November 2018 AOS Filers

[jakejon 1,197]

Congrats @Pengunista  

[Pengunista 221]

Just now, jakejon said:

Congrats @Pengunista  

Thank you! Oh and one more thing, remember all the passport photos we sent? Yeah, the pic they used for the combo card is the one from the biometrics one. 

[Derlon 121]

50 minutes ago, RambaCat said:

What's the most common question/statement you've heard about this immigration process from family/friends?

 

I think mine is "Can you vote on a Greencard?" (Which is obviously a no!)

 People always seem to think that once you get the k1 visa and you get to the US, you're all done and good to go. 

 

Little do they know all the paperwork is just starting and all you can really do is sit on your ### at home. 😂

[Bonnie_Clyde 48]

Hello another tax question, I just found out I'm not eligible for the foreign income tax exclusion because I was employed in my country by the US government (Peace Corps). If I filed MFJ with my husband we would actually owe the IRS because money of me so we decided to file MFS. My question since I will no longer choose to be considered as a US resident, do I still need to 1) file taxes and 2) disclose my worlwide income?

Thanks again for the continued support this community offers. 

[sheenaph 56]

Hi Guys, 

 

Old app (egov.uscis.gov) says "New Card Is Being Produced"

while new app (my.uscis.gov) still says "Case Was Received". 

 

I don't know if I should celebrate or update my timeline yet, but is this normal?

[jakejon 1,197]

54 minutes ago, Pengunista said:

Thank you! Oh and one more thing, remember all the passport photos we sent? Yeah, the pic they used for the combo card is the one from the biometrics one. 

Oh no!! I looked so awful in my biometrics picture!! (stupid massive hangover, which I regretted the day of biometrics). Anyways looks like that bad pic of me will be around for a while lol  

Edited March 19, 2019 by jakejon

[K1visaHopeful 2,817]

6 minutes ago, sheenaph said:

Hi Guys, 

 

Old app (egov.uscis.gov) says "New Card Is Being Produced"

while new app (my.uscis.gov) still says "Case Was Received". 

 

I don't know if I should celebrate or update my timeline yet, but is this normal?

Yes. The new website hasnt updated either for me.

[jakejon 1,197]

5 minutes ago, sheenaph said:

Hi Guys, 

 

Old app (egov.uscis.gov) says "New Card Is Being Produced"

while new app (my.uscis.gov) still says "Case Was Received". 

 

I don't know if I should celebrate or update my timeline yet, but is this normal?

Do both - celebrate & update your timeline!! Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Most get old app and new doesn't always update. Some get it the other way round with new and no old. It just varies!! Either way - your approved!!!!! 

[RambaCat 643]

1 hour ago, Pengunista said:

Thank you! Oh and one more thing, remember all the passport photos we sent? Yeah, the pic they used for the combo card is the one from the biometrics one. 

Oh no 😂 I look terrible in 99% of all pictures taken, but I'm pretty sure my biometrics was the worst!!!! My hair was too long and getting in my eyes...

[sheenaph 56]

6 minutes ago, jakejon said:

Do both - celebrate & update your timeline!! Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Most get old app and new doesn't always update. Some get it the other way round with new and no old. It just varies!! Either way - your approved!!!!! 

6 minutes ago, K1visaHopeful said:

Yes. The new website hasnt updated either for me.

 

Yeeey Thanks Guys! Team November has arrived. 

Edited March 19, 2019 by sheenaph

[rrobin0609 387]

1 hour ago, RambaCat said:

What's the most common question/statement you've heard about this immigration process from family/friends?

"So is your husband illegal?"

"When does he become a citizen?"

"Wait, he's not a citizen even though you're married?"

"What do you have to do now?"

"When will he start paying taxes?"

"When can he start working?"

"If I want him to do a job for me, can I put your name on the check to pay him?" (this has been asked on several occasions which we've declined every time, obviously)

[Allaboutwaiting 2,503]

2 hours ago, RambaCat said:

What's the most common question/statement you've heard about this immigration process from family/friends?

 

I think mine is "Can you vote on a Greencard?" (Which is obviously a no!)

I just get asked how's the process going. 

When answering we're still waiting and it could take over a year, I get compassionate looks and an "Awwwww, that's too long".

Also once had this random in law, who asked if I would apply for the citizenship. I was like: "Dude, give me a break, I just arrived."

 

Btw, not long ago, before we signed up to the forum, I read a few members were sharing what they miss from home. I was eager to share what I miss: museums -and cultural activities in general-, public transport, health services, neighborhood and street markets, non chain stores and food! Despite being not that far from my country and having a HUGE mexican community around, I must tell you kids, what you know as mexican food, is not. Even when I cook, ingredients are not the same and there's things I simply can't find. 

[K1visaHopeful 2,817]

1 hour ago, sheenaph said:

 

Yeeey Thanks Guys! Team November has arrived. 

I'm October 22nd. Lurking and helping.

Lurk. Lurk.

[RambaCat 643]

55 minutes ago, rrobin0609 said:

"So is your husband illegal?"

"When does he become a citizen?"

"Wait, he's not a citizen even though you're married?"

"What do you have to do now?"

"When will he start paying taxes?"

"When can he start working?"

"If I want him to do a job for me, can I put your name on the check to pay him?" (this has been asked on several occasions which we've declined every time, obviously)

Common misconceptions about citizenship and marriage!!! And so many people trying to "help" financially, when really it isn't at all helpful.

 

10 minutes ago, Allaboutwaiting said:

I just get asked how's the process going. 

When answering we're still waiting and it could take over a year, I get compassionate looks and an "Awwwww, that's too long".

Also once had this random in law, who asked if I would apply for the citizenship. I was like: "Dude, give me a break, I just arrived."

 

Btw, not long ago, before we signed up to the forum, I read a few members were sharing what they miss from home. I was eager to share what I miss: museums -and cultural activities in general-, public transport, health services, neighborhood and street markets, non chain stores and food! Despite being not that far from my country and having a HUGE mexican community around, I must tell you kids, what you know as mexican food, is not. Even when I cook, ingredients are not the same and there's things I simply can't find. 

I agree with citizenship; of course I'll probably want to one day, but at the moment I'm still missing the UK far too much

 

Agreed on food! Everything is so sweet here, and while Aldi has become my port of call for cheese, they don't have chili heatwave Doritos...and it's really difficult to find pickled eggs here!!!

6 minutes ago, K1visaHopeful said:

I'm October 22nd. Lurking and helping.

Lurk. Lurk.

Honorary November filer (but hopefully with an EAD that comes a lot sooner!!!!)

[Allaboutwaiting 2,503]

1 hour ago, jakejon said:

Oh no!! I looked so awful in my biometrics picture!! (stupid massive hangover, which I regretted the day of biometrics). Anyways looks like that bad pic of me will be around for a while lol  

 

1 hour ago, RambaCat said:

Oh no 😂 I look terrible in 99% of all pictures taken, but I'm pretty sure my biometrics was the worst!!!! My hair was too long and getting in my eyes...

I actually like when I look awful in pictures; that way when meeting in person, people can think I don't look that bad.

Now, if they look at my awful pictures and they say: "ah, you're photogenic!", then, I will cry.