Caligirl1

1 hour ago, Milka:) said:

I am still not getting answered what I ask. Do I have to resubmit my old evidence alongside my new and current ones? There is nothing listed on my notice under "You provided the following evidence that the marriage was entered in good faith." 

 

Like it just moves on without listing what they already have from me. 

Submit everything you possibly can, yes also the stuff you already submitted 

On 5/1/2024 at 7:15 AM, OldUser said:

You were given wrong information. If you read VJ, you'll see people complaining occasionally that they only see some not all evidence in their account for IOE cases. This proves evidence is scanned. Official guidelines discourage use of highlighters:

 

"Do not use highlighters or correction fluid or tape. The scanners we use will not properly read information that is greyed out, highlighted or corrected using correction fluid or tape."

 

Source: https://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-guidance/tips-for-filing-forms-by-mail

Ok...well they had no issues scanning mine in. I took the originals to my interview but he didn't need to see them. He told me everything was fine. But yes, better safe than sorry- don't use highlighters.

Just now, Caligirl1 said:

 

I had no issues using those.At the interview I was told, they only scan the forms- not the evidence 🤷‍♂️

18 hours ago, Rocio0010 said:

It's not advisable to use highlighters, because they scan the documents.

6 hours ago, Joyoussinger said:

I would think so. You have lots of other good evidence. I didn't have older bills, either, because I just didn't think to put my husband's name on them at first. Even then, not every company has a way to do that. I think you're fine.

Without the actual bills you could just highlight those payments on your bank statements. I did that and it was sufficient because it was a joint acc 

18 hours ago, Blitz22 said:

Hi everyone, so Im due to send in October my I-751 package and I was wondering if the evidence I have ot gonna be enough and what yall think about it? I really overthink too much and Im just trying to go through the process the best way.

 

So far I have:

Marriage certificate

Last 3 years of leasing apt contract

Last 3 years of renters insurance

Photos together

Affidavits from 2 friends

Joint bank account statements for last 2 years since becoming resident

Tax return with transcript

Car insurance policies for last 2 years

State IDs from both

Utility bills from last 2 years since becoming resident (its alright just to send the 2 years worth of bills after becoming resident or all bills since marriage?) 

 
Thanks for your response

I'd send bill from start of marriage, not all but enough to cover the entire time frame. 

20 hours ago, drchirag said:

Do they ask for old passport?

They didn't want to see my german passport, because they already had copies of it on file.

14 hours ago, ZeeZeeZee said:

Oh my goodness. I mean I'll believe it when the green card is in my hand, but... phew. Thank you both, now I can wait for further updates from USCIS without getting too stressed!

 

Of course instead I have a fun NEW thing to stress about, namely that even though I reported my change of address to them last year I'm pretty certain their files never got updated... so I was counting on making them update my address at the interview. But that one at least I might be able to fix with a phone call.

Congratulations!!😃👍🥳

17 hours ago, SDNOMAD said:

I’m not disagreeing that she should attend! Just stating that it’s not obvious. If I never jumped on Visa journey I would have not known. 

Sometimes they ( uscis) sends an email or letter shortly before just to remind you about bringing your spouse.

4 hours ago, j26 said:

Hi All!

Planning to move to the US from the UK on my visa in the next couple of months but a one way is around £500 MORE than a standard return. Has anyone had any experience of booking a return, then cancelling the return leg once they're in the US? (I don't expect a refund!) 

 

Thank you in advance! 

I booked a round-trip and just never got on the flight back....even without refund much cheaper than a one way ticket👍

13 hours ago, strawberry111 said:

GREEN CARD APPROVED IN 36 DAYS !!! 🥳🥳🥳

 

 

AOS Concurrent filling timeline : 

07/17/2023 Come with B1/B2 Visa
12/27/2023 Married
01/19/2024 Send all AOS Docs
02/16/2024 Biometrics
02/17/2024 I-765 APPROVAL
02/23/2024 I-130 Actively reviewed
02/24/2024 I-485 APPROVED!!!!
02/26/2024 I-130 APPROVED

 

*) NO INTERVIEW

*) INDONESIAN NATIONALS
*) NO RFE
*) NO LAWYER
*) SENDING MEDICAL EXAM FROM THE START

NBC Lee's Summit.
Local office Seattle.

 

 

Don't lose hope guys. It will be your time soon 😇

Congratulations!👍😊

13 minutes ago, Scott001 said:

New card received today. Looking forward to doing all over again in 10 years…. Hopefully it’ll be faster haha

Congratulations 🥳🥳🥳🥳😃

3 hours ago, Rocio0010 said:

Here you go:

 

And just like that, I’m one step closer to the end! 
 

Interview was today at 8:00 am at the USCIS Columbus Field Office. We went with my husband, but at first the officer only called me in. 
I had a few corrections/ update to make, so before I was sworn in I let him know of this. He said it was ok, not a problem. So he swore me in, then started with the civics test: 

 

- What did MLK junior do?

- What are two US national holidays?

- two political parties

- why did the colonists fight the British?

- Name one tribe

 

Forgot the other question. 
The reading was: who elects Congress?

Writing: People elect Congress. 
 

Then we went on to the application. I made the changes / updates. 
For the weapons training question, I marked “yes” because I own a gun, which my husband has been teaching me to use. I explained this, he changed the question to “no” and he added “informal”. 
 

After I was done, he called my husband in, asked him when we got married, my full name, my DOB, his marital status. And that was it! He printed off the paper recommending me for approval on the spot. 
It felt more like a casual conversation, he was professional but friendly. 
 

Funny note: he asked me how long 751s are taking because officer’s wife has a pending one! 😂😂😂

Congratulations 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

20 hours ago, Scott001 said:

Status Change YAY!

 

As of Feb 5, 2024: New card is being produced. 

 

Looks like the whole process will end up taking 22 or so months. 

Woohoooo😃👍

8 hours ago, Peot said:

I am studying as well. I picked up flash cards for the 2023 (2024) 100-questions online through a suggestion from a friend who went through the same process.

I recommend doing the same, but the questions are mostly no-brainers. Should be easy!

I did the flashcards, too....and the test was as easy as can be- really! If you do those for 10 minutes a day, you'll be fine! Good luck!😃you're almost done👍😃

17 hours ago, Loo1 said:

Thank you so much everyone! We’re excited to hopefully be completely done with this process! 🤞🏼 appreciate the input! 

Bring him, just in case- if you have a pending I-751 , it might be a combo interview. That was the case with me. All the best for the interview- and don't worry, it is a piece of cake😉👍

3 minutes ago, ds2 said:

I had my N400 interview today at Newark, NJ and passed. It was a combo interview even though the officer said we dont usually do combo interviews which sounded incorrect and he also didnt have the I751 which he said he will request to be transferred from another office. He gave me the letter saying I passed the N400 interview and told me to wait for a letter in the mail but nothing has been updated online so I am a little concerned. Fingers crossed.

He might just request your I-751 application and papers to actually look at it & then approve.  Should be fast and straightforward.  Only thing left is for you to take the oath!😃Congratulations 👏 🥳🥳🥳

20 hours ago, emixkid said:

Hello VJ community!

 

My wife’s green card expires on 4/13/24, so I am in the process of gathering documents and wanted people’s feedback on our items.

 

- Table of contents

- Check for $680

- Front and back copies of wife’s green card

- Copy of marriage certificate

(For evidence of continued marriage)

- Tax transcripts from the last three years

- Car insurance with both of our names listed

- Apartment leasing contracts from 2020 to 2024

- All joint bank statements from October 2021 

- Recent photos together

- Copies of both our driver’s licenses

- Recent pay stubs to show our same residence address

 

Please let me know if I am missing anything or any other additional feedback. Thank you!

Looks good....if possible add insurance with both names for utilities or life insurance for example 

6 hours ago, harry.st said:

 

The thing to stress about is your passport - not the interview. Now, this can get in the way of your vacation. Easily.

 

As a US citizen, it is next to impossible to fly back without one (the airline will likely not let you board the plane). Last summer, with all the post-COVID revenge travel happening, it was taking 4-5 months to get a new one (things have improved... but again, fewer people are travelling in the winter. You do not have to believe me - just search on reddit). 

 

Now there are ways around it (either while still in the US or at the consulate in Bucharest), but is it neither easy nor pleasant. You've got some reading to do - information abounds.

I recently applied for my passport after naturalization in end of october....it only took 2,5 weeks to get my passport! Still waiting to get the naturalization certificate back though! 

38 minutes ago, ragndevlopa said:

 

When you say straightforward, do you mean that we just need to file the original pack with no further evidence or anything extra for the overstay?

 

Thank you so much!

No need to mention the overstay specifically- it's going to be forgiven. Put together all evidence to have a strong case- that's important and all you need. I did overstay Esta, too- it was never mentioned or any problem! Good luck on your journey 🙂🍀

13 hours ago, Ernstella said:

I got my conditional GC in less than 3 months of filing AOS and without interview and I am super excited!

Now the hitch is I filed EAD concurrently but my status shows: Denied and case terminated. 
My husband keeps assuring me, I don’t need the EAD anymore, now that I have the GC.

I want to ask the experts here if that is the case so I can be rest assured.

Thanks for your help.

He is right, you don't need an EAD- the greencard is all you need as work permit 

15 hours ago, James Kung said:

Hi everyone, 

First of all, thanks a lot for having this great blog. I learned a lot by reading it. I have a question. I have my citizenship interview scheduled for Wednesday at 1pm in LA. Does anyone know the odds I can make the oath on the same day? Otherwise, does anyone know in which days the oath takes place in LA? How long should I expect to wait?

 

Thank you very much,

 

James

You might have the oath ceremony the same day. I did my interview in Chatsworth at 6:45 am and took the oath at 9:30am / first group of 6 , they had ceremonies every 2 hours.

Congratulations 👍🥳😉

On 11/12/2023 at 8:21 AM, KristineGB said:

Did you already have your 10 year gc at the time of your citizenship interview?

No, I had I751 pending and it was a combo interview- both approved that day incl oath taking

7 hours ago, KristineGB said:

Did you already have your 10 year gc at the time of your citizenship interview?

No.i I applied under the 3 year rule

16 hours ago, KristineGB said:

Lolol that is too funny that he and his wife are in the same boat. 
 

Also REAAAALLLLY helpful that you mentioned your husband being called in. I read a lot that they don’t have to come but would be good to come. So now I will make sure my husband comes (he has work at the time of the interview). 
 

thank you for sharing your experience! That gives me a good idea of what to expect. I’m Cleveland office so we’re the same state. Congratulations on this next step. We are almost done!

Good luck for your last step!!!!it's going to be a piece of cake 😉👍