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My green card renewal was approved back in April 2018. I was told the new replacement card would be mailed to me however I have not received the card after about 4 months. Is there a way I can check if the card has been mailed or when it will be mailed? Thanks a lot

My parents' green cards will expire next summer, but they don't plan to file for renewal or replacement cards. They will leave the U.S. next fall. Would it be a problem after their green cards have expired? I don't think the US Custom cares about it when people are going outside of the U.S...

My green card will expire in August 2018. Can I file for a replacement card in February 2018, 6 month before expiration date? Thanks a lot for advice

My parents have had green card for 3 years. They plan to go to China in November but not sure when to return. If they stay in China between 6 months and 1 year, do they need to file for Advanced Parole or Re-entry Permit (I-131)? Do they need to file before they leave US or can I file for them...

Can someone share the experience of getting state benefits after green card? I got my green card this year in Kansas. Want to apply for food stamps and housing assistance, but some people told me I have to wait for 5 years to be eligible. Is that true in other states too? Thanks

I filed for I-485 through my son after he got the citizenship. Can I apply for social security number before receive the green card approval? My visa has expired long time ago. I'm out of status now. Thanks

Hi efmef: According to your signature, your parents' applications were transferred to CSC on 3/28/08. Have you heard anything from CSC since? My parents also had their I-485 transferred to CSC in early April, and my I-130 too. Have no idea if this would make things go quicker or slower...

We submitted I-130, I-864, I-485 with all their supporting documents to Chicago lockbox address last month. We just received USCIS letters yesterday that I-130 and I-485 were transferred to California Service Center (in order to speed up processing). Is this a normal process for them? Has any of...

I got my US citizenship and sponsoring my parents' I-485 as direct relatives. Just wondering if there's difference in USCIS processing based on what country applicants are citizens. I'm guessing there should not be for direct relatives, but would like to ask if anyone knows more about it...

I'm the petitioner for my mom as applicant to AOS. We will have all of these forms mailed together in one package: my I-130 and I-864, her I-325a, I-485, and I-693, as well as copies of supporting documents for those forms. It's a big package when USCIS receives it. I was wondering if some of...

My parents have been here in the US for three years. For filing I-485, do they need to get police clearence from our local police department for the time in the US? or not a concern at all since they will have finger prints taken for FBI clearence later on? Thanks a lot

Can you help me with the following questions? I couldn't find exact answers from their instructions. If I'm the sponsor of I-864, do I need to have the form notarized (by my bank for example)before mailing to USCIS? Do I need to have a employment verification letter? Can I submit tax...

I'm filing petition for my parents with I-130, I-864, and I-485 all in two big packages (one for each). Should I write seperate checks for I-130 and I-485 for each of them? (4 checks total). Or can I just write one check combining I-130 and I-485 for each? Thanks immi2001

I just received citizenship and am about to file application for my parents' green card. The issue is they have been out of status for over a year. They came to the states as B-2 visitors. They are with me now. I went over I-485 instructions about eligibility to adjust status, and it says you...

I had the interview back in early November 2007 but have not received the oath letter. I'm just trying to gather some information about it. Hopefully the letter can come soon and I can be ready quickly. Can some of you share your experience? I know it would be different from city to city, but...

Is there a number in USCIS I can call to check if and when my oath date is scheduled? I have interview approved but have not received any letter about oath. Thanks

I had interview approved back in early November in Kansas City district office. The officer who interviewed me said that I would be scheduled for 1/08 oath ceremony in Kansas City downton court house (12/07 was already full). However I have not received the letter up until this date. Is there...

I just became eligible (citizenship) to file for my parents' green card, however their B-2 status have expired over a year. They are currently in the US. In this case, do I need to file I-485 and I-485 Supplement A at the same time? I have read the forms' instructions, but not sure if Service...

Hi all: My interview is set for November. Assuming it goes ok, does it mean I'm approved as citizen from that the day? If not, what day would be the beginning of being a citizen? I need to file for green card for relatives but not sure when I can do it. Thanks a lot immi2001

I searched USCIS sites but didn't find it. Can someone help me? Thanks a lot immi2001