Pupmom

coming to Wisconsin - warm weather stuff is a great advance prep add! 

Where in India is he coming from? And any idea of what he likes/dislikes or what he is like overall (loves Indian food, Indian TV etc. or okay with American things?). I would say a few things to add:
 
1. Smart phone and SIM card. He would probably want to call home often so either pre paid calling card or making sure his family can WhatsApp etc.
2. Indian TV subscription. (Can we done after he gets there, takes all Of 10 minutes - may especially need if he is into Cricket etc.). Netflix/Amazon have plenty of Indian content so May not even be needed. 
3. Know where the Indian grocery store is - maybe he might want some food/spices that he didn’t get with him. 
4. Not sure if he is religious but an idea of where the nearest place of worship for him is (catering to community from India). 
5. kind of silly but a lot of Indian folks take forever to get used to TP, so if you can add a bidet to the WC am sure he will appreciate that! 
 

 

coming to Wisconsin - warm weather stuff is a great advance prep add! 

Where in India is he coming from? And any idea of what he likes/dislikes or what he is like overall (loves Indian food, Indian TV etc. or okay with American things?). I would say a few things to add:
 
1. Smart phone and SIM card. He would probably want to call home often so either pre paid calling card or making sure his family can WhatsApp etc.
2. Indian TV subscription. (Can we done after he gets there, takes all Of 10 minutes - may especially need if he is into Cricket etc.). Netflix/Amazon have plenty of Indian content so May not even be needed. 
3. Know where the Indian grocery store is - maybe he might want some food/spices that he didn’t get with him. 
4. Not sure if he is religious but an idea of where the nearest place of worship for him is (catering to community from India). 
5. kind of silly but a lot of Indian folks take forever to get used to TP, so if you can add a bidet to the WC am sure he will appreciate that! 
 

 

When you had the online wedding, were you both physically present in the same location? If not, you may run into married for K-1 and not married enough for CR-1. For the marriage to be considered for immigration purposes, you should be present in the same location after the marriage ceremony for 'consummation'. Keep that in mind as you file I-130.

When you had the online wedding, were you both physically present in the same location? If not, you may run into married for K-1 and not married enough for CR-1. For the marriage to be considered for immigration purposes, you should be present in the same location after the marriage ceremony for 'consummation'. Keep that in mind as you file I-130.

When you had the online wedding, were you both physically present in the same location? If not, you may run into married for K-1 and not married enough for CR-1. For the marriage to be considered for immigration purposes, you should be present in the same location after the marriage ceremony for 'consummation'. Keep that in mind as you file I-130.

When you had the online wedding, were you both physically present in the same location? If not, you may run into married for K-1 and not married enough for CR-1. For the marriage to be considered for immigration purposes, you should be present in the same location after the marriage ceremony for 'consummation'. Keep that in mind as you file I-130.

When you had the online wedding, were you both physically present in the same location? If not, you may run into married for K-1 and not married enough for CR-1. For the marriage to be considered for immigration purposes, you should be present in the same location after the marriage ceremony for 'consummation'. Keep that in mind as you file I-130.

@AbdulAhad - As many others have mentioned, there may not be a direct path to move to the US for you at the moment. Doesn't mean there isn't any path at all. You may just have to re think the time line a little.
 
The fact that you are 15 and have this as a goal is the very thing in your favor. You could definitely try leveraging the family friend and seeing if you can move to the US for high school. OR you could make it your goal to get to a great college for undergrad/masters. If you select the right field of study and work hard on your grades and extra curricular activities, you could make a path to study at world class university completely on your own - there are plenty of scholarships available to deserving students and as a F1 holder in college you can do limited on campus work (TA etc.). With a good university and a scholarship in hand, the process to get a F1 visa is much smoother. 
 
I know of friends whose family moved to the US when they were in high school. I moved while in college. From all the conversations I have gathered that the adjustment is much harder when you move during high school vs. college as you need to mature and get used to the cultural differences and so do your peers. The debt/cost that you incur will be significantly lower and the value that you get will be much higher. If working in the US is your goal, the timeline on when you can start working won't change in either case as without a college degree in an in demand field (think STEM, Business etc.) a company won't be able to sponsor you for a H1B.
 
My suggestion - for the next few years focus on the university you eventually want to study in and the field you want to make your career in. Start looking into the admissions process and build an impressive resume so universities are falling over themselves to give you a full ride. All the best!
 
 
 

@AbdulAhad - As many others have mentioned, there may not be a direct path to move to the US for you at the moment. Doesn't mean there isn't any path at all. You may just have to re think the time line a little.
 
The fact that you are 15 and have this as a goal is the very thing in your favor. You could definitely try leveraging the family friend and seeing if you can move to the US for high school. OR you could make it your goal to get to a great college for undergrad/masters. If you select the right field of study and work hard on your grades and extra curricular activities, you could make a path to study at world class university completely on your own - there are plenty of scholarships available to deserving students and as a F1 holder in college you can do limited on campus work (TA etc.). With a good university and a scholarship in hand, the process to get a F1 visa is much smoother. 
 
I know of friends whose family moved to the US when they were in high school. I moved while in college. From all the conversations I have gathered that the adjustment is much harder when you move during high school vs. college as you need to mature and get used to the cultural differences and so do your peers. The debt/cost that you incur will be significantly lower and the value that you get will be much higher. If working in the US is your goal, the timeline on when you can start working won't change in either case as without a college degree in an in demand field (think STEM, Business etc.) a company won't be able to sponsor you for a H1B.
 
My suggestion - for the next few years focus on the university you eventually want to study in and the field you want to make your career in. Start looking into the admissions process and build an impressive resume so universities are falling over themselves to give you a full ride. All the best!
 
 
 

Guys, the kid is 15. You can be kind at the same time as indicating how unsuccessful this is likely to be.

On a slight drift topic I recently used my new US passport! Maybe traveling with it is not such a difference for those of you from the global west, but for me to drop the hassle factor of my old passport was great: to be able to visit two countries I would have needed individual visas for before and be able to use the e-gates at Heathrow was such a treat! In fact - even the fairly last minute decision of where to go without having to worry about getting visas on time was a pleasure. (Never mind the cost of the expedited passport was less than the two visas would have cost). 

Do you know why the immigration agency is looking to submit an appeal? I am Not sure if an appeal will work in this case. The petition was not rejected due to a USCIS error but rather due to all documentation not submitted as requested. You may need to reapply unless it is the fault of USCIS. 

Do you know why the immigration agency is looking to submit an appeal? I am Not sure if an appeal will work in this case. The petition was not rejected due to a USCIS error but rather due to all documentation not submitted as requested. You may need to reapply unless it is the fault of USCIS. 

Do you know why the immigration agency is looking to submit an appeal? I am Not sure if an appeal will work in this case. The petition was not rejected due to a USCIS error but rather due to all documentation not submitted as requested. You may need to reapply unless it is the fault of USCIS. 

Didn’t even come up. As a backup, I had printed out account statement (not transcript) for 2020. 

Oh God! What a beautiful day! I even don't know where do I start lol
I was scheduled for my interview at 830, so came in at 815, at 825 was called by the officer, the officer was extremely nice, asked me 6 questions, then asked me to read "where is the white house" and to write the white house is in Washington DC. Then went over my n400, at 835 he told me congratulations, please wait in the waiting room, at 9 exactly my name was called by another officer who was holding my naturalization certificate in his hand, so he took me into a room and read the oath, I repeated after him the full oath, then he gave me my certificate, said congratulations and took me outside, I left the building at 9 10, then I ran to DMV and upgraded my real ID driver's license to enhanced driver's license for US citizens only (I maid an appointment for it online a week ago) then I ran to the passport agency and apply for a first time passport, it will be ready in 15 minutes, (made an appointment by phone by waiting over 3 hours on the line 2 weeks ago)
So this is pretty much it
Guys! I truly hope from the bottom of my heart that all of you will get your certificates soon! I wish luck to each of you! Please text me or call me at any time if you have any questions, I'm always here to help as much as I can!!! 
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Savva

As long as you don't owe anything to IRS even you filed for extension, then you'll be good.
Just bring the proof of document about the request for extension if in case the IO asks you.

Wanted to update this in case it helps others:
1. I got a tablet with a stylus for writing. Parents had pen paper by default. Writing with a thick stylus end is difficult so I would suggest asking for pen paper if not comfortable with that. 
2 & 3. the writing vocabulary was from the booklet. The sentence was fairly easy for us. My parents were very worried about spelling and capitalization errors etc. but they both passed first sentence. 
 
 

1. They had an iPad and a pen to write on the iPad screen. You can ask for a pen and paper max. they can say is no. 
2. They asked me to read "What do we pay to the government?" and to write "We pay taxes."
3. I believe they do but I am not 100% sure. 

Three new voters join the ranks today! I will share more details of the interview in the office review but got done with naturalization process today. They administered oath same day. From start to finish - took 1.5 hours. All the best to everyone still waiting! 

Three new voters join the ranks today! I will share more details of the interview in the office review but got done with naturalization process today. They administered oath same day. From start to finish - took 1.5 hours. All the best to everyone still waiting! 

My wife had her citizenship interview today at Baltimore field office. We arrived 30 minutes before the interview time. She went in the building 15 minutes before the interview time.
 
It was straight forward, she is now waiting for judicial oath ceremony as she wanted to change her name by adding her maiden name as middle name.
 
Officer was pleasant, since my wife is tax professional he started chit chatting with her about tax and her company (he used to be a tax accountant himself)
 
She was asked the following six questions:
Senator names States bordering Mexico What is capital of USA Year of writing of declaration of independence How many senators in senate Where is statue of liberty After that she was ask to read "what is the capital of USA" she wrote the answer on iPad
Then officer just went quickly through her application (yes and no) questions. She brought with her our child birth certificate, marriage certificate, passports and green card. No documents were asked by the officer. She will be providing her GC to judge during judicial oath ceremony and name change.
 
I will be going for my interview next week. Will provide my experience after it.
 
Also Baltimore office is doing same day oath ceremony.
 
Hope this help.

Original birth certificates of all their children might be requested.  
 
Always a good idea to bring additional newly taken passport photos.  

Thanks, Mike! Will make sure they have those and get some new passport pics taken too!