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Hi everyone,
Yayyy.. Finally, I got an email from Cris about card production ordered today.. I hope to see my card very soon and put my mind at rest. It's been a painful wait..
Thank you everyone for all support..
01/2003: Came to US(F1 visa)
02/2006: Started dating with my USC husband in CA.
06/2006: He moved to IL. I was on OPT (F1 at that time)
10/2006: I relocated to IL, and moved in with my husband.
09/2007: OPT ended. I went out of the US.
10/2007: I came back to the US on H1B.
01/2008: We got married.
02/07/2008: We filed I130/I485 package to USCIS
03/07/2008: NOA for all applications
03/27/2008: Fingerprinting was done.
04/08/2008: I got AP in the mail.
04/15/2008: I got EAD in the mail.
12/11/2008: Interview
12/12/2008: AoS and I-130 Touched.
12/15/2008: AoS and I-130 Touched(again)
12/16/2008: AoS and I-130 Touched(again)
12/24/2008: Card Production ordered!! (Finally!!)
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My interview was on November 13, 2008. Yeah, more than a month ago. We were only asked yes or no and basic questions. Officer Gallagher took my I-94 at the start of the interview and asked for copies of our joint assets (which unfortunately, we only had 2)
He only told us that he needed to go through our paperwork thoroughly and it would all be in writing from then on. Yesterday, we received an appointment letter stating: "Please come to the shown below at the time and place in connection with an official matter." The letter says to bring passport, D.L. and all documentation relating to my case. Bring all originals and blah blah blah....
My husband and I are clueless. We don't know what's going on. So I am starting this thread to ask for any input from you guys. If there's anyone who has gone through this, your response will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you so much. Merry Christmas!
You start me make me worried now. I went to the interview 12/11/2008. The officer told me a similar thing that everything looks good, and the rest is just going through all the paperwork. We're going to know the result by mail or if they need more evidence they would ask from us....
Then we have gotten 3 touches since then.. Both I and my husband are not at our place in Chicago after the interview. We're wondering about the case esp we will not be able to check our mails till we get back home after a new year.
I am crossing my fingers and hope everything goes well. Please update with us after this appointment.
01/2003: Came to US(F1 visa)
02/2006: Started dating with my USC husband in CA.
06/2006: He moved to IL. I was on OPT (F1 at that time)
10/2006: I relocated to IL, and moved in with my husband.
09/2007: OPT ended. I went out of the US.
10/2007: I came back to the US on H1B.
01/2008: We got married.
02/07/2008: We filed I130/I485 package to USCIS
03/07/2008: NOA for all applications
03/27/2008: Fingerprinting was done.
04/08/2008: I got AP in the mail.
04/15/2008: I got EAD in the mail.
12/11/2008: Interview
12/12/2008: AoS and I-130 Touched.
12/15/2008: AoS and I-130 Touched(again)
12/16/2008: AoS and I-130 Touched(again)
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It's been a week after the interview.. no words..
01/2003: Came to US(F1 visa)
02/2006: Started dating with my USC husband in CA.
06/2006: He moved to IL. I was on OPT (F1 at that time)
10/2006: I relocated to IL, and moved in with my husband.
09/2007: OPT ended. I went out of the US.
10/2007: I came back to the US on H1B.
01/2008: We got married.
02/07/2008: We filed I130/I485 package to USCIS
03/07/2008: NOA for all applications
03/27/2008: Fingerprinting was done.
04/08/2008: I got AP in the mail.
04/15/2008: I got EAD in the mail.
12/11/2008: Interview
12/12/2008: AoS and I-130 Touched.
12/15/2008: AoS and I-130 Touched(again)
12/16/2008: AoS and I-130 Touched(again)
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Hi guys,
I had an interview today.
I am pretty sure you are approved already, my interview was like that also and I was told that the officer will recomend approval, but somebody else approves the case, not the person that interviewed you. My online status changed 2 days after my interview and it said that they ordered production of my card on my interview day! Let us know when you get the good news!
I am a bit nervous.. Got 2 more touches after the interview...
01/2003: Came to US(F1 visa)
02/2006: Started dating with my USC husband in CA.
06/2006: He moved to IL. I was on OPT (F1 at that time)
10/2006: I relocated to IL, and moved in with my husband.
09/2007: OPT ended. I went out of the US.
10/2007: I came back to the US on H1B.
01/2008: We got married.
02/07/2008: We filed I130/I485 package to USCIS
03/07/2008: NOA for all applications
03/27/2008: Fingerprinting was done.
04/08/2008: I got AP in the mail.
04/15/2008: I got EAD in the mail.
12/11/2008: Interview
12/12/2008: AoS and I-130 Touched.
12/15/2008: AoS and I-130 Touched(again)
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Hi guys,
I had an interview today.
I am pretty sure you are approved already, my interview was like that also and I was told that the officer will recomend approval, but somebody else approves the case, not the person that interviewed you. My online status changed 2 days after my interview and it said that they ordered production of my card on my interview day! Let us know when you get the good news!
Ella,
Thank you for all your support and kind words!!. I am crossing my fingers and hope to hear from them pretty soon!!
Witty Marmalade
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Hi guys,
I had an interview today. The interview went fine. The officer was nice and friendly. The interview went for about 25 minutes. At the end, she made copies of supporting documents that we brought; and said everything looks good. She didn't say whether the case is approved or not. She simply said the rest is just going through paperwork. She said they will let us know in a mail. We will get a mail if they need anything from us. She told us to expect a letter withing a few weeks.
I wonder if anyone has the same kind of experience?? I am not sure if i should still be worried since most of the couples know the result immediately at the interview..
01/2003: Came to US(F1 visa)
02/2006: Started dating with my USC husband in CA.
06/2006: He moved to IL. I was on OPT (F1 at that time)
10/2006: I relocated to IL, and moved in with my husband.
09/2007: OPT ended. I went out of the US.
10/2007: I came back to the US on H1B.
01/2008: We got married.
02/07/2008: We filed I130/I485 package to USCIS
03/07/2008: NOA for all applications
03/27/2008: Fingerprinting was done.
04/08/2008: I got AP in the mail.
04/15/2008: I got EAD in the mail.
12/11/2008: Interview
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Ah! I see. How about you try with the Thai Embassy.
They should be able to point you in the right direction...Good luck!
Lilli,
I had a Thai consullate in chicago certify a translated copy of my birth certificate last time. They required an original copy in order to do that. Let me see what else i can do
01/2003: Came to US(F1 visa)
02/2006: Started dating with my USC husband in CA.
06/2006: He moved to IL. I was on OPT (F1 at that time)
10/2006: I relocated to IL, and moved in with my husband.
09/2007: OPT ended. I went out of the US.
10/2007: I came back to the US on H1B.
01/2008: We got married.
02/07/2008: We filed I130/I485 package to USCIS
03/07/2008: NOA for all applications
03/27/2008: Fingerprinting was done.
04/08/2008: I got AP in the mail.
04/15/2008: I got EAD in the mail.
11/05/2008: Interview letter received in a mail
12/11/2008: Interview date
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Has he tried calling whoever he needs to contact to get a new bc?
I know that for me, it only takes a week to receive it directly from France.
You have a week ahead, it should be doable. Shouldn't the passport be enough?
Hi Lilli,
I am going to try and do all I can. But still not sure I will ever get that. I am sure it is doable if his family helps. The problem is he does not have a good relationship wtih his family. So, we think nobody is going help us..
Dear all,
I have a question. I was going through the list of documents stated in the interview letter. One of the list is Birth Certificate of my husband(citizen by naturalization). He is afraid he has somehow lost the original copy in our native language. I wonder if this is going to create a problem at interview. In fact, I don't think this was required when I filed I-130 and I-485.
Would anyone please share your experience about this issue?
01/2003: Came to US(F1 visa)
02/2006: Started dating with my USC husband in CA.
06/2006: He moved to IL. I was on OPT (F1 at that time)
10/2006: I relocated to IL, and moved in with my husband.
09/2007: OPT ended. I went out of the US.
10/2007: I came back to the US on H1B.
01/2008: We got married.
02/07/2008: We filed I130/I485 package to USCIS
03/07/2008: NOA for all applications
03/27/2008: Fingerprinting was done.
04/08/2008: I got AP in the mail.
04/15/2008: I got EAD in the mail.
11/05/2008: Interview letter received in a mail
12/11/2008: Interview date
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Dear all,
I have a question. I was going through the list of documents stated in the interview letter. One of the list is Birth Certificate of my husband(citizen by naturalization). He is afraid he has somehow lost the original copy in our native language. I wonder if this is going to create a problem at interview. In fact, I don't think this was required when I filed I-130 and I-485.
I was also thinking about having his family sent it here. However, ironically, it is very unlikely that someone is going to help. What if we show his US passport and naturalization certificate instead??
Would anyone please share your experience about this issue?
01/2003: Came to US(F1 visa)
02/2006: Started dating with my USC husband in CA.
06/2006: He moved to IL. I was on OPT (F1 at that time)
10/2006: I relocated to IL, and moved in with my husband.
09/2007: OPT ended. I went out of the US.
10/2007: I came back to the US on H1B.
01/2008: We got married.
02/07/2008: We filed I130/I485 package to USCIS
03/07/2008: NOA for all applications
03/27/2008: Fingerprinting was done.
04/08/2008: I got AP in the mail.
04/15/2008: I got EAD in the mail.
11/05/2008: Interview letter received in a mail
12/11/2008: Interview date
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Witty Marmelade, I was told by a lawyer that we need my husband's BC for the interview, even though he is a citizen by naturalization... You still have a month until your interview, maybe a friend or a family member from his homecountry can send you his original copy of BC?
Hi Ella,
I was thinking about this as well. However, ironically his family in Thailand might not be helpful. That is why i am worried if this is going to cause me a problem. I wonder what if he can show his passport and his naturalization certificate instead..
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Dear All,
Finally after forever, i got an interview letter in a mail today. It is scheduled on Thursday Dec 11. I hope everything will go well just like a lot of us here.
01/2003: Came to US(F1 visa)
02/2006: Started dating with my USC husband in CA.
06/2006: He moved to IL. I was on OPT (F1 at that time)
10/2006: I relocated to IL, and moved in with my husband.
09/2007: OPT ended. I went out of the US.
10/2007: I came back to the US on H1B.
01/2008: We got married.
02/07/2008: We filed I130/I485 package to USCIS
03/07/2008: NOA for all applications
03/27/2008: Fingerprinting was done.
04/08/2008: I got AP in the mail.
04/15/2008: I got EAD in the mail.
11/05/2008: Interview letter received in a mail
12/11/2008: Interview date
Dear all,
I have a question. I was going through the list of documents stated in the interview letter. One of the list is Birth Certificate of my husband(citizen by naturalization). He is afraid he has somehow lost the original copy in our native language. I wonder if this is going to create a problem at interview. In fact, I don't think this was required when I filed I-130 and I-485.
Would anyone please share your experience about this issue?
01/2003: Came to US(F1 visa)
02/2006: Started dating with my USC husband in CA.
06/2006: He moved to IL. I was on OPT (F1 at that time)
10/2006: I relocated to IL, and moved in with my husband.
09/2007: OPT ended. I went out of the US.
10/2007: I came back to the US on H1B.
01/2008: We got married.
02/07/2008: We filed I130/I485 package to USCIS
03/07/2008: NOA for all applications
03/27/2008: Fingerprinting was done.
04/08/2008: I got AP in the mail.
04/15/2008: I got EAD in the mail.
11/05/2008: Interview letter received in a mail
12/11/2008: Interview date
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Dear All,
Finally after forever, i got an interview letter in a mail today. It is scheduled on Thursday Dec 11. I hope everything will go well just like a lot of us here.
01/2003: Came to US(F1 visa)
02/2006: Started dating with my USC husband in CA.
06/2006: He moved to IL. I was on OPT (F1 at that time)
10/2006: I relocated to IL, and moved in with my husband.
09/2007: OPT ended. I went out of the US.
10/2007: I came back to the US on H1B.
01/2008: We got married.
02/07/2008: We filed I130/I485 package to USCIS
03/07/2008: NOA for all applications
03/27/2008: Fingerprinting was done.
04/08/2008: I got AP in the mail.
04/15/2008: I got EAD in the mail.
11/05/2008: Interview letter received in a mail
12/11/2008: Interview date
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Wow, it is raining interview letters all around.
Witty Marmelade, ask for specific questions at your infopass. And if things aren't moving, please get your congressman involved!
Good luck!
Hi Lilly,
Silly question, but i honestly don't know about how people do this. I have seen people asking help from their congressmen. I really have no idea how they do that.
How would I get a congressman involved then?? I do not know whom i should contact or where to start... Any suggestions?
01/2003: Came to US(F1 visa)
02/2006: Started dating with my USC husband in CA.
06/2006: He moved to IL. I was on OPT (F1 at that time)
10/2006: I relocated to IL, and moved in with my husband.
09/2007: OPT ended. I went out of the US.
10/2007: I came back to the US on H1B.
01/2008: We got married.
02/07/2008: We filed I130/I485 package to USCIS
03/07/2008: NOA for all applications
03/27/2008: Fingerprinting was done.
04/08/2008: I got AP in the mail.
04/15/2008: I got EAD in the mail.
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My wife has informed me that our interview letter came as well. It arrived on Thursday; it is dated October 17th at 3 p.m. We may even see you there Lili.
Ah, that is funny! There is another Seattleite scheduled on that day for 8am!
Hi Lili,
I am from Chicago as well as have the same timeline as yours. I called INS last week after the processing time is now at March 01. As expected. the customer rep said that i have to wait 30 more days as my case is still considered within normal processing time(It's been over 7 months now).. So, I went ahead and made an infopass appointment on Oct 03. Will see if i will get an interview letter before that...
I really want this to be over just like many of us here...
01/2003: Came to US(F1 visa)
02/2006: Started dating with my USC husband in CA.
06/2006: He moved to IL. I was on OPT (F1 at that time)
10/2006: I relocated to IL, and moved in with my husband.
09/2007: OPT ended. I went out of the US.
10/2007: I came back to the US on H1B.
01/2008: We got married.
02/07/2008: We filed I130/I485 package to USCIS
03/07/2008: NOA for all applications
03/27/2008: Fingerprinting was done.
04/08/2008: I got AP in the mail.
04/15/2008: I got EAD in the mail.
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Hello everyone,
Have not checked this post for quite some time after i got overwhelmed with work. I am another one who is still wating.. no updates.. nothing...
I can only hope that things go fine with my case .. at least.. I am glad with those who got their good news.. Hopefully my time will come shortly..
01/2003: Came to US(F1 visa)
02/2006: Started dating with my USC husband in CA.
06/2006: He moved to IL. I was on OPT (F1 at that time)
10/2006: I relocated to IL, and moved in with my husband.
09/2007: OPT ended. I went out of the US.
10/2007: I came back to the US on H1B.
01/2008: We got married.
02/07/2008: We filed I130/I485 package to USCIS
03/07/2008: NOA for all applications
03/27/2008: Fingerprinting was done.
04/08/2008: I got AP in the mail.
04/15/2008: I got EAD in the mail.
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Congratulations to those recently approved!
My case is hitting 5 months after filing AoS today. There have been no updates on my AOS application since Biometric 3/27. I wonder though what if an interview notice is lost in the mail, how one should know about the notice? 01/2003: Came to US(F1 visa)
02/2006: Started dating with my USC husband in CA.
06/2006: He moved to IL. I was on OPT (F1 at that time)
10/2006: I relocated to IL, and moved in with my husband.
09/2007: OPT ended. I went out of the US.
10/2007: I came back to the US on H1B.
01/2008: We got married.
02/07/2008: We filed I130/I485 package to USCIS
03/07/2008: NOA for all applications
03/27/2008: Fingerprinting was done.
04/08/2008: I got AP in the mail.
04/15/2008: I got EAD in the mail
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Hope you all are doing well.
(sigh ...) We are hitting our 5 months after filing AOS application.. no updates on our case. Our local processing time - Chicago was at Dec 09 the latest.. I thought this should be the time to hear about the interview letter or something.. I really wonder what they are doing or wait for on my case..
01/2003: Came to US(F1 visa)
02/2006: Started dating with my USC husband in CA.
06/2006: He moved to IL. I was on OPT (F1 at that time)
10/2006: I relocated to IL, and moved in with my husband.
09/2007: OPT ended. I went out of the US.
10/2007: I came back to the US on H1B.
01/2008: We got married.
02/07/2008: We filed I130/I485 package to USCIS
03/07/2008: NOA for all applications
03/27/2008: Biiometrics (Last touch on AOS)
04/08/2008: I got AP in the mail.
04/15/2008: I got EAD in the mail.
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My last update on my applications was on the date of Biometrics.. When i look at the processing time at Chicago(Local office) showing now Dec 9, i am hoping to get an interview notice or updates shortly.... Yet, i open my mail box; and find nothing important ...
01/2003: Came to US(F1 visa)
02/2006: Started dating with my USC husband in CA.
06/2006: He moved to IL. I was on OPT (F1 at that time)
10/2006: I relocated to IL, and moved in with my husband.
09/2007: OPT ended. I went out of the US.
10/2007: I came back to the US on H1B.
01/2008: We got married.
02/07/2008: We filed I130/I485 package to USCIS
03/07/2008: NOA for all applications
03/27/2008: Fingerprinting was done.(Last update)
04/08/2008: I got AP in the mail.
04/15/2008: I got EAD in the mail.
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Ok it is a new week and I am sending out good vibes to everyone.
Thanks Leafgal for sticking around!
No problem I am here till everyone gets their AOS. We are all in this together.
Leafgal,
It's very sweet of you... Still no updates...
01/2003: Came to US(F1 visa)
02/2006: Started dating with my USC husband in CA.
06/2006: He moved to IL. I was on OPT (F1 at that time)
10/2006: I relocated to IL, and moved in with my husband.
09/2007: OPT ended. I went out of the US.
10/2007: I came back to the US on H1B.
01/2008: We got married.
02/07/2008: We filed I130/I485 package to USCIS
03/07/2008: NOA for all applications
03/27/2008: Fingerprinting was done.
04/08/2008: I got AP in the mail.
04/15/2008: I got EAD in the mail.
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Thank you Witty Marmalade (love your name!) and G&A.
I appreciate your kindness(es).
Drove through the border from Ontario to Michigan yesterday with my travel papers, aka AP, and it went well.
Slow, but well.
Before I got to the booth (checkpoint), I was nervous as H, E, double hockey sticks!
Phew.
SpiritAlight,
It's good to hear that things went well along the way on your trip. At least, you can take your mind off this AOS stuff for a moment..
I am trying not to peak at this board so that I won't think about it that much. But, I really can't help.... 
Hopefully, I will get an interview notice real soon. I have a few important things to decide upon this AOS time line.. Unfortunately, i can only keep praying for all the good things to happen ...
01/2003: Came to US(F1 visa)
02/2006: Started dating with my USC husband in CA.
06/2006: He moved to IL. I was on OPT (F1 at that time)
10/2006: I relocated to IL, and moved in with my husband.
09/2007: OPT ended. I went out of the US.
10/2007: I came back to the US on H1B.
01/2008: We got married.
02/07/2008: We filed I130/I485 package to USCIS
03/07/2008: NOA for all applications
03/27/2008: Fingerprinting was done.
04/08/2008: I got AP in the mail.
04/15/2008: I got EAD in the mail.
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I also received the letter for our interview. It is scheduled on July 23rd.
Hi neel06,
I am happy to hear some movement on your side. I still do not have any updates.. Please be prepared and get ready for the interview!! Good Luck!
01/2003: Came to US(F1 visa)
02/2006: Started dating with my USC husband in CA.
06/2006: He moved to IL. I was on OPT (F1 at that time)
10/2006: I relocated to IL, and moved in with my husband.
09/2007: OPT ended. I went out of the US.
10/2007: I came back to the US on H1B.
01/2008: We got married.
02/07/2008: We filed I130/I485 package to USCIS
03/07/2008: NOA for all applications
03/27/2008: Fingerprinting was done.
04/08/2008: I got AP in the mail.
04/15/2008: I got EAD in the mail.
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Congrats to our latest approvees!
As for me I will just go off and cry uncontrollably now...freakin' CSC.
No touches, nada.
snif snif
Hi SpiritAlight...
Please do not freak out ... you are not alone.. my case has not been touched since biometrics. I was trying to wait patiently..
I know how hard it is to see other people get approved when there is no progress on your case.. I only hope that the processes all go well..
I notice K1 people are processed faster in general. Plus, your case is sitting at CSC. I think it will move shortly. Cheers!
01/2003: Came to US(F1 visa)
02/2006: Started dating with my USC husband in CA.
06/2006: He moved to IL. I was on OPT (F1 at that time)
10/2006: I relocated to IL, and moved in with my husband.
09/2007: OPT ended. I went out of the US.
10/2007: I came back to the US on H1B.
01/2008: We got married.
02/07/2008: We filed I130/I485 package to USCIS
03/07/2008: NOA for all applications
03/27/2008: Fingerprinting was done.
04/08/2008: I got AP in the mail.
04/15/2008: I got EAD in the mail.
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Hi everybody,
I just checked my email and had received the "card production ordered" message from USCIS!
Thanks for everything; it was great to undertake this journey with all of you, and I will check in regularly to find out how everyone is doing. I hope all Feb filers will get their cards soon and I wish all of you best of luck building a life in this country, and lots of happiness in your marriages.
Edited to add a special thank you for AnthonyJulie, you're the best!!!!
Congratulations 'carpe diem' , Jalove, and others on approvals!!!
Things are staying still on my case.. no updates since biometrics..
01/2003: Came to US(F1 visa)
02/2006: Started dating with my USC husband in CA.
06/2006: He moved to IL. I was on OPT (F1 at that time)
10/2006: I relocated to IL, and moved in with my husband.
09/2007: OPT ended. I went out of the US.
10/2007: I came back to the US on H1B.
01/2008: We got married.
02/07/2008: We filed I130/I485 package to USCIS
03/07/2008: NOA for all applications
03/27/2008: Fingerprinting was done.
04/08/2008: I got AP in the mail.
04/15/2008: I got EAD in the mail.
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Thank you thank you. It is a good day for sure and I just have a good feeling that the day will be bringing more.
Wow.. Congratulations to all of you who got approval.. What a great news!! Hope we will hear about more good news!!!
01/2003: Came to US(F1 visa)
02/2006: Started dating with my USC husband in CA.
06/2006: He moved to IL. I was on OPT (F1 at that time)
10/2006: I relocated to IL, and moved in with my husband.
09/2007: OPT ended. I went out of the US.
10/2007: I came back to the US on H1B.
01/2008: We got married.
02/07/2008: We filed I130/I485 package to USCIS
03/07/2008: NOA for all applications
03/27/2008: Fingerprinting was done.
04/08/2008: I got AP in the mail.
04/15/2008: I got EAD in the mail.
Work abroad before apply for naturalization?
in US Citizenship General Discussion
Posted
Hello:
I have had a greencard based on a marriage since Dec 2008. I am making 3 years of becoming a permanent resident this December.I plan to apply for naturalization early Jan 2012. I have left the country for about 1 month.
Now, my employer requires me to travel to Canada for a couple of months starting next month? I will have to travel weekly (fly to Canada on Mondays and back to US on Fridays). Would this be an issue with naturalization process? On one hand, I thought I am allowed to travel out of the US for 6 months over the course of 5 years. But on the other hand, I was told that that 6 months has to be in the context where I am out of the country for 6 months consecutively.
Would someone please help clarify?
Thanks,