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  1. Daphne .
    You already have your answer on the 'fastest' way, but I think you should consider more than just a timeline. Consider what is the best situation for you as a couple, and more importantly, for the foreign national. Having them stuck in the US while doing the adjustment of status is not an ideal situation to be in, even if that means that they managed to get into the US a smidge earlier than if you would have done the CR1. Talk about this with your partner and make a decision that is a little less shortsighted than "we want to be together as soon as possible"
  2. Daphne .
    Yes, the receipt notice (and extension letter) won’t take too long to receive after filing the I-751. It’s the actual processing of the I-751 that takes forever! But she is free to travel without any issues (and continue to work). I’ve been doing both for the last 17 months!
  3. Daphne .
    We did it ourselves and so far, so good! It is not difficult, just double (triple!) check everything before you send it out.
  4. Daphne .
    That is pretty much the truth! The only reason I live here is because my husband is very conditioned to living in the US. He is used to all the space around him (we live in Northern Minnesota) and the "hunting and fishing" lifestyle. Not a lot of hunting and fishing happening in the NL. He has visited a few times and just can't get over the fact that my neighbors from across the alley can look into my backyard if they are on the 2nd floor for example Something that is completely normal for me! Also, he would have the language barrier, and I don't, so it only made sense to have me move to the US.
  5. Daphne .
    I am one of those people. I can have dual citizenship but have no interest in becoming a US Citizen. My reason is that the US doesn’t feel like my home and I don’t feel any connection to it, so don’t feel like a citizen anyway. I want to keep that distance (and yes, I am aware that this will mean dealing with USCIS for the rest of my life :)) . I am a Dutch citizen and will always only stay a Dutch citizen. My reasons might make no sense to other people, but I feel very strongly about them.
  6. Daphne .
    But for people who are not necessarily interested in becoming a US Citizen (I am one of them), this kind of sucks... I feel pressured into filing the N-400 now, only to get my I-751 moving.
  7. Daphne .
    That would be even better! I will take the 48 YEAR extension letter for now
  8. Daphne .
    This is insane... But I have international travel coming up and my 24 month extension is expiring later this year, so I am fine. I just hope that they will actually send updated extension letters for existing petitions!
  9. Daphne .
    You can still go ahead and file for the adjustment of status, but waiting this long was very irresponsible.
  10. Daphne .
    It could take anywhere up to 90 days. You can check to see if it was produced/sent on your USCIS account (if you have one) and sign up for Informed Delivery to see if it’s on the way.
  11. Daphne .
    They can get married here (check the requirements with the state), she can leave the US after the wedding and start the CR1. I also got married in the US, left the US and we filed for the CR1
  12. Daphne .
    Process here:
  13. Daphne .
    It is a more kosher way of doing it for sure, but they’ll still need to be prepared for some scrutiny (for reasons already mentioned in this thread).
  14. Daphne .
    Just look at it like this:of all the potential new partners who live in the US (including US Citizens), they happen to stumble upon somebody who is from the same native country on a tourist visa in the US and they want to file for an adjustment of status.
  15. Daphne .
    You can do it from inside the US. You will not be able to work or travel outside of the US ( so you won’t be able to travel back to your home country for weddings, funerals, etc) for many months. I am sure that you’re not thinking about that now, but the adjustment of status process is not a walk in the park. From your post, I do get the feeling that this was more planned than you are letting on though.
  16. Daphne .
    Okay, well then you can go ahead and start the adjustment of status.
  17. Daphne .
    You can get married in the US but just being married doesn’t grant you immigration benefits. The best thing to do (in my opinion) is to get married, leave the US after the wedding and start the CR1. This way, you will be free to work and travel immediately upon arriving in the US on your approved visa. You mention that you have a new job, and that is great. Keep that job because that will make it a little easier to continue to vist the US.
  18. Daphne .
    There is no guarantee that they will even look at it so I wouldn’t upload additional info (especially if it could potentially hinder your case). They will send you an RFE if they want to see more evidence.
  19. Daphne .
    Even if USCIS approved the I-130, there are still 2 additional stages to complete (NVC and Embassy), so the journey is not over yet. Applications don’t automatically change to AOS.
  20. Daphne .
    I sure hope they will because mine is expiring later this year.. If they do, I received them all!
  21. Daphne .
    I am 17 months in and still counting.. For whatever reason my case is being processed at NBC.
  22. Daphne .
    I assume you are filing for a spouse who is currently outside of the US? https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition/step-2-begin-nvc-processing.html
  23. Daphne .
    You can check USCIS processing times here:https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/. Select the correct form and the California service center. Also know that the USCIS stage is only the 1st stage (of 3)
  24. Daphne .
    Oh, so they filed online. Any address on the bottom of the receipt notice?
  25. Daphne .
    The first 3 letters of your receipt notice stand for the processing center.
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