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Hello,

 

I was able to get my wife a tourist visa shortly after the war started in Ukraine ( she's Ukrainian) and when we entered the Port of Entry the officer said we had 6 months to figure out her paperwork to adjust her status.  Well I spoke with a lawyer who will proofread all our documents but I haven't been able to pay yet and start the process so she can have work permission and travel authorization. 

 

My question is, we have been taking trips flying within usa during this time and she uses passport as I.D. , can she still travel within USA on an expired Visa? Does Tsa look into that and call immigrations or can we still fly before we submit paperwork to adjust status??

 

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If you can afford to fly you can afford to file.

 

Maybe low risk but yes it can happen.

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31 minutes ago, ЮлияAndMalachi said:

or can we still fly before we submit paperwork to adjust status??

Why are you waiting?  There are no benefits in doing so. 

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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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ЮлияAndMalachi   4

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12 minutes ago, Boiler said:

If you can afford to fly you can afford to file.

 

Maybe low risk but yes it can happen.

Well I fly for free domestically and also my lawyer wants the fees for all the forms all at once so I haven't had that kind of money all at once, I keep having unexpected issues that should only happen once a year but has happened many times.

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ЮлияAndMalachi   4

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1 minute ago, Crazy Cat said:

Why are you waiting?  There are no benefits in doing so. 

Bad luck with money this year. I don't have $1700 for all the forms all at once...

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9 minutes ago, ЮлияAndMalachi said:

Bad luck with money this year. I don't have $1700 for all the forms all at once...

There might be some difference in processing for Ukrainians right now, but generally, delaying the I-485 delays the ability to work, the ability to travel outside the US, receiving the Green card, and filing for citizenship.  I hope you are able to file soon.

"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)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

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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~~Moved to Working and Traveling, from Tourist Visas- The OP is asking about travel prior to AOS~~

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ЮлияAndMalachi   4

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3 hours ago, EmilyW said:

OP, if finances are a concern, filing AOS is relatively simple.  Save the money you're using on lawyers, follow the guides and great advice on here, and DIY it.

Hello Emily, 

I have used the great advice here in the past, just I get I have a legal plan through work so I don't have to pay legal fees, they only request all the money for the forms upfront, I don't pay anything for the lawyer. 

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On 9/4/2022 at 12:41 PM, ЮлияAndMalachi said:

Hello,

 

I was able to get my wife a tourist visa shortly after the war started in Ukraine ( she's Ukrainian) and when we entered the Port of Entry the officer said we had 6 months to figure out her paperwork to adjust her status.  Well I spoke with a lawyer who will proofread all our documents but I haven't been able to pay yet and start the process so she can have work permission and travel authorization. 

 

My question is, we have been taking trips flying within usa during this time and she uses passport as I.D. , can she still travel within USA on an expired Visa? Does Tsa look into that and call immigrations or can we still fly before we submit paperwork to adjust status??

 

I asked the same question to this forum, I think it was back in June.  And there were a lot of responses.  From what I could assess, it sounds like there is definitely a risk with any travel, especially air travel.  There were even cases of people being accosted on Greyhound.

 

If the only thing stopping you is the filing fee, what about a personal loan?  It seems most banks have personal loans available.

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I-130 filed online:  July 8, 2022
I-485, 765 and 131 filed:  July 12, 2022
NOA1/I-797 received:  July 22, 2022
Biometrics appointment scheduled:  July 23, 2022

Biometrics appointment: August 11, 2022

EAD approved:  August 14, 2022

EAD returned to sender (USCIS):  August 31, 2022

EAD re-sent and delivered:  September 23, 2022

Approval of AOS:  October 11, 2022

Permanent Resident Status card received in the mail:  October 18, 2022

I-131 filed for Re-entry permit:  Nov 23, 2022

NOA1/I-797 for Re-entry permit:  Nov. 27, 2022

Submitted N-400 application for naturalization:  April 19, 2023

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ЮлияAndMalachi   4

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27 minutes ago, lovinglive said:

I asked the same question to this forum, I think it was back in June.  And there were a lot of responses.  From what I could assess, it sounds like there is definitely a risk with any travel, especially air travel.  There were even cases of people being accosted on Greyhound.

 

If the only thing stopping you is the filing fee, what about a personal loan?  It seems most banks have personal loans available.

Thanks for the response, good to know some info, ill be able to file soon, just I was asking because we wanted to know if was safe or need to wait at least till we start processing the adjustment.

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