Jump to content

OldUser

Members
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    8,226

  • Joined

  • Last visited

  • Days Won

    45

 Content Type 

Everything posted by OldUser

  1. OldUser
    You apply for I-130 in any case. Then you'll either be IR1 or CR1 when visa is issued.
  2. OldUser
    Agreed, it's very possible.
  3. OldUser
    Absolutely not. That N-400 is dead on arrival (if under 3 year rule). The spouses have to live in marital union all the way until oath. Divorce in progress contradicts it.
  4. OldUser
    N-400 under 3 year rule is not an option with divorce in progress or finalized. You'd have to notify USCIS about divorce and convert I-751 petition from filed jointly to divorce waiver. If you get I-751 approved without telling USCIS about the divorce, it can become a big problem when trying to naturalize.
  5. OldUser
    Did the RFE mention replying by uploading or did it give instructions for mailing response?
  6. OldUser
    Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your experience. I guess you didn't get extension approved, but the I-751 (Removal of conditions) approved? Extension (I-797) comes automatically after filing I-751.
  7. OldUser
    Why are you applying under 3 year rule and not under 5 year rule? The latter is much easier.
  8. OldUser
    Cover letter could have been uploaded to N-400 online application. Sorry you had to go through this experience. This is why I'm bringing a lawyer to the interview even though I have an easy case. I'm yet to hear a story about IO treating applicants like this in a presence of a lawyer. You're almost done. Whether IO liked it or not, you had a right to file N-400 with I-751 pending.
  9. OldUser
    Did you tell security you had N-400 based on marriage to US citizen? I guess the experience varies by office.
  10. OldUser
    @Cornflake thank you for posting the experience. I already wrote it somewhere, US citizenship is the biggest immigration benefit USCIS can grant and cannot easily revoke. I disagree with the sentiment shared by many that N-400 is the easiest part of immigration. I also posted my observation somewhere before: if you bring a lot of evidence, you're rarely asked for it; but if you bring the bare minimum - they'll ask for evidence in a lot of cases. I see the pile of evidence as insurance policy. Good luck! The good news is, you can sue USCIS if you don't receive a decision within 60 days.
  11. OldUser
    You should include all children. There's a checkbox whether this child is applying for ROC with you. If the child is a US citizen, you leave this box unchecked.
  12. OldUser
    Did you request combo when filing N-400 in cover letter? Or did you ask for combo on the day of interview? If the latter, no surprise IO was annoyed. The good news, if you don't hear anything in the next 60 days, you can sue USCIS for decision (Writ of Mandamus). Also, did you have spouse with you?
  13. OldUser
    I get the complex history. At the same time I'm putting myself in the shoes of a person stuck somewhere without water and food. I'd gladly accept help from anybody, regardless of their race, age, religion, policial views. But maybe I have a simplified view and some people would prefer to suffer because of political convictions.
  14. OldUser
    Too sad when the pride gets in the way of helping regular folks under rubbles. I know some may hate this comment, but I can't help not to express my view (which is worth $0.02). Same goes to Russia - Ukraine, Israel - Gaza etc etc. To sad seeing people suffering because of ambitions and disputes.
  15. OldUser
    Yes, she should absolutely have up to date address on state ID. I don't know whether it makes any sense filing for the first move now. I'd only file for the most recent move.
  16. OldUser
    Congratulations ! You could have taken spouse with you. Usually it helps with N-400 under 3 year rule. The spouse may not be allowed in the same room, but they can be waiting in waiting area.
  17. OldUser
    Have you started looking for a joint sponsor? The due date for 2023 is April 15. With extension it is further, but it doesn't help your case.
  18. OldUser
    Typically the process begins with filing I-130 and I-130A forms.
  19. OldUser
    Normal. It can take months before you hear anything.
  20. OldUser
    The estimates is a random number. You can get approval on Monday or you can keep waiting.
  21. OldUser
    Normal. It can take months before you get EAD / AP (if you filed). Or silence for another 6-9 months, then either decision on the case, RFE or interview notice.
  22. OldUser
    For immigration you have to disclose it even if your record is sealed, expunged etc etc. You'll always have to tell about it.
  23. OldUser
    This is normal. You should receive GC soon. Typically, you first receive approval letter which tells you not to travel without new GC and 2-3 weeks later you should get GC itself.
  24. OldUser
    Not sure what you mean?
  25. OldUser
    Are you applying under 5 year rule? If yes, and you don't have a pending I-751, then you don't need to upload bank statements at all. Only tax return transcripts for the last 5 years, front and back of GC etc etc. On the other hand, if you're applying under 3 year rule, then submit as much evidence or bonafide marriage including bank statements, utility bills etc. In this case building a strong case throwing every relevant evidence in application is a good thing.
×
×
  • Create New...