AOS AUGUST 2018 FILERS FROM K-1 [merged threads]

[KYICGM 70]

1 hour ago, jean baptiste said:

happy for you

Thank you 😊 i got my ead cards yesterday and I wasn’t expecting it 🤷🏻‍♀️😁

[alefonck 16]

I just got back from my travels. I went on a 7 day cruise with my employment authorization card/Advance Parole.

 

I would say cruise Customs and Border Patrol is way more laid back than airport CBP.

 

Getting on the cruise ship took longer than when I came back.

 

On the way out of the US I believe the issue was a lack of knowledge on what an Advance Parole was but I think this is because when you get on a cruise ship, you are not really dealing with TSA or actual immigration agents; only with the cruise line’s employees. 

 

I showed my Visa and they asked if I was a tourist. At this moment I did not want to lie and have any problems, but I feel like if I had just said “yes, I am” I would have just gotten on the ship right away. But since I am adjusting status I explained that I was adjusting my atatus and showed my AP card. The man at security did not know what this meant and sent me to guest services. At guest services the guy inputting my information had to go in the back and ask his manager on what to do. Took about 10 minutes. They took my picture and sent me on my way.

 

On the way back, I showed my visa and advance parole document to the Customs and border patrol officer. She just looked at it and asked me to take off my hat to compare to the picture. Did not even question the different name. (i brought my marriage certificate with name change just in case) and let me go.

 

took less than a minute.

 

for people that are hesitant on traveling with advance parole, I would say you should go for it. I did not run into any issues, but of course you should always keep in mind that this is not a guarantee that you will be let in to the US again.

[Kat1111 45]

33 minutes ago, alefonck said:

I just got back from my travels. I went on a 7 day cruise with my employment authorization card/Advance Parole.

 

I would say cruise Customs and Border Patrol is way more laid back than airport CBP.

 

Getting on the cruise ship took longer than when I came back.

 

On the way out of the US I believe the issue was a lack of knowledge on what an Advance Parole was but I think this is because when you get on a cruise ship, you are not really dealing with TSA or actual immigration agents; only with the cruise line’s employees. 

 

I showed my Visa and they asked if I was a tourist. At this moment I did not want to lie and have any problems, but I feel like if I had just said “yes, I am” I would have just gotten on the ship right away. But since I am adjusting status I explained that I was adjusting my atatus and showed my AP card. The man at security did not know what this meant and sent me to guest services. At guest services the guy inputting my information had to go in the back and ask his manager on what to do. Took about 10 minutes. They took my picture and sent me on my way.

 

On the way back, I showed my visa and advance parole document to the Customs and border patrol officer. She just looked at it and asked me to take off my hat to compare to the picture. Did not even question the different name. (i brought my marriage certificate with name change just in case) and let me go.

 

took less than a minute.

 

for people that are hesitant on traveling with advance parole, I would say you should go for it. I did not run into any issues, but of course you should always keep in mind that this is not a guarantee that you will be let in to the US again.

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I am planning a trip in May:)!

[jean baptiste 337]

36 minutes ago, alefonck said:

I just got back from my travels. I went on a 7 day cruise with my employment authorization card/Advance Parole.

 

I would say cruise Customs and Border Patrol is way more laid back than airport CBP.

 

Getting on the cruise ship took longer than when I came back.

 

On the way out of the US I believe the issue was a lack of knowledge on what an Advance Parole was but I think this is because when you get on a cruise ship, you are not really dealing with TSA or actual immigration agents; only with the cruise line’s employees. 

 

I showed my Visa and they asked if I was a tourist. At this moment I did not want to lie and have any problems, but I feel like if I had just said “yes, I am” I would have just gotten on the ship right away. But since I am adjusting status I explained that I was adjusting my atatus and showed my AP card. The man at security did not know what this meant and sent me to guest services. At guest services the guy inputting my information had to go in the back and ask his manager on what to do. Took about 10 minutes. They took my picture and sent me on my way.

 

On the way back, I showed my visa and advance parole document to the Customs and border patrol officer. She just looked at it and asked me to take off my hat to compare to the picture. Did not even question the different name. (i brought my marriage certificate with name change just in case) and let me go.

 

took less than a minute.

 

for people that are hesitant on traveling with advance parole, I would say you should go for it. I did not run into any issues, but of course you should always keep in mind that this is not a guarantee that you will be let in to the US again.

thank it's good information i'm planning to travel in march and will gladly read someone that have experienced airport agent with green card in hand

[alefonck 16]

20 minutes ago, jean baptiste said:

thank it's good information i'm planning to travel in march and will gladly read someone that have experienced airport agent with green card in hand

I do not have a green card but both my parents do. They have traveled many times, they have never run into trouble. If you have a green card, there is really no danger in them not letting you back in; this is your home. 

 

Maybe you are a little hesitant because of the whole Trump situation that happened last year with people from Muslim countries not being let in, but that was an extraordinary situation and I am very confident that you will not run into any issues.

[jean baptiste 337]

2 hours ago, alefonck said:

I do not have a green card but both my parents do. They have traveled many times, they have never run into trouble. If you have a green card, there is really no danger in them not letting you back in; this is your home. 

 

Maybe you are a little hesitant because of the whole Trump situation that happened last year with people from Muslim countries not being let in, but that was an extraordinary situation and I am very confident that you will not run into any issues.

you get me man. of course i was hesitant. with TRUMP you never know hahahaha.

thank you 

[george.conley 35]

Interviewed at the Washington DC Field Office this morning. Checked-in at the main lobby after going through airport style security. Directed to the second floor. Waited about 15 minutes before getting our names called. Escorted to the adjudicator's office. Was told our application was straight-forward. Took the oath. Asked about our relationship, specifically how we met; when we visited; and the wedding. Then adjudicator proceeded to go through the standard yes/no questions about criminal record; have we ever been married; etc. Then gave us some time to ask questions. Ask if we had any photos, which we did. Adjudicator asked if they could keep the photos for their file. Said yes. Did not have to provide any additional paperwork (recent tax filings, pay stubs or anything like that). Finally, told we were approved and that we should receive our green card in about two weeks. In and out in less than 45 minutes.

 

Thanks everyone for your help. Couldn't have had a straight-forward application without all the clear guides and instructions from this site.

[alefonck 16]

18 hours ago, jean baptiste said:

you get me man. of course i was hesitant. with TRUMP you never know hahahaha.

thank you 

True, you never know. But you can’t live your life in fear of “what if” for the next 2-3 years. That is a long time to not travel outside of the country. You have no reason to worry since you followed the law and now have a legal immigration status in this country.

[Charles H 16]

Got our letter today in the mail for the approval of I485 Adjust Status and the USCIS website updated that our card had been mailed today also.  Still fighting SS to issue her social security number even though they said it will be mailed within 2 weeks.  

[ds36 31]

EAD card arrived yesterday  

 

I had started to get worried as it was approved on 15th Feb and the status never changed from 'Your Card is Being Produced' to 'Card Mailed' but NOA showed up in the mail on Friday and then the EAD just showed up yesterday also.

 

Also Friday I-485 status changed to interview scheduled too!

Great to see some movement and progress!! 

[Brook72 8]

5 minutes ago, ds36 said:

EAD card arrived yesterday  

 

I had started to get worried as it was approved on 15th Feb and the status never changed from 'Your Card is Being Produced' to 'Card Mailed' but NOA showed up in the mail on Friday and then the EAD just showed up yesterday also.

 

Also Friday I-485 status changed to interview scheduled too!

Great to see some movement and progress!! 

Congratulations on receiving your EAD!  Did you receive your ssn as well? My EAD came in the mail yesterday but no ssn

[ds36 31]

Just now, Brook72 said:

Congratulations on receiving your EAD!  Did you receive your ssn as well? My EAD came in the mail yesterday but no ssn

Congrats on the EAD!

 

I actually already had a SSN, I managed to get one when I first arrived and then after the wedding (and before expiry of my k1/i94) I managed to get it changed into my married name too, so I am not sure how long yours will be sorry!

 

[alefonck 16]

5 hours ago, Brook72 said:

Congratulations on receiving your EAD!  Did you receive your ssn as well? My EAD came in the mail yesterday but no ssn

Mine arrived about 10 days after my EAD card. 

[Brook72 8]

2 minutes ago, alefonck said:

Mine arrived about 10 days after my EAD card. 

Oh wow thank you. I was planning on going to the social security office. I'll just wait 

[Kat1111 45]

16 hours ago, ds36 said:

EAD card arrived yesterday  

 

I had started to get worried as it was approved on 15th Feb and the status never changed from 'Your Card is Being Produced' to 'Card Mailed' but NOA showed up in the mail on Friday and then the EAD just showed up yesterday also.

 

Also Friday I-485 status changed to interview scheduled too!

Great to see some movement and progress!! 

Congrats!!! is your field office Newark, NJ?

 

I am in north jersey, wondering if we have the same field office. Thank you!