While waiting NOA on AOS, what if.....

[luv2be2gether 0]

Hi All!

I'm so thankful you all exist!! We have being going through the Fiance Visa process for over a year now and it can be so frustrating! It's nice to read others' experiences and know we're not alone. Please excuse me if I don't use all the correct terms; I'm not fluent in them yet, as this is my first post.

Here's our current situation: We are awaiting NOA on our AOS, which was mailed August 4th. (Tracked and confirmed received.) We mailed it to our Service Center (Nebraska), as that is the address the form told us to mail it to. It wasn't until I found this forum a few weeks ago that we realized we should have mailed it to the Chicago Lockbox. Wish we'd found you all BEFORE we mailed off our apps and $1,000 check! We realize that this will cause even more of a delay for us, so we are just waiting. (I was finally able to speak to a human when I called USCIS and they said either the apps will be forwarded to Chicago or sent back to us and we will have to send to Chicago.) Either way, we realize we're in for a wait. He is already able to work, as he received a work authorization stamp upon entering and now has a SS card.

Here's our question: While we are waiting for our NOA, what happens if his current Visa expires? He came in on a Fiance Visa on June 27th (we were married on June 30th ) and we understood his time limit to get his AOS expired in November...is that correct? We are wondering what happens if we are still awaiting NOA or approval status when his visa expires. Or since we have submitted the forms is he ok? (Assuming they at least get to Chicago and we get an NOA before long.) Is there a form we need to fill out as his expiration date gets close if we haven't received a NOA? I read the USCIS press release on this forum about the high volume of applicants. Did I understand it correctly that your status is fine while you are waiting for notification from them?

Thanks so much in advance for any help. We're new to all of this and just trying to do it correctly!

[sandy cheeks 0]

Hi All!

I'm so thankful you all exist!! We have being going through the Fiance Visa process for over a year now and it can be so frustrating! It's nice to read others' experiences and know we're not alone. Please excuse me if I don't use all the correct terms; I'm not fluent in them yet, as this is my first post.

Here's our current situation: We are awaiting NOA on our AOS, which was mailed August 4th. (Tracked and confirmed received.) We mailed it to our Service Center (Nebraska), as that is the address the form told us to mail it to. It wasn't until I found this forum a few weeks ago that we realized we should have mailed it to the Chicago Lockbox. Wish we'd found you all BEFORE we mailed off our apps and $1,000 check! We realize that this will cause even more of a delay for us, so we are just waiting. (I was finally able to speak to a human when I called USCIS and they said either the apps will be forwarded to Chicago or sent back to us and we will have to send to Chicago.) Either way, we realize we're in for a wait. He is already able to work, as he received a work authorization stamp upon entering and now has a SS card.

Here's our question: While we are waiting for our NOA, what happens if his current Visa expires? He came in on a Fiance Visa on June 27th (we were married on June 30th ) and we understood his time limit to get his AOS expired in November...is that correct? We are wondering what happens if we are still awaiting NOA or approval status when his visa expires. Or since we have submitted the forms is he ok? (Assuming they at least get to Chicago and we get an NOA before long.) Is there a form we need to fill out as his expiration date gets close if we haven't received a NOA? I read the USCIS press release on this forum about the high volume of applicants. Did I understand it correctly that your status is fine while you are waiting for notification from them?

Thanks so much in advance for any help. We're new to all of this and just trying to do it correctly!

There is nothing to worry about I believe, you got married in the time you were supposed to and after the marriage you got plenty of time to file for AOS. Don't worry about his visa expiring (I came in on a K-1 also). So you got it right, your status is fine while you are waiting for NOA.

You said he got a authorization stamp in his passport, that's great, but it's only good for as long his visa is good for, so just the 3 month I think.

Good luck to you guys!!!

[payxibka 10,047]

Hi All!

I'm so thankful you all exist!! We have being going through the Fiance Visa process for over a year now and it can be so frustrating! It's nice to read others' experiences and know we're not alone. Please excuse me if I don't use all the correct terms; I'm not fluent in them yet, as this is my first post.

Here's our current situation: We are awaiting NOA on our AOS, which was mailed August 4th. (Tracked and confirmed received.) We mailed it to our Service Center (Nebraska), as that is the address the form told us to mail it to. It wasn't until I found this forum a few weeks ago that we realized we should have mailed it to the Chicago Lockbox. Wish we'd found you all BEFORE we mailed off our apps and $1,000 check! We realize that this will cause even more of a delay for us, so we are just waiting. (I was finally able to speak to a human when I called USCIS and they said either the apps will be forwarded to Chicago or sent back to us and we will have to send to Chicago.) Either way, we realize we're in for a wait. He is already able to work, as he received a work authorization stamp upon entering and now has a SS card.

Here's our question: While we are waiting for our NOA, what happens if his current Visa expires? He came in on a Fiance Visa on June 27th (we were married on June 30th ) and we understood his time limit to get his AOS expired in November...is that correct? We are wondering what happens if we are still awaiting NOA or approval status when his visa expires. Or since we have submitted the forms is he ok? (Assuming they at least get to Chicago and we get an NOA before long.) Is there a form we need to fill out as his expiration date gets close if we haven't received a NOA? I read the USCIS press release on this forum about the high volume of applicants. Did I understand it correctly that your status is fine while you are waiting for notification from them?

Thanks so much in advance for any help. We're new to all of this and just trying to do it correctly!

His visa expired the day it was used because it is a one entry visa... the question really is what happens when the I-94 expires (should be something like Sep 22th)... Since you met the 90 marriage requirement and have filed AOS then his status is pending adjustment to permanent resident... In addition, his work authorization ceases the day the I-94 expires.... until you receive EAD aproval.

Edited September 13, 2007 by fwaguy

[luv2be2gether 0]

Hi All!

I'm so thankful you all exist!! We have being going through the Fiance Visa process for over a year now and it can be so frustrating! It's nice to read others' experiences and know we're not alone. Please excuse me if I don't use all the correct terms; I'm not fluent in them yet, as this is my first post.

Here's our current situation: We are awaiting NOA on our AOS, which was mailed August 4th. (Tracked and confirmed received.) We mailed it to our Service Center (Nebraska), as that is the address the form told us to mail it to. It wasn't until I found this forum a few weeks ago that we realized we should have mailed it to the Chicago Lockbox. Wish we'd found you all BEFORE we mailed off our apps and $1,000 check! We realize that this will cause even more of a delay for us, so we are just waiting. (I was finally able to speak to a human when I called USCIS and they said either the apps will be forwarded to Chicago or sent back to us and we will have to send to Chicago.) Either way, we realize we're in for a wait. He is already able to work, as he received a work authorization stamp upon entering and now has a SS card.

Here's our question: While we are waiting for our NOA, what happens if his current Visa expires? He came in on a Fiance Visa on June 27th (we were married on June 30th ) and we understood his time limit to get his AOS expired in November...is that correct? We are wondering what happens if we are still awaiting NOA or approval status when his visa expires. Or since we have submitted the forms is he ok? (Assuming they at least get to Chicago and we get an NOA before long.) Is there a form we need to fill out as his expiration date gets close if we haven't received a NOA? I read the USCIS press release on this forum about the high volume of applicants. Did I understand it correctly that your status is fine while you are waiting for notification from them?

Thanks so much in advance for any help. We're new to all of this and just trying to do it correctly!

His visa expired the day it was used because it is a one entry visa... the question really is what happens when the I-94 expires (should be something like Sep 22th)... Since you met the 90 marriage requirement and have filed AOS then his status is pending adjustment to permanent resident... In addition, his work authorization ceases the day the I-94 expires.... until you receive EAD aproval.

Wow! So....what DOES happen when the I-94 expires??

I'm trying to remember re: the EAD approval....... He applied for his SS card based on the Work Authorization Stamp, so his SS card has some sort of notation on it (can't remember what it says exactly, have to look later...) *sigh* Now we need to figure out if he can still work!

[payxibka 10,047]

Hi All!

I'm so thankful you all exist!! We have being going through the Fiance Visa process for over a year now and it can be so frustrating! It's nice to read others' experiences and know we're not alone. Please excuse me if I don't use all the correct terms; I'm not fluent in them yet, as this is my first post.

Here's our current situation: We are awaiting NOA on our AOS, which was mailed August 4th. (Tracked and confirmed received.) We mailed it to our Service Center (Nebraska), as that is the address the form told us to mail it to. It wasn't until I found this forum a few weeks ago that we realized we should have mailed it to the Chicago Lockbox. Wish we'd found you all BEFORE we mailed off our apps and $1,000 check! We realize that this will cause even more of a delay for us, so we are just waiting. (I was finally able to speak to a human when I called USCIS and they said either the apps will be forwarded to Chicago or sent back to us and we will have to send to Chicago.) Either way, we realize we're in for a wait. He is already able to work, as he received a work authorization stamp upon entering and now has a SS card.

Here's our question: While we are waiting for our NOA, what happens if his current Visa expires? He came in on a Fiance Visa on June 27th (we were married on June 30th ) and we understood his time limit to get his AOS expired in November...is that correct? We are wondering what happens if we are still awaiting NOA or approval status when his visa expires. Or since we have submitted the forms is he ok? (Assuming they at least get to Chicago and we get an NOA before long.) Is there a form we need to fill out as his expiration date gets close if we haven't received a NOA? I read the USCIS press release on this forum about the high volume of applicants. Did I understand it correctly that your status is fine while you are waiting for notification from them?

Thanks so much in advance for any help. We're new to all of this and just trying to do it correctly!

His visa expired the day it was used because it is a one entry visa... the question really is what happens when the I-94 expires (should be something like Sep 22th)... Since you met the 90 marriage requirement and have filed AOS then his status is pending adjustment to permanent resident... In addition, his work authorization ceases the day the I-94 expires.... until you receive EAD aproval.

Wow! So....what DOES happen when the I-94 expires??

I'm trying to remember re: the EAD approval....... He applied for his SS card based on the Work Authorization Stamp, so his SS card has some sort of notation on it (can't remember what it says exactly, have to look later...) *sigh* Now we need to figure out if he can still work!

He WILL have a break in authorization from the day the I-94 expires until you receive the EAD approval from your filed I-765.

[Cécy 44]

Well after the I-94 expires, since you already sent your AOS application you will be of 'AOS pending' status.

Did you file for EAD (work permit) along with your AOS? If not you might need to if you want him to be able to work.

[luv2be2gether 0]

Well after the I-94 expires, since you already sent your AOS application you will be of 'AOS pending' status.

Did you file for EAD (work permit) along with your AOS? If not you might need to if you want him to be able to work.

I will check this evening to make sure we filed for EAD along with our AOS. If we did, does that mean he will be ok to work with his SS# since he will be 'AOS pending' status?

THANK YOU ALL so much, btw!

Hi All!

I'm so thankful you all exist!! We have being going through the Fiance Visa process for over a year now and it can be so frustrating! It's nice to read others' experiences and know we're not alone. Please excuse me if I don't use all the correct terms; I'm not fluent in them yet, as this is my first post.

Here's our current situation: We are awaiting NOA on our AOS, which was mailed August 4th. (Tracked and confirmed received.) We mailed it to our Service Center (Nebraska), as that is the address the form told us to mail it to. It wasn't until I found this forum a few weeks ago that we realized we should have mailed it to the Chicago Lockbox. Wish we'd found you all BEFORE we mailed off our apps and $1,000 check! We realize that this will cause even more of a delay for us, so we are just waiting. (I was finally able to speak to a human when I called USCIS and they said either the apps will be forwarded to Chicago or sent back to us and we will have to send to Chicago.) Either way, we realize we're in for a wait. He is already able to work, as he received a work authorization stamp upon entering and now has a SS card.

Here's our question: While we are waiting for our NOA, what happens if his current Visa expires? He came in on a Fiance Visa on June 27th (we were married on June 30th ) and we understood his time limit to get his AOS expired in November...is that correct? We are wondering what happens if we are still awaiting NOA or approval status when his visa expires. Or since we have submitted the forms is he ok? (Assuming they at least get to Chicago and we get an NOA before long.) Is there a form we need to fill out as his expiration date gets close if we haven't received a NOA? I read the USCIS press release on this forum about the high volume of applicants. Did I understand it correctly that your status is fine while you are waiting for notification from them?

Thanks so much in advance for any help. We're new to all of this and just trying to do it correctly!

His visa expired the day it was used because it is a one entry visa... the question really is what happens when the I-94 expires (should be something like Sep 22th)... Since you met the 90 marriage requirement and have filed AOS then his status is pending adjustment to permanent resident... In addition, his work authorization ceases the day the I-94 expires.... until you receive EAD aproval.

Wow! So....what DOES happen when the I-94 expires??

I'm trying to remember re: the EAD approval....... He applied for his SS card based on the Work Authorization Stamp, so his SS card has some sort of notation on it (can't remember what it says exactly, have to look later...) *sigh* Now we need to figure out if he can still work!

He WILL have a break in authorization from the day the I-94 expires until you receive the EAD approval from your filed I-765.

Ooops...does this answer my previous question? We have to wait to receive EAD approval to work after I-94 expires even if he is 'AOS pending' status?

[payxibka 10,047]

He WILL have a break in authorization from the day the I-94 expires until you receive the EAD approval from your filed I-765.

Ooops...does this answer my previous question? We have to wait to receive EAD approval to work after I-94 expires even if he is 'AOS pending' status?

Yes it does... between those periods he will lack the authorization to work...

There would be some people here that would suggest it is much more an employer problem than an employee problem so unless the employer raises the issue......

[luv2be2gether 0]

He WILL have a break in authorization from the day the I-94 expires until you receive the EAD approval from your filed I-765.

Ooops...does this answer my previous question? We have to wait to receive EAD approval to work after I-94 expires even if he is 'AOS pending' status?

Yes it does... between those periods he will lack the authorization to work...

There would be some people here that would suggest it is much more an employer problem than an employee problem so unless the employer raises the issue......

What if it's his own business (a service?)