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I - 751 January 2022 Filers
OldUser replied to Sarge2155's topic in Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion
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From the day of the interview. You'll need up to date information if you traveled outside of the US between filing and interview. I believe this requirement is there even until you take oath. E.g travel outaide of the US between you went to interview and oath. So, have you been LPR for over 3 years but want to use 3 year rule because of break in residency? Do you know about 4 year and 1 day rule? It may be easier / better than 3 year rule. Also, don't cut it too close. Wait for few more months so it's a clear cut instead of just 10-20 days of required presence. The last thing you want is for IO to be doubting.
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Took about 3 weeks from approval to receiving GC in the mail. Make sure to monitor the mail with USPS Informed Delivery. USPS Hold Mail, Mail Forwarding, Intercept - none of them worked for me. GC arrived at address where it was mailed. Can you travel on GC + valid extension letter? Probably yes. Can I recommend it? No. Simply because people get denied boarding with it all the time, not related to 10 year GC being produced (airline won't know).
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Exactly my thoughts. The problem is, USCIS fees isn't something people pay every day, so CC declines this "suspicious" charge more often than not. In addion, which checks, only two parties can make a mistake: - Filer putting wrong amount, not maintaining balance etc - USCIS clerk cashing the check With CC you can have three parties making a mistake: - Filer putting wrong CC info on forms, or close to limit, or whatever else - USCIS clerk trying to use CC - CC issuer blocking transaction as fraud by mistake
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AFAIK the big CC issuers have complex AI driven algorithms and simply ignore such requests or say yes out of politeness which doesn't guarantee the transaction will be approved 100%. A lot of the times customer service doesn't have any way to affect this at all. Note that many CC don't even ask about travel plans anymore either or won't let you set it.
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I'm a miles / rewards enthusiast myself, with nearly 20 CCs, pretty decent score and generous credit limits. 2% of places where I never pay with CC is USCIS and some mom and pop shops (where I'd feel taking adavantage of store owners if I payed with CC). One incident that spooked me was a charge of ~30-50 bucks at DMV or some other government institution that got declined. It was before I dealt with USCIS. I naturally decided to never use CC with USCIS due to potential decline. Lucky you being able to pay $22K on CC! The dealerships around me allowed $500 max on CC (too many savvy people living around me I guess). The biggest charge was overseas in a jewelry store. I was buying a very pricey item for my spouse, so no surprise it got flagged 😅
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N-400 based on 3 year rule
OldUser replied to Dags's topic in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports
She can keep it, but not automatically. She'd need to file some forms with Philippines government. Folks on this forum who went through US naturalization can give you set of steps. I'm not from Philippines so cannot comment. Cc @Chancy -
N-400 based on 3 year rule
OldUser replied to Dags's topic in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports
Make sure your wife goes through each question after you fill it. Ultimately, she's the one responsible for the answers and has to go through naturalization. Good luck and keep us updated! Also, once she naturalizes in the US, she'll lose her Philippines citizenship. If she's interested in keeping it, she'd have to fill forms with her home country. Don't plan trips around naturalization interview and oath, or shortly after. She'll have to get a US passport first. -
N-400 based on 3 year rule
OldUser replied to Dags's topic in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports
I don't think it's the case. I answered all questions based on your scenario and it showed eligible. You either answered something incorrectly or she's not eligible on some criteria based on your answers. Remember to answer everything from your wife's perspective. She is the one applying for N-400. She's the petitioner and beneficiary Did you answer question about being married to US citizen correctly? My answers if I was your wife based on 3 year rule: - Were one or both of your parents a U.S. citizen when you were born? - No - How old are you? - 18 or older - Are you a member of the U.S. armed forces? - No - Are you a lawful permanent resident? - Yes - When did you become a lawful permanent resident? - Between April 28, 2019 and April 28, 2021 - Are you married to a U.S. citizen? - Yes - Have you been married for 3 years or longer? - Yes - Has your spouse been a U.S. citizen for 3 years or longer? - Yes - Have you left the United States in the past 3 years? - Yes - Have any of your trips outside of the United States been longer than 6 months? - No Result: "You may be eligible to apply for naturalization." I don't think this form would ever tell you "Yes, you're eligible". It says "may be eligible" because there are other neuances to immigration process and form cannot evaluate everything. -
I would like to discuss pros and cons of all payment methods one can use to pay USCIS fees. Here's my view and understanding so far. Credit Card Pros: - Can earn miles / points / cashback - Can spread the payments (think of 0% APR intro + 10% effective cashback in the first year etc) - You know when USCIS charges it Cons: - Requires a credit history and card - Payment can be easily denied due to suspicious charge (yes, USCIS fees can be viewed as suspicious by bank IT systems) or hitting the limit. USCIS won't retry charging it. Personal Check Pros: - Money stays in your account for longer. Can earn some interest on it - You know exactly when it was cashed - Sometimes USCIS write / stamp case number as they endorse the check. You may learn case number before you receive text message / mail / update. More relevant for forms like I-485 which can only be filed on paper as of today. Cons: - Requires checking account - Requires discipline from person paying, e.g. maintaining the right balance to cover all payments and USCIS fees. - Requires knowledge how to use it 😃 - Doesn't earn rewards Cashier's Check Pros: - The fees are going to be covered for sure, since the amount is already withdrawn from bank account Cons: - Can be difficult or impossible to cancel, recover funds if lost or other reason - Sometimes costs money (depending on bank and bank account) - Not possible to know when cashed (correct if I'm wrong) - Doesn't earn rewards Money Order Pros: - Can be purchased at USPS and other places. Doesn't require bank account. - Guarantees funds to cover fees Cons: - Costs money - Depending on issuer, may be able to track / cancel etc but not always - Doesn't earn rewards Questions for you: 1. Did I miss any payment methods? 2. Did I miss any pros or cons for any payment method? 3. What other payment methods you wish USCIS accepted? (crypto, financing, Zelle, Venmo, Paypal, wire, etc etc) 4. What's your preferred payment method and why? 4a. If you prefer credit cards, is it because of rewards or is it because you can pay over time? Or is it because you never wrote a check? 4b. If you prefer personal check, is it because you don't have credit card? Or is it because you're worried payment may get denied? Or is it because you used to write checks? Or is it because you want to have money in account for longer? 4d. If you you prefer cashier's check, is it because you're worried your balance may not cover the fees? Any other reason? 4e. If you prefer money order, is it because you don't have a checking account? Is it because you're worried your balance may not covet the fees? Any other reason? Please do not walk by this thread, I'd love to see a good discussion 😊
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I-751 December 2022 Filers
OldUser replied to KAP2019's topic in Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion
You mean February 26? Or you had interview few days ago? -
N600 or N600K - complex case
OldUser replied to zonga85's topic in US Citizenship General Discussion
If I was in your shoes, I'd seek legal help from a reputable immigration lawyer. Too much is at stake and this has to be well documented to overcome any doubt the child is a US citizen -
N-400 based on 3 year rule
OldUser replied to Dags's topic in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports
Or the OP hasn't been a US citizen for the last 3 years which he should, since she went through K-1 -
N-400 based on 3 year rule
OldUser replied to Dags's topic in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports
1. Did she have any trips over 6 months outside of the US since becoming an LPR? 2. Are you a US citizen? 3. Did she answer questions correctly? -
For this and many other reasons, she should get her certificate of naturalization issued, actually. One day her passport may not be renewed and she may be asked for proof of citizenship. Was she in full custody of her father living in the US at the time he naturalized? Then yes, you can put his date of naturalization.
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N-400 based on 3 year rule
OldUser replied to Dags's topic in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports
Not guaranteed either, unfortunately.