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Hi guys!

First and foremost, sorry for not having a timeline. My fiance and I haven't gotten married yet (April 19th!). I'm currently an F-1 student in graduate school (first year), and also did my undergrad in the U.S. (So this is my fifth year as an F-1 student). My fiance and I met in undergrad, and have been together for 3 years now. I have looked over the guidelines, but wanted to know if anyone had any previous immigration history. My family and I moved from Europe and sought asylum in the U.S. 12 years ago, and were denied. Subsequently, we moved to Canada, and our claim was accepted. However, I was under 18 at the time, and I'm not sure whether or not that is going to affect me in any way. It was brought up when I got my F-1 visa, but it wasn't a problem.

Also - I'm already a dual citizen. Is this going to be an issue?

Any help would be greatly appreciated it. I understand this is something that I should consult a lawyer about but they are so expensive, and we just can't afford it! (I'm currently in my first year of law school, but they don't teach us these things!)

Again, thank you for your time! I truly appreciate it, and look forward to hearing from you soon!

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jdh   103

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Canada
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Seems complicated...

Are you sure you are a 'dual-citizen'? When my wife an I were looking into Canada they were quite adamant that there is no such thing as a dual-citizen except in the case of a minor that upon turning 18 must choose a citizenship.

July 2005 - met my awesome, hot, amazing love in Lousiana.
July 2006 - Married said love and moved to Canada.
June 2011 - Entered US to visit family, decided to stay.
Feb. 2012 - Sent paperwork to Chicago.

May 2012 - Received green card.

Day 0 - Package sent to Chicago Lockbox - 02/27/2012
Day 2 - UPS Tracking Confirmation - 02/29/2012
Day 4 - NOA Emails Received - 03/02/2012
Day 7 - All Checks Cashed - 03/05/2012
Day 11 - Hard Copy NOA's Received - 03/09/2012
Day 11 - Biometrics Appointment Received - 03/09/2012
--------- - Booked for - 04/03/2012 (day 36)
Day 35 - Early Biometricts Walk-in - 04/02/2012
Day 44 - Received Appointment Letter - 04/11/2012
Day 58 - EAD Approval Online - 04/25/2012
Day 63 - EAD in the mail - 04/30/2012
Day 65 - EAD in hand - 05/02/2012
Day 77 - AOS Interview - 05/14/2012
Day 77 - AOS Approved!
Day 84 - Green Card In Hand - 05/21/2012

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ChrisPG   30

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: United Kingdom
 Timeline
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Hi guys!

First and foremost, sorry for not having a timeline. My fiance and I haven't gotten married yet (April 19th!). I'm currently an F-1 student in graduate school (first year), and also did my undergrad in the U.S. (So this is my fifth year as an F-1 student). My fiance and I met in undergrad, and have been together for 3 years now. I have looked over the guidelines, but wanted to know if anyone had any previous immigration history. My family and I moved from Europe and sought asylum in the U.S. 12 years ago, and were denied. Subsequently, we moved to Canada, and our claim was accepted. However, I was under 18 at the time, and I'm not sure whether or not that is going to affect me in any way. It was brought up when I got my F-1 visa, but it wasn't a problem.

Also - I'm already a dual citizen. Is this going to be an issue?

Any help would be greatly appreciated it. I understand this is something that I should consult a lawyer about but they are so expensive, and we just can't afford it! (I'm currently in my first year of law school, but they don't teach us these things!)

Again, thank you for your time! I truly appreciate it, and look forward to hearing from you soon!

1) You family having applied for and being denied for asylum won't have a bearing on your application, but of course if it comes up in during the interview (or if it asks in the Forms-- I can't recall, then you must be honest and declare it).

2) Duel citizenship won't matter either at this stage since you are not applying for U.S. citizenship-- just PR status. When it comes time to naturalize as a U.S. Citizen, then triple citizenship may be permitted-- but for this you would need to do some research for yourself on what the U.S. + your other two country's policy is on this-- but for now, being a PR and holding duel citizenship won't cause a problem.

Background Information

-Dec 2006: Arrived with an F1 visa

-Dec 2007: Met USC.

-Dec 2009: Got Engaged.

-Jan 2010: Fell out of Status.

-Oct 2010: Married USC.

-Feb 2012: Filed I-130/AOS

I-130/AOS Timeline

Day 0: 02/25/12: Mailed concurrent I-130/AOS Package to the Chicago Lockbox

Day 2: 02/27/12: Package arrived at the Chicago Lockbox.

Day 5: 03/01/12: Email acceptance confirmation received for Forms: I-130, I-485 & I-765.

Day 13: 03/09/12: NOA1s received for Forms: I-130, I-485 & I-765. Biometrics letter also received and scheduled for March 27th.

Day 24: 03/20/12: Email notification for RFE.

Day 27: 03/23/12: Hardcopy RFE received in the mail.

Day 31: 03/27/12: Biometrics completed.

Day 40: 04/05/12: Mailed off the RFE.

Day 44: 04/09/12: RFE Delivered.

Day 46: 04/11/12: USCIS received RFE and case updated online.

Day 55: 04/20/12: EAD approved!

Day 60: 04/25/12: Received 2nd "EAD in Production" Email.

Day 61: 04/26/12: EAD Mailed.

Day 63: 04/28/12: EAD in hand!

Day 74: 05/09/12: Interview date scheduled for June 12th.

Day 75: 05/10/12: Interview letter in hand.

Day 108: 06/12/12: Interview.

Day 110: 06/14/12: Received I-485 & I-130 approval emails.

Day 114: 06/18/12: Received I-130 & I-485 Approval hardcopies.

Day 115: 06/19/12: Received GC in production email.

Day 116: 06/20/12: Received "GC mailed" & "USPS picked up your GC" emails.

Day 118: 06/22/12: GC arrived in the mail

March 16th 2014: Eligible to file ROC.

March 16th 2015: Eligible to file for naturalization.

 
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