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  1. OldUser
    Doesn't matter in this case, you needed to physically live together as married couple for 3 years. Meaning you could not use early filing window to file, because you would be below 3 years of living together. Challenging it is pointless, USCIS followed the law. Just refile when both conditions are true: - She's been a resident for 3 years - She lived in marital union with US citizen for 3 years. And US citizen has been a citizen for all 3 years.
  2. OldUser
    This is correct when you apply for SSN before even marrying, right after entering the US. Once married, SSA typically doesn't issue SSN until immigrant has EAD or GC. Only one SSN is given for life. If foreigner already has SSN, no new SSN will be issued.
  3. OldUser
    They don't even know the contents of packet. They cannot reject or accept something they haven't seen yet. And it takes them weeks just to see it. The packet is most likely sitting in a large room with thousands of other packets as we speak.
  4. OldUser
    Yes, the sooner the better. Right after marriage is a good idea. Ideally before the legal status expires. Otherwise spouse will be out of status and subject to deportation.
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    I'm aware of this calculator, USCIS is doing something nice there, which they aren't even required to do by law. Even if OP used this calculator, he would have put Resident Since date + 3 years in the date field, but ignored other messages saying all other criteria should be met such as living in marital union. This calculator can be improved by asking questions: - 3 or 5 years rule - How many days spent outside the US - If 3 year rule, when started living together - Any trips over 180 days But again, this is not a service USCIS is required to provide. I think I may build one for fun myself one day...
  7. OldUser
    If I could go back in time, I would have told you to send forms / file electronically at least 3 days after 90 day window opens, maybe even a week after. And definitely take into account time living together as a married couple for 3 year rule filing. This is common. You cannot blame USCIS for this. They're not required by law to provide any sort of calculators, advice when to file etc. It's up to immigrant to understand and prove they're eligible for immigration benefit. The N-400 can be filed again.
  8. OldUser
    Yes, it is a close call even for household size of 2... What is the household size in your case?
  9. OldUser
    This is normal, these glitches occur sometimes causing "ghost updates". You may get a real update in few days, or may not. I wouldn't worry about it too much, just keep an eye on status and further communication.
  10. OldUser
    Follow up question: did you pay a notario / paralegal to submit your paperwork? For future cases I highly recommend either hiring a real immigration lawyer or doing it yourself... Do not trust your immigration journey to somebody who has no clue what they're doing.
  11. OldUser
    @nikaM yes this is wrong. You can download Tax Return Transcipt from IRS website. What was sent is Account Transcript, and it's not what USCIS needs for I-864.
  12. OldUser
    It's frowned upon by many immigration officers as it looks as an attempt to extend legal status by all means. People are right raising the concern. With new administration, USCIS is likely going to be stricter on many things. I wouldn't walk into interview without a lawyer. This is all based on understanding she lived and studied in the US for 10+ years
  13. OldUser
    Whatever evidence of living together and combining finances you have - include it with initial submission to reduce chance of RFE, interview and delays.
  14. OldUser
    It is normal. It can take 8-10 weeks to get receipt for filing a new case. If we could go back in time, I'd recommend using personal check for payment. There's way too many reports on VJ about charges on credit cards getting flagged as fradulent and the entire packet gets returned...
  15. OldUser
    @nikaM do you have any dependants on your taxes? What's the household size you put?
  16. OldUser
    This can take 8 weeks easily nowadays. Using credit cards is risky, if we could back in time, I'd recommend using personal check. I'd start worrying around January 20th onwards...
  17. OldUser
    I'm sorry you had to go through this.
  18. OldUser
    She didn't know a single figure... Couldn't answer anything. No wonder why USCIS takes forever to decide on cases. Just sad.
  19. OldUser
    Do not worry about estimated times. MyProgress tab is source of useless, inaccurate information. Many people saw it disappear. It may reappear in the future. There's often maintenance related to it or outages. Your case is processing normal. You should not expect rapid updates within 1 month of submitting biometrics. The next update will likely be either be RFE or interview, and it's likely going to be at least 3 months away from now, maybe 6-9 months. There will be nothing in between and you'll see estimates jumping from few days to several months for no reason.
  20. OldUser
    I-130 is form completed by US citizen. I-130A is form completed by foreign spouse. So when it says "you / your" keep the context in mind. 1. Yes, these are questions about your spouse employment history outside the US.
  21. OldUser
    The delay is not because you did sonething wrong, it's because it takes them 8-10 weeks to open packet and look at it. Last time it didn't take USCIS 2 months to study your packet. It sat for weeks in their facilty, then somebody opened it, and within few hours replied with rejection and it took a week to get returned by mail.
  22. OldUser
    As the reponses in this thread suggest, police certificate is needed for foreign fiance, the beneficiary.
  23. OldUser
    Real IDs can be obtained by anybody including LPRs and foreign students etc. Enhanced DLs and Real IDs are different things though. Don't want to side track the thread any further, but it's an interesting discussion. Maybe will start a different thread elsewhere.
  24. OldUser
    Sorry to hear you're frustrated, but be prepared for 18+ months. There's new administration coming, and because of this USCIS may be shifting focus to other areas. Make sure to pay for I-131 so he'll have ability to travel overseas without abandoning Adjustment of Status. For example, his mother gets sick back home etc. Make sure to pay for I-765, so he will get work permit. This will not only allow him to work legally while waiting for green card, but also open bank accounts, build credit history, get driver's licence etc. Good luck!
  25. OldUser
    Because his vaccines were not completed in Morocco, he'll need to complete them in the US. He must complete medical exam (form I-693) and submit it with form I-485. If he doesn't do it - his case will be rejected, fees not returned. It's a new change. So he needs to find a civil surgeon and bring all paperwork about vaccinations he has. Here's official website to search civil surgeons: https://www.uscis.gov/tools/find-a-civil-surgeon He will be given any missing vaccines with medical exam for a fee depending on coverage his medical insurance provides. Do not leave civil surgeon without completing all missing vaccinations, it will cost more and cause I-693 rejection.
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