Unclear about AOS or Spousal visa

[lovinglive 24]

18 hours ago, Jorgedig said:

It does vary greatly by local field office.  That's why it's helpful for people to fill out their timelines here.

I think I read somewhere that Advanced Parole is handled by one central processing entity.  So times will not vary much for that.  Is that true?

 

But I get your point that the length of time for AOS depends on the field office.  How do you find out what local field office handles your location (where you live)?

[Longingfor 195]

9 minutes ago, lovinglive said:

Yes it sounds like your situation is better than my fiancee's because you had a visa that allowed you to come and go as you wanted, while you waited. 

 

I noticed in your timeline it looks like your process took from Jan. 2017 to August, 2021?  That's a long time but it looks like you didn't take any action for a while.

My CR1 process was from January 2017-January 2018

Removal of conditions from December 2019 - August 2021

Citizenship from July 2021 - March 2022 

 

When one enters on a CR1 visa, they are given a 2 year conditional residency (2 yr green card).  You then apply to remove the conditions and will receive a 10 year green card.   

[SalishSea 16,853]

33 minutes ago, Longingfor said:

My CR1 process was from January 2017-January 2018

Removal of conditions from December 2019 - August 2021

Citizenship from July 2021 - March 2022 

 

When one enters on a CR1 visa, they are given a 2 year conditional residency (2 yr green card).  You then apply to remove the conditions and will receive a 10 year green card.   

OP's partner is already in the US, so the topic is about adjusting status without a CR-1.

[SalishSea 16,853]

43 minutes ago, lovinglive said:

I think I read somewhere that Advanced Parole is handled by one central processing entity.  So times will not vary much for that.  Is that true?

 

But I get your point that the length of time for AOS depends on the field office.  How do you find out what local field office handles your location (where you live)?

Right, AP and EAD are taking around 8 months now.

 

You can find out your local field office on the USCIS.gov website - I believe there is a zipcode based dropdown.

[DaveAndAnastasia 2,079]

Here's a link to the USCIS field office locator: Field Offices | USCIS

[Redro 4,601]

8 hours ago, lovinglive said:

Yes it sounds like your situation is better than my fiancee's because you had a visa that allowed you to come and go as you wanted, while you waited. 

 

I noticed in your timeline it looks like your process took from Jan. 2017 to August, 2021?  That's a long time but it looks like you didn't take any action for a while.

What type of visa did your partner use to enter the US? 

Generally B1/B2 visas are issued for 5 or 10 years (multiple entry)

and I believe ESTA is valid for 2 years (multiple entry). 

 

Did they enter on another type of visa? 

 

 

[lovinglive 24]

Thanks everyone for your replies so far.  For some reasons, we could not do the wedding and submit the AOS application before my fiance's visa expires.  I read before that this is not so much of a concern except the small chance that my fiance could be detained for overstaying her visa.  But we also need to travel before our wedding.  Will it be a problem to take flights with a visa that is past due?  Would we be better to stick to other forms of transport?