Jannah1208

I have a question! I am trying to fill out the SSN form, and I am confused!!

My hubby is an overstay, we have not been approved for the I-130 or the I-485 yet. but he has an EAD card.. So is he legal or illegal? It says proof of immigration status ie I-94.. his is now expired

The Ead is good till next year, so what the hell do I check.. Legal and able to work?

UGGG.. I am so confused. Does he have to have a SSN right now, guess he better call his boss-to-be.

Walaa and I plan to go tomorrow, so I'll let you know. We just plan to move on getting state ID, Driver's lic and SSN.

What time did Sensi have the interview??

yes, my husband recieved it last Friday July, 23rd.

give it like a month. I am waiting for a decision after my interview.. which sucks too.. good luck

Congrats Coco!! Sensi.. Good luck tomorrow

I feel okay. I just want my family!

hubby is okay too, just tired of the jerk.

:/ Gulp! yes i agree that does seem strange... i didnt know in Islam you could get a divorce and get married again.

In the catholic faith there is no such thing as divorce, well there is if you go to the Pope and really prove that ur wife/husband treated u badly which is very very hard/nearly impossible.

Anyway me knowing nothing about the Islam religion, it seems common sense that u wouldnt be able to get married again by the ur religious person if u were not divorced. Especially since u had a letter from ur religious leader. I think he will research this and understand it, reread the paper work and proof u submitted, and Im sure u will get that Welcome Letter in 2 weeks!!!

just sux u had more waiting! But u made it all this time, 2 weeks will fly by and u will get that welcome letter!!

Hang in there!!

Catholic divorce is easy. you pay 5k and file some papers with your preist and bam done. I was catholic as was Lily and Jared's father. Every Abrahic faith allows for divorce. Nothing in life is perfect. Once you divorce and time has passed (90 days in Islam) you are free to marry whom you wish. Marriage is how families come about. so if people could not remarry, there would many single people sinning.

I know ppl who marry get divorced and then because of the Church get married by the JP.. No one says they are not a legal married couple.. or that they are legit. There is seperation from church and state.

I just spoke to my Imam, he told me not to worry about it. That no way can an Islamic marriage be preformed if there is still one existing. If I need proof, I am sending my Imam in the mail...lol

I just pray all is okay. I love my hubby so much, what will I do with out him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Back. We have to wait.

Our interview was 45 min. Basic questions of how we met, and the I-485 questions. Went over the other forms.

The man said to us, I'll be honest Christine, it looks suspicious as you married 2 Muslims in the same community. I told him well there is only one or two muslim communities in Pgh. Over all the interview was good. I was honest with them about Majed. He asked me How do you know this man will not use you. I showed him all our couseling, and went over the Islamic contract with him. He asked if I had proof that my marriage was terminated in Islam, Which I don't. All the man has to say is I divorce you.. How can I have proof for that. I told him, if it was not Islamically ended the Imam never would have married us in the masjid. He said. Okay, let me investigate weither or not your marriage is islamically broken from Majed and then I will make a decision. He told us about how to lift conditions, and told my hubby he should get something in 2 weeks as a welcom letter. Or we would get a RFE about the divorce. They have the state divorce... I dont understand. God willing I will hear good news soon. Over all like I said this guy was very pleasant, he congratulated us on the baby. He also took the e-mail Majed wrote the other day.

Thanks guys, I will let you know when I hear something more.

Last night I got to lok at my window and see the INS building... lovely, but over all Slept well. Will be the longest 5-10 min car ride EVER!

See you guys around noon.. hopefully!

Okay guys getting ready to leave the house. I put on my armor

Love you all, thanks for the support all these months. God has truly blessed me!

I just re-read it... OMG the lady CRYING. I would have been like.. who was their IO cause if it is mine, it is time to go...lol

CONGRATS!

coco lala.. GOOD LUCK!!

GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Know the saying "break a leg" Well my hubby broke his foot Sunday.. does that count? I am going to the orthopedic surgeon with Mister Hop-a-long. But I will be back to see KRYS APPROVAL!!!!!!!!

Oh Man... big day tomorrow .....

13. I would select BIRTH. His mother was American. He did not need to go through Immigration to obtain status.. aka Neuralization.

14. Write D/S

20. They mean if your language is something like, ARABIC or KOREAN, using a script letter. If your native language is Nepali, then it is not ROMAN LETTER. Roman means.. A B C D E .. I put N/A here because my Husband though from egypt, his address was here in the USA.

22. Closest INS office to you. For me it was Pittsburgh, PA

G-325A- YOU

Again: if you speak Nepali, which is script and not basic A B C D letters, write it how you would in Nepal. My hubby and I did everything in English he did not write his name is Arabic script.. we received no RFE.

Where every you lived before you came to the USA. Write this address.

G-325- Spouse

If his father's place is not considered "his Home" then you don't need to fill that out. N/A

Select other and put I-130

ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS BE TRUTHFUL!

I take you are filing I-130 with I-485(residence) and I-765 (work)?

My Packet consisted of 2 folders. One with the I-130 and the other with 1-485 and the I-765. Put those into a bigger folder with an over all cover letter.

Cover letter I-130

April 26, 2010

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

P.O. Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4107

Subject: I-130 petition (concurrently filed with form I-485 and I-765)

Dear Sir/Madam:

Enclosed please find the form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative for my husband, Walaa Mohamed and supporting documents. Concurrently with this I-130, we have also filed form I-485 and I-765 with all the supporting documents.

Contents of packet includes:

• Application Fee. $355.00

• Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative

-Attachments:

• Copy of birth certificate of US citizen/petitioner

• Copy of birth certificate of beneficiary (translated to English)

• Copy of biographical page of beneficiary (passport 2 pages)

• Copy of marriage record

• Copy of divorce decree

• Form G-325A, Biographic Information with photo of the petitioner

• Form G-325A, Biographic Information with photo of beneficiary

• Evidence of the bonafide marriage

- Copy of current lease

- Copy of joint bank account

- Copy of life/accidental death beneficiary card

- Copy of health insurance cards

- Copy of Islamic marriage contract

- Signed affidavit from my parents

- Photographs

Please feel free to contact me, if you have any questions. Thank you very much for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

I-485 Cover letter.

April 26, 2010

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

P.O. Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4107

Subject: I-485 application and I-765 (concurrently filed with form I-130)

Dear Sir/Madam:

Enclosed please find the form I-485, application to register permanent residence or adjust status and supporting documents. As well as form I-765, application for employment authorization. Concurrently with this I-485 and I-765, we have also filed concurrently form I-130 and all the supporting documents.

Contents of packet includes:

• Application Fee. $1010.00

• Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

-Attachments:

• Copy of the non US Citizen spouses passport (biographical page and entry stamps)

• Copy of the non US Citizen spouses I-94 (front and back)

• Copy of the intending immigrant's birth certificate (english translation)

• Copy of marriage record

• Copy of divorce decree from USC spouse

• Form G-325A, Biographic Information with photos of Immigrant (2 photos)

• Form I-693 sealed, Medical Examination of Immigrant

• Form I-864, Affidavit of Support

• Copy of 2009 Tax Return and W-2

• Copy of letter from Employer stating current/future salary

• Copy of recent pay stubs

• Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization

• 2 Photos of applicant

• Copy of passport biographical information

Please feel free to contact me, if you have any questions. Thank you very much for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

and over all cover letter on the main folder:

April 26, 2010

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

P.O. Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4107

Subject: 2 packets (I-130 petition concurrently being filed with form I-485 and I-765)

Dear Sir/Madam:

Enclosed please find 2 packets. One packet contains form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative for my husband, Walaa Mohamed and supporting documents. As well as the application fee of $355.

The other packet contains form I-485, application to register permanent residence or adjust status and form I-765, application for employment authorization; with supporting documents. As well as the application fee of $1010. ($930 plus the $80 biometrics fee)

Both packets are marked on the front with a cover letter explaining in detail the contents. Please feel free to contact me, if you have any questions. Thank you very much for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Hope this helps.. good luck!

Krys&Nova.. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!

I will be looking for you....

Oh yeah, don't know if I told you guys but we got the EAD in the mail .

We went over everything, and I have my binder ready. I ran down the list with my hubby of the NO questions.. He burst out laughing when I asked him if he was a prostitute... God help us!

For my fellow Muslims, tonight it the night of Mercy. Layla Baraah, I will be sure to keep everyone in my prayers tonight. ESPECIALLY those of us going to our interviews!

Hoping this 2nd time around for me is as easy as the first! I am prepared though for the tough questions I am sure I will get.

Alla, thinking of you sweety. I hope it went well. Hugs

This is how i feel this week.

EXCELLENT NEWS NOTH!!!!!!!!!!!

CONGRATS

Alla incase you still read the forum... GOOD LUCK MONDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Where is Alla?? I miss her!

CONGRATS HUN!!!

Wow guys, we are all coming into the home stretch! Thanks Krys for the update that everyone has their IL. I think our crew did very well, a few bumps and bruises but we have done a great job over all. FX for 100% approval for the APRIL FILERS!

Those with upcoming interviews.. try and relax I know easier said than done!

How long after the production notice did it take to get your card? My hubby has a job waiting for him. Thanks guys.

I got APPROVED! My interview was at 11:00 am. We got there around 10:45, went through the security. The guards found a scissor in Nana's purse. They asked her why she had it, she told them it for cutting coupons. She flirted with the old guards and was able to take the scissor with her. We waited till probably 11:25 for our names to be called. The interview itself lasted less than 10 minutes. All she asked for my was passport and documents showing joint assets and liabilities. That was it.

She told me I would get my green card in about 2 weeks. All that paperwork and anxiety for a 10 minute interview. Glad it's finally over.

CONGRATS HUN!!! Nanas are GREAT!!!

Hi all, my trip was wonderful! I also got our interview letter... FINALLY! I will update sig.

YES!!!!!!!!!! FINALLY! So happy for you!