'm rooting for everyone! Drove me insane... I did the paperwork myself too so it would've been extra devastating if I did that and didn't get approved.

Hey! I want to give you some hope. I applied December 2021, and I got the combo card in May 2023, which I thought was ridiculous. Anyway, I JUST got "approved" for my 485! Insane timeline for me as I thought it would be done much faster. From what I have gathered, it seems very random as a lot of people applied after me and got their approvals much earlier. I received "actively being reviewed" status updates which were so frustrating at least 3 times during that time. I am confused though - I thought I had to do an interview so I saved a lot of stuff for it but it just says "approved".

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!

I read one book a week. go to the gym 6 days/week, run marathons, explored the area. That's all fine for a few months but it's been 13 months now. And no, I can't leave the country as I'm waiting for my EAD and AOS.

My subject says it all - EAD and AOS. Look it up on their website for California - it now says 6-18 months. I don't know why you keep doubting that I'm doing the research lol.

That would be an obvious responsibility of mine except I did weigh my option and it said 6-8 months in California. Now it's 6-18 months. So no matter the preparation, the circumstances have changed.

But you're not allowed to work while waiting for your green card. That's the whole premise of my question?

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.

Ugh! Did you get an RFE?

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?

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:

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.

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?

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?