recent waits for the physical green card

[thermophile 0]

I know that the hubby's canceled visa works as a green card for a year, so I'm not worried but just wondering how long people have been waiting for the actual card lately. I tried search for this but mostly got K wait times and can't figure out how to convert those timelines-is it time from AOS applied or approved, or time from some magic K-visa dance We were told at the border that it may take 3-4 months, is that really how long it's going to take or is that just the standard "stop bothering us" timeline that they give so we don't make too many infopass appts?

Edited November 7, 2007 by thermophile

[Marilyn. 340]

i got mine in about 4 weeks but this was back in 2005....

how long have you been waiting so far??

[Flames9_RN 358]

About a month back in 2005. And from what I have read lately on VJ, a month is a good estimate.

[thermophile 0]

it's not quite a month yet. Like I said, I'm not worried just wondering when I should start worrying.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Been waiting one month here. In MTL they gave me a little pamphlet that said "if you don't get your card in 60 days, contact DHS at X phone number". so we're in the same rocky-where-the-F-is-my-green-card boat my dear academishy friend.

[thermophile 0]

you got a pamphlet? we didn't get a pamphlet, I'm so jealous.

ok so here's the plan-once the hubby gets his card I'll let you know OR if you get your card first you let me know. Deal?

[samaci 0]

I've only been waiting 2.5 weeks so far. I'm wanting my SSN more than my green card. I'm not moving until I get my SSN.

[thermophile 0]

Samici-I'm confused. did you cross the border to activate your visa and then go back home to Canada? How are you waiting for your green card/ssn before you move?

[samaci 0]

Samici-I'm confused. did you cross the border to activate your visa and then go back home to Canada? How are you waiting for your green card/ssn before you move?

Yes, I activated it 2 1/2 weeks ago. I was praying they were going to tell me it would be ok to come back and forth, and they did. Mine is an IR-1. (His exact words were: "Oh yeah, sure you can come and go as you please, you have an IR-1 visa." )I'm down in the US now, came through today, and showed them my visa/passport at the border this afternoon. No problems at all, and barely asked me anything. I'm hoping to find a job before I move, which I think I have a good chance at one, just waiting on my SSN, which isin't here yet. They are being sent to my husbands address in the US. (my future address)

Edited November 8, 2007 by samaci

[Flames9_RN 358]

Samici-I'm confused. did you cross the border to activate your visa and then go back home to Canada? How are you waiting for your green card/ssn before you move?

Yes, I activated it 2 1/2 weeks ago. I was praying they were going to tell me it would be ok to come back and forth, and they did. Mine is an IR-1. (His exact words were: "Oh yeah, sure you can come and go as you please, you have an IR-1 visa." )I'm down in the US now, came through today, and showed them my visa/passport at the border this afternoon. No problems at all, and barely asked me anything. I'm hoping to find a job before I move, which I think I have a good chance at one, just waiting on my SSN, which isin't here yet. They are being sent to my husbands address in the US. (my future address)

Keep in mind Samaci that even if u ticked off the box on the form for the SSN (think it was form ds -230??) it may not come and you will have to go in person and re-apply for the SSN I had too. The SSn arrived 1 week later. One can download the SSn form from the govt site and take it with ya. http://www.ssa.gov/

[thermophile 0]

gotcha. I think that there is a grace period where you can work without a SSN but with proof that you have applied for it-60 or 90 days. I'm not sure if a company would be willing to hire you under that grace period. I don't have time right now to search the SSA website right now for a link to that, but you might search for that reg and take it with you to interviews.

[Flames9_RN 358]

Probably best to have some kind of paperwork when looking for work! I imagine some employers have no clue what a cr-1, ir-1 etc is and who can legally work, and who can not!!

[Chica Yeyé 41]

you got a pamphlet? we didn't get a pamphlet, I'm so jealous.

ok so here's the plan-once the hubby gets his card I'll let you know OR if you get your card first you let me know. Deal?

Got a deal my friend.

[samaci 0]

Samici-I'm confused. did you cross the border to activate your visa and then go back home to Canada? How are you waiting for your green card/ssn before you move?

Yes, I activated it 2 1/2 weeks ago. I was praying they were going to tell me it would be ok to come back and forth, and they did. Mine is an IR-1. (His exact words were: "Oh yeah, sure you can come and go as you please, you have an IR-1 visa." )I'm down in the US now, came through today, and showed them my visa/passport at the border this afternoon. No problems at all, and barely asked me anything. I'm hoping to find a job before I move, which I think I have a good chance at one, just waiting on my SSN, which isin't here yet. They are being sent to my husbands address in the US. (my future address)

Keep in mind Samaci that even if u ticked off the box on the form for the SSN (think it was form ds -230??) it may not come and you will have to go in person and re-apply for the SSN I had too. The SSn arrived 1 week later. One can download the SSn form from the govt site and take it with ya. http://www.ssa.gov/

Yeah, I know. I'm gonna head down next week and go into one of the offices to see if I'm in the system yet.

[Mary&Trev 0]

Oh dear gawd.........there was a box on the DS230 for a SSN? I thought he had to apply for one after about 2 weeks of being here?