US Immigration from Philippines

Hey,

I have a question, I m a US green card holder, my green card has expired but I have a form 751 which states that USCIS extends the validity of my green card for 48mos from the expiration on my physical green card.

I m going to travel to Canada by land to visit a relative, I believe I can enter Canada with just my greencard and passport, but I m planning to fly to the Philippines from Canada to save time and then from Philippines back to Canada to get my car then drive again from Canada to the US. Both travel will have a layover to Japan btw.

Will I have a problem with the immigration with these travel plans or has anybody done the same without having any problem?

Thank you.

Hello, my fiance recently received his passport with visa on it and the manila envelope turned it with the immigration does it matter if the sealed plastic envelope is totally ripped? but the manila envelope is intact anyways.

Since my wife's N-400 is pending in San Diego, I tried to get a gage on how fast things are actually going here recently. Searching VJ, some Facebook Groups and Reddit, I came up with 26 self reported cases that have already received interviews in San Diego in 2024.

Here are the stats on those 26 San Diego cases. Number of days days from filing to interview in 2024.

Average time: 141 days
Median time: 133 days
Fastest time: 77 days
Slowest time: 230 days

# of cases in less than 4 months: 11
# of cases 4 to 6 months: 11
# of cases over 6 months: 4

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I will have the results of my cultures AGAIN from my second exam on September 20th. Assuming it is again negative, and we immediately mail mine and the children's passports into the embassy with them receiving them Monday morning, how long should it be before we receive them back with the visas? (Our interviews are complete and approved) Thanks.

Hey all,

I've posted about this a little bit before, but now my wife's interview is coming up on 09/23, and she's making herself absolutely sick worrying about this. I'm hoping someone who had a similar experience can share a brief comment about their interview.

My wife had an overstay in Jordan in 2018, was detained at a checkpoint, jailed, and given the option of renewing her residence card or going back to the Philippines. She returned to the Philippines. No court. No conviction. Jordan does not issue PCCs, but they do issue NCRCs (No Criminal Record Certificate), which my wife does have.

She's so worried about the likely question, "Have you ever been arrested?" She marked yes on the DS-260 and explained. But she's freaking out that they are going to deny her visa or want police reports (which we were unable to obtain). USCIS policy does indicate persons applying for a visa from outside the U.S. are not required to submit reports or other documents for any arrest that did not lead to a conviction. And I know other people have had overstays and obtained their visas with no issues.

Can anyone who has had a similar experience that included being detained share their interview experience? Maybe if I can share that with my wife she will stop making herself sick with worry.

TIA