Club Colombia AOS!

[margara&john 0]

Hi Guys!

Andres and I had his appointment yesterday and he was approved! The official took Andres' EAD and his I-94. Is that normal?

Anyways...She stated that he would be getting his green card in two weeks.

The appointment was relatively easy. She just asked how we met and requested our joint financial info. I gave her our 08 returns, joint bank accounts and joint credit cards. Thats it.

Relatively easy and quick. the appointment was at 8:20 we went in at 8:40 and were out by 9:10.

Andrea I hope you had good news yesterday! Please tell us you did!

CONGRATULATIONS!

[TonyS 0]

Congrats!!!!

[paisita411 0]

Hola....went to the info pass appointment and they had no update for us...what a shock. Since we started the inquiry into our case 2 weeks ago, they said to sit tight for the 45 day period to get an answer. What a waste of time. At least the wheels are turning now and someone will pull us out of the bottom of the pile (where I envision our case file is).

Congrats to Andres and Diana on your approval...I hope your good luck rubs off on us.

Dre

[paisita411 0]

Hello, guys and gals! I hope everyone is doing great.

I just have a question on Diana's comment: "and it will be good for 10 years" (the green card). I was under the imprssion that once someone became US citizen that was a lifelong deal, provided that individual met the requirements (continous presence, not leaving the US for more than 6 months, etc). I thought the 10 year expiration was for the card itself, not for the residence. Meaning after 10 years yes, you would have to maybe fill out a form and pay certain fees to renew your card, but your residence was good for your lifetime.

Was someone else under the same impression?

Juan Carlos

P.S. Andrea, I hope you had a good, productive appointment.

Hey... made a mistake on my previous post:

Wrote: " I was under the imprssion that once someone became US citizen ..."

Should've written " I was under the imprssion that once someone became US RESIDENT ..."

Sorry about that.

Juan Carlos.

Juan Carlos,

You're right. When an alien adjusts status to "Resident Alien" it is 'permanent' based on continuous residence and a clean criminal record. The 'card' expires after 10 years and can be renewed just as you stated. The reason Diana mentioned that my husband's card will 'be good fr 10 years' is because we've been married for almost 3 years now, so we're past the 2 year 'bonafied' marriage mark. Once we get approved, his card will be issued without the 2 year 'conditions' that most get. The delay of our case will ultimately work in our favor (unbelievable) because we won't have to go through another step in the process after two years and we won't have additonal fees. Furthermore, my husband will be elibible to apply for US Citizenship 3 years later (he can apply after 2 years).

Thank you for the opportunity to write something positive for once.

Ok..earlier I posted a reply concerning my Info Pass appt and now its no there...so just in case its really gone, here's the short story...went, no info, told to wait for the inquiry that's in process. up to 45 days.

Congrats Andres and Diana on your recent approval.

Andrea

[Mononoke28 135]

Hello, guys and gals! I hope everyone is doing great.

I just have a question on Diana's comment: "and it will be good for 10 years" (the green card). I was under the imprssion that once someone became US citizen that was a lifelong deal, provided that individual met the requirements (continous presence, not leaving the US for more than 6 months, etc). I thought the 10 year expiration was for the card itself, not for the residence. Meaning after 10 years yes, you would have to maybe fill out a form and pay certain fees to renew your card, but your residence was good for your lifetime.

Was someone else under the same impression?

Juan Carlos

P.S. Andrea, I hope you had a good, productive appointment.

Hey... made a mistake on my previous post:

Wrote: " I was under the imprssion that once someone became US citizen ..."

Should've written " I was under the imprssion that once someone became US RESIDENT ..."

Sorry about that.

Juan Carlos.

Juan Carlos,

You're right. When an alien adjusts status to "Resident Alien" it is 'permanent' based on continuous residence and a clean criminal record. The 'card' expires after 10 years and can be renewed just as you stated. The reason Diana mentioned that my husband's card will 'be good fr 10 years' is because we've been married for almost 3 years now, so we're past the 2 year 'bonafied' marriage mark. Once we get approved, his card will be issued without the 2 year 'conditions' that most get. The delay of our case will ultimately work in our favor (unbelievable) because we won't have to go through another step in the process after two years and we won't have additonal fees. Furthermore, my husband will be elibible to apply for US Citizenship 3 years later (he can apply after 2 years).

Thank you for the opportunity to write something positive for once.

Ok..earlier I posted a reply concerning my Info Pass appt and now its no there...so just in case its really gone, here's the short story...went, no info, told to wait for the inquiry that's in process. up to 45 days.

Congrats Andres and Diana on your recent approval.

Andrea

That's correct. Their residency status is good for life but the card itself is good for 10 years which can be renewed.

Diana

[Mononoke28 135]

Hi Guys!

Andres and I had his appointment yesterday and he was approved! The official took Andres' EAD and his I-94. Is that normal?

Anyways...She stated that he would be getting his green card in two weeks.

The appointment was relatively easy. She just asked how we met and requested our joint financial info. I gave her our 08 returns, joint bank accounts and joint credit cards. Thats it.

Relatively easy and quick. the appointment was at 8:20 we went in at 8:40 and were out by 9:10.

Andrea I hope you had good news yesterday! Please tell us you did!

Congratulations to you both!!

I'm not sure about the I-94 but yes, I've heard that they do take their EAD since it's no longer valid once their permanent residency is approved.

Diana

[parkpapa 0]

This isn't really an AOS question, but I trust the group here more than going out amongst "strangers".

Lorena's work permit expires in June (after just one year). Does anyone know if we really have to pay the $340 fee???? While we would have no alternative but to get it, that would really suck wind if we had to pay that every year. I looked at the instructions for the I-761 (I think that's the right number) on the USCIS site, but the instructions weren't terribly clear - at least not to me - about whether another fee is necessary.

Thanks for any direction.

Charles

[Mononoke28 135]

I don't believe so because I think you filed after 07/30/07. This is what the I-765 says in the USCIS web site:

If you are filing for an extension of your Employment Authorization and your Form I-485, Application for Permanent Residence, was filed before July 30, 2007, then you must pay the $340 filing fee.

Diana

[TonyS 0]

Charles

I am really confused, I thought your AOS was approved last September.

TonyS

[Mononoke28 135]

Charles

I am really confused, I thought your AOS was approved last September.

TonyS

Oh yeah, I just noticed that.

Charles,

Since your wife's AOS was already approved her EAD is no longer valid. The green card is the only thing she needs now.

Diana

[parkpapa 0]

Charles

I am really confused, I thought your AOS was approved last September.

TonyS

Oh yeah, I just noticed that.

Charles,

Since your wife's AOS was already approved her EAD is no longer valid. The green card is the only thing she needs now.

Diana

Now you guys know why I'm confused!! haha... Yes, the AOS was approved in September - for only two years. We had applied for and received her EAD before even applying for the AOS. It was valid for only one year and expires in June. I was trying to avoid calling USCIS for the simple reason that I don't trust the info they give on the phone. We went through some of their misinformation a while back and I don't want to repeat it if I can avoid it.

Diana, I guess I missed that somewhere that she doesn't need the EAD after she has the green card. I did find some info on the USCIS site that confirms this. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

Charles

Edited February 26, 2009 by parkpapa

[paisita411 0]

Charles,

Tony and Diana are correct. They really should have asked you for the EAD at your AOS interview. The good news is no more fees for now.

Ok guys...I got the DUMBEST letter ever on Monday from USCIS. Here goes.

The status of this service request is:

Correspondence, regarding your pending application ,was sent to the NBC. The systems show that....(and HOLD YOUR HATS FOLKS)...your application has not been approved and is still pending (NO ######). Therefore, we request that you schedule an INFOPASS appointment to discuss your pending application with your local District Office.

Honestly, it tickles me that they wasted time generating and mailing this letter to me. I guess we'll try INFOPASS again and take this letter with us. I also mailed the OBUDSMAN a letter on Monday.

What I need right now is OBAMA to step in and help get me some CHANGE.

LOL

Andrea

[HAL 9000 96]

Holy f*cking Christ...

Well now at least you can confront them with their own stupidity.

Take cupcakes along since it looks like you know these folks at your local office well enough. Maybe that will get your case completed.

[margara&john 0]

Hi everyone,

We got Margarita's EAD and AP on Saturday. Nothing came for Daniela. I'm a little surprised because everything else has come for both of them on the same day. Hopefully Danieala's things come today.

have a great week

john

[Mononoke28 135]

Andrea,

That's just ridiculous since you recently made an Infopass appointment with them and now you have to go back again? For what? They didn't give you a straight answer the last time you were there.

Augh!!!!

Anyway, I hope you get some answers this time.

Good luck girl!

Diana