April 2016 AOS Filers

[Da&De 23]

Nah, surprisingly I am very calm this time, its not like with K-1 visa, when I checked e-mails and made so many calls! So much stress it was!

Now I am in US with my husband, so whatever. If it takes time, it takes time, so just another waiting!

Lets relax and enjoy last months of doing nothing, haha

OK, so they don't have any predjudices about belarussians, it's just me...

Congratulations!

[AngelaSimmons 0]

Received biometrics appointment letter today!!!!! Scheduled for 10th May at 9am in NY

[Maryna and Justin 49]

OK, so they don't have any predjudices about belarussians, it's just me...

Congratulations!

Seems like they don't.

Sorry about your wait! You should get it soon!

Edited April 29, 2016 by Maryna and Justin

[Da&De 23]

Seems like they don't.

Sorry about your wait! You should get it soon!

I'm just kidding

I'm really happy that your case is moving that fast, tak derjat' (didn't know how to say that in English haha)

[Moslund 94]

Nah, surprisingly I am very calm this time, its not like with K-1 visa, when I checked e-mails and made so many calls! So much stress it was!

Now I am in US with my husband, so whatever. If it takes time, it takes time, so just another waiting!

Lets relax and enjoy last months of doing nothing, haha

I'm completely relaxed about this now that I have receipts feel like a massive weight has been lifted... I'm not too concerned aboutthe waiting time for my bios appointment... Only thing I'm be checking up on is my EAD I need me ead so I can get my ssn so I can get a new ID cause right other than mail that states me address my ID (passport from the UK) doesn't match them documents.. My lawyer stressed how important that it is to get my ssn to get my state ID BEFORE my interview so the officer doesn't nit pick Edited April 29, 2016 by Moslund

[Maryna and Justin 49]

I'm just kidding

I'm really happy that your case is moving that fast, tak derjat' (didn't know how to say that in English haha)

Spasibo!

I'm completely relaxed about this now that I have receipts feel like a massive weight has been lifted... I'm not too concerned aboutthe waiting time for my bios appointment... Only thing I'm be checking up on is my EAD I need me ead so I can get my ssn so I can get a new ID cause right other than mail that states me address my ID (passport from the UK) doesn't match them documents.. My lawyer stressed how important that it is to get my ssn to get my state ID BEFORE my interview so the officer doesn't nit pick

Yeah, I would like to get EAD asap, I need to work and make money, haha))

You didn't get your SSN yet? I got it just after I arrived in the US. I will have to change it though, as the last name is different, but at least I have a number. You need it for medical, joint bank, etc!! Why don't you get one now?

[gpiper 77]

Lots of chilled out people today, I say we check again in about 3 months and see if we are all so relaxed by then haha.

I wonder what the record is for fastest case through an AOS process ....(and the longest)

Anyone know of cases they have heard of?

Little game to pass the time whilst waiting..

[Moslund 94]

Spasibo!

Yeah, I would like to get EAD asap, I need to work and make money, haha))

You didn't get your SSN yet? I got it just after I arrived in the US. I will have to change it though, as the last name is different, but at least I have a number. You need it for medical, joint bank, etc!! Why don't you get one now?

Me and my husband were enjoying life finally being together and missed the window To Apple... The cut off window is 14days before your 1-94 expires I went 7days before and got denied cause of that reason... And you don't need an ssn to get on joint accounts... I filed for an ITIN (individual tax identification number) which allows me to file taxes to open up credit cards bank accounts all that BUT it doesn't allow you to get state ID or a drivers license... For medical you don't even need an ssn or ITIN my husband added me to his health plan after we got married (2weeks after entering the country) which was before I got my ITIN

ITINs only serve purpose for financials nothing else... Once I do get an ssn I need to then go back to IRS and inform them that I got an ssn and that I no longer need my ITIN

Edited April 29, 2016 by Moslund

[DerGraf88 5]

Lots of chilled out people today, I say we check again in about 3 months and see if we are all so relaxed by then haha.

I wonder what the record is for fastest case through an AOS process ....(and the longest)

Anyone know of cases they have heard of?

Little game to pass the time whilst waiting..

Not me. I'm pissed. Didn't get my letter.. I was so positive, after seeing everyone getting letters....

This sucks, i just want to go home. I haven't seen my family in 1.5 years

[Maryna and Justin 49]

Me and my husband were enjoying life finally being together and missed the window To Apple... The cut off window is 14days before your 1-94 expires I went 7days before and got denied cause of that reason... And you don't need an ssn to get on joint accounts... I filed for an ITIN (individual tax identification number) which allows me to file taxes to open up credit cards bank accounts all that BUT it doesn't allow you to get state ID or a drivers license... For medical you don't even need an ssn or ITIN my husband added me to his health plan after we got married (2weeks after entering the country) which was before I got my ITIN

Oh, thats interesting! Because I needed SSN for both, medical and bank)) AH, whatever!

At least you didn't have any problems with that. So lets just be patient and we will get it all!

I am positive!

[Moslund 94]

Oh, thats interesting! Because I needed SSN for both, medical and bank)) AH, whatever!

At least you didn't have any problems with that. So lets just be patient and we will get it all!

I am positive!

Banks ask for SSNs so does credit cards and medical but if you read the ITIN that can be used in the ssn box as long as it financial related... When I went to get put on the bank account the bank told me that if you don't have an ssn you can get an ITIN which serves the same purpose by who in the US doesn't have an ssn almost everyone has 1 that's why they require it but they do accept ITIN as a replacement... ITINs are only for people who aren't eligible for SSNs Edited April 29, 2016 by Moslund

[gpiper 77]

Not me. I'm pissed. Didn't get my letter.. I was so positive, after seeing everyone getting letters....

This sucks, i just want to go home. I haven't seen my family in 1.5 years

Aahh you mean the bio letter.. Well you do know that once you receive it you can make up some of the time by attempting a walk in... Depends on how close the office is to you I guess. Plus have an excuse ready if they ask but most seem to be fairly accommodating just as long as it's not too busy.

[DerGraf88 5]

Aahh you mean the bio letter.. Well you do know that once you receive it you can make up some of the time by attempting a walk in... Depends on how close the office is to you I guess. Plus have an excuse ready if they ask but most seem to be fairly accommodating just as long as it's not too busy.

Yes, i want to try to do that. As long as i get the letter before the 12th. The office is two hours away from me, so as soon as i get the letter i will call them and ask if i can come in as a "walker"

My husband took leave from the 12th , so we can attempt his little brothers graduation. We have to drive there -16 hours, with two little kids -. His entire family will be there, which he hasnt seen in three years..

The office is in montana, no one lives in montana and so the office is never busy. Technically it shouldnt be a problem!!

[Blessboy77 1]

Do you get the EAD before biometrics as I see it MSC is on schedule with processing EAD and travel documents , the processing time is 3 months

[AngelaSimmons 0]

Aahh you mean the bio letter.. Well you do know that once you receive it you can make up some of the time by attempting a walk in... Depends on how close the office is to you I guess. Plus have an excuse ready if they ask but most seem to be fairly accommodating just as long as it's not too busy.

What could be the reason you need walk in early? And how early is reasonable? I have my appointment on 10th May, but if I show up on Monday is that fine? Would it speed up your case if you were to just show up?