Jump to content

70 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

Posted (edited)
1 hour ago, Destiny2000 said:

He doesn't have any stamps in his passport as he's always came to see me in Ohio by car at the Detroit border crossing.
He just wants to be able to travel if needed while the immigration process is going on. We are sending all our forms on Sept 29th., his mom isn't in the best of health and if something were to happen he wants to be able to go see her in Toronto.

If you're filing AOS, EAD/AP is currently taking 4 months. You could submit and try to expedite, but it is difficult to get approval. Could be worth a shot. It's free and won't negatively impact your case. If things really take a turn for the worst (and hoping they don't), you can schedule an emergency InfoPass appointment or try a walk-in and plead your case. They will need some type of proof and there is potential for on-site AP approval.

Edited by GreatDane
Posted

What would be the basis for an expedite?

Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

Spoiler

I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Canada
Timeline
Posted (edited)

For question 16 on Form I-765, how do I know for which category I should apply?? Husband isn't sure what to put down. I am filing I130 if that helps?
Also, for Status of Last entry should I just put visitor? He crossed by car at Detroit Ambassador Bridge. :) 

Edited by Destiny2000
Added a question

 

♥ We met on a phone chat line December 1998

♥ Met in person June 1999

♥ Married September 2000

♥ I moved to Canada February 2001

♥ I moved back to Ohio April 2005

♥ Starting immigration process finally on September 30th 2017
♥ USCIS received all forms on October 6th 2017
♥ Hubby had biometric appointment on October 30th 2017
♥ Received RFE for I-485 on December 9th 2017

♥ EAD combo card received on February 9th 2018

AOS interview on February 15th 2018
♥ Residence card is being processed on February 22nd 2018
 

Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Canada
Timeline
Posted
38 minutes ago, BenjaminKeating said:

I believe it's C9 for family based adjustment.

Thank you Benjamin!!!
Do you know if I should just put Visitor for status at last entry?

 

♥ We met on a phone chat line December 1998

♥ Met in person June 1999

♥ Married September 2000

♥ I moved to Canada February 2001

♥ I moved back to Ohio April 2005

♥ Starting immigration process finally on September 30th 2017
♥ USCIS received all forms on October 6th 2017
♥ Hubby had biometric appointment on October 30th 2017
♥ Received RFE for I-485 on December 9th 2017

♥ EAD combo card received on February 9th 2018

AOS interview on February 15th 2018
♥ Residence card is being processed on February 22nd 2018
 

Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: India
Timeline
Posted
1 hour ago, Destiny2000 said:

For question 16 on Form I-765, how do I know for which category I should apply?? Husband isn't sure what to put down. I am filing I130 if that helps?
Also, for Status of Last entry should I just put visitor? He crossed by car at Detroit Ambassador Bridge. :) 

Its C9 and the next question depends upon what visa he entered the country. Remember that you will have to submit a photocopy of his electronic I-94 as one of the supporting documents

_______________________________________________

K-1 (I-129F):

15-Jul-2016- I-129F filed

17-Mar-2017- Interview

19-APR-2017- K-1 Visa Approved

_______________________________________________

Adjustment of Status (I-485 & I-765):

07-AUG-2017- Date filed

14-AUG-2017- NOA1

04-MAY-2018- AOS interview/Approved

_______________________________________________

Lifting Conditions (I-751):

01-May-2020- Date filed

04-May-2020- NOA1

16-Sep-2021- Approved/No interview

_______________________________________________

Naturalization (N-400):

23-Feb-2023: Filed online

23-Feb-2023: NOA1

15-Mar-2023: Biometrics

_______________________________________________

 

 

Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Canada
Timeline
Posted
1 minute ago, Aviinashh M said:

Its C9 and the next question depends upon what visa he entered the country. Remember that you will have to submit a photocopy of his electronic I-94 as one of the supporting documents

Thank you and yes, I have the screenshot printed out of his I-94 that I got online. :) 

 

♥ We met on a phone chat line December 1998

♥ Met in person June 1999

♥ Married September 2000

♥ I moved to Canada February 2001

♥ I moved back to Ohio April 2005

♥ Starting immigration process finally on September 30th 2017
♥ USCIS received all forms on October 6th 2017
♥ Hubby had biometric appointment on October 30th 2017
♥ Received RFE for I-485 on December 9th 2017

♥ EAD combo card received on February 9th 2018

AOS interview on February 15th 2018
♥ Residence card is being processed on February 22nd 2018
 

Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: India
Timeline
Posted
8 minutes ago, Destiny2000 said:

Thank you and yes, I have the screenshot printed out of his I-94 that I got online. :) 

You are welcome...all the best :)

_______________________________________________

K-1 (I-129F):

15-Jul-2016- I-129F filed

17-Mar-2017- Interview

19-APR-2017- K-1 Visa Approved

_______________________________________________

Adjustment of Status (I-485 & I-765):

07-AUG-2017- Date filed

14-AUG-2017- NOA1

04-MAY-2018- AOS interview/Approved

_______________________________________________

Lifting Conditions (I-751):

01-May-2020- Date filed

04-May-2020- NOA1

16-Sep-2021- Approved/No interview

_______________________________________________

Naturalization (N-400):

23-Feb-2023: Filed online

23-Feb-2023: NOA1

15-Mar-2023: Biometrics

_______________________________________________

 

 

Posted
4 hours ago, geowrian said:

What would be the basis for an expedite?

I think it would qualify as "severe loss to a company or person." Getting a request approved is definitely tricky and not guaranteed. Alternatively, there's the emergency advanced parole option where you make your case directly to the local office with documentation. That makes more sense if someone's health has taken a turn for the worst or another emergency.

Posted

~~moved to AOS from work, tourist, and student visas from working and travelling during immigration.  Topic is about filling out the paperwork for the OP's spouse's adjustment of status~~

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

  • Ontarkie changed the title to So many Question (merged)
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
Timeline
Posted

~~Three threads merged. Please stop starting new threads for every question you have. I would have merged your other threads to this one also but as you started so many threads it would have been a mess. Keep all other questions to this thread from this point on.~~

Spoiler

Met Playing Everquest in 2005
Engaged 9-15-2006
K-1 & 4 K-2'S
Filed 05-09-07
Interview 03-12-08
Visa received 04-21-08
Entry 05-06-08
Married 06-21-08
AOS X5
Filed 07-08-08
Cards Received01-22-09
Roc X5
Filed 10-17-10
Cards Received02-22-11
Citizenship
Filed 10-17-11
Interview 01-12-12
Oath 06-29-12

Citizenship for older 2 boys

Filed 03/08/2014

NOA/fee waiver 03/19/2014

Biometrics 04/15/14

Interview 05/29/14

In line for Oath 06/20/14

Oath 09/19/2014 We are all done! All USC no more USCIS

 

Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Canada
Timeline
Posted

Hubby and I were married in Sept of 2000, I want to send pics with my package to USCIS however, there are probably less than 5 pics of us together. I have hated having my pic taken since I was probably 13 years old (my mom and sister's are the same way). Anyway, is that going to make a difference in proving that we are married for a real reason and not just convenience or whatever? I wouldn't even let my sister take a pic after our marriage at my local courthouse.

 

♥ We met on a phone chat line December 1998

♥ Met in person June 1999

♥ Married September 2000

♥ I moved to Canada February 2001

♥ I moved back to Ohio April 2005

♥ Starting immigration process finally on September 30th 2017
♥ USCIS received all forms on October 6th 2017
♥ Hubby had biometric appointment on October 30th 2017
♥ Received RFE for I-485 on December 9th 2017

♥ EAD combo card received on February 9th 2018

AOS interview on February 15th 2018
♥ Residence card is being processed on February 22nd 2018
 

Posted

Quality is always better than quantity.  Joint legal documents, evidence of bona fide relationship means more than a lot of pictures....

 

Good Luck.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
Timeline
Posted

~~Another related question merged. If you continue to start new threads for each question you will put your account in jeopardy.~~

Spoiler

Met Playing Everquest in 2005
Engaged 9-15-2006
K-1 & 4 K-2'S
Filed 05-09-07
Interview 03-12-08
Visa received 04-21-08
Entry 05-06-08
Married 06-21-08
AOS X5
Filed 07-08-08
Cards Received01-22-09
Roc X5
Filed 10-17-10
Cards Received02-22-11
Citizenship
Filed 10-17-11
Interview 01-12-12
Oath 06-29-12

Citizenship for older 2 boys

Filed 03/08/2014

NOA/fee waiver 03/19/2014

Biometrics 04/15/14

Interview 05/29/14

In line for Oath 06/20/14

Oath 09/19/2014 We are all done! All USC no more USCIS

 

Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Canada
Timeline
Posted (edited)
1 hour ago, Destiny2000 said:

Hubby and I were married in Sept of 2000, I want to send pics with my package to USCIS however, there are probably less than 5 pics of us together. I have hated having my pic taken since I was probably 13 years old (my mom and sister's are the same way). Anyway, is that going to make a difference in proving that we are married for a real reason and not just convenience or whatever? I wouldn't even let my sister take a pic after our marriage at my local courthouse.

Like @missileman said, joint financial documents are "better" for the initial package you send to USCIS.  I don't think the instructions even technically include "personal photographs" but most couples include them in their package (my husband and I did).  However, you guys have been married for 17 years but there are only five pictures of you guys together?  Are there any pictures of you guys with each other's families as well?  Those also help with showing that your marriage is real and your marriage was entered with BOTH families being aware of the relationship.  I'm not sure if they will ask you since you have been already married for so long, but they might ask you to display pictures taken between your AoS filing and the interview.  They usually ask this because they want to see that the couple's marriage has been continuing to develop normally and that they didn't just put papers and photos together for the initial application.  Lots of people don't like their pictures taken.  But since you are now sending papers to a government agency, I think taking regular pictures is a good idea.  The fact is, you are now involving a third-party into your marriage (that is, USCIS).  It's your responsibility to collect and produce proof of your bonafide marriage to them and the more elements and proofs you have, the better.

Edited by skim00
 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
“;}
×
×
  • Create New...