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geowrian Grand Master

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Begs the question of why the K-1 path was chosen when the plan was to travel abroad to work. That doesn't seem like it was a good fit for the circumstances.

Timelines:

ROC:

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7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

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I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

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retheem   553

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Kenya
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36 minutes ago, geowrian said:

Begs the question of why the K-1 path was chosen when the plan was to travel abroad to work. That doesn't seem like it was a good fit for the circumstances.

Thank you for saying it.

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11 hours ago, April Khin said:

The idea was to apply for the adjustment of status, get the AP and go back to my current job while waiting for the green card approval. I need to come back to US for the interview and other things as necessary. Once approved, I plan to live here permanently.

That's pretty unconventional, to say the least....and could cause questions for Adjustment of Status.  Why not just seek a job in the US, and expedite the EAD for work in the US?

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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.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

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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Begs the question what the basis is for applying for AP, financial loss is usually associated with EAD.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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It's also just not a good idea to be out of the country during AoS for too long, even with AP and especially with COVID. Is the absence meant to be for months??? That's going to look a certain way to USCIS and not in a good way.

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20 minutes ago, mushroomspore said:

It's also just not a good idea to be out of the country during AoS for too long, even with AP and especially with COVID. Is the absence meant to be for months??? That's going to look a certain way to USCIS and not in a good way.

Weuh..this could end in premium tears

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April Khin   1

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On 8/4/2020 at 4:00 PM, SJ2020 said:

Hi, you can call them and request an expedite processing but they will most likely need your biometrics first. You can also contact your congressman for help. I see you are in Costa Mesa, CA like me and I worked with Harley Rouda’s office (there is even a federal agency help form on his website) and they helped me get it approved but still waiting on biometrics for the card to be produced. I hope this helps! 
 

https://rouda.house.gov/services/help-federal-agency

Thanks very much. Very helpful. Will reach out to Harley Rouda's office. 

Early last week, my case status on USCIS website was updated to 'READY to schedule an interview'. Not sure what that means. According to some sources, it usually takes months for them to get an interview date scheduled. 

Any good news about your AP approval?

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15 minutes ago, April Khin said:

Thanks very much. Very helpful. Will reach out to Harley Rouda's office. 

Early last week, my case status on USCIS website was updated to 'READY to schedule an interview'. Not sure what that means. According to some sources, it usually takes months for them to get an interview date scheduled. 

Any good news about your AP approval?

Yes, I had my biometrics taken on Monday and yesterday (Wednesday) I got a notification “Card is Mailed to Me” so I’m excited. Hopefully yours gets processed fast too! 

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2 hours ago, SJ2020 said:

Yes, I had my biometrics taken on Monday and yesterday (Wednesday) I got a notification “Card is Mailed to Me” so I’m excited. Hopefully yours gets processed fast too! 

Congrats! Very happy for you.

I hope so too.  I think I'll just have to keep trying. 

Many thanks for your help.

 

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April Khin   1

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On 8/6/2020 at 12:50 AM, retheem said:

Weuh..this could end in premium tears

 Tears of joy actually in the end :)

 

I managed to get the advance parole just one day before my departure, worked abroad for 11 months, came back for the interview and finally got the green card. I even had to reschedule the interview for two times. And it all worked! Here's the timeline for your info...

 

September 14, 2021 Card Was Delivered To Me By The Post Office
September 14, 2021 The Post Office picked up mail containing your new card.
September 14, 2021 We mailed your new card your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, directly to the address you gave us.
September 9, 2021 We approved your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.
September 8, 2021 We ordered your new card.
September 8, 2021 Your interview for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, was completed, and your case must be reviewed. We will mail you a notice if we make a decision or take further action.
August 4, 2021 We scheduled an interview for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.
August 4, 2021 We are ready to schedule your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, for an interview.
August 3, 2021 We cancelled your interview for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, and mailed you a cancellation notice.
August 4, 2021 We scheduled an interview for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.
August 4, 2021 We are ready to schedule your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, for an interview.
August 3, 2021 We cancelled your interview for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, and mailed you a cancellation notice.
August 4, 2021 We scheduled an interview for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.
August 4, 2021 We are ready to schedule your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, for an interview.
August 10, 2020 The fingerprints relating to your Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, were taken.
April 20, 2020 We accepted the fingerprint fee for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. Our National Benefits Center location is working on your case.
April 16, 2020 We received your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.
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