EAD for Parents: Mom got her EAD but dad still waiting but he desperately needs it for CDL renewal

[Boiler 45,449]

Nothing wishy washy about working having overstayed a tourist visa.

 

Complications could arise if he ever claimed to be a US Citizen.

[Walbrzyszanka221 62]

5 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Well it may or may not be relevant what he has been doing, the disturbing issue is that you do not know.

Disturbing is a strong word to use here, just my opinion. All I know is that he has been working and paying for his taxes. I would find it concerning if he worked but he did not pay his taxes. He has always tried to do things legally. 

2 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Nothing wishy washy about working having overstayed a tourist visa.

 

Complications could arise if he ever claimed to be a US Citizen.

He has never claimed to be a US citizen. We hired a lawyer for my parents and their AOS cases.

[Crazy Cat 41,814]

8 minutes ago, Walbrzyszanka221 said:

Yes, I know that. My dad has been doing his taxes for a long time now. And I understand your statement about USCIS not expediting my dad's case because he hasn't been working with proper work authorization. But to my dad's defense, he has always done things legally. He held a job as a janitor at a Chase bank, and I would think that they wouldn't hire him if they believed it was not legal but it seems to me that the requirements to work legally are wishy-washy. 

 

All of this aside, I am just worried that he will not get his EAD in time and when I say I am worried, I am worried for his mental state. He will stress about this. That is all. I know every case is different and some cases get approved quicker than others.

Tourist Visa in 2001.

I'm out.  Unfollowing this thread.

Edited May 30, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[powerpuff 6,685]

So he has been out of status for the past 20+ years? 
 

Is he applying for AOS based on your being a USC? 

 

[Walbrzyszanka221 62]

Just now, powerpuff said:

So he has been out of status for the past 20+ years? 
 

Is he applying for AOS based on your being a USC? 

 

Yes

[Walbrzyszanka221 62]

5 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

I'm out.  Unfollowing this thread.

Thanks for your input

[Boiler 45,449]

Wonder how he got a CDL in the first place?

[Walbrzyszanka221 62]

29 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Wonder how he got a CDL in the first place?

He got his CDL before 2013. I know that the law/requirement to renew CDL changed in 2015.

Edited May 30, 2023 by Walbrzyszanka221

[Timona 4,207]

OP here is dodging questions. I'm in and out as fast as I came.

 

@Boiler and @Crazy Cat there are some states that apparently, issue DL and DL insurance to illegals. I think that is why Latinos prefer Florida. I'm not sure if the rules have since changed due to the new law. I think NJ too. 

 

OP dad may be having ITIN and not SSN.

 

Funny enough, he may also be actually having SSN because back then, some states used to issue unrestricted SSN to F-1 students. Those were the lucky days. I came across someone who came on B-2 back in early 2000's and has one. She's just AOSing right now based on marriage to USC. All this time, she's been working at big companies using that SSN. I also know some F-1 students who got that unrestricted SSN from back in the days in some states. Nonetheless, both these 2 loopholes have since been sealed. 

[Boiler 45,449]

My State gives DL to illegals but not back then

 

CDL is another issue 

[Boiler 45,449]

I forget when they stopped issuing SSN for the asking so he could have a SSN

Edited May 30, 2023 by Boiler

[Redro 4,611]

@w

41 minutes ago, Walbrzyszanka221 said:

He got his CDL before 2013. I know that the law/requirement to renew CDL changed in 2015.

you might want to have another look at your father’s I485. And have a chat to him about his SSN. His SSN might have been stolen, he might be using a fake SSN, his SSN might actually be an ITIN. Then make sure your father said he has worked in the US without authorization… the delayed issuance of the EAD might be because his gave incorrect information or it could be because EAD issuance is not consistent and you have nothing to worry about. 
I hope your parents also know they cannot travel with AP or they will incur a ban. If you think your father was 💯 honest in his application for adjustment I would submit a request for expedite (I assume he has a job offer?) 

Good luck! 
P.S as the petitioner it is your duty to look after your parents during AOS. You’ve signed documentation showing you can support them. And your mother can work to help you out seeing as your father is currently unable to work. 

Edited May 30, 2023 by Redro

[Walbrzyszanka221 62]

37 minutes ago, Redro said:

@w

you might want to have another look at your father’s I485. And have a chat to him about his SSN. His SSN might have been stolen, he might be using a fake SSN, his SSN might actually be an ITIN. Then make sure your father said he has worked in the US without authorization… the delayed issuance of the EAD might be because his gave incorrect information or it could be because EAD issuance is not consistent and you have nothing to worry about. 
I hope your parents also know they cannot travel with AP or they will incur a ban. If you think your father was 💯 honest in his application for adjustment I would submit a request for expedite (I assume he has a job offer?) 

Good luck! 
P.S as the petitioner it is your duty to look after your parents during AOS. You’ve signed documentation showing you can support them. And your mother can work to help you out seeing as your father is currently unable to work. 

His SSN was not stolen or fake. I know that as his dependent back in the day, I did have an ITIN number but he has a SSN. 

 

I believe issuing SSN was easier prior to 9/11 and after that event, some states did issue out SSN. I believe that is how he got it.

When we were filling out the application, everything was filled out correctly. My parents and I know that they can't travel. 

 

And yes, I know that as the petitioner it is my duty to support my parents financially and I am ready to do that but I need to have a plan set with my parents. Just speaking my mind. My father is still working, the problem is that after 6/17, he won't be able to be a truck driver because that is when he needs to go and re-new his CDL.

[Redro 4,611]

2 minutes ago, Walbrzyszanka221 said:

His SSN was not stolen or fake. I know that as his dependent back in the day, I did have an ITIN number but he has a SSN. 

 

I believe issuing SSN was easier prior to 9/11 and after that event, some states did issue out SSN. I believe that is how he got it.

When we were filling out the application, everything was filled out correctly. My parents and I know that they can't travel. 

 

And yes, I know that as the petitioner it is my duty to support my parents financially and I am ready to do that but I need to have a plan set with my parents. Just speaking my mind. My father is still working, the problem is that after 6/17, he won't be able to be a truck driver because that is when he needs to go and re-new his CDL.

So, your father is currently working without authorization. And you’re complaining because he won’t be able to work after his license expires even though he isn’t supposed to be working now? 

[Walbrzyszanka221 62]

56 minutes ago, Timona said:

OP here is dodging questions. I'm in and out as fast as I came.

 

@Boiler and @Crazy Cat there are some states that apparently, issue DL and DL insurance to illegals. I think that is why Latinos prefer Florida. I'm not sure if the rules have since changed due to the new law. I think NJ too. 

 

OP dad may be having ITIN and not SSN.

 

Funny enough, he may also be actually having SSN because back then, some states used to issue unrestricted SSN to F-1 students. Those were the lucky days. I came across someone who came on B-2 back in early 2000's and has one. She's just AOSing right now based on marriage to USC. All this time, she's been working at big companies using that SSN. I also know some F-1 students who got that unrestricted SSN from back in the days in some states. Nonetheless, both these 2 loopholes have since been sealed. 

Not dodging questions here. All of this (i.e my dad getting his SSN and his CDL) happened 20 years ago and 10 years ago, respectively, so it is hard for me to remember. Also during that time, I was in school, so to be honest, I was not thinking about such matters then. Now that I am able to help my parents out, I am just seeking the opinion of people on this forum. I understand that each case is different but out of stress, I am trying to see what others have experienced in a similar situation.