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    Scandi got a reaction from dwheels76 in Question about K1 Extension   
    They just weren't caught. 
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    Scandi got a reaction from COPK in I-485 Processing Time 2023   
    Fire the attorney - file on your own like the rest of us. You have already wasted $4000 on a lawyer that never even sent your petition, who did nothing for you. Don't keep wasting money - or time for that matter.
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    Scandi reacted to Crazy Cat in I-485 Processing Time 2023   
    Who is "She"?  Op has been in contact with lazy attorney.   USCIS has not cashed the OP's check.   There is no receipt.
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    Scandi got a reaction from Crazy Cat in Question about K1 Extension   
    Agreed, I edited my post to mention the ceremony. 
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    Scandi got a reaction from Dashinka in File N400 while I751 is pending   
    When I filed mine in Los Angeles the estimated time was 10 months, my case ended up taking slightly over 10 months. The estimation time changed after my interview was scheduled, but the whole process stayed true to the very first estimation. So in my case it was also very accurate. 
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    Scandi got a reaction from mepck in Approval without interview Form I-751   
    It's very common, tons of us never had an interview for ROC. The general "rule" is if you had an interview for AOS, you don't get one for ROC. Obviously an IO can request an interview for anybody if they feel there's something fishy going on or if the evidence isn't enough, but generally you don't get one for ROC if you had one for AOS. 
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    Scandi got a reaction from Crazy Cat in Approval without interview Form I-751   
    That's the norm, you have an interview for one or the other, usually not both. 
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    Scandi got a reaction from OldUser in Approval without interview Form I-751   
    It's very common, tons of us never had an interview for ROC. The general "rule" is if you had an interview for AOS, you don't get one for ROC. Obviously an IO can request an interview for anybody if they feel there's something fishy going on or if the evidence isn't enough, but generally you don't get one for ROC if you had one for AOS. 
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    Scandi reacted to Sam Burns in Steps to Apply for Green Card being in the US (please read, need help!!!)   
    People are as meticulous here as the USCIS is. Never forget that. No one wants to waste their time on bogus posts or fake accounts.
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    Scandi got a reaction from Crazy Cat in How to find a passport appointment?   
    All I needed to do was to update the website over and over until an appointment popped up. Only took a few minutes, people cancel their appointments all the time, snag one of those.
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    Scandi got a reaction from Timona in SSN problem and query   
    There is no such thing as "Homeland security updating SSN status". You need to go to a SSA office that knows what they are doing, as the person you talked to lied to you or simply didn't know any better. I myself had to go to two different offices here in Los Angeles before I could apply for my SSN. The first person at the first office also told lies. 
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    Scandi got a reaction from OldUser in SSN problem and query   
    There is no such thing as "Homeland security updating SSN status". You need to go to a SSA office that knows what they are doing, as the person you talked to lied to you or simply didn't know any better. I myself had to go to two different offices here in Los Angeles before I could apply for my SSN. The first person at the first office also told lies. 
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    Scandi got a reaction from Chancy in Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS after case closed   
    Yup, there can definitely be an error with the system, where it changes the status for no reason. Many of us had this happen in 2017, we received approval messages for petitions that were approved a year ago. 
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    Scandi got a reaction from HF & HB in Is Form i751 needed or not?   
    Well that's good then, they have records of the i-90 and that you sent it in good time. It does unfortunately take "forever" for something that should be easy and quick to fix. 
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    Scandi got a reaction from HF & HB in Is Form i751 needed or not?   
    The reason you got the letter is because in USCIS system you're a conditional greencard holder and should file for ROC. This is why it's important to file the i-90 for correction the second you receive the card with the wrong info on it, so it's corrected before the system thinks you should file your ROC. So at this point, since it doesn't appear that you have had it corrected, you will be "flagged" in the system if you don't file for ROC, and since you're technically not a conditional greencard holder you can't file for ROC. It's a catch 22. 

    While many applicants file their ROC too late and are just fine, even by several years, others receive letters about their status being terminated and a notice to appear in immigration court. So be prepared that this COULD potentially happen. In the end you will be fine as it's not your error, but not having your status corrected at day 1 could lead to some extra work and headaches.
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    Scandi got a reaction from OldUser in Mistake in green card   
    Yes, you probably need to show the letter that you have filed an i-90 in order to get the stamp. 
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    Scandi got a reaction from johnnyI129F in US Entries record requested for - N400 interview base on 3 years marriage   
    You just write down all your travels outside the US on the N-400 form, and bring every single passport you have. That's all I needed, the IO wanted to see 2 of my 3 passports. Pretty much just my oldest (with the K-1 visa in it) and my newest. 
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    Scandi got a reaction from Rocio0010 in N400 based on three years- looking for feedback!   
    Nope, not a criminal matter at all. 
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    Scandi got a reaction from JoooonMoi in Post-AOS optional To-Do's?   
    Like someone else mentioned, start preparing for ROC by collecting evidence. They will want to see evidence from the entire marriage. You can't start preparing for ROC too early, in fact, you have probably already started since the day you got married. 
     
    Regarding SSA, yes you definitely should update your status with SSA to get an unrestricted SS card. This because if you were to lose your greencard you will have a hard time getting a new job with a restricted SSN. A SS card that says "valid for work only with DHS authorization" means the employer will want to see this authorization - something you can't if you have lost your greencard. With an unrestricted SSN you don't need to show your greencard (SS card and drivers license/ID is enough), so it won't matter if you have lost it, for job seeking purposes. 
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    Scandi got a reaction from Adventine in Black and white printouts for ROC packet?   
    I printed everything in black and white on regular copy paper, including photos. The photos aren't that important anyway, so don't worry about that. 
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    Scandi got a reaction from Duncan21 in N-400 Name change during interview   
    Because it's so simple, easy and for free when you do it during the N-400 process. At several field offices you don't need to wait any extra time for an oath ceremony when you have a name change, I personally only waited 4 business days (had interview on a Thursday, the field office's next oath was the following Tuesday). We are many who had name changes without having to go through a judicial ceremony, we just had a regular ceremony at the local field office and it took 10 minutes. 

    Had I waited to have my name changed until afterwards, I would've had to go through court myself and pay for it, and I have no idea how long that process would've been. Instead, now USCIS did the work for me and for free. Super easy, super smooth, no extra work on my part other than filling out my new name on the form. 

    EDIT, I looked up what a name change AFTER the naturalization would've been like for me:

    "You pay a $435-$450 filing fee. If you can’t afford the fee, you can ask the court to waive it. The clerk will give you a date when a judge will make a decision.
    A judge will make a decision in about 2 to 3 months after you complete a few more steps."

    So, pretty much super expensive, more work AND would've taken A LOT longer than the 4 days I had to wait. 
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    Scandi got a reaction from Chancy in Post-AOS optional To-Do's?   
    Like someone else mentioned, start preparing for ROC by collecting evidence. They will want to see evidence from the entire marriage. You can't start preparing for ROC too early, in fact, you have probably already started since the day you got married. 
     
    Regarding SSA, yes you definitely should update your status with SSA to get an unrestricted SS card. This because if you were to lose your greencard you will have a hard time getting a new job with a restricted SSN. A SS card that says "valid for work only with DHS authorization" means the employer will want to see this authorization - something you can't if you have lost your greencard. With an unrestricted SSN you don't need to show your greencard (SS card and drivers license/ID is enough), so it won't matter if you have lost it, for job seeking purposes. 
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    Scandi got a reaction from Lemonslice in Post-AOS optional To-Do's?   
    Like someone else mentioned, start preparing for ROC by collecting evidence. They will want to see evidence from the entire marriage. You can't start preparing for ROC too early, in fact, you have probably already started since the day you got married. 
     
    Regarding SSA, yes you definitely should update your status with SSA to get an unrestricted SS card. This because if you were to lose your greencard you will have a hard time getting a new job with a restricted SSN. A SS card that says "valid for work only with DHS authorization" means the employer will want to see this authorization - something you can't if you have lost your greencard. With an unrestricted SSN you don't need to show your greencard (SS card and drivers license/ID is enough), so it won't matter if you have lost it, for job seeking purposes. 
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    Scandi got a reaction from EatBulaga in Post-AOS optional To-Do's?   
    Like someone else mentioned, start preparing for ROC by collecting evidence. They will want to see evidence from the entire marriage. You can't start preparing for ROC too early, in fact, you have probably already started since the day you got married. 
     
    Regarding SSA, yes you definitely should update your status with SSA to get an unrestricted SS card. This because if you were to lose your greencard you will have a hard time getting a new job with a restricted SSN. A SS card that says "valid for work only with DHS authorization" means the employer will want to see this authorization - something you can't if you have lost your greencard. With an unrestricted SSN you don't need to show your greencard (SS card and drivers license/ID is enough), so it won't matter if you have lost it, for job seeking purposes. 
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    Scandi got a reaction from Chancy in N-400 Name change during interview   
    Because it's so simple, easy and for free when you do it during the N-400 process. At several field offices you don't need to wait any extra time for an oath ceremony when you have a name change, I personally only waited 4 business days (had interview on a Thursday, the field office's next oath was the following Tuesday). We are many who had name changes without having to go through a judicial ceremony, we just had a regular ceremony at the local field office and it took 10 minutes. 

    Had I waited to have my name changed until afterwards, I would've had to go through court myself and pay for it, and I have no idea how long that process would've been. Instead, now USCIS did the work for me and for free. Super easy, super smooth, no extra work on my part other than filling out my new name on the form. 

    EDIT, I looked up what a name change AFTER the naturalization would've been like for me:

    "You pay a $435-$450 filing fee. If you can’t afford the fee, you can ask the court to waive it. The clerk will give you a date when a judge will make a decision.
    A judge will make a decision in about 2 to 3 months after you complete a few more steps."

    So, pretty much super expensive, more work AND would've taken A LOT longer than the 4 days I had to wait. 
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