katesuiter

Hi, all.
Just curious, but can you file for AOS at a different location to the one you're nearest to? I'll be living in Fort Lauderdale, but I noticed that Miami has colossal waiting times for the EAD and actual AOS filing. Is it possible to file at a different office? I noticed that some of them take only 1 day to issue EAD. Why is that, when the others take months?
Obviously, I don't want to have to stop working for too long after my temp work permit expires, apart from the money side of it, I'll go crazy sitting around for 3 months, and I hate not working. One option is to get married immediately, but we want to settle for a while. We are sure how we feel about each other, but divorce would be out of the question for both of us, so we want to live together for a bit to be 110% certain. (And they always say that you don't really know what someone's like til you live with them. I speak from personal experience!!!)
Any insights would be appreciated.
Kate. xxxxx

Folinskyinla

Hi:

Unless you move, no.

Wolfie

You may only file for AOS or EAD at the INS office (or sub-office) that has
jurisdiction over your place of residence. When you call or send for your
forms, you should receive a notice that tells you at which office to file,
as well as whether to file by mail or in person.

Good luck!
"katesuiter" wrote in message
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    > Hi, all.
    > Just curious, but can you file for AOS at a different location to the
    > one you're nearest to? I'll be living in Fort Lauderdale, but I noticed
    > that Miami has colossal waiting times for the EAD and actual AOS
    > filing. Is it possible to file at a different office? I noticed that
    > some of them take only 1 day to issue EAD. Why is that, when the others
    > take months?
    > Obviously, I don't want to have to stop working for too long after my
    > temp work permit expires, apart from the money side of it, I'll go crazy
    > sitting around for 3 months, and I hate not working. One option is to
    > get married immediately, but we want to settle for a while. We are sure
    > how we feel about each other, but divorce would be out of the question
    > for both of us, so we want to live together for a bit to be 110%
    > certain. (And they always say that you don't really know what someone's
    > like til you live with them. I speak from personal experience!!!)
    > Any insights would be appreciated.
    > Kate. xxxxx
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katesuiter

Thanks for the replies. Looks like I need to find a hobby!!!!!
Kate. xxxxxxx

Caro

It is probably not going to be that bad if it is only for a couple months. That will leave you time to adjust to life in the US, and to look for a job. (Jobsearch can take a long time :-( ... ) And of course plenty of time, to enjoy life being with your fiance/husband!!!

Caroline