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[Kath 0]

hi hammy

wow you have to carry your passport around with you...i thought you would of received a greencard by now...

90 days before it expires you have to remove conditions on permanent residency which is the I-751..

have you applied for a state ID mate would save you carrying the passport around with you...

will do a bit of research on that one paul...surely you would of had a greencard sent to you...or you could ask in the

CR1 forum...

jezz

because i got married within the week of arriving here we waited an extra week after being married and went to our local office and applied for my SSN....i think they tell you to go get it before you get married because some dont get married till ages after they arrive and there is a time frame that has to do with your I-94 in your passport ..you have to apply i think it is 76 days before the I-94 expires...as for applying in CA i dont know if you can the computers are all connected so im assuming you could...

take care gunna go get ready for my volunteer day...

kath

[girlfrmoz 1]

Hi Jezz...I think it is my signature on the bottom of my posts that is confusing. I applied for the SSN after I got married. You need to wait about 2 weeks after you arrive in the USA before you are on the system for them to find you and match up your details. It took about a week from applying to receiving the SSN it in the mail.

Cheers

Lyndel

[girlfrmoz 1]

Oh, Oh I just found out I have a job interview at Verizon on Monday morning.....YAY, FINALLY!!!!! Crossed fingers, toes, knees, legs and arms that I get it!!!!

[Kath 0]

ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh fantastic new lyndel.. good on ya...

will give ya a ring ...

take care

kath

[Poi_n_J 0]

Oh, Oh I just found out I have a job interview at Verizon on Monday morning.....YAY, FINALLY!!!!! Crossed fingers, toes, knees, legs and arms that I get it!!!!

Well done Lyndel.!! and Goodluck..!

That's J's phone company and he says they're good...got my fingers crossed for you..

Sorry, missed you out before Kel; ...Congrats on the VISA..!!!

[girlfrmoz 1]

Thanks Folks!!!

Hey Hammy, I don't know if I wished you Congrats on getting your job....so sorry if I haven't and CONGRATULATIONS!!! :dance:

I love it that things are starting to happen for all of us!!! YAY!!!!

[SharynY 2]

about those fees..

thankfully i'm saving up money... to ease the strain on my future hubby....

[Moonie 0]

Lot's of amazing things are happening these days on the boards!

Tristessa- Congrats on your visa I am sure you are happy to have that out of the way!

Hampster- Good luck with your interview. I visit Home Depot quite often! Knock em dead!

Kath-We still have not set a date yet. I think it will just be us two when we do get married, I would like to get married on a beach but we will see. Funds dictate everything. I just can't wait till he gets here. I simply adore him.

Girlfrmoz-I look forward to seeing your wedding dress! And I hope that you will enjoy SF also.

[jezz85 0]

Thanks Lyndel, you answered my question perfectly Yep, I need mine for all that fun military benefit stuff too My DF has put in for a couple of extra days leave when we get back to MD to get that stuff done. Good times ahead

And Kath, you answered the reason why some people get the SSN before marriage, of course, some people DO wait till near the end of the 3 months.

Its an interesting issue you bring up with the whole waiting two weeks before getting the SSN thing... two weeks makes it... 26th of July... hmmm. Seems like we'd be cutting it a little fine. Any thoughts? I'm thinking

1) try to get the SSN right after marriage so, not waiting 2 weeks after arrival.

2) If that doesn't work I guess I will send the AOS without the SSN and wait for the RFE that will surely come

Guys, any thoughts?

[Kath 0]

hi jezz

dont stress too much over the SSN with regards to the AOS mate...if you dont have one you cant put one in huh...i know of a couple of people who applied for the AOS without SSN's ...

the reason you should wait two weeks is for all your information you hand over at the POE gets put in the system... that you have arrived .... and sometimes it might take longer too...do a search on SSN in here you will find heaps of info mate..

well hubs just got home from work..

talk to ya soon

kath

[girlfrmoz 1]

Hi Jezz,

You also get an official receipt/letter at the time you apply for your SSN and you can use it until the SSN Card arrives eg, when you get a job. I used it for my Army spouse stuff until the card arrived.

Hey Moonie, at least you will be getting married in Summer, so the beach would be lovely. Jake and I just got married by ourselves, money was tight but it was still special especially his Walmart wedding ring that we got cause we are still waiting for his stolen wedding ring to be returned (the case is still going on in court).

Oh god my hubby is being sooky tonight it's making me laugh...he's such a goofy goof!

Cheers

Lyndel

[Elle 0]

Hi All!Just wanted to drop a quick line...Eric is still here so we been a bit busay

CONGRATS Kath on the job!! Erics mum actually has worked for Kmart for over 35yrs!!

CONGRATS Kel on your visa!

Hope those who are waiting for their NOA2s get it soooon!

Lyndel & Paul - hope to hear good news with the Verizon & Home Depot gig!

Paul - your greencard should arrive soon...I have read instances where it has taken 3 months. But maybe make an InfoPass appnt? I will be entering on a similar visa - im on the IR1. How long did it take before you got your SSN?

Hope everyone is doing gooood!!

This vacation hasnt been the best (poor ####### been sick and one of my dogs got a middle ear infection so ) but I am still glad we got some us time b4 I make the move.

Eric's leaving on Tuesday then 2 weeks later I'll be joining him ... I cannot wait!!

PS

Still need to lose weight lol

Edited June 1, 2007 by Elle

[hampster 0]

Hiya Elle

Thanks for your well wishes on my Interview at Home Depot this Arvo

As well as Everyone else that has wished me luck for my Interview thanks a bunch .

Cheryl took me down to SS Office on the Thursday,

and I recieved it on the Following Wednesday.

Just make sure you take your passport with you and show them the

IRI VISA as when you do your POE THEY WILL STAMP IT ON THE ACTUAL VISA.

And make sure you have your Address in the USA Written down to give to them.

Btw Lyndel... we use Verizon for both Internet (FIOS) as well as Cell Phone.

And why is Jake being SOOKY LALA? LOL

Anyone that has come across the Big Puddle..

Notice how different the Toilet Paper is here

Just a observation on my part..

Enjoy the rest of the time that you have with Eric,

and hope your doggie gets better soon.

Cheers

Paul

Edited June 1, 2007 by hampster

[hampster 0]

Just recieved my(2 YEAR) Permanent Resident Card in the Post today!!!!!!

YIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPIIEEEEEEEEE SKIIIIIIIIIIPPPPPPYYYYYYYYY

Getting ready for my Interview @ Home Depot B) at 5pm Massachusetts Time (TODAY)Friday

I Hope everyone is feeling as good as I am AT THIS PARTICULAR POINT IN TIME !!!

CHEERS

PAUL

Edited June 1, 2007 by hampster

[hampster 0]

Hello All

Well I went for the Interview @ Home Depot this Arvo @ 5pm..

And was Interviewed by the HR Manager for about 25 minutes...

And he said Well Paul first off You have to go to the Local Hospital

On Monday to get Drug Tested.. No Biggie .. I don't do Drugs..

He will Recieve the Results prolly by Next Wednesday..

Then he took all my details down and said..

We will be doing a Background Check..and should have that back by Next Wednesdsay.

And once we get Both the Drug Test and The Background Check Done..

We will Call you in for a 8 HOUR ORIENTATION NIGHT.. PROLLY 9PM - 6AM

And it's Paid Orientation.. with video on customer service,, and their S.O.P.

As he said if we Employ you Paul you will be doing 3rd Shift..

Doing Recieved Stock teardown and Replentishment of racks,

Through out the whole store Hours are 9pm -6am Monday - Friday

So I am hoping that all goes well with Orientation and be

EMPLOYED BY NEXT FRIDAY as temp for 90 days,

then after 90 days .. We as in the Department Manager and Myself,

And discuss how they think I went and if they like me,

then they will offer me Full -Time Work

So fingers Crossed please lol.

I hope all is well with all my VJ Friends and ya'all are feeling the Luuuurrrve

Cheers

Paul

Edited June 1, 2007 by hampster