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  1. OldUser
    Online filing fee for I-130 is $625. This is enough to start a 18-24 months clock before beneficiary can come to the US. In most cases, lawyer isn't strictly required.
  2. OldUser
    Each case is a standalone case, two separate I-130. It's not unusual to get one parent approved, and the other pending.
  3. OldUser
    This is not exactly how it works. USCIS do background check, but they also expect you to do the legwork when it comes to criminal records. The burden of proof is on petitioner.
  4. OldUser
    Congratulations! It's better to have docs than not. Maybe you'd need it for something else.
  5. OldUser
    Here are the numbers https://www.uscis.gov/i-864p
  6. OldUser
    Anything related to Adam Walsh Act in your history?
  7. OldUser
    Did you have to do another medical exam in the US due to missing vaccines?
  8. OldUser
    No, there's typically a gap between biometrics and decision
  9. OldUser
    The question is, how long are you going for? If you're back before October 1, technically you don't need to carry extension letter.
  10. OldUser
    I'd say for N-400, most people submit new evidence since I-751 filing. It takes about a year after submitting I-751 when people become eligible to file N-400.
  11. OldUser
    You mean ROC? That's true
  12. OldUser
    But the forms haven't been updated yet, AFAIK. You're subject to rules under which you applied for N-400. Say tomorrow there's new N-400 form asking for social media handles. You won't be requested to file a new form.
  13. OldUser
    You can get some scrutiny because of that. Or you may be totally OK.
  14. OldUser
    If US citizen spouse is travelling with you? If yes, and you don't have crimimal charges and no prior overstays - you'll be OK
  15. OldUser
    Use your current address if this is where you have lease and planning to live for duration of AOS for both physical and mailing address. If you're not sure about moving, list current address as physical and parent's as mailing. List all addresses where you lived. Don't make USCIS think you live at address X when you live at address Y.
  16. OldUser
    I also suspect, those drive-thru oaths for hundreds during pandemic weren't administered by judges either.
  17. OldUser
    Not everywhere, especially if one keeps their current name. I was in a room at USCIS office with about 30-50 people. There was no judge in presence.
  18. OldUser
    This will likely take a while. Could be months. If you never provided divorce decree, you'll get RFE. These type of cases usually take time... Keep us posted!
  19. OldUser
    @Jude61 that's some VIP treatment 😃
  20. OldUser
    Thank you for sharing your experience! I was always told by lawyers not to give long stories at the interview. I was never asked such question by adjudicator. Any open ended long answers can lead to more questioning and searching for inconsistencies to accuse one of fraud. I was asked questions such as "How did you meet"? And my answer was short: "We met through a common friend". That seemed enough. A smiling and friendly adjudicator can be a mask they wear. Generally, adjudicator is not a friend. I think, in your case, you had a nice person new to USCIS, that's why they need others to review their work before decision can be made. Keep us posted!
  21. OldUser
    Yes, this is pretty typical when I-751 is pending. N-400 cannot be approved without I-751 approved first. You can legally sue (Writ of Mandamus) USCIS 120 days after interview if you don't have decision. Filing lawsuit pushes USCIS to make a decision on N-400. There's no other real or reliable method to expedite it. The other option is just wait.
  22. OldUser
    Are you saying you took oath without leaving interviewer's office? Oath just for you? I never heard of this, that's pretty unique. Congratulations! Remember to update status with SSA, register to vote (can be done online) and get US passport 🙂
  23. OldUser
    Congrats!
  24. OldUser
    Affidavit of support. It seems like your case was denied because of this form and evidence related to it: Make sure you make USCIS happy this time, so they don't deny it again.
  25. OldUser
    No, wasn't asked for either. Social media accounts are asked from non-immigrant visa applicants. Don't take your phone to interview if you're worried about it 😃
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