AlinaH

Yup you need proof of citizenship for the co-sponsors, not for the petitioner. It was indicated on the first page of the I-864.

Man I can't believe I missed that! Ohh well. They'll get it in a few days!

I got an RFE yesterday! booo. They are asking for proof that my sponsors are American citizens. Is that something I was supposed to send it originally?? I don't remember reading about that. Anyways, I'll send off copies of their passports and birth certificates today and hopefully it'll move right along

Yay! It took almost a week for them to cash my check.

Ah, my bad! I was answering as if you were the beneficiary. I would only list the children of the beneficiary

Do you mean in question B?

It asks to state your spouse and ALL your children, so yes I would assume that you would include them. After you do, theres a box to check yes or no if they are filing with you.

Mine still says unavailable.....I did call that number that is on the website. Of course when you punch in the numbers the case comes up as unavailable and they tell you to try again. So what I did was chose the option that I didn't know my case number or had lost it and got to speak to a person. I couldn't understand a word she was saying because she was talking so fast. Finally she said that she would transfer met to customer service. I spoke to someone there that looked up my case and said that it was pending the biometrics which I had the day before but weren't in their system yet. She said that there is a glitch in their system and some receipt numbers never work. So don't be alarmed. If you just want to check on things do what I did and choose the option that you have lost your receipt number and you will get to talk to a live person....Unless someone knows an easier way :-)

Thanks!

I suppose its not reallyyy necessary to check it haha it just makes me feel better. I have my Bio appt. already so I'll just be patient till then and then I'll probably start to get anxious about calling

Yeah I didn't get my NOA till today either. I didn't think I'd get my appt. letter so fast. I'm glad you got yours too!

If she comes here on the VWP with the intent to get married and then you try to Adjust Status, then she'll have technically committed Visa Fraud and your application could be denied and I believe, but don't know for sure, that she could have a ban placed on her. I wouldn't risk it! If it worked out so well then everyone from VWP countries would be doing it that way instead of staying apart from their fiances. If it worked out to do that, then I wouldn't have been apart from my fiance for 9 months! Just go about it the proper way.

Anyone else having problems seeing their case status on the USCIS website? I put in my receipt number and it just says that my case status is unavailable. I got my NOA1 on the 9th and my biometrics appt. letter was sent on the 13th. I would think it would be available by now!

I just got my Biometrics Appt. Letter in the mail! My appt. is for the 30th of this month. It came soo fast! They issued it only four days after issuing my NOA1. I loveee how this is going so far

You should have no problem. She just doesn't know what she's talking about. What if you just go back and try to speak to a different person or ask to speak to her supervisor. If they won't allow you to, then just do what someone else said and email or call them. I changed my name with no problem with just my marriage certificate. Sorry you have to keep dealing with her!

Congratulations!

I would go talk to a lawyer and figure out what the next best step is. No one on here is a lawyer, nor are they God. They have neither all the information or the right to judge. Good luck on whatever you decide to do!

I agree with the above post. Wait a few more years till you get citizenship. It will make it so much easier for you, going back and forth. While I think it would be possible for you to do as you're saying, I personally wouldn't want to risk losing my greencard.

Ok, well final answer I could get out of them is that I either need an EAD or Notice of Action (I-797 Approved Petition). However, I'm assuming that that isn't the NOA that I am currently waiting for in the mail, which just states that they are accepting my application, but one they send that says my application is approved. At least the EAD will only take a couple months

Thanks everyone for your help and advice!

In CA they have a DMV service where they keep your place in line. Once your turn they call you back.

Haha yeah thanks, I chose that option. Their just dimwits and don't know how to transfer me to their supervisor without hanging up. I'm waiting for them to call back again

GAH they finally called me back after being on hold and then they hung up on me.

Thank you!!! And, will the Canadian port of entry accept it though (the different lastname)? I guess I have to carry my marriage cert. around as you suggest:)

Yeah, I'm pretty sure as long as you have your marriage certificate with you, you'll be fine

Granted.. this is Ohio. But this was my response from the upper-ups

Good morning,

Thank you for your recent e-mail regarding obtaining an Ohio drivers license. I also want to thank you for using the e-mail link on the BMV website to post your questions and concerns. It provides valuable feedback and helps the BMV to better our operations.

It is possible to test and obtain an Ohio drivers license without the actual green card. Your husband would be required to provide a valid foreign passport, I-94, the USCIS document I-797c with case type I-485 (application for permanent resident status) and social security card if ever assigned a social security number.

I hope I have answered your questions. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.

Would they take it away after his I-94 expires? I couldn't say. Would the person at the desk agree? I anticipate a struggle, as in all things.

Thanks! I'm looking forward to seeing what the DMV has to say.

Actually, my wife did get permanent DL in California this year almost immediately. If it helps, here is a timeline:

1) Arrived April 29th.

2) Got married May 4th and changed name

3) Got SS# on May 17th

4) Applied for AOS NOA1 May 25th

4) Written test - June 6th

5) Behind the wheel test - June 17th

6) Permanent DL in hand with 2016 expiration - June 30th.

7) Got green card - July 28th

However, she already had Russian DL in hand for many years.

Do you remember what she used to prove her status here, or did they even ask her? I've had my CA DL for 5 years

Book the tickets to match your passport and then carry your Marriage certificate in case you have to prove the name on your greencard when you come back in.

I'm waiting for them to call me back, I'll let you know what they say. Thanks for the help.

"Birth date verification and legal presence requirements

The issue of identification reliability, integrity, and confidentiality is of prime concern to all citizens. Eligibility for government services, issuance of various licenses, assessment of taxes, the right to vote, etc., are all determined through evaluations based on identification documents. It is critical that identification documents be authenticated and accurate in identifying each individual. The California driver license and ID card have been declared as primary identification documents in this state by the California legislature.

State law requires every applicant for an original California identification (ID) card and driver license to show verification of birth date and proof of legal presence within the United States to help safeguard the accuracy and integrity of departmental documents.

If your current name no longer matches the name on your birth date/legal presence document, see "True Full Name" and "How to Change Your Name" for more information.

Only the original or a certified copy of one of the following documents is acceptable:

US Birth Certificate (certified copy from state or local vital statistics office)

US Certificate of Birth Abroad or Report of Birth Abroad

Federal Proof of Indian Blood Degree

USCIS American Indian Card

Birth Certificate or passport issued from a US Territory

US Passport or US Passport Card

US Military Identification Cards (Active or reserve duty, dependent of a military member, retired member, discharged from service, medical/religious personnel)

Common Access Card (only if designated as Active military or Active Reserve or Active Selected Reserve)

Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship

Northern Mariana Card

USCIS US Citizen ID Card

Permanent Resident Card

Temporary Resident Identification Card

Canadian Passport/Birth Certificate

Non-resident Alien Canadian Border Crossing Card

Valid foreign passport with a valid Record of Arrival/Departure (form I-94)

"Processed for I-551" stamped in a valid foreign passport

Permanent Resident Re-entry Permit

Refugee travel document

Certified court order or judgment issued from a court of competent jurisdiction. Must contain name, birth date, place of birth, legal presence status, and judge’s signature.

Certification from California Department of Corrections or California Youth Authority

Employment Authorization Card

Valid I-94 stamped "Refugee," "Parole or Parolee," "Asylee," or Section 207, Section 208, Section 209, Section 212d(2), HP or PIP

Valid I-94 with attached photo stamped "Processed for I-551 temporary evidence of lawful admission for permanent residence"

Notice of Action (I-797 Approved Petition) – must indicate approved extension of stay or change in status that grants temporary or permanent residency, or indicates that an original, duplicate or renewal Resident Alien card is forthcoming.

Immigration judge’s order granting asylum

Mexican Border Crossing Card with valid I-94

U.S. Border Crossing Identification card with valid I-94"

On the DMV website it lists that a Canadian passport is acceptable....as well as my NOA. So could I just print that off their website and show them?

Well I already have my SSN, they allowed me to get that a few weeks after getting married. I don't really want to give up my CA one though, so I will just wait.

yes there might be an agreement as each states have these kinda agreement with various countries.

But it seems OP is not going that route and is just going via a normal process to get DL.

If you go via the CA DL route she would only get a 6 month US DL, after that she will have to go back with her GC and get new DL with longer expiry time.

Would I have to give up my CAD drivers license? If that were an option, wouldn't they have told me that when I showed them my CAD license?