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Taking a domestic flight Boston - Hawaii while Adjusting Status from ESTA OK in current political climate?

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Basically the title, just seeking more opinions.

 

I (M32) came on an ESTA in Nov and circumstances changed, ended up marrying my boyfriend a few weeks ago. We just filed everything last week, before my 90 days expires on Feb 7th.

 

We're working with an immigration lawyer. We booked a honeymoon to go to Hawaii at the start of March. Lawyer thinks it should be OK, but as I may not have a receipt from USCIS for filing before we travel just in case lawyer has given me a letter I can use in an emergency saying I have a pending I-485 & I-130 so am not subject to expedited removal/being detained, but it does just make me nervous!! 

 

I'm basically just looking for some peace of mind or more feedback from anyone who has travelled domestically while adjusting status. Should i be OK to take a direct flight Boston -> Hawaii next month while adjusting my status from an ESTA to a green card? 

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I would not travel without the official I-797 from USCIS.  Otherwise, although unlikely, you could be detained until getting proof of having submitted a proper I-485.  The letter from an attorney is worthless.  

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Just now, Crazy Cat said:

I would not travel without the official I-797 from USCIS.  The letter from an attorney is worthless.  

Thanks for this, and as far as I understand the rough timeline for an I-797 is 4-6 weeks from filing? 

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1 minute ago, lacuuna said:

Thanks for this, and as far as I understand the rough timeline for an I-797 is 4-6 weeks from filing? 

That sounds about right.  The fact is that you don't have proof of having submitted a PROPER I-485. 

"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.. 
 

Crazy Cat Grand Master

Crazy Cat   42,361

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2 minutes ago, lacuuna said:

Cheers! Once I DO have this receipt, flying domesitcally is completely OK?

Upon filing a proper I-485, a person is granted "authorized stay" in the US until the I-485 has been adjudicated. To my knowledge, that hasn't changed yet.

"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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