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Hi all,

 

We are preparing to file our NVC packet and my spouse is filling out his DS-260. There is a question, "In which occupation do you intend to work in the U.S.?" and he is not sure how to answer it as he doesn't know yet what he will be doing. He's looking to change careers when he moves here so he is more than likely going to return to school and be a student, but he has not yet decided on a career and so has not applied to any schools or programs. Should he select "other" and explain this? Not sure what the best route is, here.

 

Thanks for any help you are able to offer!

USCIS

I-130 sent (Phoenix Lockbox): June 04, 2016

NOA1 received: June 10, 2016

Transferred from Nebraska to Texas: October 20, 2016

NOA2 received: December 14, 2016

 

NVC

Case number assigned: January 06, 2017

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4 minutes ago, YoungRL said:

Hi all,

 

We are preparing to file our NVC packet and my spouse is filling out his DS-260. There is a question, "In which occupation do you intend to work in the U.S.?" and he is not sure how to answer it as he doesn't know yet what he will be doing. He's looking to change careers when he moves here so he is more than likely going to return to school and be a student, but he has not yet decided on a career and so has not applied to any schools or programs. Should he select "other" and explain this? Not sure what the best route is, here.

 

Thanks for any help you are able to offer!

There is no requirement for him to indicate that he intends to work .  However, the CR-1/IR-1 will still give him authority to work upon entry to the US. 

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November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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The DS-260 is a multi-purpose form that covers all immigrant visa classes. For that reason - just like the I-130 - some questions are not really relevant to spousal applications. He doesn't have to work at all. I would just select "other" and write "undecided at this point". It will not affect his application in any way. 

Timeline in brief:

Married: September 27, 2014

I-130 filed: February 5, 2016

NOA1: February 8, 2016 Nebraska

NOA2: July 21, 2016

Interview: December 6, 2016 London

POE: December 19, 2016 Las Vegas

N-400 filed: September 30, 2019

Interview: March 22, 2021 Seattle

Oath: March 22, 2021 COVID-style same-day oath

 

Now a US citizen!

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Thank you both for your helpful answers!

USCIS

I-130 sent (Phoenix Lockbox): June 04, 2016

NOA1 received: June 10, 2016

Transferred from Nebraska to Texas: October 20, 2016

NOA2 received: December 14, 2016

 

NVC

Case number assigned: January 06, 2017

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