Green Card Case Info.

Case History / Issues:
Applicant was subject to the INA § 212 (e) two-year foreign residence requirement due to previously holding a J-1 visa. She later became a Canadian citizen, obtained TN visa status, and subsequently married a U.S. citizen.

Strategy:
Filed for and obtained a No-Objection waiver; then filed for Adjustment of Status.

Filing Process:
I-130 / I-485 application @ USCIS - Chicago Lockbox / San Francisco Field Office

Filed:
Oct. 2012

Biometrics Scheduled:
Nov. 2012

Employment Authorization / Travel Card Issued:
Jan. 2013

Interview Date:
Jan. 2013

Green Card Received:
Jan. 2013

Processing Time:
2 months, 20 days

Citizenship:
Canada

TN Visa Category:
Animal Scientist