February 2018 I-129F Filers, Part II

[Toastbear 149]

4 hours ago, Daniela M_______ said:

Day 189... I need to hear something soon, we are starting to feel anxious as we have never been away for this long and we have other 4 months ahead.

 

I literally have had my life on hold for most of 2018 and it's driving me crazy. I need to buy things and I'm like "would this fit in my suitcase?"

 

Just a bad day, this whole process is a roller-coaster... Good luck to all of us!

Day 205 here and I feel the same. Its horrible.

[americaninlove 381]

5 hours ago, lenablabla said:

Lets just hope that tomorrow we are gonna see a lot more approvals. fingers crossed !

Well or let’s hope those of us waiting on RFEs (and still potentially weeks/months from apprpval) find out what they want from us!!

[Daniela M_______ 410]

2 hours ago, madameMaison said:

You're not alone. I'm so tired of being strong.. I'm tired of living life on hold. I'm tired of not being able to make any permanent decisions right now because life is on hold. I am so tired, I've tried so hard to not be miserable about the process.. but it's just weighing so heavily on my shoulders. This is the most painful thing I've ever been through and I'm trying so hard to not fall apart. 

Hold on there girl, it's hard for sure but at least we have something to look up for, and hopes to make it real!

[Em&B 4]

8 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

@Em&B So I have heard that with some new law apparently that is making it really hard almost impossible for people to get a job/hired in the U.S. now ... that employers have to show that there is no U.S. Citizen qualified to fill the position? 🙄😒🤔 something about not being able to work until you are a citizen? Has anyone heard anything about this? This terrifies me.. if it is true, how are any of the fiancés coming into America going to find jobs! 

 

To follow up on your posting in the closed thread I offer you this explanation.

 

You are referring to someone who is processing through a EBx visa. There are number of EBx types of visas. Once of which needs the Employer to prove to the US Govt that there isn't a USC to fill that position first. If not then the EBx is issued for that process.

 

Now a CR-1 married seeking a family based visa and a K-1 also seeking a family based visa can work once the begin to process their AOS. Once you file the I-765 form and approved you will be able to search and receive work. Official wording below. 

 

After being admitted to the U.S. on a K-1 nonimmigrant visa, your fiancé(e) may immediately apply for evidence of work authorization by filing Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. In this case, your fiancé(e)’s work authorization is valid for only 90 days after his or her entry into the U.S.

Your fiancé(e) may also apply for work authorization at the same time he or she applies for a Green Card. In this case, your fiancé(e) can file Form I-765 together with the Form I-485. In this case, your fiancé(e)’s work authorization is valid for one year and may be extended in one-year increments.

 

Thank you so much for your information.. I just want to clarify it would make more sense to file the I-765 and the I-485 together as you mentioned in the second option once the fiancé gets to America right? Because from what I am understanding only filing I-765 and getting 90 days validity would be kinda pointless because what would you do after the 90 days is up ya know? 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

5 minutes ago, Em&B said:

Thank you so much for your information.. I just want to clarify it would make more sense to file the I-765 and the I-485 together as you mentioned in the second option once the fiancé gets to America right? Because from what I am understanding only filing I-765 and getting 90 days validity would be kinda pointless because what would you do after the 90 days is up ya know? 

Yes you file both together and add in the I-131. The fees for the I-765 (EAD-work authorization) and I-131(AP-advance parole for travel) are waived when filed with a pending I-485, so include both of those too. It takes about 60-90 days to receive the EAD/AP combo card, which will allow you to work(along with an SSN) and re-enter the US when traveling abroad while waiting for the green card approval.

[Kyle&Ana 718]

who love long weekends and holidays after this process...... not me

 

Good luck everybody! i hope like USCIS workers  will be relaxed they work harder  

Edited September 3, 2018 by Kyle&Ana
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[RickE 82]

2 hours ago, Toastbear said:

Day 205 here and I feel the same. Its horrible.

Day 215 here. So you’re not alone. Feeling the same way. Trying to stay positive for. It’s me and my fiancé.  That magical NOA2 will all make this seem like distant memory once it arrives. 

[Toastbear 149]

4 minutes ago, RickE said:

Day 215 here. So you’re not alone. Feeling the same way. Trying to stay positive for. It’s me and my fiancé.  That magical NOA2 will all make this seem like distant memory once it arrives. 

Yeah im trying to stay positive too since im seeing my fiance next week again, but I am so anxious about being one of the cases that wait over a year and still dont know whats going on

[ability 56]

even on holidays, USCIS works, today we received a letter about the rfe😥
guys, help... how long it takes to deliver the letter , and how long to wait then for answer from USCIS?

[MarkandCharity 17]

43 minutes ago, ability said:

even on holidays, USCIS works, today we received a letter about the rfe😥
guys, help... how long it takes to deliver the letter , and how long to wait then for answer from USCIS?

Did you receive a letter or was it posted online?

[H Al 20]

2 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

Yes you file both together and add in the I-131. The fees for the I-765 (EAD-work authorization) and I-131(AP-advance parole for travel) are waived when filed with a pending I-485, so include both of those too. It takes about 60-90 days to receive the EAD/AP combo card, which will allow you to work(along with an SSN) and re-enter the US when traveling abroad while waiting for the green card approval.

Thanks for offering this valuable information. So what about the driver license? When can be obtained? I know it depends on the state, I am in Arizona and when I sent an email to the Az DOT they told me that my fiance can obtain his driver license as long as he can provide proof of legal presence. So which one of things you have mentioned can proof his legal presence. I know it's kind early to think about this topic now since we haven't received our NOA2 yet, but it's just kept me thinking about it. 

[BJ & Christine 1,392]

43 minutes ago, ability said:

even on holidays, USCIS works, today we received a letter about the rfe😥
guys, help... how long it takes to deliver the letter , and how long to wait then for answer from USCIS?

3 to 5 days normally

[ability 56]

1 minute ago, Markssoutherngirl said:

Did you receive a letter or was it posted online?

online , only old site

1 minute ago, BJ & Christine said:

3 to 5 days normally

thanks )

[TriniGirl2 60]

Day 201 😥

[BJ & Christine 1,392]

2 minutes ago, ability said:

online , only old site

thanks )

Sorry didnt answer second part. 

 

14 to 60 days once recieved. Have seen a few sooner then 14 days. But dont hold ur breath.