AOS filers - July 2008

[nanny 0]

Good day all,

I went to SSA office to apply for a new SS card with my name change adding my husbands last name. I was on line waiting and when my turn came, I was told that I have to have an original certified marriage license together with my EAD. I wnt to court right away and got a new certified copy of my marriage license.

I went back to the SSA, this time everything was in order BUT the guy said it looks like the USCIS did not post your new EAD in the system that is why I can not see it. (I guess he was checking electronically to see if the EAD is authentic or something like that) He said because of that, the new card will take about 2 weeks to be issued !!! Anyways, I told him that I have applied for many jobs and might be called for an interview, can I use the old SS card until the new one arrives. He replied that he will have to keep the old SS card, which makes me wonder WHY? and what guarantee that they will destroy it or it will be mis-used ....

Anyone has similar experience?

Thanks

When I changed my SSN card to married named it took 2 weeks to come in. My SSN card was also kept but I recieved a printed reciept with my SSN number on it to use till my new card came in.

Well they gave me a print out which states the old name with the same number. He told me that he can not confirm my EAD card with USCIS, and that they did not update their online database. It usually takes 2 weeks to get a new card.

I already had a SS card with the unmarried name. I was concerned when he kept the old one.

Thanks for the follow up

[melusine 5]

OMG Darren.... the video is excellent ! So funny !!!

I also love the name you give to your girls ! (Actually they are both in our favorite name if one day.... And Charlotte is definetly going to happen if we have a girl (we also thought about Charles if we would have a boy one day...).

I updated the stats so far but i'll wait tonight to update them online... I'm waiting for the other good news of the day

Hmmm i just realised... i was expecting to receive my EAD today in the mail... (would be surprising since i got another touch this morning)... we'll see

Edited September 26, 2008 by melusine

[keweul 1]

OMG Darren.... the video is excellent ! So funny !!!

I also love the name you give to your girls ! (Actually they are both in our favorite name if one day.... And Charlotte is definetly going to happen if we have a girl (we also thought about Charles if we would have a boy one day...).

I updated the stats so far but i'll wait tonight to update them online... I'm waiting for the other good news of the day

Hmmm i just realised... i was expecting to receive my EAD today in the mail... (would be surprising since i got another touch this morning)... we'll see

Wonder what's going on, lots of July filers got their EAD already or approval, I've yet to get either...hope they don't forget me LOL

[richo 0]

Darren&Laura your babies are so cute Keweul I hope they dont forget bout me too Good luck and congrats in advance for approvals to come B)

[kazuki 0]

ummm,

I feel the same. A lot of July filers now have EAD. I hope they are not forgetting me. I have this weird feeling.

I hope that someone is looking at my file NOW!

[richo 0]

ummm,

I feel the same. A lot of July filers now have EAD. I hope they are not forgetting me. I have this weird feeling.

I hope that someone is looking at my file NOW!

hehe I want to have that feeling too

[bassagitator 1]

Good day all,

I went to SSA office to apply for a new SS card with my name change adding my husbands last name. I was on line waiting and when my turn came, I was told that I have to have an original certified marriage license together with my EAD. I wnt to court right away and got a new certified copy of my marriage license.

I went back to the SSA, this time everything was in order BUT the guy said it looks like the USCIS did not post your new EAD in the system that is why I can not see it. (I guess he was checking electronically to see if the EAD is authentic or something like that) He said because of that, the new card will take about 2 weeks to be issued !!! Anyways, I told him that I have applied for many jobs and might be called for an interview, can I use the old SS card until the new one arrives. He replied that he will have to keep the old SS card, which makes me wonder WHY? and what guarantee that they will destroy it or it will be mis-used ....

Anyone has similar experience?

Thanks

If you have your EAD, and it says you can legally work. Then while you wait for your SNN number you can take on a job. I went and applied for my SSN number and he told me the exact same thing, that it could take up to 4 weeks for it to be mailed out to me, because USCIS had not entered it into their system yet. But at the end of tha appointment he handed me a piece of paper, that stated this.

"If you are not a U.S. Citizen and you are applying for a Social Security Number card for employment purposes, and your immigration status allows you to work, you may legally begin employment while you await the issuance of a Social Security Card....."

So I take this to mean that I could go out and get a job tomorow, even without my SSN in hand. And just tell the employer, that you are allowed to work, and able to work without the SSN number in your hand. That you will provide them the SNN as soon as you recieve it.

[vanee 13]

Wonder what's going on, lots of July filers got their EAD already or approval, I've yet to get either...hope they don't forget me LOL

I know the feeling. I haven't had any touches or anything since right after biometrics. As of today, it's been 80 days since I mailed our AOS package.

[kazuki 0]

I just called USCIS. The lady was so sweet and nice and she looked up my case for me. She said my case has no RFE and she said if my case has not been approved within 70-75 days, I am allowed to call them and request for service.

So they can take a look at my case.

So if you are waiting for over 80days, definitely call them.

I had no idea how to reach the customer service, so I just went to the address change and went to customer service. I just said oh sorry, I did not know. The lady said that's ok.

[KirstyVQT 0]

I got a letter yesterday to appear for interview on November 19th to complete Adjustment of Status application. My case never did updated online still says 7/29. I may post again regarding questions for the preparation for the interview, I was kinda hoping to not need to have another interview.

[melusine 5]

#######..... i just checked the recent folks in the los angeles local office....

First.. when u r in the LA area you HAVE an interview..... (just one didn't since the start of VJ)

then the average time between the NOA and the interview is.....about.....8 months !!!!!!!

understand.. march/april 2009

bleh..... (i wanted to get a loan under my name in November... ain't gonna happen)

I guess i will haunt this thread for a while...

[richo 0]

I got a letter yesterday to appear for interview on November 19th to complete Adjustment of Status application. My case never did updated online still says 7/29. I may post again regarding questions for the preparation for the interview, I was kinda hoping to not need to have another interview.

It might not be that bad at least soon you will have your GC..I would love to have a schedule for interview..at least im waiting for a definite date than waiting for seem to be nothing

[jackielibera 0]

Good day all,

I went to SSA office to apply for a new SS card with my name change adding my husbands last name. I was on line waiting and when my turn came, I was told that I have to have an original certified marriage license together with my EAD. I wnt to court right away and got a new certified copy of my marriage license.

I went back to the SSA, this time everything was in order BUT the guy said it looks like the USCIS did not post your new EAD in the system that is why I can not see it. (I guess he was checking electronically to see if the EAD is authentic or something like that) He said because of that, the new card will take about 2 weeks to be issued !!! Anyways, I told him that I have applied for many jobs and might be called for an interview, can I use the old SS card until the new one arrives. He replied that he will have to keep the old SS card, which makes me wonder WHY? and what guarantee that they will destroy it or it will be mis-used ....

Anyone has similar experience?

Thanks

SORRY ABOUT THAT... I DID CHANGE MY SS CARD WITH MY MARRIED NAME. THEY ONLY ASK FOR MY EAD AND PASSPORT.... AND EVERYTHING WAS OK AND TODAY I HAVE MY NEW SS CARD WITH MY MARRIED SURNAME. i JUST DON'T KNOW WHY THEY DO THAT TO YOU.... GOODLUCK TO YOU

[nanny 0]

Hello everyone,

I just got an envelope in the mail today 9/27/08 from USCIS National Benefits Center containing 2 identical documents which appears to be the Advance Parole with my color photo at the bottom left ofthe document. It states that I am authorized to travel abroad but under a long list of conditions... which in realirt means I should not travel at all until the GC is in hand. The reason is that I have unlawfully stayed in the US for more than 180 days and the reason is that I could not file my AOS eventhough I got married while in legal status but my husband was not a US citizen at that time. He had to wait for 4 years until they finally approved him to become a citizen...

Anywys, I just wanted to share with you all the news and hopefully soon will get the GC.... good luck to all

Nanny

[richo 0]

Hello everyone,

I just got an envelope in the mail today 9/27/08 from USCIS National Benefits Center containing 2 identical documents which appears to be the Advance Parole with my color photo at the bottom left ofthe document. It states that I am authorized to travel abroad but under a long list of conditions... which in realirt means I should not travel at all until the GC is in hand. The reason is that I have unlawfully stayed in the US for more than 180 days and the reason is that I could not file my AOS eventhough I got married while in legal status but my husband was not a US citizen at that time. He had to wait for 4 years until they finally approved him to become a citizen...

Anywys, I just wanted to share with you all the news and hopefully soon will get the GC.... good luck to all

Nanny

CONGRATS nanny