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What's the sequence for getting to talk to an actual person, they don't exactly publicize that.

Anyone have any idea? It's getting to the deadline of when my RFE was due and I'd hate to be booted out because they never got it. I called using my NOA receipt number and got nothing while my RFE receipt number only brings up the chnage of address that I did, not even a mention of an RFE.

Just an update: Called USCIS their update was change of address.

To answer the questions. I sent Priority mail with tracking, tracking says it got there but I've seen no receipt of change in my status. My online status never even showed RFE.

Hi all,

Tried searching but couldn't find an answer. I've been having some employment issues and went to infopass to try and sort it, they said I should submit my RFE, which I did the next day. Issue now is I haven't heard that they've got it. Do I get a receipt notice? I checked online and nothing has changed (it doesn't even show that I got an RFE!)

I need to know they have it so I can go do an infopass appointment so I can get back to work.

OK so what do I tick, able to work or not able to work?

Unfortunately no you can't work, not without an EAD.

Someone discussed it ages ago and explained that although SSA documents state we're allowed to work without DHS authorisation, you will STILL get a SSN with "valid with DHS authorisation" on it. Apparently that had a lot to do with EAD stamps being given at the POE (which isn't done anymore) so the K1 could work. Someone else suggested it was because some states required a SSN to get a marriage (which someone else said was untrue or how else do people have "destination weddings"?).

ALSO, I think it had something to with, if you want, you can apply for an EAD now, prior to AOS and you would need the SSN to work using the EAD. You will need to pay the fee for it, and it only lasts until the I-94 expiry date which, depending how long it takes to arrive (with AOS it takes about 2 months to arrive), could mean you just paid around $300 for 1 month of work.

Really right now the SSN only allows you to go on bank accounts and health care stuff and other sorts of things that need a SSN. It's good because a joint bank account is thought to be good "proof of co-mingling". Once you get the greencard you can go back to the SSA and have the DHS Authorisation thing removed (which apparently is beneficial but I forget why).

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but at least you're here in the US and with your beloved YAY! (and in texas like me too .. though I'm leaving at the end of March.. woot!)

But what's with this 20 page document Visa Journey told me to print out that says K-1 visa holders CAN work, I don't get it! How am I going to get a SSN then?

Hey all,

Arrived in San Antonio and now Married, now trying to sift through the paper work, huzzah!

Will be popping in to Social Security on Monday to try and get a SSN, because I can't do anything without one! Now to work out if that document means I AM allowed to work or not. I'm thinking yes.

Thanks for all the help gang.

Visa Approved!

Now to fly out on Tuesday. Just saw the AOS fee, have no idea how I'll afford that!

Got my interview on Tuesday, trying to work out if I should go with Jeans or Trousers?

The instructions say that they are supposed to issue the visa within 2 business days of the interview BUT they do get busy and delays occur sometimes. I too had my interview on a Tuesday and I didn't receive my visa until the following Wednesday.

If you don't see anything by Monday I'd send them an email

Wow I hope I don't have that problem, given I'm due to leave exactly a week after my interview!

Congrats Simon!

Well done, no doubt we're all super nervous before hand, I know I will be.

Congrats Colin, great news!

I was surprised at the amount of waiting too! I wonder if they've got a backlog because they took time off over Christmas and New Years?

Also the "only Tuesday" idea means that we miss one week thanks to Australia Day.

That date does mean that my fiancee will be here for my interview day that's kind of cool.

Got my Pkt4 - Feb 9th at 11am

1 week before my POE phew! (as long as I get it!)

Photos done and stuff express posted to the consulate, so they should get it tomorrow, I should get Packet 4 sometime next week!

yeah... but do you agree they're good pics otherwise? My skin almost looks freckle-free

They'd be good pics if they printed what the screen actually showed. Ugh, just so much effort for something so simple. It sucks that they've got the monopoly on this.

Oh I'm going to have to get them re done, just sucks!

Got to get out to the shopping centre, re do it then back home and to the post office, annoying photo booth!

Interestingly that link you gave me said I only needed four photos but surely I actually needed 5, because I need a photo on each DS-156K

I think it will be an issue to be honest. Double check the photo requirements here: http://canberra.usembassy.gov/consular/vis...20Checklist.pdf it says " Make sure photo presents full head from top of hair to bottom of chin; height of head should measure 1 inch to 1-3/8 inches (25 mm to 35 mm)"

Sorry. Looks like you'll have to go back again I paid $30 the first time 'cause I couldn't get it right I had mine taken in a photo booth (photo-me I think it was) because it was the only place that offered that size. Awesome thing was you could take multiple shots and pick the best. I've never taken such good pics. It's a miracle booth ;D

Dang, yea I used a photo me, was sure I had my head in the circle but it cut off the top! Have an old spare from my doctors appointment might scan that and print a copy on my photo smart otherwise it's the long trip to the shopping centre!

Hey gang, got my photos done, alas, it cuts off the top of my head, do you reckon this will be a problem.

As an aside, went to the cricket today, amazing, I'm going to miss that!

Just got my Police Certificate in the mail, will get everything done tomorrow and express post my P3 to the consulate tomorrow.

One complaint, it's totally bent and crumpled at the top, can't believe a document so important isn't given "do not bend" treatment.

Happy new year all, hopefully recieve my police certificate by the end of the next week (hard to tell with all these public holidays).

Merry Christmas all!

Tinkerbell - I know about the Aussie store, I'll actually be in the Alamo City and live nearby that shop, it may be frequented, I got a bag full of packets of Tim Tams for Christmas yesterday, alas my fiancee had her gall bladder out earlier in the year so she's not supposed to eat fatty things, she may be happy to suffer the consequences for a Tim Tam though!

I concur about the Chocolate Vanessa. I love Houston though (DALE DYNAMO!), but I know it can be dangerous at times.

You've really solidified my thinking, I think it's helpful to just have my eyes open to such things. The not having a job thing is certainly worrying for me, I'm only 23 and the job I want is very specialised (youth ministry in the church) so I'm worried about that stuff, at the moment I have 3 days off a week and it's fine, Football Manager 2010 keeps me occupied, but I like working and resting 7 days a week is fine for one month but longer than that could be crazy.

As an aside we organised our honeymoon yesterday! Now I REALLY need that visa.

Hey congrats to you guys that is great news woo hoo!

Enjoy your flights back!