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You've been very fortunate by the looks of things if your GC interview is in Feb. That's not very typical. As with anything immigration related, it's luck of the draw. Had your greencard interview taken significantly longer, your EAD likely would have been issued first. Since you can't predict the future, I'd vote money well spent. It's kinda like insurance...you pay into it for forever and hope you'll never need it but if you do, you have that reassurance.

Hi VJ! I wanted to share an update with you all, following my GC interview today at the Montgomery, AL Field Office. In short, I arrived in Jan 2025 on a K1 visa, we married in Feb 2025 and filed for AOS in April 2025. I had my biometrics in May 2025 and then there was complete radio silence until December 2025 with an interview scheduled for January 2026. My experience of Montgomery FO couldn't have been better. We arrived 30min before the time detailed on the letter, but a sign on the door said to not enter more than 15min before your time. Once we were in, there was a short wait in a line while an officer at a front desk asked for the appointment letter and ID. We then went through airport-style security. Once through that, I checked in with another officer who took prints of my left and right index fingers. After that, I was told to take a sit at the far end of the waiting room. All the staff were super friendly and welcoming. We waited for another 20-30min or so before an agent called us through to a back corridor where the interview rooms are. Right from the start, he was incredibly warm. We sat down in his room and the first thing he said was that this was going to be very quick because we are what they call a "cut and dry" case. He made a comment that because I was a K1, it's already been established that our relationship is legitimate so the interview was just a formality. I was really surprised, and said so, because I'd been so nervous up to this point (and my husband commented as such to him).He reassured me that we had nothing to worry about. He then asked me to raise my right hand and swear to tell the truth, etc, which I did. I was then asked to confirm my name, DOB and address. He then asked a few questions that were on the AOS forms (regarding terrorist groups, criminal offences, etc). After that, he said that he would be recommending our case for approval, and then talked me through the next steps. He said I will receive a 2 year conditional GC, and then will need to apply to remove conditions for the 10 year GC, but I would be eligible to apply for citizenship 3 years from the date of adjudication (which he references as being today). After that, we made chit chat about our jobs, Montgomery and a good place to grab some lunch. We said our goodbyes and he congratulated me. We couldn't have been in there more than 20min. And then a very sweet aside: We went over the road to a Mexican place for some lunch. Just outside the place, I gave my husband a kiss and a woman walked up behind us saying "We need to see more of that!". My husband told her that I was just approved for my greencard and she congratulated me. We went inside, sat down, ordered and ate. While we were eating, I saw the same woman come in the door and she looked at me as she did, and said something to the man at the front counter. We finished eating and when the waitress came back she told us that someone had come in and paid for our meal, saying it was because of my greencard approval! I was so amazed and just wish I could thank that lady or whoever it was! Me and my husband left Montgomery feeling so good. It honestly could not have gone better for us. I know this is not the end of the road, but I just wanted to say a huge thank you to all of the VJers and recourses that have helped guide me through the whole process to date. It has been invaluable!

Got my interview scheduled today for Mar 10. I had submitted N400 online on June 26, 2025.

Follow divorce laws in your state and divorce him. Looks like one of you has to leave and be living apart for a year, so I'd get working on that ASAP. Assuming your husband has a conditional, 2 year greencard, it's going to be up to him to provide what is required to remove conditions. So, either he has to be in a bonafide relationship or he can file to remove conditions with divorce waiver. If he chooses neither, he'll be put into removal proceedings.

Honestly, if your daughter really wants to move to the US, she's best off getting a degree that falls under TN status or a job with a multinational company, working for a year and transferring on an L1.

How could you afford her (and yours) health insurance, and a million other things she she will need when she comes here? Seems like you should wait until you get your degree, and get a job if you want to be successful in getting a K1 and having a happy marriage. Its a really terrible plan to do a K1 knowing you will lose your benefits and using your mother's house as collateral. Losing your benefits when you get married, being disabled with no job, living with a jobless disabled mother is going to put a big strain on the marriage giving it a high probability of it not lasting very long .. despite her claimed love for you. IMO, if you love her, wait until you have a job or you will put her through hell under the above conditions.

Guys, I've got the updates! We have been scheduled for a combo interview. Here is my timeline for those who are interested: November 10, 2023 - filed I-751 (pending) September 30, 2025 - applied for N-400 based on 3y rule (online filing) October 01, 2025 - receipt notice received October 01, 2025 - biometric reused January 30, 2026 - interview scheduled (for both - I-751&N-400) 4 months since I applied for naturalization FO: Philly, PA Wish me good luck! I hope you will hear about your date very soon, too.

They've cracked down on things recently. You're going to need a better plan, and probably should return home and to work before attempting to proceed further. Both your own and your parents' finances are marginal. That won't cut it under the current policies. A bona fide job offer with a specific start date, might work but I wouldn't count on it.

I would not count on USCIS sending a new extension letter. I would seek an appointment with USCIS to get an ADIT stamp.

You entered on the Visa Waiver Programme not a visa and that can’t be extended

Update: Denver FO. Applied on 09-May-2025. 5 Years completed on 07-Aug-2025 Interview scheduled for 20-Jan-2026. Oath scheduled for 19-Feb-2026.

upload now allows officer to review before interview and strengthens her petition and avoids AP to send this additional info if they deem to need it officers are given only a short time to go thru all that is needed for the interview (civics test and questions) But also take it to interview /probably no one will look at it but u never can know what immigration will do Allow a couple of months for the oath if she approved https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/naturalization-ceremonies they will update the above site with oath dates when they have the new schedule Best to her Remember to change SS card after Oath and do the US passport

Sharing my N-400 + I-751 interview experience at 26 Federal Plaza, NYC I applied on September 21st under the 3 year rule, and my biometrics were reused. I received my interview notification on December 19th, and my combo interview (I-751 & N-400) was scheduled for January 27th. My appointment was at 10:00 AM, and I arrived about 30 minutes early. After going through airport-style security, I went up to the 7th floor. Since I live in Manhattan, I checked in at the clerk’s desk, showed my interview notice, had my photo taken, and gave my fingerprints. They gave me a number and told me to stay near Door #1 until the officer called my number. After some waiting, the officer called us. She was very kind and explained the process. She said we would have two interviews, first for the I-751, then for the N-400. She spoke with my husband first for the I-751. After that, he went back to the waiting area, and I continued with my civics test and N-400 interview. The total interview took about 20 minutes. Some of the civics questions I remember were: Where is the Statue of Liberty? What was one reason for the Civil War? What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution? For the reading test, I was asked to read: “We have 100 U.S. Senators.” She approved both cases on the spot and congratulated me. About five minutes after we left the building, my I-751 case status updated to approved. My N-400 was also approved, and it showed that my oath ceremony will be scheduled. Later, I received notice that my oath ceremony is scheduled for March. I hope this helps anyone who is currently waiting for their interview. Good luck to everyone!

This is already sorted out. He will go to work. I know this because I read all the posts. The affidavit of support comes in about a year, and it's the most complicated form in the process. He'll go to work. Problem solved. "Find a joint sponsor" is far easier to type than to actually do

Ok. What if there's a disagreement and you're on your own? That's what the officers want to see. How are you going to provide then? .... You don't need to work forever, and it's great that you have family support, but they still want you to be able to pay for "normal" expected expenses. You might have to go back to work to be approved. Best of luck.

It sounds to me like you are still in denial. It's up to you what you do. My advice will still be there if your latest stated plan fails. Yes, a new more complete affidavit of support from your parents showing their liquid assets, might carry the day, but it will take a new signed form, not just a message.

From personal experience: we used a well-qualified joint sponsor for our K1 process and that wasn't the problem. We were confident that we had a large amount of savings enough to handle the long waiting period to a green card. Alas, that ended up being quite the pickle. The long wait (employers didn't want to hire him until he had a green card vs an EAD), the job market at the time in our area, and the enormous cost of health insurance significantly drained our finances. We were mere months away from losing it. He was hired out of a miracle chance, so our income stabilized, but that did not mean he was offered health insurance. That was another year for a promotion to get that. That was ten years ago. Insurance costs are even higher now and immigrants are viewed with even higher scrutiny. It's important to have a long term stable plan and perhaps employment before starting down this road. That may be difficult to hear, and I hope no offense is taken.

Yes unless you have a letter from IRS that you're working on the debt repayment.

The notice is pretty clear about what they want. Your finances meet the minimums, but that is no guarantee. Apparently, you've been living in the Philippines with your wife for some time. You left that out of your case description, but both that, and your parents being retired, are highly relevant both to the pubic charge question, and for a Consular Officer to understand your plan to relocate and be able to support your wife, including paying for insurance or medical bills. So, what IS your plan? If you don't have one, consider going home and going to work. Tell them that, and once you are back and working, submit a new affidavit of support.

You might want to consider filling also for your authorization to work, and advance parole to travel. For your own safely, do not adjust status if you foresee any financial (or other kind) of hiccups, or are unable to file before your visa expires.

As others have mentioned, your stepson will become a USC when your wife naturalizes. Get his passport first, then apply for his N600. If he's over 14, he will also have to complete an oath ceremony. As far as I am aware, his name cannot be changed unless you've filed a legal name change in the courts. The translation error probably should have been addressed with filing an I-90 to correct the error on the GC. Urgent passport services are available. Whether or not an appointment is available in DC is up to the DoS. Call and see once the naturalization certificate is in hand. That said, your spouse has a couple of weeks to get the passports and get back to you, wherever you're posted.

@shawnaroxanne Welcome to this crazy corner of VJ. We all can sympathize with you. The drinking can help sometimes, but it did get me into a little trouble a few times years ago when I wrote some things here I really shouldn't have! LOL Some mods may remember.... But honestly it's all a wild roller coaster and will eventually be over and worth it. Feel free to share your thoughts and fears. We will try to help, but beware when we get to know you better we may tease you a little. It's all in good fun. Would be interesting to know more about you like where you fiance is from, etc. Again welcome, and strap in for the ride.

You need a good divorce attorney. You have no responsibility to notify USCIS. You are still obligated under the terms of the I-864 you signed. His immigration path is in his hands.

Your father should be able to access his social security from anywhere, it can be paid in to a bank account in another country. He doesn't need to be in the US for that. He can travel back to the US anytime too, he doesn't need to wait with you (and in fact is jeopardising his own status by doing so). It's not really clear what the situation is. Your father is a LPR, but in Mexico? How long has been outside the US? Does he have a re-entry permit? Your mother isn't a LPR? He's petitioned her for a visa but she needs a waiver (for what)? And what have you and your sibling applied for? You can only expedite if there is a visa available to you, so what kind of case and what is the Priority Date?

Step by step guide is on the official website too, as well as the VJ guide given above - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition.html That tells you everything you need to know including what docs will be required at each stage. Good luck.

All application fees are available here: https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055 Choose the form you're filing. The I-130 is the first step; successive steps will have associated fees (DS-260, greencard fee). Make sure you read the guide posted by Dashinka.

Here is the guide you need to study. The first step is all yours, you need to file an I130 for each parent (two total), and once these get approved by USCIS and move to the DoS (NVC then consulate), your parents will eventually apply for an IR5 visa. Processing times can vary, but figure 18-24 months from when you file until a visa is issued, but YMMV. Good Luck!

This not DIY, Lawyer territory. First you need to ascertain if it is sensible to apply for Citizenship at all. Not sure I would be leaving the US.

Unfortunately as said above, there’s no way to extend ESTA. But on the plus side, it means you can visit fairly easily. I’m so sorry, and wish you both the best.

i think he'd have the best luck finding one with similar interests by going to this event https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2022/04/21/oklahoma-town-capital-cow-poop-tossing-cow-chips-manure/7357814001/

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Neither did the people mentioned in that thread, things seem to have changed recently. Personally, there's no way I'd be considering AoS with the current administration, I'd go back and do consular processing, but that's just me. I just like a stress free life! Good luck to you.

Under current circumstances, I would caution anyone who entered as a tourist who is considering adjustment of status. Once your I-94 has expired, you are subject to heavy scrutiny by CBP and USCIS.

I'm scared too. I'm afraid you'll find a Mexican hottie and never return and never even write about the steamy details.

Currently at 16 years and waiting for my sister - she's in Europe. Petition and forget about it.

Yes, CEAC says ISSUED

He remains a legal resident until: 1. He surrenders his Green card with an I-407; or 2. An Immigration Judge terminates his residency A divorce (or intent to divorce) or his just leaving the US has no effect on your obligations under an I-864 (while he is a Green Card holder) or on his status as a legal resident. I would hire a good divorce attorney asap, and I would protect myself physically and financially.

Thank you for that advice, I emailed the embassy the other day and they just emailed me back and said that due to it being a CR-1 visa, the document may be requested but is not mandatory, and that a scanned copy should suffice. We are very relieved!

Not going back to find a 5.5 year old thread. I remember (or at least seem to remember) saying the whole Chaz/Chop thing would cost Seattle some money. I only wish the elected politicians that enable this stuff would also be held liable. I don't remember a big protest when the Chaz/Chop "security/ICE" teams shot this kid, but whatever. Jury finds city of Seattle liable for teen’s death in CHOP zone; awards family $30 million A jury has awarded the father of a teen who was shot and killed in the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest (CHOP) zone in Seattle in 2020 approximately $30-million after finding the city was negligent in how it handled the weeks-long protest zone. The family of Antonio Mays Jr., 16, filed a lawsuit alleging his death was the result of unsafe conditions in the CHOP Zone, which the city of Seattle had known about for weeks by the time he was killed in late June of 2020. The lawsuit alleged Mays had been ‘lured’ into the CHOP zone by a statement from city officials who supported the CHOP zone during the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020. According to the lawsuit, Mays and his friend Robert West were driving around Cal Anderson Park in a Jeep when they were shot by civilian guards who were acting as CHOP security. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/jury-finds-city-of-seattle-liable-for-teen-s-death-in-chop-zone-awards-family-30-million/ar-AA1VhBQH

If she hasn't already have her create a login to her account at the Social Security website. One of the things she'll be able to access there is a document called Your Social Security Statement which will give an estimated amount of her monthly benefit. I'm not sure I would include that document with your paperwork for USCIS (I mean, you could), but at least you'll have a good guess as to what the amount will be. For the rest of us, anyone who pays into Social Security can do the same. The statement also tells you what it thinks you paid into Social Security and what it thinks you might receive as a monthly benefit depending on when you retire. Regards, Vicky's Mom

We filed on October 3rd and have the interview scheduled for February 9th.

The way I see it is that he went looking for trouble and found it. What sane person carries a loaded weapon to a high tension-packed environment? In may states, it is illegal to carry a weapon to political protest.

I agree, I would upload it as well as take copies to the interview. Good Luck!

Sorry this did not work out for you. It is tough going through all the hurdles required for immigration and then end up with a broken relationship. Good luck with your future.

From an Immigration perspective there is not a lot for you to do, you ned a Divorce Lawyer

Make an inquiry with them for your invoice number here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/ask-nvc.html

Research health insurance options and cost in your state. This may get really expensive and should be taken into consideration when sponsoring elderly parents.

They can, but only for 6 months - but hopefully the OP's father isn't staying outside for longer than that anyway as otherwise he'll be risking losing his GC.

There have no unconstitutional arrests of illegals, to my knowledge. Frey is an insurrectionist in defiance of Federal law.

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