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Mexico isn't Texas...your Marriage was in Mexico. You should have a Mexican MC

2 hours ago, zephyrblau said:

I wasn't sure where to post this or how to properly search the forums for a potential similar thread. 

my bride is very close to her family and the sibling she's closest to is quite ill. 

her I-485 was approved 12/01/2023 and the letter states that if her green card has not arrived within 90 days to call NBC. on or about March 1 I called and said "green card" to the automated phone software. this software is only programmed to respond to the phrase "green card" by ASSuming that the caller wants a replacement. I replied in the negative. asking the software for a representative returns the reply that "...if you ask for a representative again I will terminate the call". 

a few days later I decided to get my local representative involved. they indicate that they can intercede about problems with a federal agency. they did so and the response from NBC was to REISSUE the same letter from the prior December. this makes it look like NBC is doing something when in reality they are not. as of May 6 there is STILL no green card and my bride wants to travel to Thailand a see her family.  

today I contacted my representative's office again and related the current situation. further, I filed the same complaint with my U.S. senator. 

after plowing through the USCIS website until I'm cross eyed. I don't think she can meet the emergency travel requirements. getting medical docs translated by a recognized service in her sister's area of Thailand ain't gonna happen. 

thanks for any insight

  

 

This is a new one

8 hours ago, wildbug100420 said:

I've seen cbp pull people aside for questions on outbound flights in jetway. But it's not very widespread 

They don't ask for your status. I've crossed path with them. They only confirm tour identity. 

You can travel outwards with your country of birth's PP.

Coming back in is another story (probably $700+ on boarding foil).

Sendwave...

No fees

Ok.

Why renounce yet Colombia allows dual citizenship?

7 hours ago, drchirag said:

Do I have to wait for my PP or I can apply right now for her PP?

N400 certificate 

When you get your N400 certificate, you can head to the post office and apply for her US PP.

As security, also invest $700+ and apply for her N600 with USCIS 

Just curious..in your application to USCIS, did you mention that his parents are alive, in US and without status?

23 minutes ago, OldUser said:

You can, it's not the best path but people do it.

Tha argument is that you need to be admitted with a Visa, and VWP is the opposite...that's where I'm getting conflicted too.

https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-7-part-b-chapter-7

You can't AOS on ESTA

Not sure if I remember correctly, but under $500 isn't reported. 

@sean126 apologies. I got things confused. 

@sean126 how many citizenship tests has she taken? 2010 and recently? 

She been here close to 18 years and no grasp of English? 

There's nothing a lawyer is going to do. She has to pass the test. A lawyer won't help her skip it

How'd he get his US citizenship?

3 hours ago, sean126 said:

funny how he couldn't elaborate for himself when I asked him.   He didn't say anything.  But I appreciate the honest opinion.  It definitely sets my expectations low.  

Welcome to the world of @Boiler. He's short and direct. With time, you'll understand him within first reading. As of now, you may have to read 10 times and scratch your head a little. 

But he's knowledgeable. So worth the reading.

21 hours ago, jacka said:

Some African country

Higher chance it's this. Mostly when they don't say, it's Nigeria. 

21 hours ago, Redro said:

FIFTY FOUR… 

Say it louder @Redro. If Redro is pissed, you must have REALLY burnt your candle. 

I know. But you're battling something you have no control of. Just take whatever they give you and call it a day. 

You have to leave. So, take what you can get.

File re-entry NOW. Leave after biometrics, not before.

4 hours ago, Nousernamee1 said:

Do I continue working unauthorized after filling for spousal visa ?? Yes my spouse is America 

Are you in US or abroad?