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19 hours ago, OldUser said:

Just come to the US ASAP.

 

If she has a valid GC, there's 90% chance she can just come through. No need to explain anything to anybody unless asked.

 

Then she can stay in the US until she naturalizes. She can file N-400 4 years and 1 day after coming back.

 

Good luck!

 

Thanks for your reply.

11 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

You have a 10 year card.  Go with option #2.  Don't offer any information unless asked.  Refuse to sign an I-407.  Good luck.

I appreciate your reply. Thanks.

11 hours ago, nastra30 said:

Option 2. Travel to USA but don't volunteer to explain anything unless you are specifically asked by the officer. 

Is it a 10 year greencard?

Thanks for your reply. She has a 10 yr greencard.

Hello,

My wife (greencard holder) and I (us citizen) have been living abroad for the past 21 months due to my work. Before leaving I filed paperwork for a re-entry permit. Unfortunately that request was denied because it was received 3 days after we had left the USA.

I believe there are two options:

1. Apply for SB1 return visa at the consulate...her reason for being outside would be my work abroad. It takes a lot of time and resources (medical check again, etc..) to go through

2. Travel to USA and explain the situation to the immigration officer. We have a home still in the USA, as well as bank accounts, etc. We also have a US citizen 5 yr old son.

I am hoping to get any comments here on the effort it takes for getting a SB1 return visa. I would also love to hear the cons for option 2: would they send her back given her situation or give us a court date to explain the situation to a judge?

Any wisdom/advice is appreciated.

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Hello,

I am a US citizen and my wife has her green card (all conditions removed). We are moving to Korea where I will take on a new job. Do we still need to file for a re-entry permit. We are keeping a home here in the USA and we do intend to come back after 3 years.

Would appreciate your insights.

We went in to local office (San Jose) on 5/26 to request expedited processing of our AP. Officer sent a request to the processing center. They e-mailed us instructions just one business days later along with a fax number. On 6/7 the status was updated to "AP Document Was Produced".

As we were waiting for our appointment on 5/26, I asked if they could squeeze us in for Biometrics (scheduled for 5/31). No problem. 

On 5/19 we received Biometrics appointment for 5/31...22days from NOA1

2 hours ago, ahas44 said:

sam here!!

Received 5/02, and received the texts and Emails last night. We pretty much have same timeline

Looks like we do..

Check was cashed this morning. Status on USCIS site now says: "Fingerprint Fee Was Received"....

Hello All,

AOS/AP/EAD package received in Chicago on 5/3...

Just this evening, 5/9, I received text message/e-mail with case numbers. Check hasn't been cashed even.

My first submission was rejected because of wrong amount on the check as I had forgotten to include the biometrics fee.

Anyway, happy it's moving forward.

6 hours ago, cyanmavi said:

Did you send it to the Chicago lockbox?

Was the check made out to U.S. Department of Homeland Security?

Did you attach a form G-1125 to get electronic notifications?

I understand you worrying, it's been a bit of time and a few other people who sent theirs after yours have gotten notifications, but I would say you are still within the normal timeframe. It can take three or four weeks to get a response. I would call them after the third week.

You can also sign up here, check the status of your case and turn on electronic notifications that way: https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/displayLogon.do

 

Mystery resolved...rejected...had forgotten to include the biometrics fee...uughhh...sending it in again first thing tomorrow. Included G-1125 this time around too...

AOS Package was received on 4/14...still nothing...cheque not cashed either. Getting worried. Any advice or guidance would be appreciated.