March 2010 filers

[MP0009 4]

Anyone who filed in March 2010? We can update the progress in this thread.

I actually filled end of April 2010, I just got my reciept notices for all 3 forms, i-130, i-485 and work employment.

I am waiting for the biometrics appnt now, I see here it is possible to walk in before your scheduled appnt? So you just take your letter and go to the place and wait?

First time I read about how they didnt want to do it? DO you know, Does it depend on something? or just on their mood /amount of people they have on a given day?

Good Luck ! (Yea its hard to wait patiently)

Thanks in advance for all the info

[Alla 3]

I actually filled end of April 2010, I just got my reciept notices for all 3 forms, i-130, i-485 and work employment.

I am waiting for the biometrics appnt now, I see here it is possible to walk in before your scheduled appnt? So you just take your letter and go to the place and wait?

First time I read about how they didnt want to do it? DO you know, Does it depend on something? or just on their mood /amount of people they have on a given day?

Good Luck ! (Yea its hard to wait patiently)

Thanks in advance for all the info

Sure it's possible! Take your letter, original marriage license and 2 types of ID (passport and driver's license). It doesn't say all this on the NOA but they ask for it in some ASC (for example Atlanta).

Go there early and wait in line. I hope they will let you in!

[davaocitygirl 0]

Twenty-two days since biometrics done. Still not a second NOA. Boo hoo.

[Summerluv 0]

Seems like March filers are getting their interview notices now... I check my mailbox anxiously everyday, but so far nothing =( Since it took me over 3 weeks to get the biometrics notice, I'm really worried that it might take a lot longer than usual to get my interview notice too... =(

Anyone else heard anything on EAD?

[surfmania 0]

Hello, Feb Filers

I had interview yesterday and thought some of you might be interested in my story.

When we arrived at Federal building around 13:00, there wasn’t long line, but was moving slow.

We got into the building around 13:20 and turned in our appointment letter at window.

There were roughly 40 people in the room.

We were called around 14:10 (appointment was for 13:45).

IT was Hawaiian lady. I am Japanese with dark skin, so look like Hawaiian, we got married in Hawaii, We have been to Hawaii many times, and we will have wedding ceremony in Hawaii, so good indication!!

After sworn out, IO asked us to see if we had another supporting document that we want to submit, and I told her that I have pictures (I ran to CVS early in the morning on this day for one hour photo), she said that she would check later. She started off normal question’ Where and When did you guys meet?” I answered and she was satisfied, except 9 yrs relationship… that she wanted to focus on, “Why did you wait to get married till now? , was her parents happy about marriage? , who put effort keep relationship etc… “ not as IO, it was more likely questions from her relative, just one word, “OUT OF CURIOSITY” This took most part of our interview, as she was checking all document (I-485), she threw couple questions to my wife, just confirmation of info that were on I-485, and when IO reached to my wife’s passport, she pulled her I-94 out, as you know, it is another good sign, and she said, I will give you a residency card, and I acted like nothing, and looked at my wife, she looked like she didn’t hear anything (She actually missed that one), so I thought I mis-heard this or something, coz it was still middle of interview.

We had little bit of problem with address on our both driver’s license that show our parent’s house address. She just briefly explained how it could be a problem.

Overall, I felt like that we were talking with my grandma, she pointed out and addressed how marriage life should be and husband treats his wife etc…

At the end of meeting, she printed out a letter and stamped for approval.

It was long journey and I really think that we could not accomplish without everyone’s help here, so I greatly appreciated all help and encouragement I got from you guys.

I hope that I would see your successful stories shortly.

Thanks,

[Winonan 3]

Seems like most of March filers never really got their EAD before they got their interview notice. Seems like they just make you wait till you get your GC. This sucks big. It sucks going to job interviews (which is already hard to come by) and having to tell them you probably have to wait for a work permit for at least 2 months. Employers don't want to wait that long.

[Alla 3]

Seems like most of March filers never really got their EAD before they got their interview notice. Seems like they just make you wait till you get your GC. This sucks big. It sucks going to job interviews (which is already hard to come by) and having to tell them you probably have to wait for a work permit for at least 2 months. Employers don't want to wait that long.

I think it's good. You don't need EAD for 2 weeks. They make this process very fast nowadays. Also they save a lot of money on EADs (anyway we didn't pay for it). I understand when waiting is at least 6-12 months but couple weeks you will be fine.

[luckykat 1]

Seems like most of March filers never really got their EAD before they got their interview notice. Seems like they just make you wait till you get your GC. This sucks big. It sucks going to job interviews (which is already hard to come by) and having to tell them you probably have to wait for a work permit for at least 2 months. Employers don't want to wait that long.

Are you still in valid F-1 status? You might be able to apply for CPT, which will allow you to work while still maintaining student status. I think I saw one of your previous posts that you're graduating in May, but if you really want to do this, you can apply for a class during the summer and remain eligible for CPT. This is what my international student adviser suggested to me when I asked her about working while waiting for my EAD. (I'm graduating in June.) Fortunately for me, my EAD arrived 2 days before my job started, but if it had been delayed I still would have the CPT.

[nats6624 0]

Hello, Feb Filers

I had interview yesterday and thought some of you might be interested in my story.

When we arrived at Federal building around 13:00, there wasn’t long line, but was moving slow.

We got into the building around 13:20 and turned in our appointment letter at window.

There were roughly 40 people in the room.

We were called around 14:10 (appointment was for 13:45).

IT was Hawaiian lady. I am Japanese with dark skin, so look like Hawaiian, we got married in Hawaii, We have been to Hawaii many times, and we will have wedding ceremony in Hawaii, so good indication!!

After sworn out, IO asked us to see if we had another supporting document that we want to submit, and I told her that I have pictures (I ran to CVS early in the morning on this day for one hour photo), she said that she would check later. She started off normal question’ Where and When did you guys meet?” I answered and she was satisfied, except 9 yrs relationship… that she wanted to focus on, “Why did you wait to get married till now? , was her parents happy about marriage? , who put effort keep relationship etc… “ not as IO, it was more likely questions from her relative, just one word, “OUT OF CURIOSITY” This took most part of our interview, as she was checking all document (I-485), she threw couple questions to my wife, just confirmation of info that were on I-485, and when IO reached to my wife’s passport, she pulled her I-94 out, as you know, it is another good sign, and she said, I will give you a residency card, and I acted like nothing, and looked at my wife, she looked like she didn’t hear anything (She actually missed that one), so I thought I mis-heard this or something, coz it was still middle of interview.

We had little bit of problem with address on our both driver’s license that show our parent’s house address. She just briefly explained how it could be a problem.

Overall, I felt like that we were talking with my grandma, she pointed out and addressed how marriage life should be and husband treats his wife etc…

At the end of meeting, she printed out a letter and stamped for approval.

It was long journey and I really think that we could not accomplish without everyone’s help here, so I greatly appreciated all help and encouragement I got from you guys.

I hope that I would see your successful stories shortly.

Thanks,

Congratulations!!! Glad you had a smooth interview! You should post this in the February filers group since there are only a couple of people left for interviews!

[surfmania 0]

Correction: I meant to "March Filers" as I am March filer.

In addiotion: I got "Touched" on I-485 and I-130 couple hours after the interveiw.

I-485 - Card Production ordered, this was just from "Acceptance"

I-130 - Still in "Initial Review"

[ninnie 0]

Correction: I meant to "March Filers" as I am March filer.

In addiotion: I got "Touched" on I-485 and I-130 couple hours after the interveiw.

I-485 - Card Production ordered, this was just from "Acceptance"

I-130 - Still in "Initial Review"

Hi surfmania,

Congratulations to you and your spouse.

Thanks for the quick feedback!

Your the first person to be interviewed for march applicants!

Way to start in a very light and good vibe.

All the best for the rest of us!

[Winonan 3]

Are you still in valid F-1 status? You might be able to apply for CPT, which will allow you to work while still maintaining student status. I think I saw one of your previous posts that you're graduating in May, but if you really want to do this, you can apply for a class during the summer and remain eligible for CPT. This is what my international student adviser suggested to me when I asked her about working while waiting for my EAD. (I'm graduating in June.) Fortunately for me, my EAD arrived 2 days before my job started, but if it had been delayed I still would have the CPT.

I'm graduating tomorrow. I have a job interview on Monday. I'm not expecting much though (first interview ever). I'm also going to try to do a walk in biometrics on Tuesday. See how that goes. I am also talking to a army recruiter sometime next week to see if I can join with conditional green card.

[icepeck 1]

Hello,

I just received a text msg and an email from USCIS regarding my EAD.-- on May 6, 2010, 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........

I thank you all for your support.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

I was just looking through your timeline and noticed it doesn't include interview. You didn't have it?

Why?

I'm curious, because my hubby is deployed to a hot zone right now and won't be back till late fall so I'm just thinking maybe some people don't have to attend an interview. What were yours circumstances?

Thank you

Not all K1's have an interview because we were interviewed for our K1 visa in our home country. It's a "luck of the draw" thing for us. Astrids a K1 AOS filer.

[Otto 83]

**Parallel Topics Merged into a single thread (may appear out of sync due to being 'sewn' together).

Good Luck Everyone