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Is it possible to change from consular processing to AOS in USA.

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HI

 

I need an advise whether Is it possible to change from consular processing to AOS in USA..

Petitioner is USC.

Sep 22, 2023 filing I-130 online

Sep 28 2023 receipt of NOA 1

Nebraska service center

December 24,2023 enter USA on tourist visa

(I used to have green card and decided to return it  because We lived outside US. for the last 10 years)

 

My husband and 2  children are U.S.Citizen. .

 

We decided to return to USA  for my children to start school here. . However regarding to my kids situation, they can't stay in USA without me, while I go back to my country to wait for my interview. I really want them to continue their school in USA. So I and my husband want to change from  consular processing to AOS in USA.

 

I entered US. with return ticket and NOA1 (never been asked at the immigration).  I plan to stay in US. only for 5 months and will return to my country to wait for my IR1 interview.

 

my question is

1. Is it possible to change from  consular processing to AOS in USA.?

2 What is the process?

3.Will my case be delayed ?

4. I only entered USA for one month. Will It raise any red flags? when is the best time for me to start AOS process.?

 

Thank you in advance

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10 minutes ago, Madame_apple said:

I plan to stay in US. only for 5 months and will return to my country to wait for my IR1 interview.

Is this ^^ your plan or is Adjustment of Status inside the US your plan now?

"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.

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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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Crazy Cat   41,836

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14 minutes ago, Madame_apple said:

Original plan is to stay for 5 months and then go back for interview

But we want to AOS in USA now and want to know the possibility.

Send the receipt for the I-130 along with the I-485 package.  Also send an I-765 package and an I-131 package.  I assume you know that you cannot work or leave the US for around 6 months.

 

 

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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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Crazy Cat   41,836

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Just now, Madame_apple said:

thank  you for your response.

 

Is there a time concerning? I read that I may have to wait 90 days until I can file for AOS?

You do NOT have to wait.  There is no 60 day or 90 day rule. 

"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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4 minutes ago, Madame_apple said:

Will it effect my case timeline or cause any delay?

I see no reason to think that it would.  Like I said, you cannot work inside the US or go back to Canada for 3 to 8 months...else you will abandon the adjustment.

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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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58 minutes ago, Madame_apple said:

thank  you for your response.

 

Is there a time concerning? I read that I may have to wait 90 days until I can file for AOS?

As long as you were truthful at CBP about your intention, you should be fine.

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19 hours ago, Madame_apple said:

. Is it possible to change from  consular processing to AOS in USA.?

Yes.

 

19 hours ago, Madame_apple said:

2 What is the process?

Already explained.

 

19 hours ago, Madame_apple said:

3.Will my case be delayed ?

Not necessarily.

 

19 hours ago, Madame_apple said:

4. I only entered USA for one month. Will It raise any red flags?

Not necessarily.

19 hours ago, Madame_apple said:

when is the best time for me to start AOS process.?

 

Anytime. Just be aware that you will not be able to leave the US or work until you either get your combo card/ green card in about 3-8 months

FROM F1 TO AOS

October 17, 2019 AOS receipt date 

December 09, 2019: Biometric appointment

January 15, 2020 RFE received

January 30, 2020  RFE response sent

Feb 7: EAD approved and interview scheduled

March 18, 2020 Interview cancelled

April 14th 2020: RFE received

April 29, 2020 Approved without interview

May 1, 2020 Card in hand

 

REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS

February 1, 2022 package sent

March 28, 2022 Fingerprints reused

July 18, 2023 approval

July 20, 2023 Card in hand

 

N400 

January 30,2023: Online filing

February 4th, 2023: Biometric appointment

June 15th, 2023: Case actively being reviewed

July 11th, 2023: Interview scheduled.

August 30th, 2023: Interview!

August 31st, 2023: Oath ceremony scheduled.

Sept 19th, 2023: Officially a US citizen!

 


 

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5 minutes ago, Madame_apple said:

Thank you everyone for your kind response.

 

I am trying to prepare the AOS document. I just found out that some form can be filed online : I-131. I -765.

Should I mail in all the documents in one package or should I file online and mail in I-485?

 

Thank you

I don't think you can file those online for your category.  I would just mail all the packages together.

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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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2 hours ago, Madame_apple said:

Thank you everyone for your kind response.

 

I am trying to prepare the AOS document. I just found out that some form can be filed online : I-131. I -765.

Should I mail in all the documents in one package or should I file online and mail in I-485?

 

Thank you

Even if you can, don't do it. This may confuse USCIS. File everything together, so they know I-765 and I-131 don't need additional fees.

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