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I've had two green card interviews. Has anyone been through this?
The first was in jul/2023 and the second was in jan/2024. They think my lawyer (who I found out is not a lawyer here in the U.S. did something illegal), also didn't put his name on the part that tells who prepared the file. I have a degree and I have what it takes to apply for Eb2-niw.
Has anyone here been through this?
2022 still waiting…
why is it that the most recent applications are being approved so fast, still waiting since 2022 and nothing yet. We we’re told within 6 months but it’s been more than a year. it kinda frustrating
IR-1/CR-1
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse
Total Days: 1467 days
Case
2022-07-05
Today
I-765
556 Days
I-130
696 Days
I-485
707 Days
I-131
1467 Days
National Benefits Center: I-765, I-130, I-131
Texas Service Center: I-485
Using Advance Parole for the first time - my experience
Hello everyone!
Wanted to share my experience of using the Advance Parole (AP) document for the first time, for anyone planning on traveling.
- I’m married to a USC. PD April 7 2023. Received my AP in Nov. 2023 and traveled to my home country in January 2024 for 10 days.
- Traveled with United. The check in agents in my home country didn’t seem familiar with the AP document so the check in process was a bit longer than normal (30+ mins). It was okay in the end and I was cleared to board.
- On arrival, the US border agent asked for my passport as well as the AP document. They asked about how long I’d been away, my final destination, and the purpose of my trip. Nothing else.
- I was then sent to a secondary inspection area. The officer took my passport and AP document and I was asked to wait. They called my name after 15 minutes or so, and cleared my re-entry into the US. Both my passport and AP document were stamped with a parole stamp. And I was free to go.
Learning points, from my experience:
1. Plan extra time at check in on the way back into the US, as not all airline check in agents will be familiar with the AP document (depends on where you’re traveling from).
2. Carry the original AP document and your passport. I was not asked for any other documents by the border agent.
3. Be ready to discuss your reason for travel. In my case, I returned to my home country to visit a sick parent.
4. I’ve read that some people say not to travel without your USC spouse. The agent did not ask me about this at all. In any case, I was ready to explain the reason why I had traveled on my own.
5. If you’re connecting on arrival in the US, plan for extra time for the secondary inspection.
Hope this helps someone! Happy travels!
FO(Santa Ana, CA)-CRP-NBC-myFO(Indianapolis)
Hello everyone,
I'm in crp like many of you. Today I talked with a live agent through Emma and she told me that my case was transferred from NBC to my field office (Indianapolis). Of course any update on myuscis account. I'm in CRP (Case Remains Pending) since Dec. 10th 2023, date current at Jan. 1st 2024.
Any suggestion what come next? my category is EB2 and PD Sep. 18th 2022.
i-601a waiver
what are somethings that can increase the chance of approval? what hardships can be used?? I am getting my greencard from my mom who passed away so my brother who is a citizen took over. #I-601A #I-601 #humanitarianreinstatement
Provisional Waiver of Unlawful Presence
Total Days: 754 days
Case
2024-06-17
Today
I-601A
754 Days
Potomac Service Center: I-601A
