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    i130 processing time 2024
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    How long does it take to get response from the uscis in 2024?



     
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    How should I respond to the question on the N-400 online application form which asks “are you supporting for your child ?"
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    I have completed 9 years of residency in the USA on a green card and am now planning to apply for citizenship. I have started filling out the online N-400 (US naturalization) application form, but I have encountered a dilemma regarding the question under family/child information. It asks, "Are you providing support for your child?" Whether I answer yes or no, the application prompts me to provide evidence for child and spousal support. My wife and son are staying with me, and my wife is green card holder and son is US born citizen. Someone mentioned that this requirement applies only in cases of divorce. Should I answer Yes or No in my case? I would greatly appreciate your input and guidance on how to proceed further.



     
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    K1 has been a positive experience so far.
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    Hey guys,

    I just wanted to give a little positive feedback on how my K1 process has been going. I have a very unique backstory that some may still remember because I made several posts on it back in 2022.

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    Long story short, I got refused and had to go back to Germany. I was not particularly asked if I want to withdraw my application for an admission, however I also was not removed. As I was assured at the end, after signing a Sworn Statement that I never should have signed as it was simply inaccurate, that I would just need a visa for the next time, I went ahead and applied for a F1 after getting admitted for a masters program in the U.S. In the following, I was denied at the embassy solely based on my refused admission. Then I hired an immigration lawyer. All they did was filing an FOIA and a DHS Trip redress inquiry. That's also about everything they were able to do, so no blaming that law firm. Another two denials for the F1 followed. It was devastating. I honestly am still traumatized in some way from everything that has been happening since the Refused admission. My life in germany kind of was on hold for around 2 and a half years, as the future was so uncertain. In 2023, I went for a J1 (internship) and also was denied, although the officer almost issued me the visa. My girlfriend and I then decided to go for the K1.

    Without a lawyer, but thorough preparation and INCREDIBLE help from some people in this forum, we managed to obtain the K1 visa in October. Our filing of the I-129f was end of march, so pretty fast from initial petition to entering the U.S. on November 20th. Of course, the K1 has it's cons. Everyones situation is unique and for this just seems perfect with how things went so far.

    Even with the K1, I still had so many doubts leading up to my visa appointment. And even after receiving the visa, it was the same leading up to my travels and going trough customs. Sleepless nights, anxiety, endless hours of research on every possible question I could face at the interview. & during PoE.

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    when do I put NA? Filing I-130A, I-485, I-864...etc.
    8:39 pm yesterday

    Saif Sobih



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    Hi everyone,

    Sorry for the silly question but I've heard that there are a lot of cases that were rejected just because they did not put NA.

    I'm filling the adjustment of status along with I-130A. For empty text boxes, should I populate them with N/A or just leave them empty.

    example: Part 3 of I-130A. Information About Your Employment Outside the United States. For me it is already included above, should I just write "Included above".

    For history of residency: Areas where I live right now doesn't have postal code, but a zip code, and vice versa in the past, should I just write N/A?



     
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    About Form I-693 for I-485 as K1 Visa Holder
    6:18 pm yesterday

    AHRA

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    I came here in the US by K1 Visa and then we got married and now we are applying for I-485 ( Green Card/AOS) and we got so confused. Do we need to submit Form I-693? Or Form 3025 is enough that I have from the Medical Examination done in Philippines since it is still Valid and will expired 1 year from now .

    Thank you in advance for the response.



     
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