Crazy Cat

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This is a link to US consulate services in Greece: https://gr.usembassy.gov/uscis-services/?_ga=2.5843191.53061689.1754829549-383692143.1754829549

Generally, extensions are done at the consulate level. However, since DOS (NVC) doesn't have it yet, they likely won't. You need to be proactive and ask USCIS to extend it. Normally, approved I-129fs can be extended in 4 month increments up to a year.

100% necessary. The extension letter is not valid without the expired Green card. You aren't authorized to travel back to the US without it. You might need to contact a US Consulate for a boarding foil. Another option is to get to Canada and do a land crossing. Another option: Have someone express the Green Card to you. If you can get to the US border, you can get in, although you will be vetted in secondary.

I would do this: 1. Contact USCIS and request a 4 month extension. 2. Contact Senator and ask them to verify the status. That might nudge USCIS.

What is the status on USCIS?

If that happened, you could try to adjust status through your wife (if she agrees). You would have to convince USCIS that you are in a bona fide marriage. That might be an uphill battle, but you could try.

If I recall correctly, there was a member here a year or so ago who withdrew a K-1, then "rescinded" the withdrawal. All went well until an I-485 was submitted. USCIS found the original withdrawal. I think the solution was to file an I-130 and a new I-485 since the beneficiary was already in the US. There are also other cases, in VJ history, in which USCIS later discovered withdrawn petitions. This has happened as late as N-400 adjudication. In one case, USCIS made an exception and allowed the petition to remain valid. I would think the best practice resolution for anyone who wants to rescind a withdrawal is just to file a new petition.

I would plan for the possibility of questions after the I-485 submission. Good luck. Keep us updated.

OK. Good. At least they didn't let the I-129f expire.

What is the status on USCIS?

Another big issue, imo, is that the head OF DHS says anyone detained and deported might never be able to return to the US. But if you self deport after this much time, you get a ban. This is a very difficult situation.

No, you will not. Registration is required for all citizens and Green card holders between 18 and 26.

This article says there is a new policy: I can't vouch for it's accuracy. Hopefully, you escaped this new requirement. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/uscis-tightens-green-card-rules-for-marriage-based-cases-adds-mandatory-interviews/ar-AA1JY4IW To combat these issues, USCIS has implemented a more rigorous scrutiny process. This includes mandatory in-person interviews for couples applying for a green card through marriage. The focus is on verifying the authenticity of the relationship, requiring applicants to provide extensive documentation such as joint financial records, photographs, and affidavits from friends and family.

I think that means the interview is the next step. Besides, I have read that all new and pending I-485s will be scheduled for interviews.

You will likely have an interview before approval decision can be made.

So, your I-485 was approved? Your timeline indicates otherwise.

What you have listed SHOULD be fine, imho. Our Immigration Officer in our interview wanted to see driver's licenses with same address, bank statements, leases. Documents generated during a marriage showing life together is key. Good luck. This is what we sent in our package: For ROC Apartment lease with both our names & signatures Joint bank checking acct statements since wife's arrival in June 2017. Deed for new home with both our names Mortgage Lender Letter with both our names. Credit Cards showing both on joint account with same card number. Amazon delivery label showing both names and our current address. Wife's Military Dependent ID card showing me as the sponsor. Tricare Eligibility Letter showing both of us together. Military pay statement showing wife as my benefic. Texas Health Care Directives appointing each other as sole health care proxy(Advanced Directives) Our Texas driver's licenses with same address for both of us 2018 Joint Tax ReturnTax Returns Pictures of us on special occasions here in the US. Car Insurance Cards showing both of us as insured drivers for our car Boarding Passes for Las Vegas Valentine Day Trip 2019 Utility application showing both our names for our current address

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Yes

When my wife submitted her N-400 (online), our I-751 had been pending for 40....yes, 40...months. Four months after submitting the N-400, both it and the I-751 were approved during a combo interview. BTW, great point about the citizenship test changes in the near future.

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Yes. I would return sooner.

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