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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: United Kingdom
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I am a Software Developer so I am looking for jobs in that area. The company I used to work with had its HQ here so I was working here on another status in the past for about 2 years. I am currently in the job market looking but the response and progress rate has been very good especially considering the fact that Portland is an IT hub. Lots of tech personnel prefer moving to Seattle and California which makes the prospects here even brighter since there are a constant availability of jobs here. I am in the final stages of interviews with 2 companies here (after doing a phone screen, interview and 2 rounds of technical tests) - I was looking for jobs even before I got my EAD, so for now I am keeping my fingers crossed and hoping to here from them latest by next week with an offer. I am also interviewing with some other companies but just on the initial first round interviews.

Hey MaleAlpha you sound like me applied for jobs even before EAD lol.

Your profession will definitely get you a good job. Looks like a offer is already on its way. You been very busy. Am sure you will agree it's not easy with this jobs search stuff doing resumes doing interviews etc. what a challenge. Hopefully things will settle down for all of us now as we get into a stable routine and a American lifestyle lol.

Happy for you and let us know when a offer comes its so nice to hear other people's good news we have all become a little family of Aliens here lol.

05/02/2013 I-129f sent via USPS express

05/03/2013 received by Dallas-lock box

05/07/2013 NOA1 hard copy

05/13/2013 Alien number change a email from USCIS

07/29/2013 NOA2 Approval email from USCIS

08/03/2013 NOA2 Hard Copy Recieved

08/16/2013 file sent to NVC

08/19/2013 Called DOS told NVC received file case number given.

08/21/2013 file in transit to London embassy as stated on CEAC website also spoke to DOS to confirm

08/28/2013 file ready according to CEAC website

08/30/2013 packet 3 sent with DS-2001

O9/05/2015 medical appointment

09/06/2013 packet 3 arrived in the mail.

09/10/2013 CEAC update medical result received by embassy

10/04/2013 CEAC update dos says waiting to give interview date

10/11/2013 packet 4 interview letter arrived

10/22/2013 interview at London embassy

10/22/2013 Approved the visa

10/29/2013 visa delivered

12/02/2013 POE In Atlanta Georgia

AOS

1/25/2014 AOS forms mailed

1/27/2014 arrived at PO Box Chicago lock box waiting to be picked up

1/27/2014 (day1)AOS received by USCIS according to USPS online mail tracker signed for by R MERCADO

2/2/2014. (day7) text message and email from USCIS for acceptance of all forms.

1/31/2014 I-485 accepted receipt number and hard copy has been sent. Processed at National Benefits Centre.

1/28/2014 I-131 application for travel documents in initial review receipt number given and hard copy has been sent

1/28/2014 I-765 application for employment authorization in initial review receipt number given and hard copy has been sent.

2/7/2014 (day11) noa1 hard copy arrived in the mail for I-485 I-131 I-765

2/14/2014 (day18) biometric appt letter arrived in the mail. Appt schedualled for 2/26/2014 11.00am.

2/18/2014 (day 22) biometrics successful walkin.

4/01/2014 faxed expedite supporting documents to number on letter sent to me. Waiting waiting waiting

4/03/2014 (68 days) EAD and AP approved text message sent status post decision. Hooray !!!

4/7/2014 (72 days ) status change to card in production for EAD.

4/10/2014 ( 75 days) status changed after calling uscis regarding urgency of EAD. Also usps tracking number at 20.580pm

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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i am sure it would be in the mail within next week Nurseling...we got almost the same notice. just a day apart,...it would be in your hands in time for the 14 orientation day....

dont worry for now and kick back, relax and breathe in....see, it is all falling into place:)

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: United Kingdom
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i am sure it would be in the mail within next week Nurseling...we got almost the same notice. just a day apart,...it would be in your hands in time for the 14 orientation day....

dont worry for now and kick back, relax and breathe in....see, it is all falling into place:)

Thanks JBForever

Plan to do just what you advices. Sit back and relax for now lol.

05/02/2013 I-129f sent via USPS express

05/03/2013 received by Dallas-lock box

05/07/2013 NOA1 hard copy

05/13/2013 Alien number change a email from USCIS

07/29/2013 NOA2 Approval email from USCIS

08/03/2013 NOA2 Hard Copy Recieved

08/16/2013 file sent to NVC

08/19/2013 Called DOS told NVC received file case number given.

08/21/2013 file in transit to London embassy as stated on CEAC website also spoke to DOS to confirm

08/28/2013 file ready according to CEAC website

08/30/2013 packet 3 sent with DS-2001

O9/05/2015 medical appointment

09/06/2013 packet 3 arrived in the mail.

09/10/2013 CEAC update medical result received by embassy

10/04/2013 CEAC update dos says waiting to give interview date

10/11/2013 packet 4 interview letter arrived

10/22/2013 interview at London embassy

10/22/2013 Approved the visa

10/29/2013 visa delivered

12/02/2013 POE In Atlanta Georgia

AOS

1/25/2014 AOS forms mailed

1/27/2014 arrived at PO Box Chicago lock box waiting to be picked up

1/27/2014 (day1)AOS received by USCIS according to USPS online mail tracker signed for by R MERCADO

2/2/2014. (day7) text message and email from USCIS for acceptance of all forms.

1/31/2014 I-485 accepted receipt number and hard copy has been sent. Processed at National Benefits Centre.

1/28/2014 I-131 application for travel documents in initial review receipt number given and hard copy has been sent

1/28/2014 I-765 application for employment authorization in initial review receipt number given and hard copy has been sent.

2/7/2014 (day11) noa1 hard copy arrived in the mail for I-485 I-131 I-765

2/14/2014 (day18) biometric appt letter arrived in the mail. Appt schedualled for 2/26/2014 11.00am.

2/18/2014 (day 22) biometrics successful walkin.

4/01/2014 faxed expedite supporting documents to number on letter sent to me. Waiting waiting waiting

4/03/2014 (68 days) EAD and AP approved text message sent status post decision. Hooray !!!

4/7/2014 (72 days ) status change to card in production for EAD.

4/10/2014 ( 75 days) status changed after calling uscis regarding urgency of EAD. Also usps tracking number at 20.580pm

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Jamaica
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TALK OF THE DEVILS. LOL JUST GOT A NOTICE TEXT FROM USCIS MY AP AND EAD HAS BEEEN APPROVED HOORAY CHAMPAIGNE ON THE HOUSE TO ALL THE VJ MEMBERS LOL WHEN I START EARNING THE MONEY THAT IS. SOOOOOOOOOO HAPPPPPPPY NO ILLEGAL WORKER HERE LOL. STILL A ALIEN THOUGH BUT A ALIEN WITH A EAD WOOHOOOO. ROLL ON MAY FOR MY BRAND NEW JEEP. LOL

:dancing::dancing::dancing: we drinking tonight Nurseling.. See I told ya. Did i call it or what?? So happy for you honey. Now its just for that combo card to be in our hands. Thats when the real money comes in. SHOUT OUT to all my Jan filers who got their EAD/AP. And for those who are still waiting,... Hang on there kid. Its definitely coming!!!!! Woop woop.... this madness is almost over. NYC is seems to longest wait on green cards approval. I'm thinking to change my address so we can be approved quicker. What ya'll think ? :idea:

01/05/2013 - Sent duplicate I-129F packet

07/10/2013 - Received NOA2 email

07/22/2013 - NVC assigned number

08/12/2013 - Received Interview Date

09/13/2013 - Inteview Date (APPROVED)

10/30/2013 - US Arrival

11/29/2013 - Married

01/25/2014 - Filed I-485, I-131 & I-765

02/25/2014 - Biometrics

04/02/2014 - Received approval text for EAD/AP

04/10/2014 - Received EAD/AP card

Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Germany
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Whats a BBA?

I am a specialist critical care nurse. Did my general nursing studies then went back to do my post graduate specialist nurse course to be a Intensive care nurse. Never a dull moment on the ICU always someone codeing.

Plenty plenty jobs for nurses and good pay too. I use to travel nurse in UK and that was good pay rates . Found out here that travel nurses earn about 400-550$ Take home a day for a 12 hour shift. So yes I am just doing the paperwork to join Travel nurse Agency here too as well as the permanent job I will be starting on the 14 April. Had a few agency's contact me offering work. That's a good incentive for me to travel nurse agin lol. Is money not a motivator or what!!

oh wow thats nice. my dad is a nurse/therapist in switzerland and make a whole lot of money(that was his motivator to travel back and forth). I know there is a need of nurses and doctors in the states, too. congratulations.

I'm a graduated Bachelor in business administration and international management. I would love to work in that but i might start over new and go to a nursing school. OR do my master MBA….BUT first a job just to save up some money for college.

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Congratulations Nurseling, this is fantastic news for sure!!!!!! Woot woot....I am really happy for you...

I am putting my party hat on for everyone, so much good news over the last few weeks.

Hiya too MaleAlpha, great news on your ssn and interviews....

Live long and prosper folks!...:)

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: United Kingdom
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:dancing::dancing::dancing: we drinking tonight Nurseling.. See I told ya. Did i call it or what?? So happy for you honey. Now its just for that combo card to be in our hands. Thats when the real money comes in. SHOUT OUT to all my Jan filers who got their EAD/AP. And for those who are still waiting,... Hang on there kid. Its definitely coming!!!!! Woop woop.... this madness is almost over. NYC is seems to longest wait on green cards approval. I'm thinking to change my address so we can be approved quicker. What ya'll think ? :idea:

Yes you sure were right. Now let's celebrate and wait on the mail man. Did I say wait I meant stalk the mail man lol

:) :)

05/02/2013 I-129f sent via USPS express

05/03/2013 received by Dallas-lock box

05/07/2013 NOA1 hard copy

05/13/2013 Alien number change a email from USCIS

07/29/2013 NOA2 Approval email from USCIS

08/03/2013 NOA2 Hard Copy Recieved

08/16/2013 file sent to NVC

08/19/2013 Called DOS told NVC received file case number given.

08/21/2013 file in transit to London embassy as stated on CEAC website also spoke to DOS to confirm

08/28/2013 file ready according to CEAC website

08/30/2013 packet 3 sent with DS-2001

O9/05/2015 medical appointment

09/06/2013 packet 3 arrived in the mail.

09/10/2013 CEAC update medical result received by embassy

10/04/2013 CEAC update dos says waiting to give interview date

10/11/2013 packet 4 interview letter arrived

10/22/2013 interview at London embassy

10/22/2013 Approved the visa

10/29/2013 visa delivered

12/02/2013 POE In Atlanta Georgia

AOS

1/25/2014 AOS forms mailed

1/27/2014 arrived at PO Box Chicago lock box waiting to be picked up

1/27/2014 (day1)AOS received by USCIS according to USPS online mail tracker signed for by R MERCADO

2/2/2014. (day7) text message and email from USCIS for acceptance of all forms.

1/31/2014 I-485 accepted receipt number and hard copy has been sent. Processed at National Benefits Centre.

1/28/2014 I-131 application for travel documents in initial review receipt number given and hard copy has been sent

1/28/2014 I-765 application for employment authorization in initial review receipt number given and hard copy has been sent.

2/7/2014 (day11) noa1 hard copy arrived in the mail for I-485 I-131 I-765

2/14/2014 (day18) biometric appt letter arrived in the mail. Appt schedualled for 2/26/2014 11.00am.

2/18/2014 (day 22) biometrics successful walkin.

4/01/2014 faxed expedite supporting documents to number on letter sent to me. Waiting waiting waiting

4/03/2014 (68 days) EAD and AP approved text message sent status post decision. Hooray !!!

4/7/2014 (72 days ) status change to card in production for EAD.

4/10/2014 ( 75 days) status changed after calling uscis regarding urgency of EAD. Also usps tracking number at 20.580pm

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: United Kingdom
Timeline
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Congratulations Nurseling, this is fantastic news for sure!!!!!! Woot woot....I am really happy for you...

I am putting my party hat on for everyone, so much good news over the last few weeks.

Hiya too MaleAlpha, great news on your ssn and interviews....

Live long and prosper folks!...:)

thanks CJC

So glad to see that notice today. Doubt it was the expedite that did anything. Glad it's approved which ever way. Stalking mail man time hehehe.

05/02/2013 I-129f sent via USPS express

05/03/2013 received by Dallas-lock box

05/07/2013 NOA1 hard copy

05/13/2013 Alien number change a email from USCIS

07/29/2013 NOA2 Approval email from USCIS

08/03/2013 NOA2 Hard Copy Recieved

08/16/2013 file sent to NVC

08/19/2013 Called DOS told NVC received file case number given.

08/21/2013 file in transit to London embassy as stated on CEAC website also spoke to DOS to confirm

08/28/2013 file ready according to CEAC website

08/30/2013 packet 3 sent with DS-2001

O9/05/2015 medical appointment

09/06/2013 packet 3 arrived in the mail.

09/10/2013 CEAC update medical result received by embassy

10/04/2013 CEAC update dos says waiting to give interview date

10/11/2013 packet 4 interview letter arrived

10/22/2013 interview at London embassy

10/22/2013 Approved the visa

10/29/2013 visa delivered

12/02/2013 POE In Atlanta Georgia

AOS

1/25/2014 AOS forms mailed

1/27/2014 arrived at PO Box Chicago lock box waiting to be picked up

1/27/2014 (day1)AOS received by USCIS according to USPS online mail tracker signed for by R MERCADO

2/2/2014. (day7) text message and email from USCIS for acceptance of all forms.

1/31/2014 I-485 accepted receipt number and hard copy has been sent. Processed at National Benefits Centre.

1/28/2014 I-131 application for travel documents in initial review receipt number given and hard copy has been sent

1/28/2014 I-765 application for employment authorization in initial review receipt number given and hard copy has been sent.

2/7/2014 (day11) noa1 hard copy arrived in the mail for I-485 I-131 I-765

2/14/2014 (day18) biometric appt letter arrived in the mail. Appt schedualled for 2/26/2014 11.00am.

2/18/2014 (day 22) biometrics successful walkin.

4/01/2014 faxed expedite supporting documents to number on letter sent to me. Waiting waiting waiting

4/03/2014 (68 days) EAD and AP approved text message sent status post decision. Hooray !!!

4/7/2014 (72 days ) status change to card in production for EAD.

4/10/2014 ( 75 days) status changed after calling uscis regarding urgency of EAD. Also usps tracking number at 20.580pm

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: United Kingdom
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oh wow thats nice. my dad is a nurse/therapist in switzerland and make a whole lot of money(that was his motivator to travel back and forth). I know there is a need of nurses and doctors in the states, too. congratulations.

I'm a graduated Bachelor in business administration and international management. I would love to work in that but i might start over new and go to a nursing school. OR do my master MBA.BUT first a job just to save up some money for college.

Hey skyview

Yes nursing has it rewards lol.

Always good to first apply for jobs in areas that your already trained in before switching. Business administration is a area that I have seen jobs advertised in so you know you maybe surprised that you will find something in the same profession. Get your resume together and start sending it out. If all else fails then nursing school.

:)

05/02/2013 I-129f sent via USPS express

05/03/2013 received by Dallas-lock box

05/07/2013 NOA1 hard copy

05/13/2013 Alien number change a email from USCIS

07/29/2013 NOA2 Approval email from USCIS

08/03/2013 NOA2 Hard Copy Recieved

08/16/2013 file sent to NVC

08/19/2013 Called DOS told NVC received file case number given.

08/21/2013 file in transit to London embassy as stated on CEAC website also spoke to DOS to confirm

08/28/2013 file ready according to CEAC website

08/30/2013 packet 3 sent with DS-2001

O9/05/2015 medical appointment

09/06/2013 packet 3 arrived in the mail.

09/10/2013 CEAC update medical result received by embassy

10/04/2013 CEAC update dos says waiting to give interview date

10/11/2013 packet 4 interview letter arrived

10/22/2013 interview at London embassy

10/22/2013 Approved the visa

10/29/2013 visa delivered

12/02/2013 POE In Atlanta Georgia

AOS

1/25/2014 AOS forms mailed

1/27/2014 arrived at PO Box Chicago lock box waiting to be picked up

1/27/2014 (day1)AOS received by USCIS according to USPS online mail tracker signed for by R MERCADO

2/2/2014. (day7) text message and email from USCIS for acceptance of all forms.

1/31/2014 I-485 accepted receipt number and hard copy has been sent. Processed at National Benefits Centre.

1/28/2014 I-131 application for travel documents in initial review receipt number given and hard copy has been sent

1/28/2014 I-765 application for employment authorization in initial review receipt number given and hard copy has been sent.

2/7/2014 (day11) noa1 hard copy arrived in the mail for I-485 I-131 I-765

2/14/2014 (day18) biometric appt letter arrived in the mail. Appt schedualled for 2/26/2014 11.00am.

2/18/2014 (day 22) biometrics successful walkin.

4/01/2014 faxed expedite supporting documents to number on letter sent to me. Waiting waiting waiting

4/03/2014 (68 days) EAD and AP approved text message sent status post decision. Hooray !!!

4/7/2014 (72 days ) status change to card in production for EAD.

4/10/2014 ( 75 days) status changed after calling uscis regarding urgency of EAD. Also usps tracking number at 20.580pm

Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: India
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Got the EAD Card in the Mail. Woohoo!! Today I will raise my glass with whoever else is celebrating!!

CHEERS!!!

Day 1:[01/16/2014] I-130, I-485, I-765 delivered to Chicago

Day 5:[01/20/2014] NOA1 confirmation texts + emails

Day 8:[01/23/2014] NOA1 hard copies in the mail

Day 14:[01/29/2014] Biometrics Appointment letter in Mail for 02/11/14

Day 22:[02/07/2014] Early Walk-in - Denied. Didn't know about early walk-in til now

Day 27:[02/11/2014] Biometrics Done

Day 36:[02/20/2014] I-485 Status changed to "Testing and Interview"

Day 69:[03/26/2014] EAD Approved. Status Online Changed to "Card/ Document Production"

Day 171: [7/10/14] Got Notice of Interview Scheduled for 8/12/14

Day 202: (8/12/14] Interview Completed in Chicago downtown Office

Day 202: (8/12/14] Got Approved Notice and GC is in Production

Posted

thanks CJC

So glad to see that notice today. Doubt it was the expedite that did anything. Glad it's approved which ever way. Stalking mail man time hehehe.

Yes time to stalk the mailman again...lol I really am relieved for you though. Maybe the EAD was pushed ahead by a few days at least via your expedite, hard to say, but in the end what a great way to end the week.

Come Monday I am off to the DMV to get my learners and then straight to Social Security for that name change bizzo....then job hunting like a crazy person.... :) yay!

Have a fantastic, worry free weekend Nurseling, you have earned it..;)

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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congratulations to everyone that heard good news this week!!!! time to party :dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing:

but guys, i have a question....where do i begin searching for jobs? :cry::cry: i got so wrapped up waiting for the EAD and now that its about to come, i am clueless where i should start. is the craigslist the most viable tool to start with? any sites you guys can recommend? would love to hear some suggestions :goofy:

have a happy weekend all january filers!!!! we deserve it!!!

Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Germany
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congratulations to everyone that heard good news this week!!!! time to party :dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing:

but guys, i have a question....where do i begin searching for jobs? :cry::cry: i got so wrapped up waiting for the EAD and now that its about to come, i am clueless where i should start. is the craigslist the most viable tool to start with? any sites you guys can recommend? would love to hear some suggestions :goofy:

have a happy weekend all january filers!!!! we deserve it!!!

Depends on what kind of job you are looking for. I'm on indeed.com, monster.com and google search for jobs in Atlanta, friends, family members. Im not sure about jobs on craigslist. the only thing we bought on craigslist was our lovely puppy and washer & dryer.

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ghana
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Hi JBForever.

I am not sure what field you are looking for jobs in but for me www.indeed.com really worked very good for me (I am in the Tech area and being in Portland might be a reason too). You have the option of putting your resume on indeed too. You will have a couple of recruiters call you but they are very good in setting you up for interviews. www.glassdoor.com is another good site to look for jobs. There are others like www.dice.com and www.monster.com but I haven't tried them. I just used only indeed.com and it works really good for me.

Good luck on the job hunting! and Good luck to everyone here. Looks like these past 2/3 weeks have been very productive for us all :-)


As a matter of personal preference I stay away from Craigslist from anything other than when I want to purchase something. There are lots of internet trolls and spam activities there.

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Jamaica
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i Saw a few people before posting about the tracking number. However, i cant recollect how long after you get the text/email approval, do you receive the tracking info? Its been 2 days, and I haven't received anything. Can someone give me some advice? :help: I would greatly appreciate it. :innocent:


i Saw a few people before posting about the tracking number. However, i cant recollect how long after you get the text/email approval, do you receive the tracking info? Its been 2 days, and I haven't received anything. Can someone give me some advice? :help: I would greatly appreciate it. :innocent:

01/05/2013 - Sent duplicate I-129F packet

07/10/2013 - Received NOA2 email

07/22/2013 - NVC assigned number

08/12/2013 - Received Interview Date

09/13/2013 - Inteview Date (APPROVED)

10/30/2013 - US Arrival

11/29/2013 - Married

01/25/2014 - Filed I-485, I-131 & I-765

02/25/2014 - Biometrics

04/02/2014 - Received approval text for EAD/AP

04/10/2014 - Received EAD/AP card

 
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