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I became a permanent resident today
This is my immigration story, ive been in the US since 2017 on a H2B visa, had to go back in 2020 because of Trump and re-entered in November 2020.
In 2022 my Club started the EB3 process but i was running out of time since my H2B was only valid till November 2023. I filed a change of status to B2 in November while i was still waiting for my PERM but the backlog was just too big.
After being single for 20 years i started dating again and met my wife in early December 2023. I told her right from the beginning about my situation and we had only 2 options, us moving to Germany or staying and file the greencard. Moving to shitty Germany was not a option for her and im happy about that,lol.
We got married in January and our lawyer filed everything in February. The lawfirm was top notch and im happy i spent that money.
Lawyers fees was only 2500$.
Me and my wife sent the following evidence with our package: marriage certificate, photos, text logs, phone logs, joint house lease, joint bank account, joint credit card, life insurance, renters insurance, wedding ring receipts
PD: 2/26/2024
BIOMETRICS: 3/13/2024
EAD APPROVAL: 3/15/2024
CARD PRODUCED: 4/05/2024
CARD DELIVERED: 4/08/2024
RFE for bonafide evidence: 6/17/2024
RFE RESPONSE FROM US: 7/01/2024
---> we uploaded online all the statements from our joint accounts and we also share now the same car insurance policy
I-130 APPROVED: 7/17/2024
----> The approval notice was only in my wifes online account not in mine since shes the petitioner, in my account it only said: Case is being actively reviewed
I-485 APPROVED: 7/18/2024
I still cant believe it.
In 2 years im gonna remove the condition and in 3 i file for citizenship, so 2 more forms with USCIS and then im done with them.
I been on this app since i started the EB3 and now its time to leave.
IR-1/CR-1
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse
Días totales: 746 días
Case
2024-02-26
2026-03-13
I-765
42 días
I-130
143 días
I-485
746 días
National Benefits Center: I-765, I-130, I-485
EB-3 Skilled with EAD Combo and End of F-1 Status.
Hi everyone,
I received my EAD and Advance Parole (Combo Card) in May 2024. I was on F-1 Status and my F-1 Status “auto completed” after 60 days of the end of my Form I-20. The status of my I-485 is CRP (Case Remains Pending).
Here is my Question:
Since my I-20 has auto completed and I have EAD and Advance Parole, am I required to still go back to F-1 status while waiting for I-485 to be processed and approved? My EAD and Advance Parole Combo Card were approved before the end of my I-20.
Notes:
Priority Date: Sept 16, 2022 (Date of Filing of PERM Labor Certification)
PERM Labor Certification Approved on July 3, 2023.
Form I-140 was approved on August 4, 2023.
Form I-485 was filed on Oct. 25, 2023.
I will look forward to your input and feedback. Thank you.
US Citizen!!!
hello my friends on this platform. my immigration journey has now ended. I am officially a United States Citizen!
Minnesota Filer
Timeline: Applied Based off 3 year marriage
Submitted N400: February 2024
Interview: June 20, 2024
Oath Ceremony: July 18,2024
It’s been a long journey and I do hope and pray for the best for the rest of users on this platform. feel free to ask me any questions. I am here to help
Is there a restriction for EAD work?
Hey everyone,
it may seem like a stupid question but I’m unsure and my research is not bringing any concrete answers.
My EAD was approved (Yaaaay! finally able to start looking at getting a job and house with my wife!).
So with this being approved am I limited to job offers?
I have seen numerous jobs that say “US citizens” of “permanent residents” yes I assume that means I need legal status. But the majority of jobs I have found in my required field are saying these.
Should I be ok applying as I have authorization to work?
any help, suggestions welcome.
(good luck to this still waiting on approvals!)
When to do service request ?
It has been 2 months since i was interviewed and told that I will have decision in 2-4 weeks. But clearly its been way more than that. Should i make online request that they look at my case ? I have attached my timeline.
When did you request them ? Did it help ?
EB2-1
Advanced degree or exceptional ability
Días totales: 661 días
Case
2023-04-07
2025-01-27
I-765
118 días
I-131
397 días
I-485
651 días
National Benefits Center: I-765, I-131, I-485
Is AOS a possibility for me?
I came into the country on a B1/B2 visa in July 2015, filed for religion based asylum in March 2016 (was a dependent on my ex husband's case) and have been pending interview since. That marriage ended in 2020 after which my ex’s family threatened to hurt me if came back to my home country because they didn’t like the terms of the divorce. I filed an asylum case as the primary applicant based on their threat. I recently got approval for a eb2 NIW petition and awaiting my PD. Since I share custody with my ex, going back to my home country with our minor children would require getting a court order informing my ex of our destination, and dates of travel which puts me at risk because I expect him to inform his family. Additionally, one of my kids has special needs and this trip would not be beneficial to her. What are the chances of successfully arguing my eligibility for AOS based on this information? If it’s not a possibility, can I have consular processing done in a 3rd country.
Ede m svp !!!
Bonswa, kominote lawfully a. Koman nou ye? mw tap renmn on moun kila pite on ti mòso limyè pou mw. Mw gen on aplikasyon ki andan USCIS depi an 2023 avanyè sponsò a rele m pou l di m kes mw an USCIS voye mesaj pou li pou di l konfime se rete poum ret tann pou yo approval la pa pou mw mw twouve sa etranj nan tet pam map mande eske otomatikman USCIS aprouve w eske li pa tou notifye ni sponsò a ni benefisyè a ke case la konfime eske sa konn repete deja kote USCIS aprouve on case men li poko notifye benefisyè a sa on moun ki gen on ide pi aprofondi ede m konprann svp.
got approved in less than a year
I’m surprised at how fast my approval was . I really thought it would be longer . I’m very grateful . thank you god
IR-1/CR-1
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse
Días totales: 1252 días
Case
2022-10-04
2026-03-09
I-90
13 días
I-130
287 días
I-485
831 días
California Service Center: I-90
Nebraska Service Center: I-130
National Benefits Center: I-485
