jeffreyhy

Wrong. Once you become a PR you do not need an EAD, PRs are EA.

Regards, JEff

pattschn

Oh ok ! So IF I really didnt get my EAD before I get the Greencard I could start applying for jobs with the Greencard

Noorah101

You might want to wait until you get your green card to get the SSN, that way it will be an unrestricted one. Doesn't make a lot of sense to get a SSN in a couple of weeks if your EAD comes through, then have to go back a few weeks later to get a new unrestricted SS card.

On the other hand, you don't know how the AOS interview will go...if you don't get approved on the day of your interview, might be helpful to already have the SSN in place. Your choice, I guess.

Just bring the original and a photocopy of all your immigration documents, plus proof of your joint life together.

Rene

Noorah101

Correct. The EAD is in interim benefit, while you're waiting for your green card. If you get the green card first, no need for the interim benefit anymore.

Rene

pattschn

Oh ok, I see !! So I just make copys of the notifications I got from them in mail (because that is all I have).
Do I really have to bring pictures from us together? We are not that into pics so we never printed pics out. I have some pics from the last 4 years on my laptop but it seems kinda weird to me to bring pictures where you can just see the two of us together. I mean do they really look at the pics?

Noorah101

Some officers want to see pictures, others don't. If you have them, bring them. We brought pics to our AOS interview, but the Officer didn't want to see them. Other Officers have specifically asked others for wedding photos and such. I take it you don't have wedding photos? We did not, and it wasn't a problem.

Bring other proof of your joint life together...originals and photocopies.

And yes, bring the NOA's, too.

Rene

pattschn

We have one picture in the courthouse but you cannot tell that it is a wedding because we are dressed regular. His brother started to record the ceremony instead of taking pictures, lol!

I was thinking to bring copy of appartment lease, common bank accounts, health insurence. We havent put my name on bills like electric yet because we didnt want to have everything in my maiden name.

jeffreyhy

ps,

So what? You don't need pictures to demonstrate that there was a wedding - you have a marriage certificate issued by a government agency that demonstrates that you're married.

You want pictures that help show you're living a live together as a couple.

Regards, JEff

Rete

And the FINGERPRINT RECEIPT

Rete

Actually many AO's want wedding pictures (if you have them) and will ask to retain a copy. Pictures are not a requirement in either case. Not everyone takes photos.

pattschn

Thank you for all of your answers ! I guess I will just print some pictures from the last 4 years. I dont have a lot but because of my haircut and weight () they can tell that they was not taken last minute.

What kind of proof aside of copys of the apt. lease, bank account, health insurence ... should I take with me? Or is that enough?

jeffreyhy

Joint financials is strong evidence of a bonafide marriage, you seem to have that aspect covered. My wife and I also used the things that we do together as a family - our family membership cards for the zoo, the museum, the local historical park.

Regards, JEff

jeffreyhy

Glad to see that we agree on this one.

Regards, JEff

pattschn

Thank you, jeff ! Like i already mentioned earlier we dont have too many things with my name on because I wanted to wait to put my new name on everything ! We just put me on the important stuff.
I hope that is enough, I am sooo nervous !! I wish it was already october 23rd

pattschn

Hey
I got my EAD today Now i can get my SSN, is that right? How long does that take and how long does it take to get an ID? Because I am not sure if i want to get all that before or after my interview in 2 weeks.