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    randomstairs got a reaction from OldUser in Travel on a green card - total time allowed   
    You should not stay outside the US for more than 6 months at a time to maintain the continuous presence for the naturalization purposes. If you are absent for more than 6 months (and less than a year), the burden of proof is on you to show that you have not broken the continuous presence. For naturalization purposes you have to be physically in the US for 30 months within the last 5 years (if applying based on the 5-year residency).
     
    I don't know where the "6 months within a year" is coming from. You can travel abroad for 11.5 months out of a year and you may be just fine in terms of maintaining the LPR status. On the other hand, staying only 3 months abroad, with other factors included (such as working abroad and not having strong ties to the US), can put your status in jeopardy. 
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    randomstairs reacted to OldUser in Travel on a green card - total time allowed   
    6 months is for continuous residence requirement which is important for N-400. You should not have any trip exceeding 6 months at any point as GC holder, otherwise you'd break continuous residence for naturalization purposes. Say, today you returned from a 6.5 months trip overseas. This means you start counting eligibility date for N-400 from today, not when your GC started. So it would be 3 or 5 years from today. If you go again for over 6 months, your "clock" will reset again.
    If you do a lot of trips such as 4 months out, two weeks in, you'll eventually find  a CBP who will give you NTA or ask to sign I-407.
     
    You should not be absent from the US for over 1 year at a time also. This could result in losing LPR status. Again, the "clock" resets, again CBP may conclude you abandoned LPR status.
     
    Even if you don't spend more than 6 months or 1 year at a time, if you travel back and forth, don't forget for N-400 you need to spend at least 50% of the time in the US. And you'll have to provide all trip dates. So start keeping track of trips and countries visited in Excel / Google sheet. E.g. when you left, when you came back and what countries you visited.
     
    Don't spend too much time outside of the US, as I-751 would be harder to approve with no ties / jobs / lease in the US.
     
    You should at least maintain bank accounts and lease in the US do demonstrate some ties. If you don't keep ties and use GC as fancy visa instead of living in the US, you will lose residency and won't be able to naturalize. 
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    randomstairs got a reaction from Boiler in DCF in London - need physical passport?   
    They can apply for a second passport (if British). Having multiple visa processes in parallel is a qualifying reason. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/additional-passports/additional-passports-accessible
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    randomstairs reacted to OldUser in Lost Green Card After I-797C Notice   
    I doubt you will receive replacement card with I-751 pending. However, to get I-551 stamp that could be used for proof of status, USCIS typically wants to see I-90.
     
    You can try getting Infopass and getting passport stamp before filing I-90. If successful, you don't need it.
     
    Extension letter on its own is worthless. Extension letters also won't extend the stamp.
     
    Police report is useful to prove you did due diligence when naturalizing. 
     
    Of course you will receive 10 year GC eventually if you don't apply for N-400.
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    randomstairs got a reaction from OldUser in Lost Green Card After I-797C Notice   
    If you've already filed a police report, the card is invalid (or it will be, if it reaches the CBP and other agencies). The I-90 the way to go at this point. 
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    randomstairs reacted to Family in Jamaican Embassy/Medical Exam   
    Out of curiosity..I searched and would you believe Expired vaccines are a thing in Jamaica. Granted this link is dated but shows they are still convincing people it’s safe.

    https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20210412/cmo-no-risk-all-covid-vaccines-labelled-expire-tomorrow#google_vignette
    CMO: No risk at all from COVID vaccines labelled to expire tomorrow
     
    Jamaican health officials are seeking to calm anxiety about the AstraZeneca vaccines following the revelation that the current batch expires Tuesday.
      WhatsAppShare   Published:Monday | April 12, 2021 | 10:21 AM
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    randomstairs reacted to OldUser in When do you receive your naturalization certificate?   
    You get it on the day you take oath.
     
    When you apply for a US passport you may need to send it with paperwork. Yes, the original. Yes, scary stuff!
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    randomstairs got a reaction from Boiler in EB2 NIW - DS-260 Current Employer field Issue   
    A1: Your unemployment status should not affect the likelihood of getting to the interview. 
    A2: 
    You should NOT change your field of concentration from the one your NIW was approved for. Yes, your visa could be rejected if you change the industry (the field of concentration). 
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    randomstairs got a reaction from OldUser in i-485 - What is an immigrant visa?   
    She hasn't applied for an immigrant visa, so the answer to the question should indeed be NO. I don't think the Cuban Humanitarian Parole counts as an IV. 
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    randomstairs got a reaction from Crazy Cat in i-485 - What is an immigrant visa?   
    She hasn't applied for an immigrant visa, so the answer to the question should indeed be NO. I don't think the Cuban Humanitarian Parole counts as an IV. 
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    randomstairs got a reaction from OldUser in Do I need to visit SSN office after becomming citizen?   
    I had to visit the office as I was unable to find the option for updating the citizenship status online. You need to do it because potential employers (e-verify), election officials, local gov agencies (DMV), etc, may refer to the common database. You should also update the status at your DMV. 
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    randomstairs got a reaction from millefleur in No Green Card in Canada, but need to return to the US   
    Crossing the border at a Port of Entry by land should work. She may have to pay a small penalty fee at the PoE for entering without proper documentation. Of course, filing the I-90 would be better.
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    randomstairs got a reaction from Dashinka in No Green Card in Canada, but need to return to the US   
    Crossing the border at a Port of Entry by land should work. She may have to pay a small penalty fee at the PoE for entering without proper documentation. Of course, filing the I-90 would be better.
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    randomstairs got a reaction from OldUser in USCIS inbox message currently stuck for 1 year   
    I wouldn't create a new account. The system is already glitchy as you can see. Two accounts can seriously complicate the N-400 application when the time comes. If your account is otherwise functional, you should probably just ignore the AI "help" in the future. Call USCIS instead, if need be.  
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    randomstairs reacted to OldUser in Passport Renewal Processing Time   
    I just Googled, for Russia passport should be valid 6 months beyond visa validity. E.g. should have at least 3 years and 6 months at time of granting visa in OP's case.
     
    I vote for new passport with both hands OR getting a short visit visa in the interim.
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    randomstairs got a reaction from OldUser in Passport Renewal Processing Time   
    I can confirm this for the US (a visa in an old passport is still valid). I don't know how other countries do it. Inquire at the consulate where you'll be applying for the visa. 
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    randomstairs got a reaction from Laure&Colin in Those tax transcripts   
    No, it's not necessary. But it is recommended. 
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    randomstairs got a reaction from OldUser in Impact of divorce on Employment Based green card for naturalization   
    They rarely ask about work history even with EB cases. You're not required to work for the sponsoring employer at all. There may be a red flag if you quit like 2 weeks after receiving a green card, but that's about it. 
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    randomstairs got a reaction from GreenUS in Impact of divorce on Employment Based green card for naturalization   
    They rarely ask about work history even with EB cases. You're not required to work for the sponsoring employer at all. There may be a red flag if you quit like 2 weeks after receiving a green card, but that's about it. 
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    randomstairs got a reaction from Family in Impact of divorce on Employment Based green card for naturalization   
    They rarely ask about work history even with EB cases. You're not required to work for the sponsoring employer at all. There may be a red flag if you quit like 2 weeks after receiving a green card, but that's about it. 
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    randomstairs reacted to strawberry111 in GREEN CARD APPROVED IN 36 DAYS!!!   
    GREEN CARD APPROVED IN 36 DAYS !!! 🥳🥳🥳
     
     
    AOS Concurrent filling timeline : 
    07/17/2023 Come with B1/B2 Visa
    12/27/2023 Married
    01/19/2024 Send all AOS Docs
    02/16/2024 Biometrics
    02/17/2024 I-765 APPROVAL
    02/23/2024 I-130 Actively reviewed
    02/24/2024 I-485 APPROVED!!!!
    02/26/2024 I-130 APPROVED
     
    *) NO INTERVIEW
    *) INDONESIAN NATIONALS
    *) NO RFE
    *) NO LAWYER
    *) SENDING MEDICAL EXAM FROM THE START
    NBC Lee's Summit.
    Local office Seattle.
     
     
    Don't lose hope guys. It will be your time soon 😇

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    randomstairs reacted to OldUser in Naturalization   
    This sounds like a law exam question 😃
     
    Technically, if your kid permanently resides in the US and was on a temporary trip under 6 months, they should become a US citizen when you naturalize. You'd have to get them a US passport to come back.
     
    This is not a legal advice, I'm not 100% sure your kid is a US citizen, but most likely is 
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    randomstairs reacted to Crazy Cat in Worried about filing N-400 with an incorrect resident since date on my GC   
    I don't see an issue.  Good luck.  You will be rid of USCIS soon.
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    randomstairs got a reaction from MaSC in getting a visa after GC abandonment   
    I honestly think that you have a good chance of getting the visa because formally abandoning the LPR status strongly signals against an immigration attempt. Of course, answer all the questions truthfully and explain.
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    randomstairs got a reaction from Dashinka in getting a visa after GC abandonment   
    I honestly think that you have a good chance of getting the visa because formally abandoning the LPR status strongly signals against an immigration attempt. Of course, answer all the questions truthfully and explain.
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