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27 minutes ago, Misscloud said:

I second this. If u haven’t done it yet, just wait until n-400. More cost effective 

Thanks! Will do!

9 minutes ago, OldUser said:

The least painful process for you to change the name is during N-400 application when you apply for naturalization.

 

I-90 takes a long time nowadays, and you may not get your conditional Green Card replaced before you need to file I-751.

 

Also, think about your Indian passport. You are required to change your name on it. How easy would that be?

 

Summary: I'd suggest waiting until you file N-400. You'll become a US citizen with new name and will lose your Indian citizenship at the same time, so wouldn't have to worry about renewing your Indian passport.

Thanks! I will just wait until N400!

Hello everyone, I am an Indian citizen who recently got married and got my marriage-based conditional greencard.  I have a long first name (with space) and a long last name which causes problems when my employer runs an everify check. It's really embarrasing to repeat myself twice whenever someone asks for my name. Hence, I have decided to change my name through the county court. Here are a few questions regarding name change after GC:

1) Will the i90 extension letter have my new legal name?
2) If yes, can I use the extension letter along with the court docs to change my name on my SSN and DL? Will it verify through SAVE?
3) Also, will this cause any issues during removal of conditions?

Please let me know! Thanks! 

8 minutes ago, OldUser said:

I think it's time to get a fresh medical exam done to save time. It's valid for 6 months.

Yeap already booked an appointment on the 19th. Thanks! 

Field office: Denver, CO. Hello everyone, we had our K1 AOS interview  on Oct. 13, 2022. It was more like a regular conversation than an actual interview. Questions were primarily focused on when we got married, where we got married, my parent's name (to her) and the officer typed whatever we said into the computer (she asked to describe our relationship). She found out that the consulate forgot to send them the medical (or maybe they did and it got lost in transit) so she said she will issue us an RFE for medical. It was pretty relaxing, except for the long wait in the waiting room waiting for an officer to call us.

34 minutes ago, AW1704 said:

I’m not in Colorado, and all states vary, but in response to your over-arching question, yes, I got my DL with expired i94 (after K1 entry) and AoS i797, so it is technically possible. Good luck! 

Thank you so much! 

13 minutes ago, Mike E said:

 

Good news. Colorado does comply with the REAL ID act better than most states.
 

Per https://dmv.stg.colorado.gov/sites/dmv/files/DR2300B_0.pdf your I-797 from your I-485, your marriage certificate, and your I-94 showing a K status of entry will get you a drivers license.

 

The other bonus is that your road test should be waived because Colorado has a reciprocal agreements with the provinces. 

That's really helpful, thanks. I don't think I will get a real ID compliant license until I have my GC because temporary legal residents will get a driver's license bearing the phrase "Not valid for federal identification" 

Hello everyone, I came to the US on a K1 visa in February 2022. Got my SSN in March, currently waiting for my AOS interview. My i94 expired in May 2022. I was wondering if it's still possible to get a Colorado driver's license with an expired i94/visa? I also have a Canadian driver's license issued by Alberta. Has anyone gotten their DL with an expired i94 + i797c for AOS? Let me know, thanks! 

3 hours ago, Scandi said:

Depends on your specific situation. For me personally, I regretted going the K-1 route, should definitely have chosen the CR-1 instead. But now, several years later, it obviously doesn't affect my life in any way. It only affects a short period of your life (which still CAN be a huge deal depending on your situation).

^ This. 

As a K1 visa holder who recently moved to the US and currently waiting for Adjustment of Status (AoS) interview - I would say, unless there's a compelling reason for not marrying in your home country (like travel ban for example),  spousal visa (CR1) is way better than the fiance visa. Good luck!

Hi, I moved to the US from Canada and the second form is exactly what I used for my Canadian police clearance certificate under privacy act. Disregard the first one.

This space is to share timelines for Denver, CO applicants. Thanks! 

Here's my timeline:

Field office: Denver 

Sent documents to USCIS Phoenix lockbox - March 21, 2022

Receipt numbers received via text -

March 24, 2022

Biometrics appointment scheduled -

March 25, 2022

I-864 RFIE - April 5, 2022

Response received - April 14, 2022

Biometrics date - April 21, 2022

Current status for i485, i765 as of May 28, 2022 is "Case is being actively reviewed by USCIS"

Can someone add "Calgary" option to the POE drop-down list box?  Thanks for the help in advance! 

Hello all,

I am moving to the US (Denver, CO) on Feb. 26th and I would like to actively avoid delays by knowing beforehand which SSA office in Denver has staff knowledgeable about K1 visas so that I can make an appointment and get my SSN.  Also, kindly let me know if the chances of rejection are high if I apply for SSN after marriage. One more thing - can I go apply for SSN by myself without my wife accompanying me?

 Thanks in advance for your help! 

1. Is there a specific window the exam needs to be held in relation to my interview date of January 18th?

You could get it asap. I booked my medical exam right after I got the interview date. They emailed the results to the consulate on the same day. I received the DS3025 and X-ray CD via snail mail a week later. 

2. Is there a long wait to schedule an appointment with a physician an approved physician?

I would suggest Dr. Cheema in Surrey, BC. Flexible schedules. Make sure to get your vaccinations beforehand as well. Tdap, MMR, Annual flu shot and Covid vaccine. No need for Varicella if you had chickenpox before.

3. Do I schedule a Canadian Immigration Exam or a US Immigration Exam? (I'm Canadian moving to the States)

US medical exam. 

Hello, this is a scanned copy of the Canadian police clearance certificate issued by the RCMP - under the privacy act. Depending on where you live, you could either get your fingerprinting done at the commissionaries or any other RCMP accredited fingerprinting agency. The type of criminal record check must say "Other (Provide Details)"

https://commissionaires.ca/en/national/home

You're clear to return home after the interview. No restrictions at all. 

1 hour ago, Clairebear said:

Hi, guys.

My fiance sent our fiance k1 visa petition to Lewisville, TX on 03/24/2021 through Fedex.

And we are waiting for NOA1.

We heard that it will take a month because of Pandemic.

Today someone said our petition will be rejected because we used Fedex service.

I don’t get it. And the someone said she saw some information “Do not use Fedex service. We don’t accept the petition” on February or March on USCIS website.

I’m shocked and panicked...

 

That person has no clue what he/she's talking about. We sent the application via FedEx and we got approved 7 months later. Don't listen to that person. 

Just now, rooji said:

It will be in pakistan but is the next step is they schedule interview?

After NOA2, it will go to NVC where they will assign a case number (call 2-4 weeks after NOA2 to get this case number), and depending on Islamabad embassy's backlog, they will process the application sooner or later and schedule an interview. Check out the attached image.

47 minutes ago, rooji said:

Hello,

 

I am looking for some answers for my brother, who applied for K1 visa for his fiance. Our filling date was Oct 2020 and I saw the latest status of the processing times of CSC location. It will be coming up soon for Oct and my brother filled early Oct.

 

My question is that should he prepare to gather any documents ahead of time? Is there a guide somewhere that we can use to gather the documents for NOA2 if need be?

 

Thanks in advance.

Rooj

Where will his fiance attend the k1 interview? 

11 hours ago, Marshall78 said:

Hello, I have one more question I'm struggling with. My fiance is not fluent in English yet. If she types up a letter about our relationship and intentions, and also needs to sign the intent to marry form. How do we translate it to English, so that it will be acceptable? Can she just type me the letter, and use the email translator? Also with the intent to marry form, it's very basic. Can she just sign the English version? 🤯🤯🤯

Use this one. It has to be separate, one filled out, dated and signed by you (petitioner) and another one filled out, dated, and signed by her (beneficiary).

Fiance_Letter_of_Intent (1).doc

9 hours ago, Marshall78 said:

Lol..really!!? So your saying it's not necessary to write the love novel about my story?? Every youtuber/Google advice says to write about yourselves and how you met, and fell in love, and proposed etc! I would rather not, but if it's required I was ready to get out the type writer and start making my mock draft! Lol

We actually did separate love stories (followed youtubers of course). We did that although it goes against the common consensus that it's not necessary. Our application got approved very recently. 

5 minutes ago, Nitas_man said:

K1 visas have nothing to do with that

 

Hopefully you didnt petition a family member for a K1 dude.  eww

I am the beneficiary! My fiance is a US citizen. Thanks for clarifying anyway! 

Was doing some googling on "Country chargeable" on the form i485 and that made me wonder because it said that India and China are "Oversubscribed" countries.