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2 year CR1 green card instead of 10 year
Moda25 replied to Mil123's topic in General Immigration-Related Discussion
Sorry this happened to you. Just file the I-90 like the others have said. We wanted to avoid this so my husband waited a little over a month after our 2 year anniversary to come so they don’t get confused and send us a conditional green card and it worked. We received the card last Thursday and it was the 10 year card. Good luck to you. -
Same case!
Moda25 replied to FlynneGrace's topic in Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from K1 and K3 Family Based Visas
AOS is for people that are already in the US. Maybe you should let your US citizen file an I-130 for her and see what happens. The worst case will be a denial or them requesting a DNA test for you and your daughter. -
My husband disclosed to me that at his POE, the immigration officer at the airport did not take his fingerprints. Is that not a requirement? Cos I remember mine was taken when I entered 12 years ago. I’m asking because we have been waiting for over 6 weeks for his green card to be produced but to no avail. I have heard about people who received theirs within 4 weeks of arrival. A lady I spoke to entered recently and when he contacted USCIS to change her address, and she asked to go and get her biometrics done before her green card was produced and mailed to her. Could his fingerprints not taken be the reason for the delay? Should we contact the USCIS or wait for the 90 days to pass first?
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Post K1 Interview Passport Retention
Moda25 replied to Andrew-Whop's topic in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures
Even if they keep her passport after the interview, she can request it back. My husband did and he received it in 2 days. -
@appleblossom I agree. The lady actually did everything and even got my husband to sign for his ATM card. It was when she went to print out the card that she came back to tell us their policy had changed so she couldn’t add him until he’s been here for 6 months or he receives his actual green card. I was very upset that they wasted our time so I didn’t even ask to speak to their manager. Looking back, I wish I did 😂.
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@appleblossom Yes, it does say the payment has been received and they’ll produce the card within 90 days. We were just worried because I couldn’t add him to my state credit union account. We tried Capital One today and they opened the account for him. However, I’m not sure my state’s (Maryland) would accept the passport stamp (I-551) in place of the green card. I have read all the requirements and I don’t see any for that. Now that we have the bank account, we will wait a while to see. Wednesday will be 6 weeks since he arrived.
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Has anyone entered the US with a CR1/IR1 visa recently and gotten his/her green card? My husband entered exactly 5 weeks ago and he received his SS card in a week. However, we have been checking for updates on his green card and we get the same response that they will produce it within 90 after the payment/his arrival in the US. We are worried because he has a potential job that he will interview for soon. And we don’t know if they would give him an offer with only his social and passport. Also, can anyone recommend any bank that would accept only his social and passport to open an account for him? I wanted to add him to my state credit union account but they wouldn’t do it without his green card.
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Conditions Removal and SSN
Moda25 replied to Melancholic Mage's topic in Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion
People have different experiences when it comes to receiving their SS cards. My husband entered on September 11 and received his in the mail on September 19. We were even planning to go to the SS office to apply for one on the 20 but luckily, we didn’t have to. Give your self some 2 weeks and if you don’t receive it, then you go and apply. Some offices require you to make an appointment while others accept walk ins. It’s been exactly 3 weeks since my husband came and we’re still waiting for his green card to arrive so you may have to give yourself some time. Most states require 2 proof of addresses to apply for drivers license so you may have to check with your state requirements. -
I remember when I went for my biometrics, I was given a book and a CD player. I used to play the CD in my car whenever I was driving. It did really help.
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Administrative Processing at the London Embassy
Moda25 replied to Moda25's topic in US Embassy and Consulate Discussion
@M S Khan After we contacted our congressman, we didn’t do anything again. We got his passport back and only waited until they got back to us. All you can do now is to wait. I was telling someone on Reddit yesterday that this is one of the disadvantages of interviewing outside your home country. @M S Khan After we contacted our congressman, we didn’t do anything again. We got his passport back and only waited until they got back to us. All you can do now is to wait. I was telling someone on Reddit yesterday that this is one of the disadvantages of interviewing outside your home country. -
Administrative Processing at the London Embassy
Moda25 replied to Moda25's topic in US Embassy and Consulate Discussion
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Administrative Processing at the London Embassy
Moda25 replied to Moda25's topic in US Embassy and Consulate Discussion
@M S Khan After we contacted our congressman, we didn’t do anything again. We got his passport back and only waited until they got back to us. All you can do now is to wait. I was telling someone on Reddit yesterday that this is one of the disadvantages of interviewing outside your home country. For all you know your documents have been sent to her home country’s embassy for the necessary checks. -
Administrative Processing at the London Embassy
Moda25 replied to Moda25's topic in US Embassy and Consulate Discussion
@M S Khan Hahaha I went back to the records to give you the correct dates. The passport remaining with them won’t speed or delay the Admin Process. We received the same backlash from family and friends too for requesting my husband’s back but like you said she’ll need it for the medical. Hopefully, they issue the visa before it expires but if they don’t, then she’ll need it. The embassy actually waited for my husband to complete his 2nd medical before they asked us to submit the passport. Good luck to you guys. -
Administrative Processing at the London Embassy
Moda25 replied to Moda25's topic in US Embassy and Consulate Discussion
@M S Khan No, they did not. My husband is a UK resident and wasn’t on a visa but I don’t see it to become a problem even if your wife travels out and comes back when her visa is ready. My husband received the email for additional medical on April 26, he then called the clinic on April 30 and his appointment was scheduled for May 7. The embassy received his medical report and requested for his passport on May 16. After the passport was delivered on May 20, his visa was issued on May 2023 and he received his passport with the visa on May 30th. -
Administrative Processing at the London Embassy
Moda25 replied to Moda25's topic in US Embassy and Consulate Discussion
@M S Khan Sorry to hear your wife’s visa has still not been issued. I remember you mentioned she is on a visitor’s visa so it could be they’re doing a background check in her home country. Getting the passport back won’t affect whatever checks they’re doing. They’ll request for it back when they are convinced and ready to issue the visa. The same thing happened with my husband’s own. -
Green Card holder living overseas
Moda25 replied to Ali91's topic in General Immigration-Related Discussion
@Ali91 Then forget about naturalizing and continue with your job until you’re ready to move to the US. Entering the US every 6 months will still not make you eligible for naturalization. You need to prove continue residency before you can qualify. -
X-ray must be carried?
Moda25 replied to n.samuraibear's topic in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports
I learned that K-1 visa applicants receive the X -Ray and carry them with them but all other visas do not. My husband was recently issued his CR1 and he wasn’t given anything in hand. His visa indicated everything is electronic. However, I have a friend who came in with a K-1 last year and she had to carry her X-Ray with her.