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Forum: The Lounge 02-20-2014, 06:02 PM
Replies: 3
When Should I Move?
Views: 650
Posted By JCJoy
Re: When Should I Move?

You just update USCIS whenever you move. They've made the change of address process pretty easy recently. The renewal process for USCIS isn't out yet, but since they didn't require proof of address...
Forum: The Lounge 02-20-2014, 05:26 PM
Replies: 208
Who is passed the 1 year 5 month mark
Views: 22,608
Posted By JCJoy
Re: Who is passed the 1 year 5 month mark

Also if your case is over 45 days beyond the processing time and you've tried everything else, you can contact the USCIS Obudsman for help: http://www.dhs.gov/ombudsman-case-assistance

Sometimes...
Forum: The Lounge 02-17-2014, 04:55 PM
Replies: 29
Has anyone successfully become a Permanent Resident after using Advanced Parole?
Views: 6,172
Posted By JCJoy
Re: Has anyone successfully become a Permanent Resident after using Advanced Parole?

If you are inspected and admitted (even if you didn't have a visa and the officer waived you in while you were in a car, but DEFINITELY consult with a lawyer for these) and are married to a USC, you...
Forum: The Lounge 02-17-2014, 04:34 PM
Replies: 208
Who is passed the 1 year 5 month mark
Views: 22,608
Posted By JCJoy
Re: Who is passed the 1 year 5 month mark

I'm sorry to hear so many people are waiting so long. Our office got a wave of approvals this last week for our more complicated cases (ones with crimes or immigration courts) and Nebraska Service...
Forum: The Lounge 11-22-2013, 03:11 AM
Replies: 14
Filing I-485 and I-130 myself
Views: 7,039
Posted By JCJoy
Re: Filing I-485 and I-130 myself

At interviews they usually ask you for pictures and joint documents and expect to be handed the piles. Not living together could be a red flag. A lot of people who have spouses abroad file and do get...
Forum: The Lounge 11-20-2013, 11:28 PM
Replies: 47
I'm at a loss of what to do, college-bound senior
Views: 4,792
Posted By JCJoy
Re: I'm at a loss of what to do, college-bound senior

Definitely PM it to me if it's not too late! Sorry, I hadn't logged on since posting my last post above.
Forum: The Lounge 11-20-2013, 11:24 PM
Replies: 14
Filing I-485 and I-130 myself
Views: 7,039
Posted By JCJoy
Re: Filing I-485 and I-130 myself

You can use assets to meet it but that can get complicated. If anyone other family members live with you two and they have work authorization you can add their income and just add the I-864a. If not...
Forum: The Lounge 11-16-2013, 09:34 PM
Replies: 4
Help with DACA application cost for those who haven't applied
Views: 1,154
Posted By JCJoy
Re: Help with DACA application cost for those who haven't applied

We're still accepting entries for another 2 weeks! Please pass along the info to anyone you know who hasn't applied due to financial hardship.
Forum: The Lounge 11-16-2013, 09:28 PM
Replies: 47
I'm at a loss of what to do, college-bound senior
Views: 4,792
Posted By JCJoy
Re: I'm at a loss of what to do, college-bound senior

I haven't read through all the pages of replies so someone may have already said what I'm going to say, but I wanted to make sure to write you. DO NOT LOWER YOUR STANDARDS. There is no reason to do...
Forum: The Lounge 11-04-2013, 03:47 PM
Replies: 4
Help with DACA application cost for those who haven't applied
Views: 1,154
Posted By JCJoy
Re: Help with DACA application cost for those who haven't applied

Thank you so much. Just passing it on to anyone who you know needs it is great help. We've received a few e-mails from people who were nervous about applying because they didn't know if we were for...
Forum: The Lounge 11-02-2013, 06:37 PM
Replies: 4
Help with DACA application cost for those who haven't applied
Views: 1,154
Posted By JCJoy
Re: Help with DACA application cost for those who haven't applied

The contest started yesterday. If anyone knows of anyone who would benefit, please pass the information to them. It's open to people from every state.
Forum: The Lounge 11-02-2013, 06:35 PM
Replies: 4
Question about presence proof
Views: 790
Posted By JCJoy
Re: Question about presence proof

Receipts from college applications or whatever he did in prep for college, cell phone bills, gym memberships, if he played in any sports teams or volunteered anywhere, Costco cards, internet...
Forum: The Lounge 10-25-2013, 01:58 AM
Replies: 309
The Dreaded One Year Club
Views: 38,873
Posted By JCJoy
Re: The Dreaded One Year Club

CONGRATS!!!! That is a long wait.

It sounds like they're just taking a long time to gather all the different files for the people who have past immigration histories, so hopefully everyone will...
Forum: The Lounge 10-24-2013, 09:31 PM
Replies: 67
Got My DACA & I Got Married to a US Citizen! HELP!
Views: 12,600
Posted By JCJoy
Re: Got My DACA & I Got Married to a US Citizen! HELP!

Maybe your state is faster which is awesome. You can go right to a permanent residence card instead of even getting a work permit, which you don't even need if you have DACA.
Forum: The Lounge 10-24-2013, 04:11 PM
Replies: 309
The Dreaded One Year Club
Views: 38,873
Posted By JCJoy
Re: The Dreaded One Year Club

Well you can see how it gets transferred around to different groups if there are security "hits" or possible inadmissibility issues. Also, sometimes a supervisor has to look at it and if it's an area...
Forum: The Lounge 10-24-2013, 02:49 PM
Replies: 309
The Dreaded One Year Club
Views: 38,873
Posted By JCJoy
Re: The Dreaded One Year Club

Thanks. I don't want to post a link because I wouldn't want anyone to think that I'm trying to spam or advertise or anything like that. I know a lot of people understandably have negative opinions of...
Forum: The Lounge 10-24-2013, 02:09 PM
Replies: 309
The Dreaded One Year Club
Views: 38,873
Posted By JCJoy
Re: The Dreaded One Year Club

No, I've never worked for USCIS. I used to jump on here when the process first started to help out whenever possible (but on the dl). I'm an immigration lawyer, but I'm not on here as one because...
Forum: The Lounge 10-24-2013, 01:47 PM
Replies: 309
The Dreaded One Year Club
Views: 38,873
Posted By JCJoy
Re: The Dreaded One Year Club

I'm not sure if this has already been posted on the boards, but if it hasn't these are the results of a FOIA on USCIS operating procedures for DACA:...
Forum: The Lounge 10-23-2013, 07:20 PM
Replies: 309
The Dreaded One Year Club
Views: 38,873
Posted By JCJoy
Re: The Dreaded One Year Club

I see your timeline says "with lawyer." Have you talked to your lawyer about the situation?
Forum: The Lounge 10-23-2013, 12:21 PM
Replies: 309
The Dreaded One Year Club
Views: 38,873
Posted By JCJoy
Re: The Dreaded One Year Club

Awww, there's no reason to think it will be another year! They might be deciding how to treat final deportation orders that happened after June 2007 or they may have had delays getting your court...
Forum: The Lounge 10-23-2013, 02:40 AM
Replies: 309
The Dreaded One Year Club
Views: 38,873
Posted By JCJoy
Re: The Dreaded One Year Club

It depends.... More complicated cases sometimes have to go a supervisor. Also they've said that they're holding on to some of the cases with more complicated scenarios that they haven't decided how...
Forum: The Lounge 10-23-2013, 02:03 AM
Replies: 67
Got My DACA & I Got Married to a US Citizen! HELP!
Views: 12,600
Posted By JCJoy
Re: Got My DACA & I Got Married to a US Citizen! HELP!

I haven't seen any get approved in just 3 months. In California right now it takes about 5-6 months to get your interview appointment. But that's much faster than the process for EWIs. Also anyone...
Forum: The Lounge 10-23-2013, 12:01 AM
Replies: 4
Help with DACA application cost for those who haven't applied
Views: 1,154
Posted By JCJoy
Help with DACA application cost for those who haven't applied

Hello, this is my first time posting a thread here instead of just replying to others. My brother and I wanted to start a fund to help people who haven't applied for DACA yet because the application...
Forum: The Lounge 10-18-2013, 04:07 AM
Replies: 14
Deferred Action Case Denied
Views: 8,506
Posted By JCJoy
Re: Deferred Action Case Denied

Awww... you'll find the evidence you need and get approved this time. The instructions on USCIS' website say that if you want to cover gaps in your continuous presence with affidavits you have to...
Forum: The Lounge 10-19-2012, 05:51 PM
Replies: 82
Got Denied at SSA after getting EAD card :(
Views: 11,297
Posted By JCJoy
Re: Got Denied at SSA after getting EAD card :(

Did you get their name? You should definitely call and give a complaint so they don't do this to anybody else.
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