~July 2007 K-1 Filers~

[Ovaltine Jenkins 5]

Anyone wants to help me out a little? Here is a chance

[Jeraly 4]

Anyone wants to help me out a little? Here is a chance

I just had no words - the guy is obviously a total moron

[Ovaltine Jenkins 5]

So I didn´t hesitate and didn´t waste more time. Decided to call USCIS. AGAIN I think they have something in common with The Joker Since the last time I called they placed service request for the AP, today I only called about the EAD.

For the ones who don´t remember: in June they told me my EAD is set to be adjudicated on July 28th or earlier. In July I called about ten days prior to this date and that´s when the lady said she wasn´t able to place a service request for that, cuz the computer told her I had to wait 55 more days before it would accept the service request (which would put me in the middle of September).

Today I decided to call again just out of curiosity and despite the first lady putting me on hold about million times and asking my zip code about half a million times and so on, she put me through to some laid back guy who told me my EAD was still being reviewed and they were still working on it. So I said that since their website says they were working on EADs from April 16 and my one is from March I´d like to know what was going on. He said I could go to my local office (well go - that´s 4 hours driving ) and tell them to call the benefits center and they should tell them. So I said I thought that´s what the service requests were for (besides when other member who´s been waiting almost as long as I have went for an infopass appointment cuz of the EAD they basically turned her around and sent her home saying everything was fine ...but I didn´t tell him that). So he said he could place a service request but that would take up to 30 days before I get a letter from them. I said that was fine, so he placed the service request for my EAD

So now I have service requests on both AP and EAD See what happens

Now, does anyone know, why there is no processing time at the Benefits Center for AOS listed on the website? Since I´m pretty much expecting similar delays with that too but I have no date to "harrass" them about. I hope there won´t be these problems with the AOS too but right now it just looks like all is stuck

[tucson_chick 0]

processign times for AOS are totally random. it depends a lot on if you get transfered to Cali and on where you live.

you won't hear from your AOS until your local office processes your papers.

living on the boarder this takes forever, living somewhere else its much faster. some people have their greencards within 6 weeks in their hands, some wait for 2 years.

(not to talk about FBI background checks)

i'm sorry that you have so much trouble with your papers. it stinks.

but at least you seem to have a positive attitude.....

[Jeraly 4]

Agnes!! Did you get my last e-mail?! This time next week we'll be on our way to yours!!

Marta - at least the second guy you spoke to was somewhat helpful I can't believe it is all taking so long for you! I sent some e-mails off to places about the HPV vaccine but haven't heard anything back yet Not sure what to do about it all really... I am so disorganised right now

Feeling a little better today which is good but still not right - think another day's rest and I should be ok

[Ovaltine Jenkins 5]

I don´t quite understand that with the HPV vaccine...it´s not something you can get at any doctor´s office? If not then you can definately get it at the places that take care of vaccinations....I saw one place like that but I don´t remember exactly what it was called Maybe I can look it up somewhere if it would help you.

[Jeraly 4]

Well I e-mailed the three medical centers I found in Palm Springs so hopefully someone will get back to me about it - I think the whole thing is a farce anyway but there you go

[Ovaltine Jenkins 5]

And you are still gonna be under 27 or what the age was for it when you send AOS? Oh I don´t know if you should expect a reply by email...I have already found out some of the medical centers are pretty incompetent and it´s best to stop by and ask them.

[tucson_chick 0]

And you are still gonna be under 27 or what the age was for it when you send AOS? Oh I don´t know if you should expect a reply by email...I have already found out some of the medical centers are pretty incompetent and it´s best to stop by and ask them.

i called all of the medical centers that are listed by USCIS and asked them how much they charge and stuff. and i got answers ranging from 200 to 10 dollars.

[weedebz 0]

HELLLLLOOOOOO!!!!!!

Just checking in as it's been ages. My AOS package was delivered to chicago yesterday so here's hoping that it goes smoothly. I'm back on form with my stressing. My reasons to stress are...

1. I just sent vaccination record from UK medical (people have had success with it but knowing my luck...)

2. I need EAD soon (our car going to die any day now so I need my income to get another)

3. forgot to inclued joint sponsors W2's with tax returns (know I'll get RFE for those but they ready to go)

4. The fact that we have a joint sponsor

I didn't file AP as not going to need it and I felt I'd done enough paperwork!

Did anyone else have a good giggle at some of the questions asked...espionage? genocide?....ok I know they need to ask but would anyone involved in such monsterous acts ever actually answer yes?

oh and on another note....I've discovered my nextdoor neighbours are a year ahead of us in this process. It's good to be able to talk over the yard fence to someone who understands.

Edited August 3, 2008 by weedebz

[Jeraly 4]

And you are still gonna be under 27 or what the age was for it when you send AOS? Oh I don´t know if you should expect a reply by email...I have already found out some of the medical centers are pretty incompetent and it´s best to stop by and ask them.

Yeah - I don't turn 27 until February so I am about six months out - long enough to not want to wait *sigh* It really is annoying

i called all of the medical centers that are listed by USCIS and asked them how much they charge and stuff. and i got answers ranging from 200 to 10 dollars.

Oooh - there is a list of medical centers? I'll have to see if I can find that unless you have the link handy???

HELLLLLOOOOOO!!!!!!

Just checking in as it's been ages. My AOS package was delivered to chicago yesterday so here's hoping that it goes smoothly. I'm back on form with my stressing. My reasons to stress are...

1. I just sent vaccination record from UK medical (people have had success with it but knowing my luck...)

2. I need EAD soon (our car going to die any day now so I need my income to get another)

3. forgot to inclued joint sponsors W2's with tax returns (know I'll get RFE for those but they ready to go)

4. The fact that we have a joint sponsor

I didn't file AP as not going to need it and I felt I'd done enough paperwork!

Did anyone else have a good giggle at some of the questions asked...espionage? genocide?....ok I know they need to ask but would anyone involved in such monsterous acts ever actually answer yes?

oh and on another note....I've discovered my nextdoor neighbours are a year ahead of us in this process. It's good to be able to talk over the yard fence to someone who understands.

DEBZ!!! Miss youuuuuuuU!!!!!!

Glad to hear things are ok - you sound like you are settling in nicely It is sooo cool that you have someone next door to talk to - I am so jealous!!!

I am sure AOS won't be half as stressful - I mean you are here now, right? All they can do is keep asking you for stuff and you just keep sending it back - it'll be fine As for a car - can you not use any of your savings? We are having to do that as well - we wanted to keep it all for a house but there is no way we can keep paying $400+ in gas

Do you have the internet at home yet? Miss seeing you around here! Even Babbles has started showing her face again

[weedebz 0]

Still no internet. Had to send our PC back to Dell as they sent us one that didn't work, sent us a replacement and that had the same fault...REALLY ANNOYED WITH DELL. Waiting on getting money back then getting an HP.

Anyways, off to go for a swim.

[Jeraly 4]

Haha - I miss my swims but while I am poorly...

[English Muffin 59]

I've posted this in the 'Off Topic' thread of the UK forum but thought I'd post it here too for the people who don't read that one.

It appears that my marriage is over already.

Scott has had a lot of problems adjusting to living with someone from the minute I got here and it has now got so bad that he can no longer do it. This is the third time he has decided to leave me since May – we managed to ‘talk things through’ on the other two occasions. I won’t go into too much detail but in my opinion he seems to be suffering from some kind of depression that he refuses to seek help for and I had no idea about it until I moved here.

I have now accepted his decision with grace and have chosen to move on with my life.

After much thought and deliberation about whether or not to move back to the UK I have decided to give the US a bit more of a chance first. I have my Green Card now and as long as I can prove to USCIS that I entered the marriage in good faith I should be able to remove the conditions on it after the divorce.

I do however hate living in Massachusetts so have decided to move. Based on internet research and Scott’s personal experience I have made the decision to move to Charlotte, NC.

Anyway, that’s about it really. I’m planning to spend a week in Charlotte from 24th August to find myself somewhere to live and I’ll move down permanently 3-4 weeks after that. I’ll be moving there totally alone and won’t know a soul, which is a little daunting. I’m currently reading “Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway” by Susan Jeffers, which is helping.

I won’t be leaving Visa Journey though, I shall be here forever I imagine.

p.s. Anyone reading this from Charlotte.

[StillThePrettiest 3]

oh Muffin

I'm so sorry

you will be FINE though... you will get through this and make a great life for yourself

it augers well that you're dealing with everything with such grace...

and I'm glad you're not going to leave VJ

*big hug*