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3 hours ago, Mason_inami said:

Hi all,

 

I have got a question. Hope someone can help me with it.

 

I have filed my N400 in Sept 2021, and my company decided to send me overseas (to UK) and stay there for long time, about a year. However, I can travel back and visit our US office every 2 months. Does this hurt my N400 application? I still get paid from US and pay my taxes in US.

 

Thanks

 

Afaik, as a green card holder, you can be out of the US for up to 12 months (continuously). It seems that USCIS schedules interview a month ahead, so that should give you enough time. Also, there is a Covid guideline for those who travel outside of the US; YOU MUST APPEAR FOR THIS INTERVIEW - However, if you are ill, have any symptoms of illness, have traveled outside the United States within the past 10 days* (unless you traveled outside of the

United States in a personal vehicle); or had contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 14 days; or are at heightened risk due to age or an underlying health condition and would

like to reschedule your appointment, call the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Contact Center at 1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833) as soon as possible to reschedule your appointment.

There is no penalty for requesting that your appointment be rescheduled. If you have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (defined as at least 2 weeks after second dose of Pfizer and Moderna vaccine, or 2

weeks after single J&J vaccine), you do not need to reschedule after contact with a positive person as long as you continue to not have symptoms."

Hope that helps.

I just got my interview scheduled for December 14 at the San Antonio, Tx field office. I filed mine last September 27.

So pumped!!!!

34 minutes ago, JonInCA said:

The part that was somehow left out of the OP is the ages of the husband and wife. In a lot of cultures such a marriage would never have gotten started. The wife may love the husband, but with that age gap, everyone knows that in the long run the wife will end up spending more time with her family than her husband. She is only young once, and that is is her one shot to help her family. If she has to spend time taking care of an older man with limited financial resources, then she won't have that time to earn money to send back. No doubt this is a painful event for the OP and also his wife, but blaming this on Filipina culture is not helpful to anyone. 

OP comes here with the sad story of the impending end of his marriage but carefully omits important facts of his relationship. He then goes on and misleads readers to the reason of the breakdown of marriage and blames it on an entire gender and race.

Denigrate the "Filipina Culture", but by all means, I'm the one bullying OP. 

It's hard to have sympathy for this guy.

11 minutes ago, TBoneTX said:

Personal observation:  The cultural peculiarities (<--- not meant in a negative sense) are fascinating. 

I enjoy this kind of posts. Although, it is unfortunate because it only adds to the stereotypes and harms minority women especially. I, my self, have been stereotyped (gold digger, marrying for visa, etc.) and even called names for being married to an American, even though my husband is Asian American. 

15 minutes ago, TBoneTX said:

 I know that if Mrs. T-B. had asked for regular or large family support (more than an occasional gift or help with airfare), her shapely hindquarters would have been on the very next conveyance back to Ecu.

It takes two to tango. OP is understandably not very honest (even to himself) as to his intent marrying a very young Filipina. The wife is no victim herself. I do not want to excuse these Filipinas with their poverty and poor education. They know what they are getting into.  

2 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Well I have not read this thread but strikes me OP did not appreciate the nature of the arrangement he was entering 

And also being purposely "naive" about the real cause of the breakdown of his marriage. 

On 10/6/2021 at 11:50 AM, himalayanV said:

Hope it moves quickly for you! Did you get any notice on re-using biometrics yet? 

I did. Same day I filed. If you filed online, you should see it under the documents tab in the USCIS web site. 

1 hour ago, Balamban said:

My wife is now almost fluent in English, and has a very good vocabulary.  Yes she tends to get “th” wrong, but so does half the world.  We spent much of the 1st year together with her learning and our city has an exceptional English as Second Language and she did quite well.  The reality is that there is no language barrier for her.  I do wish that I had learned at least conservational Bisaya, so there is a language barrier for me.

 

English is taught in schools in the Philippines. The fact that she had to take classes to learn to speak English means she received poor Education. (Nevermind our diction and accent). And stop kidding yourself that there is no barrier for her. First point of the power disparity in your relationship. 

1 hour ago, Balamban said:

Just how is it clear, pray tell, that the dynamic was problematic?  The reality was that we had a fun, loving relationship until about a month ago which was brought on by our being one single day late on a remittance. 

You married her when you were past the age of retirement and she is just barely starting adulting. You don't see a problem with this? 

Every divorced couple would tell you they had fun and loving relationship. So what's your point?

1 hour ago, Balamban said:

Just yesterday she had stopped by and said: “I told the family that I still wanted to see you,” they said, “no, no, you will be on Calvary.”  Now I’m not sure what Calvary was but it was clear that they did not want her talking to me.  Anyone know what "Calvary" is to a Filipina?

She's using the word Calvary slightly wrong. She translated "kalbaryo" literally. But basically, she's saying they want you to be punished. But then again this shouldn't be a surprise. See;

1 hour ago, Balamban said:

I fail to see any “power dynamics,” or any misrepresentation between us.  Perhaps you’d like to clarify? 

I remember your post about your concerns about health insurance, even considering Philhealth which indicated you weren't exactly financially comfortable and yet there was some promise to buy a mango farm? Misrepresentation.

The wife not being clear that marriage relied on the purchase of said mango farm. Misrepresentation.

1 hour ago, Balamban said:

As far as the age gap, the couple that she is currently renting a room from has a 37 year age gap, they have been married now for 17 year.  Large age gaps are not uncommon and a simple age gap does not in itself predict a marital failure.

Anecdotal. Does not help.

16 hours ago, jasjasi said:

I had my interview today.i got approved by GOD grace.MY case officer was very cold personality. But at end he asked me if he made me nervous.My case got approved in less then two months.I wish every one best.No same day Otha ceremonies in LA. 

Congrats!!!! Hope we get as lucky as the LA folks.

Anyone here from Texas who filed last September who has gotten scheduled for interview?

They're not gonna check at the airport who bought her plane ticket but if you buy the ticket yourself, you could use that receipt as evidence for her AOS. Not necessary but can potentially be useful.

20 minutes ago, himalayanV said:

Hope it moves quickly for you! Did you get any notice on re-using biometrics yet? 

Yes. I got the notice to reuse my biometrics same day I filed online. I received the physical notices just yesterday.

2 hours ago, himalayanV said:

Hi All, 

Thought I would add to the community here  We filed for my wife online (Albany, NY; 3 year through marriage) on September 28. Got notice within 3 days (last week) that biometrics will not be needed and got another notice yesterday that her interview has been scheduled for Nov 10th. We are pleasantly surprised with how quick this has moved - fingers crossed that rest of it goes smoothly as well. 

Anyone else from Albany here? 

Whoa!!! Congrats! I filed mine September 27.

1 minute ago, jasjasi said:

I got interview in less then a month but my estimated time is still 13 months only came down 1 month from 14 months.

Congrats! I've been almost neurotic checking my status a few times a day. I just filed mine online last week. My estimated time is showing 7 months.

1 hour ago, roddie2k said:

Adding to what to you said - don't give too much importance to the processing time mentioned in your account - 495 days and counting and still no word of an interview 

Mind if I ask if you are waiting for I-751 or N-400 interview?

50 minutes ago, Elaine Ellis said:

Wow!!!! That was super fast!!!! Nice!!! What state are you from and what service center?

I'm on Texas but I filed online and my notice says National Benefits Center. I guess that's my processing center? The 2 VJ members in this thread who already got interview schedule are both in LA processing center.

1 hour ago, Elaine Ellis said:

It will drop down every month because it’s the begging of a new month today 😁. When this month pass (30 days), it will be minus one more month from our estimated time

Mine showed an estimated time of 14 months the day I filed (last Monday) and today it's down to 7 months 🙌. Crossing my fingers that I get as lucky as the others here who got an interview schedule for next month.

15 hours ago, mikgallagher said:

Preparing to file N400 based on 3 year marriage rule. One question: the for asks to go back 5 years for addresses, etc. do we just go back three years?  Couldn’t find an answer in the instructions. Thanks in advance for the assist. 

I also applied under the 3 year eligibility and only indicated my address in the last 3 years.

36 minutes ago, Elrona said:

And I just submitted my N-400!  I'm applying with 3 year rule and I am hoping they can use my biometrics that I got done for I-751. 

 

To be fair I could have submitted it a month ago but my brain thought 90 days from 20th November is 20th of September not 20th August... But hopefully that one month won't hinder the process too much!

 

I live in Colorado and looking forward to see where my case ends up!

 

 

 

 

I submitted mine just last Monday and the same day it updated with a notice (under documents tab in myuscis) that my biometrics is being reused. I didn't even do biometrics for my i-751. I only did it during my AOS. So you most likely won't have to do it.

6 hours ago, jasjasi said:

Hi Guys I applied my N400 5 year rule on September 10th bio reused and in 17 days I got my interview date for next month end.my lawyer even couldn’t believe it.my local office is LA downtown 

Congrats!!!! LA seems to me in a roll. May I know if you applied online? 

Hello everyone.

I just filed my N-400 online today.  Status is now showing "Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS". 

Speedy processing to all of us. Good luck 🤞

After 11 long months... 

July 6 - Packet sent
July 9 - Packet received
July 15 - Credit Card charged
July 17 - Text Notification received
July 30 - NOA received (Notice Date: July 21)
August 10 - Fingerprints applied
November 18 - Case was transferred to new Jurisdiction 
June 16 - New Card is Being Produced

9 hours ago, Salty2305 said:

Is anyone else so frustrated with the lack of progress? My USCIS case status has been on stuck on fingerprints applied since July 22 2020. My packet was received on July 3rd and I got the 18 month extension letter in July 14th. I've requested more info online and was told there is no update. I've called the contact number several times and the automated service will not let me talk to an actual person no matter what I say. Is anyone else in the same boat or have any advice?

Mine has not updated since November, stuck in "Case was transferred to new Jurisdiction".

I've also tried calling USCIS and cannot get ahold of a live rep.

I am getting ready to file my N-400 next month but I would really love to have the 10 year green card coz I don't have a valid ID at this time.

3 hours ago, randy91 said:

Not in my name and am waiting on a benefit from USCIS?

I would have called them first.

 

Still call them to figure out how to have it sent back. Some will be missing a notification and you might also be missing an update to your case.

 

Check your case

I have checked my case and nothing changed. 

I called the USCIS hotline and sadly I could not get past the robot operator. I have tried every conceivable word/s phrases. I just couldn't get through. Such a pain in the a$$!!!!

I just got a notice from USPS that we have a mail from the Dept of Homeland Security. It has another person's name and under it says c/o EOIR 42B and below it is my address.

Should I be worried my case was somehow mixed up with another person? Or that someone has used my address?

I googled EOIR 42B and it's a Dept of Justice form to cancel deportation.

My case I-751 (SRC) hasn't updated since November 18 and it's stuck in " Case Was Transferred And A New Office Has Jurisdiction".

Anyone encountered the same thing?

I know it's a crime to open someone else's mail.

What should I do?

Appreciate your feedback.