Recent content by running_swede

Homernm2001, I had LUD day before I got the approval email. My ND is same as yours.

Actually, that is what it says on my card already (except with INS instead of DHS). Got mine back in 1997 when I was in the U.S. on a J-1 visa. I wrongly assumed that snowflake's card said the same and that he/she did not quote the text on the card. Surprised to learn that it would say "not...

You should not get a new SSN. The "not valid for employment" on the SS card just means that you cannot use the card to get employment. You will need additional documentation (such as an EAD card). Getting the EAD card does not change that, so I do not see why you would need to contact the...

By the way, be careful if you and your spouse have roughly the same salary. The exemption calculation works best if one makes significantly more than the other. The person who makes less should claim zero (0) exemptions (or possibly 1) to be on the safe side. I think the W-4 instructions...

It is nonresident for tax purposes, which has little to do with immigrant status (IRS has its own definitions). I was resident for tax purposes for part of the time I was on a J-1 non-immigrant visa. If you are married to a USC or if you have stayed in the U.S. for more than five years, then...

Definitely go ahead and ask. The worst thing that could happen is that they say no.

I am afraid that is a bit too optimistic. Few get their EAD in less than 60 days, even without an RFE, so you are most likely looking at end of July at the earliest. Sorry. :(

Congrats Juno! I have my interview on the same day. :)

You got an iEAD? They will not take it away. The 90 days after receipt is obviously not strictly enforced (see Patty's case). Just keep the iEAD. You are not doing anything wrong. The online confirmation you got is the standard one and the only one you will get. Several people here have...

Forget about it. The application fees are non-refundable. I think it says so clearly either on the form or on the USCIS Web site.

Congrats someitguy! I know the feeling. :D Hope you get the AP too. I definitely thought you would have gotten that long before the EAD.

Not true. I gor an RFE for BC as well, and my EAD was approved on day 67.

Got my interview notice today. Interview is August 30 (day 122). DO: Pittsburgh.

Got my EAD card in the mail today. It is a beauty. :D EAD in 67 days with RFE.

That has to be the approval. If you follow the same pattern as me, then you will get the approval email tomorrow. BTW, I got the EAD card in the mail today. :D I also got my interview notice (August 30)!!! :D :D EAD and interview letter on the same day! :D :D :D