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I go by my middle name BUT when I moved here I set up my SSN with my REAL full name, but then on other documents (driver's license, etc.) I put my first initial then my full middle and last name (my Canadian passport was set up the same). It sounds like the issue is that your friend filled out...

Yep :) I was under TN and (looking at my timeline) I sent in the I-485, I-130, and I-765 4 months before my TN expired. I got the EAD a week or two before the TN expired and switched to that with my employer. I was concerned about not being able to legally work if the EAD didn't come in time...

Just going to share my experience: Got a speeding ticket back in late 2008. Only traffic citation I received while living here. I didn't think of it when filling out the N400 so checked "No" on the form. At my interview the officer came to that question and I verified that no, I did not have...

I sent in the N400 back in September a few months before my Green Card expired. It expired while I was waiting. I did the interview and oath yesterday. Doesn't mean it will be the same for everyone obviously but in my case nobody cared I had an expired card, wasn't even brought up. All they...

From my own experience: I was married to an American prior to my TN back in December of 2005, so it was good for one year. I actually wasn't aware of the intent limitations at the time and found out about them much later, which ironically is what drove me to apply for a Green Card (otherwise I...

Yes, your attorney is full of crap. Just the fact you have a pending application gives you legal status (you just can't leave the country) My TN status expired a few months before my green card was approved but I was still here legally since I had a pending application.

I gave myself 4 months until my TN expired and I just barely got my EAD in time, a couple of weeks before it expired. RFE screwed up the timeline for me

Oh, and one more thing, make sure the letters from the manufaturer and/or Scotia Bank are addressed to you and contain the vehicle's VIN number. Also make sure the VIN number on all the documentation is correct.

For customs, you'll need the manufacturer's letter stating that the vehicle meets all EPA/DOT regulations. You'll also need your passport/driver's licence (some form of ID) and the ownership/registration. Get a letter from Scotia Bank (the lien holder) saying it's okay for you to bring the car...

As long as you're not leasing you shouldn't have a problem. You might have to get a letter from Scotia Bank saying it's okay for you to import the car. I got one from GMAC but Customs didn't really care anyways since the car ownership was still under my name. They didn't even look at the...

Not completely true, it depends on who you're financing the car through. As long as they allow you to bring the car into the country you can import it, you might just need a letter from them saying it's okay to do so to show to Customs. I was buying my Chev and making payments to GMAC. They...

So you had your interview and you were approved there? (I assume you were approved there since the officer said you should get your GC quickly) If you have been approved an I-131 would be rejected anyways (since you don't need one). If you have been approved and you don't receive your green...

Since you resigned you are no longer here under L-1 Status (technically you're out-of-status). You can apply for an EAD.

Yep, you can apply for your GC while here on a TN. Just submit the I-485, I-130 and I-765 and supporting documents. You can still work under your TN until it expires. Once it expires, though, you cannot apply for a new one. You'll need the EAD (I-765) to work after your TN expires. I've...

Depends on the insurance company I think. Mine was covered up to 6 months (apparently)