US Immigration from Hungary

I know the title is a bit confusing, so please allow me to explain. We filed an I-130 in 2017, and it was approved, however, on the form we requested AOS, not consular processing. Now, we are abroad, so we would need to fill out an I-824 to proceed.

After looking at processing times on the USCIS website, it seems that the I-824 will take 7-12 months, while the I-130 should take only 5-7 months (assuming it's processed at the Texas service center, which is where I would mail the document based on the USCIS website). One thing to consider, however, is that we will file it online - so I am unsure which service center would process the application.

Anyways, the I-130 is slightly more expensive ($70), but it seems that the processing time is faster and there is the added convenience of online filing. What do you think - is this a good strategy? Is there any penalty for filing an additional I-130? Also, which center is most likely to process an online I-130 application (hopefully not Vermont, the wait times are incredibly long)? Thanks in advance!

I petitioned for an I-130 for my spouse in 2017, and it was approved shortly after. Now, I'm about to file an I-824 to transfer my case from USCIS to the NVC, but am concerned that perhaps my case has expired somehow?

On the USCIS online webpage, I am able to find my receipt number, and it says, "Case was approved." Anyways, I wanted to double check with this forum that nothing here is awry, because after all, 2017 was a while ago. Perhaps it's obviously okay, but $500 is a lot of money, so better to check here first rather than be sorry! Thank you for your help!

Hi everyone,

We are in a special situation since we live on the Island of Guam and planning on moving to somewhere cheaper to live in the mainland. This tiny island feels really isolated. Our diplomas are in the IT and Accounting field and hopefully we can find a job quite fast anywhere with those qualifications. We are looking to buy a house rather than renting so we are looking for for some affordable options (ideally below $150k). Definitely somewhere near by a bigger city. Please help to find a nice place for us since this country is huge and frankly we don't even know where to start looking.

What do you think is a good, safe, affordable place to live in the mainland?

Should I worry about anything if I would move somewhere as a green card holder?

Thank you for your opinions!

Daniel