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  1. OldUser
    Today's WAC update for 23xxx range (as of 11:44 AM PT): 1 x approval in lower range 2 x approvals in upper range USCIS logic is a mistery, as always.
  2. OldUser
    This is a 9 year old thread. The user hasn't logged in since 2014. Don't expect answers, better open your own thread with the question.
  3. OldUser
    Worst case, your wife has to go to SSA in person and apply for SSN if it doesn't arrive soon. Were all the relevant boxes checked to obtain SSN?
  4. OldUser
    @IAmKhaye I wouldn't worry about BC, as @Mike E pointed out based on his experience. I've seen others also not having issues with it. You can postpone N-400 until you get replacement BC, but I wouldn't do it. Why won't you apply for N-400, and at the same time, work on obtaining stepchild's BC? It may not be needed now, but it's a crucial document for the child in the future.
  5. OldUser
    It's always best to give USCIS all evidence, so IO get's chance to review it before your N-400 interview and approve you quicker. You can upload it under Additional Evidence.
  6. OldUser
    Thank you for the stats, I wonder how many cases were stuck in "Decision cannot be made" limbo. Do you reckon 5% or less?
  7. OldUser
    Please no AI 😅 I played with Chat GPT for a while, and while it kind of gives you an impression it understands what texts are all about, it's super silly at times, forgetting what it read another minute. If AI is at this level, I'm not ready for it to decide cases. Though I do think it's used already to some capacity at USCIS issuing RFEs. But human seems to be the last deciding party though. I second your idea of human inspection for denials.
  8. OldUser
    Hi these questions for you to think about, you don't have to reply unless you want any input. You're the only person who can make the right choice here based on your circumstances.
  9. OldUser
    Today's update (as of 4:55 PM) for WAC 23xxx range: 2 x new approval's in lower range 1 x RFE in upper range Let's hope USCIS really focuses and finishes 20xxx, 21xxx and 22xxx ranges soon instead of taking one bite off all the apples...
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    Sounds like a plan! Once in the US, get state ID or DL from DMV. Showing it for I-9 accompanies by unrestricted social security card will help mitigate any issues due to expiring GC. You wouldn't have to show your employer soon to expire GC. Renewals take forever nowadays, and you don't want to employer to jump up and down asking for up to date GC in a year or so.
  11. OldUser
    Do you have a good reason to expedite? How is your case more special than other people's who filed in November 2022 and earlier?
  12. OldUser
    I know what I was thinking at 22: @Leavingtofate I think you can only fly to the US and take a chance. You better do it sooner than later. I wouldn't even leave your current job if they allow you working remotely. Open a bank account, you can open many accounts online nowadays, especially if you have SSN. Provide your sister's address for debit card to arrive. Search for a place to rent. A sympathetic CBP may let you in if you demonstrate enough efforts to establish life in the US (of course not guaranteed).
  13. OldUser
    Hi @Leavingtofate yes, there is a high chance you may get stopped y CBP and issued NTA unless you sign I-407, abandoning your LPR status on the spot. Though, if you're serious about settling in the US for good, you can take your chance and just attempt flying in. You're an LPR until you give it up or immigration judge takes your status away. Note that you probably would have to hang out in the US for 5-7 years until you naturalize before travelling again (to be safe). Not filing US taxes not only can be a problem from immigration standpoint, but also can cause big problems from IRS. What ties did you have to the US while you were away?
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    It helps if LPR spends more time in the US than outside in any given period of time. Not sure whether re-entry permit would be helpful now. It also takes a lot of time to get processed. Maybe @Mike E or @Crazy Catcan suggest?
  15. OldUser
    It's hard to predict. Sometimes it helps, sometimes it hurts. In @Crazy Cat 's case it helped getting I-751 unstuck.
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    Yes, there is a risk since he spend a signigicant amount of time outside of the US. He should be back in the US before 1 year mark or he's risking losing LPR status. Maintaining house and mortgage will help to prove ties to the US, but do not assume this is all he needs and he's good. His clock for naturalization already might have been reset since continuous residence was broken.
  17. OldUser
    OP mentioned software engineering. I doubt many credible IT firms would hire somebody without EAD / work visa / GC / US citizenship.
  18. OldUser
    "All U.S. employers must properly complete Form I-9 for each individual they hire for employment in the United States" https://www.uscis.gov/i-9 I'm sure some employers don't check it, but this is illegal.
  19. OldUser
    Once you get a GC yes, nobody cares as long you can provide unrestricted SS card and up to date state ID / DL during I-9 stage and tell employer you're LPR. But for somebody who is not LPR, how are they going to be employed without completing I-9 and showing valid visa and EAD? What status does your wife have in the US currently? If she cannot maintain the status when I-485 is denied, she can be put it removal or ICE can search for her.
  20. OldUser
    A lot of lawyers start suing after 12-18 months of wait. You clearly waited 45+ months and most lawyers would agree, it's totally fine suing at this point.
  21. OldUser
    That is a weird blanket statement. I work in IT and employers DO care about employee's immigration status. What status do you have right now? Can you maintain it? Does it give you right to work? If your I-485 is denied and you do not have valid status, you're in trouble. You're not adjusting based on marriage to US citizen, so overstay and unauthorized work would not be forgiven, even if another employer decides to sponsor you for GC after first failure.
  22. OldUser
    3-5 months for biometrics. At least this is how long it took at the end of 2021 and end of 2022. There was some improvement in summer 2022, but it was shortlived.
  23. OldUser
    You just have to wait. Either your I-751 is going to be approved without interview, or they will issue RFE or they'll send interview invitation. Good luck!
  24. OldUser
    I wonder if USCIS is having IT issues. People report for several days now inability to check status.
  25. OldUser
    Yes, if you various threads, people report the same. Seems like IT issue at USCIS.
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