US Immigration from Australia

For context, I already sent my AOS packet, received my NOA and have my Biometrics date set. I was wondering what my official status is, since it's past the I-94 90 day period now. Am I out of status?

I'd also like to know if I should always be carrying a copy of the NOA, my passport or anything else just in case?

I recently requested and was approved for an ADIT stamp while my I-751 form is pending, however I have a PO Box mailing address on record with USCIS.

I read online that other people received this stamp in a UPS envelope, is this going to cause any issues given my mailing address is a PO Box? Is USCIS smart enough to realize this?

Does anyone have any experiences with receiving an ADIT stamp to a PO Box?

Hello everybody, l am hoping someone can help with some information. We were documents Qualified just over 3 months ago (Start November 2024) and were wondering if anyone knew how long it is taking now days to get an interview appointment? (IR1 spousal application) I get it we are still quite early in the big scheme of things but with 4 young children we do need to plan ahead for what is coming.

Any help or advice is appreciated

Many Thanks

Hi all,

I posted previously about missing my biometrics appointment (not an interview) as I was out of state and didn't receive the letter or an email update.

I walked in today and was advised they could not do my biometrics by the supervisor (who works there every day) because I do not have a future appointment, they only allow walk-ins if you have an appointment booked.

He was very apologetic and said there was no way he could help me unless, in the next 9 days, I got my new appointment letter, he would do it himself.

I called USCIS as soon as I got home, and I know to take them with a grain of salt. She told me I could leave and re-enter the country as long as I had my expired green card, extension letter and a valid passport. She confirmed with me, that my case is currently pending a new rescheduled date - I know not to remain hopeful about what they say.

She also said you can reschedule your appointment twice before they consider it an ''abandoned case'', so if I'm in Australia and receive the new rescheduled date and I can't make it, that's my last time I can change it. I know my appointment is considered missed.

I have to return home for family reasons and cannot postpone my trip, so before all comments on here start flooding in saying not to leave, I have to.

My question is: Has anyone else been in a similar situation as me and had problems coming back into the borders?

Should I consider seeking out an immigration lawyer in case I have issues getting back into the country? - that could be a dumb question but would love to know your advice.

I also looked at other USCIS offices around me and it's a 4-hour drive away.

I know USCIS is very messy and I have already dealt with that with my CR-1 visa, I obviously wouldn't be risking this all, unless it was for a dire reason.

Hi all!
Almost two years ago I submitted my I-751 Removal of Conditions paperwork with the waiver form for individuals who divorced before the two year cut off. I just received an RFE for the divorce decree, I think this may be due to having sent in my judgment of dissolution which is an alternative to the divorce decree in California for more simplistic divorces. I will be clarifying this in my response.

I am, however, nervous that with this delay my application will now be processed during Trump's presidency which it appears will be marked by significant immigration reform leading to increases in denials. I imagine cases like mine, where the marriage didn't last the minimum required time of two years, would be some of the first to be denied.

My current partner and I have been together for over three years and are engaged and I am wondering if it would be wise getting married sooner rather than later as an additional protective measure?