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Goldtrom   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Japan
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Hi All,

My wife is pregnant (I've mentioned this in previous posts) and we JUST started the CR-1 process. I got MY return receipt saying the I-130 package was delivered on Oct 24th. I still haven't received anything from the USCIS... I don't think it is likely that we will have her visa in hand by Feb 11th (the last day she can fly)....

I've been doing a LOT of thinking about my situation.... I think I need to move to Japan for the birth of my baby (~2 months April/May). I can't afford to keep my place here, plus I will need all my mail to be forwarded to Japan. So, how will this affect the visa process? Will they even allow the process to continue if I don't have a U.S. address? BTW, I can keep my job (work remotely), so that is not an issue... I just won't have a U.S. address for two months...

Thanks!

-- Rob

10/24/07 -- Received at CSC

01/17/08 -- USCIS Cashed CHECK

01/19/08 -- NOA1

02/05/08 -- Touched

03/07/08 -- Touched

03/12/08 -- NOA2

03/17/08 -- NVC Case # Assigned

03/31/08 -- DS-3032 and AOS Generated

04/04/08 -- E-mailed DS-3032 Response

04/14/08 -- Paid AOS Fee ($70)

04/21/08 -- Paid IV Bill ONLINE

04/23/08 -- Printed Cover Sheet (DS-230) ONLINE

Delicia Proficient

Delicia   1

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Chile
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Perhaps you have someone nearby your current address (friend or relative) and you can use their address for your mail, since it is a temporary move.

I had mail forwarded from the U.S. to Canada and at random times, the Canadian Post Office returned the mail to the U.S. who in turn would resend it. All it caused was a complete delay in me receiving my mail.

My blog

10/01/2005: Married in Toronto

02/15/2006: Began Canadian Immigration

09/19/2007: Withdrew CIC application (they still hadn't processed anything)

10/01/2007: Moved back to U.S.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

IR-1 application through Montreal Consulate

10/26/2007: I-130 mailed to CA Service Center

10/29/2007: USPS confirmation of receipt of I-130

02/13/2008: NOA-1 received (107 days)

07/02/2008: I-130 approved

07/22/2008: AOS filed including EAD and AP

07/25/2008: NOA-1s for all 3 received

08/20/2008: Biometrics appointment

08/22/2008: Received RFE for Affadivit of Support and Medical

10/21/2008: Submitted I-865W in lieu of co-sponsor and medical info to NSC

11/14/2008: online case status not updated since filing of AOS in July 2008

01/20/2009: Received another RFE for Affadavit of Support Info

02/02/2009: Responded to RFE with brand new AOS based on 2008 tax return (if that doesn't shut them up, dunno what will)

02/19/2009: EAD card received in mail (no updates on Online Case Status ever made)

02/23/2009: AP received (again, no online updates)

02/26/2009: Received interview appointment letter for 4/6/09

04/06/2009: AOS approved for unconditional GC

04/21/2009: GC received

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Goldtrom   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Japan
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Do they allow P.O. Boxes? I could get one and have a friend check it... Not so sure about using a friends address, might that raise a red-flag?

Thanks!

--Rob

Perhaps you have someone nearby your current address (friend or relative) and you can use their address for your mail, since it is a temporary move.

I had mail forwarded from the U.S. to Canada and at random times, the Canadian Post Office returned the mail to the U.S. who in turn would resend it. All it caused was a complete delay in me receiving my mail.

10/24/07 -- Received at CSC

01/17/08 -- USCIS Cashed CHECK

01/19/08 -- NOA1

02/05/08 -- Touched

03/07/08 -- Touched

03/12/08 -- NOA2

03/17/08 -- NVC Case # Assigned

03/31/08 -- DS-3032 and AOS Generated

04/04/08 -- E-mailed DS-3032 Response

04/14/08 -- Paid AOS Fee ($70)

04/21/08 -- Paid IV Bill ONLINE

04/23/08 -- Printed Cover Sheet (DS-230) ONLINE

Delicia Proficient

Delicia   1

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Chile
 Timeline
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You can change your address online with the USCIS. I didn't read the entire instructions, but I did not see anything about PO Boxes not being accepted.

If you do chose to have someone get your mail in your absence, be sure it is someone you trust enough to open items and contact you if it is urgent and be willing to express mail it to you in Japan.

My blog

10/01/2005: Married in Toronto

02/15/2006: Began Canadian Immigration

09/19/2007: Withdrew CIC application (they still hadn't processed anything)

10/01/2007: Moved back to U.S.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

IR-1 application through Montreal Consulate

10/26/2007: I-130 mailed to CA Service Center

10/29/2007: USPS confirmation of receipt of I-130

02/13/2008: NOA-1 received (107 days)

07/02/2008: I-130 approved

07/22/2008: AOS filed including EAD and AP

07/25/2008: NOA-1s for all 3 received

08/20/2008: Biometrics appointment

08/22/2008: Received RFE for Affadivit of Support and Medical

10/21/2008: Submitted I-865W in lieu of co-sponsor and medical info to NSC

11/14/2008: online case status not updated since filing of AOS in July 2008

01/20/2009: Received another RFE for Affadavit of Support Info

02/02/2009: Responded to RFE with brand new AOS based on 2008 tax return (if that doesn't shut them up, dunno what will)

02/19/2009: EAD card received in mail (no updates on Online Case Status ever made)

02/23/2009: AP received (again, no online updates)

02/26/2009: Received interview appointment letter for 4/6/09

04/06/2009: AOS approved for unconditional GC

04/21/2009: GC received

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Dakine   26

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Philippines
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Do they allow P.O. Boxes? I could get one and have a friend check it... Not so sure about using a friends address, might that raise a red-flag?

I used a PO Box thruout the process without any problems. Still am.

K1 denied, K3/K4, CR-1/CR-2, AOS, ROC, Adoption, US citizenship and dual citizenship

!! ALL PAU!

 
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