Cino

First of all, I didn't know how long OP has been working? I said if you are qualified then you can file I-864W,

if not qualified you have to find a Co-Sponsor.

I have spoken generally. You don't have to wait for 10 years to be qualified for SS Benefits.

You can be disabled person today (Hope not) & you can be qualified.

I have been trying to help OP here. The other people have been so judgemental.

Someone comes up & tells me to shut up basically. That is so rude & unacceptable.

I am not talking about QUARTERS, talking about CREDITS. Comprehender?

That is the point,

who is USCIS ? That is the government.

Who is SSA ? That is the government too.

Who is IRS ? That is the government too.

Where do you pay your taxes? To the Government.

As long as you pay your taxes, USCIS won't have anything to say.

FYI, IRS has got more power & authority than SSA & USCIS.

FYI, one credit means $1,050 of earned wages. So it does not go just quartes only whichever is satisfied first.

It means if OP has already made 42,000 so far, then she is qualified.

I don't want to lecture about SSA, this is not our subject. Is it clear now ?

I do not want to encourage any people out there , but it is the truth.

As long as she has paid taxes & does not owe any back taxes to IRS, she is going to be fine.

Believe me, I know what I am talking about, I did not come to this country yesterday.

And btw, nothing personal but never Sheesh me again please !......

It is risky not because she will be denied at POE, she won't,

but they might ask some RFE's from both of you or possible second interview.

To clarify something, since she has NOA for AOS before the I-94 expired,

she is no longer considered as an "OVERSTAYER".

If she really has to go, tell her to be on-call as she might be needed here.

She had better to take 2 copies of AP, Marriage Certificate, NOA for AOS of course her passport etc....

You do not have to file Affidavit of Support (Exemption of Affidavit of Support / Form I-864W)

if you satisfy the following condition :

"I have earned (or can be credited with) 40 quarters (credits) of coverage under the Social

Security Act (SSA). (Attach SSA earnings statements. Do not count any quarters during

which you received a means-tested public benefit.)"

You must have a SS Statement to prove this which mailed to your address

every year (About 2 months before your BD). If you can not fullfill above condition then you need a Co-sponsor.

It does not matter you have overstayed on your visa (Except some visas you need a waiver) or worked unlawfully

as long as you have been married to USC. These situations are usually overlooked & forgiven by USCIS.

You don't need any form to go to Civil Surgeon. They have all the forms, just make appointment

& show up with the Green.

After you gather your all supporting documents including I-693 (Medical Exam) & of course $1,010 Check,

send all AOS package to Chicago Lockbox.

GOOD LUCK !... If I have ever judged or criticized you, I do apologize but don't forget I am here to help & I am on your side NEIGHBOR !.....

Sorry to hear that, you don't have too much luck in this AOS process. First Biometrics & then RFE for taxes.

But it could be worse, look at it from the bright side. Send another copy of 2008 Tax Return ASAP,

so they can resume your case immediately.

TAKE IT EASY !....

In that case, you have to change your address by using AR-11 & make sure that they have changed it.

Because they are going to send a mail saying that you have to remove your condition (I-751).

If you just change it through AR-11, most of the time they do not update.

So you have to make a phone call that they have updated your address.

If I were you I would send another AR-11 to the Service Center that is going to remove your condition.

You can change your address either on-line OR mail your AR-11 form to the following address :

Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Change of Address

P.O. Box 7134

London, KY 40742-7134

To make sure they will change your address, send another copy of AR-11 to the following address;

this is the Service Center (VSC) {Based on you live in MA} that will remove your Conditional Status.

USCIS Vermont Service Center

75 Lower Welden St.

P.O. Box 200

St. Albans, VT 05479-0001

I always warn people in my threads which is :

NEVER NEVER EVER CHANGE YOUR ADDRESS DURING AOS PROCESS NO MATTER WHAT THE CIRCUMSTANCES ARE !....

The lady answered your phone call @ USCIS has been talking about the AR-11 form,

even if you change your address through that, even if you have confirmation,

even you have received your AP, even you have received your EAD AT THE NEW ADDRESS.

Believe me there is a big probability that your GC will be arriving in the old address which it did.

In a way, you are lucky that it wasn't lost, otherwise you would have had to pay $370

to get the new one & not to mention that it takes ages to get it.

GOOD LUCK !....

Your case is way too late to transfer to CSC. So, forget about that option.

Next thing for you to receive an Interview Date. Believe me your case is very normal timewise.

Where is your local office Mount Laurel, NJ or Philadelphia ?

GOOD LUCK !....

Yes, she is right. ASC does not have an authority to do that , they are just clerks who just take biometrics.

Finally your Bio is done, little bit late but it could be worse. I hope the rest of your case will go

smoothly & faster. GOOD LUCK !.....

EAD CARD PRODUCTION ORDERED ON 04-27-09.

NOW I CAN SEE 765 ON-LINE BUT NOT 485 YET.

I GUESS NEXT THING FOR ME TO RECEIVE EAD CARD & INTERVIEW NOTICE LETTER IN MAIL.

I GUESS; IT IS GOING TO BE SOMETIME IN JUNE.

I WILL UPDATE MY EAD DATE ON OUR SPREADSHEET TOO

If I were you, I wouldn't worry about EAD/AP, because your interview will be held on 05-14-09.

Even If you have got EAD & AP today, you will surrender them to IO during the interview anyway.

So what are they good for ? It is very rare that EAD and/or AP arrive in the mail after the interview date.

Hence you will be getting them very soon in the mail which you won't be able to use them

The best thing to do for you right now not to worry about EAD/AP but TO CONCENTRATE ON THE INTERVIEW

(Like gathering all the supporting evidents & documents that your marriage has been Bona Fide).

Talk to you later, until then take care...

If you want to have a clear head, just go ahead & make an INFOPass appointment at your local office.

But I just want you to know that there is no definite rule or law for 2-year or 10-year PR Card.

I mean, If USCIS doesn't need an interview today with you & you're exempted,

they can also exempt you from the future possible interview to remove your conditional GC.

I think in your case, the date on your GC is correct but not the word "Conditional" in your Welcome Letter.

Let's assume that they've made a mistake on the date, if you send your GC back to correct it,

it might take months to get it back !....., so you know.

Also, do not forget that every case is DIFFERENT & UNIQUE !......

It sometimes takes time to see your name on SSA computer system which should be cleared by USCIS

after your arrival to US. Yes it takes normally one week to get SS# if your name is on the system.

So you have to wait, there is nothing you can do.

You do not need a SS# to file AOS !.....

It is a mistake but good one, just keep quite. Hence you don't have to pay $545 to file I-751.

After 3 years you can apply for Naturalization.

CONGRATULATIONS & GOOD LUCK !.....

2-year Conditional Green Card depends on how long you have been married,

If it is more than 2 years at the time of adjustment, they give 10-year, if not , they give 2-year conditionally.

Hey Cino,

Thanks for your advise! My wife did go 2 weeks earlier, and took her 2nd biometrics in less than 10mins! They just took 1 fingerprint and then compared it to the one she previously took, and she was good to go.

Now the waiting game for that interview appointment begins...

Thanks again!

You are welcome. If you need any help, you know how to find me.

ETHEREAL VOCALIST, K84 & MARJO2008 YOU GUYS ARE ALL UPDATED ON THE SPREADSHEET.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL !......

FEBRUARY 2009 AOS / VJ FILERS PROGRESSIVE REPORT

What did I tell you before ? You see I am right.

'PATIENCE IS THE KEY TO PARADISE"

CONGRATULATIONS !........

Open a bottle of Champaigne tonight..

Could you please relax little bit ? I know the waiting kills you but your case has gone so fast anyway.

Eventually they will send your GC. Just try not to think about it, you got your EAD, you can work at least.

You should be thankful, It could be much worse. Hope to hear good news from you soon !....

ANY UPDATES TODAY ? PLEASE LET ME KNOW...

1) YOU CAN NOT STAY MORE THAN 6 MONTHS (CUMULATIVE IN A GIVEN YEAR) PER YEAR WITH GC OR PENDING AOS.

LONGER STAY USUALLY CREATES SOME PROBLEMS WHEN YOU APPLY FOR A PERMANENT GC OR NATURALIZATION.

IT IS NOT ADVISABLE.

2) NEVER (I MEAN NEVER) EVER TRY TO CHANGE AN INITIAL INTERVIEW DATE !.......

IF YOU DO, YOUR CASE WILL BE FORGOTTEN FOR A LONG TIME. EVEN IF YOU ARE 6 FT. UNDER AT THE GRAVEYARD, YOU MUST APPEAR AT THE INTERVIEW !..

3) ONE COPY FOR POE & OTHER COPY FOR YOU TO KEEP. YOU HAVE TO TAKE BOTH OF THEM.

HAVE A SAFE TRIP HOME .... BTW, I DON'T THINK YOU WILL HAVE AN INTERVIEW DUE TO YOUR CASE TRANSFERRED TO CSC.