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USC petitioning for Ukrainain parent who fled to Europe to escape war

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DreamCatcher77   28

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In a nutshell timing could not have been worse. Just as I became a US Citizen the celebration bells changed to war in my home country....

 

I am a naturalized citizen and wanted to "eventually" petition for my mom as we were planning to have a baby and have her help. But the war has started in Ukraine and now I'm getting my mom to safety in Europe first and my "eventually" turns into a lot more urgent situation. 

 

Just because I am scared that she is alone in a foreign country. I'd naturally try to get her here asap. She has never been to US and has no tourist visa. It would be family reunion I'd request for. 

 

Main questions are whether these requests are being expedited in light of the situation.

And also in regard to adress, when my husband filed for me as an "alien relative" it was easy because we lived under the same roof. But for me to file for my mom do I list her home address in Ukraine or wherever she lands in Europe? Cause how would she get biometric notice letter etc.

 

I'm trying to start researching now because it is a unique situation and it might help someone else, as I'm sure a lot of Ukrainian Americans like myself find themselves asking these questions. 

 

So I suggest to keep this thread for anything related to bringing USC's Ukrainian parents from Europe. That way we can bounce ideas off each other and stay up to date with any updates and suggestions. 

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Crazy Cat Grand Master

Crazy Cat   39,279

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USCIS says it is expediting petitions for Ukraine.  Does that mean fast?  Nope. 

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

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August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

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.

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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Boiler Grand Master

Boiler   43,451

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Loads of discussions on here, best to review them.

 

Interviews are being scheduled in Frankfurt.

 

 

“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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