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  1. OldUser
    At NVC stage AFAIK NVC stage comes into play once I-130 petition is approved by USCIS, which takes about 17 months today. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition/affidavit-of-support.html
  2. OldUser
    Kind of weird, when USCIS accept documents including I-693, they do not return them. Calls are great, but at least names of agents to be included, otherwise it's hard to prove you ever called. What was $1050 fee for? I-485 fee is $1440
  3. OldUser
    No adjustment of status is needed when your parents enter on immigrant visas. You only need to pay immigrant fee (aka Elis fee) to get them green cards. The moment they enter the US on immigrant visas, they are permanent residents. Their endorsed visas serve as proof of LPR status for 1 year while they wait for physical green cards.
  4. OldUser
    It's not unusual. Anything under 12 months is fast in my opinion, considering how long N-400 takes historically, not just recently
  5. OldUser
    They do issue it, effectively they fill form SS-5 for card replacement. I received mine not long ago by mail. Also didn't need it as I have the same card with no restrictions since I became a conditional LPR. The good news is, it doesn't count towards 10 card in a lifetime limit.
  6. OldUser
    Make sure to include birth certificates of children listing you and spouse. It's good evidence
  7. OldUser
    US allows dual citizenship. You just can't travel on old passport because US requires its citizens to leave and enter the US on passport. Good luck!
  8. OldUser
    It's about quality, not quantity. The only downside I see, you could have had joint brokerage, checking or savings accounts. Otherwise evidence is solid. Good luck!
  9. OldUser
    No other way I know of. It may take some time to gather enough people or process backlog before you get scheduled. Month is not a record. I'd start worrying 3 months after interview
  10. OldUser
    Generally, it's not an issue. Typically passport can be replaced and issuing country normally returns old passport after invalidating it. Tourist visa in old passport along with new passport (without visa in it) allows travelling to the US.
  11. OldUser
    She could've / should've updated name on passport after she married and changed name. The green card may have different name to her passport name, this is common when people don't update passport. While a bit messy, it's not the end of the world. General recommendation is carrying marriage certificate to explain discrepancy of names on passport and GC.
  12. OldUser
    It's about updating status with SSA. When you do it, new SS card is issued. Of course, SSN remains the same. Yes I had to go to SSA because magical automatic update no longer works
  13. OldUser
    Did she take your last name when she married your or she didn't? She didn't have to. But if she did, she can use married name. If she never took your last name, she can continue using her maiden name.
  14. OldUser
    I checked same box on N-400, but a month after status didn't update with SSA. 99% you'll have to get an appointment with them. For GE, you can update status online. I found it very easy. Biggest problem with passport is finding availability with acceptance facility. Walk in windows were very small and inconvenient for me, so I had to search multiple places and dates for appointment...
  15. OldUser
    Congrats! Please stick around for others if you can have you updated status with SSA?
  16. OldUser
    Not an issue.
  17. OldUser
    AFAIK it's perfectly normal for them to stay in the unmarried sons and daughters of LPR category, even if you became a citizen.
  18. OldUser
    What do company lawyers say? I'd imagine there are immigration lawyers working with this company? My impression is visa is dead, but you can clarify with them?
  19. OldUser
    You need to be super careful with N-400. False claim to US citizenship is a deportable offence. I'd recommend consulting with a lawyer before applying and wouldn't do this case myself. Ideally, have lawyer go with you to the interview. Filling forms is an easy part anyone can do. Building a strong case is where legal help can be a good idea. The fact you formally withdrew registration and never voted is in your favor. Take any immigration advice from AI with great caution and don't rely on it in itself. Generally, documenting your effort to resolve mistake is the way to go. Good luck and keep us posted!
  20. OldUser
    4 months from now is end of September. You have time until end of November (based on expiration of GC) to submit your I-751. I don't see a problem. Just submit your I-751 before end of November. If you have divorce decree then, great. If not, OK, but you need to get decree eventually.
  21. OldUser
    Yes, you can't delay I-751 because divorce is pending. But it's a tricky one if USCIS asks for divorce decree sooner than your divorce is finalized.
  22. OldUser
    Amazing, so proud of you for forcing them to do their job properly! Sorry you had to do this, but hopefully next time they'll think twice about doing a sloppy job with forms.
  23. OldUser
    Definitely an option, but one can do it online without a visit to enrollment center nowadays, kudos to @top_secret
  24. OldUser
    Thank you! There's a much fresher thread describing how to update citizenship status after becoming US citizen: I successfully did it.
  25. OldUser
    Not yet. Don't claim to be a citizen until you are, it's a deportable offence. After oath you are a citizen. Congratulations! The journey is almost over.
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