Francyn

7 hours ago, M+K IL said:

I guess it makes sense if you're changing your entire name... in our cases we are only changing our last names and didn't get flagged

Did you already do your interview? It’s strange because the officer mentioned there were no flags for me either. I’m not completely changing my name but changing my middle name to my first name/first name to middle name. 

Thank you for asking this because I actually did switch first and middle name. Glad there is no need to fret..yet. 🤗

Filed for n-400 February 2023

interview scheduled for July 2023

at the interview my officer informed me that they had sent out the background checks for their cases at the same time (admitting she was a little late to send out) but that all others came back in time before the interview except mine. Interview went well and i passed the test but was given a receipt stating a decision could not be made because they were still waiting for the background check. Officer mentioned it would take 2 days maximum for me to receive a response and it’s been 2 weeks now and my status is still “interview was scheduled.” I know I have 120 days before I can request a hearing on my case so I was denied an info pass appointment because it’s still technically within processing times. Does anyone know of a similar situation and if I should be freaking out right now? 

8 hours ago, HRQX said:

Correct, the US doesn't directly issue visas to enter the DR, but OP's proof of US LPR status is enough to enter the DR: http://consuladord.com/contenidos.aspx?cid=82&lang=ES "All nationals of countries with a valid visa or residence card from the European Union, the United States of America, Canada or Great Britain, can enter the national territory of the Dominican Republic with the simple presentation of the Tourist Card (Decree 691-07 dated December 18, 2007)."

Thanks for the link! Hopefully the letter is accepted along with the card as proof of US LPR. I know there shouldn’t be any issue re-entering the US but wasn’t sure if it is recognized there.

Hi! Has anyone traveled to the Dominican Republic while under the 18 month extension period after filing i-175 to remove conditions. My green card is expiring a month before my expected travel date for a wedding and the consulate in the US does not issue tourist visas. I did call and explain the situation and was told I should be fine to enter with the expired gc and letter but has anyone successfully gone through it with a non DR passport from a country that would otherwise require a visa? 

1 hour ago, FlashLG said:

I still don't get why you don't fly to Mexico/ Canada and enter by land? From what I've read on other threads on here, you'll be fine and allowed in by CBP if you can get to the border.

Because I would still need to apply for a Canadian visa and provide detailed information for my "stay"

UPDATE: 

The only solution is to apply for humanitarian parole with request for expedition from the congressman. That is the direction we are headed in now.

17 hours ago, doggieandsam said:

Edit: Found it! The thread I remembered was the same one posted above. Read the post from member @marc941 on page 2!

Thank you so much!! The nearest USCIS office to me is in Rome Italy, I contacted them and they mentioned they have CBP officers in the Immigration Advisory Program at their airport so that will probably be my last resort to just show up. For now, my husband contacted our congressman and hopefully they will have a solution for us by tomorrow, they are speaking to their USCIS liason in DC. Will keep you all posted.

1 hour ago, Roel said:

Maybe this will help?

https://www.***removed***/forum/showthread.php/110019-Advance-parole-lost-while-overseas

Thanks unfortunately I already tried dealing with the embassy and had no luck since I'm not a green card holder yet. I think some people just have better luck or if I were traveling with my husband it would've been easier.

41 minutes ago, geowrian said:

If you can get back to the US somehow, you may be able to be granted entry still. However, getting on a plane is the biggest hurdle.

 

It's a bit of a long shot, but can you get to a nearby country and try to enter by land?

Yes the USCIS indirectly advised that I just try my luck with getting on a flight and that it should be sufficient once I reach Customs and Border Patrol in the US but getting on the flight has been the issue. 

1 hour ago, Damara said:

 

Looks like the embassy wont be able to help you. You need to deal with the airlines and get yourself on a plane.

 

I already tried dealing with the airlines and they would not take the risk of boarding me with just my copy. They all kept telling me to talk to the embassy so it's just a vicious cycle at this point 

I'm married to a USC and we filed for AOS in August 2017 and are still waiting for the interview to be scheduled. I was approved for EAD/Travel in November and had to travel earlier this year to visit family for an emergency and ended up staying for a few months. Long story short, the day of my flight I realized I didn't have my combo card (advance parole) and was unable to board the flight. The US Embassy said they could not issue a transportation letter since I am not a Lawful Permanent Resident and the USCIS field office told my husband they could not issue an emergency parole document without me being present. Has anyone been in a similar situation? Please advise, as AOS is kind of a grey area the embassy won't touch the case. I have a picture of the card and my approval notices for travel and employment but they seem to be of no use. PLEASE HELP.