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Hello Everyone,

 

Approximately how long does it take after filing for adjustment of status to receiving a green card? I am moving to the US on April 27th and plan to marry right away in order to get the paperwork going.

 

In my last post everyone was a little upset with me in the fact that I am concerned of not being able to visit my family. This is because I checked the processing times to adjust (it says for fiance visas you must file at the Chicago lockbox) it states the wait time is 11 months to 27.5 months. ......I feel one year to eighteen months would be difficult but very manageable, but I want to know if I have two years ahead of me that I am unable to visit Canada? If anyone with any experience in this could help me out it would be greatly appreciated. I just want to know what kind of road I have ahead of me.

 

Thank you,


BRENTWOOD

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When you apply for the green card make sure you apply for advance parole and employment authorization at the same time so that you can travel and work whilst awaiting the green card. The advance parole will take between 3 and 6 months to be processed typically. Applying for these two with the green card application from a fiancé visa has the filing fee waived so doesn’t cost any more than just applying for adjustment of status it is worth doing even if you think you won’t need it.

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K-1 Met:2002 Dating :2003 I-129F Sent : 2013-06-01 I-129F NOA2 : 2013-08-20 Medical: 2013-12-20 Interview Date : 2014-01-22 POE: 2014-02-19 Wedding: 2014-03-18

AOS/EAD Date Filed : 2014-04-04 BioAppt: 2014-05-13 EAD in Production: 2014-07-08 Interview date: 2014-07-14 Green Card received: 2014-07-19

ROC Date Filed: 2016-04-26 Cheque Cashed: 2016-05-10 NOA1: 2016-04-28 Biometrics: 2016-06-30 Approved: 11-08-2016 Green Card Received: 11-18-2016

 

Citizenship Date Filed: 2017-04-18 Cheque Cashed: 2017-04-24- NOA1:2017-04-21  Biometrics: 2017-05-19 Inline: 2017-07-12 Interview Date: 2018-02-13 Oath: 2018-03-15

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6 minutes ago, BRENTWOOD said:

Hello Everyone,

 

Approximately how long does it take after filing for adjustment of status to receiving a green card? I am moving to the US on April 27th and plan to marry right away in order to get the paperwork going.

 

In my last post everyone was a little upset with me in the fact that I am concerned of not being able to visit my family. This is because I checked the processing times to adjust (it says for fiance visas you must file at the Chicago lockbox) it states the wait time is 11 months to 27.5 months. ......I feel one year to eighteen months would be difficult but very manageable, but I want to know if I have two years ahead of me that I am unable to visit Canada? If anyone with any experience in this could help me out it would be greatly appreciated. I just want to know what kind of road I have ahead of me.

 

Thank you,


BRENTWOOD

As mentioned a few times in your other thread, all you have to do is apply for Advanced Parole (and get it approved).  Then you can travel while your application is pending.

Applied for Naturalization based on 5-year Residency - 96 Days To Complete Citizenship!

July 14, 2017 (Day 00) -  Submitted N400 Application, filed online

July 21, 2017 (Day 07) -  NOA Receipt received in the mail

July 22, 2017 (Day 08) - Biometrics appointment scheduled online, letter mailed out

July 25, 2017 (Day 11) - Biometrics PDF posted online

July 28, 2017 (Day 14) - Biometrics letter received in the mail, appointment for 08/08/17

Aug 08, 2017 (Day 24) - Biometrics (fingerprinting) completed

Aug 14, 2017 (Day 30) - Online EGOV status shows "Interview Scheduled, will mail appointment letter"

Aug 16, 2017 (Day 32) - Online MYUSCIS status shows "Interview Scheduled, read the letter we mailed you..."

Aug 17, 2017 (Day 33) - Interview Appointment Letter PDF posted online---GOT AN INTERVIEW DATE!!!

Aug 21, 2017 (Day 37) - Interview Appointment Letter received in the mail, appointment for 09/27/17

Sep. 27, 2017 (Day 74) - Naturalization Interview--- read my experience here

Sep. 27, 2017 (Day 74) - Online MYUSCIS status shows "Oath Ceremony Notice mailed"

Sep. 28, 2017 (Day 75) - Oath Ceremony Letter PDF posted online--Ceremony for 10/19/17

Oct. 02, 2017 (Day 79) -  Oath Ceremony Letter received in the mail

Oct. 19, 2017 (Day 96) -  Oath Ceremony-- read my experience here

 

 

 

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5 minutes ago, BRENTWOOD said:

Hello Everyone,

 

Approximately how long does it take after filing for adjustment of status to receiving a green card? I am moving to the US on April 27th and plan to marry right away in order to get the paperwork going.

 

In my last post everyone was a little upset with me in the fact that I am concerned of not being able to visit my family. This is because I checked the processing times to adjust (it says for fiance visas you must file at the Chicago lockbox) it states the wait time is 11 months to 27.5 months. ......I feel one year to eighteen months would be difficult but very manageable, but I want to know if I have two years ahead of me that I am unable to visit Canada? If anyone with any experience in this could help me out it would be greatly appreciated. I just want to know what kind of road I have ahead of me.

 

Thank you,


BRENTWOOD

I don't want to come off as rude but why don't you just read the replies people gave you on your last post??? There were multiple people telling you that you can apply for AP (advance parole) with your AOS and that it takes around 3-4 months to get that. 

 

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8 minutes ago, BRENTWOOD said:

Hello Everyone,

 

Approximately how long does it take after filing for adjustment of status to receiving a green card? I am moving to the US on April 27th and plan to marry right away in order to get the paperwork going.

 

In my last post everyone was a little upset with me in the fact that I am concerned of not being able to visit my family. This is because I checked the processing times to adjust (it says for fiance visas you must file at the Chicago lockbox) it states the wait time is 11 months to 27.5 months. ......I feel one year to eighteen months would be difficult but very manageable, but I want to know if I have two years ahead of me that I am unable to visit Canada? If anyone with any experience in this could help me out it would be greatly appreciated. I just want to know what kind of road I have ahead of me.

 

Thank you,


BRENTWOOD

The AOS is taking about 12 months right now. But make sure you file for AP when you file for AOS because you will then receive the advance parole in about 120 days on average.

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8 minutes ago, BRENTWOOD said:

..I feel one year to eighteen months would be difficult but very manageable, but I want to know if I have two years ahead of me that I am unable to visit Canada? I

Where did you hear that you can not visit Canada for a period of 2 years?  It was clearly explained in your other thread that the period is 3-4 months after you file AOS.....

"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 

 

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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.. 
 

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Sorry I am not very good at using this site. I just found the rest of the replies. They were getting emailed to me so I was able to read the first few responses and it wasn't allowing me to go back to my old thread afterwards. So please ignore this post. Thanks I will apply for advance parole then problem solved. Also it does not allow you to edit your posts which is crazy.... like once you write something it is set in stone.

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5 minutes ago, BRENTWOOD said:

Sorry I am not very good at using this site. I just found the rest of the replies. They were getting emailed to me so I was able to read the first few responses and it wasn't allowing me to go back to my old thread afterwards. So please ignore this post. Thanks I will apply for advance parole then problem solved. Also it does not allow you to edit your posts which is crazy.... like once you write something it is set in stone.

Great...........this site does allow editing posts......but only for about 10 minutes after you post......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.. 
 

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17 hours ago, BRENTWOOD said:

Hello Everyone,

 

Approximately how long does it take after filing for adjustment of status to receiving a green card? I am moving to the US on April 27th and plan to marry right away in order to get the paperwork going.

 

In my last post everyone was a little upset with me in the fact that I am concerned of not being able to visit my family. This is because I checked the processing times to adjust (it says for fiance visas you must file at the Chicago lockbox) it states the wait time is 11 months to 27.5 months. ......I feel one year to eighteen months would be difficult but very manageable, but I want to know if I have two years ahead of me that I am unable to visit Canada? If anyone with any experience in this could help me out it would be greatly appreciated. I just want to know what kind of road I have ahead of me.

 

Thank you,


BRENTWOOD

Are you trying to get a fiancé or spouse visa?

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