SugarPlumFairy

Hello, 

I'm going to apply to extend my permanent residency with the I-90 within 6 months of it expiring. The only reason for me applying is due to the expiry. Do I need to supply any other supporting documents other than a copy of the permanent resident card, two photos, proof of address, filing fee, and proof of identity? I read somewhere that I have to supply "documents to prove I'm still a permanent resident". Does this apply and what sort of documentation would this be?

Thanks for any help. 

Anyone have any ideas regarding the Child Support Order and what sort of evidence USCIS will look for (ie. will they want evidence of positive communications with ex-spouse or communication with the Support Registry (as is in the Child Support Order/Parenting Plan) or only ask for documentation like cancelled checks for rent, ledgers to show tuition payments, etc.)?

I’m newly divorced, self-employed as well as W-2 employee, with three dependents and so will be looking at the 5 year physical presence test. We haven’t had much of an opportunity (thus far) to show split expenses since it was just ordered…In general, for all paperwork, is it better to provide a lot of evidence up front with the initial filing or just the basic of what they are asking for?

Any advice for single parents or self-employed earners out there is also appreciated!

10 minutes ago, Fr8dog said:

Information changes, that's one of the reasons they go over the whole form with you during the interview. So they can update it with the latest most current info. They usually even ask before hand if there is any updates that need to be discussed. 

If you don't have a same day ceremony they ask that question again before the ceremony.

 

I would fill in the form with the current situation, whatever it is, not the 2024 tax situation(you are signing it stating it is true and correct at that date) and amend it, if necessary, at the interview. So the situation you are planning on using for the 2025 tax return.

Ok so would you say that they reside with me but then explain further in Part 14 then? It looks like they can only accept three different responses for the residences section.

1 minute ago, JeanneAdil said:

self employed would be your home address / did you move?

1099's will have address of those who paid you

Yes, I ended up moving later on. So would they be separate line items then for before then after the move and still self-employed?

2 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

You have to use 2024 returns at this stage / if interview is after 4/15/2026 , then 2025 returns 

OR what court order says about their residency and custodial parent's address

Ok so would it be fine to answer that they reside with me (based on 2024), but explain more in Part 14, or is there no point in providing more info for Part 14?

24 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

who claims them on tax returns?  That would be their address

In 2024, we were still married (I had moved into my new address though) but we filed MFJ. We just recently divorced. Our parenting plan says 50-50 custodial time for the kids; but we plan to, starting this year, each claim one child and alternate the child. Do I answer based on the 2024 tax return or what will happen this year?

If I was self-employed under one zip code for one section of time and then self-employed under another zip code for another section of time (consecutively), can both go on the same line with zip-codes separated by a "/" or do these need to be broken out as separate line items?

In N-400, Part 6, it states, "For the residence and relationship columns, you must type or print one of the valid options listed. If any of your children do not reside with you, provide the address(es) where those children live in Part 14"

I am divorced from my ex-spouse and the three children live with us 50-50. How does one answer this question with this circumstance? Are they required to fill out Part 14 with the ex-spouse's address as well then?

Any help is appreciated. Thanks

19 hours ago, Marieke H said:

Are you referring to question 17g in Part 9? You do not need to provide evidence; you just indicate if you ever failed to pay child support or alimony. In your case, the answer is no, because you were never ordered to do so.

No, I'm looking at Part 6. Information About Your Children. In the table below, it asks "Are you providing support for your son or daughter?" After divorce, I'm certainly supporting them for sure, but I'm unclear about what it means by statutory period. Does that mean the entire five years beforehand (prior to divorce, obviously my husband and me were together and had full custody of the kids but he was the main breadwinner) or does this just mean post-divorce. Either way, it looks like I need to provide evidence (per page 15 in the N-400 instructions) when it says, "An applicant who willfully failed or refused to support his or her dependents during the statutory period, even if there is no court-ordered child support, cannot establish good moral character (GMC) unless the applicant establishes extenuating circumstances." Again, not sure if this means during the marriage or post-divorce/living apart from spouse.

Just now, SugarPlumFairy said:

Our divorce was only finalized last week and we have had 50-50 custody (basically from November 2023 to today). Prior to this time, I was a stay at home Mom and worked parttime during this time. My spouse had signed an affidavit of support for me for my permanent residency, so would his payments to pay for child-related expenses prior to November 2023 be sufficient?

The calculations for child support were that he would be owing me a small monetary amount, but we agreed to do a $0 transfer instead (so no one pays each other) on our divorce decree. We do have an agreement to demonstrate support in other ways post-divorce (such as paying for childcare).

Our divorce was only finalized last week and we have had 50-50 custody (basically from November 2023 to today). Prior to this time, I was a stay at home Mom and worked parttime during this time. My spouse had signed an affidavit of support for me for my permanent residency, so would his payments to pay for child-related expenses prior to November 2023 be sufficient?

Hi all, 

I have a few questions:

I received my permanent resident card in 2017 and my US husband and I just recently divorced. I know I can apply for citizenship based on physical presence; however, if I was a stay at home mom during 2020 and 2021, how can I demonstrate that I have not "willfully failed or refused to support dependents"? I gave birth in 2020 to our second child and we did have a joint checking account, but my husband was the primary breadwinner. I did "support" in other ways such as attending parenting classes so does this count?

Thanks for any help. 

Yes, so all the children are his. I do have a limited license legal technician I'm going to be retaining to sit in on our mediation and file the parenting plan/divorce paperwork. I guess I'm wondering if there's a document that outlines exactly what the Affidavit requires so that I can bring it to the mediation. For example, if I am going to be living in our family home for the next 6 months, I'm guessing he would still be required to provide me housing and food while still a permanent resident? Any insight is helpful. Thanks

Hi all,

My USC husband and I (a permanent resident from Canada) have three young kiddos (6,3,13mths) and he has left our family (rented) home. He was the one to sign the Affidavit of Support. We’ve been married for 7 years, he is unwilling to work on the marriage anymore (although this has been very seldom anyways) and he wants a divorce (hoping to go through a mediator later on).
 

I am currently a stay at home mom as the primary caregiver and try to work on my bookkeeping business when I can.

We are in Washington State which is a community property state and have approx. $20,000 in debt (although the creditors are going after him since the cards were in his name). If I stay in the US instead of returning to Canada (and hopefully being able to bring my kids with me), is he required to pay my portion of the debt also or what are the limitations of the Affidavit? Thanks

5 minutes ago, Lemonslice said:

You need an attorney to represent you for the divorce, and to work out a custody agreement.  Relocation with your children might, or might not, be possible. Take care. 

Do you think it's possible for us to create a parenting plan and then file the paperwork that we could just abide by?

Has anyone gotten divorced from their partner after becoming a permanent resident? This morning, I discovered my husband emotionally cheating with over 100 people on Tinder and other social sites. I confronted him about it and he does not want to go forward with reconciliation, just a divorce. We have two young children here in Washington State. I am not working (youngest just turned 1 year) and not sure what to do at this point. Ideally, I would like to bring them with me back to Canada. If I do this, my permanent residency will be abandoned. Does anyone suggest becoming a US citizen first and then doing so or just returning back to their own country? What else should I consider?

Thank you

6 minutes ago, Chicken9999 said:

Lol no

I don’t know how this is funny? It’s a serious question and I certainly don’t want to be deemed a “public charge” per the links below, and it affect my immigration:

https://www.ilrc.org/public-charge
 

https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/receiving-public-benefits-travel-potential-inadmissibility-green-card-holder.html

Hi Everyone, 

The office I work at just decided to close for two weeks starting tomorrow due to the Coronavirus here in Washington State. My removal of conditions is still processing (it has been over 13 months now). Is there a risk to me applying for unemployment benefits? 

Thanks!

5 hours ago, LoRo said:

Hi 

i did my biometric appointment yesterday at San Francisco field office. Today as a miracle I was able to login with my case number on the old website and it says fingerprint review was completed! I was also able to see my inquiries about not receiving NOA and my amendment request  which was completed😌. 

Just did my biometrics on Monday. What is the old USCIS website address? 

Thanks

Hi Everyone,

For those who have filed their I-751, how soon after filing was your biometrics appointment?

Thanks!

Hi Everyone,

Our adjustment of status interview is in a couple weeks and I am assembling everything as per the USCIS instructions mailed to us.

My question is for things like greeting cards from family or between both my husband and me and receipts, are we required to bring the originals to the interview? We didn't submit these when I applied to adjust status. They are quite bulky in my accordion binder and just wondering if I can bring just copies instead?

Thanks!

Hi Everyone,

Just found out today that our marriage-based interview is next month in Seattle (very excited as we applied back in September!). Is it necessary to bring all the evidence I submitted for the K1 visa as well or should I just bring evidence from what I sent for the Adjustment of Status application and evidence since then?

Also, we submitted an employer's employment verification letter with the same Adjustment of Status application last fall. We are planning on bringing my spouse's W2s from last year and his pay stubs upto our interview date, but is it necessary to also get an updated employment lettter?

Thanks!

Thank you so much for your help Gitana!

3 hours ago, dkunkle said:

We are in almost exactly the same situation. I'm U.S. resident, husband is Canadian and had only Canadian income last year. He got his green card mid-year so he is dual status.

Can you share the name of the cross-border tax company you talked to? I'm curious as to what they quoted you for the cost to file your taxes.

 

I'm researching all of this and will report back here to share whatever i find. Maybe we can conquer these questions together.

I will PM you the quote.