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Naturalization ceremony went well in St. Louis. Got my certificate and sent it off same day for passport and card. 

Dang so close to being done. Well good luck in the future.

They just asked us one question: when did we marry.

Otherwise everyone was super friendly in Detroit.

3 minutes ago, jackiegringa said:

Congrats on the interview, you're on the last stretch now!

 

Little disappointed about the oath, I wish there was a same day option.

It's not so bad. I already got scheduled an oath ceremony in September. Just another month and a half to go!

I had my interview. Everything went well. Officer recommended approval and I'm waiting to be scheduled an oath ceremony. STL field office. They do not do same-day oath there. 

Just saw that I got my interview scheduled. Looking forward to it!

STL field office.

22 minutes ago, US_VJ said:

Congrats! Was your I-751 ever transferred to NBC after you filed your N400, or did it just remain in the service center that it originally went to?

I'm not sure. The I-751 went to NBC originally as a "we received your case", then it went MIA for about a week, as in "case status unknown", then suddenly it was "new card being produced" and I got it in the mail a few days ago. 

Receipt number started with MSC.

My I-751 got approved without interview, and I received a 10 year GC in the mail. Still waiting to hear back for the N400 that I filed in November 2022. Current status is "actively being reviewed" since I filed. 

6 minutes ago, ricvtr22 said:

Has anyone ever gotten a RFE during their N-400 interview, uploaded it to USCIS account and got in line to get scheduled for the Oath? Or does one need to receive another interview notice to appear before the IO with the RFE before the application can be approved and placed in line for the oath? My mom got a RFE on the N-648 form (medical exemption form) because the doctor did not answer one of the questions completely. The officer just want the doctor to complete the answer to approve the N-648. 

Once you complete the interview, you do not need to attend another interview. If you complete the RFE after the interview, it's normal to be approved / scheduled for an oath. 

Hello everyone. I just received my notice and also have a MSC case for my 751. Filed November 28th.

1 hour ago, Dashinka said:

No requirement to be physically present in the US to send in the I751.  You can either do your plan, prepare the package and have someone else mail it for you, or send it in when you return which would still be within the 90 day window based on your dates.  Just make sure the person mailing the package, if you choose that option, does not mail it even one day early.

 

Good Luck and Safe Travels!

Sounds good! Thanks! I'll leave the packet with my wife's family, who all greatly support me, so no chance of sabotage. 

I'll have them send it 2-3 days after the 90 days starts just to be 100% within that time frame.

Hello!

I'll be required soon to file for an I-751 but the date conflicts with some short travel plans I have. 

 my 90 days to file starts late November, however I'll be out of country on business purposes until the beginning of January. 

Would it be possible to prepare the I-751 packet completely and have someone bring it to the post office? Or do you have to be physically present in the US when you ship off the packet? My GC doesn't expire until late February, but I'd rather get an early jump on submitting the forms by having them get sent while I'm not here, in case any bumps in the road happen. Or should I just file as soon as I return? That'll leave me with about 45 days to file. 

Yeah definitely report it. I suggest you annul the marriage too ASAP considering she’s already married. 

2 hours ago, HRQX said:

No, it's still a straightforw…

 

another question regarding this situation, considering that this Foreign spouse was admitted in 2017, would that make them eligible for N-400 naturalization as well? They’re resided in the US since arriving, albeit as an overstay, but when they file the I-485, could they also file the N-400, or would they need to be a full fledged I-551 holder for 3 years before qualifying?

Hey everyone!

I’m helping out some friends file their Adjustment of Status, and I got some questions and they do as well:

The now foreign spouse entered on a K1, they married within The 90 day period. They entered in 2017, and just now are able to file for the AOS, which I know is well beyond the typical 90 day thing.

first question to top off things:

- do you think this situation requires a lawyer considering the amount of time that has passed between arrival and now? the foreign spouse did NOT engage in any employment and they also did not violate any laws (excluding the failure to file AOS), the US spouse also has a clean record. They also never left the US since and they were lawfully admitted with the K1.
 

- when they file the AOS, I assume all they need to file is the I-485, I-864, , and a renewed medical examination? (If they want to work they can file I-765, and any other optional documents)

- are there any special handlings regarding this since the AOS is being filed so much later than the arrival?

The foreign spouse is a parent to a US citizen as well, if it makes any difference. 
 

thanks for any help in this! 

I married my spouse in a court and it wasn’t relevant. Even if it was, you can just say you wanted to do it Like that. Not every country allows marriages at home, and some aren’t religious and don’t want marriage in a church.

you should be fine.

16 minutes ago, aaron2020 said:

Hi,

 

Since the K-1 has overst...

 

 

Thank you for your reply!

so, even if the overstay is beyond 1 year, they just need to file the I-485? No need to re-apply with I-130?

Hello everyone!

Im here collecting some information for good friends of mine who are in a situation.

the situation is as follows:

the fiancé entered the US via K1, and they got married within 90 days. The now spouse also performed a medical exam and passed.

they have a dual national child together now, and the spouse still has not filed for Adjustment due to career changes and monetary issues. 
 

they have been in the US for longer than 1 year now without filing AOS.

Here’s some questions they got:

if they leave the country, will the spouse be susceptible to a travel ban to return? 

what steps are needed now to file for AOS? Would they have to file an I-130 now with an AOS, as the K1 is expired?

also what is their current legal status? I assume they are a overstay by law and deportable, but they asked a lawyer and he said that they are “status pending”. 
 

thanks for any assistance!

2 hours ago, haubigut said:

I thought the USCIS field office in Frankfurt was permanently closed. I had checked their website before the whole Covid-19 fiasco, and it was already closed. I have no idea if they plan to reschedule folks like you at the Consulate instead (see the comment I pasted below). That may be why they didn't give you details yet; they're trying to juggle hundreds of appointments with limited staff? 

 

Here's the page that might help: 

https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-uscis-office/international-offices/germany-frankfurt-field-office

 

Below the big "alerts" box, it says "USCIS permanently closed its field office in Frankfurt, Germany, on Jan. 31, 2020. The U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt assumed responsibility for certain limited services previously provided by USCIS to individuals residing in Germany (see table below)." And then they have a table with some explanations.

 

Good luck!

Most of these people filed DCFs when USCIS field office Frankfurt still accepted/processed the final case load. The cancelled appointments refer to the visa interview for CR1, which means they have approved I-130’s from USCIS already.

If you opted in for social security issuance upon arrival via DS-260, your card would’ve been applied for the day of or the day following your entry. 
 

it can take up to 3 weeks to receive your SSN card, and considering the viral situation, it can definitely take longer. The SSA site mentions if you don’t receive your number within 3 weeks, you can call them and inquire about it.

36 minutes ago, ES0603 said:

Thank you so much. That is a relief.

Basically anything that shows you’re together is great. Pictures, social media posts from third parties like that congratulation post. It all helps. 5 pages with 4 pictures each is good, so 20ish pictures that show bona fide relationship. As to the deed, doesn’t sound like an issue.

Sounds like plenty of evidence! Quality and quantity for sure! 
 

good luck with your process!

1 minute ago, Aiydee said:

Did you have a connecting flight?

Someone said that the airlines are aware of the potential delays in immigration processing and customs and that if he misses his flight, they can put him on the next available one. I sure hope so.

I had a connecting flight. It was 4 hour layover in Detroit (DTW). Spent 3 hours idling at my gate feeling good as a newly admitted resident

It took me a total combined wait of 20 minutes, including waiting in line and secondary processing when I entered on CR1. 10 minutes of which was waiting in line. This was about a month ago.

considering the coronavirus, it may or may not take longer. Generally it is suggested to have 2-3 hours for initial entry via CR1.

4 minutes ago, Abcd1234 said:

We did on ds 260 as well. Is there any way to check the status of it?

Not really. Generally the SSA says to wait 3 weeks from date of application (the day of entry or the next day). If you don’t hear anything by the third week, you should call them.