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I do not know the specifics but they applied for a green card back in 2021 and I vaguely remember them getting the waiver. But now that path is closed because it was employer-sponsored and they got laid off. Their immigration attorney now is preparing to apply asap for EB1 and EB2. As I said, I don't know the specifics and this question is not what they should for immigration. Their immigration attorney (who is also a university professor) is looking into that already. It's to learn if there are any cheap healthcare plans they can purchase without making them a public charge.

They were working on a J1. They were subject to the 2-year rule but if I'm not mistaken they got a waiver and were in the middle of the green card process. Now they're trying for EB1 or EB2. They got some recognition for their work so this is what their immigration attorney suggested. Hopefully it'll work.

Hi! I'm writing on behalf of a friend who is an immigrant in the US and lost their federal contractor job due to the layoffs recently. They live in DC and were in the middle of the green card process through their federal employer but since they lost their job, the process stopped. They are exploring other options now like a self-sponsored green card (EB1 or EB2). In the meantime, they have to find a cheap healthcare plan while they are unemployed (and they cannot apply for unemployment). I'm thinking of a plan that's better for serious health issues (like hospitalization) but may not be as good for routine check-ups or visits to the doctor. As far as I know, she has no serious health issues. We are both immigrants from a country that has universal public healthcare so we're a bit lost in all these endless options. We'd be very grateful if people could share their experience and knowledge with affordable health plans. Thanks in advance!

We received our green card on the 22nd, exactly 8 days after our I-485 was approved. I will take a break from this forum and Facebook groups too and just enjoy my time with my spouse. So, see y’all in 21 months! And those who are still waiting: your time is coming soon!

Lol, same!! Status changed to card picked up by USPS today and expected delivery date is the 22nd!

I had an early RFIE too, 10 days after NOA1, but it was for the I-864 (we had forgotten to send tax documents). I’m not sure if having an early RFIE is an indicator for fast processing. Instead, we might have received an early RFIE because our field offices process AOS quicker. It also seems to me that most of K1 AOS filers get processed quicker these days, compared to people adjusting from F1, J1 etc. My I-485 still says “approved.” I just received in the mail my updated SSN card with my married surname. I thought I had to go to SSA on my own to update my name once I receive GC on hand. Glad that I won’t have to do that anymore. Prolly because I had checked “yes” for question 16 “do you want the SSA to issue you a social security card?”