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System countdowns like this are completely useless unless the process being measured is …err, systematic and is related to what is being tracked (your particular case file) . Where it is useful is in the likes of airport departure timetables, etc “only 16 more days until the plane that you booked 6 months ago departs with you on it for your vacation”. Yahooo. We all know that our cases are individual, rely upon many moving processes to be completed; security checks, the case that they are looking at before they get to yours is pushed on etc Honestly it would be best to just get rid of the count down. They just add tension and drama. If anything, since the files are are barcoded then just detail at what stage the file is at any particular time. step 1: medical. The officer scans the bar code when received and status changes from not completed to “Completed” step 2. Security checks … status “not completed” step 3: File review… and on and on. From there we will get a better idea of where we are in the entire process. And might save Tier 1’s and 2’s from the daily drama as Johnny calls the hotline every day about his case being 5 months over the fictional time line presented in his case status.

Then plan to arrive at when ever time the letter told you to arrive. Don't be late. Personally, after waiting many years to be granted the privilege of attending my oath ceremony, I didn't care less about having to wait on the actual day. I even drove up the day before to get an idea of traffic, location, parking etc. Did the same for my interview. But that's me , if I am able to and the situation affords it, I enjoy being self sufficient and not to rely on others. Congratulations on reaching the final step of your immigration journey.

As my old mentor used to say "It's not a problem until it is a problem". Mike has already shared precedent therefore other than the cost of an airfare that could be refunded or credited against another flight, what other loss is there in trying to do what @Mike E is suggesting? Genuinely asking. OP's mum may even know the answer whether they will get on a flight or not at the time of flight booking. Personally if I were in OP's shoes, and they're easy shoes to try on as I sit here keyboard warlording, I would exhaust all means based on set precedent before submitting I-407 and starting all over again.

Between this and last years trip from Mexico, someone doesn’t want your husband to ever get his green card. I’m dreading how your husband’s N400 application goes. good luck

Lots of resources out there..plenty of videos on YouTube also, for example https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DxKsNYfLGo I actually like the videos because I enjoy the class room feel to the lesson Good luck. You will be fine

As a dad of a teenage girl with diagnosed OCD and anxiety, I see your reply as un-informed and unhelpful. But the TOS of this site allows to say what you like. This is the danger of the internet. Over 20 years of traveling to the United States on business and for pleasure before finally settling here, I can say I've have carried many red flags in my backpack that only increased as we got older, for example; turning up at the border with ESTA on a direct 17 hour flight from a third world country with my American wife and two young kids, with the plan to remain for 5 weeks within 20 minutes to the town where my wife grew up at our newly purchased lake front property. Never had any issues at any time after answering truthfully any question the office asked me. OP, not matter how you are feeling, your situation is not unique. Many 100's if not 1000's arrive in the United States every week with your exact situation and have not suffered any ill consequences. As others have suggested; tell the truth to the officer at the border. Do not add anything more to what he or she is asking you. "Why are you visiting the United States?" - "I'm here on vacation" and you're now finished with that question. Who cares how you are dressed. Dress in what makes you comfortable. It's natural to be nervous when being asked questions by a federal officer however the person before you in line and the person after you in line will have anxieties. It's natural and the officer knows that. Even as an American citizen I feel a little tense when approaching the officer. Enjoy your vacation. Halloween is a cool time here in the US and I hope you enjoy the experience and make some memories.

https://messersmithlaw.com/ina-212a3a/ looks like this

I agree with @PaulaCJohnny that you are maybe overthinking it..."for a little while" could be for at least 5 years then after my wife has earned her citizenship I would like to experience living in her home country "for a little while"

More than 20 years ago. $3000 for simple no contested case.

In my case, we were married in the UK and moved to the US, residing in Houston. Spouse was served with papers while in Houston and then she moved back to the UK about a week later. I attended a final court date with my attorney without ex-spouse (as she was in the UK) and had no issues. I discussed all implications of our situation with the attorney before signing up and he stated our case would be no different from any other. Not understanding what is happening in your friend's case. I hope it is worked out.

I sent in the entire decree as others have said (I submitted a paper copy during AOS and then again uploaded it online during N400 application). They actually looked through it prior to my N400 interview and asked me during the interview about the child maintenance payment.

At least 3 subsequent links to USCIS results in a "Page not found"

It has nothing to do with the sale price minus value of home at any time. It's a calculation based on "sales price minus cost basis" (cost may be made up of purchase price, fees and expenses associated with the purchase of the home, home improvements, any additions or major repairs that weren't reimbursed by insurance etc). Then there is an exemption for sale of a primary home and whether you are filing jointly ($500k) or separately ($250k). Taxes are complicated enough if you have been here for the entire tax year never mind for a portion of that year. It is always best to consult with a tax attorney in the first instance..everyone's circumstances differ and the majority on here are not tax experts. I've been in the US for a total of 15 years on and off and in various guises with home sales both here and overseas complicating matters and it's only been in the past 3-4 years that I've been confident enough to use a tool like Turbotax to file my taxes as opposed to using a professional's help.

You may want to discuss with your prospective employer about that submission. A quick google of "H1B grace period" pulled up this interesting site Notes: Grace period is 60 days or expiration of your I-94, whichever is shorter. I assume your I-94 validity date is enforce beyond September 10th otherwise you would be out of status already. Grace period is not automatically granted but at DHS/USCIS discretion. If your employer has not yet submitted the transfer application and received the receipt notice by day 60, you need to leave the US. If your employer files on day 61 or later, you need to be out of the country. Some quotes from Quote What if I exceed 60 days grace period with H1B Transfer ? Well, technically you are considered to be in valid status until you hit the 60 days grace period mark or expiration of I-94. Once you go past 60 days, your status is no longer valid and you are considered as ‘Out of Status’. Let’s say you apply for H1B transfer and get the USCIS receipt on day 60, you can still start to work from day 60 and it will be fine, but if you do not have the receipt on 60th day, you are entering a tricky zone and you should talk to your attorney and decide. Ideally, the safest thing to do is leave and re-enter US. It is always recommended to go for premium processing, if available, in situations like these. When Can I Start working during Grace Period with H1B Transfer ? You can start working for the New Employer, as soon as you have received the USCIS Receipt Number. E.g. If you lose your job and you filed for H1B transfer with new employer and got receipt after 20 days during the grace period, you can start working right away after you have receipt number from USCIS. You do not have to wait for completion of 60 days grace period. Not sure which country you are from but maybe worth a trip to Mexico for a couple of weeks. If your employer is nervous about you not being around, it is better than causing you subsequent immigration issues by being around beyond day 60. Good luck. I wish you well

May be worth talking to a lawyer with links in Mexico to advise you https://mexlaw.com/common-questions-about-mexican-family-law/#:~:text=Child support in México is,of one to four years.

As usual, @Mike E going down the common sense approach together with examples. This site benefits from folks like him and @SusieQQQ

Please read what I quoted, which was in regards to lack of ESTA security checks being the reason why USCIS “hates” AOS from ESTA.. Nothing more, nothing less. a blanket I-129 is only given to Companies whom the US government trusts in regards to US visas.

With regards to security checks, ESTÁ is no different from those who come into the US via a L1. I was able to get my L1 within 2 -3 weeks over a Christmas break since my company hold a blanket I-129. No police records to be submitted, no finger prints taken, no medical asked for, no questions about my immigrant intent (L1 being a dual intent visa and I’m married to a US citizen) - I didn’t do AOS until 3 years later.

When is your interview? I agree with others don't reschedule...

https://help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-1132?language=en_US Says not

In some cases, Houston seems to be upping the pace from N400 submission to interview

https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship-resource-center/learn-about-citizenship/naturalization-eligibility Might be a good place to start

https://youtu.be/r7oFwHJNkuc

Maybe you should get a lawyer. The N400 is very simple yet you are asking basic questions over and over that can be answered by just reading the instructions on the N400.

Debatable. Some say yes, some say no. Application asks if you have EVER been arrested or cited by law enforcement. Do as you think best. I added mine from 2093 and a dismissed one from 2015, the interviewing officer stated that she was happy to see them included.