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14 hours ago, Jess&Rob said:

If she returns home for a visa she can apply for green card afterwards right

This process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and money.....before even beginning the process.  I suggest you read the guide @geowrian linked above......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 

 

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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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Then, if you find the AOS process too daunting, hire somebody to help you.  VJ has a partner page for that reason.

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The services are different.  You will be providing the information to whomever completes forms.  Shop around and see what is comfortable for you.  The partners are not all lawyers.  This is an adminis

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That email is not the Notice of Action (NOA). Log-on to your USCIS online account, and look for "USCIS notices" The email OP is referring to is just a Pay.gov payment confirmation email t

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15 hours ago, Jess&Rob said:

Applying to AOS seems very intimidating. We’re wondering if that’s the best course of action 

oh it is. but you've already made it to this forum, which makes it a whole lot easier. people here will guide you well.

 

i had a 129f application all ready (that alone took me a weeks to prep) and came here for some counter-checking. i was advised to drop it and do 130/485. i agreed it was the best thing to do so i started that. the amount of paperwork is beyond belief. but i got down to it and did it one at a time over a couple of weeks too. i'm nearing the finish line and am now just crossing t's and dotting i's where they're needed.

 

tldr: do it!

AOS

08/24/2020 - Sent Concurrent Filing for I-130 & I-485 (inc. I-765 & I-131) to Chicago Lockbox via FedEx

08/26/2020 - Application Received by USCIS

09/25/2020 - Debit Card charged by USCIS

09/28/2020 - Received I-797C Rejection Notice in the Mail (reason: outdated I-765 form)

09/29/2020 - Received Text Message Receipts (I-485, I-130, I-131)

10/05/2020 - Received Hard Copy Mail Receipts (NOA?) (I-485, I-130, I-131)

10/12/2020 - Sent new I-765 form

10/14/2020 - New version of I-765 received in Chicago

03/10/2021 - Notice of Deficiency (Missing I-693 Medical Form)

06/25/2021 - Receive Biometrics Appointment Letter

07/23/2021 - Biometrics Appointment at Norfolk VA USCIS Office

07/23/2021 - 485 & 765 statuses changed to "Initial Review"

07/29/2021 - Interview Ready to Be Scheduled

08/13/2021 - Interview Scheduled for September 21st

09/21/2021 - Interview at USCIS Norfolk VA

09/21/2021 - Email saying “card produced and mailed”

09/24/2021 - Approval email sent for I-485

09/28/2021 - Green Card mailed by USCIS (email notification)

09/29/2021 - Green Card delivered to mailbox (also email notification)

10/01/2021 - I-765 rejected because “benefits were obtained via other means”

 

13 Months Total, No Lawyer or assistance besides USCIS website and VisaJourney, you can do it too!!!!

 

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16 hours ago, Jess&Rob said:

Where can we find lawyer recommendation in our area? 

I used an Immigration Lawyer based in Tallahassee, even though I was in Canada, moving to Salt Lake City, Utah. He was fantastic. He did all the leg work for me, and I would recommend him to anyone.

Of course, there may be one closer to you, in Orlando.

Whichever route you chose, I wish you the best of luck!!

What I miss most about Canada, in no particular order:

My family!

My friends!

KD!

Hawkins Cheezies!

Poutine!

Lays Ketchup Chips!

 

What I don't miss:

-40 degree weather

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