US Immigration from Switzerland

Dear all,

Hope you are having a good day!

I need urgent advice on this very complicated situation I am in right now. If anyone already went through this or has experience with the topic, I would be happy to have your feedbacks!

Long story short. I was living in the US and got my permanent Green Card in 2019.

In 2021, I filed for the reentry permit (I-131) because me, my American husband, and our daughter, we came to my home country, Switzerland, and I anticipated staying more than 12 months. We didn't exactly know how long we would stay because of various reasons. So, to be on the safe side, I applied for the permit.

I knew I had to physically be in the US to file for the reentry permit that is why I sent my application while in the US. I sent it on October 28, 2021 (I have the USPS receipt) and USCIS cashed my check on November 2, 2021. I left the US on October 29, 2021.

Just two weeks after, I received the letter from USCIS saying I don't have to give my biometrics because they already have it. Just wait for the decision. In my application, I indicated that I wanted my permit to be sent to the local embassy in Switzerland because that is one of the option when you are abroad. I knew it woud take quite some time to receive a decision because of the backlog at USCIS.

So, I waited 17 long months and yesterday, I got their letter saying my case was denied. I'm in disbelief!

The reason is:

Why do they mention that I filed on November 2? I sent everything on October 28. Is the date of reception at USCIS the date of filing?

I'm lost. I want to appeal because there must be a way out of this. Also, how many times can one file for this permit? If I appeal and it gets denied, can I file again next time I'm in the US?

Thank you in advance!

My husband and I attended his ROC (I751) interview on March 14, 2023. We filed the paperwork back in June 2020, so we ve waited a long time for the interview. We brought lots of evidence, such as title to car, deed to house, bank statements, utility bills, tax returns for the last 6 years and more. We both thought the interview went well and she (the USCIS) took 3-4 statements of every file we brought with us. She asked my husband my birthday and asked me our marriage date. Last Saturday, we received an I-797C, Notice of Action. The letter stated: This is to advise you that, due to unforeseen circumstances, we have canceled the previously scheduled interview on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 7:30 for the above applicant. We regret any inconvenience this may cause. You will be notified of any further action taken on this case, including any rescheduled interview information, under separate notice. The notice date was March 14, 2023 which was the date we went to the interview. We have heard nothing else. Is there advice anyone can offer? Thanks for reading and for any help you can give us. We will have been married for 6 years in May and have waited so long for this to be over.

Good afternoon everyone, I am new in this forum and I find this group very helpful. I had my Naturalization interview last January 26, 2023 in USCIS Detroit and passed everything, Civics test, reading and writing, including all the questions from my I-751 and N400 forms. The officer was very nice and after my interview she handed me a paper form N652 saying that Congratulations! Your application is recommended for approval. At this time, it appears that you established your eligibility for Naturalization. If final approval is granted, you will be notified when and where to report for the Oath Ceremony. My question is did I really passed? It makes me worried coz its been more than a week now and my status online still says Interview Was Scheduled few people get their status change few hours after their interview and get scheduled for Oath. I wonder when I will get my Oath get scheduled. Are there any people here with the same situation as mine? Any responses is highly appreciated and thank you!

Hi there,

Does anyone know how long you have to enter the US once granted a CR-1 visa? And how long you can stay out of the country with one?

My husband is the primary supporter for our family, and obviously the second he s granted the visa he will start looking for a US based position. But I know that it could take a few months. Wondering if the smartest thing for him is to enter the US to activate the visa as soon as he obtains it, then come back to Switzerland while looking for a job. Then move the whole family within the following few months, depending on how long it takes/how long he is allowed to stay out of the country.

I am a USC living abroad with my daughters and husband. We ve been in the process of applying for a CR-1 for my husband for almost 2 yrs now. Getting to the finish line!

Thank you kindly!

Hi Everyone,

I have a SSN from 2005 when I was on a J-1 visa (working a winter season as a student). We used this SSN on my visa application. I will be entering on my CR1 visa in February and I am not sure what needs to happen with my SSN (the guy at the embassy couldn't tell me either).

Is the most sensible answer just to call the SSO when I'm in the USA?

Or do I need to just change my work status (https://faq.ssa.gov/en-US/Topic/article/KA-01436)?

Or has anyone dealt with this situation and is aware of the steps that I need to take?

Happy Holidays to all and many thanks in advance!

Heike