US Immigration from Thailand

Hey all, I checked current processing times and it looks like work authorizations (form I-765) from December 2024 are currently being processed.

My wife's K-1 visa was approved earlier in 2024. We were married in July 2024 and within a few months had filed all subsequent necessary documents, including the I-765. Every other document has been assigned a case number and has been confirmed either as received or in process.

The I-765 is not listed. Maybe this is due to the fact it was initially filed with an incorrect fee. I can actually see that case was denied on 10/18/24 for that reason - there was a discrepancy in the fee our attorney sent and an updated fee based on filing other documents. We re-filed a new I-765 in mid-November, however, and the case is not shown anywhere nor has a new case number been assigned.

We have reached out to USCIS support that gave a copy and pasted line about how things can take a while. I asked them at what point should I be taking any action given there's a slim possibility the mail was either lost or somehow sent to the wrong address. I was then given the same copy and pasted line and disconnected. I've also tried an email inquiry with USCIS which I was told was received and that they'd try to reply, about two weeks ago, but no response there either.

Given there is no new case number assigned yet should I be concerned, or am I just experiencing unlucky variance on timing. Maybe with the new admin and general chaos there have been delays (layoffs?) and I should continue waiting? Or is thre any proactive action I should take?

Thank you,

Phil

My wife was denied entry into her interview on Dec 20th 2024 because she had a copy of my divorce papers and not the original. Our lawyer tried to argue that the original was not required. But the embassy sent us a link that clearly showed the rule has been in place since 2022. Her new interview date is now Jan 23, 2025

1st AOS I-485 was filed in 7/21' finally had interview 3 years latter in May 24' We got Denied Aug 24.

The short story for our denial is: at the disappointment of the interviewing officer who said hardy anyone can fill out this form correctly without a lawyer! the only issue was that the minister didn't put the year on marriage license on the line. " In the year of our lord" he left it blank... our marriage was within 30 days of arrival on K1. The official state seal certifying the marriage certificate was dated and stamped 34 days after arrival.

So we now can't renew a drivers license or renew ACC health insurance. No work permit or permission to travel. Just hope close family doesn't get sick.

As suggested we are just going to bite the bullet and start a new I-485 . Wasted 1440$ I believe. We are hopeful the time period of the Utah processing isn't to long. We have heard of 3-4 months?

Here are my thoughts. Please add any advice.

I Dont think it would be beneficial to apply for I-131 or 765?.

We need a new Medical done since it has been 4 years. so a I-693 is needed. Does this mean a new chest xray? we do have the DS-3025 from 3/21'

We will call for an approved surgeon general appointment Monday.

IS there any benefit to using the older I-485 form that you can file until Feb?

We've filed I-751. Mailed to an IL address. Received NOA for receipt and extension from the TX service center. I was trying to get an idea of processing times, but only see data here for CA and VT. Does anyone know how I find where the actual processing is taking place?

I'm retired military and haven't filed taxes since I retired, as my retirement is non-taxable from the VA. Wife has a GC and now wants to become a citizen. Will there be a problem since we haven't filed taxes? Should I request the non filing documents from the IRS?

It's a sticky situation as we are FULLY retired. Thanks in advance!