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Not sure I agree with you I-9 instructions say: "Employees may present one selection from List A or a combination of one selection from List B and one selection from List C." List B - DL List C - SS card Those to be presented as List B + List C if don't want to show list A document (GC). I am advocating for List B + List C to avoid showing GC which causes headache. My reply was to your suggestion to not bother with removing conditions on SS card until becoming a citizen which I disagree with. I am not talking about providing other list C docs such as Native American Tribal Travel document because it does not apply to most people I'm addressing this message to (GC holders)

Worth a try, thank you!

There is no such exception, they do not give exceptions for COVID that I know of

One gotcha is SSA office locator does not always show direct office phone number, and instead shows national number for SSA which is not helpful at all. It took me a physical visit to office, where they rejected to see me and wrote real phone # on paper so I could call and schedule appointment. It was a pain

For anybody employed, I highly recommend removing restrictions on SS card when getting GC. This eliminates any potential paranoia from HRs who are obsessed with GC expiration dates and worry too much when conditional GC expires. I just always showed unrestricted SS card and DL for I-9 and never GC to avoid this issue

Wait, how is I-765 related to I-751? Green card holders do not need EAD (I-765)

Typically not an issue, unless marriage was suspiciously shortlived. Immigration officer can ask about circumstances of that divorce, sure. Make sure all or your divorce and marriage certificates with you.

When did she resume her residency? Most likely she will get denied if she broke residency within 5 years prior to filing. There are no special exceptions for COVID

All the best news articles start with this line 😅

Agreed, can't blame the kid, I just kept browsing VJ

I guess I'll pause here 😅 Any thoughts?

1. Yes 2. Normal

Paper check payments are no longer accepted by USCIS! You are right, I-130A is not needed for child

It can take a bit longer than for other applicants

AR-11 AR-11 for change of address Did you file with fee reduction or waiver request?

Yes, they can totally go through phone. Similar to CBP when you cross border

You only complete this section if you want to ask for fee reduction. It is optional. If you want to pay full price, you can leave section 10 blank

Honestly, a risky thing to do (bringing phone). Officer may request to browse texts, social media, other photos...

There is no established process for this. And it would confuse everybody. I mean, I assume you thought long and hard before requesting to change name? It seems a bit strange to me you'd be going back and forth undecisively because of slight increase in time required to do it... I mean, it is a big decision affecting you for many years ahead.

You will be a dual unless you voluntarily give up British citizenship by following the process in the UK.

Not a big deal. Bring an errata sheet to interview and give to officer before interview starts.

Awesome! I always oppose those saying "N-400 is the easiest part". It is the most important part. Congrats on passing it! Make sure to get large passport book (free upgrade) and update status with SSA after naturalizing

90 day early filing only works if you meet other conditions before filing such as living in jurisdiction for 3 months, living in marital union for 3+ years, enough physical presence etc

You are right, I am always very optimistic with my estimates

Here is February 2026 visa bulletin https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2026/visa-bulletin-for-february-2026.html Looks like right now they are processing cases filed in November 2016. So I guess at least 10 years, more likely 15+, unless they are from Mexico or Philippines, those will take over 20 years