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    N-400 September 2022 Filers

    in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    You guys have helped me so much throughout this journey so I wanted to share my timeline as a small thank you:

     

    From F1 student to US Citizen via marriage:

     

    May 2019: Initial filing (I-485 adjustment of status)

    May 2019: Biometrics notice in mail

    June 2019: Biometrics done

    September 2019: Interview notice

    October 2019 (1st week): Work Authorization card received

    October 2019 (2nd week): Green Card interview and approval

    October 2019 (3rd week): 2 year Green Card received

     

    August 2021: Filed for Removal of conditions (I-751)

    January 2022: Case updated to show fingerprints are not needed to be retaken

    May 2022 (1st week): Removal of conditions approved (no interview)

    May 2022 (2nd week): 10 year Green Card received

     

    September 2022: Filed for citizenship

    February 2023: Interview scheduled

    April 2023: N-400 Interview and same day oath ceremony

     

    Here is how long it took for each filing:

    It took 5 months to get 2-year green card (between filing I-485 and approval)

    It took 9 months to get 10-year green card (between filing I-751 and approval)

    It took 7 months to get citizenship (between filing I-400 and approval)

    In total it took 4 years to go from being on a student visa (F1) to becoming a US Citizen.

     

    Notes:

    We did not use any lawyers.

    We are located in Los Angeles, CA.

     

    Tips:

    Research, research, research. (VisaJourney, ***removed***, and Reddit's u/uscis were of immense help)

    Take as many documents with you as you can, but only show what is asked of you.

    Be kind, confident, and honest.

     

    N-400 September 2022 Filers

    in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    Congrats all you guys! I noticed that everyone that had to do the combo 751/400 got their interviews and oath dates very early (early for 400, late for 751). I also applied in september but just for n400 (I got the removal of conditions already) but I still haven't heard back. Anyone here who already had the conditions removed prior and only filed for N-400 and got the interview date?

    Removing Conditions, admitted to university in different city

    in Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion

    Posted

    Hello,

     

    I just got an acceptance letter into a very prestigious college as a transfer student from a community college. My husband and I are extremely happy but that means I will have to move to a different city and live on campus so we will not live in the same apartment anymore. He is the US citizen and I am about to file for removal of conditions (I-751). 

     

    I am worried that deciding to go to that university and moving out will cause issues with the removal of conditions considering that USCIS sees not living together as a red flag. My husband and I are both sad we might have to do long distance for a while but we came to the realization that me going to this university will be good for both of us in the long term (better job, better pay...).

     

    What do you guys think? Should I accept the university's admission offer or just go to a normal university in my current city to be on the safe side with the green card?

     

    Thank you.

    Filing I-751 and traveling abroad

    in Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion

    Posted

    7 minutes ago, igoyougoduke said:

    you can travel with your expired green card and receipt of i-751 if you want to travel once your conditional GC expires..  your conditional green card expires in july. File i-751 as soon as you can and have receipt and your conditional green card to travel. you can travel any time you want .. no restricitons. Yes if you get biometrics appointment , you have to come back to give your finger prints in US 

    thanks for the reply. My conditional green card expires in october not july. Does filing i-751 automatically void my current conditional green card?

    Filing I-751 and traveling abroad

    in Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion

    Posted

    Hi guys,

     

    I got my conditional green card through marriage (from being an F1 student) and my 90 days period before the 2 year anniversary begins first week of July. I will file I-751 during that week but I had a question. I am traveling out of the country the following month, August and will be out for a month. Do you thing that's a good idea? I'm afraid they will send me a biometrics appointment during august or an RFE or any other correspondence. Based on your experience, will I receive any communication from USCIS a month after filing? Also, am I even allowed to travel abroad once I file? My conditional green card will expire in october (I will be back in the US in September).

     

    Thank you!

    Am I his dependent for TAXES? 1099

    in Tax & Finances During US Immigration

    Posted

    Hi everyone,

     

    My husband and I got married on January 2019 and I received my Green Card on October 2019. We filed for 2019 Taxes last month but he didn't put me as his dependent because we saw on google that we can't.

     

    I know that I am his dependent for USCIS purposes but can he do that for taxes as well? If so, how can we rectify the mistake? He's 1099.

     

    Thank you!

    Can I file for unemployment? Public Charge?

    in Coronavirus Covid-19

    Posted

    Hi,

     

    I got my conditional green card in September 2019 through marriage. I did DoorDash (food delivery) for the last 4 weeks and currently don't feel safe going out to work due to the virus spreading. Can I file for unemployment? I never filed for taxes because this is my first time working here in the US. Also will filing for unemployment make it hard for me to remove the conditions off my green card and eventually apply for citizenship?

     

    Thank you so much!

    HEALTH INSURANCE / GREEN CARD MARRIAGE

    in Moving to the US and Your New Life In America

    Posted

    Hi,

     

    Not sure where to post this. I just got my green card in the mail (through marriage) and since health insurance open enrollment starts today I need to get a plan soon. 
     

    My question is: Does getting Obamacare or any other government aided plan jeopardize removing conditions on my green card later on?

     

    As you know, when a US citizen sponsors you, he needs to show proof that he can financially support you so that you are not asking anything from the government. So will me getting government aided health insurance affect my future immigration proceedings?

     

    Thank you in advance for the help!

    Green Card Marriage Interview (Translate Birth Certificate)

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    Hi,

     

    I have my green card interview in 2 weeks (5 months after filing!) and in the letter they asked for some documents like passport, marriage license... They also asked for my birth certificate. Since it's in French, I need to a certified translation again. (I sent both an original birth certificate and original English certified translation with the original filing package). My question is, since I'm in the US, can I translate at any translation company here? The original translation I sent was from my home country. Is it ok if the one I sent originally is different than the translation I get here?

     

    Also, I haven't received my EAD yet, do I ask for it during the interview?

     

    Thanks.

    NO EAD YET (GREEN CARD MARRIAGE)

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    Background: AOS adjustment through marriage from F1 status | Currently residing in California

     

    Hi guys,

     

    I haven't received my EAD card yet and I'm starting to worry. It's been almost 4 months now. Here's my timeline so far:

     

    05/09/2019: USCIS RECEIVED MY FILE

    05/18/2019: NOTICES IN MAIL

    05/24/2019: BIOMETRICS LETTERS

    06/07/2019: BIOMETRICS DONE

     

    My USCIS status for FORM I-765 says: "...we completed our review of your fingerprints and are working on your form I-765... We will let you know if we make any decision or need anything from you..."

     

    Is it normal?

     

    Thanks.

     

    Health Insurance - AOS - Missed Open Enrollment

    in Moving to the US and Your New Life In America

    Posted

    Hello,

     

    I am adjusting status from F1 Student to Green Card through marriage (filed in May 2019) and would like to get health insurance while I wait for my green card (fingerprints approved - waiting on work permit).

     

    I would like to get health insurance but unfortunately open enrollment closed and I do not qualify for any of the special events so I would have to wait until November 2019. My husband has private insurance but adding me is not an option.

     

    1. Is there a way to get health insurance now?

    2. If so, where?

     

    Thank you!

    DROPOUT OF SCHOOL? (green card marriage)(filed aos)

    in Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas

    Posted

    Hi I filed for AOS on May 7th 2019. Im on a f1 visa and got married in January to US citizen. 

     

    I got a text message from USCIS on May 14th, 2019 saying they received my case. 

     

    I haven’t received anything in the mail yet. 

     

    Can i now drop out of school without being illegal? Am I considered a AOS applicant now that I got the text message saying my case was received?

     

    Thanks. 

    I-864 Sponsor using Joint Account (ASSETS)

    in Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas

    Posted

    Hi,

     

    I am adjusting status from student visa to green card through marriage. My husband is my sponsor but his income falls below the poverty guidelines by $400 so we are using assets (bank checking accounts).

     

    We have 2 joint checking accounts so my question is: since it's a JOINT account with both our names on it, should we put it on I-864 as MY assets or HIS?

     

    Also, under Current Annual Income, for his expected income for this year, should he put his taxable income or both the taxable and non taxable ? He is self-employed and on 1099.

     

    We are also using a letter from his "employer", since he is self employed and on 1099 what should be the wording on the employer letter?

     

    Thank you so very much for your help!

    When to drop out of F1 status during AOS Process

    in Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas

    Posted

    Hey guys,

     

    I'm filling for AOS from F1 to green card through marriage. I am still enrolled in school but wanted to know when I can drop out after filing I-485? Can I let go of F1 status right after i get a "Notice of Action"? If so, how long after filling will I get that letter. If not, do I have to wait until I get my work permit?

     

    I just want to make sure I'm not illegally here at any point in time. I know that me doing AOS shows intent of immigration which voids my F1. So I want to leave school as soon as I'm not obliged to attend anymore.

     

    Thanks.

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