US Immigration from Argentina

Hi everyone,

Listen, before all, I have read every post regarding this matter, and I know it is not a "good" thing to do, but let me explain everything. I just got NOA2 with approval of the visa. My question is, can I have a wedding party (nothing signed, no paperwork involved, just a celebration) during the 6 months that I have to enter the US since I have my Visa on hand?

Notes:

1- I live in Argentina, a wedding party doesn't mean anything legally if we don't sign any paper.

2- This would be a SECRET celebration, just very close friends and family... No more than 50 people, there will be NO pictures (besides a professional photographer) and cellphones are not allowed in the party. No social media posts neither from us nor from any friend or family, so there is absolutely no evidence this happened.

I'm letting you know this because I know about the "too married" for K-1. But since I will already have my visa on hand, the only possible "conflict" would be at the Port of Entry, and Officers would know nothing about the celebration I had because there is no evidence at all.

Hello,

So, my Fiance (25F) and I (24M) have been dating for more than 1.5 years. She visited me several times to my home country (Argentina), and I visited her 4 times during our dating time. I also have siblings and uncles there in the US. I am in the US right now on my 4th trip to visit her, I entered like 50 days ago. Things happened and we are thinking of getting married here and apply for Adjustment of Status, since we don't want to be apart anymore.

My initial intention wasn't to stay and apply for AoS, but *love* happened and we are deciding to start a life together here (at the Port of Entry I said that I was entering to visit my fiance and siblings). We've read that we should probably get married and apply for AoS after 90 days of my entrance. My question here is, am I gonna face any problems regarding paperwork if I decide to stay? We have more than enough proof to show our relationship is bona fide, but our fear is me facing problems for Visa Fraud or something.

Thank you in advance!

Hello everyone!
With everything going on lately, my husband and I started asking ourselves if I had done everything right so I wouldn't get in trouble with immigration and I realized that I never changed the address with USCIS when we moved. I had every intention of doing so but I completely forgot. We are still living in the same city and I already had my residency before we moved, which means I wasn't expecting anything from immigration. We moved a year ago and I m thinking of making the change today (better late than never) but I wanted to know if there may be consequences for doing it so late. I read online that they can fine you or deport you, but my guess is that would be for people with active cases. Thoughts?

I had my I-751 (Removal of Conditions) and N-400 (Naturalization) combo interview on January 17, 2025, and something unusual happened that I'm hoping to get some insight into.

Background:

• Filed I-751 to remove conditions on my 2-year green card.
• Then filed N-400 (3 years married to USC) with pending I-751.

The interview had a somewhat rocky start, but ultimately, at the end, the officer told me that both my I-751 and N-400 were recommended for approval. The officer gave me Form N-652, stating I passed the English and civics tests and that my N-400 application was recommended for approval.

Then came the unusual part: The officer kept my expired conditional green card, my expired EAD/AP combo card, and even my old, expired OPT card. The officer said I wouldn't need them anymore since I was recommended for citizenship.

I was surprised because I always understood that you surrender your green card at the oath ceremony, not before.

Current USCIS Online Case Status :

• I-751: Online status changed to "Case Approved" on January 17, 2025 (shortly after the interview). I received a courtesy copy of the approval notice online, which confirms the approval and says my new 10-year green card will be mailed in 60 days. However, it does say "Case Closed" on the left, which I understand is normal after approval, is that correct?.
• N-400: Online status changed to "Oath Ceremony Will Be Scheduled" on January 17, 2025. It says, "We placed you in line for your oath ceremony and will send you a notice..."

Now, I'm in a situation where I have no physical proof of my permanent resident status while I wait for my oath ceremony. All I have is an I-751 notice Letter with 48 month's Extension.

1. Has anyone else had an officer keep their expired green card, EAD/AP cards, before the oath ceremony? Is this becoming common practice, or is it a potential red flag?
2. Could this lack of physical proof of status cause any issues while I wait for or when I attend the oath ceremony?
3. Is there anything I should do proactively? Should I be worried about this, or is it just an unusual but harmless occurrence?

I'd really appreciate any insights, similar experiences, or advice you all can offer. It felt very out of the ordinary, and I want to make sure I'm not missing anything. Thanks in advance for your help!

I am out of the country until January 31st and I would like to apply with the I-130 form to bring my mother to the US. They say that it takes a few weeks for my biometric appointment.

How long does it normally take for them to schedule the biometric appointment, bearing in mind that we are in the holiday season right now and that I won't be back in the country for more than a month?

Should I apply right now, and if they call me for the biometric appointment while I am still abroad, can I reschedule that appointment, or should I wait to apply a bit later, closer to the date I am back in the US?

Also, I was told that the forms are no longer valid after a month, so maybe I should wait until the first week of January to submit the application?

Thank you so much!