June 2019 AOS Filers

[EandS2019 392]

16 minutes ago, Mike&Lulu Burton said:

I would also like to know that, and if it is for a 1 time trip or if we can make a few trips before getting GC

I have read that AP is usually granted for multiple entries into the US. But we are still yet to learn how long we are allowed to be out of the country for. I have read on one site it's up to a year, another site stated to leave as minimally as possible. I can't find an official source. 

Edited July 31, 2019 by Ethan & Shannon

[sammy4live 15]

17 minutes ago, Ethan & Shannon said:

I have read that AP is usually granted for multiple entries into the US. But we are still yet to learn how long we are allowed to be out of the country for. I have read on one site it's up to a year, another site stated to leave as minimally as possible. I can't find an official source. 

Based on information that I got from different people. 

It’s advisable not to stay more that 3weeks outside the US with your AP.

2weeks is great but 3weeks should be your maximum if you don’t want unnecessary explanations at the POE.

 

You should remember that AP is for Emergencies and important travel not for vacation that you will spend months outside the country. 

Although there’s Law but immigration officials can deny individuals entry back into the US citing that they feel AOS is abandoned.

 

 

 

Edited July 31, 2019 by sammy4live

[beloved_dingo 1,983]

It certainly seems to be best to "err on the side of caution" with AP, however I have seen many people post about trips of 2-3 months without issue. If you were to leave for 3 months though, I'd be sure not to leave the country again for awhile (unless you get the green card). 

 

I kind of hope my husband doesn't need to travel with AP, but we're planning to go to Italy next year sometime between March - May for our "real" honeymoon, so it might be necessary. 

 

 

[kittyanne 45]

23 hours ago, DaveAndAnastasia said:

As little as week, but it could take over a month. If it takes more than 30 days to get your notice of action, contact lockbox support at LockboxSupport@uscis.dhs.gov.

 

Thanks! They withrawed the money yesterday but no NOA on email til' now. 

[Eric&Mirella 367]

2 hours ago, Ethan & Shannon said:

The estimate times remain 2.5-5 months as of today. I hope this is true 😍 

Someone explained in another topic  that these processing times are the consequence of faster processing for the past 2 months and have no influence on how they're processing cases right now. So basically is like seeing the past. 😩

[EandS2019 392]

2 minutes ago, Eric&Mirella said:

Someone explained in another topic  that these processing times are the consequence of faster processing for the past 2 months and have no influence on how they're processing cases right now. So basically is like seeing the past. 😩

I hope they continue to be fast! Let's hope.

[Nadya 75]

Did the biometrics a week earlier than the appointment date. The walk-in was successful. Buffalo, NY. Great people work there! 

Now waiting for the interview like everyone here

[Knome 245]

I was wondering if its OK to apply for jobs before u got EAD...i have been applying for jobs thru job portal sites.

one of my friend recently told me tht his lawyer suggested not to do so.

Is thr any problem in doing so ?

I have circulated my resume to various places already but hearing to him now making me lil nervous ..tht i might not did anything wrong 😕

[EandS2019 392]

Just now, Knome said:

I was wondering if its OK to apply for jobs before u got EAD...i have been applying for jobs thru job portal sites.

one of my friend recently told me tht his lawyer suggested not to do so.

Is thr any problem in doing so ?

I have circulated my resume to various places already but hearing to him now making me lil nervous ..tht i might not did anything wrong 😕

I don't think there's any harm. It's not like you are working. If anyone were to ask, just explain the situation truthfully: If you got a job offer you would apply to expedite EAD. If the expedite was rejected, you wouldn't work.

[Knome 245]

Just now, Ethan & Shannon said:

I don't think there's any harm. It's not like you are working. If anyone were to ask, just explain the situation truthfully: If you got a job offer you would apply to expedite EAD. If the expedite was rejected, you wouldn't work.

Yeah well i m applying telling thm tht i will b getting EAD in two weeks lol n if thy can give me offer letter it can be expedited in one week ...is it still fine ? 

[Knome 245]

I am seriously wondering how ppl r getting offer letter without EAD...bcz wherevr i hav applied the first thing thy ask me is work permit n if i tell thm its in process...thy wnt call me back again ...its disappointing...m feeling frustrated i m bored like hell sitting home ..before this i worked non stop for 8 years in software

[sashsash 208]

1 hour ago, Knome said:

Yeah well i m applying telling thm tht i will b getting EAD in two weeks lol n if thy can give me offer letter it can be expedited in one week ...is it still fine ? 

Honestly I doubt it's possible to get expedited EAD 2 weeks after a job offer. Seems like it takes a month or so. Anyone correct me if I'm wrong please.

[Mike&Lulu Burton 85]

2 hours ago, sashsash said:

Honestly I doubt it's possible to get expedited EAD 2 weeks after a job offer. Seems like it takes a month or so. Anyone correct me if I'm wrong please.

You are correct @sashsash even if you get an offer that doesn't mean you can get the EAD in 2 weeks, it will be safer to say that it will be in one month after sending the job offer to USCIS. @Knome you might want to have a buffer time. I read comments from last year, people that got the card is producing and it was mailed one month after they saw that message. In the end we are at the mercy of the timelines, the workload, the holidays, etc 

[Mike&Lulu Burton 85]

3 hours ago, Knome said:

I am seriously wondering how ppl r getting offer letter without EAD...bcz wherevr i hav applied the first thing thy ask me is work permit n if i tell thm its in process...thy wnt call me back again ...its disappointing...m feeling frustrated i m bored like hell sitting home ..before this i worked non stop for 8 years in software

I feel you, just be patience, join classes, groups etc, I joined Meetup and now my husband and I are attending dinners, language groups, camping trips, etc.

I did have a job offer because my company offered me a relocation in the U.S., they are a worldwide company and back in Mexico I had been working for them over 13 years, so they have no problem moving a project manager to their U.S. payroll. But that is my case, I don't really know how other people are getting offers without a SSN.

[Knome 245]

Just now, Mike&Lulu Burton said:

I feel you, just be patience, join classes, groups etc, I joined Meetup and now my husband and I are attending dinners, language groups, camping trips, etc.

I did have a job offer because my company offered me a relocation in the U.S., they are a worldwide company and back in Mexico I had been working for them over 13 years, so they have no problem moving a project manager to their U.S. payroll. But that is my case, I don't really know how other people are getting offers without a SSN.

Well my spouse is working full time n has no time to do anything else.

i have joined spanish language group though...

My company back in india is offering me relocation to US as well but only after i hav a valid work visa..in short for tht too i hav to wait for EAD

We (me n my spouse ) r not tht big of a party ppl and v like to be overself so attending dinners and camping wit other groups is not our idea of fun.