August 2008 fillers

[CandyLovesAhmed 0]

SO Who has not gotten the visa yet?

[MARM 7]

SO Who has not gotten the visa yet?

Congrats!

My fiance still has not gotten his visa yet...been on AP since May.

[Fred N Emilia 0]

How is it for the driving license whats the first thing to get started?

Step one, read the instructions, you can get them at a license beaurea (however that is spelled)/dmv location. Then you take the learners permit, some people takes classes etc, after getting your permit, get as much time in driving with someone who has a license as possible, then you take the test, it's not too complicated... however, unlike american citizens foreigners probably have to wait an extra couple weeks for DHS to send the actual license, if you haven't done AOS yet, then the license is probably only good for the amount of time left on your I-94 (maybe a few weeks longer than that), if you have an EAD already that might allow them to give a longer license period of say a year, but I don't know... I just know if you go before AOS they will likely issue you a license but the expiration date will likely be less than a year away. BTW, my wife is going to take the written test today, that'll be the easy part... the hard part... getting the necessary experience driving to pass the actual driving exam.

im thinking we are for sure going to get an attorney onit for his adjustment cause this was allot of stress so somone else can deal with it.

AOS is a cake walk, and fairly easy, you applied for a visa for a man from the scary towels on heads section of the world, that automatically means there is going to be some ludicrous background checks and special processing etc to get the visa... it's pretty much common knowledge on this site. You can do the AOS on your own, and I wouldn't expect it to be any more complicated than anyone else here, even if it takes longer than average, you'll still be together and I believe the EAD/AP is pretty much always done within 3 months or less (I think 2 for the AP). I'm guessing that there are still some extra hoops to jump through even in AOS for people from the middle east... but the only thing I can think of is that they are more likely to insist on doing the AOS interview (most k-1's AOS's are processed at CSC and no interview is done usually). Anyway, save your money on the AOS.

Like what Maliciant said, AOS is easy! No lawyer needed! I used a lawyer for the K1 process but AOS not needed. If you can follow instructions then you're set!

[CandyLovesAhmed 0]

SO Who has not gotten the visa yet?

Congrats!

My fiance still has not gotten his visa yet...been on AP since May.

dont worry im sure it is the same as us we had to go thru 2 only advice is ask every 1-2 weeks of the status even if they keep saying same thing. but im sure it wont be long

[Chris & Mara 0]

Grats on your visa candy, I'm so glad your almost over all this ######. Chris and I are still waiting for an noa2 which is a load of fun, we have all but given up on this to be honest and have been pawing through Australian immigration information. We were meant to find out about our visa on Friday, but nothing has come through the mail in DC ( we have a mate checking for it whilst we are at the sea) and turns out our lawyer is in germeny till Friday so no news there either, and since 12 months into this we still don't have a tracking number for our case there is nothing we can do.....

Tis all so fun....

[TeeKol 0]

Grats on your visa candy, I'm so glad your almost over all this ######. Chris and I are still waiting for an noa2 which is a load of fun, we have all but given up on this to be honest and have been pawing through Australian immigration information. We were meant to find out about our visa on Friday, but nothing has come through the mail in DC ( we have a mate checking for it whilst we are at the sea) and turns out our lawyer is in germeny till Friday so no news there either, and since 12 months into this we still don't have a tracking number for our case there is nothing we can do.....

Tis all so fun....

Isn't there someone in the office that is covering for your lawyer until he gets back? I can't believe the way you are being treated!!!! I think they should get their bum back t o their office and sort this out for you!!!!!! Surely, if the court has been involved people cant be dragging their feet further?!!?!?

Dont accept the excuse that the dog ate the file either!!!!

Edited August 26, 2009 by TeeKol

[CandyLovesAhmed 0]

Grats on your visa candy, I'm so glad your almost over all this ######. Chris and I are still waiting for an noa2 which is a load of fun, we have all but given up on this to be honest and have been pawing through Australian immigration information. We were meant to find out about our visa on Friday, but nothing has come through the mail in DC ( we have a mate checking for it whilst we are at the sea) and turns out our lawyer is in germeny till Friday so no news there either, and since 12 months into this we still don't have a tracking number for our case there is nothing we can do.....

Tis all so fun....

that is really insane. how can they make ya wait sooo long. i dont really understand unless this is their way of weeding people off the list or somthing

[MARM 7]

SO Who has not gotten the visa yet?

Congrats!

My fiance still has not gotten his visa yet...been on AP since May.

dont worry im sure it is the same as us we had to go thru 2 only advice is ask every 1-2 weeks of the status even if they keep saying same thing. but im sure it wont be long

Yeah, that's what we have been doing, calling DOS daily and contacting the embassy as frequently as possible, and making senatorial and congressional inquiries often.

Grats on your visa candy, I'm so glad your almost over all this ######. Chris and I are still waiting for an noa2 which is a load of fun, we have all but given up on this to be honest and have been pawing through Australian immigration information. We were meant to find out about our visa on Friday, but nothing has come through the mail in DC ( we have a mate checking for it whilst we are at the sea) and turns out our lawyer is in germeny till Friday so no news there either, and since 12 months into this we still don't have a tracking number for our case there is nothing we can do.....

Tis all so fun....

I cannot believe that they are doing this to you...

Even after the matter went to court?!?!

I hope that you hear something ASAP, and that something works out so that you two don't have to worry about this immigration b.s. and can start living your lives!

Best wishes (F)

Edited August 26, 2009 by MARM

[shefellfromheaven 18]

Mara, don't be discouraged.

Have hope there is light at the end of the tunnel.

[maliciant 7]

That's a good point, what the heck is the deal, someone should be able to give you information about your case even if your lawyer is in germany. Isn't there a paralegal, assistant, casemanager or something in your lawyers office that actually probably does the bulk of the work? I work in a law office, and while we may not be typical (we have a case manager for every attorney... actually they now outnumber the attorney, as I understand it typically law firms tend to have one assistant for each lawyer... but the boss figures this way attorney's can spend their time in court and doing the things only lawyers are legally able/trained to do vs pushing paperwork which just about anyone can do), but there should be someone who can tell you whats going on.

[Fred N Emilia 0]

Biometrics done for us. Got lost on our way to USCIS, they moved! hahaha! they are now in a newer building and we had topay for parking, $6! sheesh! overall smooth process! The lady who took the kids prints was Filipina hehehe!

[Bulgarican 0]

Biometrics done for us. Got lost on our way to USCIS, they moved! hahaha! they are now in a newer building and we had topay for parking, $6! sheesh! overall smooth process! The lady who took the kids prints was Filipina hehehe!

where they moved?

[Fred N Emilia 0]

It used to be in downtown by Chinatown but now they are about 6 miles south. Not too bad.

[Bulgarican 0]

Fred you applied in Chicago right?

[Fred N Emilia 0]

yes