nikki1992

Hi all,
 
I moved to the US on K1 visa and eventually got a greencard via marriage. After living in the US for 2.5 years, my US husband and I decided we wanted to move back to the U.K. (where I’m from). We did that in May of this year.
 
My conditional Greencard expired a month after we moved back to the U.K. and as far as I’m aware I can’t renew it because I'm no longer a U.S. resident. Therefore, I have to officially abandon my greencard.
 
Before I do that I just wanted to check with anyone who might have done the same if there is any way I CAN renew it while living in another country? Is there anything I have missed? What do I need to know about the consequences of officially abandoning my greencard (besides the obvious that I can’t live and work in the US anymore)?
 
Thanks!

No, there is not however this will not hurt you if your husband wishes to open another petition for you to return at some time in the future

No not really. We would have to delay by a year because of how long it takes to process etc. 
 
Currently we don’t plan on returning to the US permanently anyway so it shouldn’t be a problem but I was just thinking in the short term it would be good to know how long I can keep it for just incase 😊

No not really. We would have to delay by a year because of how long it takes to process etc. 
 
Currently we don’t plan on returning to the US permanently anyway so it shouldn’t be a problem but I was just thinking in the short term it would be good to know how long I can keep it for just incase 😊

Yes we meet all the requirements for the U.K. spouse visa including the cash savings. 
 
I just wasn’t sure what happens with my greencard. It’s unlikely we would need to move back to the US but I’m just hoping to keep it as long as possible incase there is a need to come back and we don’t have time to wait for the visa to be approved again. 
Thank you, I’ll have a look into this 😊

Yes we meet all the requirements for the U.K. spouse visa including the cash savings. 
 
I just wasn’t sure what happens with my greencard. It’s unlikely we would need to move back to the US but I’m just hoping to keep it as long as possible incase there is a need to come back and we don’t have time to wait for the visa to be approved again. 
Thank you, I’ll have a look into this 😊

If you don't remove conditions, the GC will end when it expires. Start all over when you're ready to move back to the US. 

Yeah I was super surprised and suspicious when she said that. Especially since I hadn’t been told that by USCIS. At least I got an extended driving license from it lol

Yeah I was super surprised and suspicious when she said that. Especially since I hadn’t been told that by USCIS. At least I got an extended driving license from it lol

I might as well ask a McDonald employee to file my immigration application 

DMV Employees are not the most intelligent people you will come across in life. 

Lol don't believe DMV folks. They told me once that once I come into the US, I am automatically a US citizen

I got mine approx 2 weeks after I received the combo card. 

For anyone that's interested, my expedite request for the AP was approved on 28th May (submitted evidence on 22nd May). The only update I got for it was on the old site where the EAD status changed to "card is being produced" (no update on the AP but I assumed it was because it's a combo card). 
 
I received the combo card in the mail today without any status update about it being mailed etc. So I was surprised to get it so fast!
 
Good luck to everyone still waiting!

Thanks for letting me know! About an hour after you replied I got an email from USCIS that they received my evidence and it’s under review. We’ll see what happens!

I have the same situation. Also no updates on the new site. While old site has been updated with new status. Don't know about case tracker, since I use my own small script for tracking. Good luck!

Hello Everyone.  
We had our interview yesterday - May 21st and we got accepted ! It was K-1 based AOS.
We filed from NYC (Queens) and I must admit that we were prepared for much longer processing. 

Here are our dates:
NOA1 - 01/17/2019
EAD - 04/13/2019
Interview - 05/21/2019

Status updated to "New Card is being produced"

Just wanted to wish good luck to everyone. 
 

Thanks!
 
Got the update on the case tracker app (which I believe is linked to the old site). I didn’t get a notification but I just refreshed my applications on the app and saw there was an update today. 
 
No text or email update despite filing for the e-notification alerts. 
 
No updates on the my.uscis.gov site (new site). Has been updated on the old site though (egov.uscis.gov). 

I just checked my status and my AOS says it’s been scheduled for interview today! Hopefully get the letter soon!

If I was in your position I would call again and see if they have an update. What do you have to lose? Worst case scenario they’ll say there is no update and to call once the 30 days are up. Best case scenario they’ll tell you it’s been processed and approved. I say give it a go and call them. 

If I was in your position I would call again and see if they have an update. What do you have to lose? Worst case scenario they’ll say there is no update and to call once the 30 days are up. Best case scenario they’ll tell you it’s been processed and approved. I say give it a go and call them. 

Why don’t you expedite your application? Seems like you would have a legit reason to and then you don’t have to keep worrying about possibly losing your job.
 
I called last week asking about the process so I had an idea of when I should apply to expedite, and she said “I can send in a request for you now if you want”. I asked her if it would affect our application if the expedite was denied and she said not. She put in the request on the 10th May and on the 16th I got an email asking for evidence to support it. Going to send it off this weekend and hopefully get an answer soon.
 
The way I see it is, why not try and expedite now so you can put your mind at ease instead of constantly worrying and applying to expedite at the last minute? With the current processing times it’s likely you will need to expedite your application at some point in the next 90 days so why not do it now?

Why don’t you expedite your application? Seems like you would have a legit reason to and then you don’t have to keep worrying about possibly losing your job.
 
I called last week asking about the process so I had an idea of when I should apply to expedite, and she said “I can send in a request for you now if you want”. I asked her if it would affect our application if the expedite was denied and she said not. She put in the request on the 10th May and on the 16th I got an email asking for evidence to support it. Going to send it off this weekend and hopefully get an answer soon.
 
The way I see it is, why not try and expedite now so you can put your mind at ease instead of constantly worrying and applying to expedite at the last minute? With the current processing times it’s likely you will need to expedite your application at some point in the next 90 days so why not do it now?

My AOS application changed to “ready to be scheduled for interview” yesterday! Haven’t heard anything for EAD/AP yet. 

Thanks! The processing times for my local office is 10-22.5 months so I’m not going to get my hopes up but at least it’s progress so I’m not complaining!