Mike n Huong

On 5/19/2019 at 5:40 PM, nycaribb said:

If they’re already in the US and you’re hoping to have them stay here and have their status adjusted  to that of a permanent resident then you should select the option to ‘adjust status’ and put their US address/ your address as the physical address. Adjustment can only be done within the US so, this makes it clear that everything will be done via USCIS and consular processing will not be applicable. 

 

Although entering on B1/B2 you’re authorized a maximum stay of 6months, once you file I-485 to have them adjust their status, they’re  considered to be in authorized stay for as long as a final decision is pending on their adjustment (i.e. the initial period of stay provided on i94 by CBP when they entered is no longer applicable).

So can she file the I-130 first, using our address as their physical address and then file the I-485 adjustment of status once she gets all the forms filled out and evidence gathered? Or is it required to file together?

Thanks for your help, greatly appreciated.

My wife is currently filling out the I-130 form while her parents are visiting the United States. The hope is for them to be approved while they are still here so they don’t need to fly back and forth.

On the I-130 form it asks for the beneficiary Physical Address. Should I put our address in the US since they are here, or put their home address back in their home country? I’m just wondering what pushes the interview location to be held in the US? 

Thanks for for your help!

We received a response to reopening the cases. Since they are over 1 yr old, they can not be reopened. 

So my wife wants to refile. Is she able to apply for Adjustment of Status at the same time as filing the I-130? If so it would be appreciated if you have info on how to do that. 

Also, when would her parents be able to attain work authorization?

Thank you all for your help.

On 4/23/2019 at 7:41 AM, JFH said:

We are going off topic here...

 

To get back to the question, I’m wondering if there was an issue at the medical or interview that caused the original applications to be denied? Something that forms part of an immigrant visa process but not the tourist visa process. If so, the issue needs to be fixed as it will only re-surface during AOS. 

Actually we abandoned the original applications so her parents could stay and take care of her grandmother who eventually passed away. We have sent an email to NVC to see if we can reopen their cases. I will let you all know what the outcome is. 

There are are a lot of concerns on my end about health insurance etc... That’s why I’m trying to gather info. What is the time frame from green card to adjustment of status?

Definitely was not the intent

My wife’s parents are visiting on a visitor visa. Can she apply for them to remain in the United States with the I-130 form? If so I was wondering what is the processing time for approval and how long before they can adjust status? What would the fees be for the whole process? 

thanks for your help!

Good Afternoon,

We applied a few years back for my wife's Brother to Immigrate to the United States. At the time of filing, he was married and had 1 child. Since then, him and his wife had another child. First question is, do I need to inform USCIS of the updated information? Second question, If so how do I do so?

Thanks in advance for your help.

I feel much more comfortable him having the actual certificate along with his passport.

We filed the N-600 form for our son to get his US citizenship Certificate. Case was received at local office on December 29th, 2017 and haven’t had any updates. Anyone have a timeline for the N-600 process?

Thank You in advance.

Good evening,

I am filling out form N-600 for my son to get his citizenship certificate. I am confused on Part 2, question 14.B.

i used the following travel document to be admitted to the United States:

Passport or Travel Document

Passport number or Travel Document Number

Country of Issuance for Passport or Travel Document

Date Passport or Travel Document Issued

He was issued a US Visa at his interview in Vietnam. The visa was pasted into his Vietnamese Passport. So do I select Passport and enter the Passport info or select Travel Document and enter the Visa info?

thank you for your help.

We are applying for our son to get his Citizenship Certificate. His mom became a citizen years ago and we would like to get his certificate.

Do we submit just copies of all evidence or are originals required?

Thank you you for your help

I was wondering what the guidelines are for the sponsors financial responsibility when sponsoring parents? How long? I was also wondering if you are still responsible if they don't live with you.

Thanks, I guess it would be wise to make sure I have it renewed before it expires.

My wife became a US Citizen by Naturalization when her son was 10. I know he became a US Citizen as soon as she became one. After her ceremony they mentioned that we should get his Citizen certificate before he becomes 18 and goes to college. This was 6 years ago, and was told the fee was in the $500 range. We did get him a US passport. Does anyone know if we need to obtain a US Citizen document for him? If so what form? Is it the N-600 form? That has a few of $1170.

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

I am asking this for a friend of mine.

His wife and Child are still living in Vietnam. They had their interview and was order to take DNA testing. The results came back and he received a blue slip, because his wife's medical exam expired and they want him to schedule an appointment to apply for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) and US Passport for his son.

He wants to know if this is required or can he wait until his wife and son to arrive in the US and then he can apply for his sons citizenship and passport?

Thanks for your help.

My wife and I have applied for visa's for my wife's brother and parents. In Vietnam they have a household book that list your recorded address. My wife's family book has their previous address, where her uncle now resides. When we filed their I-130's we used the address in the household book. Today I received a letter from the NVC stating they received undeliverable mail for them due to an old or bad mailing address in their records. They want us to provide them with the current mailing address. I am assuming I should give them their new address even though it differs from the household book?

Any guidance would be appreciated.

Good Morning VJ,

My wife has filed for her parents to come live with us in the United States. Both petitions are currently at NVC. Unfortunately my wife's granmother has started having some health issues and her parents most likely would not want to move here if the health issues persist or gets worse. I am assuming we should continue with their petition and hopefully her health gets better. If she does not get better what can we do?

If they get the visa to come here how long is it good for?

If her grandmothers health doesn't get better are the parents able to come and visit with their visa and then immigrate later?

If they were to come visit and want to immigrate later, how long after they arrive could they receive their permanent resident card?

Any other advise or options would be greatly appreciated. Hopefully we won't have to worry about any of this, but I want tounderstand our opttions if we do.

Thanks,

Mike

Good Morning,

My wife is petitioning for both of her parents. I know that they require a petition for each parent, but I was wondering if they can be sent in 1 envelope?

Also 2 simple questions:

Do I write anythign specific in the memo field on the check?

Do I write anything on the outside of the mailing envelope besides the address?

Thanks for your help.

I am sorry for the confusion about the topic. I ckearly didn't think the wording thru to clearly.

I understand that I am not petitioning. I will be helping her fill out the forms and making sure everything is submitted.

Are translations still required?

Thanks

Good Morning,

My wife got her U.S. Citizenship thru our marriage, I am a U.S. citizen. We want to file for her brother along with his wife and son to come to the U.S. and live here with us. I read thru the guide and procedures, but they seem very simple and I just want to make sure that I understand everything clearly and make sure I don't miss anything.

I will submit the form I-130 with the following:

A copy of my wife's proof of U.S. citizenship

A copy of my wife's Birth Certificate (Is translation still required?)

A copy of my wife's brother's Birth Certificate (Translation if required?

A copy of our Marriage Certificate showing her marriage to me and why her last name has changed.

Do I need to include her brothers marriage certificate and birth certificate of his son at this time?

I am assuming by filling out #17 on form I-130 with the information about his wife and son that they will be included in this petition? From what I understand is that I submit the above and sit back and wait for about 10 years? Could someone please give me a quick guide to how this process will work? What will my wife and her brother including his wife and son have to submit in the future?

Thanks,

Mike

I originally posted this to show that there is light at the end of the tunnel for everyone's SO's journey.

I am extremely happy that my wife's journey has come to an end. Whether we decide to have her parents or siblings come to the US to live with us is a family decision and has nothing to do with the fact that my wife's journey has come to an end. You will not bring me down

And this situation will eventually apply to you as well, once her 3-year waiting period is up and she's got her citizenship. I don't care to bait/[whatever word you care to insert here] anyone. It's the fact. You're the one who bear the responsibility and burden[/b]. I'm just the one to bring you back to reality. If you think that's the cause to celebrate, your choice. I'd be careless.

Expect to "sponsor" someone else in her family in the future. It's that simple.

Just wanted everyone to know my wife passed her Citizenship Test

It was a long journey, but finally the end has come. So happy right now!!!!!!

Could someone pleae update the list for me, as I don't want to mess it up.

My wife passed her Citizen Test!!!!

My wife has her Citizenship interview next week. She has a 10 year old son from her previous marriage. He is living in the United States with us. His father is living somewhere in Vietnam. When my wife and her son become citizens I would like to get them both Passports. I noticed that one of the requirements for a minor child to obtain a US Passport is for both parents to be present when submitting the application. If one can't be present then they can fill out a form for consent. We are not sure if we will be able to locate his father to get this form filled out. Is this required even if his father consented to him coming here to live with us? I thought that pretty much gave up his rights.

Anyone familiar with this process?

Thanks,

Mike

Can Someone please add our fingerprint date:

06-15-11

I tried doing it and it messed all the text up. Sorry.