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Long time no see....I guess I need you lovely folks assistance once again....

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Scottish Mernymph   514

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Hi lovely everybody peeps.....
Some of you may remember me(don't feel bad if not)....a quick recap & update ....

I'm originally from Scotland(I guess the name kinda gives it away lol) I came to Michigan on a K-1 visa to marry my wonderful husband....& 6 months after we married he sadly died....I wish I had a better story, really I do....however....I decided to stay & thankfully USCIS decided they would grant me a 10 year green card ......let me just state at this point that the support & assistance I received from everyone here helped me so immensely in both getting through the K-1 process & in obtaining my green card....

It's so hard to believe it's been 6 years(almost)....

Update:
I put myself through local community college to qualify as a Massage Therapist by working nights as a CNA in the dementia unit of a local care home, I've been massaging for the last 4 years & specialize in oncology based massage, post-op breast massage & have recently qualified in Manual Lymphatic Drainage.,.....
I have also met someone.....someone really sweet & nice & of whom I think my husband would approve of me spending my time with.....

Anyhoos....I have decided, all things considered, to apply for citizenship....ugh.....please help guide me.....can I do this even though I no longer have my spouse?
Any help/advice is greatly & thankfully received.

Hope all is well & good & groovy with y'alls xx

OldUser Grand Master

OldUser   9,881

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Hello @Scottish Mernymph

 

You can apply for US citizenship under General Provision.

 

If:

- You had green card for 5 years or more (Resident since date)

- You had to trips outside of the US for over 180 days at a time in the last 5 years

- You filed your taxes all these years as a resident

- Didn't have issues with law

- Spent at least 18 months in the US in the last 5 years

 

Then you can apply and become a US citizen.

 

You can apply on paper or online without leaving the house.

 

After you become a citizen you can sponsor your someone for spousal visa or fiance visa.

 

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TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   47,499

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Welcome back, SM ma'am!

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

 
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