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MARRYING OR SOCIAL SECURITY FIRST?

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MapleLeaf29 Enthusiast

MapleLeaf29   247

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On a different note, make sure you add your name to the mailbox before applying for your SSN.  My husband's social security card was sent back because his name wasn't on the mailbox, so they didn't think he lived here (apparently, it is illegal to deliver a social security card if the person's name isn't on the mailbox, which makes a lot of sense).  We called the post office and they said all we had to do was write both of our full names on a label and stick it inside the mailbox.  We did that and also talked to our mailman so he knew that both of us lived at this address.  The Social Security Office sent the card again and it was delivered with no problem.  

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11/19/2016                 Mailed I-129F packet
11/21/2016                 NOA1 received date
11/25/2016                 Date on NOA1 hard copy
11/28/2016                 NOA1 arrived in the mail
02/16/2017                 NOA2 (USCIS website and Case Tracker app)
02/21/2017                 NOA2 arrived in the mail
03/08/2017                 Case arrived at the NVC
03/09/2017                 NVC assigned case number
03/13/2017                 Case left the NVC
03/17/2017                 Case arrived in Montreal; status updated to "Ready"
03/17/2017                 Submitted DS-160
03/18/2017                 E-mailed Packet 3 to Montreal
03/20/2017                 Received Packet 4
04/26/2017                 Visa interview in Montreal - Approved!!!
04/27/2017                 CEAC status changed from "Administrative Processing" to "Visa Issued".
04/28/2017                 Visa arrived
05/29/2017                 POE Toronto (Pre-Clearance)/Minneapolis
06/01/2017                 Legal marriage
07/29/2017                 Wedding ceremony with family and friends

 

Marriage-Based Adjustment of Status:

06/16/2017                 Mailed AOS packet to Chicago lockbox

06/19/2017                 Chicago lockbox received

07/03/2017                 Notification texts & e-mails

07/12/2017                 NOA hard copies arrived in the mail

07/25/2017                 Biometrics letter arrived

08/02/2017                 Biometrics appointment

11/06/2017                 EAD and AP approval notice arrived in the mail

11/08/2017                 EAD card arrived (145 days after we sent our AOS packet)

03/15/2018                 Status changed to "Case is Ready to be Scheduled for an Interview"

07/21/2018                 Submitted paperwork to renew EAD/AP

09/01/2018                 Interview notice arrived in the mail

10/03/2018                 AOS interview (474 days after we mailed our paperwork)

11/08/2018                 InfoPass appointment to inquire about green card.  Learned that our file had been moved to the
                                       storage room for approved cases, but had not been marked "approved" in the computer system.

11/16/2018                 Online case status changed to "approved" (44 days after AOS interview)

11/21/2018                 Green card was mailed

11/24/2018                 Green card arrived!!!!!  (526 days after applying for AOS)

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Hello729 Community Regular

Hello729   74

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2 hours ago, Loren Y said:

Ours was in the system 3 days after entering at night none the less. With a holiday in between, so I think it updates overnight. I was printing her I94 after we came thru CBP and were waiting for the bags from the airline. Literally the I94 was available to print less than 10 min after POE. I sent it via google cloud print to my printer at home in Las Vegas,NV, and it was waiting for me when I got there. and only a few days later no problems at the SS office, hopefully card shows up in 2-3 weeks. Came thru LAX POE

Sorry for the dump question but what’s I-94?  How do I get it?  

Thank you so much, everyone!

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MapleLeaf29 Enthusiast

MapleLeaf29   247

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3 minutes ago, Hello729 said:

Sorry for the dump question but what’s I-94?  How do I get it?  

The I-94 is your record of entries into the United States.  Here is a link to the explanation on the USCIS website:

https://www.uscis.gov/I-94information

 

Here is the direct link to access your I-94.  You will need your passport number:

https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home

Click here for K1:

Spoiler

11/19/2016                 Mailed I-129F packet
11/21/2016                 NOA1 received date
11/25/2016                 Date on NOA1 hard copy
11/28/2016                 NOA1 arrived in the mail
02/16/2017                 NOA2 (USCIS website and Case Tracker app)
02/21/2017                 NOA2 arrived in the mail
03/08/2017                 Case arrived at the NVC
03/09/2017                 NVC assigned case number
03/13/2017                 Case left the NVC
03/17/2017                 Case arrived in Montreal; status updated to "Ready"
03/17/2017                 Submitted DS-160
03/18/2017                 E-mailed Packet 3 to Montreal
03/20/2017                 Received Packet 4
04/26/2017                 Visa interview in Montreal - Approved!!!
04/27/2017                 CEAC status changed from "Administrative Processing" to "Visa Issued".
04/28/2017                 Visa arrived
05/29/2017                 POE Toronto (Pre-Clearance)/Minneapolis
06/01/2017                 Legal marriage
07/29/2017                 Wedding ceremony with family and friends

 

Marriage-Based Adjustment of Status:

06/16/2017                 Mailed AOS packet to Chicago lockbox

06/19/2017                 Chicago lockbox received

07/03/2017                 Notification texts & e-mails

07/12/2017                 NOA hard copies arrived in the mail

07/25/2017                 Biometrics letter arrived

08/02/2017                 Biometrics appointment

11/06/2017                 EAD and AP approval notice arrived in the mail

11/08/2017                 EAD card arrived (145 days after we sent our AOS packet)

03/15/2018                 Status changed to "Case is Ready to be Scheduled for an Interview"

07/21/2018                 Submitted paperwork to renew EAD/AP

09/01/2018                 Interview notice arrived in the mail

10/03/2018                 AOS interview (474 days after we mailed our paperwork)

11/08/2018                 InfoPass appointment to inquire about green card.  Learned that our file had been moved to the
                                       storage room for approved cases, but had not been marked "approved" in the computer system.

11/16/2018                 Online case status changed to "approved" (44 days after AOS interview)

11/21/2018                 Green card was mailed

11/24/2018                 Green card arrived!!!!!  (526 days after applying for AOS)

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Hello729 Community Regular

Hello729   74

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2 minutes ago, MapleLeaf29 said:

The I-94 is your record of entries into the United States.  Here is a link to the explanation on the USCIS website:

https://www.uscis.gov/I-94information

 

Here is the direct link to access your I-94.  You will need your passport number:

https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home

Thanks! 🙏 

Thank you so much, everyone!

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19 hours ago, vinnie&andy said:

Hi! I'm traveling to the USA tomorrow with my K1 visa and I would like to know if I should get married and then get my SSN. I am not gonna change my last name and we have read that in order to apply for SSN we have to wait 14 days after POE. We would like to get married ASAP to start the AOS process.

Any suggestions?
Thank you so much!

dont wait for SS#, in some cases it is needed for medical insurance purposes and other financial related issues. the 14 days myth is still around, I guess. My wife didnt change her last name either and applied the day after POE. so, literally hours laters, when SSA was open, also after a holiday.

8/7/2017                    NOA-1

3/1/2018                    NOA-2

3/15/2018                  NVC case received

3/22/2018                  NVC case assigned

3/23/2018                  Consulate ready

4/11/2018                  Medical

4/17/2018                  Visa Approved

4/24/2018                  Visa on hand

5/23/2018                  Point of Entry ATL

5/24/2018                  Marriage license, officiant and certificate / applied for SS#

5/31/2018                  AOS/AP/EAD

6/7/2018                    email notification of NOA-1

6/11/2018                  NOA-1 hard copies for AOS/EAD/AP

6/27/2018                  Biometrics for AOS/EAD

7/7/2018                    ready to be scheduled for interview

7/11/2018                  We are still reviewing your case and there are no updates at this time (email from USCIS)

8/22/2018                  We are still reviewing your case and there are no updates at this time (same email again)

9/5/2018                     We are still reviewing your case and there are no updates at this time (this is getting boring!!!)

10/3/2018                  We are still reviewing your case and there are no updates at this time (this is insanity, 4th time while some got GC)

10/17/2018                After 136 days of wait in HELL, finally EAD in production

10/21/2018                Card was mailed to me, and yes it said so on a Sunday night, while Vj-ing

10/22/2018                Card was picked up by the USPS

10/24/2018                EAD in hand. F%^&& finally

12/28/2018                Interview has been scheduled. Waiting for notification with date by snail mail

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Loren Y Proficient

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6 hours ago, Hello729 said:

Sorry for the dump question but what’s I-94?  How do I get it?  

https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home

 

Here is the link. After you enter the I94 becomes your official entry record that shows your current status.

Here on a K1? Need married and a Certificate in hand within a few hours? I'm here to help. Come to Vegas and I'll marry you Vegas style!!   Visa Journey members are always FREE for my services. I know the costs involved in this whole game of immigration, and if I can save you some money I will!

 

 

 

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Hello729   74

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On 11/25/2018 at 1:18 AM, Loren Y said:

https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home

 

Here is the link. After you enter the I94 becomes your official entry record that shows your current status.

 

On 11/25/2018 at 1:18 AM, Loren Y said:

https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home

 

Here is the link. After you enter the I94 becomes your official entry record that shows your current status.

Thanks! 🙏

Thank you so much, everyone!

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