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Country: Canada
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16 minutes ago, Mike E said:

Yes that was what you said in a previous thread. But now you are considering I-485. 
 

That is likely best. But if the purpose of I-20 was to further your relationship with your future spouse, that too can be a problem. 

 

 

Thank you Mike, looks like I will just return home after graduation/OPT ends and proceed through the CR1 process afterwards. I seriously, truly, appreciate you sending likes to other articles to provide insight and further information to me. It can be very confusing trying to navigate, so when someone like yourself is helpful, it truly makes a difference. Have a great evening. Happy Easter! 😊

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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For background reference, the OP's previous thread (now locked, to avoid confusion) is:

https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/774326-student-from-canada-us-partner/

 

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Wales
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13 hours ago, Mike E said:

There are still lawyers and COs who think waiting 90 days cures immigration intent  when entering on a nonimmigrant visa.

Where I come across it they seem to have reduced it to 60 days still with no explanation

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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Filed: F-1 Visa Country: Ghana
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On 4/9/2023 at 8:23 PM, Mike E said:

Yes that was what you said in a previous thread. But now you are considering I-485. 
 

That is likely best. But if the purpose of I-20 was to further your relationship with your future spouse, that too can be a problem. 

 

 

Sorry haven't been on here for a while been busy with work etc but notice the tag from @Mike E, I am not sure how similar our cases are but for mine the issue I encountered at my N400 was due to me having a criminal record from 2008. Again seems everyone's case is different so can't say yours will work out similar as mine were I did not have any issues during my residency switch from F1. Good luck.

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