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1 minute ago, geowrian said:

Current timelines are about 4-6 months for an EAD now.

Oh boy, this bs getting crazy.

I guess I'll keep trap shut 'til I'm more current

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I can't answer your question as I am rusty on the K1 but I want to give you an advice. The K1 is more expensive than the CR1 and he/she won't be able to work for almost 6 months after he/she arrives.

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Well said! If someone's goal is to have another income upon POE, then I'm not sure the heart is in the right place. Or maybe you can't really afford the whole international marriage process. I'm still

Yvonne90
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I've heard CR1 can take years and years. I spoke with my fiance about it and he still recommends K1. I honestly don't know much about immigration law or visas.

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Just now, MikeMc said:

Oh boy, this bs getting crazy.

I guess I'll keep trap shut 'til I'm more current

No worries. :) Just didn't want to set incorrect expectations.

If one gets a job offer, they can request an expedite too...so that's something at least.

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

 

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19 minutes ago, MikeMc said:

Not sure if it is, when you file an AOS, request an EAD (right to work and if filling AOS it's free) so that's usually granted fairly fast 30-60 days. Then you wait til you get GC.

That’s exactly what I did :) I filed for AOS, EAD and AP all at the same time :)  my NOA1 was April 4th and I’m still waiting like I expected. Im sure I’ll be waiting for another 2+ months before I hear anything.

 

Its also not actually not that black and white any more.

 

Some people are receiving their GC before EAD and AP.  (In that case they are “voiding” EAD, AP)

 

Not every case is the same - I get that! But surely there has to be some guidelines/structure followed? Haha! I don’t think I’ll ever fully understand! 

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2 hours ago, evapaula said:

 I was expecting to love not working for a while, but after a a few months of bliss I started getting antsy :) 

Yes! Not working for a long period of time can be pretty demoralizing, especially when you're on your own in a foreign country. It's much harder than people expect. 

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On ‎7‎/‎20‎/‎2018 at 2:23 PM, Orangesapples said:

Yes! Not working for a long period of time can be pretty demoralizing, especially when you're on your own in a foreign country. It's much harder than people expect. 

There's things they can do to help.

 

Teach them Couponing. Can't make money, then learn to save money and it's fun getting stuff for free! :)

They can blog and write about their adjustment to life in the US from their country. Etc.

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8 hours ago, MikeMc said:

There's things they can do to help.

 

Teach them Couponing. Can't make money, then learn to save money and it's fun getting stuff for free! :)

They can blog and write about their adjustment to life in the US from their country. Etc.

I already knew how to save money. Writing a blog is not for everyone. When your spouse is at work and you have nothing to do all day and no way to drive yourself to places and no friends to hang out with it does get pretty boring after a while. Add homesickness and it's unbearable. 

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10 hours ago, Orangesapples said:

I already knew how to save money. Writing a blog is not for everyone. When your spouse is at work and you have nothing to do all day and no way to drive yourself to places and no friends to hang out with it does get pretty boring after a while. Add homesickness and it's unbearable. 

Yes I already know all about that the homesickness, been through it once already. Staying busy is the key. Those are just examples. Providing attention, doing things with her when you can. Those little things all add up and it takes time to get over the homesickness and move forward in the relationship. Put her in English Classes, most times it's free in your local community. Pay for a cooking class, any activity that she wants to learn while she has the time and if you are there with her it just helps with bonding. Exercise everyday. Walk places, explore. Teach her to drive, then let her drive. She can take you to work, drop you off and have the car to go out to stores and do grocery shopping. Buy and sell on Amazon. Unless your spouse wants to be a rock, there's so many things to do and opportunities here. Volunteer at a places of interest. Home Shelters, Hospitals, schools. Setup Uber/Lyft account so she can go places when she needs to with out having to totally rely on you all the time.

 

Seems like you might need to find some local friends for your spouse. Seriously, unless she comes from Monaco or St Kitts, there will be others from her country here nearby.

What about your family? Can they do things with her? Does she have family here in the States? if so, plan a trip to visit.

 

Getting over the homesickness is something your spouse has to do mainly on her own. You can ease the burden, but the majority is on her.

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