Recent content by darkelf

It depends on the state. Some states (CA, TX) let you drive for 6 months or so on an international license. Assuming you are buying it without taking a loan, I can't imagine buying a car taking more than a few hours. I assume you would need a social security card before you can open a...

Good luck folks! I got my green card this year after trying my luck for three years. (I had no idea I was eligible for around 5 years or so!).

I don't meant to be unsympathetic. However, one of the main issues most Americans have against immigration is the pressure it creates on the social system. If you come to America, have nothing and get hit by a car, the American government and the tax paying public have to pay for you. Why should...

I had a tough time when I moved here as a student. Get a credit card as soon as possible and use it pretty frequently. You will probably have to get a secured line credit card initially. Personally, I found that credit unions are easier to get credit cards from. You will most probably have to...

I didn't get a sponsor when I filed my application. On the other hand, just about the only documentation that the visa officer asked me was proof of employment and pay stubs. I got both my EAD/Advance parole card the same day as I got my green card. I keep it as a curiosity.

This is a pretty big deal. I honestly think you may face issues. Mainly because they suspect that lots of people have been putting in slight variations in their names and then claiming it was a mistake post selection.

I received the GC, my EAD card and the welcome letter on the same day.

osoceans: I am not sure why your passport would be asked for during the interview. In CA, I was asked to present my driver's license as a form of identification. In any case, I presume your country's embassy/consulate has an emergency renewal procedure? I don't think having a passport with...

If it is easy, try to get a long form birth certificate issued with your wife's name as John Isabella. I don't particularly think your case is hard but then you are not doing an Adjustment of Status (where you can go with your attorney) to explain stuff but are doing CP.

You are being rather confusing. What is her name on her birth certificate? Is it John Isabella or is it Baird Isabella or is it John Baird Isabella? What name was used in the application form for the DV entry? Everything else (Passport, DS forms are irrelevant because they are muddling the...

Being overweight or obese is not an issue. Having sexually transmitted diseases or psychological issues might make them throw out your application.

Unfortunately, I have not been a F1 student for six years, I was one only for 3 years.

Thanks, NuvF!

Hi Guys, I just got my green card a couple of days back and I was rather confused about filing taxes for calendar year 2012. I was on an F1 visa up to and including September 30. I then switched to an H1B till now. If I hadn't got the green card, things would be fairly simple in that I would...

Guys, guys! I got my card, it is beautiful. Funnily enough, I got the card, the welcome letter and the EAD card (which I guess is useless) on the same day!