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  1. Edward and Jaycel
    I did a Web-Ex screen share and we did it together but at the end where they have to electronically sign the form - She logged in herself and signed the form. This is very important that she do it herself. She then "printed" the confirmation to a PDF file and emailed it to herself so she could take it to a print shop and print it to bring to the medical exam and the interview. You also need to fill in the part of the DS-160 that says you helped her fill it out with your information.
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    That's pretty good by USCIS standards
  3. Edward and Jaycel
    We also filed at the Phoenix Lockbox and Jaycel got the I-765 approved in 51 days from the date of receipt. Pretty happy with that. Her EAD Card should arrive in the mail tomorrow if the tracking is accurate.
  4. Edward and Jaycel
    The only authorized medical provider for Immigration Medical Exams in the Philippines is St. Luke's Medical Extension Clinic (SLEC). It's in Ermita, Manila - Very near the US Embassy. You register for an appointment online at this link: https://slec.ph/
  5. Edward and Jaycel
    Not surprising considering all the Federal Holidays between that time and today.
  6. Edward and Jaycel
    Nothing else for the name change - We are just waiting for the EAD card to come because we need that to get Jaycel's Learner Permit at the DMV and to change her name on our joint bank account. Yes! It was 51 days from application received to I-765 approval - We are so happy too and thank you! 🙏
  7. Edward and Jaycel
    It sure is.... Loved writing that check to USCIS in November 🤨
  8. Edward and Jaycel
    We put her new, married name as her "Legal Name" on the I-485 and I-765 and her maiden name under "Other Names Used". We then put her SSN in the section provided and checked the box saying we wanted the SSA to send a new card on both forms. Since we got approved for the I-765 on Jan 8, her name is now changed with the SSA and we got the new card with her married name in the mail yesterday. It still has the disclaimer "Valid for Employment Only with DHS Authorization" on it. Once they approve the I-485, they will send the replacement SS Card with that disclaimer removed.
  9. Edward and Jaycel
    Sorry... I meant to quote the OP
  10. Edward and Jaycel
    Just remember - You can't compare to others as each case is processed on its own. Jaycel gave herself a lot of unnecessary stress after her interview because her case took a couple of days longer to go to "Issued" after her interview than some friends she made there at the embassy. I know it's easy to say now that we are past that but try to put your mind at peace about it
  11. Edward and Jaycel
    And just to clarify - When I said "Normal A/P" in my post above, ALL visas go through some form of A/P before approval. If they didn't give you a 221g slip or ask you for anything further, then it is the standard checks they do before printing and issuing the visa. This is different than the extended A/P that some folks get stuck in for weeks and months.
  12. Edward and Jaycel
    Many times, during the normal A/P after the interview, the case will show as "Refused". And Montreal is a notoriously slow embassy for all visa processing. Also keep in mind that Jan 9th, all Federal Offices, including embassies, were closed in memoriam for President Carter's State Funeral, so I think you're still well within normal processing for Montreal. Hope it gets issued quickly for you!
  13. Edward and Jaycel
    I'll tell you one thing... We did Jaycel's name change to her married name on the I-485 and I-765 forms in the AOS package and we got approval for her I-765 last Wednesday and we got her new SSN in her married name in the mail yesterday. They beat USCIS in producing the EAD card even! LOL It's all so random
  14. Edward and Jaycel
    So glad you guys are close to the end of this part of the journey!!
  15. Edward and Jaycel
    Even if you could get another CFO session in Cebu (which I agree with @top_secret above would not be allowed) Jaycel did her CFO GCP there in Cebu and she said the counselor was very strict and grilled her pretty hard about our relationship. Someone else we know also went to Cebu and they made the American fiance get a FBI records check and as a result were delayed like 2 weeks getting the CFO certificate approved. I think the reputation of Cebu being more relaxed is no longer valid.
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    Wow.... What a freaking ordeal. Glad you got the SSN at least!
  17. Edward and Jaycel
    Thank you! Yes Jaycel has been studying the handbook from the DMV here and doing practice tests
  18. Edward and Jaycel
    *** Update *** I-765 Case Status Changed yesterday to "Card Was Produced"! And of course right before that, even though we were at "Approval Case Decision was Rendered", the "My Progress" tab still said an estimated 7 months until case decision 😆🤪 We also received Jaycel's updated SS card in the mail yesterday so the SSA beat USCIS to card production on this round 🤣
  19. Edward and Jaycel
    Congrats!!!
  20. Edward and Jaycel
    So happy that you are seeing light at the end of this very unfair process!
  21. Edward and Jaycel
    Agreed... the new wording is terrible and oh so typically USCIS-tastic LOL
  22. Edward and Jaycel
    Your answer is right here... "Do not use Form I-134 if the beneficiary you are agreeing to financially support must have Form I-864." The K-1 Beneficiary does not require the I-864 so you would still use the I-134
  23. Edward and Jaycel
    The medical exam at St. Luke's in Manila is usually done over the course of 2 days and you need to complete it before the interview unless you want a 221g refusal and have to wait for the medical to be sent. It's highly recommended that you do it at least 1 week before the interview
  24. Edward and Jaycel
    You should get a tracking number on the case status so you can know for sure. Ours just changed to “Card Was Produced” today and Jaycel’s SS Card arrived today 😁
  25. Edward and Jaycel
    Just got our answer - Case status just changed to "Card Was Produced". Thanks to all who replied
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