Bob in Boston

I think this would be the most effective way to stop a lot of overstays on B2/ESTA. another way for the ones that just want to work make it a Crime to work or not leave on time and issue a federal warrant. Keep that crime out of immigration court. They cant adjust with a blemished criminal record.

We sent it all. Never in the 4 years of our immigration did I have a request for more and only 2 interviews. AOS and Citizen. My wife was a 24 year over stay. For AOS we had a stokes interview ( or were supposed to) Officer looked at our package, asked a few questions of me and one to my wife. Approval by the end of the day, New card being produced. I751 was a 7 month wait.... new card being produced. My point is send it all, leave no questions. The officers love a well prepaired package. Its the mail clerks who have to work harder. Started 4/18 done 5/22

48 months = 4 years

You didnt get a parking ticket, Your car did. Pay it and forget it.

There isnt one

just use one then. List that under Surname on your marriage certificate.

Immigration lawyers don't hang around this site giving free advice. They should though, might learn a few things.

5 years

You should have some paperwork from the N400 which requested a name change. That is your proof.

Did ours online, very easy.

I would call your brother, You dont want to wake up that IRS can of worms.

extension letter and Expired green card worked for us. if you get pushback from clerk ask for a supervisor. They are the Brains of the outfit. Do the real ID upfront, saves problems later.

She went to the Police Station and was questioned, No charges were sought. If there was charges and they were later dropped she would have seen the Judge.being arrested is a formal act which results in charges befor the court. Being questioned is an investigation, and the police determined there will be no charges.

I guess not having pride in one self is not a show stopper for USCIS. The show must go on!

When we had our Oath we brought all our cards and the officer took the current green card and tossed the rest back to us. As far as the Dress this is a once in a lifetime event that millions of people would love to be in your shoes. Dress for sucess as your now a citizen of this country. Make sure to take a photo and stand proud!

You would be smart to get your wifes citizenship befor you move. Will save you many problems in the future. Meanwhile you can spend your time planning , building or whatever so your move is easy. Been there done that. We are in the process of building in her hometown at this point. then we will start being snow birds (6 months here and 6 months there and then decide if we will do full time and sell everything here. Takes a lot of consideration.

My wife was a 24 year overstay, she had her greencard approved 4 hours after interview. (new card being produced) I dont think your overstay is related to the delay. I think it has more to do with background checks and such do to your line of work. Due to your age and Irish citizenship you were around in the days of the IRA and a lot of other firearms related gunrunning and such. ( we had a Boston Irish gang running Guns back in late 80s and early 90s) Maybe that is the extra checks. With the expedite was not time to run them. Its a lot harder to take the green card away after its issued .Another reason is that your in a busy office..... I'm sure that has a lot to do with it. You will also find USCIS marches to the beat of their own drum and its hard to gage your case with others in your same shoes. Each case might appear to be similar but are so different once all the issues are broken down. Good luck and be patient.

its 3 years from the resident since date on your green card minus 90 days. so about Feb of 2025 or so.

Go to a Social Security office and get your unrestricted Card..... When going for a job keep your mouth shut about your greencard. All they need is a licence and SSN card thats unrestricted.

With this I have to agree. Just a feel good Policy to make people think we are safer because of it. No wonder its a decade behind schedule for flying with it only, its worthless.

Thats why I included my state as I went through all this stuff in the past 6 years. Interesting that a federally recognized ID does not have the same requirements nationwide. Guess we file this under "if it makes sense dont do it" practice of the US Government.

In Massachusetts when your green card expires your real Id expires. You then have to bring extension letters to get a new real ID which will expire when your extension letter expires. when you get your ten year card you will get a normal real ID as they are only good for 5 years. Moral of the story being if your not in status you wont have a valid Real ID. So if you have a Real ID the state has checked your immigration status.

One of the best ways to prove you ID is to get a "Real ID" from your dept of Motor Vehicles. It proves where you Live, Your Date of Birth and Your immigration Status as all these documents need to be provided befor you get it. It also alows entry into federal buildings. The ID will expire when your immigration status expires and is renewable with the extension letters. Check it out.

Was the I-130 filled out correctly?

My wife was a 24 year overstay, never had a problem because of it. File your AOS and go from there.