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  1. OldUser
    When I travelled to the US as a tourist in 2010s, I used to get entry stamps. Nowadays, not only the US, but EU and countries around the world go stampless. With US, you have I-94. But I remember one time the history there missed a trip temporarily (showed later), for which I had a stamp in passport. Do you track trips in an app? Perhaps Excel sheet (I did that to track days in and out for N-400). Do you ask for stamps from CBP / border authorities in other countries?
  2. OldUser
    Not me, I think the person hiring a lawyer should talk to lawyers who are going to file VAWA case for them.
  3. OldUser
    No, they'll charge whatever they charge. This is a list to ensure they are real licensed attorneys, not notarios / paralegals / paper preparers. You can talk to multiple of them and see who you're happy with. Good luck!
  4. OldUser
    Congratulations! Don't forget to update status with SSA, get a passport and register to vote 🙂
  5. OldUser
    Hello, what I recommended is a directory listing immigration lawyers who are members of American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). I'm not recommending any particular firm or lawyer. Just giving idea where to find credible lawyers.
  6. OldUser
    How does Philippies birth certificate come into the picture? You said you had US birth certificate
  7. OldUser
    Speed, cost, quality... Usually you can get 2 but not all 3. I'd suggest checking AILA Lawyer search to ensure immigration lawyer (whoever you speak to) is legit.
  8. OldUser
    About explaining oath, yes, it's possible interviewer may ask you questions related to meaning of the words. This typically happens if officers thinks your English is not as fluent. For example, he / she may ask what does it mean to bear arms or what allegience or fidelity is etc.
  9. OldUser
    Busy field office? Pending I-751? Luck?
  10. OldUser
    No, you don't need to remember oath. During ceremony, you will be repeating words after USCIS person.
  11. OldUser
    You can try but it's a hard thing to pull off and can introduce additional challenges. Others can suggest, but I'd just go to consulate in India and get visa if possible.
  12. OldUser
    I'm not 100% sure about this, but isn't requirement for I-90 to be filed on US soil?
  13. OldUser
    Don't apply until it's resolved, otherwise N-400 will be stuck waiting for resolution. If you can pay fine / do whatever to resolve it quicker, I'd do it. Maybe consult a lawyer specializing in traffic violations.
  14. OldUser
    Then it's total made up excuse. How can they lose file in their online database? I never heard of this. 1) Are you from high fraud / unfriendly country? Think Nigeria, Iran, Cuba, Morocco etc. 2) Did you have any criminal past? 3) Did you get GC through marriage which fell apart quickly after becoming LPR? There may be something in your background not making USCIS happy
  15. OldUser
    Sorry about it. I remember it was a 5 year rule case. E.g. no pending I-751 etc (since you had GC from 2012) Did you file N-400 on paper?
  16. OldUser
    Old I-130 needs to be withdrawn if still pending. There's nothing more confusing than two spousal petitions for different people. Of course, new petition will be affected negatively to some degree.
  17. OldUser
    Yes it will. You need to have all of these resolved before your interview.
  18. OldUser
    Yes, it's normal. It's new wording for the same status. Cc @P055UM😃
  19. OldUser
    It's always the case for small set of cases. E.g. USCIS adjudicates some % of new cases to keep processing times lower on paper.
  20. OldUser
    The biometrics appointment letter is black and white, at least it was for me in 2019? Is yours watermarked? Only receipt and approval are watermarked.
  21. OldUser
    Airlines too, who take responsibility of enforcing immigration laws when they're supposed to just provide transportation... The list goes on 😅
  22. OldUser
    Yes, very likely it's going to be an issue.
  23. OldUser
    This is true, I never advocated for not carrying GC. Subjectively, using it (taking out of wallet, handing over to other people) increases chances of losing it. I carried GC but never got it out of my pocket. Lyft / Uber is a one time expense, most IDs are valid for 5+ years. Of course, one can live without ID, and many do. But then people run into issues with passports expiring, other IDs getting lost. Even many USCIS officers expect to see ID / DL with US address on it. I think going to DMV once in 5 years is a small sacrifice leading to more convenience every day. But again, these are just opinions, and there is no right or wrong.
  24. OldUser
    You have a better chance coming to the US through employment, eventually getting GC from employer and naturalizing. This may take less time than pursuing F3.
  25. OldUser
    State ID is an option for non-drivers. How would one be confirming their age, identity for various reasons? Flashing foreign passport at supermarket? I think it's way too impractical to carry passport plus if it's lost, the cost of replacement is a lot higher than getting another state ID. Same goes for GC. It's too valuable to lose plus creates immediate reaction from employers and anybody you're showing it to... E.g. they instantly think "foreigner". Many Americans are not familiar with US passports, let alone foreign passports or GCs. IMHO getting at least a state ID is a responsible and practical thing to do. I got my first state ID on temporary work visa. Took a bus to DMV.
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