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    Me and my husband have a dilemma!

    in General Immigration-Related Discussion

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    13 hours ago, millefleur said:

    While I don't discourage asking a lawyer, it seems your decision is more personal and weighing up things like what matters more, being close to family, quality of life/benefits Europe offers that the US doesn't and others. Seems like it's your call and the lawyer can't advise much.

     

    Sweden most likely has some sort of taxation treaty with the US. Your husband will still be required to file US taxes even if he ends up not owing anything, an annoyance but just part of having a US passport when you live abroad. I recommend hiring a tax professional who is familiar with USC's filing taxes from abroad.

    Yes it’s deeply personal and there are a lot of emotions behind my reasoning. But I’m also capable of making rational decisions, it’s just I feel like I’ve had enough of making rational decisions at this point 😅 I miss my family! That’s it. There’s also the factor that I’m not getting any younger, and life is just sprinting by. Makes me panic a little.
     

    Yes, that sounds like a great idea. I know several Swedes who have gone through the same process as us and they all have great tax people at home that we can contact.

    Me and my husband have a dilemma!

    in General Immigration-Related Discussion

    Posted

    36 minutes ago, OldUser said:

    Yes, you understand it correctly. You can expect becoming a US citizen beginning of 2026.

     

    I also wanted to add, there may be a new administration in power after upcoming US elections. They can radically change immigration process and make it more difficult to come to the US / become a resident again. I'd think hard before giving up this opportunity. 

    Yes, I’ll think long and hard about this 😊 I have about a year to decide and weigh pros and cons. Thanks for your input!

    Me and my husband have a dilemma!

    in General Immigration-Related Discussion

    Posted

    3 hours ago, FromTheHills said:

    Logistically I do agree with what's being said. Might as well finish the process.

     

    I do believe if you're both living in Sweden you would be eligible for Direct Consulat Processing. Which is a far shorter waiting time. 

     

    Of course its the whole process again. But at least you guys wouldn't have to be separated and it would take less time.

     

    Good luck in making your decision!

    Thank you! 
     

    I have a question about direct consular processing: could we both remain in Sweden when looking at this route? I know that when we applied for K-1 we needed to file the I-130 from the US, because the sponsor needs an American address. Just curious.

    Me and my husband have a dilemma!

    in General Immigration-Related Discussion

    Posted

    1 hour ago, carmel34 said:

    The processing times for naturalization have been very good lately, some cases are done in 4-5 months nowadays.  If this holds or even speeds up, you could have a combo I-751/N-400 interview in November of 2025, that's only six months after your May 2025 potential plan to move to Sweden.  Why not wait those six or seven months to be done with USCIS and leave with a US passport?  You'll be able to come and go much easier, either to live/work or to visit as a tourist.

    Yes if it would be only a six month delay, of course I would stay and wait it out. I’m just afraid it’s going be another year. I live in Seattle, looks like the average time is 7.5 months currently. 


    I just want to make sure I’ve understood correctly. I have been a conditional GC holder for three years on September 8th 2025. I’m applying for ROC in June 2024. Is it correct that I then should apply for N-400 in June of 2025? That’s 2 years and 9 months of being a conditional GC holder.

     

    What if my EAD renewal isn’t approved before the 180 days?

    in Working & Traveling During US Immigration

    Posted

    On 12/11/2021 at 3:09 AM, Ayrton said:

    EAD is processed by the NBC, so the place you live is not really a factor on the delay (unless they ask you to redo biometrics, then if the local ASC is backlogged, it would increase the wait time).

     

    How far back did you apply for renewal?

    Ah I see! They already told me that I don’t have to do the biometrics again. I applied in April, and my EAD expired in September. My 180 days are up in March.

    What if my EAD renewal isn’t approved before the 180 days?

    in Working & Traveling During US Immigration

    Posted · Edited by Matildathulin
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    Hi! 
     

    I am adjusting my status from a K1 Visa. Applied for adjustment of status April 2020. Moved out of state to from Maryland to Washington (which is to my understanding the slowest state when it comes to cases being processed by the USCIS). 
     

    I’ve had my EAD since September 2020 and it expired a few months ago. Luckily I applied for a renewal before the expiration date and it got automatically extended for 180 days.

     

    In March 2022, it’s been 180 days. I have a full time job that I can’t loose. What is there for me to do if my renewed EAD doesn’t arrive before then? Can I do something about my situation or is it pretty hopeless? 

    Feeling unbearably depressed and homesick

    in Moving to the US and Your New Life In America

    Posted

    On 7/16/2020 at 11:14 PM, Howins said:

    Hi all, I don’t really know where to start but I’m basically at my breaking point due to the stress of AOS, acclimating to living in the US, Covid-19 and homesickness after coming here on a K-1.
     

    I’m home alone all day. I’ve recently received my combo card, but I’ve not found any work yet. I can’t get my driver’s licence as the DMV is closed (not that we could afford a second car anyway) and there’s nothing really walkable where we live. 

    I’m really struggling to fit into the American way to life and lockdown has made it nearly impossible to make new friends. 

     

    I moved in October of last year and haven’t been able to go home yet. I expected a six month wait before I would get my AP through and so be able to travel — but the pandemic has made it even more complicated. 

     

    I miss home desperately but I’m terrified to fly in case I’m turned away when I try to return with just an AP. I’m also terrified to fly home in case I pick up Covid-19 from another passenger, as cases are skyrocketing in the US. I would be quarantining with my sister once I arrived back in the UK, and she’s pregnant. I couldn’t risk putting her in danger.

     

    I’m so depressed, it’s almost unbearable. I just want to go home and see my family. I’m really not enjoying my life here like I thought I would.

     

    I never thought this would happen to me — I travelled to the States frequently before I decided to move here and always loved it, and I really didn’t expect to miss home this much. 
     

    Lockdown has made things more difficult and I know that, and that’s what I try to tell myself when I get really down — but the uncertainty of everything is a real killer. I have no idea how long my green card might take and I don’t know if it’s safe to travel on AP or during the pandemic.

     

    My husband tries his best to be supportive but it’s hard for him to understand why I’m so depressed when we worked so hard to be together, and I can’t really explain it to him. I don’t tell anyone at home how miserable I am because I don’t want them to worry, and I try to play it down when around my husband’s family in case I sound like I’m being over dramatic. 

     

    I’m sorry this is such a bummer of a post, and I know everyone on here is going through/has gone through something similar and I shouldn’t whine about it. I’m really trying to put on a stiff upper lip but I just don’t know how long I can keep a lid on it.

     

    I figured if anyone would understand, it would be you guys.

     

    Thank you for the venting space, it really helps.

    Hi,

     

    You are not alone. I’ve been here since February 2020, and basically just managed to move here in the last second before Covid hit. Everything I planned on doing such as taking my drivers license (which I need since you have to drive everywhere in the state we live) and starting to volunteer and build my own life didn’t happen. I’m waiting for my combo card which is taking forever because of the situation with the USCIS. I just want to go home and see my grandmother who’s very sick and my family. 
     

    I have diagnosed social anxiety and usually I can handle it if I’m being able to go outside to expose myself to the fears I have. But because of quarantine I haven’t been able to explore my surroundings and the world outside my doorstep have become super scary and terrifying.
     

    What has been really helpful though is to simply let my family and my spouse know how I feel. To not express this will only fuel the depression and the feelings of being lonely and powerless. It’s not an easy thing to do, but for me it has released a ton of stress. I think the key is to, together with partner, talk about this. Otherwise the risk is that we normalize the current situation, which makes one think that this is normal and how it’s always going to be.

     

    Again, you’re not alone! If you ever feel like you need to talk to someone who’s in the same situation as you - message me. 
     

    Sending you virtual strength.


     

    APRIL 2020 AOS FILERS

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    Just now, Ayrton said:

    You letter definitely got lost in the mail. Go the USCIS website, there's a form to fill out when you don't receive the notice from them.

    Yeah I did about two weeks ago.. called USCIS almost two weeks ago to ask where my card was (they say on my case update that it was sent on July 23d), but the representative told me that they haven’t sent it out to me yet.. I don’t know, I don’t trust USCIS at this point 🤷🏼‍♀️

    APRIL 2020 AOS FILERS

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    1 minute ago, Flowerfame said:

    You will need to get a doctor's note explaining the situation. In my case, my mom needed to get surgery so it was a brief note, signed by the doctor with his seal and the hospital's letterhead. I had to have it translated by a certified translator (I used the Spanish Group). 


    I called the USCIS contact center and the first person who answered our call was extremely helpful. I still want to thank them personally but I didn't catch the name or agent's number that they say in the beginning. There was another constraint for me which was that there were a limit number of special flights going to my country.. so I also mentioned that fact during the call. And then I received an email where they gave me a fax number to send the supporting documentation (the doctor's note and translation) and a few days later, I got an update in my case status saying the case was approved. It was hard to believe but I couldn't be more grateful. Tbh, being in a situation like this (during a pandemic!) is something no one wants so anyone who helps make it a smoother process deserves the world, to me. 

    I hope you can get the same help I did and you can travel to see your family member. Wish you the best!

    Wow, that is amazing. I’m so happy that it worked out for you. And thank you for explaining to me, I’ll try this ❤️ 

    APRIL 2020 AOS FILERS

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    1 minute ago, Flowerfame said:

    I expedited my AP because I have a very ill family member. If you have the right documentation to prove this, they are extremely helpful. I got my AP within a week after calling to expedite it. If you have any questions let me know. Good luck!

    Hi! Oh my gosh, that’s amazing. 
     

    How can I prove that my family member is really sick in cancer? And how does one expedite a pending case, just by calling the USCIS?

    APRIL 2020 AOS FILERS

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    7 minutes ago, James120383 said:

    yes i believe the court fees is 400$ and you have to write up a complaint asking the judge to intervene.   you may cite this situation where cards are supposed to be produced within 7 days of approval 

     

     

    Thank you for this! I’ll wait and see because one of my friends who did this process three years ago never got her I-131 status updated online. But when she received the card it was a combo.. so I’m still hoping that this is the case.

    APRIL 2020 AOS FILERS

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    2 hours ago, SJ2020 said:

    Hi, have you done biometrics? I expedited and got approval July 7th but still won’t receive the card until biometrics are taken even though a lot of the USCIS agents say I should receive the card within 60 days... which is wrong. Also, if you filed both i765and i131 I believe you should get them together. When I expedited i765 both forms got approved and got separate approval notices. Did you get an approval notice for just one of them? 

    Hi,

     

    No, but today I received the biometrics appointment in the mail for next week. 
     

    I filed them both at the same time, but have not received any updates on my I-131 online.. so I have only received updates with the I-765.

    3 hours ago, James120383 said:

    got to court and ask for a emergency order. that is the fasted way to resolve it 

    What is an emergency order? Thank you!

    APRIL 2020 AOS FILERS

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    A sad update...

     

    Hey everyone, I just got off the phone with USCIS. I am devastated at the moment and feel completely powerless. One month ago I found out that my EAD card was approved. July 23d I got a notification that said that the USCIS sent out the card to me through mail on July 23d and that I should contact them today if I haven't received it yet. No card in sight so I called today.

     

    Apparently they haven't even sent out the damn card yet and it might take 60 days for them to do so. She couldn't say why they haven't, just that I have to be patient (like I haven't been patient through this process).

     

    On top of it all (which makes me the most sad) is that the AP isn't even on the card, she told me that they haven't even started looking at my case yet. I asked her why my AP is not on the EAD card, and she told me that for one to get a combo card you need to specifically apply for it in one of the forms (she didn't know which one and when I have been looking through my application it doesn't show anywhere where you're supposed to do so). And I told her that I didn't see anywhere that you were asked to specifically apply for a combo card because that would happen automatically when you concurrently sent in both I-765 and I-131 together with the AOS document.

     

    I am so angry. I really need to get home because I have a very ill family member (which isn't considered an emergency, only if a family member dies). On USCIS website it says that "A3.  You may receive this card when you file an Application for Employment Authorization, Form I-765, and an Application for Travel Document, Form I-131, concurrently with or after filing an Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, Form I-485. You must file the Forms I-765 and I-131 at the same time in order to receive an EAD and Advance Parole card. Please ensure that you enter your name and address identically on Forms I-765 and I-131 that you file concurrently in order to receive the new card."

     

    What should I do? I am sorry for complaining but I am devastated. Too many bumps in the road that does not make sense (to me).

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