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You should also research cost of medical insurance for your in laws. In most states they wouldn't be eligible for Medicaid. 

Unless they are still young enough to work in US. Possibly get jobs with insurance and eventually earn 40 quarters needed for Medicare. 

What about living will and life insurance, health insurance, emergency contact at work? Try to find more documents. 

Why would you leave US for so long while your application is pending? I wouldn't leave again until getting unrestricted LPR card. 

Where is she from?

11 hours ago, Dashinka said:

Here is the report from the USCIS IG.  Interesting read.  Sounds like everyone at USCIS knows the U-visa program is rife for fraud even to the point that the I-918 (supplement B), is not submitted by the law enforcement agency directly to USCIS, but rather is given to the petitioner to submit.  The conclusions on page 18 are quite telling.

 

https://www.oig.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/assets/2022-01/OIG-22-10-Jan22-Redacted.pdf

Interesting read. Thanks!

3 minutes ago, Timona said:

Good. I didn't know . Thanks

Your welcome! I was also very surprised to learn this at the time. 

4 hours ago, Rocio0010 said:

And new, higher fees

Bummer! Unfortunate timing. 

Just now, discoverusa said:

https://www.womenslaw.org/laws/federal/immigration/u-visa-laws-crime-victims/traveling-outside-us

I used to volunteer for immigration non-profit that worked closely with DV shelter. Many cases we had were for U visas for survivors of domestic violence. The abuser doesn't need to be US Citizen. 

4 hours ago, Timona said:

 

I can't believe this😳. 

Link? 

https://www.womenslaw.org/laws/federal/immigration/u-visa-laws-crime-victims/traveling-outside-us

Domestic violence also qualifies for U visa with both partners being undocumented. The abused one gets LPR status for cooperating with investigation. 

Most likely your packet will be returned and you will have to refile with new card information. 

38 minutes ago, powerpuff said:

*** Topic moved from Progress Reports to Process Procedures ***

All household members will have to be listed on the application even the undocumented or individuals who are pending AOS. When snap benefits are granted you will be disqualified from snap case due to non-eligible immigration status. This has no bearing on your AOS because you are not the one who will be receiving the benefits. 

When you start working your income will be deemed (percentage), but you still won't be eligible for snap until after 5 years as an LPR. 

You should also research cost of medical insurance in US for elderly parents.

Make sure to research health insurance options for your Mother. It can get quite expensive unless she is young and healthy enough to find a job that provides insurance. 

Any chance your partner can travel to UK? 

Aside from esta worries, shouldn't the partner return the favor and not have you travel all the time.

I would be very suspicious of my son dating a woman that many years older. You are still a very young adult and have a lot of life lessons ahead of you. Please be very careful. Don't allow yourself to be pressured to do anything for love if you are not ready. 

My 30 year old brother recently married a love of his life, a woman who is 43. The difference is they are both fully grown and mature adults. 

Please, don't do anything before you are ready. 

2 hours ago, AllaR said:

I have read that to apply to asylum they have to be here, am I wrong?

Asylum application occurs after arrival in US. Refugee status is granted before arriving in US. 

29 minutes ago, Boiler said:

https://www.acf.hhs.gov/orr/fact-sheet/refugee-benefits

 

What are some of the benefits and services I can receive as a refugee?

Some refugees are eligible to apply for federal mainstream benefits in their state, such as cash assistance through Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), health insurance through Medicaid, and food assistance through Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). If you are not eligible to receive these mainstream benefits, you can be screened for eligibility at a state government benefits office or the closest resettlement agency in your state for ORR benefit
 

Refugees are not the same as parolees. They would have to be granted refugee status prior to entering US. 

Look for resettlement agencies in your area. They know how to help with applying for certain benefits, help with housing and employment. 

I am helping my friend with submitting N400. She obtained an LPR card 15 years ago as a derivative of her husband’s employment petition. 

Two years after arriving in the US and living as an LPR she got divorced. 

Prior to this marriage she was married to her first husband back in the home Country. 

Citizenship application is not based on marriage. She does have divorce decree for a second marriage (divorce occurred in the US). Does she also have to submit divorce decree for first marriage with her N400?

Just getting a US passport is way cheaper and faster. Some people submit N600 because they want to have another proof of US Citizenship in case passport is lost. I am just perplexed why N600 is so expensive. 

Maybe some other members can list more advantages of obtaining Certificate of Citizenship and spending all this money. I honestly don't see many advantages. 

How did you obtain your LPR card? 

You should also research health insurance options and cost for your elderly parents. Unless they are still young and healthy to find a job that provides health insurance. 

Why don't you try contacting your senator first? It's free and they may try to unstuck your wife's case.