luck-e and Kookie

Hi everybody,

I just got my SSNumber last August. I'm a K3 visa holder. I filed my EAD first, my Adjustment of Status not yet but i will soon.

Last week my husband tried to include me in his bank but the employee of the bank says that my SSNumber is invalid. Is it normal that it's invalid if the SSN does not have 1 month yet(new)? Can i use my SSNumber to get a driver's license, open a bank account, get a California ID and etc? They put something in my SSCard it says "VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AUTHORIZATION".

The lady(employee of SSA) who assisted me in SSA says that i can use my SSNumber in opening a bank account and etc...So I'm a little confused right now.

Thanks for the response.

It means that you need to get your EAD first before you could start work. You could use your SSN in opening an account, getting your health insurance and other stuff that you want to do that requires SSN.

Thanks rheanick...

I have my EAD card already. We went to SSA this morning and asked about that, if I can use in anything that requires SSN and they said I can.

where did you get your EAD card?

I am worried why my EAD takes so long. I want to work already. I sent my RFE last week last week of August and they emailed me saying they got my RFE last SEpt 3rd. Do you guys know how long does it take or how long should I wait still?

Thanks

Hi,

Would like to know advice for my friend. She got here as a spouse of a USC with a 10 yr green card and got divorced last year. She still haven't changed her SSN card, alien card, state ID card nor passport yet. She doesn't know where to start. On her work, she claims married yet she is single now with 1 dependent (her kid with the USC). She will get married next year with another man. She wants to know what's the best thing to do as far as changing her status. When you change your name and file it at USCIS, you filing fee is $370. then you pay for the passport that will show the maiden name thats $50. then change the state ID, dont know how much and for the SSN card, don't know how much too.

We want to know, can she file it next year when she gets married so that when she files it, it will show her new last name? How about her SSN? she is supposed to be single on her return with 1 dependent, can she just go to SSA ofc and change her status there? How much is it? And she just file for her New Alien card and passport under her new last name later on? Please advice.

Thanks.

Have you tried speaking to the employer providing the insurance or the insurance company themselves. I had the same question when my wife's daughter came here. I went to my employer and was told that no SSN was required to start the health insurance. I just provided name and birthdate and they signed her up.

Scott

not yet. but he said he needs her SSn. We'll try tomorrow tho. but you sure it wasnt a requirement

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Does anyone knows how can my K2 daughter get her insurance either from MedQuest or from my husband's work if they are asking for SSN? They said, I cannot apply for her SSN yet until she's done with her AOS. Unlike me as a K1 visa holder I can request for my SSN already. I'm just worried because I need her to have an insurance while she is here. Of course, we always dont knw when they will get sick or what not. Please advice.

Hi everyone,

I have already applied for SSn and filed for AOS with EAD and AP. Received RFE last week. I was wondering if I can also get SSn for my k2 daughter because my husband need her SSN for her medical coverage. Can I do that?

Also, does anyone knows how long will it take if I have already sent the RFE to get the EAD?

Thanks

Hello,

I would like to ask if it is possible to have an EAD even if I have RFE for AOS? I was wondering why one of my friends ofc mate said she started working after 8 months but got her green card earlier than her working permit. Is that possible?

Thank you.

I really want to work already!

Hi

I was just wndering can i recieve my EAD even if I got an RFE for my AOS?

THank you

Hi,

I was just wondering what do I hv to expect now that I got my biometrics schedule? What really happens when you go there and attend to this appointment date? There was a post before saying that she ust went to her ASC after she got her notice and her appointment date was later however when she got to that ASC, the lady just went ahead and had her biometrics taken.

yes got my NOA for the adjustment already the other day

I'm confused. I thought you were asking about when you would get your NOA1. So you have that?

just the other day.

We filed AOS last June 8 with affidavit of support showing my husband's business in Guam. We decided to cancel business license in Guam a month after we sent the AOS because we liked it here in Hawaii that's why. He just got a job yesterday. We have his mom as a joint sponsor for the affidavit of support tho. Im just worried because we no longer have the business and is now starting a whole new life in Hawaii.

I sent our AOS packet last July 8 and havent received any notice yet. Arrggghh. I just hate this feeling of waiting.. Plus I sent my uncle's petition for his son the same day with normal delivery and they got their NOA already yesterday. I sent mines priority mail and online tracking shows they recieved it July 12. I really want to work already and I have to wait til this is all done.

Do you know if your checks were cashed yet?

yes got my NOA for the adjustment already the other day

Got my NOAs already. I was wondering can I still receive an RFE after NOAs? Sorry Im just confused because I got mines today but I was wondering what to expect after. Thanks.

I got my NOA for my EAD , NOA for my K2's EAD and AP. but I do not have my AP and the our NOAs for AOS is not in the mail. Is it really like that? I thought it comes in at the same time?

Hi all,

We sent our AOS last July 8 with the affidavit of support showing my husband's business in Guam as his source of income just what I used when he filed for his affidavit of support when he petitioned me as a fiance. We decided to live here in Hawaii instead of Guam so basically, we cancelled his business liscence in Guam last friday, July 24th. He just got recently hired and will start on Wednesday. We have a joint affidavit of support with his mom. What my question is, wouln't that create a conflict since the affidavit of support we sent shows his derived income from his business before and his mom's joint affidavit of support?

Thank you.

i sent mine July 8th received July 12th I still dont have NOA1 yet. Worried.

I sent our AOS packet last July 8 and havent received any notice yet. Arrggghh. I just hate this feeling of waiting.. Plus I sent my uncle's petition for his son the same day with normal delivery and they got their NOA already yesterday. I sent mines priority mail and online tracking shows they recieved it July 12. I really want to work already and I have to wait til this is all done.

I just checked it here this post:

Q: Why are K non-immigrant visa holders asked to include a vaccination supplement when filing Form I-485 to adjust status?

Some countries allow K non-immigrant visa applicants to defer their vaccinations until after they arrive in the U.S. If the beneficiary's vaccinations were not completed as part of the visa process, it is necessary to include form I-693- part 1, part 2-vaccination section, and part 5 in the application.

If the beneficiary's vaccinations were COMPLETED as part of the visa process, IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO INCLUDE FORM I-693 IN THE AOS SUBMISSION. All your medical information is enclosed in the brown envelope which was handed in at the POE. The envelope is then forwarded on to USCIS where it will be consolidated with the I-485 submission, once received. If you received a copy of the Vaccination Documentation Worksheet (Form DS-3025) from your Panel Physician, you may include a copy of that form in your AOS submission in place of Form I-693.

So I think I'm good.

Hello,

I have submitted my AOS with the EAD and AP application last July 8th. I was wondering about the Medical Appointment that I saw here on VJ that I will still be receiving a notice from the local CIS after I sent my AOS that I should schedule a Medical Appointment? and then what, should I mail that to them or bring it on the interview. I thought my Medical from the Philippines is already completed and I submitted the vaccination supplement from St. Lukes with the AOS packet that I mailed.

Please advice.

Also, I noticed that I should provide them the Certified Copy of our marriage certificate but I only gave them a photocopy, should I mail the Certified Copy now or what will happen?

Thank you.

Right and wrong.

Right. Your cousin should not get married until after he immigrates to the US. This means physically be in the US. Some people screw this up by getting married after getting the visa and before setting foot in the US - the person becomes ineligible because the visa would be for a single person and now the person is married. So, yes, DO NOT GET MARRIED UNTIL AFTER ENTERING THE US AND BECOMING AN LPR if he wants to be here in about 11 years.

Wrong. Your uncle can become a US citizen. Your cousin's case would move from the F2b category to the F1 category automatically. Your cousin MUST request that his case not be moved if he wants to remain in the F2b category.

The kids will get visas along with their dad in about 11 years.

thank you so much aaron!

Hi,

This question goes for my uncle who is petitioning his son over 21 yrs old. single but got 2 kids. Once the peitition is approved, can the kids go with him to the US?

Thank you.

Yes if your uncle petitioned for his son in the family preference categories and not as an Immediate Relative. The kids, if they are unmarried and not yet 21 years old, are eligible derivative beneficiaries. Your uncle should request that the grandkids be added to the petition for his unmarried son by writing to the National Visa Center (NVC). Derivative beneficiaries are allowed in all family preference categories (F1, F2a, F2b, F3, and F4). Derivative beneficiaries do not work in the Immediate Relative categories.

his son is over 21. how do i know if the one he sent out was immediate relative or family preference? he used the I-130 form tho.

Look at the notice that he got back from USCIS. It should state what kind of a case it is.

If your uncle is a legal permanent resident (green card holder), then his son is definitely in one of the family preference category.

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Let me know the following and I can better answer your question and advise you on things you may not be aware of.

Is your uncle a LPR or US citizen? LPR. he got here last August 08, 2008.

Is your uncle's son planning on marrying the mother of this children? yes. not until he gets to the US.

Does your uncle's son have proof that he is the father of the children? (Naming him as the father on the birth certificates is a good start.) the son has the birth certificate showing that my uncle is the father. Totally confused by your answer - who is the father of the 2 children? Your uncle or his son? im sorry i didnt understand the question at first. heres the answer... yes he has proof that he is the father of the children. their birth certificate shows it. does my uncle has to send it with the first packet?

When did your uncle file the I-130 for his son? I just sent the packet today. 7/8/09

What country is your uncle son from? Philippines.

Okay, here is the situation.

Your uncle's son (your cousin) will be placed in the F2b category (LRP petitioning for an ummarried child over 21 years old). Currently, F2b cases from the Philippines filed before April 1, 1998. In about 11 years, if your cousin was unmarried the entire wait and his two children are under age 21 and also unmarried, they will all get visas. After your cousin comes to the US as an LPR, he can go home to marry his girlfriend. It would take about 5 years for him to petition for her. So total of 16 years to get the entire family to the US.

Your uncle becomes a US citizen, it can change your cousin's case. Your uncle may choose to become a US citizen to qualify for means-based benefits or for some other reason. Your cousin would automatically move to the F1 category (USC petitioning for an unmarried child over 21). Filipinos in this category who filed before Sept. 1, 1993 are now eligible for visas. So it take longer for a USC to petition for an unmarried child over 21 than for an LPR. Your cousin can elect to stay in the F2b category. In the F1 or F2b categories, only your cousin and his unmarried children under 21 would get visas.

If your uncle becomes a US citizen, your cousin could also get married after your uncle becomes a citizen. Your married cousin would move to the F3 category (USC petitioning for a married child). Filipinos with petitions filed July 1, 1991 are now eligible for visas. Your cousin, his wife and unmarried children under age 21 would get visas. So, it could take 18 years this way.

Age is determined at the time a visa becomes available. So F3 may not work well if the kids are older than 3 years old now. CSPA may extend the time but don't count on it. I think the F2b route is the best for Filipinos because of the potential for the 2 children to age out and not get visas.

Remember the petition your uncle files for your cousin is solely for him. His children would be derivative beneficiaries who may loose immigration benefits.

the children are 2 yrs old ryt now. both of them. What do you mean that they will lose immigration benefits? They will be able to get to the US as derivatives of my cousin then once they are in the US, what do they have to do?

Thank so much

In a case such as your cousin; the parent is filing for the child who is the principal beneficiary. The grandkids are derivative beneficiaries. Generally, derivative beneficiaries who turn 21 years old by the time a case becomes current losses their derivative beneficiary status. So if your cousin's case is ultimately a F3 case, it can take around 18 years. If it takes longer and the kids are over 21 years old and CSPA does not provide relief, the kids will not get immigration visas. That is why I think it is a bad route for Filipinos because the wait is so long that children may actually age out. The problem is more evident if the child was currently 18. That child would definitely age out. Your cousin does not need to worry about this unless your uncle becomes a US citizen and he decides to marry. I think it is something to be aware of so the kids don't accidentally age out and lose their chances to immigrate with your cousin.

so basically, my cousin would just have to remain single as he gets here. right? his kids are 2 yrs old right now. The visas available right now for this kind of category are those who filed last April 1 1998. Thats 11 yrs wait. Would it be better if my uncle dont be a citizen until such time that my cousin gets here because its faster that way right? if the kids are over 21 by the time the visas are available, thats the time they will lose their chances of getting their visas right?

If I will base it on the wait time on the current visa bulletin, 11 yrs plus 2 yrs old (ages of my cousins kids) they're 13 yrs old by the time the visa might be available so there is a chance for them to be here in time yah? please correct me if im wrong.

Hi,

This question goes for my uncle who is petitioning his son over 21 yrs old. single but got 2 kids. Once the peitition is approved, can the kids go with him to the US?

Thank you.

Yes if your uncle petitioned for his son in the family preference categories and not as an Immediate Relative. The kids, if they are unmarried and not yet 21 years old, are eligible derivative beneficiaries. Your uncle should request that the grandkids be added to the petition for his unmarried son by writing to the National Visa Center (NVC). Derivative beneficiaries are allowed in all family preference categories (F1, F2a, F2b, F3, and F4). Derivative beneficiaries do not work in the Immediate Relative categories.

his son is over 21. how do i know if the one he sent out was immediate relative or family preference? he used the I-130 form tho.

Look at the notice that he got back from USCIS. It should state what kind of a case it is.

If your uncle is a legal permanent resident (green card holder), then his son is definitely in one of the family preference category.

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Let me know the following and I can better answer your question and advise you on things you may not be aware of.

Is your uncle a LPR or US citizen? LPR. he got here last August 08, 2008.

Is your uncle's son planning on marrying the mother of this children? yes. not until he gets to the US.

Does your uncle's son have proof that he is the father of the children? (Naming him as the father on the birth certificates is a good start.) the son has the birth certificate showing that my uncle is the father. Totally confused by your answer - who is the father of the 2 children? Your uncle or his son? im sorry i didnt understand the question at first. heres the answer... yes he has proof that he is the father of the children. their birth certificate shows it. does my uncle has to send it with the first packet?

When did your uncle file the I-130 for his son? I just sent the packet today. 7/8/09

What country is your uncle son from? Philippines.

Okay, here is the situation.

Your uncle's son (your cousin) will be placed in the F2b category (LRP petitioning for an ummarried child over 21 years old). Currently, F2b cases from the Philippines filed before April 1, 1998. In about 11 years, if your cousin was unmarried the entire wait and his two children are under age 21 and also unmarried, they will all get visas. After your cousin comes to the US as an LPR, he can go home to marry his girlfriend. It would take about 5 years for him to petition for her. So total of 16 years to get the entire family to the US.

Your uncle becomes a US citizen, it can change your cousin's case. Your uncle may choose to become a US citizen to qualify for means-based benefits or for some other reason. Your cousin would automatically move to the F1 category (USC petitioning for an unmarried child over 21). Filipinos in this category who filed before Sept. 1, 1993 are now eligible for visas. So it take longer for a USC to petition for an unmarried child over 21 than for an LPR. Your cousin can elect to stay in the F2b category. In the F1 or F2b categories, only your cousin and his unmarried children under 21 would get visas.

If your uncle becomes a US citizen, your cousin could also get married after your uncle becomes a citizen. Your married cousin would move to the F3 category (USC petitioning for a married child). Filipinos with petitions filed July 1, 1991 are now eligible for visas. Your cousin, his wife and unmarried children under age 21 would get visas. So, it could take 18 years this way.

Age is determined at the time a visa becomes available. So F3 may not work well if the kids are older than 3 years old now. CSPA may extend the time but don't count on it. I think the F2b route is the best for Filipinos because of the potential for the 2 children to age out and not get visas.

Remember the petition your uncle files for your cousin is solely for him. His children would be derivative beneficiaries who may loose immigration benefits.

the children are 2 yrs old ryt now. both of them. What do you mean that they will lose immigration benefits? They will be able to get to the US as derivatives of my cousin then once they are in the US, what do they have to do?

Thank so much

Hi,

This question goes for my uncle who is petitioning his son over 21 yrs old. single but got 2 kids. Once the peitition is approved, can the kids go with him to the US?

Thank you.

Yes if your uncle petitioned for his son in the family preference categories and not as an Immediate Relative. The kids, if they are unmarried and not yet 21 years old, are eligible derivative beneficiaries. Your uncle should request that the grandkids be added to the petition for his unmarried son by writing to the National Visa Center (NVC). Derivative beneficiaries are allowed in all family preference categories (F1, F2a, F2b, F3, and F4). Derivative beneficiaries do not work in the Immediate Relative categories.

his son is over 21. how do i know if the one he sent out was immediate relative or family preference? he used the I-130 form tho.

Look at the notice that he got back from USCIS. It should state what kind of a case it is.

If your uncle is a legal permanent resident (green card holder), then his son is definitely in one of the family preference category.

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Let me know the following and I can better answer your question and advise you on things you may not be aware of.

Is your uncle a LPR or US citizen? LPR. he got here last August 08, 2008.

Is your uncle's son planning on marrying the mother of this children? yes. not until he gets to the US.

Does your uncle's son have proof that he is the father of the children? (Naming him as the father on the birth certificates is a good start.) the son has the birth certificate showing that my uncle is the father. Totally confused by your answer - who is the father of the 2 children? Your uncle or his son? im sorry i didnt understand the question at first. heres the answer... yes he has proof that he is the father of the children. their birth certificate shows it. does my uncle has to send it with the first packet?

When did your uncle file the I-130 for his son? I just sent the packet today. 7/8/09

What country is your uncle son from? Philippines.

Hi,

This question goes for my uncle who is petitioning his son over 21 yrs old. single but got 2 kids. Once the peitition is approved, can the kids go with him to the US?

Thank you.

Yes if your uncle petitioned for his son in the family preference categories and not as an Immediate Relative. The kids, if they are unmarried and not yet 21 years old, are eligible derivative beneficiaries. Your uncle should request that the grandkids be added to the petition for his unmarried son by writing to the National Visa Center (NVC). Derivative beneficiaries are allowed in all family preference categories (F1, F2a, F2b, F3, and F4). Derivative beneficiaries do not work in the Immediate Relative categories.

his son is over 21. how do i know if the one he sent out was immediate relative or family preference? he used the I-130 form tho.

Look at the notice that he got back from USCIS. It should state what kind of a case it is.

If your uncle is a legal permanent resident (green card holder), then his son is definitely in one of the family preference category.

---------

Let me know the following and I can better answer your question and advise you on things you may not be aware of.

Is your uncle a LPR or US citizen? LPR. he got here last August 08, 2008.

Is your uncle's son planning on marrying the mother of this children? yes. not until he gets to the US.

Does your uncle's son have proof that he is the father of the children? (Naming him as the father on the birth certificates is a good start.) the son has the birth certificate showing that my uncle is the father.

When did your uncle file the I-130 for his son? I just sent the packet today. 7/8/09

What country is your uncle son from? Philippines.

Hi,

This question goes for my uncle who is petitioning his son over 21 yrs old. single but got 2 kids. Once the peitition is approved, can the kids go with him to the US?

Thank you.

Yes if your uncle petitioned for his son in the family preference categories and not as an Immediate Relative. The kids, if they are unmarried and not yet 21 years old, are eligible derivative beneficiaries. Your uncle should request that the grandkids be added to the petition for his unmarried son by writing to the National Visa Center (NVC). Derivative beneficiaries are allowed in all family preference categories (F1, F2a, F2b, F3, and F4). Derivative beneficiaries do not work in the Immediate Relative categories.

his son is over 21. how do i know if the one he sent out was immediate relative or family preference? he used the I-130 form tho.