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I-864 (whether joint or primary) is legally binding till the foreign spouse becomes a US citizen or forfeits status and leaves the US. I-864 needs to be 125% of the poverty guideline while I-134 is 100% of the poverty guidelines.

We got our EAD/AP Combo Card with Priority Mail with tracking number.

I didn't include the reason in the original post since 1) I didn't realize there were a set of standard reasons that USCIS accepted, and 2) at the time, we didn't really depend on my foreign spouse to help my Mom like she has been doing. So after a few of months of marriage, we have really grown as a family depending on each other. So the lesson is if you have a situation that falls under the set of standard reasons from USCIS site and have the evidences to support the reason, then expedite may be an option. And two, start collecting evidences of how your relationship is growing while waiting for the AOS. You may not realize how dependent you are on each other, which shows bona fide marriage for expedite, upcoming interviews, etc.

@K1visaHopeful Just for hypothetical, say the influencer does not work while in the US and can prove by not uploading videos, etc. But he still gets residual income deposits to the foreign bank from previous views. Would that suffice as not "ever worked in the US without authorization?" Also, when it comes to filing for the IRS, taxes, even though the influencer has not worked, he still has to report the foreign income?

Greetings EAD experts, We are K1-to-AOS filers that recently got the 2-year EAD/AP C09 Combo Card (I-766/I-512) while still waiting for the AOS Green Card. Unfortunately, our local Atlanta field office is currently averaging about 32.5 months processing time. The good news is that USCIS has increased the automatic EAD extension from 180-days to 540-days. https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-resources/handbook-for-employers-m-274/40-completing-section-2-of-form-i-9/44-automatic-extensions-of-employment-authorization-andor-employment-authorization-documents-eads-in Granted that USCIS can change things in the near future, but assuming the current rules hold, how would you answer the following questions? 1. To renew the EAD, when is the best "have timely filed an application to renew their employment authorization and/or EAD on Form I-765"? File 90 days before the EAD expiration date? 2. Will the I-765 renewal automatically update the Combo Card? Or does the AP (I-131) need to be filed separately? Will the renewal fees (based on current fees) be $410 + $575? 3. If say we completed our AOS interview before the EAD expiration date, and we decided to not renew the I-765, but the AOS processing gets abnormally delayed. And we end up filing I-765 renewal anyways after the EAD expiration but in the automatic extension period, will the renewed I-797C be sufficient to show employers? 4. For tax filing purposes, is the EAD number ever used? We both have SSNs, and I don't see anywhere in the IRS forms to input the EAD number? 5. And lastly, we plan on keeping track of all our old filed documents, passport, cards, etc. But are those ever needed after getting the GC? Like show the expired Combo Card for I-751 or N-400 interviews? Thanks in advance for any response.

My situation is a little different, but see if any of this might help? https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/789757-is-expiring-drivers-license-reason-for-expediting-ead/?tab=comments#comment-10792667 The key is to be as direct as possible with your evidence and explanation. And you may need to support that in later interviews.

Greetings to those interested, I just wanted to follow-up that we did receive the EAD/Combo Card (I-766/I-512) with an I-765 expedite request. You can see the details on our Timeline and Profile. At the time of this post, about 75% of the cases with the similar receipt numbers as ours were still pending, so consider us blessed with our expedite request. https://www.casestatusext.com/forms/I-765/IOE-LB Our reason for the expedite was for "Emergencies and urgent humanitarian reasons" since my foreign spouse's driver license was expiring in January 2023, and she has been helping to drive my elderly Mother to the doctor or to run caregiving errands. https://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-guidance/how-to-make-an-expedite-request For our state, non-US citizen K1-to-AOS filers can only be issued a driver license/permit/state ID to the I-94 expiration date, and granted one 4-month extension with the I-485 NOA1 I-797C. To extend past the 4-month extension, an EAD or GC is required. Again, each state can have very different driver license requirements for non-US citizens so you will need to look up your state's driving requirements. Here are some lessons learned from filing the I-765 expedite request (see our Timeline or Profile for the details). 1. To query the online live agents chat, they usually want your Case Receipt Number, Name, alien number, email, phone number, address, or more. The online chat is VERY slow so typing in all those info is a pain sometimes. So best to try from a fast computer using Chrome. 2. It may take more than 1 expedite request. We ended up filing 2 separate requests and USCIS gives very specific long expedite filing numbers each time that are very different from your receipt numbers, which you need to write down. So have a pen/paper ready. And you may refer back to that very specific long number to check later with Emma online or online live agent for status. 3. Both of our expedite requests were by phone talking to a live agent. The phone agent doesn't really know much more than the status that you can already see in myUSCIS or Case Status. But they can take your expedite request verbally. And you need to explain slowly using one of the reasons because they have to type in what you said. The problem is that you can't verify what they typed. So best to keep your reason short and succinct like: I request an I-765 expedite for "Emergencies and urgent humanitarian reasons" because I need to drive my elderly Mother-in-law to the doctor, etc. And in the end, they will give you a very specific long filing number. 4. The USCIS case worker emailed us for "additional information", and instructed us to FAX in the "additional information". Yes, FAX. https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/786775-july-2022-aos-filers/page/8/?tab=comments#comment-10788044 Make sure you provide the necessary documents to support your reason--not just a long written plea to USCIS. Our total fax was 18 pages with 1 header page, 1 written letter, and 16 supporting pages of evidence like IDs, doctor visit receipts, pharmacy receipts, expired licenses, state driving requirements for non-US citizen, etc. and describing what each of those evidence is supposed to prove for our reason in the written letter in somewhat chronological order. 5. Now that we got the EAD/AP Combo Card (I-766/I-512)--we can't just jet away overseas or have the foreign spouse just get any job. My foreign spouse did update her driver license with the Combo Card, and will continue to help drive and take care of my Mom. We have to continue to build our evidence and anticipate for the next interview (whether it be I-485, I-751, or N-400). USCIS may well ask the foreign spouse "how is your Mother-In-Law?" And we need to show specific evidences of how having the Combo Card and driver license helped. Sorry for the long read. But I'm documenting this not only for myself, but also so I can refer others to this whenever someone asks how did we do the I-765 expedite request.

Start with the K1 guides about what to include and what forms to fill out. https://www.visajourney.com/guides/k1-fiance-visa/ https://www.visajourney.com/guides/k1-fiance-visa-flowchart/ https://www.visajourney.com/guides/k1-fiance-visa-tips/ And yes. The K1 beneficiary can interview at any country with a US embassy/consulate provided he can legally travel to that country. You will need to list which consulate to interview at in the I-129F.

Consider yourself lucky that USCIS has at least seen your I-485. The I-693 RFE seems to be the fast track to the AOS GC nowadays so I would pay whatever for the Civil Surgeon as soon as possible and not ask questions.

Put your NVC Case number into https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx You should get something like "At NVC", "In Transit", or "Ready". If the status is "Ready", then the case is received by the consulate, and you need to follow the consulate directions https://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Bolivia&cty=La Paz https://bo.usembassy.gov/ The "welcome letter" is from the consulate in the form of Packet 3 or Packet 4 email/mail.

It looks like you got your NVC case number so you can use it at https://ceac.state.gov/IV/Login.aspx You can track your case with the CEAC Stat Tracker https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx

Does this help for NVC to country data? https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/stats.php The sample size of the stats is from Visajourney Timelines. For K1 NOA1 to NVC processing times, https://www.visajourney.com/times/k1-fiance-visa-historical/ What you can also do is go to your Profile page and select the button "Show Similar Timelines" to compare with others with similar Timelines. https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/k1list.php?op6=All&op7=India&dfile=No&op1=&op2=&op3=&op4=1&op5=5%2C6%2C8%2C10%2C11%2C13%2C14%2C15%2C16%2C17%2C18%2C20%2C21%2C22%2C25%2C26%2C27%2C28&cfl=0

If you won't meet the HHS Poverty Guidelines, then you may want look for a co-sponsor for your I-134. https://aspe.hhs.gov/topics/poverty-economic-mobility/poverty-guidelines You can maybe mention that you will have a co-sponsor in Part 8. Additional Information of the I-129F. Remember also you need to make 1.25*HHS Poverty Guidelines for the AOS after you are married to your K1 beneficiary.

Yes. I would do the same and call the airline after purchasing the flight to make a note to the gate agent on the flight reservation the traveler has an RoC extension letter as proof for US entry. Most flight reservation system has a field to make special notes with special conditions. Doesn't hurt to make that note so the gate agent is prepped.

If you are asking about immigrating to the Philippines, then I think this is the wrong website for you since this site is about immigrating to the US? There is a Youtube channel that may address some of the issues immigrating to the Philippines? https://www.youtube.com/@everymanhasastory

I wouldn't list any particular airline for having gate agents not totally trained to recognize the various US visa types, because there may be too many visa restrictions for all the countries that the airline serve. In general, most agents are probably more cautious about visas on weak passports compared to those with strong passports since airlines assume the cost in the case the traveler is rejected by the country's border control. https://www.henleyglobal.com/passport-index/ranking Yes, I think this is blatant discrimination, but that is a discussion for another forum. Most international flight reservation systems that I've encountered can save and upload passport information, but not many will save visa information. So for example technically, K1 visa can enter the US on a one-way ticket. But to avoid too much gate agent hassles, I recommend to call the airline reservation after buying the flight, to make note of the visa and the one-way ticket, so the gate agent is prepped to accept like what I did. https://www.visajourney.com/reviews/view-poe-reviews.php?entry=17325 I think that will be the best course of action if you partner has a weak passport instead of avoiding airlines.

It would help Visajourney stats pages if you fill out your Timeline and others know how to address your situation. I-751 is for those with 2-year GC from AOS of the K1 or CR1, to get the 10-year GC. If your GC is 10-year, then your next step is N-400 or the perpetual renewal of the GC.

Congratulations! Consider yourself among the fortunate ones. Still need to keep track of the paperwork for the I-751 or N-400?

Have you tried asking Emma about the status of your receipt number, or about if interview is waived? I personally would just wait to see if the GC is produced and maybe call USCIS to confirm no interview is required?

I can't speak for the I-130. But if the I-485 is approved, then the I-765 is no longer necessary. After you receive the GC in the mail, then you can do pretty much everything a US citizen can except vote.

Haha. Thanks. Yes. I sent the fax from a FedEx print store. It costs a total not including tax, 43.02=18 pages × 2.39 per page. USCIS gave specific instructions on how to send the requested "additional information". From what I read of others, USCIS instructed them to upload to the myUSCIS or mail-in RFEs. I think it depends on the USCIS worker on your case for what is convenient or reliable for them to receive your correspondence without getting lost in the bureaucracy.

Greetings July 2022 filers, Got I-765 EAD approved with "Card Is Being Produced". See our Profile or Timeline for details. Keep the faith!

Can you re-add your Receipt numbers to track? Can you track your case with the Receipt numbers?

Thanks @slavaskii !!! Since the wait times have been extending, I'm keeping an eye out on posts about the 2-year vs. 10-year GC. I've seen some different and conflicting cases and advices. And the case approvals may be dependent on which USCIS agent interprets the case? For example if I remember correctly, one case took over 2 years to approve, but the USCIS agent interpreted that since at the time of the filing the marriage was under 2 years so the AOS is only eligible for the 2-year GC. Then the filer appealed, and the appeal was taking another 2 years at which time, they filed for the I-751 anyways. So the total date to I-751 was almost 5 years and they also filed for the N-400. Another case was the marriage was under 2 years when the AOS was approved for the 10-year GC, in which case another form has to be filed to correct the USCIS mistake. If you don't then that could affect the N-400 application later on. But the correction took another 2 years and the filer got the 2-year GC, and at which time the filer was not sure if they are eligible to file for the I-751 or have to wait another 1.5 year or file for the N-400? The prevailing advice for those whose AOS wait time is over 2 years and receive the 10-year GC was that they do not need to file for the I-751, but there were some pointing to cases where USCIS would reject other extensions or applications since they did not file I-751? At which time, the filer had to submit more paperwork to explain there case. As for the 3-year (marriage to US citizen) vs. 5-year rule for the N-400, the 5-year rule requires A LOT less paperwork, whereas, filing for under the 3-year rule requires more proof of bona fide marriage, etc. and more waiting. With the current wait times, the 5-year rule may be more preferable in terms of less wait times and less paper work. When I have more time, I'll try to post links to these cases (visajourney, reddit, facebook, etc.) if this is of interest to anyone, but I don't think this is the right forum to do it? Because of the extending wait times, I can foresee more non-textbook exceptions coming up? If anyone comes across such links, please message me. Thanks much!

Keep us posted. Honestly, I don't get expect much support from congressmen. But there isn't many other options.