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    Processing Time: Online vs. Mail

    in US Citizenship General Discussion

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    Hi all,

     

    It’s been a while since my hubby and I have been here, since we’ve just been doing life for the last 5 years! We’re half way through our 10-year GC and just submitted our N400 application online today.

     

    I’m curious if anyone knows the processing times for online applications versus mailed applications. Do online applications get routed to the local service center? Just wondering what kind of wait we’re in for. On the USCIS site, most of our local service centers in CA were 8-13 months!

    Enough Evidence? Quick help appreciated :)

    in Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion

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    Hi All,

    Been a while, but I'm back getting ready to file my husband's I-751 on July 21, 2014! I just wanted to list down what I have in my ROC packet to make sure all you experienced VJers think it's good to go. I'll keep it short and sweet, so here's what I have:

    Application

    Filing Fee

    Copy of GC

    Grant Deed showing joint tenancy and ownership of our home (just refinanced to get his name on it!)

    2012 and 2013 Tax Transcripts from IRS

    4 Statement from Chase Bank showing both of us on account

    Homeowner's Policy with both our names

    Auto Insurance Policy with both our names

    Hubby's 401K showing me as beneficiary

    Hubby's Railroad Retirement showing me as beneficiary

    My Teacher Retirement showing hubby as beneficiary

    So far I don't have any pictures included or affidavits. With all that's listed above, do you think anything else is necessary?? Thanks!

    British Expats might like this...

    in United Kingdom

    Posted

    Another option is a VPN service called Expat Shield. It's free (with ads) or you can remove ads by paying. Anyway, it gives you a UK IP address, allowing you to watch British TV online (itv, bbc, etc.) My hubby is from the UK and I must say even I miss the British TV sometimes!

    having hard time looking for a job

    in Finding Work in America

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    I live in So Cal too and my UK husband just got hired on with Home Depot and he's only been here since late October. I might try that or any other department stores in your area maybe. Also, if you're willing to do some hard, manual labor, the railroads BNSF and Union Pacific usually do a lot of hiring at the beginning of the year which may be another option. Good luck!

    DENIED

    in Caribbean

    Posted

    I have an UPDATE. My fiance was contacted by the embassy by phone around 4pm. They called him, blocked number, it was a man. He said that he was sorry about today and they are going to generate a new interview date for him to come back in. The "system" will print it off and it will be mailed to him, he should receive his new appointment date letter within 2 weeks. He said that he will need to return with more proof and bring more pictures. Make sure to write the dates on them. He said just bring pictures and it does not necessarily have to be pictures of us together, it could be ones of me alone at my house that I send to him. He does not have to do any of the forms or fees again; only pictures or proof. I do not understand and I do not get it, but hey, at this point, we will take anything they want to give us. So now, more waiting...

    Wow! Good luck! I hope everything works out!! Sending strong positive vibes your way :)

    VWP with intent to marry

    in Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas

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    I highly recommend Scenario 1: Marry in the US under VWP, return to the UK, spouse files for CR-1. Once CR-1 is granted, you will enter the US as a Lawful Permanent Resident, no need for AOS or EAD!

    This is the route my husband and I took. We didn't offer CBP the information that we were intending on getting married (they didn't ask either). My husband always brought ties to the UK (job letter, flat lease, return ticket, etc.) just in case, but it was never needed. It's been 6 months since we were married and filed our CR-1 and he'll be here with his visa on Saturday! Less fees to pay, no adjustment of status, no work authorization needed...it was right for us. Yes, we had to spend some time apart as a married couple, but we made visits while our visa was in processing and never had and issue. It was a worthwhile sacrifice for us and I wouldn't have done it any other way :)

    Taking evidence of seeking employment to CR1 interview

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures

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    I honestly don't think it'll be necessary since you're going to be filing with a co-sponsor anyway. When my husband went for his interview this week, they only asked him what he planned on doing for work in the US but having additional proof of job seeking wasn't necessary. Also, I'm not sure if sending resumes and other "job seeking" activities are legal without already having the right to work in the US so that may also be something to look into. I'm sure that when it comes time to interview, simply telling the interviewer that you work as a nurse in the UK and an to d so in the US will suffice. The main thing the US is concerned about is that the petitioner offer enough proof of income (with a co-sponsor or otherwise) that they can support the beneficiary. That is my understanding, at least. Good luck with the rest of your journey :)

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