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  1. OldUser
    This status is known to be largely inaccurate. It can say 2 months and in reality take another 6-8-10. I was under impression you were already married. If you're only about to get married in few months, that's definitely a complicating factor. Good luck!
  2. OldUser
    It's unlikely you're going to be asked much about marriage when applying for N-400 under 5 year rule. But you alway may be asked about it. Be prepared to talk about it using short, direct answers. If you're worried, you can always bring a lawyer to the interview. A good lawyer will point out irrelevant questions to IO if IO gets too curious.
  3. OldUser
    The wording can be removed much earlier than than this, once GC is in hand (even conditional)
  4. OldUser
    Why can't she get H-4 while you're waiting for your adjustment in the US, then come and also adjust? As I said, I'm not super familiar with the process, but from what I understand, dependants can always get visa after H1B visa holder.
  5. OldUser
    Now we can see why USCIS is paying extra attention to your naturalization certificate. During your naturalization process, did you mention divorce to USCIS / CIS? Also, you said earlier the cert should have said single, but you were divorced. Those are different things.
  6. OldUser
    First and foremost... Make sure both US citizen and their spouse green card holder go to this interview. Bring all evidence of bonafide marriage with you and be ready to talk about relationship and each other. You'll likely get a "combo" interview, which will consist of two parts. First part would be I-751 together followed by N-400 by immigrant only.
  7. OldUser
    I think the reason why it was suggested is because OP's friend cannot afford a lawyer and there's probably not much estate to split after 2 month marriage.
  8. OldUser
    I'd consult with lawyers your employer provided. To me this seems risky. Whenever you deviate from golden path, you're risking confusing USCIS. Sometimes, it's hard to get their attention if you want to do something atypical. I may be missing something (not an expert in this area), but why do you need to withdraw I-485 if she wants to join you on H-4?
  9. OldUser
    Not sure about M-1 part but generally, I-693 can be submitted later in the process. Many get request for evidence (RFE) if not submitted initially. Ideally, you want to submit it initially becausd RFEs delay case processing. Sometimes, USCIS issues NOID (notice of intent to deny) or outright denial instead of RFE. Medical typically takes a few hours to arrange and do, at least in big cities. Good luck!
  10. OldUser
    And one more point: your profile says Pakistan. I'm sorry to tell you, but this is one of the places whose N-400 applicants face prejudice and as a result higher bar to meet for naturalization. I cannot see your plan of staying close to the max of allowed time outside the US helping you to naturalize. Either way, make sure to have a good record of all foreign trips, date departed and arrived plus supporting evidence. This is going to be important during naturalization.
  11. OldUser
    Your residence will be questioned. Be prepared to defend it. Do you own a property in the US or do you have a lease you're intending to keep? Are you going to keep a job or business in the US? Those are also important factors to adjudicator. Additionally, don't forget about marital union for US naturalization under 3 year rule. If you're in the US for 6 months while your spouse is back in different country with kids, immigration officer may ding you on this one as you're supposed to live with US citizen in marital union to be naturalized. The break of marital union is not as well defined as break of continuous residence and can be interpreted by IO to fit their agenda.
  12. OldUser
    I don't believe this is going to fly as your are outside the US. The chance of getting another student visa is 1% in my opinion. Others may have a different view.
  13. OldUser
    Can you please copy / paste quote from the article? All I read was some students may be out of status for years without being immediately caught. Of course when you're out of status you're accruing unlawful presence.
  14. OldUser
    You did. The moment SEVIS is terminated you're out of status.
  15. OldUser
    Based on what? Was your SEVIS record terminated? Did you abandon school? Often, visa is expired but you're in valid status. If you were indeed out of status, you would be in trouble and likely won't get another visa.
  16. OldUser
    Agreed, it all depends on how taxes are filed.
  17. OldUser
    NOAs are not that useful for airport (other than I-797 when filing I-751 extending validity of GC and few others). But to applicant and USCIS they are important.
  18. OldUser
    What is attorney's opinion on all of this? Why aren't they handling the case? Did attorney know about naturalization certificate issue? Was this discussed when filing I-129F?
  19. OldUser
    While I-693 doesn't have fees for filing, it's not free. You have to find a civil surgeon approved by USCIS and go through paid medical exam. You can search for civil surgeons here - https://www.uscis.gov/tools/find-a-civil-surgeon Please take I-864 seriously. Both incorrect medical and incorrect I-864 are probably most frequent reasons for case denials. Overall, there's definitely positive things about your case progressing but make sure to get both forms right!
  20. OldUser
    Whatever is said over the phone has no legal binding. Did USCIS ever send you letter assuring you they'll decide I-290B within 90 days?
  21. OldUser
    Would you trust this answer? I wouldn't. Come together for combo. You're right preparing for it. While not guaranteed, it's better for wife to be with you and combo doesn't happen VS her being there alone with officer trying to conduct combo.
  22. OldUser
    While true, the reason many recommend assuming is to ensure one brings US citizen spouse. One thing is to be disappointed immigrant, but much worse is a dissapointed immigration officer interviewing the immigrant asking for spouse who's not there!
  23. OldUser
    Bring the spouse regardless. You don't want surprises on the day.
  24. OldUser
    Congrats! Yes, you got approved without interview.
  25. OldUser
    Normal 4-10 weeks
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