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I’ve been living here for 20 years and unofficially married for 16 years, we did have a wedding but never registered with a state of IL due to luck of unexpired documents on my side, my civil wife is US citizen for 20 years. We have 4 kids all born here and my name is on all birth certificates. 
Will I qualify for this new law?

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Kenya
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I don't think you qualify since the wedding wasn't registered. 

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.

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Taiwan
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On 6/19/2024 at 7:22 AM, VitaliyX said:

I’ve been living here for 20 years and unofficially married for 16 years, we did have a wedding but never registered with a state of IL due to luck of unexpired documents on my side, my civil wife is US citizen for 20 years. We have 4 kids all born here and my name is on all birth certificates. 
Will I qualify for this new law?

Actually, there is no new law.  This was an executive order from a sitting President....which can be challenged in court, overturned by Congress, or reversed by a new POTUS.  I'm not sure how this will end.  I think there are still unanswered questions about qualifications and how to apply.

Edited by Crazy Cat

"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.

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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.. 
 

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Wales
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As you are not married no.

 

If you do marry there is the I 130 and I 601a route or PIP if your children join the Military.

“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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There's no such law right now. Is there a reason you never registered your marriage? 

K-1: 12-22-2015 - 09-07-2016

AP: 12-20-2016 - 04-07-2017

EAD: 01-18-2017 - 05-30-2017

AOS: 12-20-2016 - 07-26-2017

ROC: 04-22-2019 - 04-22-2020
Naturalization: 05-01-2020 - 03-16-2021

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBs3G1PvyfM&ab_channel=Sabaton

 

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To get married I needed a valid ID which I didn’t have, passport expired long ago and consulate wouldn’t renew it unless you go back to Ukraine. 2 years ago I found

out that they start extending expired passports without living the country so I applied and got mine few month ago. We did plan to get officially married, and go on the proper honeymoon which we never did, but it wasn’t a priority at all, after living together for 20 years you kind of forget about the fact that it’s not official. 

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Morocco
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Just now, JeanneAdil said:

best to check local and state records 

if marriage was legally performed the clergy has to register it/  we don't register our own marriage certificates

u may find out its been done

 

Edited by JeanneAdil
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Taiwan
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11 hours ago, VitaliyX said:

To get married I needed a valid ID which I didn’t have, passport expired long ago and consulate wouldn’t renew it unless you go back to Ukraine. 2 years ago I found

out that they start extending expired passports without living the country so I applied and got mine few month ago. We did plan to get officially married, and go on the proper honeymoon which we never did, but it wasn’t a priority at all, after living together for 20 years you kind of forget about the fact that it’s not official. 

How did you originally enter the US?  If you came into the US legally 20 years ago, just get married and concurrently file an I-130 and an I-485.  The law already allows you to apply for a Green Card... if you entered legally...even 20 years ago.  

Edited by Crazy Cat

"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.. 
 

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Wales
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6 minutes ago, VitaliyX said:

Who knows how to completely delete my account on here

I have reported your post so a Mod can follow through.

“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.”

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Taiwan
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11 minutes ago, VitaliyX said:

Who knows how to completely delete my account on here

@Captain Ewok has a post here:

 

"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.. 
 

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
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 It's ok no one here will give you a hard time. We just tend to ask a lot of questions to help you the best way we can. Some information like how you entered does help a lot because there is a few different steps depending on that entry. Please stick around so we can help you get your immigration status sorted. 

Edited by Ontarkie
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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

 

Posted
On 6/19/2024 at 7:22 AM, VitaliyX said:

Will I qualify for this new law?

No, even when this new EO starts being valid the cutoff for marriage is June 17, 2024 plus the other requirements of being here for over 10 years etc.

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N-400 3 year marriage based (IOE)

Jan 22, 2024 - Submitted online 

Jan 22, 2024 - Biometrics waived

Mar 6, 2024 - Interview scheduled for Apr 11 COMBO I-751/N-400

Apr 11, 2024 - Combo interview - approved N-400

May 1, 2024 - Approved ROC, received 10 GC on May 20.

May 7, 2024 - Oath scheduled for June 14 (requested later ceremony at interview)

June 14, 2024 - Special Flag Day Oath ceremony - I'm a citizen!!!

 

 
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