September 2018 AOS Filers

[DeepakChani 738]

What are some volunteering ideas as we wait for our EADs/GCs/AP. I do have a SSN. 

[Buhr 122]

Got my interview scheduled for February 21st, a little far ahead but at least there's no second guessing anymore.

 

This upcoming month better fly, I'm sick of this immigration limbo where we're not allowed to do anything 😩

[excited11 107]

3 hours ago, DeepakChani said:

What are some volunteering ideas as we wait for our EADs/GCs/AP. I do have a SSN. 

animal schelter...really depends on where you live...last time when I was in San Diego I went to Safari park, turns out the people that welcome tourists and tell them stories about the place are volunteers as well:P Good luck

[Gibus 202]

20 hours ago, DeepakChani said:

What are some volunteering ideas as we wait for our EADs/GCs/AP. I do have a SSN. 

Animal shelters, food banks, hospitals, Red Cross, homeless shelters, Volunteer Fire Departments (probably not is SF though)

[C90 376]

On 1/17/2019 at 11:55 AM, DeepakChani said:

What are some volunteering ideas as we wait for our EADs/GCs/AP. I do have a SSN. 

A lot of people already gave good ideas. I myself volunteer at 2 animal shelters.

 

One thing is very important, NEVER volunteer anywhere where they could get paid to do it without your EAD (aka, a not non profit organizations) and don't take anything (food, shelter etc) from them, since that's a way of payment. For example, if you start volunteering in a grocery store (just a goofy example), that's NOT allowed since someone else could do it and get paid. That way you risk a denial of your Greencard. Non profits like shelters, libraries etc are fine and I even read really good for your case, since the officer sees you did something useful and helpful to the USA in your spare time  

Edited January 18, 2019 by C90

[britishandusa 446]

Hi folks.

 

I am a April AOS filer but I applied for AP in September (I know, I know--bad move on my part). I was just wondering if anyone from September had received their AP yet?

[K1visaHopeful 2,817]

12 minutes ago, britishandusa said:

Hi folks.

 

I am a April AOS filer but I applied for AP in September (I know, I know--bad move on my part). I was just wondering if anyone from September had received their AP yet?

Only expedites. They just started August AP applications and are only on Aug 5th.

[LLNCE NIKOLOVA 34]

On 1/3/2019 at 2:58 PM, K1visaHopeful said:

Allowed. 

At one point in time you could obtain a temp EAD that was valid during your first 90 days. That's why K1s are "allowed" as they need both the EAD and SSN to work.

I am a little lost with this... I have a SSC since 2010 - was here on a work and travel program. Now just waiting on the EAD... you saying I can obtain a temp. one? 

[K1visaHopeful 2,817]

2 minutes ago, LLNCE NIKOLOVA said:

I am a little lost with this... I have a SSC since 2010 - was here on a work and travel program. Now just waiting on the EAD... you saying I can obtain a temp. one? 

I'm referring to the temporary EAD that K1s can apply for under category A6 (not C9) and would be valid up until their I94 expired. With current processing times for any EADs of 4 to 6 months, applying for this kind of EAD is useless as it would not be approved before the I94 expired. 

BUT that is the reason why K1s are allowed to obtain an SSN upon arrival and before their I94 expires-as they would need an SSN to work if they were granted this temporary EAD. 

 

So yes, if you were a K1, and applied for this temporary EAD under category A6, essentially you could work upon approval of that EAD and up until your I94 expired. But because approval of ANY EAD takes longer than 90 days to approve nowadays, you would not get it before your I94 expired. 

Essentially this type of EAD is useful for those K1s who have employment secured before they arrive in the US, have evidence of that employment offer to expedite. But even then, if the expedition did happen quickly they could only work up until the I94 expired at day 90 after POE and could not be renewed under A6 as that category of EADs is not renewable.

[C90 376]

On 1/21/2019 at 5:37 PM, K1visaHopeful said:

Only expedites. They just started August AP applications and are only on Aug 5th.

Of course now it takes longer again 😫Know some April and June 2018 filers, both had their EAD/AP combo with 4 months. Lucky us I guess. But we'll be waiting patiently... 

[KatziGuthmann 171]

14 minutes ago, LizM said:

Wait, you had your interview already?

 

... Can I come live with you over there in Seattle?

 

NYC is 🐢🐢🐢

That’s what I thought about Seattle office too! I’ve no idea why they picked my case a year sooner than expected..

But you’re welcome to move over here! XD

[KatziGuthmann 171]

1 hour ago, LizM said:

I have this dream that they'll just send me my card in the mail one day. That happened to a girl here in NYC last year, after about four or five months. 

 

So happy they picked you! Must feel great to be done with them for a while. Congratulations  

Everything going smooth otherwise?

I hope you’ll get your card interviewless then!!

 

Everything is going well! I’m attending some classes at our community college (just for myself, no diploma or something), learning to drive, preparing resume, that kind of things! What about you? Do you have your combo card? (I have troubles checking people’s timelines from my phone)

[Mrs.Williams 34]

Hello,

 

I'm just so curious of how other have received EAD/AOS approvals so fast. Filed on 09/10/2018 and still nothing. I know some have expedited but others haven't.

[K1visaHopeful 2,817]

26 minutes ago, Mrs.Williams said:

Hello,

 

I'm just so curious of how other have received EAD/AOS approvals so fast. Filed on 09/10/2018 and still nothing. I know some have expedited but others haven't.

Everyone you have seen with an EAD/AP approval is in fact an expedite. They just fail to mention that.

27 minutes ago, Mrs.Williams said:

Hello,

 

I'm just so curious of how other have received EAD/AOS approvals so fast. Filed on 09/10/2018 and still nothing. I know some have expedited but others haven't.

Ie....they are only working on August now. Regular approvals are only happening for August filers.

[KatziGuthmann 171]

5 hours ago, LizM said:

Me too!

 

Sounds great. I have totally skipped the whole getting a license here thing, just haven't been motivated to go to the DMV when we don't even have a car. I should at least get myself a learner's permit - is that what you have?

 

I'm good, still interviewing. I've had my combo card for quite some time but I initially pursued one thing and then changed my mind. So I've had to rethink and it's all been taking quite some time. It's not in my nature to be picky, I'm more of a safety first type of person, but my husband thinks that I have a perfect moment to pursue what I actually want to pursue and he's right. So here I am! Not ideal for the finances, but probably good for my future.

Yes, I took the knowledge test and have the learner’s permit! Quite scared to drive, I’ve never done it before haha.

 

Oh I think that’s nice that you can be some kind of picky about your future job, it’s better than get a place and than regret it..