I would really appreciate some advice on these matters. I have sent my renewal for EAD to the INS in Chicago but not heard anything back - not even an acknowledgement like they usually do. It expires in December and I sent it 4 weeks ago. As they do not take telephone calls at their office and do not entertain visits without appointment I need to know if I should be patient and wait or is there any other way to chase the matter? What happens after December - I am still waiting for adjustment of status as well. Also, if I do not travel back to the UK for a few years do I lose my UK citizenship and UK passport? I want to keep my UK passport. Final question - After my adjustment of status, my teenage children will be moving here - do they need to go through a long application process or does being resident here with a wife who is a US citizen make the process quicker? If anyone can answer any of these questions, I will be very grateful. Currently I am a k1 non immigrant awaiting adjustment of status to conditioanl permanent resident. Thanks.
I don't know what EAD is so cannot help you there. However I do know that you can never lose your British citizenship or your right to a British passport no matter how long you're out of the country unless you go to a British Consul and formally renounce your citizenship.
Entering as a dependent of a US citizen is usually a quicker process than other ways of getting in, but you should still start the process several months in advance. Your US wife can sponsor your children I think, so it should not have to wait for your own adjustment of status.
Get your wife to call your state senator's office (especially one up for re-election) and get them to chase up the INS on the other matter. They have people who can get to people quicker than you can and should at least be able to answer some of your questions.
good luck
On 2002-10-22 22:23, kentgirl wrote:
I don't know what EAD is so cannot help you there.
EAD stands for Employment Authorization Document
On 2002-10-22 22:23, kentgirl wrote:
Get your wife to call your state senator's office (especially one up for re-election) and get them to chase up the INS on the other matter. They have people who can get to people quicker than you can and should at least be able to answer some of your questions.
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You obviously have zero comprehension of the way that the INS functions....
How do you think I got my green card and citizenship? Offer helpful advice and don't mock people who have been there and done it!
I was helped alot by the local congressman's office, they had good contacts in the INS and found lots of info out for me.
I have sent my renewal for EAD to the INS in Chicago but not heard anything back - not even an acknowledgement like they usually do. It expires in December and I sent it 4 weeks ago. As they do not take telephone calls at their office and do not entertain visits without appointment I need to know if I should be patient and wait or is there any other way to chase the matter?
It says on their website that you should apply 90 days before the expiration of your current EAD. If you only applied 4 weeks ago, you are well within their normal timeframe so there is probably nothing to worry about. Here are some comments from people who have used the Chicago office - Chicago INS experience
Also, if I do not travel back to the UK for a few years do I lose my UK citizenship and UK passport? I want to keep my UK passport.
No, you can't lose British citizenship. Don't worry about that. Your passport is valid until it expires. You can renew it through the British Embassy in Washington DC. You can download the forms from their website .
Final question - After my adjustment of status, my teenage children will be moving here - do they need to go through a long application process or does being resident here with a wife who is a US citizen make the process quicker?
They are step-children of your USC wife. Consequently, she must file an I-130 petition (immediate relative category) with the INS in Nebraska. This will take 6-12 months to be approved, and they will then have their immigrant visa interview in London. The process is the same as for a spousal visa and very similar to what you went through for the K1. They don't have to wait until you have a green card, since it's your US citizen wife who will be doing the petitioning.
Thank you all for your help on my questions. Some very good advice there! After countless forms, phone calls and trips downtown we are thankful to you all for sharing your direct views on our issues. I'll continue to follow INS instructions to the letter, hopefully it will all resolve itself. I feel more assured having heard from you all. Thanks !again. smile smile smile