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  1. Vickys_Mom
    How is she going to return to the United States? Are you planning to stay there until the visa is approved? What about AP? Even if she's "approved" it might take time to get the file reviewed and the visa issued. Make sure you have copies of everything including your travel itinerary. If you get stopped, you can point out that you're leaving the country anyway. Try to avoid the term "self deport"...our government is being stupid about that. Regards, Vicky's Mom
  2.    mam521 reacted to a post in a topic: Chinese national worried about entry into USA
  3.    Dashinka reacted to a post in a topic: Chinese national worried about entry into USA
  4. Vickys_Mom
    Itinerary. Copy of her return ticket. Information on where she will be staying. Who could be contacted if there was some sort of emergency (e.g. your information). When was she here last and for how long? (They have this information on their computer screen...they want to make sure she knows it too.) Invitation letters are not needed for B2 visas. She already qualified to come here. B2 visas are based on her status...not who she's visiting. If you've filed any sort of immigration visa paperwork for her, she should expect additional scrutiny. You should also consider how often she's visiting and how long she's staying. If it looks like she's spending most of her time in the U.S. then she's not a visitor. She'll get additional questions about that. I'm assuming her English speech and comprehension is good. My mother-in-law's English is poor so my wife would travel to Jakarta and escort her back. I realize most people don't have the money or initiative to do that. They won't send her back unless she gives them a good reason. It sounds like she's fine. Regards, Vicky's Mom
  5.    OldUser reacted to a post in a topic: Evidence of Selective Service Registration
  6. Vickys_Mom
    Here's what I found. Print out the item from the web site and take it with you in case there are any questions. But anyone can request the letter. Your visits on B1/B2 do not apply. Visitors are not "eligible" for Selective Service. Regards, Vicky's Mom https://www.sss.gov/faq/ You only need a Status Information Letter (SIL) if you did not register and are between the age of 26 and 31. If you are 31 or older, no SIL is required. If you are under 26, you are required to register within 30 days of the entering the U.S., or before you turn 26.
  7.    top_secret reacted to a post in a topic: Oath ceremony completed. Got the naturalization certificate
  8.    TBoneTX reacted to a post in a topic: Oath ceremony completed. Got the naturalization certificate
  9.    Dashinka reacted to a post in a topic: Applying for both parents at the same time
  10. Vickys_Mom
    This also avoids any confusion if they process the applications out of order. They try to do the second one that refers to the first, then can't find the first because it hasn't been entered yet. It's nit-picky. Remember to keep track of both of them. Ideally they will process through in the same time frame. But there have been stories on here. Regards, Vicky's Mom
  11. Vickys_Mom
    My work is in IT for financial institutions. I am subject to background checks. They stopped asking me about my wife once I told them she had naturalized. Tell them. They probably won't care, but then they can't complain later on. Regards, Vicky's Mom
  12.    Dashinka reacted to a post in a topic: Oath ceremony completed. Got the naturalization certificate
  13.    TedsGirl reacted to a post in a topic: Oath ceremony completed. Got the naturalization certificate
  14.    TBoneTX reacted to a post in a topic: Oath ceremony completed. Got the naturalization certificate
  15.    OldUser reacted to a post in a topic: Oath ceremony completed. Got the naturalization certificate
  16. Vickys_Mom
    Make a copy of your naturalization certificate. Make several of them. Make images of it. Blow it up into a nice wall hanging. DO NOT send your naturalization certificate off for the passport without making copies. Yes, you should get it back. Yes, it should be in good shape. But things happen. Regards, Vicky's Mom
  17. Vickys_Mom
    It can vary widely depending on where your family member is, what that family member's relationship is to you, and how "difficult" your situation is. Can you give us more information? Regards, Vicky's Mom
  18. Vickys_Mom
    1. Yes. That's a postal regulation, but if it gets separated somewhere within USCIS you'd like it to trace back to you. 2. Any valid USCIS address is fine. Make sure that the PAY TO line is filled out as specified on the form. (I did get an RFE because I abbreviated something.) 3. As already mentioned, the address on the Money Order doesn't matter either way. If you have the PO Box on there, leave it on there. Fill out the Memo line...at least with your A number or case number. If it gets separated, that's what they'll look for. Regards, Vicky's Mom
  19.    Vickys_Mom reacted to a post in a topic: AM a NEW citizen [merged]
  20. Vickys_Mom
    You'd want to look at IRS Publication 17. This is the old-style way of computing taxes. You have the paper tables and you have to do the math...you basically have to do the forms as if you were going to file them. If you need old versions, search the internet for something like "2021 IRS Publication 17". You can go to irs.gov and look at the Tax Withholding Estimator. I don't think it adjusts for different tax years (it's supposed to help you fill out your current one), but it'll give you a number at least. I'm also going to vote for getting a professional involved. If you do it once and get caught up it'll be easier to do in the future. Regards, Vicky's Mom
  21. Vickys_Mom
    My mother in law entered the United States on an IR-5 on October 30th, 2023. Her SSN card was dated November 1st, 2023 and was delivered to our home on November 9th, 2023. We requested her card to be sent after entry. I think we were extremely lucky. Regards, Vicky's Mom
  22. Vickys_Mom
    Don't feel guilty. You need to do what's best for your family. Gather the information you can and make a good decision. But don't make one based on guilt. Regards, Vicky's Mom
  23. Vickys_Mom
    No. You are being honest when you check the "yes, I was arrested" box. And you're providing the resolution of your court case. That's something they would expect to see. They do *not* expect you to send them any FBI background check documentation. Not only do they do their own checks but you're giving them an exception to things they are used to seeing. You will confuse them. Be honest when they ask. Don't volunteer stuff. Regards, Vicky's Mom
  24.    Vickys_Mom reacted to a post in a topic: Stressed about CBP interview for Japanese fiance
  25. Vickys_Mom
    So she's going to enter the US on an ETSA and get married. She needs to be very careful that she explains that if they ask her straight out. Also she needs to make it clear that she plans to return to Japan while the paperwork is completed. Even then, they could be concerned that you're planning to adjust her status while she's here and the whole thing is a ploy to avoid the queue. Remember that no matter how well prepared you are, CBP still has the option to refuse her entry. My mother-in-law speaks very poor English. My wife make extra trips to accompany her back and forth between her home country and the U.S. She translates at Immigration as needed. If you have concerns, you might consider travelling with her on the way into the U.S. Good luck. Vicky's Mom
  26. Vickys_Mom
    Congrats. Remember that you still need your passport back with a visa in it before you can go. Do. Not. Make plans yet. Just because they said "you're approved" don't make it so. Things happen. But it sounds good. Regards, Vicky's Mom
  27. Vickys_Mom
    That they kept her passport is a good sign. Administrative Processing is always a possibility. Do not assume that it will be issued as soon as they receive the CV. Hope for the best, but plan for the worst. At the least, an application usually requires a second person to look at it. She doesn't officially have a visa until she has a passport with the document in it. Don't make any plans for a speedy departure. Enjoy Naples. Take lots of pictures of the two of you. Get to know each other. Regards, Vicky's Mom
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