MAY 2010

[elus 3]

I called my school's international students office to inform them I changed my status. It went like this:

Me: I'm just calling to tell you I changed my status from international student to pending PR, because I got married. I was just wondering if there's anything I need to do?

Her: (in annoyed tone) If you want to immigrate, you need to get a lawyer.

Me: NO, I'm saying I already applied for it. I am just INFORMING YOU, because I'm wondering if there's anything I need to do to let (school) know.

Her: No, just change your address on our website if you move.

Me: Ok, bye.

Anyway it was a pretty pointless phone call. I'm already done with my coursework, so I don't need the tuition reduction. I was annoyed that she, the "immigration counselor" at a university with #2 international student enrollment in the USA, was completely clueless and giving students erroneous advice like "you need a lawyer". Most people probably don't! I hope no poor student takes her advice.

You are right most of immigration officers that work in the university international office dont know anything on how to migrate.I was in that shoe before until I met the real woman in charge,She was so polite and told me what to do,even before I filed.She said I should bring my NOA I-485.When it finally came I sent it to her and my profile was adjusted to pending permanent resident.I havent stay up to a year here in Texas to enable me qualify of in-state tuition.

[meijie 9]

AOS APPROVED!!!!!! I just received my approval notice today and I am EXTRA EXCITED!!!!!! Hubby checked the mail this morning and waited till now to give it to me. He picked a fight and then told me about it...TIME TO CELEBRATE!!!! GC should come in the mail soon!!! Thank you visajourney ;-)

Congratulations!!! :dance:

[elus 3]

My interview is 31-8-2010 in Irving Dallas,

Just want know if my preparation is ok with what we have.

1. ***Joint two bank accounts,

,2 *** AT&T internet bill

3 *** Energy bill.

4. *** Joint family phone bills,

5. *** Notarized Affidavit from friend of living together.

6. *** letters address to both of us or to the same address.

7. *** wedding photos and photos before marriage up to 350 pics.

8. *** Her US passport and driver license name change to married name.

9. *** My learner permit driver license card with the same address.

10. ***Joint or family LA LITNESS bill .

11. ***Hotel receipt for our honeymoon.

12. ***A trip together to North Carolina,whitehouse,Baltimore,virginia in July to see her parent again(That would proof plane ticket and photo taken).

13 *** Her Social security card now on our marriage name.

My wife has her own house and she is still paying for the loan and the bank cant add me to it as co-owner because no SSN,no job,

I am student and I have my health insurance card already from the school and my wife's insurance is from the state,very cheap and she doesnt wants to loose that. Until we have much money to get a good insurance like the one I have in school.

Also for car insurance,she has but I cant be added now because I am still learning on how to drive.I am in a driving school.

Will the above make sense to the IO .

[hoppla 1]

My interview is 31-8-2010 in Irving Dallas,

Just want know if my preparation is ok with what we have.

1. ***Joint two bank accounts,

,2 *** AT&T internet bill

3 *** Energy bill.

4. *** Joint family phone bills,

5. *** Notarized Affidavit from friend of living together.

6. *** letters address to both of us or to the same address.

7. *** wedding photos and photos before marriage up to 350 pics.

8. *** Her US passport and driver license name change to married name.

9. *** My learner permit driver license card with the same address.

10. ***Joint or family LA LITNESS bill .

11. ***Hotel receipt for our honeymoon.

12. ***A trip together to North Carolina,whitehouse,Baltimore,virginia in July to see her parent again(That would proof plane ticket and photo taken).

13 *** Her Social security card now on our marriage name.

My wife has her own house and she is still paying for the loan and the bank cant add me to it as co-owner because no SSN,no job,

I am student and I have my health insurance card already from the school and my wife's insurance is from the state,very cheap and she doesnt wants to loose that. Until we have much money to get a good insurance like the one I have in school.

Also for car insurance,she has but I cant be added now because I am still learning on how to drive.I am in a driving school.

Will the above make sense to the IO .

This looks good to me. Just remember to bring the marriage license as well I have my interview in Irving too, Aug 17. I will share my experience with you on here and maybe that will help as well.

[elus 3]

This looks good to me. Just remember to bring the marriage license as well I have my interview in Irving too, Aug 17. I will share my experience with you on here and maybe that will help as well.

Thanks very much,the marriage license is a must.Please do I will be very happy to have a share of your experience.I wish you good Luck.

[SweetApple08 2]

I called my school's international students office to inform them I changed my status. It went like this:

Me: I'm just calling to tell you I changed my status from international student to pending PR, because I got married. I was just wondering if there's anything I need to do?

Her: (in annoyed tone) If you want to immigrate, you need to get a lawyer.

Me: NO, I'm saying I already applied for it. I am just INFORMING YOU, because I'm wondering if there's anything I need to do to let (school) know.

Her: No, just change your address on our website if you move.

Me: Ok, bye.

Anyway it was a pretty pointless phone call. I'm already done with my coursework, so I don't need the tuition reduction. I was annoyed that she, the "immigration counselor" at a university with #2 international student enrollment in the USA, was completely clueless and giving students erroneous advice like "you need a lawyer". Most people probably don't! I hope no poor student takes her advice.

At least your ISO picked up the phone and talked to you. The school I go to does not give me a phone number for the ISO at all. Anything I have (any question) I have to talk to other people and these other people give me an answer. I just know the name of the ISO because it is in the I-20. my ISO is an alien from outer space and can't talk to students who pay a lot of money. I wish I knew that from the start.

My other ISO from another school was wonderful, helped me with everything, I guess I got used to her and now this situation is quite diferent.

[hoppla 1]

My ISO was like your first one, she helped us with everything, taxes, immigration questions, OPT etc etc etc. and this was in grad school when you would think they would care less than undergrad.

[engineer21 51]

AOS APPROVED!!!!!! I just received my approval notice today and I am EXTRA EXCITED!!!!!! Hubby checked the mail this morning and waited till now to give it to me. He picked a fight and then told me about it...TIME TO CELEBRATE!!!! GC should come in the mail soon!!! Thank you visajourney ;-)

Congratulations Mrs. Foster!

[Leigh Ann 8]

Okay, finally some progress. I got two letter yesterday from USCIS one stated that that on 07-23-2010 your EAD document was approved, allow so 30days to receive document by mail. The second letter was my approved advance parole document..... Still no updates on the uscis webpage since 06-18th. Now come on interview letter.

Congrats!! So happy for you!!

AOS APPROVED!!!!!! I just received my approval notice today and I am EXTRA EXCITED!!!!!! Hubby checked the mail this morning and waited till now to give it to me. He picked a fight and then told me about it...TIME TO CELEBRATE!!!! GC should come in the mail soon!!! Thank you visajourney ;-)

Congrats!! That's awesome. Well, maybe not the fight, but the approval, for sure.

[SweetApple08 2]

My ISO was like your first one, she helped us with everything, taxes, immigration questions, OPT etc etc etc. and this was in grad school when you would think they would care less than undergrad.

yeap my firts ISO put everything together for me for my OPT and gave me some info on marriage so I had no need to ask a lawyer, very helpful lady (the best)

[hoppla 1]

Ok, so I have a question now that was asked in the April filers forum. Did any of you who had your interviews already have to bring your co-sponsors original documents? If you had a co-sponsor that is. They have copies of everything that was sent in with the application, but I never really thought that I had to bring my co-sponsors originals, I don't feel comfortable asking her for it even if it is just one day.

[besaangel 17]

I called my school's international students office to inform them I changed my status. It went like this:

Me: I'm just calling to tell you I changed my status from international student to pending PR, because I got married. I was just wondering if there's anything I need to do?

Her: (in annoyed tone) If you want to immigrate, you need to get a lawyer.

Me: NO, I'm saying I already applied for it. I am just INFORMING YOU, because I'm wondering if there's anything I need to do to let (school) know.

Her: No, just change your address on our website if you move.

Me: Ok, bye.

Anyway it was a pretty pointless phone call. I'm already done with my coursework, so I don't need the tuition reduction. I was annoyed that she, the "immigration counselor" at a university with #2 international student enrollment in the USA, was completely clueless and giving students erroneous advice like "you need a lawyer". Most people probably don't! I hope no poor student takes her advice.

ummm wow, ok Some DSOs are just clueless... I went in to see mine last week and she just took a copy of my GC, deleted me out of the SEVIS system and told me to make sure I applied for Financial Aid for Spring

And to answer a question,I dont think ya co-sponsr dont have to pay back the Fin aid but I hope someone comes along and verifies this

[Leigh Ann 8]

Ok, so I have a question now that was asked in the April filers forum. Did any of you who had your interviews already have to bring your co-sponsors original documents? If you had a co-sponsor that is. They have copies of everything that was sent in with the application, but I never really thought that I had to bring my co-sponsors originals, I don't feel comfortable asking her for it even if it is just one day.

I think I remember my lawyer telling me that we should bring the originals, but I'd also be interested to hear if people were asked for it/what they brought.

[SOULEY8946 1]

HELLO EVERYONE INTERVIEW LETTER JUST CAME IN FOR SEPTEMBER 02 2:00PM :dance: :dance:

[hoppla 1]

HELLO EVERYONE INTERVIEW LETTER JUST CAME IN FOR SEPTEMBER 02 2:00PM :dance: :dance:

Congrats!!