August 2017 AOS Filers

[Texasfiler 385]

59 minutes ago, adipo21 said:

Wooow  really this is alot of question 🤔gosh. Good luck to all of us waiting for Aos to interview 

 

 adipo21  it's much more than this, we just never know which ones will be asked - they might just ask 2 or 8 questions  - who knows, when it comes to USCIS we just have to be prepared.

[Hamilton 511]

Congrats to the people who are seeing sudden progress on their cases!

 

Still waiting. I know another couple who filed at our local office and they received their interview around 2 months after filing. So that's making me hope we have similar luck...

[Blessed21 141]

11 hours ago, Stephanie B said:

 

Edited September 28, 2017 by adipo21

[Blessed21 141]

11 hours ago, Texasfiler said:

 adipo21  it's much more than this, we just never know which ones will be asked - they might just ask 2 or 8 questions  - who knows, when it comes to USCIS we just have to be prepared.

Yeah I know  some question  there are funny😂😂😂😂. But what questions did they ask you? 

11 hours ago, Stephanie B said:

Congrats 🍾...what did you tell them?

? 🤔

[Jesusboy 217]

11 hours ago, Texasfiler said:

 adipo21  it's much more than this, we just never know which ones will be asked - they might just ask 2 or 8 questions  - who knows, when it comes to USCIS we just have to be prepared.

Very true.

[Greencard188 35]

Guys, I have a question. When we get our AED, will we be counted as "Permanent Resident Alien"? 

Edited September 28, 2017 by Greencard188

[Stephanie B 124]

2 hours ago, adipo21 said:

 

What did to tell them to expedite your EAD request? 

[Jesusboy 217]

1 hour ago, Greencard188 said:

Guys, I have a question. When we get our AED, will we be counted as "Permanent Resident Alien"? 

Green Card:

Normally, when a person wishes to work and live in the United States, the Green Card or permanent residency is the main goal. An EAD can help that person on the way to achieving a Green Card. A Green Card holder has lawful permanent residence in the United States. This means that they can live and work in the US for any employer.

If you have a Green Card you do not need an additional Employment Authorization Document as the legal ability to work is part of the Green Card benefits.

A Green Card also brings with it other benefits, including being able to travel in and out of the country on a temporary basis and to file for a Green Card for a spouse or an unmarried child. An Employment Authorization Document does not allow you to travel and return to the US, nor does it allow you to file for other people.
The EAD is more limited in its scope but it is available to a wider variety of people. The Employment Authorization Document also varies in how long you can have the document. It is also slightly quicker and easier to apply for an EAD as the process for Green Card applications is lengthy. Because many people cannot afford to wait many years without working before the Green Card is granted, there are benefits to applying for the EAD in the meantime.

 

Work Permit:

Work permits, more commonly known as an employment authorization documents (EADs), are issued to a wide variety of nonimmigrants (temporary visa holders) and to people with applications pending before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Work permits may last for a few months or up to a year (with possible renewals), depending on the visa or other status of their holder.

Every foreign national must acquire a work visa or authorization to enter employment in the United States, whether this is on a temporary or permanent basis. The Employment Authorization Document is acquired by filing Form I-765, which is entitled “Application for Employment Authorization.” Once an EAD has been acquired, the applicant can work in the United States legally, for the length of time the EAD is granted.
After you apply for Employment Authorization and it is granted, the EAD allows you to work for any employer in the United States. However, it is purely for work and it does not mean that the holder has any immigrant status.

[Greencard188 35]

45 minutes ago, Jesusboy said:

Green Card:

Normally, when a person wishes to work and live in the United States, the Green Card or permanent residency is the main goal. An EAD can help that person on the way to achieving a Green Card. A Green Card holder has lawful permanent residence in the United States. This means that they can live and work in the US for any employer.

If you have a Green Card you do not need an additional Employment Authorization Document as the legal ability to work is part of the Green Card benefits.

A Green Card also brings with it other benefits, including being able to travel in and out of the country on a temporary basis and to file for a Green Card for a spouse or an unmarried child. An Employment Authorization Document does not allow you to travel and return to the US, nor does it allow you to file for other people.
The EAD is more limited in its scope but it is available to a wider variety of people. The Employment Authorization Document also varies in how long you can have the document. It is also slightly quicker and easier to apply for an EAD as the process for Green Card applications is lengthy. Because many people cannot afford to wait many years without working before the Green Card is granted, there are benefits to applying for the EAD in the meantime.

 

Work Permit:

Work permits, more commonly known as an employment authorization documents (EADs), are issued to a wide variety of nonimmigrants (temporary visa holders) and to people with applications pending before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Work permits may last for a few months or up to a year (with possible renewals), depending on the visa or other status of their holder.

Every foreign national must acquire a work visa or authorization to enter employment in the United States, whether this is on a temporary or permanent basis. The Employment Authorization Document is acquired by filing Form I-765, which is entitled “Application for Employment Authorization.” Once an EAD has been acquired, the applicant can work in the United States legally, for the length of time the EAD is granted.
After you apply for Employment Authorization and it is granted, the EAD allows you to work for any employer in the United States. However, it is purely for work and it does not mean that the holder has any immigrant status.

My husband ask me if i will be qualify for permanent resident by December 31 for tax purpose. Because if I get EAD combo before December 31, we will probably get thousands tax return. So I'm not sure if with EAD, I will be considered as Permanent Resident or not. And I don't think I will get the green card within this year...

[Stephanie B 124]

2 hours ago, adipo21 said:

 

What did to tell them to expedite your EAD request? 

[Cawain 6]

1 hour ago, Greencard188 said:

My husband ask me if i will be qualify for permanent resident by December 31 for tax purpose. Because if I get EAD combo before December 31, we will probably get thousands tax return. So I'm not sure if with EAD, I will be considered as Permanent Resident or not. And I don't think I will get the green card within this year...

What you saying is partly true? its hard answering the question because everyone tax situation is different.   Just a quick skim through the tax code.  You still qualify for filing status of married jointly, however the rest of this depends on how much you make and if you are taking the standard or itemize deduction.   Try reading Publication 519 or seek help of tax professional. 

 

[rali 20]

On 9/25/2017 at 2:03 PM, rali said:

 

Received a RFIE on Saturday that says the following:

 

1. Submit all supporting tax documentation (W-2s, 1099s, Form 2555, and all supporting tax schedules) submitted to the Internal Revenue Service for the most recent tax year.

 

The petitioner/sponsor must submit all supporting tax documents for the most recent tax year.   

 

 

2. Based on the documents submitted with Form 1-864, Affidavit of Support, for the joint sponsor, the income did not meet 125% of the poverty guideline for the joint sponsor's household size.
Submit evidence of assets that meet the standards listed below or obtain a different joint sponsor.

 

We initially sent my wife's transcript only, we made a mistake of not sending the other forms (required because she is self-employed).

 

So we responded to the RFIE by submitting required forms and schedules and also included a joint sponsor as a backup.

 

 

 

 

 

Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received

 

On September 28, 2017, we received your response to our Request for Evidence for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status, Receipt Number MSCxxxxxxxxxx. Our National Benefits Center office will begin working on your case again. We will mail you a decision or notify you if we need something from you. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

[NYC August Filler 11]

5 hours ago, Stephanie B said:

What did to tell them to expedite your EAD request? 

I called them and requested to expedite it based on financial loss because I had an job offer... They send me a letter asking for evidence and I faxed them the job offer and some bills

[JaLady 5]

10 minutes ago, NYC August Filler said:

I called them and requested to expedite it based on financial loss because I had an job offer... They send me a letter asking for evidence and I faxed them the job offer and some bills

How long did it take you for them to respond and the status change? I submitted a request and still waiting.

[NYC August Filler 11]

23 minutes ago, JaLady said:

How long did it take you for them to respond and the status change? I submitted a request and still waiting.

Almost 3 weeks since i called the first time for the status to change and they responded the next day but they mailed me a letter asking for evidence and it took 4 days to arrive... Did they ask you to fax them something?? Or they haven't answered yet??

Edited September 28, 2017 by NYC August Filler