Liam2021

I-751 is low priority. If citizenship is your goal, you can file for naturalization after getting back from the trip. 

-Re-married and AOS: Yes, he can do it anytime after the divorce is final.

-Can he get a GC from the 2nd marriage: We don't know.

17 hours ago, Marrienne said:

Thanks everyone. As long as I won't need the birth certificate,  I am good I was worried I would be asked for a birth certificate somewhere lol.

Unless you want to file a petition to bring your family's members to USA, no one is really care about birth cert. Also, you need to research more about dual citizenship. Your home country is allow dual citizenship.

26 minutes ago, TexasRafael said:

So, my spouse will be coming to the US in October and in anticipation I paid the $220.00 immigrant fee and have the receipt.  I understand that nothing starts moving on the issuance of the green card after the person enters the USA, however, once that happens is there a place you can track the progress of the Green Card issuance?  Thanks 

After pay for the fee, you will receive a case number. After that person enters USA, they can use that for tracking the GC.

1 minute ago, stringpuller said:

Are you in administrative processing too Liam? 

 

I think you are correct because my wife's original 1rst interview was less then 3 minutes long and was handed a 221g and they looked at nothing. 

I don't know how immigration got like this but it needs more checks and balances. IMO

Seems the majority are suffering with this just because of a few bad apples.  

No, we're not in AP. It's a straight forward approve after a few questions. I'm notice that the blue/pink slip already stick on the top of the files while sitting behind my spouse. Before immigrate to USA, me and my spouse are best friend in high school, then become a couple when go to college in VN. I'm moved to USA with my family. After become US citizens, I'm back to VN to getting married, then CR1 visa, then done with USCIS on January of this year.

For this situation, I'm pretty sure it will resolve really quick.

On 8/10/2023 at 2:11 PM, stringpuller said:

No Stein sorry to confuse. I do not live there in Vietnam. 

I understand their suspicions but it is not warranted but they don't know that. They are just doing there jobs as officers. 

The family tree thing was a head scratcher. 

I will wait until the 90 day mark then contact again. I would think if we were a strait intend to reject then they would have done so. 

Our relationship is not rainbows and butterflies just like anyone else but its real lol

 

I wanted to post topic to see if anyone actually gets out of AP in Vietnam for spouse visas

 

Family tree is pretty common for K1, but i don't see many for CR1/IR1.Actually, The outcome of the interview has been determine before the interview when COs go through the case. It can be COs has found something and want a family tree?. I don't think we need to worry too much since they not ask for any specific documents. 

5 minutes ago, Nalvarez said:

In my post i state that it does NOT say that. The visa does NOT say " IV docs in CCD" or anything about CCD which is why I'm worried because I looked it up and that's the only way you don't need a packet (to my knowledge) 

You can contact embassy for more information. It's can be a mistake from embassy. Don't book a flight until you got a clear answer from embassy.

12 minutes ago, Nalvarez said:

IV docs in CCD

It means all the files are electronic. No more paper package.

36 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

i would take a copy of the ROC confirmaiton letter (leave original at home in US)

Never do that.

11 minutes ago, Imili-Aksil said:

Should I do the 485 application or the 824 application

I-824 for USCIS to transferred your petition to NVC.

39 minutes ago, stringpuller said:

60 days after phone interview after wife's 221g appointment. They asked us questions for about 15-20 minutes. This was after we submitted the family tree documents they requested.

If they ask for family tree, then you just need to wait. Btw, how do you know each other?

23 hours ago, Bluehelicopter said:

I asked my CPA, the following question, but he wasn't 100 % sure .  My fiance arrived 8/22 and we go married in 10/22.  We filed the I-485 in 11/22.  On my 2022 tax return, I filed "married filing separately".  Im a little concerned that the IRS may look for a tax return on my spouse, and of course there isn't one since we are STILL waiting on his work authorization. I hope this doesn't affect the AOS. Just being cautious 

There is no affect on AOS. You can amend your 2022 tax after your spouse have SSN. 

29 minutes ago, Aussielad said:

make the judge give the child U.S. citizenship

The judge has no authorized to grant U.S citizenship. There are three legal ways to get U.S citizenship:

-Natural born.

-Born in a foreign countries with mother/father is a USC.

-Naturalization.

In this case, the father can get the CRBA for the child then bring the child to the USA for a better future. However, it will be an hassle since the mother is the legal custody of the child right now.

38 minutes ago, Olichka said:

Hello all !

 

My husband has finally had his N-400 interview scheduled. However, he has his I-751 still pending (status shows "Fingerprints were taken"). That status came up as soon as we applied for N400 under the 3 year rule (K1 visa).

 

The letter he received regarding his N-400 interview doesn't mention anything about this interview being a combo interview, and I am not sure if I am supposed to be coming with him ? Or if I should ring any additional documents just in case it IS a combo interview ?

 

Not really sure how to proceed, should I call USCIS and ask if the I-751 is is outdated ? 

 

Interview is in NJ, in newly built Cranbury office.

 

Thank you ! 

It can be a combo interview, so please go with your spouse just in case. You don't need to call USCIS right now.

3 minutes ago, AhmedMusani said:

Hi there,

Im going to sponsor for my parents. I had a quick question, I have someone who will be helping me with financial assistance for my parents as I don’t have sufficient income as of right now to show. In this case what steps needs to be taken in consideration of the forms to fill and do I have to turn in those forms along with I 130 or later when it gets accepted

One I-864 for you, and another I-864 for join sponsor. However, I-864 only need at the NVC stage later after USCIS approve your petition then transfer it to NVC.

15 minutes ago, carmoy2023 said:

My mother petitioned my brother

Until the PD is current, NVC will not sending anything

Unfortunately, this is clearly your error. Send in I-824, pay the fee and wait.

For K1, there is no invoice. You can wait until receive the email from the Consulate, then fill out the DS-160, pay the fee, and schedule the interview. You can also email the consulate for the status.

7 hours ago, Daniel Castillo said:

However, I applied for removal of conditions in September 2020. The case approve in June 1st of 2022. But, my ex husband applied for divorced in November 2021 and we got the divorce decree (finalized case in March 2022)

Since you're already divorced, you can file under 5 years rule. However, the big issue is when USCIS run a check and find out about that. In conclusion, you need to have a really good lawyer if you want to apply for citizenship.

With a previous fail K1, and now is CR1, collect as much as evidences as you can.

It not required, but please bring a copy for back up.

2 hours ago, sharpie11 said:

Ok, got it so when we apply at a US consulate in India, it should take only 3-4 weeks as the consulate website says ? I was always under the impression that even if we applied at the consulate passports were renewed in the US by the same process as all other passport renewals applied stateside and mailed to the consulate who then forwarded the passport to us..

Renew passport at US consulate is quicker, usually took 4-5 weeks. 10-13 weeks is the routine for people apply/renew their passport within the USA, so you have more than enough time.

10 minutes ago, frodo8404 said:

We haven't traveled to the PRC since naturalization, so of course we would travel on our USA passport when we do.  We still have our valid PRC passport, how do we return that to the PRC government?  When we travel, before or ???

Please check with the nearest China's embassy and you will have the right answer.

5 hours ago, Jsut78 said:

I suggest once you enter the US you need to wait about 1-2 months until you get the appointment for fingerprints from ASC where your domicile in the US once you receive your plastic GC you cN travel back to your country where you plan mentioned above. Still also maintain your residency to keep your GC alive.

"Upon endorsement serves as a temporary I-551 evidencing permanent resident for 1 year", do you know what's does it means?

13 minutes ago, Jimmyzr1 said:

 

Hello, if an I-130 and separate I-864's, On Part 5 on the I-864, how do you add up the family size on each form? 

 

Wife's DS-260:

1. 1  Wife

2. 1  Me

3. 0

4. 0

5. 0

6. 1  Ex-wife

7. 0

8. 3 total dependents 

 

On Stepson's DS-260:

1. 1  Wife

2. 1. Me

3. 0

4. 0

5. 0

6. 1  Ex-wife

7. 0

8. 3 Total dependents

 

Does anyone know if this is the correct way to file this?

You only count them as family size if they included in your household , so don't count your ex-wife.