After sending the adjustment of status package,when will I receive my Work Authorization?

[canadian_wife 1,824]

Thanks :-) btw,Im a Canadian Citizen aswell .

Excellent, the US needs more of us down here

[Freedove7 17]

Canadians don't usually get I-94s as tourists. It's not a problem.

Oh ok,I will make a copy of the page in my passport where it was stamped to prove that I was inspected.

[Freedove7 17]

I was thinking maybe I should wait till after New Years to send my adjustment of status application,because things usually get hectic during the Holidays.I wouldnt want my application to get lost ! Plus the post office might be a mess.I just feel like people are usually in a party mood during this time of year and forget to stay organized and professional.Any thoughts. am I exaggerating a bit ?

[Chris921 13]

the question is would you rather delay it by over a month? i personally would send it in now, just make sure you have it track able to the lock box and all should be good, as soon as it enters the USCIS system you should be OK as you can keep on them on what is taking so long. I do think you're being slightly exaggerated on the humanity of bureaucracy employees i kid, but sending now you should be good

[Little_My 464]

I think you are fine sending it now. In any case you should not use USPS (in my opinion), but FedEx or UPS to mail it, and they tend to have a pretty good track record in getting packages to the right destination. If you have everything ready now, just mail it our and you will probably get your first NOA before Christmas. Just keep in mind that due to your overstay, you cannot leave the US until you have the physical GC in your hands, so no visiting Canada for the holidays..

[Freedove7 17]

the question is would you rather delay it by over a month? i personally would send it in now, just make sure you have it track able to the lock box and all should be good, as soon as it enters the USCIS system you should be OK as you can keep on them on what is taking so long. I do think you're being slightly exaggerated on the humanity of bureaucracy employees i kid, but sending now you should be good

Well I still need to get my medical exam done,so I'm not ready to send it just yet.My appointment is December.I will send it as soon as my medical is complete.

[Freedove7 17]

I think you are fine sending it now. In any case you should not use USPS (in my opinion), but FedEx or UPS to mail it, and they tend to have a pretty good track record in getting packages to the right destination. If you have everything ready now, just mail it our and you will probably get your first NOA before Christmas. Just keep in mind that due to your overstay, you cannot leave the US until you have the physical GC in your hands, so no visiting Canada for the holidays..

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LOL I haven't left the U.S. ever since I came 18 years go :-O..I can't wait to take my first vacation out of the U.S.Im excited.I would never ever leave without that document in my hand.No way.I think I will still be nervous leaving the U.S. even when I have my green card though .I've been out of status for so long !

[Freedove7 17]

I've been waiting 18 years for this ! Well not really because I didn't know that about my immigration status till I entered H.S.I couldnt work and drive like my peers and thats when it hit me that I was living a very restricted life.Living in the U.S. with so many limitations due to being out of status was and still is very difficult.I was fortunate enough to have been able to do all my schooling here and even obtain an Associates Degree 3 years ago,but after that , I have not been productive at all.Im in my 20's and never worked.So even socializing was difficult to di with no money in my pocket. .It's like my life has been on hold for practically my whole life.I had to be dependent on others for EVERYTHING.I tried adjusting my status twice ,but to no avail.This is my 3rd try and I hope everything goes well.My permanent resident father tried petitioning for me a few years ago ,but I got married before the process was over.Funny thing was,I got rejected right when a visa number became available.I was honest and notified immigration of my marital status and thats when my case was rejected.So now my American Citizen husband is petitioning for me.I hope all goes well.Wish me luck ! :-)

[Penguin_ie 5,995]

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[misswiss 6]

I've been waiting 18 years for this ! Well not really because I didn't know that about my immigration status till I entered H.S.I couldnt work and drive like my peers and thats when it hit me that I was living a very restricted life.Living in the U.S. with so many limitations due to being out of status was and still is very difficult.I was fortunate enough to have been able to do all my schooling here and even obtain an Associates Degree 3 years ago,but after that , I have not been productive at all.Im in my 20's and never worked.So even socializing was difficult to di with no money in my pocket. .It's like my life has been on hold for practically my whole life.I had to be dependent on others for EVERYTHING.I tried adjusting my status twice ,but to no avail.This is my 3rd try and I hope everything goes well.My permanent resident father tried petitioning for me a few years ago ,but I got married before the process was over.Funny thing was,I got rejected right when a visa number became available.I was honest and notified immigration of my marital status and thats when my case was rejected.So now my American Citizen husband is petitioning for me.I hope all goes well.Wish me luck ! :-)

I know EXACTLY what you mean!!!! I can't do anything either also because i have been out of status!!! i came when i was 18 and i had no idea it would turn that way!!! I hate not working, not driving, depending on others (unless it's my husband) and we just moved 20 mins away from downtown Atl so now i am stuck the very FIRST thing i will do when i get my EAD will be getting my DL and a car...I feel so lame when i dont even know how to drive and people younger than me have jobs and cars lol anyway good luck to you and you should definitely send as soon as you can just so you can be at a safe place because you are out of status right now...which means deportable..

[Freedove7 17]

I know EXACTLY what you mean!!!! I can't do anything either also because i have been out of status!!! i came when i was 18 and i had no idea it would turn that way!!! I hate not working, not driving, depending on others (unless it's my husband) and we just moved 20 mins away from downtown Atl so now i am stuck the very FIRST thing i will do when i get my EAD will be getting my DL and a car...I feel so lame when i dont even know how to drive and people younger than me have jobs and cars lol anyway good luck to you and you should definitely send as soon as you can just so you can be at a safe place because you are out of status right now...which means deportable..

Yea we are truing to send the application asap.Did you apply yet ?Where are you at in the process? good luck to you as well !!

[misswiss 6]

Yea we are truing to send the application asap.Did you apply yet ?Where are you at in the process? good luck to you as well !!

Yes I applied oct 4th....got my biometrics taken nov 4th...and my EAD has been approved dec 1st...so things are going pretty well...i am SUPER happy i can finally work and drive! Thank God.