Cocoza

Hi guys, 

I am a USC and I am considering filing for my younger sister and I know it takes close to 15 years from what I am told so I need to Clarify a few things. 
My sister is trying to go for an advanced Degree program in Canada and she would want to consider the numerous opportunities available to become a Canadian PR. 
I know the US and Canada work hand in hand to a certain extent when it comes to immigration and because of how long it takes to get an American Green Card when I file for her, I however do not want to jeopardize her chances of becoming a Canadian PR. 
I want to apply for her American Green Card right away so the years start to count.

my question now is, do you think having an existing American Immigration application could affect her Canadian chances in the near future?

Thanks in advance for your contributions. 

Oh wow! I’ve been trying to critically interpret the new law.  So you’re trying to say that for me being a USC, I would not be allowed to file for my parents because they are from any of those countries even though that’s my right as a USC?

Hi Guys,

Does anyone have a clearer explanation of the travel Ban? How would this affect US Citizens who are trying to bring their parent over from one of the countries affected by the ban?

Ideas are much appreciated

Thanks

On 8/15/2019 at 1:29 PM, mymercy said:

I just got a notification that a New Card is Being Produced for my i-751 case.

 

My question is if this card came in before the oath day, should I take both the 2-year conditional green card and the new 10-year to the oath or just the 10 years card only?

 

Abeg no just worry yourself at all.. GOD don do am for you.   Same thing happened to me. Yes, you will get the new card in the mail. You need to take ALL the cards you ever received from USCIS. I took even up to my EAD card as well. What they would do (Well that is what happened in my case)  is that they put holes in ALL the cards I came with (I think i had 3 cards) and would staple ALL of them to a document indicating you received your  Naturalization certificate and would slide it into the sleeve of the folder they pulled out your certificate from before handing it to you.

19 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

There are people here in their mid 60s who reported paying i think $600 or $700 a month per person in health insurance, plus deductibles, copays etc. Even if it doesn't come up at interview, you may want to ensure you are financially prepared for bringing your parents over.

Yeah, i understand that. It's one step at a time. We would cross that hurdle when we get there.

36 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

Here is an example of a petition rejected because of concern over healthcare costs

 

 

Thanks Susie!, you are the best. I looked through this and i think my parents should be fine based on their ages. They are just in their mid 60s. If they approved the OPs Mom at 71, then I am sure my folks would be just fine.

I am gradually getting all the answers i need. 

Thanks Again.

I guess i have not been clear on what exactly my supposed research is about. I know Health Insurance in general is important for everyone once they finally come in BUT my question is in relation to the immediate I130 application process. So for instance, within the next 1 year or so that my parents application gets approved and they go in for an interview, what adverse effect does the availability or not of health insurance/funds have at that direct stage? Could the application get refused for not having either health insurance or enough funds to show for that or am i just thinking too much about this whole thing?

Again i am just trying to do research on this so i am fully prepared mentally and in any other respect when the time comes and not taken by surprise.

13 hours ago, SusieQQQ said:

Yes, and there will be a condition of the visa that she remains unmarried until entry. If a parent becomes a citizen then they will still be able to sponsor her if she gets married, but that will add another7 years or so to the wait.

 

Hi,

Does the condition to remain unmarried also apply if i go ahead and file for my sister instead? Or her future husband and kids also get green cards in 15 or so years?

3 hours ago, SusieQQQ said:

Assuming your sister is unmarried, will be faster for your parents to sponsor her once they have their green cards. Timeline for them to do it (if she is over 21) is approx 7 years, if you do it is it is closer to 15.

 

Slight disagreement with Roel, as we have heard a few times sponsors being asked about covering costs of healthcare for the immigrants they are sponsoring - i think all the ones i have seen have been for parents 

When you say covering costs, what do you mean? Do we have to show a certain balance in our account or show proof of some kind of Insurance? Any guide you can give me on this would be much appreciated as i am delaying the application(s) to plan properly

I am trying to consider my options on the best way to handle this. If the financial weight would be too much, i was thinking to apply for probably my Mom for now, hopefully that would take just about 1 year to come through and then when Mom gets here, i can have her apply for my sister and Dad. 

What do you think guys?

4 hours ago, Roel said:

Well you need to make enough to sponsor 3 people. Do the math. "You" dont need to provide them health insurance but it's going to be their responsibility to take care of it. 

 

No they wont need AOS. 

 

I wouldn't worry about sisters health insurance and stuff just yet. After all it will be a good 15 years , more or less, before she will be able to immigrate. 

Are you saying that Health Insurance for my parents is not too important but extremely important for my sister? Also where do i get concrete information about the Health Insurance. 

3 hours ago, SusieQQQ said:

Assuming your sister is unmarried, will be faster for your parents to sponsor her once they have their green cards. Timeline for them to do it (if she is over 21) is approx 7 years, if you do it is it is closer to 15.

 

Slight disagreement with Roel, as we have heard a few times sponsors being asked about covering costs of healthcare for the immigrants they are sponsoring - i think all the ones i have seen have been for parents 

Yes, she is 23. I read somewhere that she has to remain unmarried for the entire 7 years, is that correct?

3 hours ago, Roel said:

You can do your math based on this https://www.uscis.gov/i-864p

Are you saying all i need based on this link above to show for my wife who is already a USC and my parents and sister (Total of 5 people) is only $37,712? So i need to get my IRS transcripts and add to the application?

Hi Guys,

I have been doing a bit of research but wanted to get concrete answers on here. I just became a US Citizen in March and i am looking to apply for my Parents and Sibling who are back in my country.

I just filled out the I-130 forms but want to thoroughly know implications before dabbling into it. How does my income come into perspective here in terms of poverty threshold when trying to apply for 3 people? How about health insurance, Do i need to get for the 3 of them? 

How do i prove my relationship to my sister? I have my birth certificate showing the names of my parents.

Also, since my parents and sister are back in my country, after filling I-130 and it gets approved, I am guessing that i do not need to file AOS since they are not in the US so i was wondering if the cost of the I-130 would be the major fees to be paid?

Thanks for your response.

2 minutes ago, nikha said:

Done. Updated the tracker.

 

Can you please elaborate more on the procedure for updating SSN ?

Just go in with your Naturalization certificate and tell them you need to update your records. If you need a new card sent to you, fill out the SS-5 form. If your old card is still good, you do not need to fill the form, just give them your certificate and they would update the system and give you back your certificate and a confirmation receipt.

PPC received on 04/18 and NC received 04/20. 

Updated Social Security today as well.

On 4/21/2019 at 1:15 AM, zedkyuu said:

And the certificate's back. My social security card was updated not too long after I got my green card, and doesn't say anything about employment authorization per INS anymore, so I assume it doesn't need an update. So I think that's that!

 

You MUST go in to Update your SSN to reflect you becoming a USC. It is highly important you do that as well as the DMV.

Mine arrived today as well. Just waiting on the PPC and NC now

Just got an email that they have finished printing my passport and i should receive it before 04/20.

===================================
US Passport & Card: 2019 Applicants
===================================
User Name                 |Expedited|Sent        |Cashed      |Trackable   |PP Received |PPC Received|NC Received |Location
Lovenil                   | N       | 01/20/2018 | 01/24/2018 | 01/25/2018 |            |            |            | Newark, NJ
KVE                       | N       | 07/05/2018 | 07/10/2018 | 07/09/2018 | 07/23/2018 | N/A        | --/--/2018 | Ohio (USPS)
soapface                  | N       | 08/13/2018 | 08/20/2018 | 08/18/2018 | 08/25/2018 | N/A        | --/--/---- | Omaha, NE (USPS)
ezsosa                    | N       | 08/20/2018 | 08/27/2018 | 08/24/2018 | 09/04/2018 | N/A        | --/--/---- | Egg Harbor Township, NJ (Moorestown Mall)
jrudd                     | N       | 08/27/2018 | 08/31/2018 | 08/30/2018 | 09/14/2018 | N/A        |            | San Diego, CA (USPS)
whowantsoranges           | Y       | 10/11/2018 | 10/15/2018 | 10/12/2018 | 10/17/2018 | --/--/---- | --/--/---- | Philadelphia, PA (USPS)
anyz                      | N       | 12/07/2018 | 12/12/2018 | 12/12/2018 | 12/24/2018 | 12/24/2018 |            | New York, NY (USPS)
Vkrishn                   | N       | 12/14/2018 | 12/17/2018 | 12/18/2018 | 12/29/2018 | 12/31/2018 | 01/03/2019 | Sanramon Post office (USPS)
hsetin                    | N       | 12/14/2018 | 12/17/2018 | 12/18/2018 | 12/29/2018 |            |            | Union City, CA (USPS)
JonnyO                    | Y       | 12/14/2018 | 12/21/2018 | 12/20/2018 | 12/28/2018 | 12/31/2018 | 12/31/2018 | Boise,ID (Local University)
kaberosi                  | Y       | 12/30/2018 | 12/31/2018 | 01/04/2019 |            | N/A        |            | Citrus Heights, CA (USPS)
JoannaV                   | N       | 12/31/2018 | 01/04/2019 | 01/04/2019 | 01/18/2019 | N/A        | 01/22/2019 | Richmond, VA (USPS)
himanshu.7710             | N       | 01/08/2019 | 01/08/2019 | 01/08/2019 | 02/08/2019 | N/A        | 02/15/2019 | Chicago, IL (USPS)
B&O                       | N       | 01/16/2019 | 01/23/2019 | 01/23/2019 | 02/08/2019 | N/A        | 02/14/2019 | Baltimore, MD (USPS)
tokoro10                  | Y       | 01/17/2019 | 01/23/2019 | 01/23/2019 | 01/26/2019 | 01/31/2019 | 02/01/2019 | Nashville, TN (USPS)
rshree                    | Y       | 01/18/2019 |            | 01/24/2019 | 01/29/2019 | N/A        | 02/01/2019 | San Francisco, CA (USPS)
CCmm                      | N       | 01/24/2019 |            | 01/29/2019 |            |            |            | Boston, MA (USPS)
jjgouwu                   | Y       | 01/25/2019 |            | 01/29/2019 |            |            |            | Arlington, MA (USPS)
Matt Camon                | N       | 01/28/2019 |            | 01/31/2019 | 02/14/2019 | 02/15/2019 | 02/15/2019 | Austin, TX (USPS)
visaquestions2018         | N       | 02/06/2019 | 02/11/2019 | 02/19/2019 | 02/15/2019 | N/A        |            | New York, NY (USPS)
gypsyqueen                | Y       | 02/14/2019 | 02/14/2019 | 02/19/2019 | 02/27/2019 | 02/28/2019 | 03/04/2019 | Norfolk, VA (Courthouse) 
Hypnos                    | N       | 02/19/2019 | 02/23/2019 | 02/21/2019 | 03/08/2019 | 03/08/2019 | 03/07/2019 | Weatherford, TX (USPS)
Dann_tgh                  | N       | 02/21/2019 |            |            |            |            |            | Orlando, FL (City Clerks office)
dvaquerano                | Y       | 02/15/2019 |            | 02/21/2019 | 02/27/2019 | N/A        |            | Atlanta, GA (Midtown Office)
thilimaa                  | Y       | 02/21/2019 | 02/26/2019 | 02/25/2019 | 03/04/2019 | 03/07/2019 | 03/07/2019 | Campbell, CA (Oath Ceremony)
maria_betances            | Y       | 02/25/2019              | 02/27/2019              |            |            | Charlotte, NC (USPS)
Bin Deeq                  | N       | 02/21/2019 | 02/27/2019 | 02/27/2019 | 03/21/2019 |            | 03/23/2019 | Portland, OR 
AK_2014                   | Y       | 03/04/2019 | 03/11/2019 | 03/11/2019 | 03/18/2019 | 03/21/2019 | 03/25/2019 | Kirkwood, MO (Public library)
VarmaI                    | Y       | 03/07/2019 |            |            |            |            |            | San Antonio,TX ( USPS)
zedkyuu                   | N       | 03/21/2019 | 03/26/2019 | 03/26/2019 |            | N/A        |            | San Francisco, CA (USPS) 
Life_love                 | N       | 03/27/2019 | 04/02/2019 | 04/02/2019 |            | N/A        |            | Atlanta, GA (USPS)
bonhomme                  | N       | 04/03/2019 | 04/09/2019 | 04/09/2019 | --/--/---- | N/A        |            | Houston, TX (Public Library)
pipos18                   | N       |04/08/2019 | 04/08/2019  |  04/09/2019  | --/--/---- | N/A     |             | Humble, TX (USPS)           
cocoza                    | N       | 03/19/2019 | 03/25/2019 | 03/25/2019 | 04/20/2019 |            |           | Los Angeles, CA (USPS)

5 hours ago, zedkyuu said:

I submitted a personal check, not a money order.

The debit from my bank account showed up today.

I paid the USPS acceptance and photo fees by credit card.

 

I'd give it a few more days before writing them or calling, but that would probably be your next step if your application doesn't show up.

I thought my worries were over after my Oath ceremony. I guess it's unto another one. Did you register to vote as well? I registered at the Oath ceremony but it still does not show up on the database online

26 minutes ago, zedkyuu said:

Nope... I'm only trackable at passportstatus.state.gov now; I don't have the passport yet.

Looks like people generally go trackable within a few days of submission, so it doesn't seem any faster than anyone else.

ok, this is kinda weird. I submitted my application on 03/19 but i just checked my application a few seconds back and i get the status below. Should i be worried. I am guessing you paid for everything at USPS including the Money Order.

YOUR PASSPORT APPLICATION WAS NOT FOUND IN OUR SYSTEM.

It is currently taking 7-10 business days for applications to enter the passport application tracking system.

For U.S. Government Officials Only: If you are checking the status of a pending diplomatic, official, or other special issuance passport application for yourself or an eligible family member, please contact:

Department of Defense: Contact your DoD passport acceptance agent. Passport acceptance agents should contact the DoD Executive Agent for Passport and Visa Services if additional information is required.

All other federal agencies: Contact your agency’s passport acceptance agent. Passport acceptance agents should contact the Special Issuance Agency directly if additional information is required.

What do you get as the status of your money order when you check the site below?

https://mois.usps.com/pls/pmoisnp/mois_external_pkg.main

10 minutes ago, zedkyuu said:

Welp, I'm now trackable.

===================================
US Passport & Card: 2019 Applicants
===================================
User Name                 |Expedited|Sent        |Cashed      |Trackable   |PP Received |PPC Received|NC Received |Location
Lovenil                   | N       | 01/20/2018 | 01/24/2018 | 01/25/2018 |            |            |            | Newark, NJ
KVE                       | N       | 07/05/2018 | 07/10/2018 | 07/09/2018 | 07/23/2018 | N/A        | --/--/2018 | Ohio (USPS)
soapface                  | N       | 08/13/2018 | 08/20/2018 | 08/18/2018 | 08/25/2018 | N/A        | --/--/---- | Omaha, NE (USPS)
ezsosa                    | N       | 08/20/2018 | 08/27/2018 | 08/24/2018 | 09/04/2018 | N/A        | --/--/---- | Egg Harbor Township, NJ (Moorestown Mall)
jrudd                     | N       | 08/27/2018 | 08/31/2018 | 08/30/2018 | 09/14/2018 | N/A        |            | San Diego, CA (USPS)
whowantsoranges           | Y       | 10/11/2018 | 10/15/2018 | 10/12/2018 | 10/17/2018 | --/--/---- | --/--/---- | Philadelphia, PA (USPS)
anyz                      | N       | 12/07/2018 | 12/12/2018 | 12/12/2018 | 12/24/2018 | 12/24/2018 |            | New York, NY (USPS)
Vkrishn                   | N       | 12/14/2018 | 12/17/2018 | 12/18/2018 | 12/29/2018 | 12/31/2018 | 01/03/2019 | Sanramon Post office (USPS)
hsetin                    | N       | 12/14/2018 | 12/17/2018 | 12/18/2018 | 12/29/2018 |            |            | Union City, CA (USPS)
JonnyO                    | Y       | 12/14/2018 | 12/21/2018 | 12/20/2018 | 12/28/2018 | 12/31/2018 | 12/31/2018 | Boise,ID (Local University)
kaberosi                  | Y       | 12/30/2018 | 12/31/2018 | 01/04/2019 |            | N/A        |            | Citrus Heights, CA (USPS)
JoannaV                   | N       | 12/31/2018 | 01/04/2019 | 01/04/2019 | 01/18/2019 | N/A        | 01/22/2019 | Richmond, VA (USPS)
himanshu.7710             | N       | 01/08/2019 | 01/08/2019 | 01/08/2019 | 02/08/2019 | N/A        | 02/15/2019 | Chicago, IL (USPS)
B&O                       | N       | 01/16/2019 | 01/23/2019 | 01/23/2019 | 02/08/2019 | N/A        | 02/14/2019 | Baltimore, MD (USPS)
tokoro10                  | Y       | 01/17/2019 | 01/23/2019 | 01/23/2019 | 01/26/2019 | 01/31/2019 | 02/01/2019 | Nashville, TN (USPS)
rshree                    | Y       | 01/18/2019 |            | 01/24/2019 | 01/29/2019 | N/A        | 02/01/2019 | San Francisco, CA (USPS)
CCmm                      | N       | 01/24/2019 |            | 01/29/2019 |            |            |            | Boston, MA (USPS)
jjgouwu                   | Y       | 01/25/2019 |            | 01/29/2019 |            |            |            | Arlington, MA (USPS)
Matt Camon                | N       | 01/28/2019 |            | 01/31/2019 | 02/14/2019 | 02/15/2019 | 02/15/2019 | Austin, TX (USPS)
visaquestions2018         | N       | 02/06/2019 | 02/11/2019 | 02/19/2019 | 02/15/2019 | N/A        |            | New York, NY (USPS)
gypsyqueen                | Y       | 02/14/2019 | 02/14/2019 | 02/19/2019 | 02/27/2019 | 02/28/2019 | 03/04/2019 | Norfolk, VA (Courthouse) 
Hypnos                    | N       | 02/19/2019 | 02/23/2019 | 02/21/2019 | 03/08/2019 | 03/08/2019 | 03/07/2019 | Weatherford, TX (USPS)
Dann_tgh                  | N       | 02/21/2019 |            |            |            |            |            | Orlando, FL (City Clerks office)
dvaquerano                | Y       | 02/15/2019 |            | 02/21/2019 | 02/27/2019 | N/A        |            | Atlanta, GA (Midtown Office)
thilimaa                  | Y       | 02/21/2019 | 02/26/2019 | 02/25/2019 | 03/04/2019 | 03/07/2019 | 03/07/2019 | Campbell, CA (Oath Ceremony)
maria_betances            | Y       | 02/25/2019              | 02/27/2019              |            |            | Charlotte, NC (USPS)
Bin Deeq                  | N       | 02/21/2019 | 02/27/2019 | 02/27/2019 | 03/21/2019 |            | 03/23/2019 | Portland, OR 
AK_2014                   | Y       | 03/04/2019 | 03/11/2019 | 03/11/2019 | 03/18/2019 | 03/21/2019 | 03/25/2019 | Kirkwood, MO (Public library)
VarmaI                    | Y       | 03/07/2019 |            |            |            |            |            | San Antonio,TX ( USPS)
zedkyuu                   | N       | 03/21/2019 | 03/26/2019 | 03/26/2019 |            | N/A        |            | San Francisco, CA (USPS) 

Oh wow. That was fast? Did you pay for expedited?

FINALLY A US CITIZEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Had my Oath Ceremony earlier today at Anaheim. Even though i was scheduled for 1:15pm, because i arrived the Venue really early, they allowed me take the Oath with the morning group!

Truly amazing and great experience! Glad this hurdle is crossed..

15 hours ago, MiaK said:

Can someone please tell me if I have to answer all the answers if a civics test question has multiple answers?

For example, question #37: what does the judicial branch do?

•reviews laws

•explains laws

•resolves disputes (disagreement)

•decides if a law goes against the constitution 

 

Do I have to answer all the 4 answers? Long time ago I feel like I saw somewhere that you are only expected to answer one of the answers, like just “•reviews laws.” But I’m not sure🤦‍♀️

 

People who already had their interview, please help me!

 

thank you.

You only need ONE answer only to ALL the questions.

OATH Ceremony Scheduled for 03/19.

Does Anyone know if we could apply for passport at the OATH ceremony for Los Angeles?

Good luck to everyone else still waiting.

Thanks.