Another Day, Another Crisis

[A Mafan]

While you have many of the issues addressed, the BIG one is still out there, AOS. Perhaps they gave you information on this, but I didn't see any reference to it in your posts.

 

If she is out of the country or away from the address used for AOS, she will not receive the letter for Biometrics or the AOS interview. Missing either of these will get your application canceled and she is told to leave the country or file an appeal. You only have 30 days to file an appeal, no extensions. We have one member who recently filed an appeal because of a USCIS mistake.

 

While she can get assistance getting to the Biometrics appointment, it is not possible for her to complete the AOS interview without your presence. I don't know how the USCIS handles this, but I would guess they do it badly based on their track record.

 

You need to get this issue resolved.

 

Concerning AP, if she leaves the US prior to approval the USCIS CAN cancel your AOS application and mark it as abandoned, I am sure there is an appeal process but like other appeals you have 30 days to file. Now whether they would cancel the application or not can only be found out by her leaving and I wouldn't suggest you risk this.

 

The USCIS rep said I to send a letter to the service center requesting they delay the interview until after 20 Aug, my projected return date. I will provide rationale, military orders, and all receipts. No problem.

Biometrics are already done.

[dnoblett]

If your AOS case is still pending you may be able to expedite the case in your situation.

 

See: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...0000ecd190aRCRD

[A Mafan]

If your AOS case is still pending you may be able to expedite the case in your situation.

 

See: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...0000ecd190aRCRD

Yes, but even the "expidite" takes 4-6 weeks. And I need my military orders to provide proof of reason, but they still haven't given them to me yet.

 

Anyway, I think it's mostly worked out: she'll stay here until she gets the expidited AP, then go to China, so it will mean a delay of about 3 weeks, probably.

[chef4u]

Michael...I wish I could help you with your questions. But, I get confused with all this government stuff too. I just want to say, I wish all the best to you during your deployment. I have a son who returned last year from his deployment. My sincere thanks and gratitude to you!!