JorJoe

6 hours ago, Chancy said:

 

Submit what the consulate asked for.  If your wife does not sign an I-864A, the consulate may not grant your parents their visas.

 

The requirement for USC/LPR status only applies to the primary and joint sponsors.  A household member does not need to be a USC/LPR.  This is based on the I-864A form instructions, given that even an intending immigrant may be a household member in certain situations.

 

Thank you.

Hello everyone, i need your help again and your expertise;

i applied couple of years ago for my parents to come and live here since getting visit visa would be limited.

my parents needed a sponsorship and my income was not enough and i have a good co-sponsor with enough income to complete support documents, everything was approved and they were scheduled for interview couple of days ago, everything went well but they asked for my co-signer latest tax transcript and i just got this, they also asked for I-864A because i married after applied for them, my wife doesn’t have green card, she had student visa and after applying her i130 and i485, the i130 got approved and she received employment authorization and we’re still waiting for her green card to be issued or interview to be scheduled.

now my wife is worried that if she signs this i-864A that it would effect her pending case for green card and i just read online about the requirements to be a sponsor or household member sponsor that you need to have citizenship/permanent residence, she also doesn’t have a green card so we will have to send the employment authorization card as proof of residency.
 

any way i can have her excused from doing this forum, waived or would you say its alright to sign this form and send it?

note: the embassy counselor said to my parents you dont have to come back for another Interview, just upload these documents into the nvc portal and then mail that paperwork through the mailing company they deal with along with the passports and they would approve the their paperwork. 
 

Please let me know, thanks 

2 hours ago, HRQX said:

Yup, OP should talk to someone else there. The SSA POMS is very clear: https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0110211025 "Machine Readable Immigrant Visa (MRIV) with Temporary I-551 notation"

I assume you meant US "passport." His endorsed visa and your citizenship evidence, etc. is enough to go to the Post Office (or other Acceptance Agent) to submit the US passport application.

You could have ignored that paper and it was not required to pay that fee:

 

FAQ page for more info: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/Intercountry-Adoption/adopt_ref/adoption-FAQs/child-citizenship-act-of-2000.html

you will need to present the following when applying for your child's U.S. passport:

• Proof of the child’s relationship to the U.S. citizen parent. For the biological child of a U.S. citizen, this generally will be a certified copy of the foreign birth certificate (and a translation if the birth certificate is not in English). For an adopted child, you must submit a certified copy of the final adoption decree (and a translation if the decree is not in English);
• Proof the child is admitted as a lawful permanent resident, such as the child’s foreign passport with a I-551 stamp, or the child's permanent resident card (green card);
• Proof of identity and citizenship of the U.S. citizen parent(s);
• Evidence the child is residing in the United States in the legal and physical custody of the U.S. citizen parent;
• Completed Form DS-11 and supporting documents.

 

You’re awesome, thank you!

Hello, before i start, i would like to thank visa journey team for always being there for me when i need you guys, that been said;

my child arrived to the u.s in June 2020, am a u.s citizen and by law, 2000 child act he would be given citizenship upon arrival, he came with a stapled paper on his passport, it needed payment for the greencard, on the second day of his arrival, i went paid the fees, and changed the address because i moved 2 weeks before his arrival. I received a confirmation of address change and everything was great!

time passed by, checking online on processing times, it takes upto 90 days for the green card to arrive, we didn’t get it yet. I called in uscis and they responded by saying it was shipped, here is the tracking number! I was shocked because the agent said it was shipped to my old address 40 days after fees been paid. I went to my old address multiple of times till i found the new tenet and she assured me nothing came in, this was in September and the mail was sent in June. I went to usps and they couldn’t find it, i called uscis and nobody returned it. Obviously i needed to apply for i-90, its free if you didn’t lose it. 
 

i made sure the address is updated, filled up the online application and that was in September 30, I’ve been waiting for his replacement and checking every week, till it said 1 week left and we will look into it, well it was 3 weeks ago and all i get is that things taking longer than expected. 
 

the reason am in a hurry to get it, social security offices not issuing a new social without a green card, bmv is not issuing an id for him, his school needs it and finally i need to get him a password. 
 

ps: uscis said i can get him a social security number with the stamp on his passport, well this ssn office here refused when i called them and asked! 
 

what should i do now? I need to file taxes and i cant claim him without it!

On 5/6/2019 at 9:47 AM, SPR2019 said:

Congrats! The way you stood up for your rights and got justice is truly an inspiration for all of us in this journey.  Your interview experience was the worst nightmare any of us here could ever imagine.  Enjoy your day!

 

Thank you! 

Hello everyone! 

I have good news!, i just became an America Citizen, I couldn’t be more proud! 

This visa journey was infact one of my best life achievements, i have asked the knowledge and help from all of you and always met with kindness and open arms, this achievement wouldn’t be without you, Thank you. 

1 hour ago, luna1321 said:

Sounds very much like my interview. Very very similar behavior of the officer. I wish I called for the supervisor right afterward as you did...Now I didn't hear anything from them for more than a month after the interview at this point...I hope my IO didn't remove parts of my applications  

I hope you get approved soon luna, sharing experiences like this gives good people on this forum more knowledge and open eyes for more possibilities.

wish you best of luck

9 hours ago, SJordanS said:

Mabrooook mabrooook!  I just had a chance to read everything and I was so mad at how they treated you. Then I kept going and read that beautiful post. I’m so happy for you! Shayef..... Allah b7ebk, alf alf mabrook. Welcome to America! 🇺🇸 

Thank you habibi

22 minutes ago, robhostein said:

That's a big, no, man. Still waiting to be scheduled.

25 minutes ago, bestluck said:

did you get oath ceremony letter ? 

Congrats man!  So Happy for you Best wishes 

This update was today, once i get that letter ill post here 😁Thank you.

27 minutes ago, Ben & Katy said:

Congrats man!  Don't ever let anyone like that walk all over you!  It seems sometimes Federal Gov workers think they are untouchable.  Especially those on the immigration/naturalization side.  It would not surprise me if she has done this to other applicants.  

Thank you, i would say the same to every person received bad treatment from them, as long as you’re right, have the right and done nothing wrong, stand up for yourself

i believe she is used to do this to people, the confidence she had was unbelievable, someone like her should not be in office.

thanks for your support 

1 hour ago, robhostein said:

Congrats, man. Sometimes, ya gotta pass through that final ring to citizenship. For some, that ring is made of gold and drizzled in honey and lavender, with little kittens and puppies running around. For others, that ring is made of fire and surrounded by angry wasps.

Thank you, it feels great from the otherside of that ring i tell you 😆

1 hour ago, Nikki06 said:

Congratulations !!!!

Thank you so much 😊 

54 minutes ago, Lemon23 said:

Congrats and you finally passed this terrible incident. 

I'm not sure if its true that they do record the conversation during the interview, well that's what I know because if they do then the first IO will really liable for what she did to you. 

29 minutes ago, USS_Voyager said:

Lol, Congratulations! 

 

Please vote in 2020!

 

Thank you for your support! 

I will vote in 2020! God Bless America! 

5 minutes ago, USS_Voyager said:

Sometimes you just happen to catch her on a bad day. I mean she’s human too. Maybe she just got divorced lol, I don’t know. 

 

What happened at the end though? The second officer didn’t say approval or anything? They just told you to go back and wait for a notice? 

 

Right now I know you’re angry and feel violated. However I don’t know if I would do anything right now. If they approve your naturalization, I guess there is no harm no found. I mean you file all the administrative complaints you can. But if they deny, I would get a lawyer immediately.

You’re wise and most logical, I appreciate your reply as it did calm me down, i will wait for the update, Officer carter made me pass the understanding english section she faulted me with, had me sign electronically like am supposed to, i didn’t get the check box that says Congratulations you will be recommended, still i think its out of her hand to harm it now.

Am relieved that I didn’t tuck tail and went home after she said did that, am glad to stand up to whats right and whats wrong. 

i will update this post once i get an case status change, thank you. 

14 minutes ago, geowrian said:

They are permitted to review the entire immigration history. If the OP obtained any benefits via a spouse, then that is subject to review. But the burden is on them this time, not the applicant.

 

Recent case of this happening and resulting in a denial and subsequent finding of a "sham" marriage (no action taken on that yet, though).

 

That said, if what the OP stated is accurate then that IO went way overboard. Sometimes they are trough or even nasty in an effort to expose lies....but this is well beyond that.

I have lived in good faith with my ex-wife, we are still communicating and i still visit the family on holidays and every chance i get, i have the best brother in law anyone can hope for, i have supportive sister in law that loves to see me in Thanksgiving and christmas, i have mother in law that calls me from time to time to check on me as i do check on her, i have stated we were separated when i applied for the citizenship, i have stated we are divorced in the interview,  i've been transparent about all my documents and always told the truth. this lady mind was set before i even met her.

12 minutes ago, USS_Voyager said:

Uhm couple things: first, I am sorry for what happened to you. If that was true, that lady definitely violated her professional conduct at the very minimum and possibly more. 

 

Did you apply based on 5-year or 3-year married to a US citizen? Cause if it’s 5 years, they have no reason to ask about the marriage. 

 

So what exactly happened at the end of the interview with Officer Carter? 

5 years Eligibility, At the end of the interview, she asked me "If the law requires are you willing to perform work of national importance under civilian direction?" I answered YES. She said you know what it means, I told her YES. she said What? i told her Do what the government ask me to do for this country, She said NO, What is the meaning of this?, i said Do what required by law for this nation, She said NO, DO YOU UNDERSTAAAAAND the question! in a demeaning way, i said Please... explain to me. she refused to explain it, said You're suppose to know what does it mean, then started writing and printed that Failed to understand English paper, You will get a second chance it said. and done. She figured its the one thing i didnt answer right.

I did google it while waiting outside for my interview, its simple: A person who, “by reason of religious training and belief,” objects to any type of service in the Armed Forces must promise only to “perform work of national importance under civilian direction.”. i would fight for this country if needed, i dont have religious restrictions. Got the answer in 10 seconds, she could have just said that line and i would given my same answer.

Today, i've attended my USCIS Citizenship interview, from previous experience, this interview is focused on validating information submitted by applicant and fixing any errors or misspells, Correcting information and then submitting the documents for approval by the USCIS agent.

At 12:30 i arrived in the office of USCIS with the address above, handed my letter to the window lady, she welcomed me and asked me to wait till someone come and ask about me, i said thank you and waited like everyone else.

After a while of waiting a lady comes open the door and ask my name, I smiled and turned off my phone, she asked for my ID, i pulled it off my pocket and we walked to her office, I mentioned that my 2018 Tax return paperwork is here and i would like to submit it into my files, She rejected it, said i have to Notarize it, Please understand that's not true, The paper is printed off IRS.GOV and no one ask for that yet i asked her if i can go today, do it and bring it, she refused. after asking me the first question if i was married,  knowing that my application states that am separated, i hesitated in answering since the divorce was finalized days before attending my interview, i didnt have court Decree of Dissolution of Marriage yet, then out of nowhere, this lady started stating that i might be lying and that she will not accept any answer, i tried explaining that i am divorced yet she started shouting that she is Federal Officer and i will only answer her questions by Yes or No,  i answered yes, i am Divorced, she stated that i dont have any proof and that i have to keep it as Married, not Separated or Divorced, Married. i didn't have a choice because she wont give me any chance to talk, When i open my mouth she reject and talk over me with no regard or respect, she was abusive and very angry!. 

i gave this lady the benefit of the doubt and just stayed quiet waiting for the next questions, every question she asked came with insulting violent demeaning attitude!, i am surprised! am stunt! what is going on here! she is attacking me and when i want to say anything she shout and threatening me to Reschedule my interview for later date, every time she ask me in an extremely rude way a questions, she do not take the answer, she is mad at me! she is treating me like a criminal who done something wrong! i didn't do anything to her! she is using the Law and Federal powers to torture me!, She refused to explain a question.

Before i continue writing few focused points that shock me and stressed me, i would like to note that i have been living in the United States as legal Permanent resident for 6 years, In all of these years, i have followed the Law, Paid my taxes, Never been in jail or conflict, i have never violated traffic laws, I have ties to my ex-wife family, i am there every year and we all love each other and they want me to stay as part of the family as i do, i have clean record with every right to be eligible in this citizenship interview, This interview suppose to be easy clean respectful.

With that been said, i have continued the interview, my chest started hurting me, my stomach is hurting me, i've never been talked to like this, i started shaking out of stress and she continues firing at me. We reached the point where i had questions about the history of the United states, i answered the questions and passed it, English reading and writing, i did answer those and passed, It came to the last question of " perform work of national importance " i said Yes, i would do it for this country, she said do you understand what it means, i said yes i would do anything for this country because i love this country and its my home, she interrupted me to say, I Didn't ask you that, i said okay please explain the question, she refused and said You're suppose to know that before you came in here! Am not here to answer your questions, You're here to answer my questions!. From what i've seen, she just needed a reason to make me fail in the test, she came true with her threat, with everything i endured, a letter to come again in 60 days. By then i realized her mind is set! she doesn't want to process anything for me, SHE HATES ME!, I asked her why are you doing this! She freaked out and started shouting that i've insulted her for asking that, it was unacceptable to ask that!, it was out of line and i shout shut up and only speak when spoken to!!!!!

I was speechless, am in shock, she writes up stuff on her computer and then she asked me to stand up, i did, she said Stand in the hallway and i did, then follow me.. she escorted me outside, gave me a paper says that I Failed to "Understand English", that i will be given another chance, she said "You can go", Her name was Duhart S. as the paper says.

Am not understanding what just happened, I had the paper and on my way out i realised that she can't do that, she is abusing her power so i turned back and went to the window, i asked to speak to someone about this lady, i wanted to see someone else and i want to complain about her!, on the window they asked me to wait till they call for me, i did, 10 minutes later the window lady said that 3 Supervisors are busy in a meeting, i can take your complain on a plain paper, that's easier for you, i refused to take that option, she said it will be 3 hours before anyone can see you, i said i will wait, am not going anywhere without complaining about Ms Duhart,  she said alright, your choice. i thanked her and sat down again. 10 minutes later the Supervisor came over and i said my peace about how she abused me and disrespected me and "Abused her powers to make me fail", i requested to be interviewed by another officer, she said alright, have a seat. 10-15 minutes later Officer Carter comes in and invite me for interview, he was respectful, he asked me the questions with ease and calm, he showed me my application which Ms Duhart didn't, he showed me some of my application sections that been removed by her, she intentionally removed key points to delay my application, she sabotaged my chance of becoming a citizen, she removed my request to edit my name spelling and Officer Carter helped me fill it back again, He was professional about it yet it didn't help to get my approval recommendation, He answered my questions, he explained points and listened, That was what i expect from my interview.

My friends, I have endured her demeaning, insulting, abusive rude yelling at me during the interview to avoid any delay to my paperwork, i have witnessed her deleting my request to edit my name spelling, she just removed it, without asking, she refused to listen to my voice, she refused to answer my questions, she accused me of being insultive. With no regard for accountability, She forged her result just to delay me and reschedule me!

please advice me, I have written a small summary to the Office of Inspector General, a Report of Abuse, Mismanagement and Misconduct to the Department of Homeland Security, am not satisfied, i don't think this is enough.

"Edit: While going through application with Officer Carter, All my answers about saying No to being in military, Jail, Offences, All questions that i said no to, were Deleted, No answer was filled, i've seen it from the iPad screen while the new answers are set right by Officer carter and Duhart answers were EMPTY." 

Thank you for your answers, i appreciate it

Hello everyone,

Current as of today at 2:56 p.m.

 

I knew it would take more than a year to process it, but no update what so ever for my son application status for 529 days! is that normal? should i contact them or just keep waiting? i am Permanent Resident with over 5 years residency, No Crimes, Pay Tax, no problems what so ever, my son is 10 years old lives back in Jordan with my mother, i want him to live with me  

I am Separated and soon will begin divorce papers, I filed for N-400 and its in processing, With the new system it says am Eligible for it with no marriage commitment. i Filed his papers before i event started the N-400, i guess i thought both would be done in the same time, Both still processing.

please advice me.

 

 

Thank you. 

Hello, i have a similar situation where my processing time passed 1 year and 2 months, i have contacted USCIS 2 months ago and they said we will contact Indianapolis office to assign an officer since you're outside processing times,  30 days and we will contact you within that time, i said alright,  30 days passed with nothing new, i called again and waited again 2 weeks.. today morning i got a response on email, not Case update, just an email saying that USCIS still looking to your backrgound and unable to render final decision, as the required investigation your background remains pending.

well excuse me, i've been outstanding resident, i paid my tax, i worked hard, i have clean background, never had even a speeding ticket, never got into trouble, i have a carrying firearm permit (Work Related) after going through background checks from FBI and State police and everything is great!, yet USCIS having issues finalizing my background check. in 4 months i would have been married for 6 years and been in the state for 5 years so there is no time resident time issues. i have visited my family in my previous country twice (Each time less than a month) in all that time and passing through airport security was easy and smooth, i have no red flags or anything that gets USCIS to do this. 

whats your thoughts?

Adding a video proves i am not hostile or misused my firearm permit, i am a peaceful man and wont harm anyone or anything.

My last update was: 

On October 31, 2016

Fingerprint Appointment Was Scheduled

i've done that, then Nothing!, no updates so far..

2 minutes ago, geowrian said:

You can convert from F2A to an immediate relative category:

https://blogs.usembassy.gov/philippines/f2a-to-ir1ir2-conversion-iv/

 

Given that he is 9 years old, there shouldn't be any risk of him aging out. I wouldn't trust them to automatically convert it, so you could file the I-130 now then get your PD once it's approved. When you become a USC, you can notify USCIS/NVC and provide proof of citizenship to have them convert it. That would probably be the fastest route instead of waiting until becoming a USC to file.

Thank you so much, hope that too answer the thread opener questions.

Appreciate your support.

Just now, geowrian said:

That would be an F2A category, which has about an 18 month wait after the I-130 is processed for your priority date to become current, then a few months for processing and visa. Total timeline is roughly 2 years.

 

Once you become a USC, he would be an immediate relative of a USC (IR-2), so there is no wait for a visa to become available. Total processing is probably about 10-12 months.

Do you advice to wait to be USC ? or can i apply for him now and update my case once i become USC?

Same question, my son is 9. am filling the application and copying papers needed.

how long does it take for his approval?

also am Permanent resident, already in Queue for N-400 Interview, already did bio-metrics 5 months ago.

i know i can wait for citizenship and apply with it and i can do it with permanent resident, i would like to apply as soon as possible to have my son with me. 

JorJoe's approval updated! Congrats

California Service Center (21 applicants, 18 approved - 86%)

VJName..............Date of I-751...NOA1 Date....Biometrics.....Approved

JAYJAYH...............11/28/14......12/01/14......04/06/15......--/--/--(RFE received 06/01)

SPRING333.............12/05/14......12/06/14......01/08/15......--/--/--(Interview letter received 02/26 for 03/16)

XANAX.................12/08/14......12/11/14......01/15/15......05/14/15

VERUNNE...............12/10/14......12/11/14......01/06/15......06/08/15

A_&_T.................12/13/14......12/17/14......01/07/15......05/18/15

MR & MRS OWL..........12/13/14......12/15/14......01/14/15......05/11/15

MSHOGAN...............12/15/14......12/17/14......01/06/15......05/27/15(03/02/15 got I-551 stamp)

PHWANG................12/15/14......12/17/14......01/16/15......05/07/15

JULBUK................12/15/14......12/17/14......01/16/15......--/--/--(Early Bio, 01/06/2015)

SOBITDECEMBER.........12/16/14......12/18/14......01/14/15......05/06/15(03/17/15 got I-551 stamp)

STEFFIEYH.............12/18/14......12/22/14......01/15/15......05/06/15

SIXER.................12/18/14......12/22/14......01/13/15......05/06/15

JW&CW.................12/18/14......12/31/14......03/06/15......05/18/15(03/26/15 2nd Bio)

MARIA2012.............12/22/14......12/29/14......01/22/15......05/19/15(Early Bio 01/13/15)

VANDP.................12/22/14......12/23/14......01/14/15......06/01/15(Early Bio 01/12/15)

COOLMIND1414..........12/23/14......12/24/14......01/22/15......05/28/15

SHINE11...............12/23/14......12/24/14......01/22/15......06/03/15(Early Bio 01/15/15)(RFE received 05/20; Responded 05/26)

JORJOE................12/26/14......12/29/14......01/21/15......07/22/15(RFE received 06/01,Responded ??/??)

CDNMOM................12/29/14......01/02/15......01/27/15......06/17/15

MICHONANDRUBEN........12/29/14......12/31/14......03/04/15......05/26/15

EXECOH................12/29/14......12/31/14......01/27/15......05/13/15(Early Bio 01/21/15)

Vermont Service Center (15 applicants, 0 approved - 0%)

VJName..............Date of I-751...NOA1 Date....Biometrics.....Approved

ASCHENBECHER..........12/04/14......12/08/14......01/07/15......--/--/--

RALPHTAVE.............12/04/14......12/09/14......01/16/15......--/--/--(Early Bio 01/15/15)

FELIX 1...............12/06/14......12/08/14......01/21/15......--/--/--

LALAFRANCO............12/09/14......12/11/14......01/06/15......--/--/--

JORDANDAWG05..........12/09/14......12/15/14......01/26/15......--/--/--

SASCAFIG..............12/10/14......--/--/--......01/16/15......--/--/--

PETE'S DRAGON.........12/11/14......12/15/14......01/23/15......--/--/--

KWAKUN................12/13/14......12/16/14......01/16/15......--/--/--

LEOMOMMY..............12/13/14......12/16/14......01/21/15......--/--/--(Early Bio 01/12/15)

TRANGYAKAN............12/13/14......12/18/14......01/16/15......--/--/--

SOSTTA................12/17/14......12/22/14......03/09/15......--/--/--

JITTERBUG.............12/18/14......12/23/14......04/02/15......--/--/--

DIVINEDECEMBER........12/23/14......12/29/14......03/18/15......--/--/--

LTHOMAS...............12/23/14......12/30/14......03/09/15......--/--/--

ZIYI..................12/31/14......--/--/--......03/10/15......--/--/--(Infopass appointment 6/17/2015)

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When did you respond to your RFE? Thanks.

gonna dig for the USPS paper, will update as soon as possible, but its mostly 2 weeks ago. Thanks!