AP TRACKER

[lostinlove03 2]

I think her passport is at the embassy

lol...that makes sense. lol...so the next question...can she not request her passport back? Would there be something wrong with that?

[treehugger 23]

lol...that makes sense. lol...so the next question...can she not request her passport back? Would there be something wrong with that?

You can ask for your passport back, but it delays the visa being issued as the embassy then asks for you to return it, by the time you do, by the time it gets there, by the time it re-enters the system, perhaps by the time it re-enters the queue, by the time the visa is actually stamped in there...you get the picture

Edited June 15, 2010 by treehugger

[Kevbev09 1]

lol...that makes sense. lol...so the next question...can she not request her passport back? Would there be something wrong with that?

Yeah and there'd be no real point at this time, they give me enough trouble crossing when I had a job and a home, now that I'm unemployed, homeless and with a visa app in question, I doubt they'd let me across the border.

Gonna look into getting a temp job here, anything to pass the time..

[treehugger 23]

Yeah and there'd be no real point at this time, they give me enough trouble crossing when I had a job and a home, now that I'm unemployed, homeless and with a visa app in question, I doubt they'd let me across the border.

Gonna look into getting a temp job here, anything to pass the time..

I agree - even though I had no problems visiting the US during the process, now I'm unemployed, living at home and in AP, I very much doubt they'd let me in...however having one's passport back does mean that one can travel to a third country to see one's SO. Perhaps not so practical for you, Kevbev, as you're relatively close in Canada, but for those much further away (eg 26 hours away!!) it does make life easier meeting half-way

[lostinlove03 2]

I agree - even though I had no problems visiting the US during the process, now I'm unemployed, living at home and in AP, I very much doubt they'd let me in...however having one's passport back does mean that one can travel to a third country to see one's SO. Perhaps not so practical for you, Kevbev, as you're relatively close in Canada, but for those much further away (eg 26 hours away!!) it does make life easier meeting half-way

Yeah, sorry. There is no win/win situation with immigration during the process. I've decided that if our AP isn't over until sept./oct. I'm quitting my job and going to Kenya and waiting for AP to be over there. But, I'll be unemployed, I don't know how that will effect our AOS once we return to the U.S. : (

[bridget and alen 0]

Well i see no good news today on the ap front lines. Hopefully tomarrow will be a better day. And yes i am still praying for all my peeps here in ap with me.

[ScottThuy 140]

Yeah, sorry. There is no win/win situation with immigration during the process. I've decided that if our AP isn't over until sept./oct. I'm quitting my job and going to Kenya and waiting for AP to be over there. But, I'll be unemployed, I don't know how that will effect our AOS once we return to the U.S. : (

You will need to meet the financial requirements for the I864 to adjust...

[lostinlove03 2]

You will need to meet the financial requirements for the I864 to adjust...

Thanks! So, when he comes and he has a job (not self employed) and is making more than I am currently---does that work?

[ScottThuy 140]

he cant work until they give him a work permit...so no that will likely not help... you may need to start planning on having a cosponsor lined up should one be needed at that stage...

Called DoS today for my weekly update and the lady recognized us.. she said Thuy is so pretty and when she accesses the case she sees her photo each time. she remembered us because of the photo.... still no change in the status... she was really friendly

Edited June 16, 2010 by ScottThuy

[lostinlove03 2]

he cant work until they give him a work permit...so no that will likely not help... you may need to start planning on having a cosponsor lined up should one be needed at that stage...

Called DoS today for my weekly update and the lady recognized us.. she said Thuy is so pretty and when she accesses the case she sees her photo each time. she remembered us because of the photo.... still no change in the status... she was really friendly

I thought at POE you get some sort of paperwork that allows you to work until you go through AOS.

[Kevbev09 1]

I thought at POE you get some sort of paperwork that allows you to work until you go through AOS.

Depends on what visa you are getting I think, K-1s don't get to do that anymore, I believe CR-1 is the one that allows you to work right away.

[Pman's Wife 0]

CR-1s/IR-1s can work right away. The green card automatically comes in a few weeks. They have to apply for the social security card though.

The guide indicates you may receive an EAD (work authorization) stamp at the port of entry, but you STILL need to file the I-765 for the actual EAD card, as the stamp is only good for the first 90 days. Guide may be out of date though. http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1aos

I'm way over my head with all things K-1. The K-1 forum is the best source for up-to-date specifics regarding that visa. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/80-k-1-fiancee-visa-process-procedures/

[Kevbev09 1]

CR-1s/IR-1s can work right away. The green card automatically comes in a few weeks. They have to apply for the social security card though.

The guide indicates you may receive an EAD (work authorization) stamp at the port of entry, but you STILL need to file the I-765 for the actual EAD card, as the stamp is only good for the first 90 days. Guide may be out of date though. http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1aos

I'm way over my head with all things K-1. The K-1 forum is the best source for up-to-date specifics regarding that visa. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/80-k-1-fiancee-visa-process-procedures/

Yes, it's out of date. There is no way for a K-1 to have work authorization upon entry.

[Pman's Wife 0]

Thanks Kevbev. Some of these guides are ancient!

Yes, it's out of date. There is no way for a K-1 to have work authorization upon entry.

[ScottThuy 140]

Yep..out of date.. not able to work for at least a few months depending upon how long EAD and AP take... after the marriage you can file for them.. but it takes time...

Went to touch base with my congressional liason... As soon as I walked in the door he said ... what do you want? ... well I guess the consulate won that battle and wore him down untilo he gave up... He said he would send an inquiry 2 weeks ago, but lied.. DoS said no inquiry made by him in over a month... his second sentence was.. I have no update for you and will let you know when I get one.. bye... he could get a job at NVC easy with that type of attitude...

So I sent yet another email to the consulate begging them to finish the paperwork so we dont have to pay huindreds of dollars for another RT flight... taxis and hotel bill along with another fee for a new medical exam.. ours expires in a couple weeks.. only valid for 6 months... that means 300+ down the toilet because they are draggin feet...