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URGENT! Death of Spouse(US Citizen petitioner) after 11 years of marriage, Renewal of Green Card

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hibiscus56903   6

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Hi,

My husband recently passed away. We've been married for over 10 years.(He has filed I-130 and approved long time ago)

Since my first 10-year GC will expire in Jan 2024, I have to renew it. I thought I can just renew it with I-90 online, I was almost there,,, 

Then... I guess I need to send a notice of death of my husband to USCIS, but HOW DO I do this?

A website by someone said to send a Notice of Spouse Petitioner's Death to USCIS...

Do I have to first file Adjustment of Status or something?? I-485?

If I need to file anything, Can I still apply for I-90 at the same time? since it'll be expired soon?

Another thing is I am scheduled to go back to my home country from very end of October through November 21, which is why I'd like to apply for I-90 asap.

I just found out that the government has revised that you can still use the expired GC for up to a year(?)

Anyways, I'd much appreciated it if someone could let me know how I should go about this asap!

 

Thank you!

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I'm sorry about your loss.

All you need is I-90.

You can file renewal 6 months before expiry.

 

Once you file I-90, you'll get a I-797 Notice of Action, which will extend validity of your Green Card.

 

When you try submitting I-90 online, does it ask for death certificate there?

If it does, you can scan it in a PDF file and attach the file to your application.

 

You do not file any other forms other than I-90 and pay the fees + biometric fees.

 

You can file I-90 any time now. You may need to attend biometrics appointment.

 

Travel overseas with extension letter. Based on your dates, you won't need it to reenter the US as your GC would still be valid. But this is to account for changes to itenary delaying your return passed expiration date on Green Card.

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TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   45,259

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Sympathies for your loss.

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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TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   45,259

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You're welcome.  :) 

We're here for procedural and emotional support.

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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Ontarkie Grand Master

Ontarkie   14,218

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I'm so sorry for your loss. 

Spoiler

Met Playing Everquest in 2005
Engaged 9-15-2006
K-1 & 4 K-2'S
Filed 05-09-07
Interview 03-12-08
Visa received 04-21-08
Entry 05-06-08
Married 06-21-08
AOS X5
Filed 07-08-08
Cards Received01-22-09
Roc X5
Filed 10-17-10
Cards Received02-22-11
Citizenship
Filed 10-17-11
Interview 01-12-12
Oath 06-29-12

Citizenship for older 2 boys

Filed 03/08/2014

NOA/fee waiver 03/19/2014

Biometrics 04/15/14

Interview 05/29/14

In line for Oath 06/20/14

Oath 09/19/2014 We are all done! All USC no more USCIS

 

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hibiscus56903   6

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Thank you Ontarkie.

 

Oh, by the way, when I was filling out I-90 this morning, it didn't ask me anything about my husband.

 

Regarding the biometrics, I hope they don't schedule me while I'm travelling...

In case they did, is there anywhere I can apply for a schedule change request online?

I've called USCIS in the past and they just don't answer... it's hard to get anyone.

Then this morning, I tried calling them and they ask me for "a case number"....what is that?? 

I found some alien resident person who was writing about his 10-year GC renewal experience early this year on his blog, and he said he received the new GC within 2 weeks of applying for I-90 online. No biometrics. Can that happen??

It's such a hassle for me to go for biometrics where I live because I'm going to have to get a day-trip flight over to another island just for that purpose ....

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Timona Experienced

Timona   4,207

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You can also file citizenship if you want or if your mother country allows dual citizenship 

Immigration journey is not: fast, for the faint at heart, easy, cheap, for the impatient nor right away. If more than 50% of this applies to you, best get off the bus.

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hibiscus56903   6

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Thank you   little immigrant and Timona,

I researched it further about biometrics appointment, it looks like ppl in the State where I live, 

I didn't find anyone getting a waiver... 

So hopefully USCIS will schedule mine after my trip...

If it's schedued while I'm abroad, I may have to just fly over and walk-in before my trip....

 

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TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   45,259

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8 hours ago, hibiscus56903 said:

I don't have to fly over to Oahu

Wonderful.  Thanks for returning with the happy update!

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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