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  1. OldUser
    I-130 can be filed online. Not sure about I-130A
  2. OldUser
    Awesome that it worked. Each case is unique. My friend, living in the same city, with pretty much same immigration history, same country of origin, same occupation, same age submitted I-751 two weeks later than me - got approved 4-5 months earlier than me. Neither of us had interview, nor RFE. Same case pattern - different timeline. The USCIS processing time changed from 7 to 12, then to over 14 months, then to 17. Took 20 in my case. I could have tried VJ estimates, I doubt they would be anywhere accurate.
  3. OldUser
    It's possible that you'll never receive a 10 year GC and you'll be naturalized before that. Once you submit N-400, I-751 will still be worked on in the background. It's just very low priority for USCIS.
  4. OldUser
    I'd be the devil's advocate and suggest filing under 5 year rule at the in October this year considering proximity. It's much easier application, no need to reprove marriage. No US citizen spouse required at the interview. Yes, the fee may be slightly higher, but it'd take it for an easier case.
  5. OldUser
    I-130 is worthless without I-485. Until they can be both filed electronically, my preference would be filing both together on paper. Of course people file I-130 electronically and get approved every day. There's pros and cons to each approach.
  6. OldUser
    Hi @Henrinawrocki thanks for the update. I think the smart thing to do before filing N-400 is to file FOIA request asking for ALL immigration files. In the response, if you see your request and documentation about divorce in the file - it's pretty safe to proceed with naturalization. If you don't get any info about divorce in FOIA response, as if they never took it into consideration, then I'd lawyer up and proceed very carefully with N-400. You may need to prove you sent the docs etc etc and it would not be a simple case. Good luck!
  7. OldUser
    Neither is accurate. Past processing times cannot guarantee future processing times. It's like predicting stock prices.
  8. OldUser
    No longer married, applying under 5 year rule. It's not required in your case.
  9. OldUser
    If not biometrics reuse, the letter he was sent I-797C could have had the code...
  10. OldUser
    That was unfortunate timing... He should have filed after moving using new address. USPS forwarding works 50% of the time. I was moving as my I-751 got approved. Nothing worked. USPS forwarding, mail intercept, hold mail... All failed and GC showed at old address. If he has connection to somebody living at / managing old address, he should reach out and see what mail they received. It's possible to USCIS to send further notices to new address after they process AR-11. It's also possible for them to keep sending everything to the old address. I guess son put old address in I-751?
  11. OldUser
    Yes, nowadays it's rare. Before they used to come together as a combo card.
  12. OldUser
    I assumed OP's son already has extension letter (I-797). I-797C might be for biometrics reuse. I only received a copy for that one (C)
  13. OldUser
    Strangely enough OP seems to be filing I-130. I thought he was a petioner. If beneficiary, I agree, he should not be filling these forms.
  14. OldUser
    Did you commit some crime in the past? Typically that's when a petitioner would be requried going through biometrics.
  15. OldUser
    Good luck! I think it's worth investigating how to obtain US citizenship certificate. You never know when you can get asked for that in the future. It's much more solid proof for some things, especially if your mother loses her documentation proving how you are a citizen. Or when she passes away and you won't get all the papers. Technically, any time in the future, like 30 years later you may be asked to reprove how you are a US citizen when renewing passport. At that point you'd have to find the same docs your mother used to get you a passport OR just show the citizenship certificate.
  16. OldUser
    They cannot just board the plane and come without visa unfortunately. What are others doing in the same situation? I cannot advice, it's not a usual case. Maybe their files need to be transferred to an embassy in another country where they can attend the interview. Not sure...
  17. OldUser
    What makes you think it won't work? Did you click the link I provided? When you select: An Adult Original Foreign Born US Citizen It lists all the documents accepted. Among them US passport and foreign birth certificate.
  18. OldUser
    Somebody from Haiti needs to have a valid visa to enter the US on Haitian passport. Depending on visa the length of allowed stay will be different. The maximum stay on visitor visa is 180 days. Work or student visa may allow to stay longer for different purposes.
  19. OldUser
    EAD is another form of ID. Even if the minor cannot work, it would help as EAD would be proof of identity.
  20. OldUser
    US passport and birth certificate is what you need to get SSN.
  21. OldUser
    What do you mean through adult transmission? What documentation did you provide to get US passport? Based on list here, you should be able to provide your Canadian birth certificate and US passport : https://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/ss5doc.htm
  22. OldUser
    Once you submit I-751, he may be scheduled for biometrics appointment where he'd get fingerprinted
  23. OldUser
    A wild guess, 1-6 months? Do you monitor any threads / groups for people who're going to have an interview in Sydney? They may give you an idea.
  24. OldUser
    I don't know whether it's lack of training or deliberate tactic to get people off the phone - a lot of USCIS tier 1 agents would tell you incorrect information. I'd imagine if you give them any clue such as "should I cancel payment"?, they'd reply "yes". If you asked them whether you should leave the US, they'd advise you to. My theory is they're underpaid, undertrained and have a goal of answering XX number of calls an hour. If they answer lower number they get penalized. I cannot explain otherwise why so many times their advise hurt VJ members.
  25. OldUser
    It happens when USCIS reuses biometrics and doesn't require going to appointment. But it's only my assumption, I'd request missing notice.
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