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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly '08 filers
QUOTE (Corinthians @ Dec 7 2009, 05:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Jokalu: Cool. No news here.

Shan: What happened to the Vikings? That was a nice throw from Favre to Harvin at the end of the game.

Aubrey: Are you a Texan yet?


I haven't gotten a call back yet. It's worrisome, but not hopeless. They have been amazingly slow this entire time, so there's no telling what the delay is about this time. Hopefully there will still be good news to come. Only time will tell.
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-12-08 20:47:00
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QUOTE (jokalu @ Dec 2 2009, 10:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I CANT BELIEVE THIS GUYS!!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif WE ARE DONE

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: XXXXXXXXXXXX

Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Current Status: Notice mailed welcoming the new permanent resident.

On November 30, 2009, we mailed you a notice that we had registered this customer's new permanent resident status. Please follow any instructions on the notice. Your new permanent resident card should be mailed within 60 days following this registration or after you complete any ADIT processing referred to in the welcome notice, whichever is later. If you move before receiving your card, please call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Check My Case Status and Check Processing Times.
*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.


Sincerely,


The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)


BTW congrats for new pregnancy Shannon & Nick


Congrats! I'm sure it's a great relief to you and your husband. I know we will be relieved when we reach that stage, but our interview isn't for another week + 1/2.

For updates... My phone interview was delayed till today (apparently El Paso was snowed in Tuesday), and I think it went very well. Turns out there are currently 8 of us applicants left out of over 100 that applied, and it has to be narrowed to 3 for in-person interviews, which I'll hear back on either Friday or Monday. The interviewer (who would be my boss if I get the job) seemed to be implying I'd make it to the next phase, so I hope it's true. We really need this job!

Andy is still having no luck finding a job, and I'm not getting any other calls either. I left my temp job early yesterday since they ran out of stuff for me until more could be entered, so it's any day now unless the manager buys the company sooner than later. He wants to keep me on permanently, but until he buys the company from the two brothers (who do almost nothing but take home big pay, taking the company into the red) they can't afford to. It's a so-so job, as it's well below my qualifications and has 0 benefits, but better than no job at all.

Anyways, i'll keep you all updated when I hear something!

AubreyFemaleGermany2009-12-02 23:19:00
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QUOTE (Shannon ? Nick @ Nov 29 2009, 01:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey all!!

Just a little note to brighten the holidays.... we're expecting our next little bundle of pure joy August 6th!!!! smile.gif

We're not putting anything on facebook because I'm (shan) up for a promotion at work - and there are work 'friends' on facebook and we don't want our pregnancy to affect the chances.

we are SOOOOOOOOO excited!!!!!!!!! smile.gif smile.gif smile.gif smile.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


Congratulations and best wishes to you both!


QUOTE (Terri and Seb @ Nov 29 2009, 06:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congrats on the social security numbers and the card productions. As well as the little one on the way, Shannon and Nick!

We had our US reception this weekend and it went off without a hitch. I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Was it as much a cultural experience for your husbands/wives as it was for us? I swear, Sebastian could not eat enough stuffing!


I hope you enjoyed your reception!

Thanksgiving was definitely nice. A couple from VJ had us over (another US-German couple) and Andy definitely enjoyed eating lots and lots of turkey. I had lots of pie, and I know he enjoyed being around new friends and their kids. It was nice not to be alone for once in a long while, for me. I hope everyone else enjoyed their new Thanksgiving experiences, too!
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-11-30 21:25:00
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cdneh and Corinthians: congrats to you both! dancin5hr.gif

Thought I'd also let you know that my phone interview for the UT El Paso job was moved back to Dec 1. Crossing my fingers I get that job!! My temp job will end any day now.

Have a happy thanksgiving, everyone.
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-11-25 09:22:00
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QUOTE (Corinthians @ Nov 20 2009, 05:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Aubrey @ Nov 18 2009, 08:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
They told him they still needed to talk to applicants and would call back next week. Another company called him today, but it turned out not to be quite what he expected (an on-call-only position which is problematic since it's not nearby).

Thanks for the well-wishes. I'm sure to keep you guys updated if he gets a job! We keep hoping for it every day. I have less than a month left at my temp job, and am still applying. I've had one call from UT El Paso that I'm among a "handful" of candidates they've narrowed it down to, but that was two weeks ago now and I have not hear back since. I know universities move slow, so maybe there's still hope. For those of you on Facebook, I'm trying to keep it on the down low there so as not to alert my temp job that I'm looking to "abandon ship."

CDNEH: Awesome. These things take far too long! I wish our case had been transferred, even with the delay -- NOT looking forward to our scheduled interview next month.

Good luck with everything. You thinking more school in El Paso?


Thanks! And oh goodness, definitely not. They called again today, and I have a phone interview next week for a graphic design position there. It's not exactly our chosen living place (desert, ugly, poor, Texas... blah blah blah), but working for a university would be a great great wonderful thing. If I decide to get a master's, it will only be to qualify myself to teach at the college/university level (MFA is the highest degree in a creative field, thus qualifying for that level of teaching position). And in order to do that, it would matter a great deal where I got the MFA from (you work below where you got a degree), so El Paso would just be... funny. However, Andy might be able to get a master's there in computer science, since staff get a family discount on course fees...

AubreyFemaleGermany2009-11-20 21:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly '08 filers
They told him they still needed to talk to applicants and would call back next week. Another company called him today, but it turned out not to be quite what he expected (an on-call-only position which is problematic since it's not nearby).

Thanks for the well-wishes. I'm sure to keep you guys updated if he gets a job! We keep hoping for it every day. I have less than a month left at my temp job, and am still applying. I've had one call from UT El Paso that I'm among a "handful" of candidates they've narrowed it down to, but that was two weeks ago now and I have not hear back since. I know universities move slow, so maybe there's still hope. For those of you on Facebook, I'm trying to keep it on the down low there so as not to alert my temp job that I'm looking to "abandon ship."

CDNEH: Awesome. These things take far too long! I wish our case had been transferred, even with the delay -- NOT looking forward to our scheduled interview next month.
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-11-18 22:34:00
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Andy has a phone interview for a tech support job today (with benefits even!). Wish him luck that he gets a followup!
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-11-16 22:48:00
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Thought I'd let you guys know that Andy and I have an interview scheduled on Dec 14th at 2:30. And more car trouble (it's only a 2004 TOYOTA! for goodness sakes) -- $450. More debt. Hooray. crying.gif
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-11-09 20:25:00
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QUOTE (ErinMeetsJohny @ Nov 6 2009, 07:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Finally greencard production ordered!! Now all we need him to drive, but honestly he sucks at it and now it is closing to winter and with my school and his work I dont have time to teach him...so who knows now when that will happen. I told him to learn while he was in Haiti cuz it wouldnt happen easily here but did it? nope...grrr. A happy marriage again would be great too...marriage is tough.Hope everyone else is doing well, I will catch back up soon.


We all go through ups and downs and differences can be frustrating. Just remember that you gain strength from being with each other. Try not to undermine that with negativity in your marriage. Not trying to be preachy -- just reminding you that things that seem easy and logical to do aren't as easy for some when they're alone and missing loved ones or going through big transitions. You can use that strength together to get some amazing things done now.

I have to remind myself all of the time that my husband has gone through so much to be here and that it will take time for him to get up to speed with life in the U.S. He too didn't get some things done prior to his move, but I know that he was holding on by a thread some days with being apart and keeping it all to himself most of the time to be strong for me. I don't know your particulars, but I hope you'll try to work it out.

Best wishes.
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-11-07 13:52:00
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QUOTE (Koakland @ Nov 5 2009, 12:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Jeremy got a job offer today. smile.gif It's not ideal but it is in his field and it's a start. So we're very happy. You have to start somewhere I guess.


Congratulations. In this economy, it's a lot of "take what you can get." I wish him all the best of luck. He can always look again when things settle down.
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-11-05 20:52:00
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QUOTE (Corinthians @ Nov 2 2009, 06:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
EAD ordered and AP approved today. kicking.gif That fixes a ton of problems.


Gratz!
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-11-02 23:23:00
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@Terri & Seb: Welcome back, strangers. It's good to hear you're figuring things out. Grats to Seb on his job. Getting a foot in the door in this economy is a great start, for sure. Count your blessings.

Andy's biometrics went fine (though he waited 2 hours even though he got there at 8:30 with a 9am appointment), and we got home and his EAD card production was ordered. AOS case was touched (I'm sure just updating that he did his biom.). Finally he can start applying for work. FINALLY. I am crossing my fingers he can get an entry level IT tech position, but we're both willing to settle for SOMETHING to start with. Hoping my temp job lasts at least until he's employed... it's starting to slow down a little, but they haven't run out of pimple faces for me to retouch just yet.

Cheers everyone.
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-10-28 22:09:00
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QUOTE (Koakland @ Oct 26 2009, 05:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
He has an interview on Wednesday. Hoping for the best!!! smile.gif


Best of luck to him!


QUOTE (Shannon ? Nick @ Oct 26 2009, 06:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yep Good Luck!!

Oh we got our "Welcome to the United States" letter today ! kicking.gif


Congrats!


QUOTE (Cham @ Oct 27 2009, 08:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OKAY quick questions

EXACTLY what forms does the co sponsor fill out?????

I dont want to miss ANYTHING!

thanks guys


and should I include a reason why he was out of status for so long? Such as me trying to find the extra work?

I am so confused!


Girlie, the guides! Joint sponsor fills out the same paperwork as you do to show financial support (the affidavit form and supporting docs).
guides6ly.gif tongue.gif

AubreyFemaleGermany2009-10-27 20:36:00
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QUOTE (Corinthians @ Oct 25 2009, 08:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Cham @ Oct 25 2009, 02:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
how long is the sponsor and co sponsor responsible for the immigrant is it 2 years or 10.....one minute i here 2 one minute 10...sigh

I think it is until the immigrant has 40 quarters of work under their belt.


40 qtrs of work or becomes a citizen. I think the spouse's work counts, too.
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-10-25 13:01:00
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QUOTE (Cham @ Oct 23 2009, 09:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (cdneh @ Oct 23 2009, 09:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Here's the list I went by. I also sent a cover list that itemized all the bits of paper smile.gif

I-485 Adjustment of Status
1. Personal Check #1220 ($1,010.00)
2. I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
3. Copy of Non-US Citizen Spouse’s Passport Biographical Page
4. Copy of Non-US Citizen Spouse’s K-1 Visa from Passport
5. Copy of I-94, front and back
6. Copy of I-797 Notice of Action Approval Notice, I-129F Petition
7. Copy of Non-US Citizen Spouse’s Birth Certificate
8. Certified Copy of Marriage License
9. G-325A Biographical Data of Non-US Citizen Spouse (4 pages)
10. Passport Photos of Non-US Citizen Spouse (2 photos)

11. DS-3025 Vaccination Documentation Worksheet

12. I-864 Affidavit of Support - 1 for my husband and one for our sponsor, and all of the list a > g below for both.
a. IRS Tax Transcripts 2006
b. IRS Tax Transcripts 2007
c. IRS Tax Transcripts 2008
d. Copies of 1040, W-2, 1099-INT, 1098-E for 2008
e. Letter from Employer confirming present employment
f. Letter from Employer confirming continued employment
g. Copies of paystubs Jan, Feb, Mar, May 2009




I-765 Application for Employment Authorization
Passport Photos of Non-US Citizen Spouse (2 photos)

I-131 Application for Travel Document
1. Form I-131 Supplement, Part 7
2. Passport Photos of Non-US Citizen Spouse (2 photos)




OKAY confused...I thought we were filing for a k3 not the AOS...i thought that was after 2 years!!
NOW im having a panic attack over the 1010 dollars!! OMG i am about to just give up...i thought THAT came later...

so explain pleaseeeee cause NOW i am even more confused


K-3 is a VISA (e.g. it would be the permission for your husband to enter the country legally). You already filed and used the K-1 VISA for your hubby to enter legally as a fiance. Now after marriage, he must adjust status to become a permanent resident (and get a "green card"). That is the "AOS" we're talking about here. Yes, it's $1010 filing fee, I'm afraid. And I wouldn't bother trying for a fee waiver... Been there, tried that. Do a cash advance on your credit card if you have to; at least you finally found a joint sponsor.

From what I recall, I think only 1 year of tax returns is required, the employment letter (stating income, hiring date, and continued employment), and the affidavit I-864 (each of these for both you and your sponsor). I would add additional tax returns if there's some inconsistencies (dips) in income and your prior returns can show more.

Good luck, Meri.
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-10-24 01:10:00
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QUOTE (Shannon ? Nick @ Oct 22 2009, 01:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (TeeKol @ Oct 22 2009, 04:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Shannon ? Nick @ Oct 22 2009, 07:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
GREEN CARD production ordered today !!! WOO jest.gif jest.gif

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Another couple free for 2 years kicking.gif kicking.gif


AMEN to that !! good.gif good.gif


Congratulations guys. Enjoy your 2 years free of USCIS.

@ Meri: Wishing you do get this job!

AubreyFemaleGermany2009-10-22 21:24:00
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QUOTE (Shannon ? Nick @ Oct 20 2009, 08:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (cdneh @ Oct 19 2009, 11:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Shannon ? Nick @ Oct 19 2009, 08:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Shannon ? Nick @ Oct 18 2009, 02:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey, just noticed you've added another transfer date to your timeline.....
Where's it gone this time ??????? wacko.gif wacko.gif wacko.gif


Hmmmm that was weird but anyway directed at CDNEH!!! devil.gif


I think I might change that, because I really don't know what the heck is going on. We were transferred July 17th to CSC, and the last touch was July 30th, the day after the biometrics. There has been nada since.


Now on the 16th October I get this notice, and so did quite a few others of us in a similar situation ..and we are not sure if they have transferred it back again, or if it is still there and finally someone is blowing the dust off the stack. I love these late Friday night emails that leave you wondering ..wth...pending. Good grief, after three months it makes the wording on the transfer sound a bit daft..."We have transferred this case in order to speed up processing..."


Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Current Status: This case is now pending at the office to which it was transferred.

The I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS was transferred and is now being processed at a USCIS office. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.


EXACTLY what a waste of time we we're sent to CA to speed things up and there processing times are longer than Chicago?????
OOOOOOH I could rip a tissue!

Erin and Johny: Good to hear from you at long last, wondered where you had disappeared to! The whole job thing SUCKS right now GRRRRRRRRR!!!!


KOAKLAND: I seem to be struggling with crossing over my UK qualifications to there US equivalents and I'm applying for anything with benefits in my fields of "expertise" lol

Anyway hope everyone is keeping well and not stressing TOOOOOO much (hmmmm)

OH Rybear had his 9 month check up today and the DR said he was the size/weight/height of a 15 month old (hmmm maybe too much Mcdonalds when Shans at work????!!!!)))))

stay safe!


He's just really well loved! biggrin.gif

No new news here... Andy's biometrics appointment is next Weds. I did post that his attempt at a walk-in was a flop, right? My memory fails me.
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-10-21 00:14:00
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QUOTE (Corinthians @ Oct 14 2009, 05:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
In other strange news, the Dr. made us get a flu shot as part of the vacinations. So weird.


Really sorry about the medical. That sucks. They really need to change how those are handled at POE!

Andy tried to do a walk-in biometrics today. They let him in the door, but wouldn't give him a number and told him to wait until there were no people with appointments. An hour later, there were more people going in than coming out, and he gave up (with my blessing). Given that parking is $6 a pop and it's clear on the other side of town from where I'm working (and we have just the one vehicle), it's too costly to experiment with going back in hopes that it speeds up his EAD. Really disappointing day, and now we wait around another 2 weeks till his actual appointment date. I still can't stop being angry at the month delay from the last appointment letter never getting printed by them.
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-10-14 19:32:00
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QUOTE (Cham @ Oct 10 2009, 10:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey all
job fell through so BACK to square one. I pray they will understand our delimia I been looking for MONTHS for a job that will go with the one i have...I work 2 nights two days then off two days ..I even applied at mcdonalds and other places JUST for extra work...

I feel like crying so much half the time as I feel I am letting him down...

GRRRRRRRRRR


I'm sorry to hear it, Meri. I hope things get better for you soon. My best wishes, girlie!



thanks girl
same to you!!!


my biggest fear is they will send him back and we are so stressed i snap he snaps...sigh i feel like a big failure
pray for us..we need it

let me know how it goes for ya!



also does he have to get another medical?????????????????????? if so how do i find the list?


If my memory serves me correctly, when you file his AOS the medical has to be no more than 1 year old.
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-10-11 10:39:00
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QUOTE (Cham @ Oct 10 2009, 10:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey all
job fell through so BACK to square one. I pray they will understand our delimia I been looking for MONTHS for a job that will go with the one i have...I work 2 nights two days then off two days ..I even applied at mcdonalds and other places JUST for extra work...

I feel like crying so much half the time as I feel I am letting him down...

GRRRRRRRRRR


I'm sorry to hear it, Meri. I hope things get better for you soon. My best wishes, girlie!
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-10-10 12:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly '08 filers
Well, the new biometrics appointment letter finally arrived... it's set for 10/28. Thanks to their screw-up (e.g., not printing the last appointment letter and mailing it to us), they make us wait another month. It's so ridiculous and unfair.

We're going to attempt to walk-in and get it done sooner since it's delaying Andy's EAD. As you might imagine, we pretty badly need him to have work auth by now. I can't seem to find the building hours online anywhere, so I guess we have to drive by to find out. To say that I'm frustrated or irritated by this delay really understates what I feel. Yuck.


In other news... Obama = Nobel Peace prize winner? I like Obama, but I'm really not thinking this was the best choice... I think that bringing hope isn't enough for such a prestigious award. What do you all think?
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-10-09 19:33:00
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@ Dawn: You have my congratulations again. Following you on Facebook as always. smile.gif

Received AP docs in the mail today. Andy went to INFOPass and they made a call about the biometrics appointment. Apparently they HAD scheduled him a new one for 9/30, but a "system glitch" caused it not to be PRINTED! So they are supposed to reschedule it AGAIN. I guess we're looking at another 2-3 week wait. It's so unfair.

So frustrating. Have I mentioned that I hate immigration?
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-10-05 23:12:00
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QUOTE (dillon @ Oct 2 2009, 09:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just filed his AOS on 9/25...hope it moves a quick as everyone elses.


Be careful what you wish for... not everyone's is moving quickly. tongue.gif
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-10-02 19:52:00
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QUOTE (Shannon ? Nick @ Sep 29 2009, 08:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Corinthians @ Sep 29 2009, 08:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Aubrey @ Sep 28 2009, 10:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Still nothing here. unsure.gif

We can relate, tomorrow is harass the Senator's office again Day. 1 week since he talked to NBC and nothing.


Give em hell!!! whistling.gif whistling.gif whistling.gif whistling.gif



It will be much deserved, for sure.

Andy's AP was approved today (got email notification) and touch on EAD. Guessing that would've been approved too had he gotten his biometrics done. Still no new appointment letter. They of course would not talk to him over the phone about it, so looks like it's another infopass appointment to book. sad.gif
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-09-30 21:10:00
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QUOTE (Shannon ? Nick @ Sep 28 2009, 02:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
AP and EAD approved today! jest.gif jest.gif jest.gif jest.gif


Congrats Shannon & Nick!

Still nothing here. unsure.gif It's unnerving to say the least. Thursday is 3 weeks since the INFOPass appointment when we requested an new biometrics appointment for Andy. The lady at the appt said that it would take 2-3 weeks to get a new appointment letter, but we haven't seen a touch on the cases since we called USCIS last. So, wondering if they even sent the letter off like they said they would. We don't even HAVE a letter anymore to try a walk-in with, and so we're both very concerned. And as you might imagine, also very worried about this further delay with him getting an EAD. I am a wad of stress.
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-09-28 23:22:00
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QUOTE (cdneh @ Sep 24 2009, 06:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Still here..still waiting. We were transferred to CA July 17 and the hasn't been a touch since biometrics July 30th... no0pb.gif


Sounds like at least you'll be spared an interview. That's good news.
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-09-24 21:41:00
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QUOTE (Shannon ? Nick @ Sep 22 2009, 06:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Whereis everybody......


I quit responding since nobody responded to me anymore anyways. tongue.gif


I have stopped posting too as it seems my posts are invisible blush.gif .....you dont think we have all started doing this do you? blink.gif



QUOTE (Corinthians @ Sep 23 2009, 04:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well, the Senator route is starting to pay off. They called the NBC today with me on the line and were ale to track down the A file to look for the medical. Some staffer back east needs to review it but we might be able to dodge another physical.


@TeeKol: You're definitely not invisible. Sorry if I missed responding at some point, I was pretty busy for a couple weeks and without internet.

@Corinthians: Good to hear you're having some movement on the senator front. It's sad that it takes help to get things done properly. We still haven't gotten a new biometrics appointment for my husband, so our case is stalled. Not cool. You should switch banks if yours is truly that incompetent to allow your wife on. I'm with Wells Fargo and we had no trouble, and always had good service from them. In fact, the local banker the other day gave us a free box of checks just to be nice (they aren't included with our account).

As for the new city, it's about like I figured it'd be. I got a temporary position as a FT photo retoucher, and the commute is hideous. I'm going in early tomorrow to see if it helps with how long it takes to get there (sitting in bumper to bumper sucks), as it's taking 45-60 minutes to get there or back at peak hours. Andy started volunteering at the library answering computer questions and is settling in to making me lunch to take to work and cooking dinners. Just waiting on that elusive EAD...



AubreyFemaleGermany2009-09-23 21:33:00
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QUOTE (Shannon ? Nick @ Sep 22 2009, 06:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Whereis everybody......


I quit responding since nobody responded to me anymore anyways. tongue.gif
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-09-22 20:59:00
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On a somewhat random note... it looks like half or more of the people here have had to re-do medicals. How crazy is that?!
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-09-17 02:09:00
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QUOTE (Corinthians @ Sep 16 2009, 03:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well, they want the medical exam. We sent the vaccination supplement 'cause it has been less than one year...blah blah blah. So I guess we need to have another medical? Any comments?


Sounds like they may havve lost the medical stuff at POE. Bummer =( We added a note to our vacc supplement sheet that the rest of the medical stuff was taken at POE. Did you write any notes on yours?

No notes on the supplement. I read a thread where a person's Congressman was able to call the NBC and make them find the medical. It was in one of 2 files; the wrong one. Their processing was resumed in less than 1 week. Otherwise we need to find money for a new medical and that would suck or we could try to get it here from Brazil which could be alot of work too.


That'd be my course of action, but not without its legwork. The medical is going to cost your more stateside if you re-do it. The only other thing that crosses my mind is that they might not have known what the supplement was without a note attached. It sounds sad, but I repeatedly read that people get RFE's for stuff like birth certificates when they send in international birth certificates (which have multiple languages on them including English). And just sending a vacc. supplement is less common, so... just throwing that out there as a possibility.

Either way, I'm sorry you're having that bad luck. sad.gif We crossed our fingers when we submitted our stuff and attached sticky notes like mad in case of a dumb case worker. Hope we don't end up also in the re-do the medical boat! Wasn't it Kiristen/Jeremy that had to redo their medical in our thread?
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-09-16 18:44:00
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QUOTE (Corinthians @ Sep 16 2009, 03:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well, they want the medical exam. We sent the vaccination supplement 'cause it has been less than one year...blah blah blah. So I guess we need to have another medical? Any comments?


Sounds like they may havve lost the medical stuff at POE. Bummer =( We added a note to our vacc supplement sheet that the rest of the medical stuff was taken at POE. Did you write any notes on yours?
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-09-16 18:02:00
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QUOTE (Corinthians @ Sep 15 2009, 06:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So you guys that got an RFE...did it look like this:

Current Status: REQUEST FOR INITIAL EVIDENCE SENT, CASE PLACED ON HOLD

On September 11, 2009, we mailed a notice requesting initial evidence in this case. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the evidence requested. Meanwhile, processing of this case is on hold until we either receive the evidence or the opportunity to submit it expires. Once you submit the evidence requested and a decision is made, you will be notified by mail. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your mailing address.


Initial Evidence sounded strange to me.


Sounds like a typical RFE to me.

AubreyFemaleGermany2009-09-16 00:33:00
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QUOTE (Shannon ? Nick @ Sep 13 2009, 08:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We were lucky as we got a joint bank account with Bank of America when I was over here last June, even without an SSN just gave them my UK passport details and once I got my SSN they just updated the account. BUT it means we have joint account statements for 12 months + even tho some are in Shan's old name.

Hmmm. Maybe we should give that a try.


We were able to add Andy to my Wells Fargo bank account without him having a SSN, too. We updated the account when we had it.
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-09-13 17:23:00
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Received Andy's biometrics appointment letter today... Sept 21, 9am in Spokane (notice date 9/1, didn't get NOA1s till 9/4 and did address change then). tongue.gif Figured that'd happen since we had to re-file so close to our move. So, set up an INFOPass appt for tomorrow (1:45pm) in Seattle to try to get it rescheduled here in Seattle. Spokane isn't in driving distance to us anymore.

Wish us luck; I don't trust USCIS enough to mail back the letter like the person on the phone line suggested.
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-09-09 18:20:00
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QUOTE (Shannon ? Nick @ Sep 9 2009, 05:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We got the RFE yesterday - just a missing signature they say.... it was back in the mail within hours of receiving it good.gif


I wonder if it was the same signature place we missed. whistling.gif
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-09-09 14:13:00
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Got NOA1s today (via mail forwarding). Submitted the change of address online. Still boxes everywhere and much to do.

@Shannon&Nick: So sorry to hear you have an RFE. I hope it's something minor you can handle promptly!

@Kiristen&Jeremy: Geez, what a crazy process this is. I'm glad it's over with for awhile for you two. Those questions are so probing; you'd think that the K-1 stuff would be sufficient.
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-09-04 15:38:00
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QUOTE (Corinthians @ Aug 31 2009, 05:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Cham @ Aug 31 2009, 08:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HI all I am about at the end of my rope. We have no sponsor nada and finding extra work has come to a halt. I am so close to just saying stick it all and letting him go so he does not have to watch me struggle to keep him here

I make 7.61 an hour! how will THAT keep him here!!!???!! I cry all the time and I feel like a HUGE failure.

I dont know what I can do...

We have till oct then we will be over the thing and he will be in trouble.
HELP LORD HELP!

Maybe you could try infopass or the fee waiver. What is "over the thing"?


I think she's saying that she doesn't qualify for the affidavit of support and has no joint sponsor. I'm sorry, Meri. Is it possible for you to relocate elsewhere? The quad-cities area is kind of deadsville for jobs, I should know... Either way, I wish you all the best for both you and Kai.

@Kiristen: Oops, my bad. Apparently I can't read. I blame the self-deprivation. blush.gif whistling.gif Good luck tomorrow!
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-09-01 02:00:00
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QUOTE (Shannon ? Nick @ Aug 29 2009, 12:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (subguy812 @ Aug 29 2009, 02:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is everyone hanging in there? Nick/Shannon have you received anything on your package yet? Alexandra received her GC today...I must say even including our RFE bump in the road, it was much quicker than the K1 part. To not worry with USCIS for awhile will be nice but I am sure the 21 months before removing conditions will fly by.


Congratulations on finishing with USCIS for a while!!

We got all 3 NOA 1's yesterday so fingers crossed for a speedy resolution, I never not worked for so long in my life!!!!
BUT on the plus side Ive got to spend 7 months at home with little Rybear so more than makes up for it !!



Congrats Shannon&Nick. I hope the rest of the process goes quickly!

@Corinthians: Just like with K1, sad that we wait and hope for them to cash our hard-earned checks, huh?

Our check was cashed yesterday, but we haven't gotten NOA1 yet. Figure it'll arrive on Monday, when our mail is starting to get forwarded to our new address in the Seattle area. -.- I hope that it doesn't get "lost." We have been through enough junk already!

The apartment is 99% packed and I'm posting from the notebook at the laundromat (just to borrow their wi-fi, haha). Tomorrow we load up the truck, and drive out to the new digs on Monday. See you guys next week, and best wishes to all of you waiting on receiving your greencards in the mail.

How did Jeremy's AOS interview go, btw?
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-08-30 01:05:00
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Too late to edit my post. We got our rejection notice today and our packet back.
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-08-21 20:05:00
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QUOTE (ErinMeetsJohny @ Aug 21 2009, 11:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We got Johny's EAD today and the AP last week...now just waiting for GC approval...Im just so thankful that hopefully he can start working soon. Its funny the day he got the EAD he was also called by a job he applied for and they told him the manager should be calling him back soon...I hope so. We have been applying for jobs for him all week hopefully we will be hearing something soon...


Congratulations! They sure took their time on his EAD/AP, didn't they? I hope you have some luck soon with finding work. Keep us informed, we are rooting for you!

We haven't gotten NOA1 yet, but from looking at the timeline of the other VJ'r who applied for a fee waiver, it still might be okay. Hers took 13 days. USCIS wouldn't help us since it hasn't been 30 days yet (the unhelpful help line). It all makes both of us very nervous.

Otherwise, we are not long away from our move to Seattle and staying busy with stuff related to that.
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-08-21 14:26:00