Crazy Cat

Can you clarify what that is?

1.. That depends on you and your spouse. Many people complete the process themselves, while others either need or want professional help. Some people are capable of navigating the process themselves, while others find otherwise. Some people want pro guidance. It really depends on you. 2. The spousal visa process will, likely, take about 18 months. It could take a little longer. 3. She will be able to interview in her choice of country of legal residence or her home country when the time comes. 4. See #3 above. 5. Study the guide...ask questions as needed. We are here to help. 6. The I-130 and supporting documents are sent first (Read the guide). Later, at the NVC stage, the I-864 will be sent along with more documents. This is a multi-step process. 7. Per other VJ members, the average processing time is about 18 months. 8. You, the petitioner, will file the I-130. The I-130a, filed with the I-130, will concern the foreign spouse. The immigration process requires a great deal of Knowledge, Planning, Time, Patience, and a significant amount of Money. It is quite a ride...believe me. Welcome to Visa Journey. You have found the best source of accurate DIY immigration info on the web!!

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Unless the OP misrepresented himself/herself at POE, there likely won't be a discussion of prior intent at the Adjustment of Status interview. I have seen only one case denied at the interview for misrep of intent. In that case, the applicant made specific statements during a secondary inspection in which she stated "I will not adjust status" to an officer. Later, during the interview, the written interview notes and statement from secondary were used to charge her with misrep. We never heard back from the spouse, who was seeking help here. Intent is normally determined at the point of entry. I have seen no other cases in which the subject even arose during the interview. There could be cases, but I know of no others. ...just my observations here on VJ.

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Normal. Use the receipt number you received after paying the immigrant fee to track your Green card.

I would either stay the course with the first package. Otherwise, you could end up with two paid I-485s in the system...and that would cause a problem.

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Yes, I have....but people arriving with open envelopes is extremely rare. Honestly, I wouldn't worry about it. I would expect most all airports have had new US immigrants transiting through.

Our USCIS officer gave me the option to stay in the room while he conducted my wife's N-400 interview (after the I-751 part of the interview). We declined the offer, so I was escorted to the waiting area while my wife aced the citizenship tests.....😄

They aren't going to send you home for an opened envelope. At most, plan to spend some extra time in secondary. Relax and try to enjoy the journey....

Never heard of that. Don't drive yourself crazy with the "What if.." game.

You are not an LPR. You are a US citizen. Too much time has passed.

I speculate she received the letter that some conditional green card holders get 90 days prior to expiration to remind them to file the I-751.

Agree 100%. This is fixable, but with some explaining to USCIS.

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OP posted a screen shot of an I-90 status.

If an I-751 was never submitted: Step 1: Get her home to the US by whatever means possible. Step 2: IMMEDIATELY file an I-751 package with a letter explaining that she sent an I-90 by mistake. Once they get her I-751, USCIS will issue her a new extension letter extending the expiration date on her card by 4 years. That will make the new expiration date 1/3/2026....and it will allow her to travel.

I'm surprised she hasn't received the "You are out of status" letter from USCIS if the I-751 was never filed.

So, she never filed an I-751?

Green Card expired in 2022......she has been traveling on a possibly invalid extension letter........and her I-751 is way overdue.

@Zumbadaddy, did you file an I-90 to renew a 2 year Green Card? Your timeline shows marriage was in 2019. If she was supposed to file an I-751, but she filed an I-90 instead, you have a big issue ahead. She should have filed to Remove Conditions on her 2 year Green Card. This could complicate her current situation. This needs to be addressed like yesterday!!!

Wait a minute.....Why was an I-90 filed? Wasn't this a 2 year Green Card? Your timeline seems to indicate she received a 2 year card.

What???!!??? How can they ever U turn from that kind of loss? On another subject, with a gas-powered vehicle you can usually expect to, hopefully, get a piece of your cost back when you trade-in a few year down the road. Can you imagine the trade-in value of an EV which is close to battery change time? You might have to pay the dealer to take your trade-in.