MaybeBaby

Hey guys, so we finally received our NOA2 from Nebraska but I have no idea how to update my timeline! How do I do that, please???

Thank you, and you're welcome

The only things she looked at were my passport and customs form. I didn't have to prove anything. I got the impression from her that she WANTED me to stay, not that I plan on it of course

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Hi, I'm in Ohio This was my easiest entry ever!

I picked an officer who was a girl about my age, she was quite bubbly. Conversation was like this:

Her: *takes passport and customs form, then starts looking at the customs form* could I have your passport?

Me: ...you've got it already

Her: Oh yeah lololol *scans it then tells me to do the fingerprints and camera shot* So what is the purpose of your visit today?

Me: I'm going to be visiting my family today

Her: Oh, it's a family visit? Which family members?

Me: My husband and my in-laws

Her: Your husband! How come he lives here and you live in the UK?

Me: Well, he was born here and I was born there

Her: Well, you should move here!

Me: We're in the process of it

Her: Oh, getting your Green Card?

Me: Yeah, we're at the NVC stage

Her: huh, ok *stamps me in* have a nice day!

Me: You too! *walks off in disbelief that I discussed my immigrant intent and still got in xD*

Fantastic! This gives me so much hope! Have a wonderful time with your hubby and thanks for sharing your experience. Did she check any of your documents?

Flying out tomorrow looking forward to reporting back.

Have a great flight! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you and look forward to hear from you on the other side. :-)

Sweet! Hope you have a smooth journey back to the US

Thank you! Are you South African too? :-)

Thanks for the response, rlogan3030! That really helps!

Hey guys, hope you are all hanging in there. My hubby and I are still awaiting our NOA2, March filer at Nebraska. I have been reading about how long it takes to receive the GC and things aren't looking very rosy. How long do I have to enter the US once the GC has been issued? I am currently studying but strongly considering applying for a job in my home country but if I do that, I would like to commit myself to a year at the job so that it doesn't reflect negatively on my résumé. Having said that, I wouldn't want my GC to expire while working in my home country.

Any help/advice will be greatly appreciated!

You're absolutely right, Ketsuban! That really puts it into perspective for us. All the best and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that united with your beloved soon.

I'm so grateful Mahimuks shares her experiences! Good luck with your flight on Aug 8th. Please keep us posted. Om planning to fly out end of August with my tourist visa that is valid until 2020 and my POE will be San Fransisco.