September 2017 AOS Filers

[PR&PR 325]

1 minute ago, cd37 said:

If congree dont come up with an agreement on budget by this Friday (Dec 8), there will be a government shutdown.

i missed that with all the jerusalem news  ...

[JoJoJoJo 170]

2 minutes ago, cd37 said:

If congree dont come up with an agreement on budget by this Friday (Dec 8), there will be a government shutdown.

If the gov were shutdown, when would it reopen? Jan 1 of next year?

[cd37 229]

2 minutes ago, JoJoJoJo said:

If the gov were shutdown, when would it reopen? Jan 1 of next year?

If shutdown occurs, it will only reopen when congress come to an agreement on budget. 

[cd37 229]

36 minutes ago, PR&PR said:

i missed that with all the jerusalem news  ...

Fee based applications will not be affected anyways in case of shutdown. So AoS applications are fine.

[PR&PR 325]

4 minutes ago, cd37 said:

Fee based applications will not be affected anyways in case of shutdown. So AoS applications are fine.

Can we say the same for EAD/AP, if we didn't pay for those? Or are they considered fee based as well, as most people pay, in some cases the fees were waived because of other fees being paid?

 

I'm still scared we might be delayed in some ways though  ...So close, yet so far.

Edited December 7, 2017 by PR&PR

[glmg21 330]

13 minutes ago, cd37 said:

Fee based applications will not be affected anyways in case of shutdown. So AoS applications are fine.

 

12 minutes ago, PR&PR said:

Can we say the same for EAD/AP, if we didn't pay for those? Or are they considered fee based as well, as most people pay, in some cases the fees were waived because of other fees being paid?

 

I'm still scared we might be delayed in some ways though  ...So close, yet so far.

It's not about the money or fees you pay, thats not how government shutdowns work. Typically speaking, in the event of a shutdown most non-essential federal employees, like many who work at USCIS, will not be paid or go into work.

[PR&PR 325]

Just now, glmg21 said:

 

It's not about the money or fees you pay, thats not how government shutdowns work. Typically speaking, in the event of a shutdown most non-essential federal employees, like many who work at USCIS, will not be paid or go into work.

That's what I thought too ..but non-essential for who ...the ability to have a normal life, work, go see my family in case of emergency seem pretty essential to us I would say lol. Shucks they don't think so though...

[cd37 229]

10 minutes ago, glmg21 said:

 

It's not about the money or fees you pay, thats not how government shutdowns work. Typically speaking, in the event of a shutdown most non-essential federal employees, like many who work at USCIS, will not be paid or go into work.

USCIS is fee based agency, it will function as usual in case of shutdown. When shutdown occured last time in October 2013, USCIS worked and processed applications. Simple google search will help.

Edited December 7, 2017 by cd37

[cd37 229]

27 minutes ago, PR&PR said:

Can we say the same for EAD/AP, if we didn't pay for those? Or are they considered fee based as well, as most people pay, in some cases the fees were waived because of other fees being paid?

 

I'm still scared we might be delayed in some ways though  ...So close, yet so far.

USCIS will work but they rely on other government agencies for background checks and other things. That may delay EAD/AP

[glmg21 330]

8 minutes ago, PR&PR said:

That's what I thought too ..but non-essential for who ...the ability to have a normal life, work, go see my family in case of emergency seem pretty essential to us I would say lol. Shucks they don't think so though...

It sucks, but yes, non-essential is as I understand it things like borders, emergency services, military, federal intelligence etc.

 

8 minutes ago, cd37 said:

USCIS is fee based agency, it will function as usual in case of shutdown. 

Unfortunately, it isn't that simple. I wish it were, but the reality is that DHS is one of the federal government's largest departments. While a good amount of USCIS money comes from fees, it depends on a whole range of other federal resources, agencies, and support both domestically and abroad to run effectively. Unless you can find something that specifically says USCIS will run 100% as usual in the event of the next shutdown, why proclaim it will function as normal?

[cd37 229]

3 minutes ago, glmg21 said:

It sucks, but yes, non-essential is as I understand it things like borders, emergency services, military, federal intelligence etc.

 

Unfortunately, it isn't that simple. I wish it were, but the reality is that DHS is one of the federal government's largest departments. While a good amount of USCIS money comes from fees, it depends on a whole range of other federal resources, agencies, and support both domestically and abroad to run effectively. Unless you can find something that specifically says USCIS will run 100% as usual in the event of the next shutdown, why proclaim it will function as normal?

I already mentioned about dependancy of uscis on other agencies in my other comment. So lets not stretch the discussion. If shutdown hapens then will discuss. Good luck. 

[christine12345 79]

OMG. Just checked informed delivery and saw this! 😊

 

 

[christine12345 79]

6 minutes ago, christine12345 said:

OMG. Just checked informed delivery and saw this! 😊

 

 

Is this the EAD card since it is under “packages” in informed delivery and it is coming from “production facility”? PLEASE SAY YES🤞🏼

[JeffJZuk 64]

27 minutes ago, christine12345 said:

Is this the EAD card since it is under “packages” in informed delivery and it is coming from “production facility”? PLEASE SAY YES🤞🏼

I would assume so

[Tio 61]

30 minutes ago, christine12345 said:

Is this the EAD card since it is under “packages” in informed delivery and it is coming from “production facility”? PLEASE SAY YES🤞🏼

Yes, it is. Congratulations!!!!!