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That means PP photos are needed for spousal petition only not for other family petitions. So don't worry.

You can only go through Seoul. 
Busan doesn't handle immigrant visas. 
Believe it or not, Korea is one of the faster consulates. 
You could get lucky and have the I-130 approved in 3-4 months.  
Otherwise you're waiting just like the rest of us. 😅
 

More than 15 years but he would need to remain single being sponsored by LPR parents, at least until Citizenship. And even that route will not be quick.

Does the mother want to stay in the US while she waits for EAD and AP or does she want to return to Korea and wait out the process? 
Your wife's process was fairly quick but these days EAD and AP are taking 6-8 months and sometimes longer. 
Not sure how long it will take to get a GC from your field office. 
 
We are currently going through Seoul and the first half of the process (Approval of I-130) takes anywhere between 3-12 months (sometimes longer) and it is not country specific. 
You'll then have to upload documents to NVC and currently the process takes 3 months (also not country specific)
Waiting time from DQ to Interview doesn't appear to be backlogged. 
 
Two IR5 cases I can find (on a Korean forum)
 
Filed IR5 in 2020 (didn't state when)
Transferred to NVC March 2021
Submit DS260 October 21st 
Interview Notification Mid December 2021 (Seoul usually sends out interview notices in the middle of the month)
Interview: Mid February 
(this person appears to have delayed the process at NVC stage)
 
Second Case
Filed:  December 2020
NOA2: March 4, 2021
Submitted documents to NVC: April 21, 2021 
DQed: May 27, 2021
Interview letter: June 13, 2021
Interview: July 16, 2021. 
 
It appears the waiting time between DQ and Interview is fairly short and matches IR1/CR1 dates. (about 2 months after DQ).
 
 
 
 
 

AOS Checklist
Cover Letter listing Table of Contents (Check Payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security - $1,225.00)  
Form I-485 (completed and signed by non-US Citizen/beneficiary)
Form G-1145  Form I-944 (Declaration of Self-Sufficiency with applicable supporting documents.) Copy of beneficiary's Passport with biographical page  Copy of beneficiary's K1 Visa from Passport and entry stamp  Copy of NOA2 Approval letter (from K1 process)  I-94  Copy of beneficiary's Birth Certificate  translation of birth certificate (if needed) Certified copy of Marriage License  Passport Photos (2) name written on the back  Copy of DS-3025   
Form I-864 (completed and signed by USC) (goes with form I-485)
Proof of USC's citizenship (copy of birth certificate, copy of passport bio page, or other) 2019, 2018 (optional), and 2017 (optional) Tax Return (with W-2) or Transcripts (transcripts are better if you can get them) Employment Verification letter (updated one - not the one used during K1 process)  Pay stubs (last 3 months)   
Form I-765 (completed and signed by non-US Citizen/beneficiary)
Copy of beneficiary's Passport with biographical page  Copy of beneficiary's K1 Visa from Passport and entry stamp  I-94  Passport Photos (2) name written on the back  Copy of NOA2 (from K1 process)   
Form I-131 (completed and signed by non-US Citizen/beneficiary)
Copy of beneficiary's Passport with biographical page  Copy of beneficiary's K1 Visa from Passport and entry stamp  I-94  Passport Photos (2) name written on the back  Copy of NOA2 (from K1 process  
 
Be sure to double check for the current fees as fees do sometimes increase, so please check. Additionally check the forms as listed above i.e., current version and or edition date, there has been changes to various forms since February 24, 2020. Consider sending tax transcripts instead of the 1040, and W2's. Also consider preparing a cover letter for each form in addition to the main cover letter.
 
Make sure you send long form birth certificates and not the short form. IMPORTANT: Form I-944 has quite a bit of supporting documents that go with it depending on your situation, be sure to read the instructions for this form carefully. Many people have gotten a RFE for this form so be sure to pay CLOSE attention when filing it out. Hope this helps in your preparation of your AOS. When in doubt ask questions.
 
Please consider filing the I-131 and the I-765 even if you don't think you'll need them right now. You never know what changes your life will have on down the road, so I recommend you file these two forms from the start. There is no extra charge to file them with your AOS and it's much much easier to submit them all at once.

Don't be short sighted about your future.
What do you want your marriage to look like?
 
Research the AOS process in your state and find out when GC interviews. 
Also research driver's license and see if she'll be able to drive while she waits the 6-8 months for EAD and AP. 
Do you have the financial resources to support the both of you while she is unable to work? 
Do you live in an area where she can get around without your help? 
 
If she is okay with not working for 6-8 months (maybe more) you can also consider getting married now and adjusting status before her current stay ends. 
Or apply for the K1 now and wait 9-12 months for NOA2 then check to see how long it will take to schedule an interview in Sweden.
Check out this thread to see the difference between K1 and CR1 for Sweden:
 
 
If it is important that your partner is able to continue working while you go through this process, get married now then file an I-130 for consular processing.
As she is on ESTA she should be able to visit the US while you wait out the process. 
 
None of this is quick, cheap or easy. You need to figure out what type of relationship you want to have for the next 1-3 years. 
 

N 400 - Filed Online 02/06/2020
Biometrics Notice - 02/08/2020 

Thank you!!!

@PonJor @Luckycuds @bzbee @DutchMex @Stand firm @Soley @Victoria84 
 
Please tag anyone else that has been updating the spreadsheet regularly.
 
I have RESTORED the spreadsheet as of Oct 14th.  The alterations started on the 17th and much of the data was deleted / changed.  I also put the NEW users for the past few months in order of "Filing Date"  

So if anyone has update any info since the 14th, please check / update.

P.S. @mikedany I went back through the many revisions and I found your old comments and updated the latest spreadsheet with them.
 
-John
 
 
 
 

@PonJor @Luckycuds @bzbee @DutchMex @Stand firm @Soley @Victoria84 
 
Please tag anyone else that has been updating the spreadsheet regularly.
 
I have RESTORED the spreadsheet as of Oct 14th.  The alterations started on the 17th and much of the data was deleted / changed.  I also put the NEW users for the past few months in order of "Filing Date"  

So if anyone has update any info since the 14th, please check / update.

P.S. @mikedany I went back through the many revisions and I found your old comments and updated the latest spreadsheet with them.
 
-John
 
 
 
 

Guys I think I am the original owner of the spreadsheet.  Someone is seems made a copy a while back and changed my spreadsheet a lot with calculation etc and that is what you guys have been using since Feb.  Back when I first set this up, I had it locked down but then people complained so I unlocked it.  I am trying to restore my original with the new data.  I will also then lock it down and ask for regulars on here to volunteer to help admin in.


 

Hi everyone.
 
I have updated the spreadsheet again to use the Oath Date when Approved = "Yes" and there is an Oath Date entered. Otherwise, it will continue to use the Estimated Completion Date to figure out how many months it is taking.  This will give more accurate information and then we can compare Estimated Date vs Actual Date which I also added as a new column.
 
Please Do not forget to update your information.

Feb 2020 N400 Filers
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ejnUze1-LBRVcSUuXgsDR247G4bpImpUtFHL_xvtQ3w/edit#gid=492990081

Hope this helps!
 
 

Hi everyone.
 
I have updated the spreadsheet again to use the Oath Date when Approved = "Yes" and there is an Oath Date entered. Otherwise, it will continue to use the Estimated Completion Date to figure out how many months it is taking.  This will give more accurate information and then we can compare Estimated Date vs Actual Date which I also added as a new column.
 
Please Do not forget to update your information.

Feb 2020 N400 Filers
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ejnUze1-LBRVcSUuXgsDR247G4bpImpUtFHL_xvtQ3w/edit#gid=492990081

Hope this helps!
 
 

Hi Just got an update today for EAC Vermont!!
Does it mean they will send a new card?
Case Was Approved
On February 28, 2020, we approved your Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, Receipt Number EAC1990049XXX. We sent you an approval notice. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you do not receive your approval notice by March 14, 2020, please go to www.uscis.gov/e-request. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

Sorry I had it in my signature file but I think some turn off the feature so they sometimes cant read it.
 
01/21/2019 [ Day 000 ] ROC package mailed out by UPS due to gov shutdown ( I-751, sent 20 days late )
01/23/2019 [ Day 002 ] Delivered to Lewisville TX and signed by Edwards
01/29/2019 [ Day 008 ] Check cashed by USCIS Dallas
02/01/2019 [ Day 011 ] Received NOA I-797 receipt # EACxxxx ( Received Date - Jan 23, Notice Date - Jan 28 )
02/25/2019 [ Day 035 ] Received bio-metrics appointment letter ( Notice Date: - Feb 15 2019 )
03/04/2019 [ Day 042 ] Bio-metrics Appointment at Elizabeth, NJ ( Completed )
01/23/2020 [ Day 367 ] I-751 Approved and card ordered. ( Mailed out Jan 27 2020 )
01/30/2020 [ Day 374 ] New Greencard Delivered

Went for my biometrics this morning.  Was in and out within 20 minutes.  
 
It was fast, and much like my i751, they only snapped a photo and took one print from my right hand.  I asked the technician about having the i751 transferred to complete both at once and he said it's not standard procedure, so I'm hoping he's just unaware about that happening, because my estimated case completion is now April 2020 (was originally May), and I will be SO upset if my n400 will be approved but in limbo until that awful i751 gets adjusidicated (filed 386 days ago).  
 
Nearing the end of the process feels SO awesome!

Most people's ROC has been 12 - 18 month on average.  I don't know why you were expecting something different.

Hi Everyone, I have updated the Google Sheets File borrowing some stuff from the Jan filer's file and also adding in some other things such as drop downs and some conditional formatting.  Please be careful when you update the file.  I also left the old sheet in the file so that people can see that the data was not altered.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ejnUze1-LBRVcSUuXgsDR247G4bpImpUtFHL_xvtQ3w/edit#gid=492990081
 
 

Most people's ROC has been 12 - 18 month on average.  I don't know why you were expecting something different.

Hi Everyone, I have updated the Google Sheets File borrowing some stuff from the Jan filer's file and also adding in some other things such as drop downs and some conditional formatting.  Please be careful when you update the file.  I also left the old sheet in the file so that people can see that the data was not altered.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ejnUze1-LBRVcSUuXgsDR247G4bpImpUtFHL_xvtQ3w/edit#gid=492990081
 
 

Attention to all users who has access to the Google spreadsheet, please be careful when you edit or view the file. Someone messed up the file and I had recover the older version. Please be careful. Thank you

Sounds good.. thanks.. looks like it's taking about a year for people to get approved on their i751. Hopefully mine too.
 
Thanks

Got a text back and check my online account just now.
 
Pretty cool estimation time, when down from June 2020 to March 2020.
Filled 1/21/2020

Just popping in here to give my update.  
I-751 was approved on 1/23/2020. Card and approval letter received on 1/30/2020.
 
 

Just popping in here to give my update.  
I-751 was approved on 1/23/2020. Card and approval letter received on 1/30/2020.