US Immigration from Australia

I just checked my status and my daughters status today. We applied in August, 2020 and sent in our RFIE for I944 in January which is our last update. Never had a ready to schedule interview or an interview scheduled. It skipped straight to RFE received to new card is being produced. I thought this was only for longer applications? Is this a glitch.. I don't want to get excited or anything. I didn't expedite or anything but I am hopeful this is actually happening?

Hello.

My fiance had his K1 visa approved, and his interview has been scheduled 2 weeks from now (which he needs to reschedule since he doesn't have all his paper work completed yet with his medical).

My question is, does anyone know if him getting approved after his interview count as a good enough exemption for him to leave the country? I know that he has up to 6 months after interview approval to leave, and that it can be extended if needed, but is everything on hold even with K1 to just leave? Even one way?

Also, if anyone has been able to get out, how have you guys been getting your families involved from Australia? I've been planning this for almost 2 years now, and the rona has obviously been a major problem. I'm trying to get his parents, sister, and two friends to be in our wedding or at least attend in Hawaii, since their cases are low and its isolated. How have you all been handling this, trying to get your families to attend? I saw that a funeral would be a good enough reason to be able to leave, but what about a wedding? Are there steps I can take to make this possible sometime this year?

Thanks!

Hello, I decided to give up my GC. I have a 2y conditional one that expired in 2019. My application to remove conditions is 35 months old. I want to give up the GC.

Can I file I-407 while in the US?

How long do I have to leave the country after filing? Do I have to leave and re-enter in the Visa Waiver program?

Thank you for your answers.

Good Morning

My dad passed this morning. I live alone, support system is mostly virtual at this point. Including any living family members who live across the country.

I have called USCIS to inquire about an expedite (I m confused, numb state) and advised what happened. Hoping perhaps something can result, in me not being alone in grief for longer than need be. My dad was a best friend to me.

The waiting time was 30 minutes, the representative said this felt like it was a humanitarian request and submitted it on my behalf.
Within 10 minutes I received a denial. I wasn t expecting an approval. In the initial email, they said Although your situation appears serious, the information you have provided is insufficient to establish that your expedite request meets the following guidelines

It was good to know they work... so quickly. While I grieve, maybe there is another opportunity to ask for an appointment expedite in Australia when it gets there... perhaps..
I wish I wasn t alone. But, I guess life is like this. And sometimes out of our control our significant others can t be there.

Just wanted to share my experience of the Oath Ceremony during Covid as I know everyone's is a bit different and it's nice to know.

My ceremony was scheduled for 8:30am in St Louis, I arrived at about 8.15 - the letter specifically stated not to arrive more than 30 minutes prior, I had planned to arrive earlier but due to bad roads from snow and ice it took a little while to get downtown.

Walked in where security asked covid questions, took temperatures and went through security, was told about 5 times to keep masks on.

Directed down the hall where we were checked in, any family/guests were sent to wait in the cafeteria as only participants were allowed in (this was also on the letter but some people still tried)

There were 10 numbered seats spread out through the room, we were sent to our number and given a packet of information, passport application, mini flag etc.

Our USCIS rep was late due to weather but we all started checking in at about 8.45, just going over the form on the back of our appointment letter, giving in old green cards and confirming our information on the citizenship certificate was correct.

Once that was done the judge stood up, introduced himself, apologized profusely it wasn't a bigger deal as they normally had speakers, music etc.

Then went into formalities, we stood and took the oath, then the pledge of allegiance, the other USCIS rep congratulated us all, and passed out our certificates and sent us on our way as the next group of 10 was waiting to come in.

It all took just under an hour, was very relaxed and easy.

Good luck if you're still in the process! It's long and stressful but worth it