What is next to do when already in the US?

[Steve and Nor 0]

While waiting for your flight here, spend as much time as you can with your family and friends in Pinas co'z you are really going to miss them. My first 2 weeks was exciting coz I was busy with hubby and going places and do stuff together but later I realized...wait a min, I am not here for a vacation...this is my new home now...my new life...and then later hubby find me crying secretly at night when I miss my family LOL Just be prepared to deal with homesickness. When you get here, you might want to apply for SSN if you are planning to work right away. With the immigration matter, you don't have much things to do yet until you applied for removal of conditions...and that would be 90 days before your conditional GC expires.

Have a fun and safe trip!

Hi There,

I understand, the stamp which would be given to me at the POE is my temporary GC, right?

With my temporary GC, can I already apply for a job provided I have the SSN?

Where can I apply for an SSN?

I plan to work January or February when winter is over as for sure I will be doing a lot of adjustments. But I want to help my Hubby by having my own job, hopefully early next year.

By the way I will going there on a CR1 visa. I just need some clarifications if I got it well.

* I would get my GC within 30 days, ryt?

* Then 3 months before the expiration of my two-year GC, I need to file for AOS?

Thank you ellmvl.

1. The temp GC is just a stamp in your passport. They will write down your "A" number and your date of entry.

2. If you opted (checked the box in your DS230 form) to receive your SSN once you enter US, you will get your SSN in your mailbox in two to three weeks time from the date that you arrive in US. If not, you have to go to SS Office and apply for one.

3. You need the SSN when you go apply for a job or when you open a bank account. DON'T GIVE YOUR SSN to anyone!!! Di pareho sa Pinas that we show our SSS ID as an ID for everything.

4. You will likewise get your GC in two to three weeks.

5. You do NOT file AOS since you are already a GC holder. You will however have to REMOVE CONDITIONS 90 days prior to the expiry date printed on your GC.

6. What you need to do, go read the Driver's Manual and get a Learner's permit. If you know how to drive, you can get your Driver's License. If you fail on your written test for the Learner's Permit... don't worry... BUT do get a STATE ID. The State ID will be your identification just in case you get questioned by police or you need it to open a bank account in lieu of Driver's License.

Congratulations!! Looking forward to more of your post about your new life in US.

Send me an email every now and then.

IVY

Ivy,

Thank you so much. I will send you an email later. I could not open my yahoo right now. I am still very busy packing.

My flight will be on Tuesday night at 10 pm and will arrive at Los Angeles at 6:45 pm.. hahaha. ( late sila ng 16 hours kc).

Maraming salamat Ivy. I really need your help on what to do next when I will be in the US.hahaha. Do you still use the same email add?

I am so happy for you. You will have a cute baby for sure.

Nor

[Steve and Nor 0]

Yes, I remember Ichecked that box in my DS230 but was not thinking about it anymore. hahaha

Thank you also for telling that I am not suppose to give my SSN to anymore. I think it is scary.

Mariel, thank you Girl.

[Steve and Nor 0]

Thank you Everyone for your reply.

I really could not think of anything right now but my flight to my Hubby's place. hahaha.

It does not snow in CA but my mother-in-law is warning me about the weather there right now. It will be real cold for me.

thank you again

[Tito Jorge 0]

There is nothing for you to do except enjoy life with your husband ...

Two weeks after you arrive you will get your 2 year greencard in the mail ... within the 90 days before that card expires you will submit I-751 to get your 10 year greencard ...

Your Social Security card will also come in the mail a week to 2 weeks after you get your 2 year greencard ...

Once you have both your 2 year green card and your social security card ... you could apply for a California drivers licence if you plan to drive ... if not then you can apply for a California ID Card ... either of these will serve as your primary ID ...

You will not need to apply for work authorization (EAD) because your greencard authorizes you to work ...

-- George

[Lingladyinred19 13]

Hello.. I arrive here NOV 17, 2009 na. I got my SSN -November 28, 2009

Now what next? i haven't recieve my GREEN CARD and WELCOME LETTER?? as they said..

:-) god bless all

[RVIANE♛ 5]

Hello.. I arrive here NOV 17, 2009 na. I got my SSN -November 28, 2009

Now what next? i haven't recieve my GREEN CARD and WELCOME LETTER?? as they said..

:-) god bless all

dont worry you might recieve your welcome letter by next week busy lang kse this week with the thanksgiving haba ng vacation 4 days i got my GC after 2 months Immigration Officer told me the waiting period of my GC to arrive is 9months learn the driver's manual and enjoy the life here

[chinese_mutt 11]

Hello!

Yep! Still got the same email (gmail one)... if you need any help email ka lang. I'll send you my cel number if you like and you can give me a call kung mabored ka dito. Hehe.

thanks! Ttyl!