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  1. OldUser
    Right, another reason to start from scratch. OP, make sure both parents petition you. Considering long wait, this helps if one of the parents passes away meanwhile. Hopefully both parents are alive and healthy by the time you will be processed, but you never know
  2. OldUser
    I'd also write a cover letter stating reasons why he doesn't need a sponsor, citing relevant quotes from USCIS manual and / or form instructions
  3. OldUser
    @Ryanya one thing to keep in mind, when it comes to receiving green card timelines: K-1 processing time = I-129F (10-18 months) + DS-160 (depends on consulate) + Adjustment of Status(6-18 months) VS CR-1 / IR-1 processing time = I-130 (14-20 months) + DS-260 (depends on consulate). Once spouse enters on immigrant visa, they are green holders immediately, unlike K-1 who need to wait for extra 6-18 months. Yes, CR-1 / IR-1 need to wait 90 days to get actual GC in mail, but they have stamp in their passport proving legal status. And their clock for naturalization starts with entry VS for K-1 only when adjustment of status is completed.
  4. OldUser
    I suppose can show utility bills, lease, bank statements listing the address. But ID is way simpler.
  5. OldUser
    I think you're starting over. Green card holders are required to file taxes every year on world wide income too...
  6. OldUser
    How? On green card? On other visa? On visa waiver programme?
  7. OldUser
    How did you abandon it? Did you file I-407? Did you just not renew green card?
  8. OldUser
    Yes No, you cannot stay in the US waiting for green card just because I-130 got filed. You need to have other legal status to be in the US. You won't receive GC if you stay in the US out of status. Doesn't matter. Those things don't give you legal status.
  9. OldUser
    Many years, probably around 10 if you are unmarried. If you are married or will get married while waiting, it will take even longer. Right now, similar cases filed in December 2016 are being worked on.
  10. OldUser
    Yes, you most likely will be asked for it. You can say your ID expired. Or you can renew it and show to officer. It's your choice. The more IDs you have, the easier life is in general.
  11. OldUser
    You can always try
  12. OldUser
    Yes, this is normal practice. With few rare exceptions, nobody gets approval on the spot nowadays.
  13. OldUser
    Interesting. I see that UK updated rules saying remote work is OK as long as it's not the main reason of the visit
  14. OldUser
    That's nice. Do you need any particular visa for this? Or can enter as an American without visa or other citizen with ETA etc?
  15. OldUser
    Would Canada be OK with that? I'm not sure what laws apply there...
  16. OldUser
    Parole in place is only available to certain undocumented people, primarily spouses, children or parents of US military personnel. Are you in this category? I never heard of anybody getting parole in place. Typically it's people who are out of status for decades with somebody in the military as outlined above.
  17. OldUser
    Interesting, good to know! The other problem may be preclerance airports - Dublin, Toronto Pearson... The CBP there have a lot more discretion and can reject easier than when you're physically on US soil. I'd keep that in mind too. And I wouldn't say it's a walk in the park with US CBP every time too. Without original you may be put in secondary if you get particular officer who is not satisfied with copy of extension letter. This could be few hours of not so fun time in a small room. I would never recommend travelling without the letter.
  18. OldUser
    This is unlikely going to happen, unfortunately. You can meet relatives outside of the US if they can travel somewhere. The plan of your wife going to the US during Christmas break this year is not realistic. The chances of this happening are close to 0.
  19. OldUser
    You need to have at least 18 months total days in the US in the last 3 years to be eligible. Right now you are not eligible. So if you don't travel internationally for the next 6 months, you'll qualify to apply. But then I would not travel until you become a citizen because you'd be barely meeting requirements and any more or less long trip can make you ineligible.
  20. OldUser
    Yes, this is true. How does make it easier? Are you not flying?
  21. OldUser
    My extension letter (I-797) was printed on green watermarked paper. I didn't have online copy, but hard copy (I-797C) wasn't the same, it was black & white and not protected.
  22. OldUser
    Wow this is amazing! Haven't seen this yet! This should remove any excuses not providing enough evidence due to costs of printing or heavy packets!
  23. OldUser
    ADIT stamp has a few drawbacks: - It is only valid for 1 year. So you'd have to get it again - Many times, you will be asked to surrender expired physical green card to get stamp. And this means, even if you get extension letter later, it will be useless as it cannot extend validity of stamp. I'd get stamp if you urgently need it, but give some time because you never know how fast you can get InfoPass appointment.
  24. OldUser
    Absolutely list all other names. I always disclosed them and had 0 issue. I could have issues if I tried to hide it.
  25. OldUser
    Congratulations @EarlyAnxious! Thank you for the detailed report. It was smart to get passport card! I hope you got a large passport book too?
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