mamaof3!

Hi,

I wondered if everyone that came on with a "IV in ccd" in their passport got a "welcome to the US letter"

Also is California Service Center affected by the greencard processing delay.

My spouse came 62 days ago, paid the fees 4 days before entering the country, did not get SS card, eventhough we ticked the form, to have uscis send his card.

We had to go to SS office, 2 weeks after waiting to apply for card, before they sent within 7days.

The letters uscis sent in the past have California service center not TX on the bottom of the page. So anyone with California service center had delays in their greencard being delivered within 120days, after coming into the country without a packet and "iv in ccd" written in passport.

All input will be greatly appreciated. 

Thanks!

On 3/24/2019 at 4:43 AM, CRB said:

Congratulations !!!

 

I was wondering if you could give me some insights on the process at the Raleigh Field Office.

 

We are currently still waiting for my wife's I-751 to be processed, but later this year will be going through the Raleigh field office to handle the N-400 application.

Do you know when and where the oath ceremonies take place? Can you process a name change at the same time? (is is done by a judge or the USCIS?)

 

Hey CRB,

The interview process was pretty lax, you will be okay if you've studied the n400 questions. the officers were super professional.

I'm not sure about the ceremonies, my interview was in Jan, I had a change of name done during N400 application and was given a End of April OATH ceremony. 4 months wait after passing interview.

Not sure how they work, just hoping the Ceremony day comes already as I want to travel.

Goodluck! you have nothing to worry about, just study the questions.

2 hours ago, mrkrabbs said:

congrats! what questions did they ask you?

Hi MrKrabbs,

They asked

1. Who my Representative was

2. Capital of NC

3. What countries did US fight in WW2

4. What is the supreme law of the land

5. What is an amendment

. where is the statue of liberty located?

It's funny because when I entered the room, the officer asked for GC, DL and my letter/ticket no. After handing these, officer says, we will need get things started by asking you civics questions, I'm like sure. The 1st question was What is an amendent... I reply a change.. She looks at me and says " please give me full answers, i would hate to fail you for some incomplete answers. In my head, I'm thinking there is no way I'm coming back here, or waiting for another interview due to my stupidity - giving short answers.

I then reply in full "Change in constitution"..officer repies, thank you! Next question, all the other questions, i answer in full with all information.. Officer laughs and says "I see i've opened a can of worms" , there's no stopping you now..we both laugh! 

Once this was done, followed my the written and english, smooth sailing... Although no updates from USCIS or OATH letter, but we know they take their time.

Anyways, Officer was nice and professional. 

Hey guys,

I had my interview on Friday last week, Raleigh NC... was recommended for approval, It was pretty straight-forward, the office was super nice. I'm so thankful to God.

application received 07/17/2018

biometrics 8/10/2018

bio metrics received by uscis 8/16/2018

appt booked for 9/24/2018

appt de-scheduled notice 7 days before interview

appt re-booked notice 12/17/2018

interview 1/18/2019 approved!

Officer told me to wait for a notice in the mail about the Oath ceremony, Hopefully that gets here quickly regardless of shutdown. fingercrossed!

Keep the faith guys.. 

4 minutes ago, carmel34 said:

Yes, his PD is current, so complete the rest of the NVC forms, send documents, pay fees, then NVC will send his file to the London Embassy and send information to schedule the medical and interview in the UK.  He goes back to the UK before his VWP approved stay ends and waits there to do the medical and interview (should be in the next few weeks, maybe two or three months at the most), then he enters the US on the IR1 and can work immediately (as soon as he gets his SSN).

ok, thanks!

48 minutes ago, mnk said:

 

 

 

I don't understand. The I-130 petition was filed February 2017. As the spouse of an LPR, his visa category is F2A. Per the January Visa Bulletin (https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2019/visa-bulletin-for-january-2019.html) They are processing F2A applications filed before December 2017. His priority date is already current and he can apply for his visa now.

If you contact NVC and upgrade the petition, that will change his visa category to IR-1. The basic difference is that visas are immediately available for that category, which is essentially like saying the priority date is always current. This means there will be no effective change in his situation if you upgrade the petition because he can already apply for the visa.

 

He is in the US currently on VWP with an approved I-130 and current priority date. Why stay to adjust status, pay the $1225, wait 6-8 months for EAD/AP before being able to travel and work? He can go back and apply for the visa now, interview at the embassy, then enter the US with the visa and immediately receive green card.

Ok, you are saying the visa is available now, so he doesn't have to wait. better done from the UK then to avoid these fees and time. thanks

44 minutes ago, NikLR said:

Are your children living with you in the USA or abroad? 

Only my spouse is abroad, our kids are citizens

3 minutes ago, payxibka said:

If you filed a petition for your spouse and/or children when you were a lawful permanent resident (LPR) and you are now a U.S. citizen, the type of immigrant visa that your family members can receive will change. When you become a U.S. citizen, you must submit proof of citizenship to the National Visa Center (NVC) so they can update your family member’s visa category. Scan and save one of the below items as a PDF or JPG file. Then send it as an e-mail attachment to AskNVC@state.gov. Write your case number in the subject line of your e-mail and attach either:

A copy of the biodata page of your U.S. passport; or

A copy of your certificate of naturalization.

Effect on spouses and minor children: If you filed a petition for your spouse or minor children (under age 21 and unmarried) while you were an LPR, the visa category was family second preference (F2A). When you become a U.S. citizen, NVC will upgrade the petition to an immediate relative (IR) visa category. This benefits your immigrating family member(s) because there are no limits on the number of visas that can be issued each year in the IR categories.

Important: If the family second preference (F2A) petition that you filed for your spouse included your minor children, now that you are a U.S. citizen you must file new and separate petitions for each child. This is because children cannot be included as “derivative applicants” on a parent’s immediate relative (IR) visa or petition. (This is different from the family second preference petition, which allows minor children to be included in their parent's petition.)
 

Children born abroad after you became a U.S. citizen may qualify for U.S. citizenship. They should apply for U.S. passports. The consular officer will determine whether your child is a U.S. citizen and can have a passport. If the consular officer determines your child is not a U.S. citizen, the child must apply for an immigrant visa if he/she wants to live in the United States.

Thank you for your help, I have a better understanding now.

Just now, payxibka said:

Google asknvc and ask them how to upgrade the petition 

ok, thanks! will do that.

13 minutes ago, payxibka said:

The PD for f2a for February 2019 is December 2016 for issuance of the visa.  December 2017 and prior is the date for assemble and submit the required documents but it will remain at nvc  until tbe PD for issuance is reached.  so you can speed it up by a couple months by changing to spouse of citizen

So what you are saying is even if we pay filled the forms for NVC, he wont get a visa immediately? We still have to wait because I applied as a Greencard holder? I though once the i-130 is approved, a visa becomes available.. Wow, this is refreshing.. had no idea we still need another visa availability stage. hmm.

15 minutes ago, payxibka said:

When did you file the original i130

We filed Feb 2017, How do we let them know my citizenship statua? They already approved the case and our options are to fill IV and pay fees before interview.

1 minute ago, payxibka said:

When did you file the original i130

Feb 2017

Just now, payxibka said:

Make sure nvc knows you are now a citizen because then your priority date moves to immediate

How do we do that? They already approved the case and our options are to fill IV and pay fees before interview.

Just now, payxibka said:

I485, i131, i765

Wow, 3 more... Thanks for you help. We will stick to what we have now. 

2 minutes ago, payxibka said:

If you file the i485 then when the time comes many months from now, uscis will request it back 

Okay, thank you for your help. What others forms will need to be filed with i485, will we need waiver for waiver program or ead/ap?

But, if we decided wait the long haul, can we have the file sent to uscis? as we are weighing best options here

2 minutes ago, payxibka said:

How soon do you want him to have his green card?

Just now, payxibka said:

Let the process complete as is.  The i485 is taking 12 to 14 months or more to complete 

wow, he won't be able to get work permit too?

We are being patient, within 6 mths or so

Long story short, Petitioner (Greencard holder) applied for UK spouse, filled i-130, approved Dec2018, NVC has the case. Paid the IV and aos fee but have not filled out the forms yet.

Was approved for Citizenship, Now US citizen today no more Greencard status. My sweet husband surprises us all the time, he arrived this week on WVP (visa wiaver from UK).

My question is can we stop the NVC process now and do it here instead? we have been married 6yrs, 5 kids and have all proof USCIS need.

Anyone been through this before? Even if we lose the money paid at NVC, it worth him being here with us and the kids.

Thanks guys!

Hi Sandra,

1. My I693s were expired.

Do i need to bring a new one to my interview?

My newest I693 were expired on 04/04/2016, NBC touched my case last time before transfer to local office on 04/01/2016.

Is there any chance i don't need a new I693? Because I have a health problem that i should not have active vaccine.

I called the doctor i did I693, they don't keep my record. Even it's on USCIS doctor list but It's a small office.

My interview is in 9 days.

2. I had a speed ticket and i paid for the fine already. Do you think this can be a reason to deny my case?

Please give me an advice.

Thank you.

Hi Linh Luong,

if your i693s doctor's certificate is expired meaning over a year, you will need to get another one done for your interview to avoid any delays to you AOS case.

Your speeding ticket will not affect you case, it has been paid, we are all human.

Happy new year guys, just found part 7, Goodluck to all again!!!

How long does it take for NVC to scan your aos/iv packet after tracking number says delivered? thanks

Congrats to all the new approvals!!! God is good!!

Hey Dogertown, there's nothing anyone really says here that will make a difference at this point, but one thing i know for sure, that has never let me down is " IF GOD IS FOR YOU ON ONE / IO CAN BE AGAINST YOU.

Don't waste time even thinking about it (will be draining to your system)... I have been through this!!!..

Pray and fast!! Listen to KLOVE.com... No joke!! this radio station got me through this crazy journey, your spirit needs to be lifted, keep having a positive attitude...

It is well!!!

With God..everything has to workout for your good!!

Congrats Missymd. God is good.

I'm gonna keep you in my prayers missymd, hopefully they answer your expidite. I received my GC already, is your appl based on GC holder or US citz? I mean..this is crazy!! Be strong