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If you will be physically in Vietnam, you have to disclose your real physical address. You cannot put US address when you don't stay in the US, that may be seen as a shady move. You can and should specify US mailing address in the mailing field if you want receive mail to US address instead of Vietnam.

Hi @ChrisMcFisch it's not very common to have I-751 pending since 2019 in 2024. There are few people who had issues removing conditions due to divorce, fraud allegations etc. I would focus on getting I-751 approved and only then think of going outside the US for long period of time. Your application may be headed to denial and travelling now (or while I-751 pending) won't help. I'd either explore DIY Writ of Mandamus or pay a lawyer to get clarity.

Same here, I was never able to update expiration when I was on conditional green card. Tried walking to enrollment center twice, and both times they refused to do anything. Didn't dare just updating date online, but now I see people reporting doesn't work. Few times facial recognition worked at Global Entry kiosks, many other times I had to see a person. Still saved me time compared to regular line.

Typically you need to go through entire medical exam and civil surgeon will have to sign forms for USCIS. What is medical exemption letter? As far as I'm aware a private doctor cannot make any determinations about exams for USCIS, simply doesn't have an authority for that.

Keep us updated. Looks like left hand doesn't know about what the right hand doing. Attaching copy of I-751 receipt when filing N-400 theoretically reduces the chances of your scenario with two interviews happening.

The acronym "ARC" stands for "Alien Registration Card" (also called Permanent Resident Card or Green Card.) That stamp in your passport means you were readmitted into the country on your ARC as an "LPR" (Lawful US Permanent Resident.)

The level of effort / cost may be too much to pursue visitor's visa. Agreed, it's time to explore other great places.

Another vote for this

You broke continuous residency by staying outside the US for over 6 months. You'll have to wait for 3 years again. You can file 90 days early.

Yes

Its should be similar experience.

If you're confident in your persuasion skills, you can bring passport and marriage certificate to explain the name difference.

Another week or two before starting to worry. Then you can file https://egov.uscis.gov/e-request/displayNDNForm.do; jsessionid=08E5FD1FD9BC*****************6F3?sroPageType=ndn&entryPoint=init

Did you attach copy of I-751 receipt when applying for N-400?

Credit cards get routinely declined, checks are preferred.

Her status doesn't expire, just a proof of status (GC) would have expired. But since you have extension letter, she has proof of status until 2028 😊

Did you moce after filing? USCIS sent 48 month extension letters to everybody with pending I-751. If you moved and never received one, you may have a problem. You can request replacement here https://egov.uscis.gov/e-request/displayNDNForm.do?sroPageType=ndn&entryPoint=init You can also schedule InfoPass appointment and get a I-551 stamp. Any plans applying for citizenship?

This is just a glitch in USCIS system. If you read VJ, you'll see many people are experiencing the same.

Wait for packet to be returned to you and resubmit with correct payment.

If you are out of status, you can be theoretically detained by ICE. But in reality, if you refile AOS you'll most likely be OK.

Are you adjusting based on marriage to US citizen?

Only federal tax return transcripts from IRS website

I would like to discuss pros and cons of all payment methods one can use to pay USCIS fees. Here's my view and understanding so far. Credit Card Pros: - Can earn miles / points / cashback - Can spread the payments (think of 0% APR intro + 10% effective cashback in the first year etc) - You know when USCIS charges it Cons: - Requires a credit history and card - Payment can be easily denied due to suspicious charge (yes, USCIS fees can be viewed as suspicious by bank IT systems) or hitting the limit. USCIS won't retry charging it. Personal Check Pros: - Money stays in your account for longer. Can earn some interest on it - You know exactly when it was cashed - Sometimes USCIS write / stamp case number as they endorse the check. You may learn case number before you receive text message / mail / update. More relevant for forms like I-485 which can only be filed on paper as of today. Cons: - Requires checking account - Requires discipline from person paying, e.g. maintaining the right balance to cover all payments and USCIS fees. - Requires knowledge how to use it 😃 - Doesn't earn rewards Cashier's Check Pros: - The fees are going to be covered for sure, since the amount is already withdrawn from bank account Cons: - Can be difficult or impossible to cancel, recover funds if lost or other reason - Sometimes costs money (depending on bank and bank account) - Not possible to know when cashed (correct if I'm wrong) - Doesn't earn rewards Money Order Pros: - Can be purchased at USPS and other places. Doesn't require bank account. - Guarantees funds to cover fees Cons: - Costs money - Depending on issuer, may be able to track / cancel etc but not always - Doesn't earn rewards Questions for you: 1. Did I miss any payment methods? 2. Did I miss any pros or cons for any payment method? 3. What other payment methods you wish USCIS accepted? (crypto, financing, Zelle, Venmo, Paypal, wire, etc etc) 4. What's your preferred payment method and why? 4a. If you prefer credit cards, is it because of rewards or is it because you can pay over time? Or is it because you never wrote a check? 4b. If you prefer personal check, is it because you don't have credit card? Or is it because you're worried payment may get denied? Or is it because you used to write checks? Or is it because you want to have money in account for longer? 4d. If you you prefer cashier's check, is it because you're worried your balance may not cover the fees? Any other reason? 4e. If you prefer money order, is it because you don't have a checking account? Is it because you're worried your balance may not covet the fees? Any other reason? Please do not walk by this thread, I'd love to see a good discussion 😊

Just curious to see what beverage is more popular among all of us