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  1. JD2
    I believe USCIS only accepts DNA testing from AABB-accredited labs. Usually, they ask for DNA results to confirm parent child relationship. But, I would wait until they ask you for it. Give them what they asked for.
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    I thought they don't accept checks anymore? A colleague of mine paper filed for fee reduction last year and it took several weeks for them to cash her money order and send the NOA1. I suspect they adjudicate the fee reduction right off the bat?
  3. JD2
    When the caller said something along the lines of "but the marriage was legal in Syria and at that time I had no connection to US," I feel like Jim failed to tell him that the marriage must be legal in both the home country and the destination US state.
  4. JD2
    Paper filed. Delivered Jan. 18th. Got email today. Logged into myUSCIS and it says NOA1 Jan. 20th.
  5. JD2
    https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript
  6. JD2
    that's what "or" means. Only send transcripts. The rest will add unnecessary bulk to the filing. File as soon as you can. You can take your new tax return transcript to the interview We filed by paper since it was easier for us to print than format PDFs but you get your NOA1 faster online. No idea if overall it is faster or slower as not many people file by paper anymore so not many experiences to go by
  7. JD2
    well if it did, then something is wrong. The checklist on the VFS website says "Endorsement of name change during the naturalization process" is an acceptable name change proof, as is a court order, which you can get if you did the oath at the court. There's something missing here.
  8. JD2
    you also need the renunciation certificate to apply for an OCI, which you should do. So the name change affidavit does not show XZ to XYZ? Or it does?
  9. JD2
    You may need a physical copy at the interview. Either an actual one or printed out digital one.
  10. JD2
    I would try
  11. JD2
    Just checking in here. We got approved freakishly fast and now we are filing N-400. Anyone else get approved? Have y'all filed N-400 yet?
  12. JD2
    By pure chance, we were unable to file as my wife had to rush abroad (ill mother). Looks like we lucked out as there's a new policy requiring biometrics for all N-400 if I am reading that right. https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/policy-manual-updates/20251212-PhotographReuse.pdf
  13. JD2
    My wife traveled tons. But after DQ and before Interview she actually accumulated 6 months in Dubai. But, I had her preemptively get a PCC from Dubai and bring it to interview. They made her leave the consulate, upload the PCC, update the DS-260, then come back (and only gave her limited time to do all of that). So just watch your time in a given country to see if you need a PCC.
  14. JD2
    I told you
  15. JD2
    Take ALL processing times, here or USCIS website or any other website, with a big grain of salt.
  16. JD2
    Click on timelines of this very website. That's why it's important for everyone to update their timelines. When we were going through the process, there were India specific groups for tracking DQ to Interview trends on Facebook and Telegram. I even made a spreadsheet and graph but you probably won't have to go through that. Things were crazy during Covid. You can also check here but I don't know how accurate it is: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/iv-wait-times.html
  17. JD2
    In many cultures, you marry for love, in other cultures, marriage is arranged. Whether love or not, you marry to make a life together as spouses. The immigration benefit is a side consequence of the marriage not the purpose. If it were the purpose, that would be fraud. So the answer is no, assuming the marriage is legit.
  18. JD2
    Thanks but filling the timeline helps everyone, at all stages of the immigration process. And, it's easier to sort data in the timelines. Like I routinely check the N-400 timelines for my local USCIS field office to see if there's any new data points. If someone at the same field office posted in a Jan. 2026 filer thread, I'd probably not catch it. But, I would if they filled their timeline.
  19. JD2
    When did you file? You should fill out your timeline.
  20. JD2
    Did you ever apply for your N-400?
  21. JD2
    I've seen some people complain that they can't fill certain fields, not realizing that they would be auto-filled if they had used Adobe.
  22. JD2
    You still have to fill in the name and A-Number of the petitioner (if any)
  23. JD2
    Standard I-864 Correct. Lots of people do this. I intend to do this with my mother-in-law after spouse becomes USC. File the I-130 then leave it at NVC until she's ready to immigrate.
  24. JD2
    My in-law is about to do it without an attorney. Her doctor filled out the form and we shall see if it works.
  25. JD2
    Well scan it then print a single sided copy
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