this process is upsetting me...

[i'm-in-love 1]

hello everyone,

i came here in US by fiance visa last year and i thought that now I'm here, things go smoothly. My hubby and i filed for my AOS and EAD last May and till now there's no updates with my status after my biometrics. i can't do anything here, i feel like i'm stranded here; can't even look for a job because i'm not allowed yet. Feel so bad with my situation. My hubby is helping me to lessen my anxiety by gardening, designing woman's accessories, doing scrapbook etc... but i guess its not working anymore. whenever hubby and i go shopping, man!i feel so ashamed that he's getting stuffs for me; i wanna get it for myself and or get some presents for him and also if ever i wanna buy something i don't need to bother him . this is nuts!is there someone out there have the situation like mine? or anybody can at least share their experience how'd they handle this kind of situation? it'll be much better if they can tell me how am i going to get a job:) i really need to make money...

thanks!

ps

i wanna get a job (earn money) because i don't wanna be a burden for him especially now he got a problem at work

i love him so much and i just wanna help him...

[Xanax 349]

As far as I am aware EAD and AP should only take a few months (2-4) so you are possibly still within processing times if it was this May? Greencard in hand is another story.

Do you have a case number that you can check, have you registered on the USCIS website for updates?

I am sure someone with experience on this process will be able to chime in.

[i'm-in-love 1]

As far as I am aware EAD and AP should only take a few months (2-4) so you are possibly still within processing times if it was this May? Greencard in hand is another story.

Do you have a case number that you can check, have you registered on the USCIS website for updates?

I am sure someone with experience on this process will be able to chime in.

yep i have case number and i always check my status in USCIS so no need to register. we filed my AOS & EAD first and second week of May. I'm focusing on how am i going to get a job even if its under the table

anyway thank you for your response )

[LeftCoastLady 441]

yep i have case number and i always check my status in USCIS so no need to register. we filed my AOS & EAD first and second week of May. I'm focusing on how am i going to get a job even if its under the table

anyway thank you for your response )

Definitely do not go that route. It's illegal and would cause way more problems than what you're currently experiencing.

[Touch of Treble 39]

According to your timeline you are only a week or two away from EAD. Relax a little and consider that he is not supporting you, you are married. You are both supporting each other. Money isn't the only way to support. I earn nothing at all and I have a daughter with me. My husband has a big commute of 4 hours each day and not a huge amount of money coming in. But I earn money negatively. In other words I do what I can to save from spending and I take some of the burdens for maintaining the household from his shoulders, he has more free time. I make sure he comes home to a tidy, serene home with a lovely meal ready. I send him to work with a home made lunch, I do what I can to make his days easier. He thinks that is worth alot more than the few dollars I could earn. Just something to think on...money is not always worth as much as we think it is.

[MsClueless 1]

Hi... we're still processing our papers for K1 visa now... and i can understand how u feel, feeling stuck there and no work, no income of ur own... i can suggest, y do u find an online job...

I've been working online for 4 yrs now and i could still myself working online when i get there... it will keep u busy and at the same time ul have income of ur own...

check out this site, its www.odesk.com ... its legit and not a scam....

good luck and hope ul find this info helpful...

[LeftCoastLady 441]

Hi... we're still processing our papers for K1 visa now... and i can understand how u feel, feeling stuck there and no work, no income of ur own... i can suggest, y do u find an online job...

I've been working online for 4 yrs now and i could still myself working online when i get there... it will keep u busy and at the same time ul have income of ur own...

check out this site, its www.odesk.com ... its legit and not a scam....

good luck and hope ul find this info helpful...

Except she is not currently authorized to work in the U.S. Please don't suggest an option that advises someone to do something illegal.

[YammySS 1]

We are in the same boat, and have more patience, we have no control of the government here,(no under the table here),sorry, i make busy with myself at home to avoid burdum, house maker is a job as well.. i know how you feel, i just hope and pray we will have a good news sooner or later ,,,your husband will understand your needs, i want a job as well but i have nothing to do this time but wait until i got my EAD. Goodluck Kabayan...

[Penny Lane 8,159]

A few more weeks and you should have your EAD. Definitely do not "work under the table" ... it's illegal. Work when you're able to. I understand how it feels. I moved in September and didn't start working until March. I felt like such a burden, and hated depending on my husband for everything. It's a part of the process though, and your husband sounds like he is very supportive. You'll be able to work shortly. A little more patience and you'll be able to put this all behind you and get work the LEGAL way.

[Markieboy 104]

Your feeling helpless and wanting to work is completely normal. Nobody wants to feel useless.

You can look for jobs and see what is available. However, you cannot work without your EAD or green card. It is illegal. Last thing you want to do is violate the rules and conditions set forth by USCIS.

For the time being, waiting is part of the game. It is a necessary evil during this process.

Another way to view this...consider this your extended vacation. Once you are legally working, you will start thinking and planning your next vacation. Take full advantage of this time.

Only my opinion...

[Trishy_N_J 23]

So working 'online' is illegal as well? Even if the employer is in the country of origin? I guess it's the fact that 'income is received while on American soil' constitutes as working in the US.

I saw one VJ post here where the girl said she would commute since she's in a border city, to go work in Canada... (She said the customs agent told her fiance that she could do that, although I have my doubts).

[berhanu 10]

If you apply for EAD and 90 days has passed, go to your local USCIS office and apply for a temporay EAD which they can issue there and then. Its a laminated card not the fancy one year card. Go with a copy of your notice to show its been 90 days since filing for EAD. the temporay EAD is valid for 90 days only but atleast u get going while waiting. Its free of charge. Hopefully before the card expires u should get the approval

[Ryan H 3,812]

Moved from K1 Process & Procedures to Adjustment of Status from Family Based Visas Case Filing Progress Reports.

[thinkerlove0212 158]

hello everyone,

i came here in US by fiance visa last year and i thought that now I'm here, things go smoothly. My hubby and i filed for my AOS and EAD last May and till now there's no updates with my status after my biometrics. i can't do anything here, i feel like i'm stranded here; can't even look for a job because i'm not allowed yet. Feel so bad with my situation. My hubby is helping me to lessen my anxiety by gardening, designing woman's accessories, doing scrapbook etc... but i guess its not working anymore. whenever hubby and i go shopping, man!i feel so ashamed that he's getting stuffs for me; i wanna get it for myself and or get some presents for him and also if ever i wanna buy something i don't need to bother him . this is nuts!is there someone out there have the situation like mine? or anybody can at least share their experience how'd they handle this kind of situation? it'll be much better if they can tell me how am i going to get a job:) i really need to make money...

thanks!

ps

i wanna get a job (earn money) because i don't wanna be a burden for him especially now he got a problem at work

i love him so much and i just wanna help him...

I can relate to you.. Even me i feel guilty because i can't do anything for our finances, i really wanted to help my husband because i feel like i am useless.. But then the more i insist to him that i need to find job, the more i can see him get hurt. Because he thought i am bored and not happy here. So i guess i just be happy everyday and never drag this topic to him. It makes more difficult for him to see me like being bored. I am not bored this routing but just wanted to help...

[Calicolom 266]

Many women think by not working they are a burden to their husband, my Mother never worked and never thought she was a burden, she gave my father everything he needed to go to work and to succeed.