twix&snikker
Registered Users (C)
Greetings to you all. I arrived in the USA in December 2002, and have been using a very good Attorney - has cost me everything I have, but she has done a fantastic job so far. I filed for Asylum in February 2003, and received my fingerprint notice and INS interview notice within a space of two days of eachother. I went for the fingerprints two weeks ago, and had the interview last week. I was in the office for 3hours and I believe it went well. Can anyone tell me what the process is from here on? At the end of July, I believe I can apply for a EAD because even though I have had the Interview, the outcome is pending therefore, the period of 150 days will have lapsed. Once I apply for an EAD, how long will it take before I can work? What are the other forms of assistance a person seeking Asylum can receive? Like all of us, I am honest, hard working, and ready to engage in the system, but it is seemingly so very difficult. How is a person expected to survive without being allowed to work for 180 days? This is almost an impossible situation and unfair in many respects. Many of us have left our home under force and fear of persecution and possible death, and now we are almost starving and going homeless. Is there any form of assistance available to us as Asylum seekers? I really would love to hear from anyone out there who is in a similar situation, i feel almost as if I am going through this dreadful process on my own, is it as hard as this for everyone out there? I look forward to hearing from you and any advice you may be able to offer. Thank you for this forum at least I can ask questions and share freely with people who have gone before and seen how this new system works for needy people such as us. Thank you once again for all your comments and advice.
God Bless
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