USCIS CSR

You should receive within 15 days, don't call USCIS they will NOT be able to tell you what the letter is asking for. It will most likely just be a few documents, possibly even the same things you have already submitted (this is happening more often I've noticed). In any case, no reason to freak out, usually they give you a good amount of time to respond (80 days or more usually).

Just make sure, if you don't receive it within 15 days, call the customer support number in my signature below. They will send it again to make sure you get it.

It really depends on several of factors. The office the case is filed to (being the most important), as well as the exact filing date. You can post the details in a reply about your case, as many as you would like and I'd be happy to help, just make sure to include as much as you can. Most notably the following:

- Filing Date

- Office with jurisdiction over the case (usually the office it was mailed, unless it was mailed to Chicago, any other lockbox facility or if the case was transferred.)

- Application Number (ex. I-751, I-130, I-485, I-129, I-730, etc.)

- Any Mail (Notices) received from USCIS (ex. I-797 (receipt notice, approval notice, etc.) and the date you received them.

- Any additional details you believe are key to getting your case processed. (ex. (but not limited to) Infopass Interviews, Calls Made to USCIS Customer Support, Service Requests, etc.)

You can make your own post and then PM me with a link to it if you want, but please do so in the appropriate forum to abstain from going off-topic.

It depends on when the I-130 petition was filed. It would be the receipt date on the first Notice of Action (I-797(x)) and/or the Priority Date for the I-130. Then you check the processing times for the office processing the I-130. I can check them to estimate the next steps you will need to take (if any) at this point. I just need two things...

1. Priority Date/Receipt Date for I-130

2. Office Processing the Case (This is the return address from I-797s, this will be either California or Vermont)

You can call USCIS Customer Service for information regarding this issue. They will transfer you to an IIO (Immigration Information Officer) and you can ask them about the vaccination.

From the USCIS website.

"People who want to become immigrants are classified into categories based on a preference system. The immediate relatives of U.S. citizens, which includes parents, spouses and unmarried children under the age of 21, do not have to wait for an immigrant visa number to become available once the visa petition filed for them is approved by USCIS. An immigrant visa number will become immediately available. The relatives in the remaining categories must wait for an immigrant visa number to become available according to the following preferences:

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First preference: Unmarried, adult sons and daughters of U.S. citizens. Adult means 21 years of age or older."

This is absolutely correct. You're still under 21 and we're under 18 in 2001 (the effective date of the child citizenship act), so even if you turn 21 and the application is still pending with USCIS, it will still be processed in the same "Child Under 21" category. Then once it is sent to the NVC a visa will be immediately...well I think aaron2020 covered it. You're in great shape, good luck.

Documents like a copy of your certificate, if you've applied for a U.S. passport this would also work, any other documents you've had issued since changing your name (Drivers License, Library Card (im serious), etc. ).

Anything with your new name that is authentic will work, the more the better.

Note: A certificate of citizenship/naturalization contains a warning indicating it cannot be copied. However, for the purpose of an immigration benefit, it is acceptable to make a copy of the certificate of citizenship/naturalization.

Call the number in my signature, they will notify the office having jurisdiction over the case that your husband has become a U.S. citizen. At this point the office will request a copy of the naturalization certificate. Its as simple as that. Sometimes they won't even need a copy of the certificate. Some offices can just check the computer to confirm he was naturalized.

Note: A certificate of citizenship/naturalization contains a warning indicating it cannot be copied. However, for the purpose of an immigration benefit, it is acceptable to make a copy of the certificate of citizenship/naturalization.

Just to add, this crime is considered a crime involving "moral turpitude" and can cause delays in background checks. So you may have to wait longer if any future background/security checks are required with this or any new applications you file.

After your I-130 is approved by USCIS. (It should say this on your approval notice for I-130) It can take up to 90 days to transfer to the NVC. If, after 90 days the NVC still has not received it, you may have to file the form I-824 (Action on an Approved Application).

Since it has been over 5 years you have nothing to worry about as long as this is the only crime you have committed within this time frame. If you did this in 2006 or 2007 you would not be eligible. Be glad it is over 5 years, and as long as this is the only thing you will be fine. Good luck.

If you filed an I-751 today and did not include the babys birth certificate (obviously because you dont have it yet , congratulations on the new baby by the way!) you, unfortunately will most likely get an RFE.

Its okay though, the I-751 takes a while to process and Case Status will be updated if an RFE is sent. They will usually give you around 80 days to reply and by the time they send it you will most likely already have the certificate.

Also, in the next 30 days expect to receive your receipt notice. This notice will extend your current Green Card for a period of one year. Make sure to keep this notice and your current card together especially if you travel. Good luck and congrats again!

1- You cannot. All petitions have one petitioner, be it an individual or individual company (work petitions)

2- Upgrading, as mentioned above, lets her get a visa immediately without waiting in line behind others.

If you need financial help, you can file the I-864A if the joint sponsor (person helping with finances) lives in your household. Or if its a friend or family member outside the household helping you, you'd just file a seperate I-864, yours and theirs. Keep in mind, to become a joint sponsor you must be a US Citizen or LPR.

Hello, I work Tier I for USCIS. I just wanted to share my knowledge with the people who are having a tough time. I know immigration can be tough and grueling, but if I can help just a few people get through a little easier I'll be happy.

There is more about me in my sig, anyway...hows it goin?

It can take up to 120 days after the interview, but you can call USCIS Customer Support and they will take a Service Request and notify the office where you were interviewed to send a notification on the status of the case after 90 days. Since it's only been 70 days, I'm afraid they won't have much more information than that at the Infopass. The Service Request (from my experience) helps most people that have been waiting over 90 days.

Keep in mind all Service Requests may take up to 45 days for you to receive a response or your N-445 (Oath Letter). Hope I helped.

If you move with an N-400 pending (from the local office jurisdiction to another) you might as well refile. It will significantly delay the processing of your application to the point that it would honestly be easier to start from the beginning (even if you've already had your interview). Please do not move unless its a necessity.

Miami is a really stressed office as you could imagine, just like NY, LA, and Chicago. You'll have to be patient with it and take into consideration the population if your N-400 goes here. Best of luck with your application.

If you have no work experience you may want to do this, yes. But just keep in mind you will need a lot of documents from your previous job overseas to prove your claim to your US employer.

You're welcome friend, just make sure to ask twice and they will be required to transfer you to an IIO (Immigration Information Officer) or risk losing their jobs. I'm sure you will get through. =) Just be nice to the person you ask and everything should go smoothly. Please let me know how everything worked out!

WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that it has received a sufficient number of petitions to reach the congressionally mandated H-2B cap for the second half of Fiscal Year 2009 (FY2009). USCIS is hereby notifying the public that Jan. 7, 2009 was the “final receipt date” for new H-2B worker petitions requesting employment start dates prior to October 1, 2009. The “final receipt date” is the date on which USCIS determines that it has received enough cap-subject petitions to reach the limit of 33,000 H-2B workers for the second half of FY2009.

USCIS will reject petitions for new H-2B workers seeking employment start dates prior to October 1, 2009 that arrive after Jan. 7, 2009.

If deemed necessary, USCIS may apply a computer-generated random selection process to all petitions that are subject to the cap and received on Jan. 7, 2009 in order to select the number of petitions needed to meet the cap. USCIS will reject, and return the fee, for all cap-subject petitions not randomly selected.

Petitions for workers who are currently in H-2B status do not count towards the congressionally mandated bi-annual H-2B cap. USCIS will continue to process petitions filed to:

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Extend the stay of a current H-2B worker in the United States;

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Change the terms of employment for current H-2B workers and extend their stay; or

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Allow current H-2B workers to change or add employers and extend their stay.

More information about the H-2B work program is available by calling the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.

(This news was posted 01/08/2009, yesterday on www.uscis.gov. The official website for USCIS)

My fiance is in the UK on a working holiday visa from Ghana. She's lived there for the past two years. Can we apply for our K-1 visa through the American embassy in Uk or she has to go to Ghana to apply.

Secondly, does her visa status affect whether or not she can or cannot apply in the UK for the K-1 visa.

Thanx much

I would like to provide an answer but I'm on the fence. I've had this question before and I'm thinking that she can do it in any consulate/embassy as long as she entered that country (UK) legally.

I recommend calling customer service or listening to the majority on here. They should be able to provide with accurate answers to this question. The U.S. Department of State manages visas and consulate/embassy's. You could also contact them regarding this question, www.state.gov.

The information that we have says that you need to go to Infopass to apply for an Interim EAD. BUT! It also says that the local office does not issue Interim EADs, and that they can only submit your request to a Service Center or NBC.

Thats really all that we have as far as Tier I. You may want to try calling and asking for Tier II (Immigration Information Officer). They would have more information than Tier I. You must ask twice, and please do so politely. You may not have to ask twice, it just depends on who you get. They would be the ones to ask about an Interim EAD, also ask them face-to-face at the Infopass if you don't get a chance to call. Officers can help with more complicated immigration issues.

USCIS CSR,

Thank you for the time. I am so disappointed with the processing of my papers right now. They received my document last Oct 7, 2008 and until now, I am still waiting for my Biometrics. I called last month and i was jut told that they cannot give me any information because I need to wait for 90 days. When I called just this Monday, the lady told me that I can request for my Biometrics after 60 days. I am so disappointed to find out that I can request for Biometrics because I did called last month.

Now, I am worried because this is going to affect my job! I already applied for service request but until now, no touches done on my case. I set up an Infopass for this coming Monday. But still, I don't know if this is going to help. My card will expired on Jan 23 and I don't know have to get any document saying that I can still work. Hope you can advise me on this. I would really appreciate it.

Thank you once again!

When did you do your Service Request? If you can, please provide an exact date. I can help you determine when to call back or if the person you talked to was lying/giving wrong information. There are alot of new hires in Tier I customer service. I've worked there nearly 3 years so anyway, yes if you can remember the date you did the Service Request I can help.

You can file the I-130 after you get your GREEN CARD (LPR filing for Unmarried child over 21). You will have to wait (Visa Bulletin that Kez/Jwolf linked to)...but if you become a US citizen while waiting, you can contact USCIS or the NVC (depending where the case is when you become a US Citizen) and have them Upgrade the petition to US Citizen, effectively putting you into a different category (US Citizen filing for Unmarried child over 21). You will get to keep your Priority Date (filing date of I-130) and everything! US Citizen filing in this category goes around 2 years faster than if you were a LPR. Its recommended that you file now, because by the time you become a citizen and upgrade, the application would be approved/processed immediately due to the fact your still keeping the same priority date (filing date).

I hope I helped and was typing articulate enough for you to understand me.

Just thank god its not your brother filing the I-130 for you. Look at the bulletin under the Brothers and Sister category, it will at least make you feel better.

We have information at USCIS, and do give it out to people over the phone. However, I've (personally) never heard of anyone ever getting one. So I don't know if they exist either.

Just a quick bit of advice to anyone experiencing the same situation, when renewing an EAD, make sure to file for renewal 90 days prior to the expiration of your current card. The I-765 form takes 90 days maximum to process. If it processes beyond 90 days (which isn't uncommon) you can call USCIS to do a Service Request. They have a new request for EAD applications that notify the office faster now if your case is outside normal processing times.

To be on the safe side I would recommend filing the max. The earliest you can file for renewal is 120 days prior to the expiration of your current card. From my experience working with USCIS, it would be in everyones best interest to file as early as they can, well afford. A job is very important, and it would be terrible to lose over such a thing as an expiring EAD and a late filed renewal.

Fingerprints come within the first 30 days after you file the application (I-131 Travel Document/Re-entry Permit).

If you dont receive the fingerprints after 30 days you must call USCIS Customer Service to get them to do a Service Request (Notifies the office with jurisdiction over your case to send the fingerprints) and by that time you must wait 45 days for them to be re-sent.

But usually people can get them within 30 days after filing. It just depends on how your address is with receiving mail from USCIS. If you've never had problems before you will most likely get it 10-20 days (or less depending how far you live from the center that has jurisdiction over your case). So its up to you if you want to risk it. Its cutting it close February the 5th. Very close.