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Hello everyone,

my mom was finally approved and she got her passport w her visa yesterday.

I know that we have to pay for the green card now. Which number on the visa is the A number?

Where do I pay? Can I use my USCIS account that I have been using to pay for it?

 

thanks

 

We started everything on Jan 2023

uscis approved on Jan 2024

visa interview July 2024

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19 minutes ago, marescarcha said:

Which number on the visa is the A number?

The "A" number is the registration number.  You will need that as well as the DOS number.

 

Pay here:

 

USCIS - Immigrant Fee - USCIS Immigrant Fee

 

 

"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)

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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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marescarcha   44

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4 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

The "A" number is the registration number.  You will need that as well as the DOS number.

 

Pay here:

 

USCIS - Immigrant Fee - USCIS Immigrant Fee

 

 

Thanks for your response.

I am going to pay today for the green card. Can she travel next week or is there more waiting for approval?

thanks

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4 minutes ago, marescarcha said:

Thanks for your response.

I am going to pay today for the green card. Can she travel next week or is there more waiting for approval?

thanks

Since she has her passport with valid immigrant visa, she can travel at any time prior to the expiration date on the visa. 

"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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marescarcha   44

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33 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Since she has her passport with valid immigrant visa, she can travel at any time prior to the expiration date on the visa. 

 

Thanks again.

She did not receive an extra sealed envelope w her passport. Is that ok? or should we contact the embassy?

 

In order to pay do I need to create a new acount for my mom in the USCIS website, or can I use my account?

 

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Crazy Cat   41,836

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1 hour ago, marescarcha said:

 

Thanks again.

She did not receive an extra sealed envelope w her passport. Is that ok? or should we contact the embassy?

 

In order to pay do I need to create a new acount for my mom in the USCIS website, or can I use my account?

 

Her visa probably says "IV Docs in CCD".  That means her documents were transferred electronically...no envelope.  

If you follow the link I gave you, it will tell you how to pay.

"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 Catgave you all the info you need, I just wanted to say congrats!!

To keep your mom protected, make sure you get her health insurance ASAP.


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