K-2 Foreign passport renewal related to AOS

[TennisSoccer 9]

1 hour ago, Adventine said:

This is a classic example of confusing instructions written by someone who never asked a second person to proofread their work. 

 

For point #1 it should have read *example*, green card. Because clearly a US citizen should not have a green card. 

 

For point #2, yes, your birth certificate will do.

 

It's a good idea to bring all your old passports too. Those items should be enough to prove you are a PH citizen.

 

I never looked into expedited passport processing at the PH embassy in DC but the normal processing turnaround times last year was 6-8 weeks. Not that much of a wait, really.

 

PH dual citizenship is relatively easy to acquire. You can easily take care of it with another visit to the embassy in DC. But that can wait until after you've resolved your GC and US naturalization issues.

 

It's very strange that your mother didn't decide to continue with her own AOS application. From what I understood, your AOS application is dependent on hers. I hope you have addressed this with your lawyer. 

Thank you for the helpful answers, and yes to circle back to the last point, this has been address with the lawyers.

Due to me being above the age of 21, and the Matter of Le case setting precedence I am able to file on my own. The only requirement was getting the Affidavit of Support signed by step-dad, which I was able to do.

For an example, we spoke with the law firm/lawyers associated with a similar case to this, https://rreeves.com/derivative-of-k-1-fiancee-visa-holder-found-eligible-for-green-card/, which helped navigate the complex situation.

[Adventine 3,201]

@TennisSoccer great to know you have professional advice to help you through this. Good luck.

[TennisSoccer 9]

On 10/10/2022 at 8:00 PM, Adventine said:

This is a classic example of confusing instructions written by someone who never asked a second person to proofread their work. 

 

For point #1 it should have read *example*, green card. Because clearly a US citizen should not have a green card. 

 

For point #2, yes, your birth certificate will do.

 

It's a good idea to bring all your old passports too. Those items should be enough to prove you are a PH citizen.

 

I never looked into expedited passport processing at the PH embassy in DC but the normal processing turnaround times last year was 6-8 weeks. Not that much of a wait, really.

 

PH dual citizenship is relatively easy to acquire. You can easily take care of it with another visit to the embassy in DC. But that can wait until after you've resolved your GC and US naturalization issues.

 

It's very strange that your mother didn't decide to continue with her own AOS application. From what I understood, your AOS application is dependent on hers. I hope you have addressed this with your lawyer. 

After completing this passport renewal yesterday, having my birth certificate does not qualify as an example that I am still as PH citizen while having an expired Visa. Instead they had me read and sign a sworn statement that I am still a PH citizen. Just for future knowledge and information for others. They provided this document there.

[Adventine 3,201]

Thanks for clarifying. It will definitely be useful for future readers. 

 

I take it that was the only hiccup and you're just waiting for the new passport to be delivered? 

[TennisSoccer 9]

On 10/18/2022 at 1:18 PM, Adventine said:

Thanks for clarifying. It will definitely be useful for future readers. 

 

I take it that was the only hiccup and you're just waiting for the new passport to be delivered? 

Yes, I have now gotten the tracking number and my new foreign passport should arrive in 2 days!

 

Waiting for my NOA1 as I submitted my I-485 and other documents late last week. Will likely update with timeline later.

 

Thanks for the help with answers!