Time Frame and "copies" for AOS

[Justdazed 1]

So I had my interview on Tuesday APPROVED - YAY!

I've been searching the forums and gathering information, however I still have a couple of questions.

So far I have deducted that the process is:

POE -> Married -> File for AOS (G-325a, I-864, I-485, I-765 & I-131) -> 2 Weeks from POE for SSN -> Work?

Now my questions are - How long is it till I am able to work? I've heard 2 - 3 months I just wanted confirmation. Why is the I-765 optional? How would you gain work authorization otherwise (I'm filing for my EAD with my AOS)?

When submitting my passport "copy" or marriage certificate "copy" would these need to be notiarized?

... and lastly I was talking with my insurance company and the lady said that I wouldn't be able to have vehicle insurance under my name until I have my green card? Is that true? You can get your US drivers licence with your SSN right?

Thank you everyone, all of your answers really help me out

[john_and_marlene 162]

Why is the I-765 optional? How would you gain work authorization otherwise

Not everyone is wanting to work right away.

[tomica52 0]

No you can have car insuarence without a green card. Insurance company does not really care about your status, but you do need to have a SSN.

Alex

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

py" or marriage certificate "copy" would these need to be notiarized?

No. Just plain photocopies. It says so in the I-485 instructions. Though the USCIS can request originals of anything. You will need originals for the interview.

[Garfield fan 0]

No you can have car insuarence without a green card. Insurance company does not really care about your status, but you do need to have a SSN.

Alex

Hmmm, I got mine without green card nor SSN. I am with Progressive.

[Justdazed 1]

No. Just plain photocopies. It says so in the I-485 instructions. Though the USCIS can request originals of anything. You will need originals for the interview.

ok thank you

No you can have car insuarence without a green card. Insurance company does not really care about your status, but you do need to have a SSN.

Alex

That's what I thought - geez people sure like throwing me for a loop

Edited July 16, 2006 by bride2be

[pj1959us 0]

So I had my interview on Tuesday APPROVED - YAY! Congratulations!

I've been searching the forums and gathering information, however I still have a couple of questions.

So far I have deducted that the process is:

POE -> Married -> File for AOS (G-325a, I-864, I-485, I-765 & I-131) -> 2 Weeks from POE for SSN -> Work? It will probably take longer than 2 weeks from POE for you to obtain your SSN

Now my questions are - How long is it till I am able to work? I've heard 2 - 3 months I just wanted confirmation. From what I have seen, it is normally around that time period to receive the EAD. Why is the I-765 optional? Because you don't have to work. How would you gain work authorization otherwise (I'm filing for my EAD with my AOS)? Once the AOS is approved you would be able to work if you didn't receive the EAD.

When submitting my passport "copy" or marriage certificate "copy" would these need to be notiarized? No, but do be sure that the marriage certificate/license is the stamped one from the county recorder's office...a xerox copy of it is sufficient to submit with the I-485.

... and lastly I was talking with my insurance company and the lady said that I wouldn't be able to have vehicle insurance under my name until I have my green card? Is that true? That can vary depending on the insurance company, and many will charge higher rates until you have been in US for "X" amount of years. You can get your US drivers licence with your SSN right? Yes, along with any other documentation required by your state's DMV.