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I had a biometrics appointment every step b1/b2, k1, aos, roc and n-400 🤷🏻‍♀️

Finally a citizen! So glad to not have to deal with USCIS anymore!

good luck to everyone waiting!

My oath ceremony letter was supposedly mailed on 6/1 but I haven’t received it yet. 
 

Received receipt, biometrics and interview letters within 3 days before that.

Very unusual, but thought you should know that you’re not alone.

Just checked and the oath ceremony letter is available online dated today 6/1 - ceremony will be on 7/4

Interview today went well and I’m approved but no timeline for taking the oath since I asked for a name change.

I didn’t have to wait long and the officer was friendly.

questions asked:

name one Indian tribe

what is the Highest court …

presidents party

how many justices in supreme court

who is the chief justice

What happened in 9/11

question to read was something about congress

and to write was the people voted for congress or something of the sorts

glad to put this part behind me and crossing fingers that the oath will be closer to home because I drove 3h each way there lol

Lawrence, MA field office and applied under 5 years rule

Even though my case has an estimated time for decision of 10 months (it had been 9 months since filing in 2/12/23), my interview was scheduled yesterday for 5/9. 
 

Field office is Lawrence, MA.

I’m applying under the 5-year rule.

Just wanted to leave this here since it’s been hard finding any timelines from Lawrence FO

I feel you.

I tried replying a million times but in the end I don’t really have much to say, as in tips or suggestions or advice, or else I myself would be in a better situation now.

Truth is I’ve been here for 4,5 years and only 90 days ago I got a somewhat good job in a field similar to my educational background in Brazil... 

Moving, I knew I’d have to adapt and whatnot but didn’t think it would be as hard as it’s been. Not only did I have to “suck it up” countless times, I felt defeated and worthless... in the end you just gotta do what you gotta do.
 

I worked retail for over 3 years, something I would’ve never done back in Brazil, but it paid my bills, gave me something to do for myself, ended up with great American references. 

Explain in your cover letter, just like you did here, why those evidences are missing. 
 

edit: 2. You can ask but it’s very unlikely they will send that back to you. NEVER send them originals unless explicitly asked.

Most doctors/ medical facilities will only see visa applicants if they already have set up their interviews, and in order to do that, you need to submit the ds160

Only as evidence of meeting, if there are entry/ exit stamps 

58 minutes ago, Ayrton said:

You don't file I-130 if you're K1. You're probably thinking about I-131, which is Advance Parole.

Just one fee for the I-485. 131 and 765 are free when filing along with AOS. 

 

The best thing you can is research. There's a lot of guides here with all the forms and evidences you need.

 

Like already said before. I doubt she's gonna have her combo card before April, and she can't travel outside the US without it.

She can travel, the problem is getting back to the US

Only a copy of your marriage certificate is needed to file

A few years back someone had a setback with their passport delivery because the correios truck was intercepted by criminals.

he had to get a new passport and work with the embassy to have another sealed envelope set up

can you do it? It’s really up to you. Should you? Not really. 
 

what’s the rush anyway? 

Paying for a taxi service won’t be much either

Don’t buy tickets without having the visa in your hand.

They won’t send another one.

you need to call uscis and explain your situation, so they can schedule you for an appointment at your nearest field office to get a passport stamp to act as your green card while you’re still waiting 

edit: remember you can apply for n400 to try and speed things up 

Oh wow, still haven’t fixed that?

did you try any of the suggestions on your last thread?

If it’s an authorized user on one of yours, yes. 

Your receipt notice should have an address at the left hand corner where your application is being processed, i would use that.

Not sure what the error is, maybe try calling and talking to a tier 2 officer so that can be corrected

It’s probably going to be up to the consulate officer to accept her as a suitable sponsor. I’d be ready with a joint sponsor anyway since she hasn’t been working in the US for at least 6 months and was working overseas the years before. 

There are plenty of examples on the ROC forum, have you looked there?

USCIS sending biometrics letter won’t trigger a case status update so unfortunately people have to keep checking their mailboxes
 

but yes, early, late, on the exact day, it’s best to go as soon as possible to get things straightened out

On 10/11/2019 at 2:11 AM, JesseTovar said:

Hi guys,

 

 Our case was sent to Nvc yesterday........finally. Just curious about green card cases at rio consulate. Do they mail you your passport with a visa to get in the USA and then you receive your green card in the states, or do they mail you your green card to you address in Brazil before you enter the states?

thanks for the help. 

As already said. You’re applying for a visa, which will be stamped on your passport and endorsed upon entry (i551?), valid for a year, which is proof of permanent residency and acts like the green card.

but to receive the actual green card, you need to pay the immigrant fee after your visa issuance. You’ll most likely get a paper info sheet from the consulate with the steps to take. 
Remember to check which address they have on your case file upon entry, as they will use that one to send the green card 

I suggest you go to your nearest posto de saúde with your vaccination card in hand and ask them to check if you’re up to date with your shots. This will save time and money going to the medical for the visa. Depending on the doctor, they can request you to take the tdap and flu from a private clinic since those two are not available for free at a posto de saúde.

I highly recommend dra Juliana from Belo Horizonte. You leave her office with your sealed medical in hand, her staff is very helpful and the tests and shots are right by her office without the need to walk long/ taxi.

edit: you can get a dt shot at the posto de saúde but not all the doctors will take that and will make you take the dtap

I’d definitely explain in your cover letter what you just posted.