jackiegringa

I heard similar language when updating my SSN to remove work authorization language - they had to check if USCIS had updated me as LPR but was lucky that whatever check they did was successful. The semantics don't matter, for some reason 2 months later the system hasn't been updated on their side for OP. Just going again and trying to get someone to understand that you've been an LPR for a while and they should be able to give you a new SSN would be my advice.

They are referring to the J1 sponsor, not the spouse. Can't answer that but is your J1 program/job ending too or you would renew it after July ? I wonder how that works when you don't have the EAD and need to keep working, following for answers too.

You could go to the interview and if offered same day oath say no - that's in the case that they approved both N-400 and I-751, which may happen. Or not! You gonna have to wait until you have an answer at your interview to make a plan. Some people get the recommendation for approval of citizenship but have to wait for the removal of conditions approval that might take some days or weeks. Then you could simply travel on your green card because you haven't taken the oath. There's also a chance of getting the oath scheduled for when you're abroad which is not great but you can reschedule and sometimes that goes by fast and sometimes it takes a while to get it through. It's a lot of moving pieces so it's hard to have one single plan, but overall these are the options and you can pivot as necessary.

Great news! You will get a stamp in your passport valid for a year and your July plans are going to be totally fine.

I lost my green card when I was abroad - which meant I had to have it with me, can't leave it at home for travel - and it was very hard to get back to the US and then another ordeal to get the ADIT stamp when the I-90 is taking years to be done. It happens and USCIS should be the one feeling bad for taking over 20 months to produce a card. Can you imagine going to the DMV and hear that your state ID it's going to take 1.5 years to be done? It is very stupid. But now ADIT stamps are mailed and hopefully not to hard to get so you should have an okay experience with it. Stuff happens, people lose things, get mugged, have their house caught on fire or flood - don't feel bad that USCIS works at a glacial pace. Please update when you get your ADIT stamp!

It's unfortunate that you made the mistake of marrying again instead of registering the marriage in the US but with most (if not all) mistakes in immigration there's no 'forgiveness' - it's either right or wrong and no explanation will fix it, adding years to the process. It happens in many different ways you can read it in the forums but if you follow the advice here you will get your IR1. Good luck!

On the way out of South Korea, airlines will request the proper documentation to enter the US, which is what OP is asking if they are familiar with extensions letters. Hope someone can answer this question OP, but even if they are not familiar with it - which they should be but you never know what you get - rest assured that having the expired green card plus the extension letter is sufficient and be firm about it. The CBP carrier guide has added extension letters as part of valid documents, so you can print it out for your own peace of mind and in case your airline attendant is unsure about your docs. There's also another thread on this same part of the forum that aggregates multiple experiences at different airports - it's pinned at the top, maybe you can find a SK recent one there as well. Don't worry too much, you have all it takes and safe travels!

You should be able to get an ADIT stamp send it to you before July, hopefully without having to schedule an appointment. Send updates when you can, this process is somewhat new and it's nice to know timelines for different field offices!

Domestic flights out of STL and ATL didn't even look at the extension letter at either airport.

You should be OK but if you want you could include your spouse on the title of the house regardless of who's on the loan. I have done that for evidence and preference.

Around January 2024 if still married to you and not broken residency requirements. You can find the exact date following the uscis calculator: https://www.uscis.gov/forms/uscis-early-filing-calculator The naturalization requirements under the 3 year rule are the same as AOS and ROC - you need to continue to prove bonafide marriage with finances, insurance, bills, photos, etc.

This is written on each web page form on USCIS website: Filing and biometric service fees are final and non-refundable, regardless of any action we take on your application, petition, or request, or if you withdraw your request. So no, even if they don't take your fingerprints your biometric fee won't be refunded.

There's no cost to do this and together with a state ID it can be used for a job (I9 verification) for example, and it can come handy if for some reason you lose your green card or it's expired and while valid, it's easier to just show something else to HR that doesn't understand how immigration stuff works.

After asking for help from my state representative I got an appointment for an ADIT stamp 3 months after filing and the actual green card 6 months after filing, right before the expiration date. You might not need an appointment for the ADIT anymore as they send it over mail now in some cases. Having the physical green card is extremely helpful because of the extension letter you will get with the ROC.

This is great knowledge to have, so I'm making a note here. Thanks MikeE!

Getting the extension letter today, notice date 4/5, SRC filer.

Lawyer got a copy of the 48 month extension letter today (white paper) - nothing for me on my USPS account that I check every morning!!! Anyways it's coming... If someone knows, when you travel internationally do you need the 2 pages or only the first that has the phrasing on the extension?

From the uscis website: Filing Forms I-765 and Form I-131 with Form I-485 If you submit Form I-485 and pay the required fee, you do not have to pay an additional fee to also file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, and/or Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, for advance parole. You may submit these forms together. If you choose not to file Form I-765 and/or Form I-131 with your Form I-485, then you must submit a copy of your I-797C, Notice of Action, (also known as your receipt) as evidence that you filed Form I-485.

I had to file the I-90 4 months before I was eligible for the I-751, just make your packet and include the receipt for the I-90 and you should be good to go!

SRC but filed this January so not expecting much for a while...

Ah that's unfortunate. But the 20 months is more of a maximum of sorts so there's good chance it's gonna be sooner. Hoping for the best for you case.

She should be in status until December due to her I-20, the F1 visa is for entry purposes only. I wouldn't worry about it too much, just send everything you need to USCIS.

You could try filing online instead of mail, good luck on your process!

You can file for i-751, it's gonna take longer than 20 months most likely and it will be denied because your wife is not a conditional permanent resident. The i-90 is the form she needs to file, the current green card will be in her possession until later in the process when they ask to return it. There's a good chance it will be done before the expiration date of December 2024 and if it's not she can now get ADIT stamps via mail. I understand she is worried about ice and all but she's a permanent resident, correct green card on hand or not - it's good for her to get this through her head now, she has rights and can't be stripped from her status easily.

I assume you meant "not possible to file until he becomes a citizen". How did you enter the US? With what visa, when did it happen, etc? What is your current visa status in the US? Are you able to maintain status until your case is done (1 year or so)?