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Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Apr 13th 2011, 9:19 pm

Replies: 9

I-485 AOS - how long does the process take

Views: 7,080

Posted By usanewlife

Re: I-485 AOS update

09/02/2010: Entered the USA under the VWP (3rd visit in 2010)
09/22/2010: Medical examination and vaccinations done. Form I-693 (Report of Medical Examination & Vaccinations completed.
10/07/2010:...

Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Mar 7th 2011, 5:06 am

Replies: 9

I-485 AOS - how long does the process take

Views: 7,080

Posted By usanewlife

Re: I-485 AOS - how long does the process take

Update:

Biometrics done: 02/09/2011:)
EAD received: 02/18/2011:)
SSN applied for: 02/22/11
SSN received: 03/04/11:)
AOS interview letter received: 02/28/2011:)
AOS interview:...

Forum: Meet-ups

Mar 7th 2011, 1:48 am

Replies: 23

Any Brits on Long Island, NY?

Views: 10,780

Posted By usanewlife

Re: Any Brits on Long Island, NY?

Hello, that would be great. My daughter and I are also from Hertfordshire. Hemel Hempstead, Watford and Welwyn Garden City. Where in Hertfordshire did you live?

Forum: Marriage Based Visas

Feb 21st 2011, 4:13 pm

Replies: 3

Becoming a PR

Views: 608

Posted By usanewlife

Re: Becoming a PR

Thanks for the info, it is much appreciated. I hope my AOS interview will be sooner rather than later,

Forum: Marriage Based Visas

Feb 21st 2011, 1:59 pm

Replies: 3

Becoming a PR

Views: 608

Posted By usanewlife

Becoming a PR

Firstly, my apologies if there is already a thread with regard to my specific question. I have searched the forum and looked at the official USCIS handbook for PRs but cannot find anything. My...

Forum: Marriage Based Visas

Feb 21st 2011, 1:04 pm

Replies: 28

Biometrics - over 60 days and still no appointment

Views: 8,949

Posted By usanewlife

Re: Biometrics - over 60 days and still no appointment

Update:

I have now received my Employment Authorization Card and it does have the approved date of December 13th 2010. It is valid for one year under Category C09 with no employment...

Forum: USA

Feb 18th 2011, 9:16 pm

Replies: 2

Blood donation in the US .... not if you were in the UK during the 1980s

Views: 955

Posted By usanewlife

Blood donation in the US .... not if you were in the UK during the 1980s

Hello fellow expats, I was just wondering if anyone has tried to donate blood. I am asking because my daughter tried to donate blood, which she used to do in the UK. However, upon her completion of...

Forum: Marriage Based Visas

Feb 18th 2011, 8:57 pm

Replies: 22

EAD timescales

Views: 2,188

Posted By usanewlife

Re: EAD timescales

My EAD arrived today, although it was approved on December 13th 2010. Biometrics done on February 9th 2011. It does not include advance parole as I already have documentation for this.

Timescales...

Forum: Marriage Based Visas

Feb 7th 2011, 7:36 pm

Replies: 22

EAD timescales

Views: 2,188

Posted By usanewlife

Re: EAD timescales

Maybe it's because their systems are down. Don't give up, just keep trying their website and I would suggest you clear your browser history first. Do call them again and don't forget to ask to speak...

Forum: Marriage Based Visas

Feb 7th 2011, 11:51 am

Replies: 22

EAD timescales

Views: 2,188

Posted By usanewlife

Re: EAD timescales

Like you, since October, my EAD case is showing as 'initial review' on the USCIS website. However, following some very good advice from this website, I had an InfoPass Appoinment on January 3rd. At...

Forum: Meet-ups

Feb 6th 2011, 5:57 pm

Replies: 23

Any Brits on Long Island, NY?

Views: 10,780

Posted By usanewlife

Re: Any Brits on Long Island, NY?

Hi, hopefully we can get a group meet-up. If not, we can get together for a coffee morning. My daughter has 3 children, a boy aged 6 yrs 8 months, a girl who will be 5 in 2 weeks and a 15th month...

Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Feb 6th 2011, 4:43 pm

Replies: 24

VWP question/flight question

Views: 2,785

Posted By usanewlife

Re: VWP question/flight question

Oh really! I never knew that. If the CBPO at PoE had concerns about my trip, then perhaps they should have taken me to secondary.

As mentioned in other threads, everyone has a different...

Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Feb 6th 2011, 4:08 pm

Replies: 24

VWP question/flight question

Views: 2,785

Posted By usanewlife

Re: VWP question/flight question

I travelled between UK and US. I never over stayed.

Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Feb 6th 2011, 3:49 pm

Replies: 24

VWP question/flight question

Views: 2,785

Posted By usanewlife

Re: VWP question/flight question

I was returning to the UK.

Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Feb 6th 2011, 2:43 pm

Replies: 24

VWP question/flight question

Views: 2,785

Posted By usanewlife

Re: VWP question/flight question

During my frequent visits to the US over the last 10 years, always entering through the VWP, I received a shorter stamp on just one occasion. I believe it was because I was returning to the US only...

Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Feb 6th 2011, 1:48 pm

Replies: 24

VWP question/flight question

Views: 2,785

Posted By usanewlife

Re: VWP question/flight question

Speaking from my experience, if you are asked when your return flight is, please be aware that you may only be admitted into the US until that date and your passport will be stamped and dated with...

Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Feb 3rd 2011, 11:38 am

Replies: 55

VWP > AOS & Intent to return home

Views: 7,176

Posted By usanewlife

Re: VWP > AOS & Intent to return home

But what if there is an approved I-131 Travel Authorisation for the person seeking AOS and who filed within the 90 days? In my daughters marriage based visa, she travelled in and out of the US with...

Forum: Marriage Based Visas

Feb 3rd 2011, 10:53 am

Replies: 28

Biometrics - over 60 days and still no appointment

Views: 8,949

Posted By usanewlife

Re: Biometrics - over 60 days and still no appointment

Did you read the first thread?

Forum: Meet-ups

Feb 3rd 2011, 10:49 am

Replies: 23

Any Brits on Long Island, NY?

Views: 10,780

Posted By usanewlife

Re: Any Brits on Long Island, NY?

There are 8 of us now on this thread and it would be great for all of us to meet up. I think we are all within a commutable distance of each other. I am happy to arrange a meet-up somewhere in the...

Forum: Marriage Based Visas

Feb 3rd 2011, 2:42 am

Replies: 28

Biometrics - over 60 days and still no appointment

Views: 8,949

Posted By usanewlife

Re: Biometrics - over 60 days and still no appointment

I didn't understand either. The IO that interviewed me, at my InFo Pass appt on January 3rd, told me my EAD had been approved and that I should expect to receive the actual card within 2 to 3 weeks. ...

Forum: Marriage Based Visas

Feb 3rd 2011, 1:59 am

Replies: 28

Biometrics - over 60 days and still no appointment

Views: 8,949

Posted By usanewlife

Re: Biometrics - over 60 days and still no appointment

Sorry for any confusion. When I said work permit I meant Employment Authorization Document (EAD)

Forum: Meet-ups

Feb 3rd 2011, 1:15 am

Replies: 8

Brits in Long Island

Views: 3,042

Posted By usanewlife

Re: Brits in Long Island

Hello, we (my daughter, son-in-law, their 3 children and I) are also in Long Island (Syosset). Which part of LI will you be moving to?

Forum: Marriage Based Visas

Feb 2nd 2011, 11:14 pm

Replies: 28

Biometrics - over 60 days and still no appointment

Views: 8,949

Posted By usanewlife

Re: Biometrics - over 60 days and still no appointment - update

Update today... I called the National Service Centre today to check on my status and to ask if I do actually need to have the biometrics done for the work permit. This is because I was reading...

Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Feb 2nd 2011, 3:46 pm

Replies: 32

I-131 Advance Parole

Views: 3,727

Posted By usanewlife

Re: I-131 Advance Parole

Update: Arrived back at JFK PoE. The CBPO took my passport and documentation and finger prints on the scanner. She then escorted me to the secondary interview area where I was asked 2 questions...

Forum: Marriage Based Visas

Jan 28th 2011, 9:55 am

Replies: 28

Biometrics - over 60 days and still no appointment

Views: 8,949

Posted By usanewlife

Re: Biometrics - over 60 days and still no appointment - update

Things are moving along.....after waiting 114 days from the receipt notices, I have my biometrics appointment on February 9th! Still no sign of the work permit though and that was approved on...

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