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  1. RamonGomez
    BTW the best luck we had with this type of situation is sending a letter (an actual snail-mail old school letter) directly to the service center explaining the situation. Make sure to include copies of all relevant documents.
  2.    OldUser reacted to a post in a topic: Misplaced my wife's Green Card 48-month extension letter. How can I get a replacement?
  3. RamonGomez
    My wife submitted her N400 September 10 2023, her interview was Nov 7 2023, and oath was Nov 15 2023. So basically 2 months + 5 days from submission to naturalization certificate in hand. It legitimately might be faster to go through the N400 process than deal with an I-751 NOA issue (don't ask me how I know...) Just be aware of the dual citizenship issues with mainland China if you do go forward with the N400. Good luck to you!
  4. RamonGomez
    Getting a passport is easier. N600 is optional but usually recommended as a backup. I think there are a few edge cases where COC or US birth certificate is required (usually involving federal employment).
  5. RamonGomez
    I entered China several times on a tourist visa with my wife when she was still a Chinese citizen/US green card holder. Never got asked anything at the airport and we always went through together in PEK.
  6. RamonGomez
    I know this is kind of late but moving that much #######, especially irregularly-shaped heavy stuff like bikes and couches and tables, is going to cost a fortune. If it's just boxes, there are "agents" in most metro US areas that basically rent space on a cargo ship, once there is enough demand on the Chinese side (e.g. China -> Chicago), they ship from China to the US to a central point in your metro area, where you need to pick it up. Often it's someone's house or a random warehouse. The speed can be highly variable, and it's somewhat unreliable and prone to theft. But it's very very cheap. Sell or toss whatever you can. Take as many suitcases with you as possible. Do the math so see if paying for extra checked bags and/or overweight bags is worth it. Save the less important stuff and bring it back home with you on a future visit if you can store some stuff in China.
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  8. RamonGomez
    If it doesn't arrive by December 8, it will probably never arrive. I think you will be fine. Once you have the card in hand, file the AR-11.
  9. RamonGomez
    How is abolishing non-immigrant AOS going to solve the problem. Per the DHS, about 11% of "overstays" adjust status. That includes students on F1 visas that studied here for 4 years and met someone. So B2/ESTA adjustments represent a small proportion of overstays (which are perfectly legal BTW if the guidelines are followed). This is based on actual data not anti-B2-AOS emotions.
  10.    mark08 reacted to a post in a topic: N-400 September 2023 Filers
  11. RamonGomez
    Can't answer about the I751 since my wife already had her 10-year card when she filed the N400. Regarding the oath, it depends on the field office. Some don't do same-day oaths. Some give you the option of a same-day oath or waiting for the bigger ceremony (usually at the end of the interview). At other offices it seems like same day oath is SOP. Best thing would be to ask the officer about it once you pass the interview.
  12. RamonGomez
    Wife finished the interview yesterday, interview was about 10 minutes long - basically by the time I parked and got coffee, she had already texted me that she was done. Passed on the spot, and a few minutes later got a paper to attend the oath next week. So about 8-9 weeks from submission to oath - not bad!
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  17. RamonGomez
    We've used the same attorney on and off over the years. For the N400, my wife filled out the forms. The attorney is charging $600 to familiarize herself with the submitted N400 (1 hour), a 1-hour strategy/prep session before the interview, and the interview itself. So basically $200/hr for 3 hours of her time. We definitely want a witness there in case the USCIS officer acts of line (rare, but happens, and much less likely to happen with an attorney present), if we ever get into a "USCIS's word vs. our word" type of situation, etc. Plus the attorney knows pretty much all the officers there and knows how to handle the few oddballs. And if we run into the rare problem post-interview, like a denial, we already have an attorney that's familiar with the case and can get working on next steps ASAP.
  18. RamonGomez
    My wife filed mid-September and just got an interview notice in the mail this morning, looks like they sent out the notice 18 days after she submitted the N400. She filed the N400 online and she already has a 10-year green card so this will be only an N400 interview. interview is 4.5 weeks from today.
  19.    RandyW reacted to a post in a topic: Departing China with a IR2 Visa Step Child
  20. RamonGomez started following N400 filers at Minneapolis,MN
  21. RamonGomez
    My wife just filed her N400 about 2 weeks ago. Estimated time is showing at 10 months which actually would be fine (she already has a 10 year green card)... but our lawyer said she's seen some interviews get scheduled as soon as 2-3 months out. Have there been any cases that fast? But my wife is pregnant and our baby is due mid-December. How lenient is USCIS with rescheduling interviews in case we get scheduled 3.5 months after submission? Same question for the oath ceremony.
  22. RamonGomez
    We were not asked to show any documents, they only asked her one question at the exit immigration desk ("where are you going?"). I don't think I've ever heard of anyone running into issues. But yes, better be safe than sorry especially with the latest exit control tightening and take what @RandyW suggests. She'll need all those documents in the US anyways.
  23.    scania reacted to a post in a topic: N-400 September 2023 Filers
  24. RamonGomez
    Wife just filed her N400 yesterday, got the receipt and re-use letter immediately. Estimated time of 10 months which is perfectly fine, but our attorney told us she is seeing interviews in the 4-6 month range at our office. Man... this online interface is so nice compared to having to send in reams of paper.
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  28. RamonGomez
    Lol literally 0% of this turned out to be true. Just goes to show the loudest and most confident aren't always the most correct. Congrats OP.
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