Problems renting an apartment

[frombrazil 6]

I meant "thanks" but the auto-correct...

[DandT14 272]

Update: we went to an upscale place and they were nor very familiar with immigrations laws and such but promised to make their own research and see what they could do for us. They gave us a call shortly after and told me they'd only need my passport, NOA1 of the AOS and my Social Security number. Within three days we were approved and we have just signed e lease with them. They explained to me that Even without the "Fair Housing Law" (you can't turn down applicants based on their nationality), the law is clear on the memorandum saying that it's a period of authorized stay and Social Security Administration would never issue a Social Security number without proper documentation. We are very happy that we could find an apartment. We did have to raise our budget some more but it's worth it. Besides, both our names are on the lease.

About the posts I'm seeing here: I agree that a properly perform check does make a difference in the quality of living a closed community has to offer. The apartment complex that denied us crossed the line (I presume they were afraid or didn't know how to go about it). I'm not sure if they were lawfully right in denying us. They denied us based on my status not my nationality but they decided to ignore the laws I showed to them from the USCIS website and decided to accuse me of unlawful presence. That is not right.

If you are confused about the difference between the terms " unlawful presence" and "unlawful status", the memorandum of 2009 explains it very clearly.

I'm glad it all worked out for you. Sounds like a good place.