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AyoIR   6

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My wife visited me in the US before the I-130 was approved. We are going through consular processing.  She was approved while still in the US. However, her country’s borders are closed so she is unable to go home in time for the Interview. We do not want to adjust status. What can be done? 

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When does her authorized visit expire?  Seems to me that an extension of her visit might be warranted if she doesn't want to adjust status.   

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AyoIR   6

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  On 2/2/2021 at 4:03 PM, Lucky Cat said:

When does her authorized visit expire?  Seems to me that an extension of her visit might be warranted if she doesn't want to adjust status.   

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  On 2/2/2021 at 4:03 PM, Lucky Cat said:

When does her authorized visit expire?  Seems to me that an extension of her visit might be warranted if she doesn't want to adjust status.   

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It expires in May.

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SalishSea   18,300

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  On 2/2/2021 at 3:54 PM, AyoIR said:

My wife visited me in the US before the I-130 was approved. We are going through consular processing.  She was approved while still in the US. However, her country’s borders are closed so she is unable to go home in time for the Interview. We do not want to adjust status. What can be done? 

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I can't imagine any country would bar it's actual citizens from coming home, especially when COVID testing/quarantining etc are completely possible.

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AyoIR   6

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  On 2/2/2021 at 4:38 PM, Jorgedig said:

I can't imagine any country would bar it's actual citizens from coming home, especially when COVID testing/quarantining etc are completely possible.

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Well her country bar everyone you need an exemption to enter citizen or not. The exemption takes forever to be approved 

  On 2/2/2021 at 4:18 PM, payxibka said:

Options are go home, reschedule or adjust status here.

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Oh I didnt Know rescheduling was an option. Thank you. 

Crazy Cat Grand Master

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  On 2/2/2021 at 4:18 PM, payxibka said:

Options are go home, reschedule or adjust status here.

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You mean extension for the current visit?

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"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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  On 2/2/2021 at 4:38 PM, Jorgedig said:

I can't imagine any country would bar it's actual citizens from coming home, especially when COVID testing/quarantining etc are completely possible.

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The issue is getting a flight back home. Once borders are closed, the airlines tend go cancel all flights to that country.

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I just came across your post. it is easier to reschedule the appointment. If you are to do AOS it would take longer. Don't let the I-94 expire however without filing for a extension. If you do file let her walk with a copy of the Notice to the appointment so they can see she was never 'illegal'. I was in the same predicament. Was able to get an exemption and go back for my appointment. Also carried my notice that i filed for the extension.

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  On 2/2/2021 at 4:50 PM, AyoIR said:

Well her country bar everyone you need an exemption to enter citizen or not. The exemption takes forever to be approved 

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Just out of curiosity: Which country is that?

 

I agree that it sounds very hard to believe for me that she couldn't get in as a citizen.

And since you mention exemption: Can't you just contact the home countries embassy in the US for help? They are there to help their citizens

 

 

 

 

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AyoIR   6

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  On 3/9/2021 at 7:36 PM, exp said:

Just out of curiosity: Which country is that?

 

I agree that it sounds very hard to believe for me that she couldn't get in as a citizen.

And since you mention exemption: Can't you just contact the home countries embassy in the US for help? They are there to help their citizens

 

 

 

 

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Trinidad and Tobago. Everyone trying to get Into The country citizen or otherwise has to get an exemption. 

 
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