Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
US Citizenship General Discussion	My wife filed for divorce today: What can I do?	QUOTE (AusCal @ Feb 1 2009, 02:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (gigant @ Feb 1 2009, 12:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> in another forum the majority of the posters said the marital union requirements must be met up to until the OATH date and I better stay HOME as the IO will deny my case Even if it is very likely the IO will deny your case (and I make no claim to have an opinion or knowledge on that) I think that you should attend the interview that is scheduled, be totally truthful with the IO, and see what the outcome is. Worst case scenario, you will be found to be ineligible for naturalization at his time. Then, you can reapply in another two years. Best outcome - your case will be approved. Your only other options - not attending the interview - which will lead to a "please explain why, or you will close your case" letter, or withdrawing your application before the interview - will both lead to you not receiving citizenship at this time. I would say go the the interview, you have nothing to lose. But, DO NOT be tempted to lie - that could, worst case scenario - lead to the revocation of your permanent residence. Go ahead with it, but make sure that the truth be told!! Best of luck to you.	ladi2005	Not Telling	Belgium	2009-02-02 10:02:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	citizenship--6 years of travel history	you can also call the dept. of state and check the dates that you have left the country, or even better call the USCIS the airport brach they call it and ask them for the dates.	ladi2005	Not Telling	Belgium	2009-11-22 20:54:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Citizenship question	QUOTE (NickD @ Nov 23 2009, 06:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> USCIS uses the terminology, the date of becoming a LPR, a lawful PERMANENT resident that you are really not, you are a conditional resident during that time. And until 1986 when they were issuing a permanent resident card, or called a green card, that really screwed me up, because they no long issued a permanent resident card, it's now a ten year card, and it sure ain't green in color, it's more yellow. Before 1986 it was a lifetime card, and as long as you hold that yellow card, have to tell they USCIS where you are and to keep very close tabs on whenever you leave this country. They make not even leaving this country easier by not issuing you a US passport, they want you to stay here, work and pay taxes during that time. No account that you may have family that you may want to see from time to time, especially if one becomes ill and on their death bed. Expect you to maintain a foreign passport if you want visit them, and that may not be easy if your home country says, why should we give you a passport when you are planning to stay in the USA. They make a very good point. So your are here, but not really here, can't get a government job, pay taxes, but cannot vote, even in a local election that may tax you to death, have to pay full FICA taxes, but really don't get all the benefits. It's a one way street until you get your USC. Yeah, it's the date on your yellow green card that is when you first became a conditional permanent resident that you use. And take that 90 days literally before adding five years to that date. If you sent it in just one day earlier, can be rejected. Better to use 89 days counting backwards on a calendar, counting that day of the year as day one. Thank you very much to all of you. My GC states that I have been GHolder since 2005. That means that next year I will apply for it. My question now is::: Will the divorce be an issue during the citizenship process???? If so does anyone have any tips what sort of documents should I still keep with me??? Thank you in advance to everyone.	ladi2005	Not Telling	Belgium	2009-11-23 08:43:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Citizenship question	Is it five years since I received the conditional green card or the ten year green card??? I thought I will be able to apply september 2010 since my first green card was given to me in 2005??/ Am I wrong??? Please help.	ladi2005	Not Telling	Belgium	2009-11-22 21:44:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Citizenship question	Hey guys, I would like to thank everyone in adnvance any any of your answers. Here is my situation: I got married to a U.S citizen in december 2005, Received my cond. green card in 2007. Received my permamnent green card (10 year) in 2008. In 2009 things did not go the way we planned it and so we got divorced this past summer. When will I be eligible to apply for citizenship??/ Will the divorce be a huge thing over at the interview??? We did marry in good faith and I got the fact as well. Thank you very much to everyone in advance.	ladi2005	Not Telling	Belgium	2009-11-22 20:47:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	N-400 interview	The officer was very very professional. Went throught the n-400 questions, read a sentence in english, wrote " today is a beatuful day", and answered the following questions: Capital city of your state, declaration of independece date, why do we celebrate 4th of july, Congressman, senator of your state, who is the president? Everything was over in 20 minutes. Awsome interviewr, made me feel very confortable at all the time.	ladi2005	Not Telling	Belgium	2010-11-20 14:16:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Next stop, nonconditional residency...	hhahahhahahahahahhahahhaha	ladi2005	Not Telling	Belgium	2006-01-29 01:29:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Filing I-751 - concern from AOS?	Send as much prove as you can to prove your marriage is genuine!!!	ladi2005	Not Telling	Belgium	2006-07-12 09:43:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Removal of Conditional Residence	90 days before your green card expires:))))	ladi2005	Not Telling	Belgium	2007-01-19 13:24:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	new update on my I-751 approval	Thank god is almost over now ))	ladi2005	Not Telling	Belgium	2007-02-18 21:51:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Joining the Marines	'flames9' Good one hahahhahahahahhahaha Candace, Can you help me find that info ( about active duty and citizenship) in the uscis website?? Thank you.	ladi2005	Not Telling	Belgium	2007-02-25 16:35:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Joining the Marines	meuxa , I went to USCIS office and they said that it is okay to join the armed forces. th I am not a lawyer.	ladi2005	Not Telling	Belgium	2007-02-23 01:12:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Joining the Marines	No I did not know that, but I will be going to the local USCIS to ask that question though!!	ladi2005	Not Telling	Belgium	2007-02-20 01:44:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Joining the Marines	Hello everyone, I hope everybody is well with their family and all. I would like your advise if possible, and here is my case: This coming september (2007) I am supposed to file to lift the conditions. I will do so in september. Since I am joining the Marines most likely I will be sent overseas for at least 15 months. Do I have to worry aboput immigration process while I am abroad?? Next, I know that after they receive my application to remove conditions, I get one year extra so I can go overseas. Do you guys thing or heard anything like my case before? If so pls help. Thank you very much for your time and consideration. Thank you.	ladi2005	Not Telling	Belgium	2007-02-18 21:50:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Biometrics	hello everyone, Quick question, How long after you apply for I-751 do you have to wait for USCIS to ask you for biometrics?? Do they give you a certain amount of days to get the fingerprints done??? Thank you all!!	ladi2005	Not Telling	Belgium	2007-04-18 19:33:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	I feel retarded....i'm filing 751 kind of late. the list..	Seems good , you will be ok	ladi2005	Not Telling	Belgium	2007-06-22 00:26:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	calling all june 2oo7 filers..	I would call, and see if you can do it on Friday!! Get it done and over with!	ladi2005	Not Telling	Belgium	2007-06-22 00:18:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	submitted my package on Monday	I submitted my I-751 package on Monday to the Vermont Service Center. Now the waiting time begins again........................	ladi2005	Not Telling	Belgium	2007-09-13 10:31:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Vermont	CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!	ladi2005	Not Telling	Belgium	2008-02-04 13:04:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Pregnant--to include in packet?	Absolutely do itttttttttttttt!!!	ladi2005	Not Telling	Belgium	2008-02-19 03:23:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	INA 245	you should have gotten the 10 year card!!! hemmm, let us know what happens. This gotta be interesting ............	ladi2005	Not Telling	Belgium	2008-02-05 02:36:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Approved	Congratsssssssssssssssss!~~~~	ladi2005	Not Telling	Belgium	2008-03-03 01:15:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Being arrested and lifting conditions...please help??	don't worry about it brah. You did not kill or rob anyone , you should good to go. They might ask you about it , but you should not have any big problems . Good luck. Let us now how it turns out............	ladi2005	Not Telling	Belgium	2008-03-08 14:46:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Filing for an Extension???	Thank you for the explanation tammi	ladi2005	Not Telling	Belgium	2008-03-08 14:48:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Filing for an Extension???	I thought you can apply for citizenship if your 1 year extension is about to expire ( since USCIS did not get back to you). Some one else can correct me if I am wrong!!	ladi2005	Not Telling	Belgium	2008-03-08 02:52:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	I-751 approved today	Thank you to all of you!!!	ladi2005	Not Telling	Belgium	2008-07-31 21:31:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	I-751 approved today	After a long wait I Just got approved today. My I-751 got approved todar, card Ordered finallyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy:)	ladi2005	Not Telling	Belgium	2008-07-30 20:17:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	interview or not. any opinions on how long it might take?	About 10-12 months	ladi2005	Not Telling	Belgium	2008-07-30 20:03:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	MIDDLE OF DIVORCE & HAD AN INTERVIEW BUT WAS STILL APPROVED!	Congrats )))	ladi2005	Not Telling	Belgium	2008-07-30 20:15:00