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The will send you emails and text messages (if you provided that information). They will mail receipt notices.

Create an online account https://myaccount.uscis.gov/ with the information they send you.

Many people use third party apps to monitor things. Lawfully is popular, but personally I prefer Case Tracker. You just need the receipt numbers that they send you.

No you don't have to, but it might be a good idea. There are many templates on the internet, but you may want to include...

Your names (who is the petitioner/beneficiary), the date you sent it and your address.

What you are applying for, specifically.

A list of everything that the packet contains.

Show evidence that she lost her job. Show evidence that it was due to illness. Show evidence that you have a job offer. Add a cover letter to explain your situation as clearly as possible and state what the evidence is that you're sending.

2 hours ago, MadMax13 said:

Submit a properly completed and signed Form I-485. All pages must be present and of the latest edition date.

It says right here. File the latest edition of the form.

15 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

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Our answers will not be any different than last time you asked.

 

Again, I’ve not seen someone be notified that their interview was waived and not get the GC right after that.

There are a lot of people on r/USCIS on Reddit that say the chat agent told them their interview was waived well before (months) a decision is made. I'm not sure I really trust anything that the contractors in Emma are saying.

OP, I think it's 24 months total. Anecdotally, lots of August/September 2021 cases are being decided right now, obviously this is FO dependent. Also, please fill out your timeline.

I-485 approved this morning.

5 hours ago, GeorgeMB said:

We saw posts about USCIS mail lost or was sent to the wrong address after address change. 

Figured our parents' address was more permanent than our rental address, which might change during this long process. 

 

Thank you so much for your suggestion. We are going to try that next week. 

You must update your address with USCIS (within 10 days of moving) if you're not a citizen. This isn't just for admin purposes, it's the law.

Responded to the RFE, now it's in the hands of USPS and USCIS.

Is there a typical timeline from them receiving the I-693 to a decision? I'm assuming that the interview has been waived at this point, especially since it's at a field office 500 miles away.

On 1/5/2023 at 6:02 AM, Artuicune said:

I appreciate your argument, and I am aware it is not at all airtight, but I do not know of alternatives. I could argue that there is also financial loss in it for the company that would be employing me, as they would lose a skilled worker of have to wait a long period in which they will be short an employee? If you have any further suggestions, they are very welcome.

This was more or less the basis for my expedite (timing details in signature). Although anecdotally it seems like many many more people are expediting since last March and USCIS are taking longer and being stricter.

Request for I-693 notice came today, looks like the home stretch! 

12 minutes ago, Imani said:

Ahh ok. Got it. Thank you.

But I will emphasize since there was confusion about needing a green card. If his intention is to return to his country after, then the green card is not relevant here and he shouldn't mention it at all during the visa/entry processes, it could jeopardize his application.

And the hospital or affiliated university will deal with the J-1 or H-1B for him. He will have to supply documentation and maybe go to the embassy for an interview, but they will have an international office that has expertise on what to do.

6 minutes ago, Imani said:

The information regarding how he can obtain a license to work in USA never mentioned anything about legal residency.

I thought in order to be able to live and work you would need a greencard.

 

With that said, I am still confused. 
 

I adjusted from my B1/B2. 
 

since he already has a visa to enter which he has used in the past to enter can he not enter do the medical licensing and then adjust? Or does he do the licensing exam, pass and then gets hired by a hospital n let them sponsor?

 

He will need a visa to do the clinical part of USMLE, people have done that on B1, although State does not explicitly say this is OK. If his intention is to return to his home country after, then that's fine but if he intends to use then B1 to enter the US and adjust to a GC then that's a no no.

After passing USMLE he can apply for residencies which may sponsor for J-1 or H-1B, these visas will enable him to enter and be present in the US for the duration of the medical residency.

He does not need a green card at all. GCs are for people who want to be permanent residents of the US.

You are unlikely to be able to get a green card for a medical residency. It is by definition a temporary training program (ie sponsorship for permanent residency doesn't make sense). Most likely is a J-1 (this is subject to a 2 year home residency, waivers are possible), you can potentially get H-1B (preferable). There are a number of online resources on how to approach this that you or your relative can search for.

This forum is generally for people who already have a visa to the US and are adjusting to the GC from that.

Put simply, the pathway for foreign medical graduates is J-1 -> work in underserved area for waiver with H-1B -> adjust to GC from that.

On 12/28/2022 at 9:01 AM, jaysaldi said:

We’re planning to be out if the country February -may. I don’t want to postpone this 5 months 

As you didn't answer when someone asked before. Did you apply for AP? Your application will be considered abandoned (denied) if you leave without AP or are on a certain visa (eg H1B).

The issue that everyone is facing is that timelines have gotten crazy, so you're seeing these discrepancies arise. It's not really a case of who is more deserving than who to get processed faster, it's just the way the cookie crumbles.

I'm in Seattle, so the exact same application I send is taking 12-24 months longer than people applying in different cities because the system can't (or won't) catch up fast enough with changes in the real world. Is that fair? I don't know. It's not equal, but fair is a different question. It's the way it is and it's frustrating. It's a sad acquiescence, but there's not much you can do, which is why I suppose some people in less fortunate positions than I will skirt or even break the rules.

Just now, Elmo2111 said:

I think so, It was filed by a "good lawyer" so I hope so lol, how long does Advanced parole take?

See the link in @OldUser's post above. Also in the timelines sections of this website, which is why you should add your own data as it helps everybody.

Please fill out your timeline.

Did you guys submit the I-131? That's the form to get a travel document, she won't be able to travel internationally without the document until she receives her green card, which could be another 12 months.

7 minutes ago, CarLeo said:

I own my apartment and the mortgage is under my name, I havent added him on it because I would have to refinance my mortgage.

Since I dont lease, How else can I prove that he lives with me or we share a residence? 

That's down to you. What does he have that shows he lives there? A driving license, utility bills? You really want to show that you more than just live together, that's why the combined finances is so important. Do you have wedding invites to you as a couple? Have you taken vacations together? You just need evidence that you're in a real relationship.

3 hours ago, CarLeo said:

Would sworn affidavits help?

Not really, they don't hurt but an affidavit doesn't prove much. 

Combined finances (being each other's beneficiaries, mortgage/rental with both names, joint bank accounts, shared loans) are the best thing.

Proof that you travel together (photos, tickets with names on), get invited to events together, etc. also help.

I saved Christmas cards from family, addressed to the both of us with post dates stamped on them, I don't know how much these are weighted, but it shows that our respective families consider us a couple and have done so for years.

All of this kind of evidence is improved if you have it from a longer timeline.

My checks were cashed two days after they texted me to confirm receipt of the package, so that's 13 days after I mailed it. Did you track delivery of your package?

When I got mine in June of this year, it took about 10 days from approval to getting the card in the mail.

You'll have to go to secondary every time you come in on AP, and that can take a while depending on the airport (I've come back on it twice). They didn't ask me any questions, they just took my passport and document, led me to secondary and called my name 30-60 mins later, handed them back and let me through.

1 hour ago, Jorgedig said:

Btw, expediting AP for ‘financial loss’ makes no sense.   Were you hoping to go home to work?   That’s not how this works.

I successfully expedited AP because work wanted me to be able to travel internationally to meet clients. Not doing so would have resulted in financial loss to the company. I'm not sure that works for everyone, but it worked for me.

Just now, joe.b said:

I’ve seen a few timelines of people who got their AP approved after their EAD. 

Not expedited?