AOS December 2011 Filers!

[HappyMama 0]

The four of us got there 45 mins early. We needed ID and NOAs for all of us. Go through a metal detector, don't have any metal on you. No knives either, but cell phones with cameras are okay unless you are in, um, Santa Ana I think. Go to the window, leave your papers, wait. Wait. Wait more. Got called at 11am when appointment was at 9:30am and we got there early.

First they swear you in. Then they wanted passports and then asked questions to make sure you are you. Then they go through the application and ask questions about what you filled out. As long as you know the answers you're fine. Then they ask questions like are you a terrorist or practice polygamy, etc. Then they go through a huge folder and ask for documents. We brought it all and they wanted an original marriage cert, divorce papers for us, and name changes for the kids. Then they wanted to see we have joint stuff like electric bill, credit cards, etc. Then pictures. We only had 2 but that was fine, I wish we had more. That was all. She said we are approved and we were making small talk when the EAD came up and she took the card. Had we said nothing she'd not even know it existed, grrr. Total interview time about 30 mins.

No cells phones are not supposed to be allowed, my ipod made the security officer check my purse to see what it was.

Congrats on the good news!

Thinking about it we weren't asked any of the No questions, lol

[Robert&Karen 264]

The SS card does say "Valid For Work Only with DHS Authorization". They said we can apply for a new one with the GC. So we are dead in the water.

[mdbr 1]

Today I got an email saying that my card was approved, which is weird because they had already sent TWO emails saying it was in production. It also said they mailed a NOTICE saying it was approved. If it was already in production, why is it being approved now? Also, on the website my case moved back from Card/Document Production to Post Decision Activity. Has this happened to anybody else?

OPSSS nevermind, I just got another txt saying this:

The USPS reported that they picked up mail from USCIS containing your new card on February 21, 2012.

sounds like they just wanted to mess with me a bit.

[God fearing 13]

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Did you apply for SS card when you got your EAD. Your social security card should be enough for the job if it doesn't say "Valid For Work Only with DHS Authorization". They take these documents from everyone. It's a regular procedure.

If this is true (regular practice) then I would suggest ppl go and re/apply for SSN ASAP, once EAD is in hand.

Edited February 22, 2012 by Al & Afiah

[Robert&Karen 264]

EAD and SS go together. Now we have to wait for the GC to redo the SS.

[Ines1987 3]

Congrats to everyone who got their EAD/AP or even got the approval already!!

We're still waiting to hear something about EAD or finally getting an interview letter... *sitting waiting wishing*

[Annep 0]

Had to go in labor for USCIS to send me a notification about EAD card production... though they send me the second one today too)

interview on the 1st of March.. afraid not to get properly ready with my baby girl on my hands

[mdbr 1]

this might be a silly question, but for those of you who got your EADs already, do they send a txt when it's delivered? is it the type of thing you have to sign upon receiving?

[knight_tz 0]

this might be a silly question, but for those of you who got your EADs already, do they send a txt when it's delivered? is it the type of thing you have to sign upon receiving?

I got the message and you don't have to sign. It comes to the mailbox. It's the regular envelope. However their online system is really unreliable so don't be suppressed if you first find the envelope and than get the message. This happened to me with both, interview letter and EAD.

[Moomin 292]

Congrats to everyone who got their EAD/AP or even got the approval already!!

We're still waiting to hear something about EAD or finally getting an interview letter... *sitting waiting wishing*

Try posting a grumpy fb status. My EAD got approved 5 days after. Just a coincidence though. I just had my first job interview today, nice to get a bit out to see the world hasn't stopped for the past 5-6 months afterall! : ) You're adjusting from a J1 visa, right? I'm guessing you'll have an interview. Am hoping you'll hear something soon, just to at least see some sort of progress.

[Moomin 292]

Had to go in labor for USCIS to send me a notification about EAD card production... though they send me the second one today too)

interview on the 1st of March.. afraid not to get properly ready with my baby girl on my hands

Aww.. Congrats:) At least you didn't go into labor 2 hours before the interview. Hope your husband is helping you to get the documents ready, and everything else too.

[HappyMama 0]

Had to go in labor for USCIS to send me a notification about EAD card production... though they send me the second one today too)

interview on the 1st of March.. afraid not to get properly ready with my baby girl on my hands

Congrats!!!

And don't worry there was a new born there when I went, no one batted an eye

[Ines1987 3]

Try posting a grumpy fb status. My EAD got approved 5 days after. Just a coincidence though. I just had my first job interview today, nice to get a bit out to see the world hasn't stopped for the past 5-6 months afterall! : ) You're adjusting from a J1 visa, right? I'm guessing you'll have an interview. Am hoping you'll hear something soon, just to at least see some sort of progress.

Haha, I should try that, just for the heck of it ;-)

Yea, we're expecting to have t go to an interview because I am adjusting from J1, but I honestly don't care too much how much longer we have to wait for the interview, I just wanna be able to go back to work... Sitting at home is not my cup of tea...

[Moomin 292]

Haha, I should try that, just for the heck of it ;-)

Yea, we're expecting to have t go to an interview because I am adjusting from J1, but I honestly don't care too much how much longer we have to wait for the interview, I just wanna be able to go back to work... Sitting at home is not my cup of tea...

Totally understand. One thing is choosing not work or take some weeks off but feeling forced to walk around for xx months.. Not my style either.

[mdbr 1]

Got my EAD today!!!!!!