ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMedical/police in advance?
Not exactly the same but....

For my Green Card (employment-based) interview in 1999, I got my RCMP (police) certificate in July, after submitting the downloadable forms to NVC (but before getting an appointment letter for Montreal). In hindsight, could have gotten the medical done then as well.
Saddle BroncMale02007-03-21 09:57:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionBrown Envelope at POE
My GC brown envelope had one corner chopped, otherwise sealed.

I was FP'd and my passport was stamped.
Saddle BroncMale02007-03-28 11:26:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMust US Spouse Attend Interview at US Consulate
No, the only mandatory attendee is the beneficiary.
Saddle BroncMale02007-04-03 10:00:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionjust phoned embassy extortion line.

It takes London a little while to get some into the system, ...

I guess by "a little while", you mean "sometime between submission and doomsday" (which is unfortunately all-too-accurate when working with USCIS or DOS).
Saddle BroncMale02007-04-20 10:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionINTERVIEW
I would suggest contacting USCIS, and also bank or credit card company (as suggested by Paul&Minya).

For the OP: is it feasible for you to meet in Canada (a temporary workaround)?
Saddle BroncMale02007-07-02 11:23:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionis there a thread just for embassy reviews?
lots, at least one in each of the regional forums
Saddle BroncMale02007-07-18 07:45:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionFiance with a Chile
Is he the custodial parent? Then the child is eligible for K-2.
Saddle BroncMale02008-05-22 13:12:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMontreal Consulate and 1 other question
The Consulate is downtown, on Boul. R.L. There is a bus from the airport that will take you to the downtown.

(Montréal is very easy to navigate, by BMW--bus, Métro, Walk; a rental-car is largely unnecessary. I actually did my GC interview there in 1999)
Saddle BroncMale02008-06-19 08:33:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionNo Engagement Ceremony
Does it say SPECIFICALLY "engagement ceremony photos" or "proof of having met in last 2 years"?
Saddle BroncMale02008-07-10 08:58:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionVisa Refused due to Labor Certification
QUOTE (Alex & Rachel @ Aug 20 2008, 12:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That is strange, googling Section 212(a)(5)(A)(i) Labor Certification comes up with a very different explanation:

QUOTE
INA Section 212(a)(5)
(5)--Labor Certification and Qualifications for Certain Immigrants
(A)--Labor Certification
(i)--In General
Any alien who seeks to enter the United States for the purpose of performing skilled or
unskilled labor is inadmissible, unless the Secretary of Labor has determined and
certified to the Secretary of State and the Attorney General that--
(I)--
there are not sufficient workers who are able, willing, qualified (or equally qualified in
the case of an alien described in clause (ii)) and available at the time of application for a
visa and admission to the United States and at the place where the alien is to perform
such skilled or unskilled labor, and
(II)--
the employment of such alien will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions
of workers in the United States similarly employed.
I do not see how that pertains to a fiancé visa...

pushbrk's answer deals with Section 212(a)(3)(A)(i)
It doth seem that CO's are using a rather creative excuse for the denial--since Labour Certification pertains to employment-based, not family-based immigration.
Saddle BroncMale02008-08-20 12:13:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionVisa Refused due to Labor Certification
More info needed--is your fiancé being sponsored by an employer for GC?
Saddle BroncMale02008-08-20 11:06:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionpassport..renew or not?
You have almost two years, so (unless you manage to get a stack of RFE's) you will be in US (most probably on your 2-year pre-conditions-removal GC) by that time.

A well-used method of renewing Canuck passports is to make a trip to Canada close to the expiry date, and then renew it relaxedly. As for name-change, just do that in 2012!
Saddle BroncMale02010-09-17 12:49:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPort Of Entry

oh baltimore washington intl airport is POE too? we talked about Dulles because he's used to the airport there. but BWI is doable. thanks :)

ur welcome, keyword right there.

http://www.visajourn...-trip-to-india/
Saddle BroncMale02010-09-29 11:26:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPort Of Entry

Hi

i dont know if this is the right place to post this. My fiance petitioner lives in MA but he is in Maryland now because of work. We are wondering if we can choose Dulles, Washington DC as my POE when i come to US for the first time so it would be convenient for him to just drive or should i land in MA as my petitioner lives in MA?

Any help from members with similar experience or knowledge would be much appreciated. thank you.

Yes, you can choose Dulles when booking--but why Dulles instead of BWI?
Saddle BroncMale02010-09-29 09:10:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionUS CITIZEN NATURALIZATION NUMBER
Could it be the Naturalisation Certificate #?
Saddle BroncMale02011-03-22 11:59:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHOW CAN I CHANGE A INTERVIEW DATE??

We got our interview date but its not as soon as we would like it...Is there a way to change it? and how?

thank you !!

You can postpone the interview date (it will be both later AND less-convenient) by emailing/phoning the consulate--but I'm not sure that you can prepone it.
Saddle BroncMale02011-08-02 07:50:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPolice Check from Canada
You can file the request online

http://www.rcmp-grc....g-empr2-eng.htm
Saddle BroncMale02011-03-09 15:35:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMy visa was denied and send back to NVC

i see 3 options:
1. file a new I-130, on Tuesday, front load it with relationship evidence
2. wait out the USCIS, see if they actually give you any chance for the petition to be re-affirmed or they ask you (USCIS) for more evidence
3. move to Australia, the two of you (surely one of you qualifies for the work visa there? )

Why did you pick Oz rather than Canada?
Saddle BroncMale02010-07-03 19:27:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionShortened times for naturalization

so basically this law really does not help any K1 ers

:no:

(nor K-3's, CR-1's, DCF's)
Saddle BroncMale02006-04-05 13:29:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionShortened times for naturalization
I noticed the article contained the following.

Included in the bill was another proposal. If a permanent resident marries a US citizen the waiting period for citizenship has also been reduced from 5 years to 3 years.


This was already the case (as known from READING the Naturalisation Guide).

It really means "4 years as EB GC rather than 5", so does not apply to K-1's.

Plus, once the GC (from AOS) is issued to a K-1, the waiting period for naturalisation eligibility is 3 years (never was 5) anyway!

My take on it is that someone who obtained a greencard other than by marriage to a USC and then marries a USC should be allowed to become a citizen after 3 years instead of having to wait until they have been a greencard holder for 5 years (as it is now).....

Kezzie

Actually--if you read the naturalisation guide, it already IS the EARLIER of 3 years of continuous marriage to USC or 5 years of GC (so a EB GC holder who married a USC ONE DAY AFTER getting the GC would already be able to apply in 3 years). If it means "automatic reduction to 3 years, even if the GC holder marries a USC 2.5 years after getting GC", then it's newsworthy.
Saddle BroncMale02006-04-05 13:11:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionNaturalization in Baltimore
6 months and 10 days from sending in my N-400 (2004/10/15) to oath (2005/04/25); at the time I applied, the date on the site was 2003/09/30!

So my recommendation is: send in the N-400 (priority mail, delivery confirmation) and pray for quick processing!
Saddle BroncMale02006-05-18 07:35:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionNew Permanet Resident of USA....

I believe (may be wrong) that she would have to actually be living in Canada to become a citizen of Canada, don't believe one can apply just through marriage alone.


Spouse may, however, be able to apply for PR (in Canada) based on marriage (haven't checked into this--I had already become a USC when married), and may be able to have LESS time (2 years vs. 3?) as PR before applying.

But, as with US, the foreign spouse of a Canuck cannot apply for citizenship without fulfilling some PR (and physical residence in Canada) requirements.
Saddle BroncMale02006-09-14 08:42:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionDual Citizenship USA/UK
As with Canucks, Limeys can have dual-nationality with US.

The US does not recognise the dual-national as a citizen of any country other than US however--and the dual-national cannot use the non-US passport for entering the US.
Saddle BroncMale02006-09-21 11:53:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionAfter 10 year green card recieved?
You're welcome
Saddle BroncMale02006-09-23 10:58:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionAfter 10 year green card recieved?
Wait till you complete 3 years as GC holder (conditional-plus-unconditional) less 90 days, then send N-400.
Saddle BroncMale02006-09-23 09:57:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionQuestions on Submitting N-400

Cool thanks for the info guys. I will assume that since my 3 years of being on a GC (I've been in the US close to 9 years now, but 5 or 6 of those were on a TN, so that doesn't count for naturalization). Anyways, I'll send out my passport to get it renewed by mail (as I did 5 years ago) since I won't be anywhere near Canada to do it manually. And I'll submit my N-400 in a few weeks.

I am thinking the general average of 6 months probably won't be until my actual 3rd year of being a PR (which is in Jan), rather then having the 6 months from Oct when I send in the forms. If this is the case, I just wonder what's the point of being allowed to send the N-400 in 3 months early? Or does it just secure you a better spot in the queue?

Not necessarily; this average puts the time for oath AFTER the completion of 3 years.

I applied in Oct. 2004 (from an EB-3 GC received in Dec 1999, single) and was sworn in Apr. 2005.

Yeah the studying stuff, I haven't reviewed the material for about a year and a half, it's still lying on the floor of my car, guess I had better get that back out and re-look it all over again. From what I have heard, guess people generally be asked the easier type questions, but with my luck that won't be the case...

Pete

If you're offered the option of taking the test at the same time as fingerprints, DO IT. The civics/history test then is multiple choice.
Saddle BroncMale02006-09-28 11:11:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionQuestions on Submitting N-400

Ok I'm allowed to submit my N-400 3 months before my 3rd anniversery of being a legal resident (since it's marriage based). That is pretty much in a few weeks for the earliest submittal.

Now with that, I will download the latest form and then send that in. Now the first question is how long does it take to get the interview (where they ask you the American questions etc)? Just generally speaking, since I know it varies. Do you get that months ahead of when you get sworn in, or is it something that occurs and then you get sworn in the ceremony close to that date? Or is it just random and happens both ways?

The next question is, during the interview do they request seeing your original passport? When you get sworn in, do they take your current (other countries) passport at all? Since you're now an American (after the ceremony of course)?

As zyggy stated, US has no right to take the passport of another country. However, it IS true that you cannot re-enter US afterward with non-US passport.

The reason I'm curious is that since I'm submitting the form in a few weeks, my Canadian passport is going to expire in July of 2007. I would like to renew it in Canada before I become an USC, however, I don't really want to send them the current passport with all my immigration stuff in it over the past few years. They should send it back with holes in it (to signify it's invalid), but I don't know if they still do that? So I'm curious about a possible timeline here and how significant passports are in this final process?

Hope that wasn't that confusing...

Pete

If you are in Canada at the time of renewal, you can ask them NOT to punch holes through those pages. I was in Calgary in December 2001 (with expiry Feb 2002); renewed there (yes, took the 2-month penalty). I had a 10-year visa to India on the expiring passport--and I asked the passport office not to hole-through that page.

As I got US citizenship just before my May 2005 trip to India (a 2-birds-one-stone of meeting Pras for proof of meeting and attendance at Annual Retreat), I had to take 3 passports with me (expired Canuck with visa, current Canuck to show to Indian officials at entry/exit along with the aforesaid expired one, US passport for re-entry at JFK--last not shown at all to Indian officials).
Saddle BroncMale02006-09-27 17:00:00
US Citizenship General Discussionquestion about location of naturalization
But basically, Ellis Island is NOT open for doing immigration processing (including naturalisation oaths) currently.
Saddle BroncMale02006-09-29 10:34:00
US Citizenship General Discussionquestion about location of naturalization
I thought Ellis Island had been closed.
Saddle BroncMale02006-09-28 13:32:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionSpeeding ticket and upcoming Naturalization filing .....

CherryXS,

We are on the same wavelength here.

I was addressing your comment about court, not the OP's circumstances, of having already paid the fine.

By the way, you do not need to plead guilty to get charges reduced. If the Officer does not show in court for instance, case dismissed. That is what I was getting at.

Also true--and this option would be RECOMMENDED when defendant KNOWS that the ticket was wrongly issued.

This happened to a former colleague about 8 years ago. He was stopped for doing 73 along I-85 in Gwinnett County around the end of March 1988. In this case, the officer had actual offender was the driver of another similar car (green Saturn). In such a case, no option other than going to court.

(unfortunately, courts are all-too-oft willing to assume police or their equipment as infallible, as happened in his case).

In my first post, I advised the OP that court after paying the fine did not make sense. I also requested clarification on that point.

True.

Edited by CherryXS, 06 October 2006 - 10:28 AM.

Saddle BroncMale02006-10-06 10:28:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionSpeeding ticket and upcoming Naturalization filing .....

CherryXS,

Agreed, many (speed related) reckless driving charges can be paid in advance without a court appearance.

My line of thinking is that one "should" go to court, as you may get the charge reduced, which may result in a more friendly response from the insurance company! :)

But can one actually go to court if the fine was already advance-paid?

True that charges (as well as fines) can be reduced (or merged) if defendant pleads guilty in court--but I haven't heard of too many going to court AFTER paying the fine.
Saddle BroncMale02006-10-06 07:34:00
Asia: SouthUS consulates in India to eliminate long waiting period for visa interviews
This would be very nice:
  • No one from Pras' family (all except one uncle and his immediate family--who are in FL--are in India) attended the wedding (I can't easily see that they would have been able to apply for visa appointments BEFORE I knew of Pras' K-1 appointment--and by then it was too late for being able to come here for Easter)
  • it would also lift Pras' spirits if her mum could visit, at least for our anniversary

Saddle BroncMale010/5/2006 16:27
Asia: Southcalcutta consulate, india
:no:

http://calcutta.usco...quirements.html

You have to go through Mumbai (DOS assigned it using the same "logic" that puts Oregon under NSC jurisdiction rather than much-closer CSC)
Saddle BroncMale010/7/2006 8:36
Asia: Southhey anyone from india?

Hi to evryone
can anyone from india tell me about how long does it takes for NVC to send case to india after it is approved n after that how long does new delhi consulate takes to send an interview letter to the beneficiary
If u know anytin about it or have a similar case plz do reply .
sincerely

for K-1, less than 1 week from case going USCIS->NVC to consulate (and for consulate to send letter)

Edited by CherryXS, 27 October 2006 - 11:47 AM.

Saddle BroncMale010/27/2006 11:47
Asia: SouthQuestion for Agent Smith


What steps are needed to change name (due to marriage) on Indian passport? And what documents need to be submitted to the Embassy/Consulate?

Srini,

Did you do this yet?

No, I'm waiting till Pras gets EAD (AP is in hand now).
Saddle BroncMale09/1/2006 10:22
Asia: SouthQuestion for Agent Smith
What steps are needed to change name (due to marriage) on Indian passport? And what documents need to be submitted to the Embassy/Consulate?
Saddle BroncMale05/30/2006 10:50
Asia: SouthInternatinal calling plans to India
Reliance for phone, Yahoo-IM for VOIP.

Pras Yahoo-chats LOTS with her cousin.
Saddle BroncMale011/28/2006 20:37
Asia: SouthLanguage lesson

Just wanted to add that I didn't mean to be disrespectful with my previous posting. Just wanted to add a bit of humor to this topic.
When hubby saw my posting he said that maybe some people could get offended. I'm sorry if that happened, it was not my intention.

Haven't seen any of the born-Canucks on the thread yet (and it would be me, not you, who offends these). :lol:
Saddle BroncMale01/19/2007 13:33
Asia: SouthLanguage lesson

Another term that relates to desi and you might hear too, is 'abc' = american born confused. Indians apply this term to the American born people of indian immigrant parents, most of them first generation born in the USA.


There is also the FOB...Fresh off the boat :P This would be applied to Indians coming here who don't understand things in the US like...you are not supposed to stare at girls, especially after they make eye contact with you....if a girl smiles at you does not mean she wants to have your babies, etc. :D

I heard it from an Indian girl, who was raised in the US and "Americanized", about local college students from India who kept thinking she was in love with them for saying hello and being nice. :lol:

I also use the term "abcd" for desis born in Canada, not even making up the more technically-correct "cbcd"--as the cultural difference between Canada and US are less than those between Lakhnau and Gwalior (both cities in India's "Hindi belt) contrary to the opinion of many born-Canadians, and official government policies (which assume that the difference is like that between Isfahan and Bangkok).

Maybe "XFOB" (ex-FOB) would work for those such as your "Americanised" friend (or myself, as I was born in India and raised in Calgary)?
Saddle BroncMale01/19/2007 7:54
Asia: SouthIs there a delay in getting NOA2 if your SO is British of Pakistani orgin?
Theoretically, he should be on the same level as a multi-generation English/Scotch/Welsh--in practice, ethnicity may play a part in USCIS officious' decisions to cause delays, etc.
Saddle BroncMale01/31/2007 8:38