APRIL 2018 AOS FILERS

[QED 21]

1 hour ago, angry said:

Some advice to those that are still waiting for their EAD to be produced.

If you haven't already, make your resume right away. Also prepare a Cover Letter template that you can later edit with information to whichever place you're applying to, many companies ask for it on their website.

Ask previous managers for reference, it's good to have it in hand.

 

Here's some platforms that help with jobs searches, setup your account and get everything ready. If anyone else knows other platforms please share them.

indeed.com ; ziprecruiter.com ; hire.com

 

Have your linkedin account setup with proper information. Many companies use a hiring platform that allows you to easily connect with linkedin, making the whole application process take less time. 

 

Try to make yourself a check list for all the things that you need and do it before the EAD, once that comes you'll feel pressured into doing all things at once.

I'm already going for interviews. I'm really not waiting for the card. I usually let them know I'm expecting it within a month (PD is 4/9). I've had to politely turn down a few, but I will really hold out on the ones that I really want to land. Good luck everyone, just don't wait around. 

[Tomalley 160]

3 minutes ago, QED said:

I'm already going for interviews. I'm really not waiting for the card. I usually let them know I'm expecting it within a month (PD is 4/9). I've had to politely turn down a few, but I will really hold out on the ones that I really want to land. Good luck everyone, just don't wait around. 

Cool! How is your interview going? 

[Gbenga 13]

6 hours ago, Cola1 said:

Here is my journey so far..

Package mail April 05

Ead received April 10th

1485 received April 17

Biometrics done may 10

Ead and 1485 update may 14 saying fingerprint review was completed 

 

August 22 i485 update case is ready to schedule interview 

August 27 1485 update interview was scheduled 

Sept 05 ead update new card being produce

Sept 07 card was mailed 

Sept 10 post off picked up card and they sent tracking number

Sept 12 card in hand ... wishing everyone all the best

How long did ut take you to get the ssn card?

[QED 21]

5 hours ago, Tomalley said:

Cool! How is your interview going? 

Pretty good actually, thanks for asking. I'm just going to these interviews to bid my time, because I could've accepted any of the first three offers I received. Good thing is, for the first time in a long while there are more jobs than are qualified workers. So no one should feel like they're losing out on anything yet. Those jobs will be there when we're ready, at least for the near future. 

[Cola1 29]

3 hours ago, Gbenga said:

How long did ut take you to get the ssn card?

Got it in like 2 weeks after I apply for it.. using my i94

[Tomalley 160]

5 hours ago, QED said:

Pretty good actually, thanks for asking. I'm just going to these interviews to bid my time, because I could've accepted any of the first three offers I received. Good thing is, for the first time in a long while there are more jobs than are qualified workers. So no one should feel like they're losing out on anything yet. Those jobs will be there when we're ready, at least for the near future. 

Cool! Actually I am a bit worried because my first language is not English. I just graduated last year and not sure what jobs I should apply for. Kinda of difficult for me.

But you got so many offers, really nice. Do you tell them you are immigrants? Or they will ask you that ? May I ask what area of jobs you are applying for ? 

 

[Sarah&Facundo 605]

1 hour ago, Tomalley said:

Cool! Actually I am a bit worried because my first language is not English. I just graduated last year and not sure what jobs I should apply for. Kinda of difficult for me.

But you got so many offers, really nice. Do you tell them you are immigrants? Or they will ask you that ? May I ask what area of jobs you are applying for ? 

 

You do not have to disclose anything about your race or cultural background. They technically should not even ask. If you make it a point of conversation, that's one thing but they can't hire/not hire based upon that. 

[QED 21]

2 hours ago, Sarah&Facundo said:

You do not have to disclose anything about your race or cultural background. They technically should not even ask. If you make it a point of conversation, that's one thing but they can't hire/not hire based upon that. 

That's right @Tomalley, no one can make you disclose that information if you do not wish to, or deny you an opportunity based on that. It does happen though now and then, but that's coming from ignorant people. 

[Tomalley 160]

26 minutes ago, QED said:

That's right @Tomalley, no one can make you disclose that information if you do not wish to, or deny you an opportunity based on that. It does happen though now and then, but that's coming from ignorant people. 

But I feel like if they ask you a question, you should answer otherwise it is likely they won’t hire you.

i am just curious that did you tell your interviewers that you moved to the USA ? Like all this immigration story? Or they even didn’t ask you ? 

[Sarah&Facundo 605]

2 hours ago, Tomalley said:

But I feel like if they ask you a question, you should answer otherwise it is likely they won’t hire you.

i am just curious that did you tell your interviewers that you moved to the USA ? Like all this immigration story? Or they even didn’t ask you ? 

They legally can't even ask you anything about your race, sex, or anything like that. Any legitimate place will not ask. If you mention you just moved here and want to discuss it, that's up to you but they can't ask about it.

Also remember that there are SO many immigrants in this country. Just because you have an accent, doesn't even mean you are a recent immigrant. People have been living here 5, 10, 20 years and still have accents and carry parts of their home country with them. My husband has been here since April and has a strong accent. No one asks him about where he is from. (Unlike when I'm in his country and I get asked where I'm from 10 times a day LOL)

[Tomalley 160]

2 hours ago, Sarah&Facundo said:

They legally can't even ask you anything about your race, sex, or anything like that. Any legitimate place will not ask. If you mention you just moved here and want to discuss it, that's up to you but they can't ask about it.

Also remember that there are SO many immigrants in this country. Just because you have an accent, doesn't even mean you are a recent immigrant. People have been living here 5, 10, 20 years and still have accents and carry parts of their home country with them. My husband has been here since April and has a strong accent. No one asks him about where he is from. (Unlike when I'm in his country and I get asked where I'm from 10 times a day LOL)

That is interesting, because I got to be asked a lot where I am from .. maybe because I am Asian ? 

Thanks for your response 

[eagle85 268]

8 hours ago, Tomalley said:

Cool! Actually I am a bit worried because my first language is not English. I just graduated last year and not sure what jobs I should apply for. Kinda of difficult for me.

But you got so many offers, really nice. Do you tell them you are immigrants? Or they will ask you that ? May I ask what area of jobs you are applying for ? 

 

Hi @Tomalley, just want to share my experience. I was worried and a bit nervous too when applying job. I was afraid my English is not good enough. A week after I got EAD card I decided to just apply a job in person. I search on online post about the store or company who needs to hire employees in person (because I can understand English better  when I talk in person rather than talk on the phone). I found one on Craigtlist. It's at the biggest online retail company. I came to their place. Surprisingly, there's NO interview at all. When I came, they only asked me to complete their online forms, they borrow me the laptop to complete the forms, complete the drug test, and seeing the video about the company, the benefits and what we will do later on that position. And then, they take our picture for identity card just in case they hire us. Before we left the room, the HR person told us to wait for 5 days for the next info. It's said if we get email, that's mean they hire us. If not, then we don't get that job. Fortunately, I got the email and complete what they ask on email. After that, I watch the online training program for 1 hour 30 minutes (this is also be paid). Then just follow their instruction to come on training schedule.  

 

I am just so happy and lucky enough to get a job only 2 weeks after I got my EAD card and it's at big company. I hope you also find the good one. If you feel worried with your English, i think it might be better to apply in person. This also can help you to communicate better.

[Tomalley 160]

2 minutes ago, JloveN said:

Hi @Tomalley, just want to share my experience. I was worried and a bit nervous too when applying job. I was afraid my English is not good enough. A week after I got EAD card I decided to just apply a job in person. I search on online post about the store or company who needs to hire employees in person (because I can understand English better  when I talk in person rather than talk on the phone). I found one on Craigtlist. It's at the biggest online retail company. I came to their place. Surprisingly, there's NO interview at all. When I came, they only asked me to complete their online forms, they borrow me the laptop to complete the forms, complete the drug test, and seeing the video about the company, the benefits and what we will do later on that position. And then, they take our picture for identity card just in case they hire us. Before we left the room, the HR person told us to wait for 5 days for the next info. It's said if we get email, that's mean they hire us. If not, then we don't get that job. Fortunately, I got the email and complete what they ask on email. After that, I watch the online training program for 1 hour 30 minutes (this is also be paid). Then just follow their instruction to come on training schedule.  

 

I am just so happy and lucky enough to get a job only 2 weeks after I got my EAD card and it's at big company. I hope you also find the good one. If you feel worried with your English, i think it might be better to apply in person. This also can help you to communicate better.

Omg! Congratulations, thank you so much for your response! There is no interview for you at all? Is it a retail position? Like sales? Sounds wonderful, good for you! Where is your city btw? 

[eagle85 268]

8 minutes ago, Tomalley said:

Omg! Congratulations, thank you so much for your response! There is no interview for you at all? Is it a retail position? Like sales? Sounds wonderful, good for you! Where is your city btw? 

Yes there's NO Interview at all. Only complete the online forms and fill up the games test (matching box games and very basic counting). It's not sales position. It's like personal shopper. And I'm so happy with it because one of my hobby is shopping. Lol

I live in Thousand oaks , CA.

[Tomalley 160]

10 minutes ago, JloveN said:

Yes there's NO Interview at all. Only complete the online forms and fill up the games test (matching box games and very basic counting). It's not sales position. It's like personal shopper. And I'm so happy with it because one of my hobby is shopping. Lol

I live in Thousand oaks , CA.

Nice! Congratulations! 

You can go out and work now, New life;)