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Yes, this is the path of many with pending I-751.

I-751 notice without expired GC is only proof of payment but not proof of status or identity. Won't be a massive issue with USCIS. But may be an issue if law enforcement asks for proof of status.

So do you plan to report it to police? What did you discover now? The fact GC was stolen or fact it was used? If first, you're saying you haven't noticed / needed GC for 5 years? How come?

Ok, give it few more weeks. The status should change saying card was mailed. Did you move since filing I-751?

When was it approved? After December 20? If yes, I'd give it a little more time. There were at least 3 public holidays between December 20 and now. What's the online status? Also, do you have N-400 and upcoming interview? If yes, USCIS may never issue 10 year GC and you approve for citizenship instead.

They don't have to review K-3. As soon as they see the title of the form, they can scroll it down if necessary and admin close it. I don't see why they'd spend even more time on a different form, when they likely have tons of earlier I-130s to approve.

I don't see any connection between K-3 not being approved and I-130 being approved. Ok, they find K-3 and toss it in a bin. Why would they then go and approve I-130? I couldn't find anything in the manual saying "If K-3 is admin closed, go adjudicate I-130". They can close K-3 and leave I-130 alone until the time comes to adjudicate it. USCIS operates according to manual, so if it works, it has to be documented somewhere. Occasionally I-130s get approved in under 3 months without expedite, K-3 and other things done about it. Some people get lucky. I don't see a link between filing K-3 and getting faster approval. Either way, I understand that many file K-3 out of desperation. Until somebody can show solid proof of it helping I-130 approval on consistent basis, I'll be advising not to count on it and prepare for case to be adjudicated according to current processing times.

Good point, somehow I missed word "wife" and thought it was K-1 as there are many Manila fiance cases. Thank you!

So my recommendation is not to file within 90 day window prior to Sep 12, 2025. I'd file September 13 or later. So you wouldn't have to list the trip or have to convince anybody you maintained residency.

But if that long trip which broke residence is within 5 years lookback during 90 day window, IO may argue OP did not reside in the US at that point. Again, it all depends on OP's risk tolerance.

It wouldn't be a problem. If there is no record and it can be administered, the missing vaccination will be administered. Make sure to get all required vaccines in Manila as it will cost way more in the US! Not only you'd have to pay to get missing vaccines in the US, but many civil surgeons will require to do another full medical exam which can cost $300-700

Congrats! Post your timeline please

WoM is an option. Otherwise 3-4 years may be the new norm for I-751, considering 48 months extension letters

Photo is irrelevan. As to GC, you needed to upload front and back of it with application.

That's pretty expected. USCIS reviews entire immigration history and personal details / circumstances. Especially if this was N-400 under 3 year rule.

Why would K-3 push I-130 approval? What's the rationale? I'd say don't waste your time and don't add more unnecessary work for USCIS which is already backlogged. 15-16 months is normal timeframe for I-130 as of day before yesterday.

You can't apply for dad. Dad is the one applying. Most likely he'll have to go to interview. You don't have control over it.

USCIS doesn't refund any money ever. Not under any circumstances

You're from Pakistan? What if new administration puts a ban for travel in the next few days? The choice is yours, I'd think hard before abandoning IR-1

Here's recent example of somebody getting 221g on assets only:

Not sure what I-30 is, but I-130 takes 15-16 months nowadays

Agreed. May 2025 is the earliest you can expect @HVM. I'd say some time around July-August would not be unusual

I'd start looking for a joint sponsor today. Assets are routinely ignored by USCIS. Tax return transcripts are needed regardless of whether sponsor had income or not. To give a figure, we need to know the household size of the sponsor.

I don't see a direct correlation between productivity and working in the office to be honest. Now people are going to waste time commuting. Office chatter doesn't help working quicker either.

Is that because she has other means to adjust or because marriage is not working? If the latter, I'd start with filing for divorce. Make sure to notify spouse if she's gonna be out of status so she can leave the US without breaking immigration laws. You can withdraw I-130 and I-864. Other petitions are hers.