Oksmanoks

Submitted application: December 13, 2022

Got letter in the mail for interview.

Interview Schedule: July 10, 2023

Time to study!   

Does anyone know if you can leave the country and come back with an expired green card + 24 month extension letter while ROC has RFE pending? 

My mom had a heart attack. She's in the ICU but stable. I might have to go visit her soon but I'm worried about the pending RFE. 

On 1/15/2022 at 5:07 PM, Rocio0010 said:

 

Sometimes that happens when they take long to go over the case. They might want to see more updated evidence, which is stupid and unfair if you have already sent them good initial evidence. Not your fault that they take ages, but it is what it is

I hope the ones I'll send are going to be good enough. At least they have looked into may paperwork now so that's a good thing, i guess.

On 1/15/2022 at 4:29 PM, Allaboutwaiting said:

Exactly that: they'll list what they need and you send ASAP -with the RFE letter attached-.

Thanks. I am gathering all that I could possibly have on their list and hopefully send it to them soon. 

So it took a year for USCIS to send us a notice of RFE. I'm pretty bummed about it since I thought I already submitted the essential evidences that I needed but apparently, I need more.

Question: Is the RFE pretty straightforward? Do you just submit the other evidences they requested and mail it? 

Congrats to @George & Roth for the early N-400 schedule! Hi to @Naes and @mysticdolphin95! I remember you all from our K1 days here!  

Just got my NOA 1 in the mail. Received date is 01/05/2021 and Notice Date is 02/05/2021. 

10 minutes ago, classicme11 said:

it does make sense I thought so too but didnt hurt to try and dream that it could be this year haha  thanks so much and good luck in everything !

Nothing wrong with that. I totally get you.  

Good luck to you too and enjoy your weekend!  

1 hour ago, classicme11 said:

Would someone please help me understand when I will be eligible to file N-400 for citizenship?

I obtained my conditional residency 4/2019 
will that mean that this is my third year 4/21 as a permanent resident therefore I can file on April of this year or do I have to wait this year to pass and file 2022?

 

We have the same timeline but for my understanding...I came in the US on May 2018 but only got my permanent residency card on April 2019. So technically, it's only been 2 years this year that I am considered a legal permanent resident of the US. Therefore, I can file for N-400 in April of 2022 which is the 3rd year of being a legal permanent resident. 

I hope this kinda makes sense. 

On 2/5/2021 at 2:08 PM, George & Roth said:

We have license expiring on Feb 9, and appointment for license is also a problem in NJ requiring two months in advance.  
 

Real problem for us.

 

We didn’t file at earliest in the window because we also moved in late December, and I don’t trust them with address changes. Too bad I didn’t realize they were so messed up with delays we would have just taken a chance with the address change. 

Have you tried just going to the DMV and taking a chance without an appointment? I got my driver's license here in Denver last September and they were doing appointments only. But since they didn't have anything available at all, I just went and took a chance. They let me in since they weren't busy that day.  

Just got a text saying my case was received. I sent my package January 4.  

10 hours ago, youandme13 said:

Hi. Have you heard anything from USCIS  yet? I sent mine same date as yours, have not yet receive  a text message  or email  til now.

Hey there. I haven't heard anything from USCIS yet. I wasn't really expecting to hear back from them 'til February since everything's pretty much backed-up since November. I hope we'd get an update as soon as February starts rolling.  

4 hours ago, Queens2008 said:

Thank you for your reply and good luck!

You're welcome. You too! ❤️ 

My packet was delivered via Fedex and received in Arizona today, January 5. And so....the waiting game begins. 

8 minutes ago, Queens2008 said:

Hi everybody,

 

Happy New Year to you all.

 

I've decided not to use a lawyer to file my removal of conditions, I've a question regarding children.  On the forms it asks about information about your children,  my wife and myself don't have any children but my wife has a son from a previous relationship who lives with his father.  Do we put her son down on the form or leave it blank because we don't have any together?

 

Also regarding taxes, the earliest I can file is Jan 17th and my green card expires 16th April do I have to include 2020 taxes or can I just send 2018 & 2019?

 

I appreciate any help / advice, currently out of work due to the pandemic and can't afford a lawyer.

Hi there. 

Regarding the children....

When I submitted my AOS form, I didn't write anything down on the question regarding children since my husband and I don't have one yet though he has two on a previous marriage. But when i went for my interview, the immigration officer told me to write down my husband's children's names (though their age were over 21) 'cause in the form it states that all children including stepchildren should be written down. She actually wrote down their names on the form herself. So now that I submitted my ROC, I just wrote down their names since it was already written down on my AOS form which technically is already on file. 

With taxes, it's probably okay to just submit 2018 & 2019 since not all people can file their taxes early (at least we don't). 

Hello everyone! Happy New Year! 🎉 

I just sent out my ROC package today via Fedex. Hopefully, they'll get it tomorrow. My 90 day filing window opens today which I thought was not due 'til the end of the month BUT it opened today so I pretty much had to cram everything last weekend to be able to submit today. Don't be like me! 🙄 Check your Permanent Resident Card expiration date as soon as you can!  Will update as soon as something comes up.  

On 10/15/2019 at 10:43 AM, Lotts said:

He was quick enough to get me to sign tax forms so he could get a larger chunk back. That money was supposed to go on the AoS. That money was spent by him on I don't know what. 🙄😒 But I'm in the wrong and all the names under the sun when I ask why etc.. Didn't want to sort out the damn AoS quickly though. 😒

 

Honestly, I just want to go home now. I don't want to file the VAWA thing. I don't have the money nor do I have the supporting evidence. I might see if someone in this household will vouch for me, but I'm unsure as they are his family.

I don't have any financial support, I don't have much of a support system or any places to go here or in the UK. It is cheaper to get a passport than it is to get an emergency travel document! I'm not really entitled to help from the embassy as I am in no danger, no police reports have been made, I have a sponsor, and the passport renewal would be quicker and easier. 

 

I don't have a reason to stay. I came here for him and that went pear... No... Gourd shaped!

I don't want to be a burden to the system, for it to be awkward with the family here, or to get progressively more sick.

 

I want to go home and just do everything from there. Get myself set up again, maybe file the VAWA so I can have the 10 year travel ban lifted with the evidence of mental health therapy (I honestly think I'm going to need it!) and leaving the country due to the poor treatment.

Hi Lotts,

I'm sorry to hear about what's been happening to you. And just like @Paul & Mallory, I would love to help if i live close by. I think their suggestion about filing for VAWA should be your top priority. They can help you for sure. Based from your story, it seems like he's keeping you "captive. By not giving you the right to be able to file for AOS is already a red flag to me. He vouched for you to come here and all, he should file your AOS. Anyhow, I know you don't have any physical evidence of abuse but you can make one. Start writing everything on a journal. If you can document everything that's been happening to you, they will believe you. Also, you can screenshot the things that you have told us on here. That can also be a decent evidence. Abuse is a very serious crime no matter what kind (physical, emotional, verbal, etc.). I know it's not gonna be easy but there are a lot of resources out there that will help you. Just don't lose hope and keep your faith. 

PS. I'm glad your cat's been helping you feel better. Sending *big hugs* to you as well. 

Just an update.

Interview was April 4 and approval was April 5.

Got my AOS approval notice in the mail April 9. Got my green card in the mail April 11. 

I'm really happy to get my green card right away as i have to travel home asap to see my sick grandma. My family's saying that she keeps looking for me.  

Good luck to everyone who's still waiting. Hang in there. ❤️

On 4/11/2019 at 12:42 PM, Bianca89 said:

 

In the green card appointment letter it says to bring :

- a completed medical examination ...

- a completed affidavit of support (income tax returns/w2 etc) ....

 

My medical exam is still valid and I gave the sealed envelope to customs when I entered the country.

I submitted an affidavit of support when I filled AOS. 

 

Do we have to submit these things AGAIN? Or how does that work :D? Would be happy about any help! Thanks

 

 

I had a new medical done since i thought mine expired already last February but then when i got to my interview the officer didn't ask for it. I figured since i paid for it and it cost so much i would just voluntarily give it even though she wasn't asking for it. I actually just didn't want to stare at a $520 document in my big plastic envelope that's why i submitted it. But anyways, the lady officer appreciated what i did and she explained to me that technically my medical is still valid since i submitted it within a year of my AOS interview (it's only been 8 months since we submitted our file). 

As for the Affidavit of Support, I didn't bring a new one since the one we submitted in the beginning is still valid. I did bring my husband's current w2, tax return, pay stubs, and letter of employment. The lady officer didn't ask for any but it's still better to have it with you just in case they ask.

On 4/9/2019 at 2:03 PM, Naes said:

@Oksmanoks 

Thanks @Naes  

I got some good news yesterday as i got my AOS notice of approval in the mail. My status changed to card is mailed to me just this morning. I'm hoping i can get it this week so i don't have to worry anymore and i can book my flight home. Just praying my grandma will wait for me. 🙏

1 hour ago, DeepakChani said:

How long is the medical valid for again? 

Should be valid 1 year from when you took it. I took mine February 2018 and i just got my AOS interview letter which is set to April 4. So i have to get a new medical. It's not going to be cheap but i don't want to risk not having one and them asking for one on the interview day. 

34 minutes ago, Charles H said:

Our interview was scheduled about 3 months after it said they were going to schedule our interview,  then the letter never got to us because they sent it to our last address.  I think it's quick here in Denver from what I'm seeing.  

 

As for the medical I honestly didn't even look at the date and just gave them the record brought from my wife's home country. 

 

Good luck

Thanks. Hopefully it'll just be quick. I was kinda hoping that my interview will be this month so i don't have to schedule another medical exam but it looks like i will have to. 

Cheers!

1 hour ago, Charles H said:

Got the green card in the mail yesterday on the 27th, took just under 6 months from the date we filed.  Still no SSN so I guess we're going to their office again.  Good luck everyone and thanks for sharing your journey. 

Congrats!   My case just changed to scheduled for interview today. How long did you have to wait for the notice in the mail? My medical is only valid until this month so i'll have to get a new one before the interview. Just want to know how long until you got your notice so i'll know when to schedule another medical appointment. Thanks!  

Got my EAD/AP combo card in the mail today. No word on my AOS schedule for interview yet. 

EAD case status changed to New Card is being produced as of January 22.