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  1. OldUser
    You're correct about this one too. Though it doesn't mean somebody can get spend as much time outside of the US as they wish. Few weeks / months a year is OK. However, LPR is expected to live in the US for majority of time (ideally 9+ months and definitely over 6 months). Otherwise they cannot naturalize and may lose GC.
  2. OldUser
    You're correct about choice for US citizens. It's not a choice for LPR, as living outside the US puts this status at risk.
  3. OldUser
    If the Resident Since on your GC is 03/28/2022, you can apply for citizenship under 3 year rule on 03/28/2025 minus 90 days, which is 12/28/2025. Considering it's a Saturday, I'd just apply the first week of January 2025. Make sure you have at least 18 months of presence in the US, never had trips over 6 months and your marriage is strong and bonafide. E.g. you never separated from your US citizen spouse etc. They also need to be a US citizen for at least 3 years when you apply.
  4. OldUser
    Sorry about that... Yeah one of the main reasons to become a US citizen is to never deal with USCIS again (unless sponsoring somebody else).
  5. OldUser
    There's always a risk but it's hard to predict. As you spend more time in the US, the risk goes down.
  6. OldUser
    You need to calculate days in the US since April 2022. If you'll have less than 18 months when you try applying, you'll have to wait until you have physical presence under 3 or 5 year rule.
  7. OldUser
    No AOS => No I-864 => No I-865
  8. OldUser
    No need to get new card, but immigration status may need to be updated at SSA.
  9. OldUser
    Not getting social security benefits or incorrect immigration status when performing I-9 verification... It's not worth risking it.
  10. OldUser
    Unlikely, but you may be asked to sign an affidavit your GC and other docs were not sold / transfered to someone else / misused. What did you do with EAD, GC, other docs? Did you destroy them / toss them?
  11. OldUser
    4-8 weeks is a reasonable turnaround time for USCIs
  12. OldUser
    Sorry to hear it. Yes, credit cards declining is a common issue.
  13. OldUser
    Form I-90 is used to replace GC. It can take a while to get it fixed. No interview will be required as far as I know.
  14. OldUser
    Why didn't you include I-864 in AOS packet? This is a vital form. AOS won't progress without it and certainly cannot be approved. No reason to file I-865 since you haven't established sponsorship yet.
  15. OldUser
    As a sponsor, you need to send I-865 by mail within 30 days of moving. LPR has to file AR-11 online within 10 days of moving.
  16. OldUser
    What do you mean by that? There's several conditions to be eligible under 3 year rule: - Be present at least 18 months as LPR in the US in the last 3 years - Be married to a US citizen for at least 3 years, and the citizen should be a citizen all of those 3 years. Also make sure you live in marital union all 3 years (e.g. not living separately, have long breaks from each other etc) - Not have any trips over 6 months in the last 3 years
  17. OldUser
    As far as I know, you can include step children in the same form as your wife. There's a question on form for each child, whether they're removing conditions too.
  18. OldUser
    I'd think DOS takes care of selecting envelopes and putting mail together. USPS simply collects mail and delivers it. Am I misunderstading the process? I wouldn't think USPS collects stacks of unpackaged passports from DOS and then puts them in envelopes. Knowing how important the document is, DOS should have paid a little more to put certificates in better, larger envelopes and have sticker "Do not bend". But they decided to save money...
  19. OldUser
    Experiences in different field offices vary based on VJ stories I read. Some IOs were excited to see US citizens supporting their naturalizing LPR spouses. And some got worked up and asked questions when USC wasn't present in the waiting area. I'd rather be safe then sorry.
  20. OldUser
    Good luck!
  21. OldUser
    Thank you for reminding. So in essence, only male LPRs between 18 and 25 may be required to go to US military... When it comes to US citizenship, I think the circle is much larger for those who'd be serving the US when required. Theoretically, if I understand correctly, under current law LPRs cannot be forced to dig threnches and do something else for defense reasons. But citizens of all genders may be required to. Hence it is part of oath...
  22. OldUser
    Once you become a US citizen you no longer need to update USCIS about your new address, unless you have an active petition or sponsorship for somebody's immigration. You can download and fill the form SS-5. You can take it to Social Security Administration along with US passport and certificate of naturalization to update your status with them. Once they update the status to US citizen, you will receive SS card without restrictions in your mail.
  23. OldUser
    I know this is common, but is this even legal? I thought employer cannot shift the costs associated with legal fees / filing fees to an immigrant.
  24. OldUser
    Military service is not applicable to LPRs. Getting out of US tax net is easier as LPR as it doesn't require US citizenship renounciation. In addition, it looks like kids (under 16) are still not required to file taxes as they're probably not earning anything just yet. But if they naturalize, they will have to file in few years the moment they get their first job.
  25. OldUser
    It adds responsibility to defend the US in case of military conflict. It requires filing US taxes no matter where you live. So it does take away few freedoms, while giving other opportunities. @mam521 rightfully noted the kids didn't live in the US and it could add challenges to the process.
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