Recent content by vtbngyn

I am a US citizen petitioning for my sister. And today, I got an email notification that my case was shipped to the Department of State for visa processing! It’s so fast after they transferred to NBC (I guess the people there need work). I guess my case has to wait in line for a visa.

My I-130 was transferred to NBC a month ago and yesterday I received an approval notice. That was fast!

Same here - transferred to Nebraska in 11/2009. No clue.

A green card mother petitioned her daughter (over 21) with I-130. Received date is: 11/12/08 and the Notice date is: 11/18/08. I like to know how to calculate the priority date as I do not understand the Visa Bulletin. Someone told me to add 10 years but is that now still correct?

While I wait for the I-130 petition be approved (in 3-5 years) for my child. How can I expedite this process? By what other petition can let my child in the U.S as a non-immigrant while I-130 is pending?

A green card holder submitted an I-130 for her under age child. It will take about 3-4 years to get it approved. Is there any way to speed up the process? Surely, no parents would want to leave a child back for so long. And how to return to the US after 3-4 years?

I read elsewhere that someone was allowed to enter the U.S at the POE, but when he/she applied for Naturalization, the USCIS found out he/she left the US for an extended period (lost PR status) the USCIS had to deport that person. 1. Who is at the POE? USCIS, State, or Custom official? 2...

I requested a Social Security number card as part of my visa application. I was expecting to receive the card within 3 weeks after my arrival. It has been 2 months and I have not received my card. How long does it take to arrive nowadays?

I read elsewhere someone traveled outside the State for 4 years and able to return without filing anything. How does he/she do that? Surely, a permanent resident can travel beyond 2 years for some purpose.

I plan to travel to my native country for 4 years. I am not interested in becoming a U.S. citizen; however, I would like to know how to preserve my permanent resident status and be able to enter the U.S.? A re-entry is only good for 2 years and it is not enough.

The I-130 petition was being submitted to Chicago, IL today. However, the Chicago site does not show the processing time for I-130. How can I find out the processing time?

what is OP? Also, I read this on USCIS website: (For information on following-to-join benefits for children of lawful permanent residents, please see Petitioning Procedures: Bringing a Child to Live in the United States.) If you fall into one of these categories, please submit the...

My oldest daughter is a USC. She petitioned me to the U.S. I thought my youngest was able to tag along with me, but I learned that was not the case. If you guys do not have any other suggestion, then I guess I have to travel for 2 years and return to the U.S. and get another re-entry.

I have an underage child I need to provide parental care in my native country. While I am petitioning my child, I probably have to wait for 3-5 years. I am also requesting a re-entry permit but that gives me 2 years. I’m thinking of staying in my native country for over 2 years, but do not...

If you are traveling to your native country with your native passport book and then return to the U.S. on a green card, how does the government know the length of your trip and record this information for naturalization purpose? I ask this question because when at a U.S. airport traveling...