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26 minutes ago, HRQX said:

Vaccination validity should be discussed when you next see a Civil Surgeon and they fill out a new Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (Form I-693).

 

Your June 2017 medical is no longer valid: https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-8-part-b-chapter-4

Thank you thank you. Yes agree my I-130 June 2017 medical is no longer valid.

Last time, it took me a few weeks to go around different places to get vaccinated.

So wondering if there is just a law / rule of when each required vaccination expires to meet USCIS requirements. Surprised this info on validity of each vaccination is not available and believe it cannot be subjective by a civil surgeon.

Friends - did my medical exam in June 2017 when filed for I-130. Doctor did some vaccinations that I did not have done in my home country and that expired.

now with vawa case - Does anyone know how long vaccinations are valid for? Do you feel if I did my med exam for I-130 last time in June 2017 (3 years ago) - I should be good with vaccinations’ validity? Probably won’t be having my I-485 interview anytime soon though.

could not find definite answer on USCIS site as to when and what vaccinations expire if at all do.

god bless all 

37 minutes ago, Villanelle said:

Divorce is civil. I didnt mean to confuse you- I was just trying to say that in courts in general (civil or criminal) anything alleged in it doesnt count. Its only what the final determination is. Does that make sense? 

 

USCIS is going to look at the final decree. If it doesnt mention anything about abuse (on either side) that is fine. Its only a problem if it says abuse (on your side towards him). They also do not care much about the specifics of the finances and property distribution. Of course if its something crazy like you will pay him 1 million dollars or buy him a Mercedes they may question if you are 'paying him off' (marriage fraud) But a standard divorce where assets are split reasonably (and you pay his legal fees) is not anything out of the ordinary. 

 

When I divorced my first husband I ended up agreeing to a settlement for similar reasons. I just wanted it to be over. Money didnt matter when compared to the stress of having to interact with him. 

Thank you so much and sorry for what you went through. I myself still depressed and cannot believe it has just been happening. Having someone you trust in the beginning makes world look like why it happened to me...

As for attorneys fees it’s around $8,000 to pay to my ex-husbands attorney but in monthly installments. No abuse or infidelity or any other language from either side in the final divorce degree. Just “in-supportability”. Though I know he cheated. Also we did sign a prenup agreement as I have been in medical field as icu nurse and was making more than him and plus parents helped me with buying a first small house in the USA. So we signed a prenup before marrying and when divorced  final divorce degree says something like “parties divorced in accordance with prenup”. So these 2 things: will paying his legal fees and having prenup be a red flag like you said as like marriage being a fraud and stuff (which is absolutely not right as it’s him just used me and abused me) to USCIS? I was too stupid to believe him.

i think yesterday my attorney told me that I just got I-360’s “card being processed” update as it means I will get c31 ead soon. Attorney did send the divorce degree right after the divorce was finished like 1.5 months ago and I had an RFE from USCIS at that time. And so we included it with this RFE response.
 

In short, does it mean USCIS made its decision already and at I-485 interview they won’t survey me again on the divorce degree and details of marriage / divorce and why there was prenup and I paid his legal fees...last thing I want to go over in my mind and mentally in front of a stranger officer again as it hurts even more. Writing an personal affidavit was the most painful thing I did in my life already.

sorry for my long message but just needed to speak away all what is going on in my head now. I am trying to spend more time with friends to just disconnect and worry less.

1 hour ago, Villanelle said:

The only thing that matters is what is in the final decree. Theres also no point in attempting to seal the final decree because USCIS will want the final decree- sealed or not... In the US court system there is a general policy of 'innocent until proven guilty'. Now divorces are not criminal matters, but its the same theory. Any accusations in divorce proceedings are just accusations. The only thing that matters is the final divorce decree declarations. 

Thank you are awesome. I meant to just seal different accusation petition and forms but have the final decree public.

yes finally degree is just we have restraining order (like keeping distance and not talk etc) for the rest of life seems like. Also - since my husband was making way less I am paying some of his attorney costs per degree (yes I know it’s stupid with what he has done to me and just used me but I wanted it all to be finished after emotional and physical abuse). What do you think it will look ok for USCIS?

do you mean divorces were criminal matters? Omg I thought they are civil

thanks again

On 5/17/2020 at 2:00 PM, Engineering-rocks said:

Unfortunately, the note says I shouldn't send anything, unless I get an RFE/interview notice later on.

95% chance they will not need any of these details, they most you can expect if for them to ask if you're divorced and if not to explain why not - tell them about your spouse being uncooperative, threatening you etc.

Thank you again @Engineering-rocks

i ead even going to seal my marriage case but ex husband does not let me. Was worried that uscis can think he was right though he was the tiran . He abused me but claimed in the divorce that I cheated on him and even put physical abuse towards him and that I frauded him to get into marriage. All of that is lie. He just wanted me to suffer since I could not bear him anymore. 
 

We just finished the divorce and it ended as just “incompatibility”. All the accusations he had just did not go to the divorce degree.

still dont know if I should fight to seal the case - it is costly and know that he will fight back as he usually does. What do you guys think?

On 5/25/2020 at 5:10 PM, HRQX said:

You have to wait until green card is approved to remove that text from SS card.

Thank you - helps now. Just with work - don’t know now as it’s a red flag for employer.

will be submitting ead C9 renewal in July. How long has been a waiting time for anyone recently?

Dear friends - I have C9 and C31 EAD. I first came to USA on H1b and my SSN card still says “with DHS authorization allowed to work” or something like that.

now that I have EAD - can I remove this text from my SSN card or I have to wait for actual green card if it ever happens? 

55 minutes ago, Pinkrlion said:

What is your timeline so we can understand your questions?

Question is if RFEs for I-485 (not I-360) form common? I was too focused on I-360’s supporting evidence but need to know if I-485 RFEs are happening and how often?

10 minutes ago, Engineering-rocks said:

Tbh my lawyer sent the initial packages and I don't remember what was in. But the only RFEs I've heard of for I485 were medicals and birth certificate.

I feel your pain... I've been in the US 7 years and still battling with USCIS for a GC.

Thank you - i think there are no rfe for medicals nowadays as USCIS just sends courtesy letter?

yes I have been 10+ years of this instability - laws change every year with immigrants not welcomed in general. 

7 minutes ago, Engineering-rocks said:

It was in Vermont for 2 years, Jan 2020 it got approved and spent ~2 more months in Vermont "waiting to get to NBC". At NBC they do some more background check and see if you have all the documents for your I485 (usually they note you're missing medicals cause the initial ones expired and sometimes birth certificate too). Then after NBC it's supposed to go to your local office to wait for the interview. I know that as of May 15th my case was still in NBC. Meaning it's been 3.5 months since I360 has been approved, and it is still in the process of getting to local office. Once in local office the case gets in line with all other I485s for an interview.

Thank you thank you.

are I-485 rfes common? My I-485 status saying “fingerprints were rechecked or something” after I-360 said “card is processed” - took place in mid April.

i was too focused on I-360 package and evidence. What are main things to go with I-485 if anyone has quick knowledge.

for line in local office - mine is like 2.5 years now so I seem to look to have a chance to get green card in 2-3 years. Adding 2 years of I-360 it will get me to 5 years. Sometimes I wonder if this hassle is even worth it.

Sorry - another question as I am confused. If I did my medicals in May  2017 for I-130 marriage case - does it mean I should not worry about various vaccinations and stuff for vawa case? I know USCIS can send a courtesy letter before interview to get medicals done. Just would not want to run in rush to have vaccinations done last minute. Wonder if anyone was in this situation as obvisouly  I have no clue when and what vaccinations expire or not.

My fellows - has anyone had rfe for I-485 after I-360 approval? What to do in this case? 
 

will sending medicals to Vermont in advance wil maybe make a case approved without interview? Has anyone had to ever retake their fingerprints if case goes too long?

On 5/19/2020 at 6:35 PM, Engineering-rocks said:

A month since I received mine and my case is still in NBC

Thank you. Would you mean your I-485 interview was scheduled? Why is it at nbc and not Vermont or local office where the interview will take place? Thought NBC is for I-130 petition.

On 5/15/2020 at 11:29 AM, Engineering-rocks said:

I've only heard of 1 person here get recent gc approval without interview. They haven't started scheduling interviews yet.

At the interview they usually ask standard questions about your info, parents' names, "no" questions about terrorism etc, sometimes can ask if you're been divorced. I haven't read of anyone saying officer was asking any deeply personal questions about marriage/abuse.

Not sure about the list of what to bring, someone else may give advice on that. But I would bring all my passports, DL, birth certificate + translation.

Your case is approved, you may receive an approval letter within 1-3 months of the card status, but some people never do. That will not change anything, since the card produced date your case has been approved even if you don't have the approval letter.

Thank you thank you.

i will be finalizing the divorce soon. Is an officer at interview asking for details of divorce? Does uscis check divorce records like discovery, petitions and etc or they just look at divorce agreement? Do they they check family court records? My divorce is very nasty and my soon to be ex husband is threatening me and wanted to annul the marriage first blaming that I frauded him since he does not want to accept that he was abusive. He even blames me I abused him and cheated on him. 

My fellow friends - what one should expect from I-485 interview? What kind of questions and what do I need to bring with me besides medical exam.

Dear friends - any recent i-485 interview scheduling anyone has had and also any more approvals of green card without interview?

24 minutes ago, onek said:

You can change your name legally anytime and nothing stops you. You would have to notify USCIS with the name change 

Wow thank you and how to do it? I am just confused as I have my foreign passport and it say my name. If and how can I change it?

1 hour ago, Pinkrlion said:

At your interview, you can ask U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to let you complete a Petition for Name Change. If you are approved for citizenship, and if naturalization swearing-in ceremonies are conducted by a court in your area, then you will be able to change your name legally at the ceremony.

 

Super helpful - thank you. Is there an actual interview for naturalization? Know there is one for green card and there is ceremony for naturalization.

Dear community - would anyone might know if it is allowed and common practice to change name when applying for green card? My name sounds strange in English and might consider changing a name. Should this be done when doing aos or during naturalization is easier? Hope for your advice.

5 hours ago, Yeah Man said:

File i360 and i765 12/4/2017 got my I 360 approved 6/6/2019. / i765 was Denied because they gave me c31 instead of c09 And  the reason why they did it like that is because I didn’t file i485 with my package, so I end up filling i485 12/12/2019 got approved 4 months after with out interview notice or interview,  card just ship to me @jamaica fineness

Many congratulations! So happy for you!!!!!!!

did not know it’s possible to not have interview - did you send medicals with I-485 form?

10 minutes ago, Over come said:

4 months

Thank you. Sorry it happened that the wait to GC was so long after interview. Did they keep you posted at all or it was complete silence like you said and were you able to renew ead okay in the meantime?

2 hours ago, Over come said:

That would be 1 year and 7 months. I don’t know what caused the wait. It was just complete silence after the interview, (which went very well. The IQ was really friendly) until the day  I received the approval email. 

Thank you for sharing. If that’s okay to ask - how long was the wait for interview after I-360 approval?

God bless all of the wonderful people here. I have been a wife of a us citizen who has been abusive to me. I-130 and I-485 were filed and currently waiting. I am considering to file for Vawa as cannot bear him anymore. He is a very mean person to me. If I file I-360 form my friend told me I can use priority date from I-130 so that uscis will review I-360 quicker. Is it possible and how is it helpful to make the process go quicker?