That is a great question and I wish I remembered the exact amount. I think we paid a little under $2,000 in total for the whole entire process (lawyer fees, filing fees, documents and original copies, and other miscellaneous costs). Going through simple citizen saved us thousands in expensive lawyer fees though! I hope this helps!
Absolutely! The university I currently attend (Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville) has a ton of Indian and Pakistani students and I would say it's a safe place. It is close to St. Louis though which can be a sketchy area but there are so many incredible and safe cities in the US to choose from. America is a massive country with many different cultures and ethnicities so I would say there is definitely a place for everyone here. 😁
Great question! As soon as USCIS Chicago received our filing package on May 2nd is when they updated my USCIS case on their website for me to start tracking. So, it took 4 days from sending the package to getting notified that my case had been received and ready to track. Hope this helps!
Hi Charlotte, tysm for the really helpful video! Currently on F-1 OPT status, just filed I-130 yesterday for marriage-based AOS (my spouse is US citizen). I haven't filed any of the other forms yet including I-485 and I-765 primarily because we are traveling abroad soon to visit our family back home. Did you ever travel abroad during the process before you received your travel document? I get mixed answers as to whether I can "safely" travel abroad as long as my priority date for I-130 is not current, whatever that means exactly. TIA!
Hi! Since I filed everything at the same time, I was not able to travel. Our lawyer told me that if I used my work visa, my F1 status would no longer be valid which meant I could not travel. I ended up using my work visa so I lost my status. My lawyer explained to me that as soon as your F1 status is lost, you won't have any way of getting back into the US (can't use the I-20 or visa anymore). So I think as long as you're still valid with your F1 status, you should be able to travel and return to the US with your visa status. I wish you the best of luck!!
@@charlotteaprior aw tysm for such detailed response, you're the sweetest! When you say your work visa, do you mean your EAD card? I also am starting work in September and have received an EAD card. My employer also wrote a letter for me to present it to the officer upon re-entry which states that I'm on a valid F-1 non-immigration status. I am just wondering if my situation is the same as yours in the past. Thanks!
Our interview actually got waived! We were super lucky that we didn't have to go in for an interview. Apparently, a lot of cases are getting their interviews waived right now.
I don’t know much about Houston in particular but college campuses tend to be safe and often have their own security guards and/or police offers on campus
@@charlotteaprior thanks I did all the paperwork by myself. Took me close to 2 months to prepare. Filed on the same day I became eligible. They received it on 18 Sep and approved my 485 on 18th mar, even same day, 18.
@@AbuNewYorkCity I read each and every question and ask myself: Prove it Like: what you name? prove it I arrived on this date? prove it My passport number is this? prove it
Haha😂 In my experience, American guys are very interested in foreigners lol so I would say it’s easy to find an American guy to date! I recommend midwesterns lmao
Marriage isn't easy, but if that's what you want in life, it's definitely worth it. Hopefully my video will be ready in a few days, I'm new to content creating.
@@charlotteaprior you have to be a Permanent Resident for two years and nine months, to apply for citizenship. So your removal of conditions will most likely be pending when you apply for citizenship and approved at the citizenship interview.
Girl u look American than my American wife
I’m guessing you got your conditional GC. Congrats 🎉
How did you have a bank account with ur husband without having a social security number of yours?
How much did it cost you over all and how much do you think we should have in order to get started on the application process please?
That is a great question and I wish I remembered the exact amount. I think we paid a little under $2,000 in total for the whole entire process (lawyer fees, filing fees, documents and original copies, and other miscellaneous costs). Going through simple citizen saved us thousands in expensive lawyer fees though! I hope this helps!
Is america safe for indian student?
Absolutely! The university I currently attend (Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville) has a ton of Indian and Pakistani students and I would say it's a safe place. It is close to St. Louis though which can be a sketchy area but there are so many incredible and safe cities in the US to choose from. America is a massive country with many different cultures and ethnicities so I would say there is definitely a place for everyone here. 😁
@@charlotteaprior yes…anything can happen anywhere. There no crime in India or any other country…
@@aJ.13 Agreed! Crime can happen anywhere. Research on safety is definitely important before moving to a new place.
Please I got rejected for F1 student visa interview can u assist me with my next steps
hi. I was just wondering how long did it take for you to received a text message or email after filing on April 28? thanks
Great question! As soon as USCIS Chicago received our filing package on May 2nd is when they updated my USCIS case on their website for me to start tracking. So, it took 4 days from sending the package to getting notified that my case had been received and ready to track. Hope this helps!
Which date is posted on ur green card
That's a nice story national Visa center or department of state.
Hi Charlotte, tysm for the really helpful video! Currently on F-1 OPT status, just filed I-130 yesterday for marriage-based AOS (my spouse is US citizen). I haven't filed any of the other forms yet including I-485 and I-765 primarily because we are traveling abroad soon to visit our family back home. Did you ever travel abroad during the process before you received your travel document? I get mixed answers as to whether I can "safely" travel abroad as long as my priority date for I-130 is not current, whatever that means exactly. TIA!
Hi! Since I filed everything at the same time, I was not able to travel. Our lawyer told me that if I used my work visa, my F1 status would no longer be valid which meant I could not travel. I ended up using my work visa so I lost my status. My lawyer explained to me that as soon as your F1 status is lost, you won't have any way of getting back into the US (can't use the I-20 or visa anymore). So I think as long as you're still valid with your F1 status, you should be able to travel and return to the US with your visa status. I wish you the best of luck!!
@@charlotteaprior aw tysm for such detailed response, you're the sweetest! When you say your work visa, do you mean your EAD card? I also am starting work in September and have received an EAD card. My employer also wrote a letter for me to present it to the officer upon re-entry which states that I'm on a valid F-1 non-immigration status. I am just wondering if my situation is the same as yours in the past. Thanks!
@@dportvibes Yes, I mean my EAD! I hope it all goes well for you! :)
@@charlotteaprior Isn't the purpose of the I-131 so that you can leave the U.S. while your case is still pending?
If possible could you write the name of the company you used here or send the official link? Or give me the official number to call? Thank you!!!
Hey did you got an marriage interview
Our interview actually got waived! We were super lucky that we didn't have to go in for an interview. Apparently, a lot of cases are getting their interviews waived right now.
Does Houston is a dangerous place in USA as I am planning to pursue my masters at University of Houston
no place is 100 percent safe for any person
I don’t know much about Houston in particular but college campuses tend to be safe and often have their own security guards and/or police offers on campus
What package of Simplecitizen did you use?
I used the essential family based package! I believe it was around $400 when we did it
I need a us citizen girlfriend will u help me.
Mine took exact 6 months from start to finish
That's amazing! Congratulations!! 😄
@@charlotteaprior thanks
I did all the paperwork by myself. Took me close to 2 months to prepare. Filed on the same day I became eligible. They received it on 18 Sep and approved my 485 on 18th mar, even same day, 18.
@@aJ.13 Wow, that's amazing! I can't imagine doing it myself without help from our Simple Citizen lawyer. That's very impressive!
@@aJ.13 how did you decide what evidence to submit? The process looks straightforward, but that's what I wonder about.
@@AbuNewYorkCity I read each and every question and ask myself: Prove it
Like: what you name? prove it
I arrived on this date? prove it
My passport number is this? prove it
gurl even imma marry me an american man aint no one going through the traumatic lottery process
is it easy to date/find men(americanns ofc lol) in us?
Haha😂 In my experience, American guys are very interested in foreigners lol so I would say it’s easy to find an American guy to date! I recommend midwesterns lmao
Marriage isn't easy, but if that's what you want in life, it's definitely worth it. Hopefully my video will be ready in a few days, I'm new to content creating.
@@charlotteaprior thanks a lot omggg
@@AbuNewYorkCity imma check it out
@@charlotteapriorwhere to find men?? HAHAHA lmao
You received conditional green card ?
Yep! Valid for the next 2 years. I am excited to see what the process will be for the extension.
@@charlotteapriorby the time you are ready to apply to remove conditions, you might be able to apply for citizenship instead
@@giocortz5871 Really? That's awesome I didn't know that!
@@charlotteaprior you have to be a Permanent Resident for two years and nine months, to apply for citizenship. So your removal of conditions will most likely be pending when you apply for citizenship and approved at the citizenship interview.
@@AbuNewYorkCity Thanks for this valuable info!