How to show status when been overstaying...

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ema76

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... and been waiting for I-485 approval ?? I have been illegal for 4 years, have sent the I-485 package waiting for a receipt, but my question is : how can I show my status if a policeman stop me and ask for my id ??
I know that cops don't arrest people just like that to ask for their id's but it's always good to know.
Thanks,

Ema.
 
No, I don't !! I am illegally here. I have my french passport though, but I was wondering if the police would make a problem if they don't see me anywhere in their files and would they get me deported, or what ?????

Ema.
 
under what condition or category did you filed for I-485 ?

I want to understand you better because we might be in the same situation of overstaying for 4 years , but in my case i had a petition filed by my wife since april 30th 2001 which has been approved now and i filed i-485 after my priority date became current . I have to let you know if you had taken advantage of the LIFE ACT 2000 amendements you are entitle to adjust your status with no problem in The united states with the 245(i) provision by paying an extra 1000 dolars on your i-485 aplication or i-485A . But if instead you married a US citizen and were admited with inspection in the USA you do not need to worry about extra fees . Since your have already filed the i-485 , you are in legal status till a decision on your case and you are eligible to receive the proper documents ( work permit ,social security # , advance parole )

Be ware : Since you have been ovestayed for 4 years filing an advance parole would not be a great idea . You would not be readmited in the united states for a bar periode of 10 years because you overstayed more than 180 days of your i-94 . Did you filed for employment autorization ( form i-765 ) it is alweays a great idea to do so while you are awaiting a decision on the I-485 .

Please let me know the evolution of your case since we are not so different in this matter .

best regards
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Hi Philaug,

I know about the 245a but I don't belong in that category. I sent the I-485 package almost a month ago and have been waiting for the NOA notice. I don't intend to leave the US for vacation or else, because I know about the ban(s)...
All I need is an answer to what to show to prove that my status is pending and do I "need" to be afraid of them deporting me cause my status is not yet legal ??
And also, is it possible to get a driver's licence even without a SSN ??

Ema.
 
in general the receipt of i-485 is the proof of status ...

I know that if you filed the i-485 package with the NBC it would not take more than a month to receive the notice . For the drivers licence issue i don`t know for all the states but in NY you have to get the social security # and the work permit or green card in order to have a drivers licence or Photo ID .
Be patient , they would definitely send that receipt for you . Just stay positif .


best regards
 
in general the receipt of i-485 is the proof of status ...

I know that if you filed the i-485 package with the NBC it would not take more than a month to receive the notice . For the drivers licence issue i don`t know for all the states but in NY you have to get the social security # and the work permit or green card in order to have a drivers licence or Photo ID .
Be patient , they would definitely send that receipt for you . Just stay positif .


best regards,
 
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