LJVotolato

In the 485 they ask you whether you want a SSN to be assigned to you during the 485 process or you''ll get one yourself. I chose the first option not knowing how long the 485 would take.

After 19 months (applied in Dec 2021 for 485 adjustment of status based on marriage), I just got my approval notice online: On September 16, 2023, we approved your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status For those still waiting, this is after multiple "case is being actively reviewed" which was so frustrating as it had zero actual updates. I did get my combo card back in April/May 2023. Question: Will I get my SSN when I get my approval in the mail? I ask because I have been using ITIN in the meantime but it is limiting for certain things. I requested to get a SSN during the application process for 485. Good luck all and I'm rooting for everyone! Drove me insane... I did the paperwork myself too so it would've been extra devastating if I did that and didn't get approved.

Hey! I want to give you some hope. I applied December 2021, and I got the combo card in May 2023, which I thought was ridiculous. Anyway, I JUST got "approved" for my 485! Insane timeline for me as I thought it would be done much faster. From what I have gathered, it seems very random as a lot of people applied after me and got their approvals much earlier. I received "actively being reviewed" status updates which were so frustrating at least 3 times during that time. I am confused though - I thought I had to do an interview so I saved a lot of stuff for it but it just says "approved".

Did you get your combo card approved before this? My Combo Card was approved 3 weeks ago (BLESSED--already flew home for a few days and started applying for jobs) but there is no movement in the 485!

I read one book a week. go to the gym 6 days/week, run marathons, explored the area. That's all fine for a few months but it's been 13 months now. And no, I can't leave the country as I'm waiting for my EAD and AOS.

My subject says it all - EAD and AOS. Look it up on their website for California - it now says 6-18 months. I don't know why you keep doubting that I'm doing the research lol.

That would be an obvious responsibility of mine except I did weigh my option and it said 6-8 months in California. Now it's 6-18 months. So no matter the preparation, the circumstances have changed.

But you're not allowed to work while waiting for your green card. That's the whole premise of my question?

I don't get how others in our situation aren't outraged? To be honest, I don't get outraged (and am against the outrage culture) but where are all of the people in our situation? Wouldn't they resort to being on this forum and sharing their experiences? I got my biometrics done in February and am just waiting now. Ugh! What state are you guys in? I'm in California.

I'm getting frustrated waiting for my AOS approval and just want to assure that I am not realizing something that everyone else here is. Do people really NOT work for those 6-9 months it takes for your AOS to be approved? I applied for my EAD with my AOS in December 2021 and it says the case is pending. So how do you spend your days? Legit question. I have tons of hobbies but not being able to work and not being able to go back home (since I don't have my advance parole) is very frustrating. Seems like a silly question, I know I know. I've waited months to ask it for that very reason.