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    Any February 2011 I-130/I-485 filer yet?. . .let's track progress.

    02-Feb-11 Application sent to Chicago, IL - Day 1 04-Feb-11 USCIS Received Application - Day 3 09-Feb-11 Notice of Action Received - Day 8 10-Feb-11 Check Cashed - Day 9
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    Any February 2011 I-130/I-485 filer yet?. . .let's track progress.

    YAY! Received the emails and texts! Emails say: "Dear Applicant/Petitioner: Your USCIS application/petition has been received and routed to the National Benefits Center for processing. Within 7-10 days by standard mail you will receive your official Receipt Notice (Form I-797) with your...
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    Any February 2011 I-130/I-485 filer yet?. . .let's track progress.

    Finally delivered. Overnight Fedex turned into days later due to the snow storms. 02-Feb-11 Application sent to Chicago, IL - Day 1 04-Feb-11 USCIS Received Application - Day 3 XX-XXX-XX Check Cleared XX-XXX-XX Notice of Action Received XX-XXX-XX Biometrics Notification XX-XXX-XX Biometrics...
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    Any February 2011 I-130/I-485 filer yet?. . .let's track progress.

    Mailed my application today - Fedex overnight. 02-Feb-11 Application sent to Chicago, IL - Day 1 XX-XXX-XX USCIS Received Application XX-XXX-XX Check Cleared XX-XXX-XX Notice of Action Received XX-XXX-XX Biometrics Notification XX-XXX-XX Biometrics Date XX-XXX-XX Employment Authorization...
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    Filing tomorrow! Are these documents ok?

    Filing papers for my spouse who is out of status (F1 visa) I will be mailing 1. Check for US$1490 (right?) 2. Form G1145 E-Notification of application/petition acceptance 3. G325A signed by US Citizen 4. G325A signed by spouse 5. I-130 Petition For Alien Relative 6. I-485 Application...
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    How to work while waiting for papers

    Thanks for your input. The lawyer did it pro bono. I'll never claim to be a citizen to get the job. I may not even get the job anyway...
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    How to work while waiting for papers

    Thanks, that's very helpful. I went to an immigration lawyer who told me to send: Forms: I-130 I-485 I-765 G-325A: one for spouse/sponsor, one mine G1145 I-864 I-693 (sealed envelope) Check for $1490 (lawyer said fee for 1-765 is waived if all forms are sent together) 4 pics of me, two of...
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    How to work while waiting for papers

    They are having a big event in March which I believe they'll need me for, so this may be an issue. It's apparently in another state, so will I run into immigration problems if I fly if I don't have my EAD by March? I should have the receipt by then right? Should I not take the chance by flying...
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    How to work while waiting for papers

    Great, thanks. What would be the best way of filling the I-9 form if forced to start soon? I get the feeling this might be a time-sensitive job, but I won't be sure until the interview....
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    How to work while waiting for papers

    Thanks for your replies. Yes, times are hard and I just need to make a living. I'd rather not tell the interviewer because on one hand she could be very understanding, and on the other hand, she could be a right wing nut who lands me in deportation proceedings before I can file my papers :)...
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    How to work while waiting for papers

    Thanks Jackolantern, I may not be able to delay the start date for too long. I am just preparing a strategy for interview questions and eventually the 1-9. We've been putting together the money for the applications.
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    How to work while waiting for papers

    I am out of status and will be filing for GC papers this month through my spouse. We had dated for 5yrs and got married last July. It's legit. Problem is, I might have to start a job before my work authorization papers come through. I have an interview tomorrow and need a way to frame my...
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