CRIS received Fingerprints.....

[immi_007 0]

hi chirstera22,

i dint expect that i wud get interview so early......its surprising !!!

MFJ stands for MARRIED FILED JOINTLY n other option is MFS: MARRIED FILED SEPARATELY

Its better to go for MFJ so that v can show to the IO that husband n wife filed together.

I dint get NOA2 or EAD yet !!!

I hope i will get my EAD n AP before interview......

i cudnt even c my status online yet .......

jes curious.....u r the petitioner for your wife.....u said that she is on extension(va extension).....

good luck !!!

[sasaqlain 24]

In the letter for interview, the list of documents that they ask for also state that you bring pay-stubs and a letter from your employer, but i have seen here and also logic tells it that, the IO might ignore, or forget asking about your employment, since you already submitted them while applying for AOS. Once again, immi 007, once again, congratulations. It did come down on you suddenly and am sure you weren't prepared or expecting it. But it surely is good news. Please stay in touch.

Edited April 24, 2009 by saspak

[sasaqlain 24]

Christera22: I haven't received NOA2. Although I submitted the I-130 5 months ago, I am not expecting it sooner since I am adjusting status from B1/B2 and they would definitely go for an interview and more proof of a bonafide marriage. But hey, who knows . I think I should call again today and see what story i get this time.

Immi 007: Just to be on the safe side, if possible, get a Co-sponsor and take the affidavit of Support with the interview. If they ask the question, just explain that you have been laid off and in these times, they would understand. You can simply present the Co-sponsors Affidavit to be attached to the file.

[christera22 8]

hi chirstera22,

i dint expect that i wud get interview so early......its surprising !!!

MFJ stands for MARRIED FILED JOINTLY n other option is MFS: MARRIED FILED SEPARATELY

Its better to go for MFJ so that v can show to the IO that husband n wife filed together.

I dint get NOA2 or EAD yet !!!

I hope i will get my EAD n AP before interview......

i cudnt even c my status online yet .......

jes curious.....u r the petitioner for your wife.....u said that she is on extension(va extension).....

good luck !!!

Thanks for the reply IMMI. No my wife is the USC and petitioner. And also wanted to know for filing jointly they needed your SSN right ? Or what did you do to waive that stuff ?? can you let me know ? Thanks

[sasaqlain 24]

Christera22: You have to have SSN in order to apply jointly with your spouse. I faced the same dilemma when we went to HR Block and they said we should file for an extension and apply when the SSN arrives. Thats what I did. I asked my wife to file for an extension. You have till October to file then. You can download the form online from the IRS website and now that my EAD has been approved, and I have applied for the SSN, I intend to file jointly next week. There is no other way. You may file seperately with an ITIN number if you are in-eligible for a SSN, but its not advisable since filing joinly for taxes do help in your interview.

[christera22 8]

Thanks Saspak bhai..... yes i know joint filing obviously proves a lot in the interview. I dnt even know when i wd get the EAD & SSN. Hope it wd arrive me within this month. And hope i wdc get enough time before interview. BUt obviously your answer helped as i was perplexed which route to take. How are you managing driving.... i never drove in India and the driving schools here is costly. Again they wont accept me without a SSN..

[sasaqlain 24]

Hang On there Christera22. I can understand your anxiety since I went through it for the EAD & SS myself. Even here in NY they wont issue you a DL without checking the physical SSN Card. I have been driving in Pakistan, but you know its an all over process for us, since I all my life I have been used to driving on the right side. Even the Drivers seat is on the right. It was tough for me here, but till now I have been cautiously driving on an international Drivers Permit. Even here, the full driving course and then the pre-licensing certificates are ranging between $200-300. If you dont intend to drive in the near future, or want an immediate ID, i would suggest spend an extra $15 and apply for the State ID. Worry about the DL later. For me, i have to, and it can be done sooner, since I am just switching from my international License. I do have to take the Written & Practical Road test though. But will waive my Learners Period. Just be a little more patient. My best wishes and prayers are with you. You must be missing India, with all the election hype going on there.

[immi_007 0]

hi saspak,

I don know whether to be happy or not......anyway thank you.

I came here on H-1b visa so i got my SSN# within 2 weeks after i came here. So, I cud b able 2 apply 4 tax returns MFJ.

I applied for driving license with SSN# and luckily i passed in first attempt(I had driving license back home in my country and had good practise).Anyway its different driving in USA.

My wife already earned $32,000 this year(till april 15th 2009).....so she already reached more than 125% of poverty guidelines...she is planning to apply for Unemployment benefits soon......v can show unemployment benefits as current income right (she may get $240 per week).....v r planning to fill new I-864 with $32,000 as annual income and unemployment benefits as current income..........va do u think.....will that b ok ???

i will b in touch with you........don worry saspak......i hope v(me,you and christera22) share the info and work together to SUCCEED.......

Thank you in advance........

[immi_007 0]

hi christera22,

U r welcome !!!

I came here on H-1b visa so i got my SSN# within 2 weeks after i came here. So, I cud b able 2 apply 4 tax returns MFJ.

I applied for driving license with SSN# and luckily i passed in first attempt(I had driving license back home in my country and had good practise).Anyway its different driving in USA.

I hope u got the answer.

I wish u good luck.......

Thank U ....

[immi_007 0]

hi saspak & christera,

howru guys?

Today i was able to c my status for I-765 and I-131(EAD&AP) online. Case status for I-130 and I-485 is not updated online yet.

My case status for I-765 and I-131 online shows this message:

Receipt Number: mscXXXXXXXXXX

Application Type: I765, APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION

Current Status: Card production ordered.

On April 27, 2009, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.

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Receipt Number: mscXXXXXXXXXX

Application Type: I131, APPLICATION FOR USCIS TRAVEL DOCUMENT

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On April 27, 2009, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I131 APPLICATION FOR USCIS TRAVEL DOCUMENT. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.

Thank you

[sasaqlain 24]

HI immi 007,

Congratulations on the EAD and AP!!! Hopefully your Physical EAD & AP will arrive in the mail in a few days, just as mine. You are lucky. Atleast your I-131 and I-765 have been updated online and have touches. I got mine approved and the online status still shows under process. My I-485 is still not viewable online. U and I are sharing the same Boat! Am now anxiously wating to hear about the interview. Do keep me posted.

Best Wishes and once again, Congrats.

[immi_007 0]

thank u saspak.

So very soon i will get my ead n ap in mail.....thats good to know.....

i hope u will get ur interview soon......good luck!

[sasaqlain 24]

immi 007: You are VERY VERY Lucky, to have received your interview date that soon. I called CRIS today and the second officer said, since my case is being handled at the New York field office, the online processing time shows they are processing April 2008 cases. He said, its difficult to say when I should expect an interview letter. Depends. Seems like its a looooooooooooooooong wait. Will post if something comes up. Start looking for jobs.... It wont be long before the mail is in your hand.

[immi_007 0]

hi saspak,

Yesterday I received AP by mail (1 year validity).

I hope next mail shud b EAD.

I wish u good luck.

Thank you.

[sasaqlain 24]

Congrats Immi 007. Yes, the next one should be the EAD Card. I am currently awaiting the Learner'r Permit. Got the Interim Drivers Permit, but the picture card hasn't arrived yet. God knows when I'll hear about the Interview. I called them and they said, that the NY field office is currently processing cases of April 2008. Looking at it that way, I may not even get a letter for the next 8 months.