October 2017 AOS filers (merged)

[FLboy123 16]

Just now, italiansf said:

For what I know, because my husband is "just" a LPR I need to maintain my stupid F1 status...

Check with your lawyer, after you apply you’re on a AOS Pending status and you don’t need to study anymore. Anyways you should get it before August.

[italiansf 40]

25 minutes ago, 1uis said:

Check with your lawyer, after you apply you’re on a AOS Pending status and you don’t need to study anymore. Anyways you should get it before August.

Do you have the link of this "law" or rule?

 

[Oct17F2A 1]

11 hours ago, italiansf said:

Do you have the link of this "law" or rule?

 

I'm in the same boat as you. I went to an infopass to ask this question. The officer told me I don't need to keep F1 status, I just need to have my EAD renewed.

But my lawyer told me it's not true. He has a pair of cases where the GC was denied because the applicant didn't have any other visa but only a pending AOS. Actually I don't want to take this risk.

 

Btw, 208 days and counting.... No EAD, no AP, no RFE.

PD: Feb 2016 (I-130), current since Feb 2018.

 

[FLboy123 16]

26 minutes ago, Oct17F2A said:

I'm in the same boat as you. I went to an infopass to ask this question. The officer told me I don't need to keep F1 status, I just need to have my EAD renewed.

But my lawyer told me it's not true. He has a pair of cases where the GC was denied because the applicant didn't have any other visa but only a pending AOS. Actually I don't want to take this risk.

 

Btw, 208 days and counting.... No EAD, no AP, no RFE.

PD: Feb 2016 (I-130), current since Feb 2018.

 

That is interesting my lawyer was the one who recommended that, and to be honest my wife renewed her license two months ago wood say renew a license of a person without legal status?

[SamSam85 47]

2 minutes ago, Oct17F2A said:

I'm in the same boat as you. I went to an infopass to ask this question. The officer told me I don't need to keep F1 status, I just need to have my EAD renewed.

But my lawyer told me it's not true. He has a pair of cases where the GC was denied because the applicant didn't have any other visa but only a pending AOS. Actually I don't want to take this risk.

 

Btw, 208 days and counting.... No EAD, no AP, no RFE.

PD: Feb 2016 (I-130), current since Feb 2018.

 

What the lawyer said doesn't make sense. If your AOS is pending, and you applied when you were in Active status (i.e, USCIS received your application at the time you were in active status), then you should be ok waiting for the interview 

[Oct17F2A 1]

7 minutes ago, SamSam85 said:

What the lawyer said doesn't make sense. If your AOS is pending, and you applied when you were in Active status (i.e, USCIS received your application at the time you were in active status), then you should be ok waiting for the interview 

I agree with you. The only risk here is if they deny your GC for any reason, you'll be immediately out of status and you'll have to leave the country.

 

But that's what my lawyer says according to his experience.

[FLboy123 16]

7 minutes ago, SamSam85 said:

What the lawyer said doesn't make sense. If your AOS is pending, and you applied when you were in Active status (i.e, USCIS received your application at the time you were in active status), then you should be ok waiting for the interview 

Yep, however is safe in case your AOS is rejected, as you won’t have to be running to get a F1 status somewhere. I want to say you’re playing odds, but if you have a strong marriage case , I would be surprised that they reject it. I have been married for for a considerable amount of time and have various joint assets and/or debts. It’s no guarantee, but these get usually approved.

[italiansf 40]

5 hours ago, Oct17F2A said:

I'm in the same boat as you. I went to an infopass to ask this question. The officer told me I don't need to keep F1 status, I just need to have my EAD renewed.

But my lawyer told me it's not true. He has a pair of cases where the GC was denied because the applicant didn't have any other visa but only a pending AOS. Actually I don't want to take this risk.

 

Btw, 208 days and counting.... No EAD, no AP, no RFE.

PD: Feb 2016 (I-130), current since Feb 2018.

 

Me neither, risking now it would be silly...

 

 

[italiansf 40]

5 hours ago, SamSam85 said:

What the lawyer said doesn't make sense. If your AOS is pending, and you applied when you were in Active status (i.e, USCIS received your application at the time you were in active status), then you should be ok waiting for the interview 

Yes, you should be ok waiting for the interview, but with the actual immigration situation in the USA I think that it is better to don't risk.

If there is a written law that specifics that point for spouse of LPR would be an easier decision to quit school, but if there isn't anything written I would not risk. 

[Fragger 49]

I’m travelling using the combo card this Monday, anyone used it yet? I’m having anxiety 

[DayDayDay 11]

19 minutes ago, Fragger said:

I’m travelling using the combo card this Monday, anyone used it yet? I’m having anxiety 

I traveled to Switzerland last March and I had no problems to re-enter. At the customs the official took my passport and take me to a kind of waiting room. 15 minutes and later they called me, gave my passport and showed me the exit door. 

[SamSam85 47]

any one knows anything about "case is sent for processing" reply regarding EAD?

[Visitor User 253]

Anyone used Mamoo in Pakistan site services to get BC from Pakistan?  They seem to be the most reputable and reliable based on my research. Cost is USD $250.

 

There is also Chachu In Pakistan and another Facebook Page.

[DanielTan 21]

22 hours ago, DayDayDay said:

I traveled to Switzerland last March and I had no problems to re-enter. At the customs the official took my passport and take me to a kind of waiting room. 15 minutes and later they called me, gave my passport and showed me the exit door. 

Good to hear! Im planning on using mine once I get it too. Do you know how many days are we allowed to be abroad?

 

Thanks in advance. 

[DayDayDay 11]

7 minutes ago, DanielTan said:

Good to hear! Im planning on using mine once I get it too. Do you know how many days are we allowed to be abroad?

 

Thanks in advance. 

I have no idea. I stayed two weeks in Switzerland and personally I won't stay more than that because they can ask you any time for RFE (for example) and you want to able to answer them as soon as possible.