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Hello,

I am currently living abroad in Jeddah with my non-US spouse. Due to restructuring, I am being made redundant and my contract will finish in 3 months, at which time we will need to leave the country. Would we be elegible for DCF of form I-130 with the embassy in Riyadh? Has anyone done so from KSA before? I emailed the embassy, but got no response so far.

Thanks in advance.

I've been waiting a total of 85 days through contacting USCIS and NVC with enquiry and I contacted a week ago the congressman but I don't have any news yet. Even though the i797 was sent to NVC, in the portal of uscis says still only approved. NVC didn't receive the case yet. They congressman've made a inquiry and we are waiting. My i130 petition was sent through mail, maybe is causing a delay. Before the 90 days came, I want have some informations for what to do next.

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?

Parents received a GREEN 221g. Officer asked for my W2 (but did not specify what year) for my dads case - which was already uploaded at the NVC stage - but I uploaded again today when mum told me. Weird that its also requested for dad's case and not mums too.

The only box that is checked on the 221g is for me to DX courier my british birth certificate.

They did not keep their passports.

If I courier my BC via DX, do I need for them to acknowledge and expect and ask for their passports to be couriered?

Just thinking of what might happen if or when its suffice for them that they received what they asked for....

Would there be harm in sending the passports together with the BC?

I got the Courier-In Authorization Certificate generated from https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-gb/iv/users/sign_in

But not sure what to do with it?

Says "This certificate authorizes tadeo, nenita to use the designated CSRA courier to deliver supporting visa application documents to the United States London Consulate free of charge"

I also emailed DX for a quote on pickup and delivery and return service - is this the correct procedure on using the DX certifcate and for DX to pickup from mums house?

Even though I uploaded my W2, I will send to mum with my british BC to then DX courier to the consulate - or should I not do this?

Hi everyone,

I m a U.S. citizen relocating back to the U.S. after living abroad for 17 years. I m shipping my household goods, personal effects, and tools of trade to the U.S. and seeking duty-free entry under HTSUSA codes 9804.00.05, 9804.00.15, and 9804.00.20.

I ve completed CBP Form 3299, and I m working with FedEx to clear my shipment through U.S. Customs. However, I m getting conflicting information from a FedEx representative, and I m hoping someone here can clarify.

Issues I m Facing:

1. Residency Status Emigration vs. Returning Resident

- The CBP website states that U.S. citizens who have been abroad for 3+ years qualify as non-residents (CBP guidance: https://www.help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-1329?language=en\_US).

- Since I have lived abroad for 17 years, I selected Emigration on the form.

- FedEx is saying I should select Returning Resident because I have an SSN, but my understanding is that customs residency is based on time spent abroad, not SSN ownership.

2. Marking Multiple Boxes in Section 10 (Statements of Eligibility for Free Entry of Articles)

- The CBP Form 3299 instructions clearly state: X all that apply.

- The CBP website (source: https://www.help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-1329?language=en\_US) also confirms:

Statement of Eligibility for Free Entry of Articles: Mark statements that apply to the articles being imported note that more than one statement may be marked.

- Since I am importing household goods (HTSUSA 9804.00.05) and tools of trade (HTSUSA 9804.00.15), I believe that I should mark both categories on the form.

- FedEx is saying that only one box can be checked and that checking multiple boxes will cause a rejection.

My Questions:

- Has anyone successfully checked multiple boxes in Section 10 of CBP Form 3299 when shipping with FedEx?

- Has anyone had issues with CBP rejecting shipments based on selecting Emigration instead of Returning Resident ?

- Does FedEx have an internal policy that differs from CBP s official guidance?

- If FedEx continues to insist on their interpretation, what is my best option?

I d really appreciate any insights from anyone who has dealt with this process before. Thanks in advance!

cbp_form_3299_0-2.pdf