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I am a U.S. citizen and looking into helping my parents migrate to the US. Long story short, my parents do not live in the States; however, they have a 10-year ban on entry into the US. They left in 2013, making it exactly ten years this year (They left the US voluntarily). For me to petition them and give them a Green Card, can I apply for an I-130, or do I need to do something else before?
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I'm sorry to hear. I don't think it's normal, for proof of ID at my interview; I had to show my Green card. Then at my Oath ceremony, they confiscated it (obviously).
I will bother them nonstop about the passport. It doesn’t seem right to be holding on to it
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5 minutes ago, Family said:
Thank you for yet another definition of what USCIS calls “ expedited Naturalization for military families “ lol
I hold the unpopular opinion that all military ( active or inactive) should get expedited processing. …but congratulations! Don’t forget to Vote!
https://www.uscis.gov/military/citizenship-for-military-family-members
For real! Getting expedited is something I have never got to experience but I’m still happy it’s finally over! 😝 and yes will do 🫡
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On 7/28/2022 at 1:04 AM, Kimgaba said:
Me and my wife are at the NVC stage of the application. The only thing in our application that i see could provoke problem is how fast we filed and did everything. I got my divorce in Jan 22 (i was already seperated from my ex wife, divorce just finalized then) and I got married to my current wife in early March. We filed for the I-130 late march. We are concerned if we should seek professional guidance.
She's from colombia, i've known her for over 3 years, and we started dating last year. As for time spent together i try to visit as much as possible. I have over the last year (12 months) traveled to colombia 9 times to visit her. Next week I'm traveling there again, and in september, i'm planning to visit her again. My job doesn't really give me vacation time, we just accumulate PTO so the visits have just been days. But soo many the immigration officers at the airport are always questioning me now why i'm traveling to often so soon.
If it makes you feel more at ease to hire a lawyer go ahead. We had one but I personally don’t think made much of a difference, the members of Visajourney seemed more knowledgeable than our lawyer.
I know it’s a stressful process, but all there is to do now is for her to show up to her interview and answer all the questions the Officer will ask her. My interview lasted 30 minutes and even though it seemed it was never going to end from the many questions I got asked, I got approved.
Good luck 😊
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12 minutes ago, Family said:
Why? As a military spouse you should have been expedited ….
There are different types of ways you can apply as a military spouse. I applied, so I didn’t have to travel back to the U.S. for an interview & oath. Now, was I supposed to be expedited or not? Who knows… all I know is I’m going back to the U.S. after 3 years with an American passport 🤗
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Hi Paula!
I was in Colombia while we filed for my I-130.
1. We only sent affidavits, photos, flight itineraries, hotel reservations, and chat screenshots because that’s all we had.
2. I don’t think a lawyer is necessary; just take your time to do your research and ask for any doubts you might have.
3. No, my I-130 took 7 months to get approved, and then dealing with the U.S. embassy in Bogota + 4 months, altogether 11 months - a year!
Check out my website, there’s excellent information on what I did in Bogota for biometrics, medical appointment and interview review
Vsjourneys.Wordpress.con/inmigr/
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8 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:
Weird. This is now the status:
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August 7, 2022Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS
As of August 7, 2022, we are actively reviewing your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, Receipt Number IOEXXXXXXXXXXX. Our records show nothing is outstanding at this time. We will let you know if we need anything from you. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address."
I guess "active reviewing" is not really actively reviewing?
My N-400 was stuck on this for 10 months 😅 but hey, good luck!
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7 hours ago, Alision_J36 said:
Wishing you both the best as she make her way to becoming and American citizen 😃
Ikr, I wish they would ask just the month and year, but they are asking for the specific date of moving or traveling out side of the country.
Question, to qualify to file under the 5 year rule, is it 5 years when you first get a green card or 5 years after lifting conditions? I first got my conditional card in October 2015, got my conditioned removed in October 2018
5 years as a permanent resident
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On 7/22/2022 at 10:46 PM, PaxMundi said:
Hello all,
I'm Active Duty military stationed overseas in Asia. My Fiancee received her K1 Visa and she is traveling to the United States soon so we can get married. I will meet her in the States. My concerns are now that her K1 Visa will expire in a few months. I'm due to rotate from my current overseas station in about a year. I have nobody in the States with who my wife can stay while I' m outside the Continental United States. I heard travel outside the U. S . under a K1 visa is not an option. So how do I bring my wife to join me in Asia with a K1 Visa that will expire in a few months?
Any guidance in this matter is much appreciated. Thank you all.
I'm unfamiliar with K1 Visas, but right after you guys get married, go ahead and enroll her in your DEERS.
Maybe it'd be best if you apply for a Spouse Visa. Right after she gets her Green Card, she can move to Japan with you and legally live there under SOFA, and her time in Japan will still count as residence in the U.S. - AS LONG AS SHE'S IN YOUR ORDERS. She will also have the option to apply for citizenship immediately without waiting 3 years of permanent residency; the only requirement is to go back to the U.S. for an interview and oath.
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The foreign spouse will be granted a Green Card, and will be able to stay with you overseas as long as your spouse is included in your orders to accompany you. No need to have US citizenship, GC will suffice.
When and if she decides to apply for U.S. citizenship, she could also do so the moment she gets her GC, but she'll have to go back to the U.S. for a Citizenship Interview & Naturalization. N-400 (319b)
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Yes and at port of entry the Officer will open it
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2 hours ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:
Per law non citizens are required to keep their address updated. No such law exists for citizens.
But for convenience, if you have an active petition you do need to update your address in order to receive mailed notifications. Otherwise they will be sent to the previous address.
Got it 👍🏼
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12 hours ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:
It's needed to receive letters from USCIS to the correct address, like the NOA2.
The Officer at my interview told me I didn’t need to keep updating my address anymore once a citizen. Plus, every other missing Notice will be visible on the USCIS online account.
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If you’re a US citizen you do not need to keep updating your address.
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My immigration journey has finally come to an end. Good luck to everyone and let’s not forget to share information about this process to those who need It 🤗
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My immigration journey has finally come to an end. Good luck to everyone and let’s not forget to share information about this process to those who need it 😊👍🏼
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On 6/6/2022 at 2:31 PM, See7 said:
I had my interview and oath on the same day. My interview went super smooth, IO was super nice. I was interviewed via video meeting.
Nice, congrats! 🎉 & same here, i had my Interview done virtually
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I applied by mail because I had to send in biometrics (I’m overseas); but it felt as if I filed electronically since I was able to see everything on my USCIS profile
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Status went from “Case was submitted for quality review” to “oath ceremony notice was mailed”. Almost there 🙏🏼
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10 minutes ago, Mor said:
Does anyone have any tips or suggesstions in getting through Visa interview when having to fly into Bogota, Colombia? Such as:
1) how long should we plan to be in Bogota?
2) which medical doctor do you recommend from the 3 on the list? And how much do they charge for medical exam?
3) Did any of them actially gave you the results in your hand? If not, were they delayed in sending them to the embassy?
4) where do you get the blood work done and how much do they charge?
5) What hotel do recommend staying at?
6) is the area safe near the embassy, even though there are always some type of demostration occurring?
I hope you will find this helpful!
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2 hours ago, KristineGB said:
Did anyone submit their historical and current pay slip/ pay stub proof of income other than tax returns?
No. Tax return transcripts and bank statements of our joint accounts
How to fill out 'Continuous residence & Travel history' for N-400 (Military Spouse)?
in Military Immigration-Related Discussion
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Hey Mil spouse here! I filed for my N-400 back in Japan 2 years ago.
I documented my process here. Hope this helps! https://vsjourneyss.wordpress.com/2022/08/03/3430/