September 2017 AOS Filers

[Redheadguy03 505]

37 minutes ago, Ilovecake said:

Hello, when did they receive your package? 

They received mine on the 22nd of September and I still have not got my Noa yet. 

 

They got it the 21st. And like I said I'm still waiting for the aos Noa. So, hopefully in the next day or two. You should hopefully get yours soon. 

[TheSkywalkers 143]

Hey guys! Just saw a new announcement at the USCIS website regarding work permits and social security #s. Form I-765 has been updated and they have changed it to let applicants apply for work permit and social security numbers simultaneously without visiting the SSA office.

 

Now here's the part where people need to be cautious.

 

I have seen people apply for jobs even without work permit. And once they are offered the job, they call USCIS and try to expedite their EAD application. Some were lucky to be approved, but this change that USCIS has just announced, will minimize, if not totally stop that from happening.

 

Here is the link for that announcement:

https://www.uscis.gov/news/news-releases/new-uscis-form-streamlines-process-obtain-work-authorization-document-and-social-security-number-simultaneously

 

Here's an excerpt from that announcement:

"..USCIS encourages all U.S. employers to verify the employment eligibility of all new hires through E-Verify."

 

To sum it all up, once the employer realizes you do not have the proper documents to work here in the US, you are not going to be considered for the position regardless of whether the papers are being processed or not. You have to have the work permit ON HAND before you submit your resumes to employers.

 

When asked whether you are authorized to work here in the US and you said 'Yes' but you do not have the work permit yet, then you basically lied to the employer. 

 

What is E-Verify?

 

E-Verify

 

U.S. law requires companies to employ only individuals who may legally work in the United States – either U.S. citizens, or foreign citizens who have the necessary authorization. This diverse workforce contributes greatly to the vibrancy and strength of our economy, but that same strength also attracts unauthorized employment.

 

E-Verify is an Internet-based system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. E-Verify is fast, free and easy to use – and it’s the best way employers can ensure a legal workforce.

(Source: https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify)

 

So if anybody plans to do that, apply for a job without permit and then try to expedite the work permit application once hired, think twice. 

 

If you would like to risk it, go ahead.

Just know that one possible reason why this announcement has been made is because they have noticed people trying to expedite the application through getting a job. They have seen the trend, have noticed it. 

 

Be patient. You can do this! 

[Redheadguy03 505]

37 minutes ago, TheSkywalkers said:

Hey guys! Just saw a new announcement at the USCIS website regarding work permits and social security #s. Form I-765 has been updated and they have changed it to let applicants apply for work permit and social security numbers simultaneously without visiting the SSA office.

 

Now here's the part where people need to be cautious.

 

I have seen people apply for jobs even without work permit. And once they are offered the job, they call USCIS and try to expedite their EAD application. Some were lucky to be approved, but this change that USCIS has just announced, will minimize, if not totally stop that from happening.

 

Here is the link for that announcement:

https://www.uscis.gov/news/news-releases/new-uscis-form-streamlines-process-obtain-work-authorization-document-and-social-security-number-simultaneously

 

Here's an excerpt from that announcement:

"..USCIS encourages all U.S. employers to verify the employment eligibility of all new hires through E-Verify."

 

To sum it all up, once the employer realizes you do not have the proper documents to work here in the US, you are not going to be considered for the position regardless of whether the papers are being processed or not. You have to have the work permit ON HAND before you submit your resumes to employers.

 

When asked whether you are authorized to work here in the US and you said 'Yes' but you do not have the work permit yet, then you basically lied to the employer. 

 

What is E-Verify?

 

E-Verify

 

U.S. law requires companies to employ only individuals who may legally work in the United States – either U.S. citizens, or foreign citizens who have the necessary authorization. This diverse workforce contributes greatly to the vibrancy and strength of our economy, but that same strength also attracts unauthorized employment.

 

E-Verify is an Internet-based system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. E-Verify is fast, free and easy to use – and it’s the best way employers can ensure a legal workforce.

(Source: https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify)

 

So if anybody plans to do that, apply for a job without permit and then try to expedite the work permit application once hired, think twice. 

 

If you would like to risk it, go ahead.

Just know that one possible reason why this announcement has been made is because they have noticed people trying to expedite the application through getting a job. They have seen the trend, have noticed it. 

 

Be patient. You can do this! 

You don't start working until you have the ead. If you get a job offer you can apply to expedite the ead. Everify has nothing to do with that. They verify after you have your ead and start working. To expedite you get a job offer, you don't have to be verified until you actually start. 

 

You discuss with your employer that you can't start working until you get your ead. Nothing you put links to says anything about not being able to expedite. 

Edited October 3, 2017 by Redheadguy03

[TheSkywalkers 143]

3 minutes ago, Redheadguy03 said:

You don't start working until you have the ead. If you get a job offer you can apply to expedite the ead. Everify has nothing to do with that. They verify after you have your ead and start working. To expedite you get a job offer, you don't have to be verified until you actually start. 

 

You discuss with your employer that you can't start working until you get your ead. Nothing you put links to says anything about not being able to expedite. 

The usual questions employers ask before they even hire people is 'Are you authorized to work in the US?' Authorized, meaning, you have the work permit on hand and can provide it when you're asked of it.

 

If you do not have it yet, yet you say 'yes', then that's a lie. Like you said, you are not authorized to work yet until such time you have the EAD. 

 

E-verify is a tool that all US employers can use to check and verify whether the person applying for a job with them is authorized to work in the US. 

 

When you say 'you don't have to be verified until you actually start', I guess you are talking about the background checks. Background checks such as calling the applicant's previous employer , educational background, or whether the infos in the applicant's resume are legit are the ones that are covered in background checks. But E-verify is for trying to verify the employment authorization of the applicant. 

 

I tried to expedite my EAD too, and none of the criterias for expediting EAD lists "Job offer" on it.

 

People can expedite EAD yes, I am not saying they couldn't, but to expedite it because of a job offer when the person clearly isn't authorized to work yet, then that's where the line is drawn.

 

I am just concerned about some people who may think that it is the proper way. Besides, the links are from USCIS itself. I just posted it here out of concern.

 

God bless you all!

[Redheadguy03 505]

11 hours ago, TheSkywalkers said:

The usual questions employers ask before they even hire people is 'Are you authorized to work in the US?' Authorized, meaning, you have the work permit on hand and can provide it when you're asked of it.

 

If you do not have it yet, yet you say 'yes', then that's a lie. Like you said, you are not authorized to work yet until such time you have the EAD. 

 

E-verify is a tool that all US employers can use to check and verify whether the person applying for a job with them is authorized to work in the US. 

 

When you say 'you don't have to be verified until you actually start', I guess you are talking about the background checks. Background checks such as calling the applicant's previous employer , educational background, or whether the infos in the applicant's resume are legit are the ones that are covered in background checks. But E-verify is for trying to verify the employment authorization of the applicant. 

 

I tried to expedite my EAD too, and none of the criterias for expediting EAD lists "Job offer" on it.

 

People can expedite EAD yes, I am not saying they couldn't, but to expedite it because of a job offer when the person clearly isn't authorized to work yet, then that's where the line is drawn.

 

I am just concerned about some people who may think that it is the proper way. Besides, the links are from USCIS itself. I just posted it here out of concern.

 

God bless you all!

You answer no and discuss with the employer that you can't work yet. You are allowed to apply for jobs without ead, you just can't work until you have it. 

 

You don't seem to be understanding, you can apply for jobs all you want their is nothing illegal about it. You just can't actually work without the EAD. Tons of people have expedited because of job offers, so obviously you can. You got denied it does happen, but it's definitely possible. You're providing information that has no actual basis.

The links you provided say nothing in regards to expediting at all. It says they recommend using everify, it's not required and again, like I said you would discuss with your potential employer that you can't work yet without the EAD. 

 

I'd suggest rereading the information in the links because you're basically making up information. If people want to expedite because of a job offer its entirely possible. Even getting the EAD and SSN together is optional, you can still do it the old way. Try reading other threads in regards to expediting.

[Anatti87 164]

hi everyone! I was going to apply at the beginning of September but well money is running dry so towards the ends it was sent on 9/28 they received 9/30 ... here we go Any advice? and can anyone tell me an estimated time for them to cash my check

[Redheadguy03 505]

11 minutes ago, Anatti87 said:

hi everyone! I was going to apply at the beginning of September but well money is running dry so towards the ends it was sent on 9/28 they received 9/30 ... here we go Any advice? and can anyone tell me an estimated time for them to cash my check

They cashed my check 6 days after receiving it. Advice in regards to what? Just mail it out. 

[Anatti87 164]

Just now, Redheadguy03 said:

They cashed my check 6 days after receiving it. Advice in regards to what? Just mail it out. 

Well I did, but hows everyone doing with their bios, how long was the process? things like that.

[Ilovecake 11]

I got my Noa texts and emails last night around 12.30 am. 

 

So I suppose I am now an October filer.

[FindHerKeepHer 244]

Still waiting on marriage certificate to send in package 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️ Idk what's going on? So I guess I will be joining the October filers

 

Just to clarify we dint pay pay extra for the I-131 right? Full fee is 1225 ??

[Redheadguy03 505]

44 minutes ago, FindHerKeepHer said:

Still waiting on marriage certificate to send in package 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️ Idk what's going on? So I guess I will be joining the October filers

 

Just to clarify we dint pay pay extra for the I-131 right? Full fee is 1225 ??

Yep 1225

[AAA0914 0]

On 9/20/2017 at 7:05 PM, RJandHamid said:

I sent the package on September 8 and it was received September 12. Hope your NOA1 letter arrives soon!

Hello! I wonder if you already got niomwtrics appointment and if yes, when? I wanna know how long mine will take. I filed and uscis rwceive date for my aos concurrent filing is sept 19th and sept 25th. I alrwady have my noa1

[RJandHamid 1,133]

1 hour ago, AAA0914 said:

Hello! I wonder if you already got niomwtrics appointment and if yes, when? I wanna know how long mine will take. I filed and uscis rwceive date for my aos concurrent filing is sept 19th and sept 25th. I alrwady have my noa1

Hi, yes we had the biometrics appointment yesterday.

 

Here is my timeline:

September 8: package sent

September 12: receive date listed on NOA1

September 22: biometrics appointment letter received

October 2: Biometrics appointment

[kpmartini 24]

Hello,

 

Just looking for some insight. This is my situation: I am Canadian and my husband is USC. I have been to the US many times before and we have been together for 3 years. I entered the US on August 2 and he proposed August 8 and we got married August 15. 

 

Married: 08/15

AOS packet sent: 09/25

AOS packet signed and received: 09/26

 

It is now October 3 and we still have not received any text or email. Is this normal? Should I be worried?

[Redheadguy03 505]

28 minutes ago, kpmartini said:

Hello,

 

Just looking for some insight. This is my situation: I am Canadian and my husband is USC. I have been to the US many times before and we have been together for 3 years. I entered the US on August 2 and he proposed August 8 and we got married August 15. 

 

Married: 08/15

AOS packet sent: 09/25

AOS packet signed and received: 09/26

 

It is now October 3 and we still have not received any text or email. Is this normal? Should I be worried?

Yes it's normal, give it a little more time.