NOVEMBER AOS FILERS

[Melyssa 0]

EAD card arrived today!

This picture on it sure doesn't look good.

That's exactly what I thought when I got mine too. If I didn't know it was me I'm not sure I'd know who it was.

But at least you got the EAD!!! Congratulations!!!

Hahaha the picture on my AP doesn't look good either, but at least it resembles me even more than my passport (which I don't think looks like me LOL,) even though I look grumpy in the picture, and am never really grumpy. LOL! I'll probably think the same thing about the picture when I get my EAD in the mail.

Edited February 8, 2008 by Melyssa

[genesis1968 0]

CONGRATUALTIONS to all of us who got the EAD, AP, & GC in the mail. Its really an

awesome feeling knowing that part of our waiting is over, there's still road to take, just keep going!!!

[sereia 0]

is there anyone here who hasn't had their case transferred from NVC yet? ours is still there and the green card hasn't been touched since 12/20.

Edited February 8, 2008 by sereia

[NealandCari 0]

Neal's AOS got touched yesterday, for the first time since December 31st. I'm hoping it's something good!

[Melyssa 0]

Received EAD card today, but it is dated January 23rd, the same day as my AP! Even though they said the card production was ordered January 31, and then again February 5th, and that the notice was sent February 7... weird... apparently, I could have been working since January 23rd. lol

The card is kinda cool... we loved the little fingerprint and miniature signature! I can't write that small! haha

Edited February 10, 2008 by Melyssa

[Sprailenes 47]

AP approved.

[NealandCari 0]

Another touch on AOS yesterday. *keeps fingers crossed*

[sereia 0]

still nada here! no touch since 12/20. booooooooooooooooo...

[spar-kee 0]

I just got back into the US by using my AP papers after visiting my family in Canada last week. It was really easy going into Canada - they didn't even ask me anything except why I was coming to Canada. I was nervous about coming back into the states but it was pretty straight forward. I had my marriage certificate and a photocopy of my AP document as well as my passport and the 2 AP originals. I showed my AP documents to the border guy before he even asked because I didn't want problems or confusion. He put my information into the computer and then told me to go to this other waiting room. Once there I sat until my name was called (about 10 minutes) and the next border guy confirmed who I was and took my 2 AP papers with my passport. He had me fill out a new I-94 form which he later stapled into my passport. I then sat down for another 15 minutes or so and he called me up again. He had trouble finding me in the system and I said I had my marriage certificate if he needed it (with my new married name). He said he didn't need it and that he eventually found me. He then explained that he was giving only one of the papers back as the other stayed there. He said that I needed to be careful to bring that one AP original back with me every time I crossed back into the states or they wouldn't let me in - so don't let anyone have it. I had been approved for my adjustment of status while in Canada and I said that to him. He said he saw that and explained that I didn't need my AP documents to travel once I got that green card. He also said that I needed to bring that one AP original and the green card the next time I crossed the border so I can hand that last AP document in. He said it wasn't for my files or anything and that I couldn't keep it if I had the green card. He was very informative and very nice about it all. It took an extra 25 minutes or so and because it was at the airport, I was worried about missing my flight but I made it. If you travel outside the US, make sure to leave yourself plenty of time upon returning especially if you are catching a plane. Also, make sure you bring BOTH AP documents with you - strange, I know, but I needed both. Happy travels!

[Shamrock 0]

I just got back into the US by using my AP papers after visiting my family in Canada last week. It was really easy going into Canada - they didn't even ask me anything except why I was coming to Canada. I was nervous about coming back into the states but it was pretty straight forward. I had my marriage certificate and a photocopy of my AP document as well as my passport and the 2 AP originals. I showed my AP documents to the border guy before he even asked because I didn't want problems or confusion. He put my information into the computer and then told me to go to this other waiting room. Once there I sat until my name was called (about 10 minutes) and the next border guy confirmed who I was and took my 2 AP papers with my passport. He had me fill out a new I-94 form which he later stapled into my passport. I then sat down for another 15 minutes or so and he called me up again. He had trouble finding me in the system and I said I had my marriage certificate if he needed it (with my new married name). He said he didn't need it and that he eventually found me. He then explained that he was giving only one of the papers back as the other stayed there. He said that I needed to be careful to bring that one AP original back with me every time I crossed back into the states or they wouldn't let me in - so don't let anyone have it. I had been approved for my adjustment of status while in Canada and I said that to him. He said he saw that and explained that I didn't need my AP documents to travel once I got that green card. He also said that I needed to bring that one AP original and the green card the next time I crossed the border so I can hand that last AP document in. He said it wasn't for my files or anything and that I couldn't keep it if I had the green card. He was very informative and very nice about it all. It took an extra 25 minutes or so and because it was at the airport, I was worried about missing my flight but I made it. If you travel outside the US, make sure to leave yourself plenty of time upon returning especially if you are catching a plane. Also, make sure you bring BOTH AP documents with you - strange, I know, but I needed both. Happy travels!

Hey spar-kee thanks so much for the very detailed and informative post, people like you make this blog what it is!

[Sprailenes 47]

Tomorrow is my interview I am not as nervous I was for the K1. This is a good thing.

[bichon82 0]

We just got an email saying that the EAD card production was ordered... when you fill in your time line is this your approval date?

[D3m 0]

today had interview and also received email for GC approval

Cheers!

[catrocks 0]

YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAAYYYYY!!!!!!!!!! HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :dance: :dance:

Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Current Status: Card production ordered.

On February 14, 2008, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Case Status and Processing Dates.

*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.

Sincerely,

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

[JVKn'CVO 11]

Congrats Sprailenes and Catrocks on your GC approvals!!!

Saludos,

Caro