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NikLR Grand Master

NikLR   13,231

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~~moved to working and travelling during immigration from K1 process and procedures~~

 

You could but it would be pointless.  It takes 4 months to get the EAD, costs money and your I-94 is only good for 90 days (less time then it takes to be granted the EAD.)  when you apply for your AOS then you can apply for the EAD and it will take about 4 months after that.  THEN you can start working. 

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

NikLR Grand Master

NikLR   13,231

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4 minutes ago, cherryblossoms916 said:

Can I apply already for work permit ? Even though We’re not married yet?

You can but it takes LONGER for to to be granted than it is even granted for!  It would be void on February 1, 2018.  There is no point in wasting the money. 

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You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

ColoradoBeauty Collaborator

ColoradoBeauty   79

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If you apply now, you will not get it until around February 2018. You cannot work until you receive work permit.  

You will not receive it fast like SSN. 

Spoiler

Aug 2011 - Arrived on F1 visa

09/06/2015 Started exchanging messages

10/13/2015 We met in person

07/01/2017 We got engaged!

10/31/2017 We got married!

11/08/2017 AOS Package (I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131) sent via USPS - Chicago Lockbox

                      (Priority Mail - USPS autocorrected zipcode to 60680-4187)

11/12/2017 Package delivered (Delayed due to USPS mistakenly took it to 60624 and Veteran's Day) 

11/13/2017 Received Date (Priority Date)

11/21/2017 Received 4 e-mails & 4 text notifications (01:30 AM EST); checks cashed

11/28/2017 Received 4 NOA1 hard copies

12/09/2017 Received Biometrics Appointment Letter (for i-485 and i-765)

12/21/2017 Biometrics Appointment

01/08/2018 **I-765 and I-131 Approved** (61 days)

01/16/2018 %%Received combo card%% (tracking shows USCIS sent it on Jan 11 from MO, then Jan 15 USPS closed for MLK day) 

01/20/2018 Received approval letters for EAD and AP

09/20/2018 Received text 'Interview was scheduled' and interview notice will be mailed

09/27/2018 Received Interview notice by mail

10/25/2018 Interview day

10/26/2018 I-485 case status updated to "We ordered your new card"

10/29/2018 Case Status updated to "We approved your Form I-485"

10/31/2018 Case Status updated to "We mailed your new card"

11/01/2018 My card was picked up by the USPS with tracking number assigned

11/05/2018 Green Card Received 

 

Side note: I turned my maiden name into second middle name. In the combo card, my given name is First Firstmiddleinitial, however on the back of the card, they attempted to list my second middle name. 

 

My application package:

Interview Experience:

 

 

geowrian Grand Master

geowrian   22,338

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You should marry then file for AOS + EAD (+ AP!). Then wait ~4 months or so for the EAD to arrive.

 

Technically you can apply before marriage, but as pointed out above, it would expire before you even received it...a waste of hundred of dollars and time.

Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

Spoiler

I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

T-bear Rookie

T-bear   0

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All above is true, My wife waited 5months to get her EAD, then 1 week for your SSN and just recently sent off for your RN lic, so another 1-2 months for that to come through.  It's not that easy or should I say quick. you and your spouse need to sit tight and save right as much as you can now.  

 

NikLR Grand Master

NikLR   13,231

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On 11/19/2017 at 8:50 PM, cherryblossoms916 said:

Thank you Guys! We will apply after marriage on January. It’s just i want to work already asap. 

Wanting to work asap is why I encourage the CR1 visa. :)

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

 
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