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We have the 3 year window for the N400 on September 4th, 2015. Do we have to apply on that exact date or can we apply later during the month? Paying for this thing take some budgeting so I just want make sure. Also, if we don't apply now... can we still apply later with the 3 year rule? or do we have to wait 5 years?

My husband is PR. I am US citizen. We have close to 5 years married. HIs GC 3rd year anniversary in on December 3rd. I used the N-400 calculator and I get confuse because it says "the earliest you can apply" does that mean we can apply later? For example, September 20th or October 2015?

Well I wish you peace. I would make a request for service and explain the situation or an Infopass.

I personally had a similar situation back when I applied for the AOS. I ended up not sending them. Instead I sent greeting cards we shared with each other, pictures, letter explaining the relationship, notarized affidavits etc. I think they will don' t read the content especially since they focus more on other areas of your application.

I would think a copy should work. The lawyer should know better.

1. Relax.

2. Wait until the AOS interview.

3. Speak up at that time.

What is the person really doing to her???

To my understanding even if you remarry the same person it is considered a "new marriage". The time will be considered as from the last time you married. Most likely you can get the 2 year conditional GC. Also, why did you go through the divorce when you loved that person? One thing is to seperate and another is to go up to divorce.

We waited one full year to get the GC approved. They granted the 2 year conditional card instead of the 10 year GC even though we were 17 days away from turning 2 years of marriage.

Best wishes.

You can Check your status online in this link https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/landing.do

Use the number on your Form I-797C, Notice of Action. The application/petition/request number on the right corner of the page. They provide two numbers. If the first doesn't work try second. My spouse got the information using the second number provided.

Best wishes!

congrats on all that have been approved.

I have not been on this post since the bio appointment for my hubby.

OK maybe a dumb question....but how can we check our case? and how does one know they have movement or been approved?

thanks

Dude I am stating in my case my lawyer told me. Of course it could be none sense for his case. I am sharing my experience. I am stating he can consult about snn which it never hurts. Each case is different. I have written multiple times that this is NoT a main source of advice and he has to read for himself about the forms and his particular case.

Dude I am only sharing. I am not stating he has an issue. Each individual case is unique.

Of course he has a high chance of getting it approved.

Complete nonsense - he is married for nine years and had two kids and now is filling for residency. He will be last person suspected of fraud compared to daily load of people that marry on tourist visas after few months of knowing each other. Piece on needing a lawyer when using SSN is another nonsense.

OMG!!! We just received the GC today! Next stop N-400!

Best wishes to you all!

One point that the immigration lawyer told use when we went to consultation is that by default the USCIS thinks you are a fraud case so you need to prove contrary. Their mentality is that you by default married to evade immigration laws. So you need to show them in print evidence that that is not correct. Whatever situation that was out of your control you have to show evidence of the intended nature.

Second point, once you submit your packet you are protected until further decision. Thad what we got from the lawyer.

Also, please be careful of driving without a license or fake license this can affect your case. So, if your wife or kids can drive let them do that. You want to protect yourself the most you can until further decision from USCIS.

I pray this helps you. I pray you can release all the stress and worry your family have gone through. The best is yet to come and you need to be willing to go throughout the thin and thick. Go to a spa or ask your wife for massage you will feel much better!

Best wishes!

You will need your TIN number for the taxes. If you don't have it you have to consult an immigration lawyer. If you used a social security number you have to consult an immigration lawyer.

Again best wishes!!

When we did AOS the immigration lawyer gave us a list of all the things we needed to do (including forms, evidence ideas). I would use the lawyer consultation to get this information and see what are your options on whether or not you will need the lawyer. You could apply on your own and then after the decision you could hire the lawyer, ultimately is up to you. Note that your case is unique even though there are general forms you need to fill out. The instruction forms tell you Everything you need so please dedicate time to read them and only use the fours as a compliment not as your main source. Go link by link and write down the items you need.

Go to http://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/adjustment-status

Generally you would need to do I485 and your sponsor needs to do I130. Also, you will need to do the physical exam with certify physician assign by the U.S. Government that from is available online and the physician will hand you the results in a sealed envelop you send attached to your packet. The physician can give you a copy of the results on the side. There is another form that is for the email notifications but I can't remember the number.

The sponsor has to meet the USICS guideline on the minimum income . If the sponsor doesn't meet the guidelines you have the option to have co sponsor. Co sponsor can be relative or friend who is willing to state they they will be responsible for you and you will not be a financial burden to the U.S. They don't have to pay the forms they only provide their financial information for you to regain status. Please read.

Remember AOS is for those who came to the US with a status and either will change their status before expiration or want to regain status in the US because they failed to maintain the previous status. If you have a criminal record that includes DUIs you should hire a lawyer either to help you with paperwork or once the decision is made.

http://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/adjustment-status

Please note that you should not take this forum as your absolute source of information. You have to go directly to the USCIS website. Read every line. Every period, coma can give a different meaning to what they are saying. The forms are confusing by nature.

Note that applying for adjustment of status is a step forward and the results can be hard to take. Some get detention, some get RFEs, some they approve i130 but deny 1485, some deny i130 and approve i1485. So there are different results for every case.

Be honest about work and make sure you show evidence that you pay taxes. If you didn't file taxes even one time during this period you MUST use a lawyer by default because they know the logistics on how to work those cases.

Prepare for the worst and yet hope for the best. Do not expect this to be an easy process because It is not easy for everybody. Some people wait no time and get approved some wait years. So prepare to take on whatever comes . You family's support is your best thing right know.

Best wishes!

Our case updated online showing the expected delivery for the GC is Monday, January 12th . It included tracking number. They are sending it by Priority Mail 3-day delivery. This is exciting!!!!!!!

_{I was at a similar situation but less years, but my spouse didn't work.}

_{Even if you hire an immigration lawyer this is my suggestion:}

_{- Sit down with a clear mind}

_{- Know that even immigration lawyers can make mistakes and they DO NOT guarantee 100% positive results.}

_{- Get all the forms from uscis.gov, http://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/adjustment-status}

_{- Be willing to spend time reading and learning the steps you need to do.}

_{- Be clear that reading the forms take time to understand how it will apply to your particular situation.}

_{- Make sure you have an eligible sponsor (in your case I would think the spouse would be the first choice) or co-sponsor.}

_{- Realize that this takes time and DO NOT RUSH.}

_{- Read the forms line by line.}

_{- As you read gather your necessary documents and evidence.}

_{- ASK QUESTIONS as many as necessary and read other people's process.}

_{- Go to Adjustment of Status Forum to learn more about your particular process.}

_{Note: Be willing to expose EVERYTHING about you, your finances, your relationship, your family, EVERYTHING. Be willing to enter into a waiting game because it can take time. My case took 1 year to be approved. Others can take less or more time.}

_{If you have a criminal record I would hire an immigration lawyer No Questions Asked. If you have a clear criminal record then this process doesn't need an immigration lawyer because all the forms are in the website, and all the evidence needs to be provided by you, the lawyer will only help you to organize. If you are not willing to go through the paperwork on your own and want a lawyer to take care of it then be willing to pay money they ask. Despite, your choice I would STRONGLY suggest you inform yourself of evidence and avoid the lawyer taking control over the case because it's YOU who can help yourself. You can catch mistakes, you can help your case if you are inform on how to do it.}

_{Most importantly DO NOT FEAR. Even in the worse scenario you can ALWAYS appeal the decision.}

_{Best wishes for you and your family!}

By reading the posts... it sounds fishy.

You don't need a lawyer for any of the USCIS packets unless you need to be defended due to criminal record or immigration violations.

Also you could add:

- Copy of credit card statement

- Letter explaining your relationship during the period where you attended school and your future plans.

For example, my spouse attended a 1 year intense program at another town. So we added a letter explaining that we would meet every month during the weekends, breaks and whenever it was possible. We added hotel receipts where we stayed. We added pictures of events we shared together. We also explained that when I went over I would stay at his dorm. We also explained why my spouse didn't change his address for the USCIS records. (this last point is very important).

For my affidavits, I requested one from my spouse's part of the family and one from my side of the family and a common friend. We had two notarized with signatures and two not notarized. All of the affidavits were supported with printed evidence of everything stated.

Again, I wish you the best!

You could add the following:

- Copy of DL (you two)

- Letter explaining your leasing agreement situation. Explain in detail and provide evidence. You can add landlords requirements for the leasing.

- Letter from your mother explaining that you guys used that address as the "permanent" address.

- Evidence of sharing time at each address (pictures, mail, university events together)

- Copy of receipts of places you stay together during breaks, vacation (hotels, restaurants- that show your names)

- Pictures of you both with dates and explaining who are in the pictures. Suggestion: Pictures with each others family, friends, selfies, etc.

- Original affidavits from at least 2 relative/friends that know you two since the GC was granted. Make sure that the statement is attached with evidence. For example, if the relative states that he/she visited you provide copy of flight tickets/hotel receipts/pictures with you both. It'd be beneficial to have the affidavits notarized as optional.

- Joint bills (phone, etc.)

- Copy of joint credit cards

- Copy of joint cards

- Copy of greeting cards from relatives.

- Copy of love letters you have shared for anniversary.

- Copy of receipts from events you have attended together (concerts, movies, plays)

You need to provide as much as you can. I added EVERYTHING I could add. Take your time to analyze everything you provide and think how the agent would think.

The more assess and responsibilities together the better. Evidence is the most important part of your packet because it will answer the agents questions. This will help skip the interview because you have answer all the possible questions.

Again, each case is different!

I wish you the BEST!

Thanks. I agree with u. Im just concerned b/c the postman who delivers our posts is the worst and has put our mails on other mailboxes several times. I wonder in this 21 century why still people even use the post service when they can use emails. Would USCIS update our status on their website if they send us an RFE or transfer notice?

Thanks..

Ouch! Report the issue to the post office every time it happens. The postman/lady HAS to deliver the mail correctly. A USCIS letter is no joke so they HAVE to get it right. I know mistakes happen but it should not become a routine. Yes, the USCIS updates the status if there is an RFE or transfer or any change in your status but I've had the experience that for transfers they sent me the mail first and the website update was made way after the letter. So, the website is not as reliable as the mail of course.

I would worry more about your mail situation. Not just for USCIS but how if you get a bill and because of the confusion of boxes... you don't get to pay it on time. That is a real problem.

Thank you! Can we "request" it? I dont really think so, I thought its out of our control. But looking at last year September filers (2013) it looks like all pf sept-dec 2014 cases was trasnfered to CSC about ONE-TWO months after they filed... I wonder why this year no one was transfered.

You are welcome. Yes, I think it's something out of our control. I read the communication of the transfer in the USCIS web. Perhaps, calling customer service doesn't hurt. Also, the fact that there is a 1 year extension it gives them that much time to work on it. So, it can last as much as they decide. I honestly took it off my mind because eventually it will come and they recently did approved it. The more you think about, the more stress comes which it's useless for this type of cases because they will do what they want. Have faith everything is being taking care of. You are receiving it sooner or later. Best wishes!

Link for the post in the USCIS web http://www.uscis.gov/news/form-i-751-workload-transfer-vermont-service-center-california-service-center

Hi. Its my first time posting here. I filed 751 to VSC on mid-September. Did my biometric on mid-October. Havent heard anything since then, no RFEs, no transfer notice to CSC, nothing. When I check online it says: case was received, that's it.

Questions:

1- May I had been also transfered but for some reason have not got any notice yet?

2- May an RFE had been mailed to me but has been lost on its way?

3- What portion of September filers have been transfered to CSC?

4- Should I contact USCIS?

Thanks, and happy new year folks.

You can contact them. From what we are seeing in the timelines for VSC is that they are taking a long time to process. If you go to May-July Forums VSC is still working on those. It's weird. If transferring is an option I would sure request it. Best wishes!

Checked status online today. Approved!!! On January 5th, 2015, card was ordered!

Biometrics sent on 9/13 for 10/1!!

I know this is tedious, but is it okay to staple documents together (like tax returns for i-864, other forms, or multiple USCIS notices) when I am preparing for the I-485 package? Anyone has done it but has no problems from USCIS?

paper clips are better....

Is 9/9 the receipt date on your NOA? Thanks!

Yes

I got the NoA1 on the 13th :)it was sent on 9/9

I sent a cashier's check.