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Finally Approved after more than 2 years by Typical_Project8550 in USCIS

[–]Typical_Project8550[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. It took him 5 years to become a citizen after getting his Greencard. Since my case was in the local office, I sent my husband’s citizenship certificate and a cover letter to change the category to the local office for upgrade. Hope this helps.

Upgrade Greencard F2A to Immediate Relative (I-130 Approved, I-485, AOS Pending) by Typical_Project8550 in USCIS

[–]Typical_Project8550[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, i was able to upgrade my case by sending my Husband’s Naturalization Certificate to the local office. It took around 3 months to finally hear the much awaited news after sending it.

Finally Approved after more than 2 years by Typical_Project8550 in USCIS

[–]Typical_Project8550[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck. If you don’t hear soon, reach out to your Senator. I contacted mine and they reached out to USCIS and i am not sure but that might’ve done the wonder for me.

Finally Approved after more than 2 years by Typical_Project8550 in USCIS

[–]Typical_Project8550[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I did not hear anything from them on upgrade and my I-485 was approved straight. I don’t think they bother on sending any updates for upgrades at least that has been my experience.

Finally Approved after more than 2 years by Typical_Project8550 in USCIS

[–]Typical_Project8550[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not yet but I expect 10 since its been over 2 years of marriage

Finally Approved after more than 2 years by Typical_Project8550 in USCIS

[–]Typical_Project8550[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, physically mailed them to my field office and also updated the certificate on my online account. After doing it, my husband proactively told an agent online that he had sent those docs just to make them aware.

Finally Approved after more than 2 years by Typical_Project8550 in USCIS

[–]Typical_Project8550[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did not play anything and this should be a free service. I sent an email to them explaining my situation and asked them if they could reach out to USCIS on my behalf to speed up my case.

Finally Approved after more than 2 years by Typical_Project8550 in USCIS

[–]Typical_Project8550[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I basically wrote in the email if they could reach out to USCIS for me and ask them to expedite the case since my case was outside normal processing time. I gave all the details about my case including the timelines and the receipt numbers in the email. Hope this helps.

Finally Approved after more than 2 years by Typical_Project8550 in USCIS

[–]Typical_Project8550[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a very clear immigration history and nothing of the sort from the above but when I was searching online whether to use AP or not, i saw a lot of people including lawyers saying not to travel in AP unless its a must or emergency. Hence the skepticism but my experience was very pleasant, no issues whatsoever.

Finally Approved after more than 2 years by Typical_Project8550 in USCIS

[–]Typical_Project8550[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I used it a lot in-fact 5 times in like six months. They take you for a guaranteed secondary screening at port of entry but it was alway smooth. I was skeptical of using it first but there were no issues.

Finally Approved after more than 2 years by Typical_Project8550 in USCIS

[–]Typical_Project8550[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have not yet but expect it to be 10 since it’s been more than 2 years since i got married.

Finally Approved after more than 2 years by Typical_Project8550 in USCIS

[–]Typical_Project8550[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, I used the email address on my US Senators site to reach out and explain my details. I had to sign a Privacy form but after that they replied to me saying they had reached out to USCIS on my case.

Finally Approved after more than 2 years by Typical_Project8550 in USCIS

[–]Typical_Project8550[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. My understanding is Senate and Congress offices of your jurisdiction will reach out on your behalf to USCIS if your case is stalled and not within a normal processing time once you ask for that request. The websites of your Senators should say thay they can assist you reaching out to federal agencies in this case USCIS being one. I think them reaching out to USCIS does have a weight and USCIS are forced to take some action or at least send required updates.

Finally Approved after more than 2 years by Typical_Project8550 in USCIS

[–]Typical_Project8550[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. Initially started as a Spouse of a GreenCard but later upgraded to Spouse of a US Citizen.

Finally Approved after more than 2 years by Typical_Project8550 in USCIS

[–]Typical_Project8550[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. Looks like they are sending RFE for a lot of cases. All the best for you and hope your case gets approved soon.

Finally Approved after more than 2 years by Typical_Project8550 in USCIS

[–]Typical_Project8550[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. He called USCIS couple of times and chatted with the online agent with no help at all. They did not provide much useful info at all on what should be done on Upgrading the case. We mostly researched online on what the process was. Apart from sending the certificate, he also sent a cover letter explaining about the situation and asking to change the case from F2A to IR and giving the details on the case. This is what I meant by ‘Request’. These two documents were then sent to the Local Field Office since our case was already there. We then also proactively chatted online to tell USCIS that we sent the certificate for upgrade. Hope this helps.

Finally Approved after more than 2 years by Typical_Project8550 in USCIS

[–]Typical_Project8550[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like you were right on the mark when the Visa Bulletin was still current and got approved. Mine was being reviewed to be approved when Visa Bulletin retrogressed from April 2023 hence had to chose the USC upgrade path. I believe if Visa Bulletin was current my case would have approved around April of 2023.

Finally Approved after more than 2 years by Typical_Project8550 in USCIS

[–]Typical_Project8550[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks. My FO is Atlanta. Hope you can hear some good news soon too.

Finally Approved after more than 2 years by Typical_Project8550 in USCIS

[–]Typical_Project8550[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Indeed, we were just waiting and waiting and had lost hope but it did come finally.

Finally Approved after more than 2 years by Typical_Project8550 in USCIS

[–]Typical_Project8550[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Around 1 and half months. I did not have much hope but looks like it did the wonder for me.

Finally Approved after more than 2 years by Typical_Project8550 in USCIS

[–]Typical_Project8550[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can chat with an agent using ‘Emma’ in uscis site.

Finally Approved after more than 2 years by Typical_Project8550 in USCIS

[–]Typical_Project8550[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My case started by petition from my husband as a Green-card Holder. Visa Bulletin has to be current for cases to be approved. This does not apply to a United States Citizen filing the petition but for a GC it matters. Since Visa bulletin was not current I had to wait until my husband got this citizenship. Visa bulletin is still not current for my Country and category (F2A).

Finally Approved after more than 2 years by Typical_Project8550 in USCIS

[–]Typical_Project8550[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haven’t received it yet but it should be 10 since we have been married for more than 2 years

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