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Rock & Am   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Senegal
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Hello all:

This is my first post of what I am sure will be many. I have found the forum and community to be extremely helpful as my husband and I begin our journey. I will be filling our petition (I-130) next week, but I have what may be a simple question.

My husband is Senegalese and I am American. We both live in his home country and have lived together here since before we were married more than a year ago (our 1st anniversary was Dec. 2011). We have made the decision to move to the U.S. and originally thought we would both remain in Senegal until he received his visa. Unfortunately, my mother was recently diagnosed with cancer and as I am her only child, we have decided it would be best if I return home now to assist her during her treatment.

My question for the community is what address do I use on the I-130 and 325 forms? My husband and I have an apartment in Senegal that has both our names on the leasing contract, but I will be living with my mother temporarily starting next week.

What address is the best to use?

Thanks in advance for your responses.

12/27/2010: Religious marriage ceremony in Dakar
03/17/2011: Civil marriage ceremony in Dakar

I-130 Processed at USCIS
========================
02/07/2012: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
02/13/2012: Rec'd NOA1
06/01/2012: Rec'd NOA2 (via email & text message)
06/07/2012: Rec'd NOA2 (hardcopy)

NVC
===
06/27/2012: Received at NVC
07/02/2012: NVC case number assigned
07/07/2012: DS-3032 email sent to NVC
07/10/2012: Rec'd AOS bill
07/10/2012: Paid AOS bill
07/12/2012: AOS bill marked as "PAID"
07/12/2012: AOS package mailed to NVC
07/13/2012: AOS package delivered to NVC
07/13/2012: DS-3032 accepted
07/16/2012: Rec'd IV bill
07/16/2012: Paid IV bill
07/17/2012: IV package mailed to NVC
07/17/2012: IV bill marked as "PAID"
07/18/2012: IV package delivered to NVC
07/19/2012: AOS accepted by NVC
07/24/2012: IV accepted by NVC
07/24/2012: Case complete at NVC

EMBASSY IN DAKAR SENEGAL
========================
09/20/2012: Interview scheduled

09/18/2012: Moved from Dakar to Warsaw Poland

09/23/2012: Request made to move file from Dakar to Warsaw

10/24/2012: File transferred from Dakar to Warsaw

Ryan H Grand Master

Ryan H   3,812

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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My suggestion to you is to use your mother's address even though it will be temporary. By using her address, you will receive any correspondence from USCIS there instead of having it sent to Senegal.

Sorry to hear of your mom's cancer diagnosis.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

Rock & Am Explorer

Rock & Am   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Senegal
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My suggestion to you is to use your mother's address even though it will be temporary. By using her address, you will receive any correspondence from USCIS there instead of having it sent to Senegal.

Sorry to hear of your mom's cancer diagnosis.

Thank you Ryan and congrats to you and your family!

12/27/2010: Religious marriage ceremony in Dakar
03/17/2011: Civil marriage ceremony in Dakar

I-130 Processed at USCIS
========================
02/07/2012: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
02/13/2012: Rec'd NOA1
06/01/2012: Rec'd NOA2 (via email & text message)
06/07/2012: Rec'd NOA2 (hardcopy)

NVC
===
06/27/2012: Received at NVC
07/02/2012: NVC case number assigned
07/07/2012: DS-3032 email sent to NVC
07/10/2012: Rec'd AOS bill
07/10/2012: Paid AOS bill
07/12/2012: AOS bill marked as "PAID"
07/12/2012: AOS package mailed to NVC
07/13/2012: AOS package delivered to NVC
07/13/2012: DS-3032 accepted
07/16/2012: Rec'd IV bill
07/16/2012: Paid IV bill
07/17/2012: IV package mailed to NVC
07/17/2012: IV bill marked as "PAID"
07/18/2012: IV package delivered to NVC
07/19/2012: AOS accepted by NVC
07/24/2012: IV accepted by NVC
07/24/2012: Case complete at NVC

EMBASSY IN DAKAR SENEGAL
========================
09/20/2012: Interview scheduled

09/18/2012: Moved from Dakar to Warsaw Poland

09/23/2012: Request made to move file from Dakar to Warsaw

10/24/2012: File transferred from Dakar to Warsaw

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Rock & Am Explorer

Rock & Am   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Senegal
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Just an update with an additional question.

My mother is now doing better. She will finish her treatment at the end of April. At which time I would like to return to our home (and my husband) in Dakar. I am just wondering if this is a good idea.

Will my returning to Senegal reflect negatively in any way or delay the process (we rec'd NOA1 on Feb 13 and our paperwork is currently awaiting processing at the CSC)? If I do return, should I submit a change of address (to our Dakar address) or keep the address listed as my mother's address?

Thoughts from others who have a similar experience would be appreciated. Thanks!

12/27/2010: Religious marriage ceremony in Dakar
03/17/2011: Civil marriage ceremony in Dakar

I-130 Processed at USCIS
========================
02/07/2012: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
02/13/2012: Rec'd NOA1
06/01/2012: Rec'd NOA2 (via email & text message)
06/07/2012: Rec'd NOA2 (hardcopy)

NVC
===
06/27/2012: Received at NVC
07/02/2012: NVC case number assigned
07/07/2012: DS-3032 email sent to NVC
07/10/2012: Rec'd AOS bill
07/10/2012: Paid AOS bill
07/12/2012: AOS bill marked as "PAID"
07/12/2012: AOS package mailed to NVC
07/13/2012: AOS package delivered to NVC
07/13/2012: DS-3032 accepted
07/16/2012: Rec'd IV bill
07/16/2012: Paid IV bill
07/17/2012: IV package mailed to NVC
07/17/2012: IV bill marked as "PAID"
07/18/2012: IV package delivered to NVC
07/19/2012: AOS accepted by NVC
07/24/2012: IV accepted by NVC
07/24/2012: Case complete at NVC

EMBASSY IN DAKAR SENEGAL
========================
09/20/2012: Interview scheduled

09/18/2012: Moved from Dakar to Warsaw Poland

09/23/2012: Request made to move file from Dakar to Warsaw

10/24/2012: File transferred from Dakar to Warsaw

 
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