ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOctober 2013 Filers

@ Phred: Thanks for your advice. 

 

We just sent our I-129F out on Oct. 30th now i am a little nervous and hoping all goes well for all of us.


SteffileinFemaleGermany2013-11-03 10:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOctober 2013 Filers

Thank you so much for your fast response. The issue is that since we lived together we did not have to travel anywhere to se each other and unfortunately we do not have Hotel bookings with both our names it was either his or my name on the room, I am just getting worried not having enough proof. 

 


SteffileinFemaleGermany2013-10-16 23:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOctober 2013 Filers

Hi Everyone.

 

We are about to send in our Petition. What did everybody use for their proof of meeting in person within the 2 years of filing?

Our issue is that we don't have much proof besides Photos. We lived together from February 2013 till September 2013 and now i am back in Germany. I have letter from the post office with the change of adresse confirmation but i am not quite sure if that would be enough do you have any suggestions?

 

Thanks, Stefanie


SteffileinFemaleGermany2013-10-16 16:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

Hi, we actually filed October 31st but i guess that makes me us somehow a November filer as well. I think it's a great idea to have a post for the once filing through the Texas service Center.

 


SteffileinFemaleGermany2013-12-05 16:44:00
USCIS Service CentersUSCIS
The whole process takes around 1 year for I-130, it's include USCIS, NVC and Embassy.
You'll need a lot of patience.
Nana098FemaleColombia2012-10-18 21:16:00
USCIS Service CentersDoes anybody know how they work? First in -First out??
I think when they receive our package, they look if all is in order with the instructions, next is assigned an officer and he recheck all documents and issue the extention letter and a few days later they  assign the biometric appt. (Not was my case, I'm still waiting for).
 
And if our packet has more than one form, each one is assigned a diferent officer. An Uscis officer told me that.

Nana098FemaleColombia2013-06-27 09:37:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaLLAMADAS A COLOMBIA CELULAR
Actualmente para llamar a colombia utilizo Orbitel (Phone card), en Colombia utilizaba Magic Jack el costo anual es de $25 a $30 USD aprox. podia llamar a cualquier telefono aca en USA nunca tuve problemas, pero es muy importante tener una conexion a internet de banda ancha, el internet portatil de las compania de celulares en Colombia no sirve.
Saludos
Nana098FemaleColombia2011-07-19 12:53:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaHijo de beneficiaria de visa K1
Hola VJ's
necesito ayudar a una amiga en Colombia que esta en tramites de Visa K1, su esposo esta en Orlando Fl, desde hace un poco mas de un ano a traves de un abogado supuestamente esta tramitando este proceso y solo hasta este mes le ha llegado notificacion de USCIS I-797C del numero de caso y pago recibido ($340 usd), su inquietud se basa en que en la carta solo indica su nombre y no menciona el del nino que tiene alrededor de 10 anos y solo nota que se ha pagado el valor de una visa, por favor quienes esten en un proceso similar me puedan indicar si se debe pagar el valor de la visa del nino o no? porque en mi experiencia CR1 mi esposo debio pagar las visas de mi hija y la mia y por cada una nos asignaron radicados.
Ella tiene muchas dudas porque el abogado nunca quiso darle informacion a ella del radicado y supuestamente el esposo ha pagado por ella y su hijo y ella teme que no hayan incluido a su hijo, pues no tendria con quien dejarlo en Colombia.
Agradezco mucho sus comentarios
Nana098FemaleColombia2011-08-17 15:59:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaColombian Birth Certificate
Ask your girlfriend what documents she used when she started school. On the other hand that documents issued his Colombian citizenship card
Nana098FemaleColombia2012-07-09 19:50:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaApproved at Interview...waiting for DHL / Visa Info
I'm going to tell you my experience, my husband bought the air-tickets too early, my interview was in March 16 and he bought my ticket in February, can you believe it?. One month before my interview. He was crazy!
He just left one week between the interview date and the travel date. I lived in Barranquilla.
My visa wasn't approved that day. We had to came back to Barranquilla and search some documents that the Counselor wanted, we needed bought a pin and called for a new interview. Finally, we got an appointment for the next day, we came to Embassy with all stuff and we got approved my visa. I received my passport around 5 days. So, I think you can buy the tickets for August 17.

If I could do it with all those problems that I had, you can do it.
Nana098FemaleColombia2012-07-11 13:03:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionRenewing 10 year green card
Yes, you can renewing it every 10 years, the process to renew is easy.Posted Image
Nana098FemaleColombia2012-12-19 07:02:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionVacation from my country for 3 weeks, will this change the date of filling the N-400??

Got my 10 year greencard last April. I was wondering if I am correct in my calculation on filling for the N-400 this coming August.

I am a little confused since I had traveled back to the Philippines last year for just 3 weeks vacation.

My question is, will this affect my filling date? Somebody said that i just need to deduct the 20 days or 21 days of not being physically

present here in the US. Is this true? like for example my residence started 07/27/2010 in my greencard.

I hope somebody will correct my calculation if I am wrong.

So this coming July 27,2013 it will be my 3rd year permanent resident anniversary.

So the earlist filling of N-400 will be July 28,2013.. and since somebody said that i left the US for 3 weeks vacation,

that i need to deduct the date i spent outside the US..  for example : instead of July 28..

i need to file the N-400 in August( like Aug. 19,2013 will be a safe day since that day is Monday). Is this correct?

 

Right now I'm reading this: "Naturalization applicants may ?le their applications 90 days before they have satis?ed the ?continuous residence? requirement".  in the USCIS's website for N-400


Nana098FemaleColombia2013-06-12 15:09:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionIs something wrong?

Try this !

 

When that message pops up prompting you to update your "adobe reader" (both Mac and PCS), just right click anywhere on the page or click on the file tab and select "save this page as"....this should allow you to save the N-400 form. try opening the downloaded / saved form just to make sure it works fine !

 

I hope this helps!

 

Yay! It works!

 

Thank you very much


Nana098FemaleColombia2013-06-16 15:56:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionIs something wrong?

Hi, guys

 

Is something wrong with the Form N-400? I'm trying to download it, but i get a message on USCIS website that I need Update my Adobe reader. I did it but nothing. I open other forms and it works.

 

Thanks 


Nana098FemaleColombia2013-06-16 15:12:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionPass N400 interview June 11th, 2013...How long for oath ceremony in fairfax?

Anyone has any idea when are the oath ceremonies in fairfax, VA? I passed my interview for citizenship last tuesday june 11th, 2013 at the fairfax office....any ideas of how long yours took for oath in VA? Dates?

 

Hi, Coolbro86
 
I don't know the answer that you need, but you may help me in my question with the interview.
I'm going to start the process in January 2014, and now I'm preparing all about the naturalization process and I'm studying US civics and government. 
I want to know how is the interview? The interviewer just asks about your knowledge in civics,write and read? or you talk about other themes?
I don't speak very fluent, and some times when I'm nervous I feel that I do not talk with a structured phrases.cray5ol.gif headbonk.gif
 
I apreciate your help.

Nana098FemaleColombia2013-06-17 13:41:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionI really need help
Call USCIS and ask for a level 2 officer, talk with him/her about your problem / delay.  you need a new extention letter.
 I had a problem with my bio appt. and a they help me.
 
I think you don't need a lawyer for N-400. Read carefuly and follow the instructions and attach all paper. In this website can help you with that.

Nana098FemaleColombia2013-07-10 20:33:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN400 interview with I751 pending

Hey congrats!

I was looking for answer and I found it.
I filled I-751 on february 1/13 and I was select for an interview but I'm still waiting appointment, a few days ago I called USCIS again and i got the same answer: I need to be patience and wait for.
I asked the level 2 officer what I need to do because my window for naturalization will open on December 30, he didn't answer, the only advice he gave me was if I filled N-400 could be delayed until for the approval I-751.

Reading your experience, I'll apply in early January.

 

Finally, I received the interview appointment to January 27, but I don't know if I need to wait for all I-751 process ended or apply for naturalization before thatheadbonk.gif  


Nana098FemaleColombia2013-12-29 09:50:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN400 interview with I751 pending

Hey congrats!

I was looking for answer and I found it.
I filled I-751 on february 1/13 and I was select for an interview but I'm still waiting appointment, a few days ago I called USCIS again and i got the same answer: I need to be patience and wait for.
I asked the level 2 officer what I need to do because my window for naturalization will open on December 30, he didn't answer, the only advice he gave me was if I filled N-400 could be delayed until for the approval I-751.

Reading your experience, I'll apply in early January.

 


Nana098FemaleColombia2013-12-26 18:13:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionAdvice to file N-400

Hi, VJs
I need your advice:

I'm ready to file the N-400 right now, but my I-751 is still pending and I'm going to have an interview on January 27.
My question is if could I file now? or wait until my I-751 will be approved and receive the 10 years GC?
Thanks in advance.


Nana098FemaleColombia2014-01-06 17:46:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 February 2014 Filers

I'm planning to file this month, but It depends in how many days I receive my GC. 


Nana098FemaleColombia2014-02-05 14:36:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionGovernment's help with CR1
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Nana098FemaleColombia2012-10-19 09:27:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionGovernment's help with CR1
I know that I did was wrong. In my country the people say: " The lie has short legs".
Now, we'll have to assume the consequences, although we hope not to have them.
Thank you guys for your advicePosted Image.


Nana098FemaleColombia2012-10-18 17:05:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionGovernment's help with CR1

I agree with Nigeriaorbust- at the very least, they will likely look for repayment but maybe more. Do you have a copy of the forms? Just hoping you didn't put "US citizen".


Yes, I didn't qualified if I included my husband's income.
I don't have any copies, and I filled all papers like single and foreign.
Nana098FemaleColombia2012-10-17 20:23:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionGovernment's help with CR1

For what exactly did you receive medicaid? Are you still "on the books" with medicaid, have a card etc?
If you only received it for the procedure, it may fall under emergency care and so you'd be ok, but the lying about marital status could be an issue, if that was the only way to be elligible.


It just was for the procedure, about the lie, it was the only way to be eligible.Posted ImagePosted ImagePosted Image
Nana098FemaleColombia2012-10-17 14:53:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionGovernment's help with CR1
Hi, VJ's

In December I need remove conditions in my GC. Now, I'm a little worried because in last February I had a miscarriage,- in that moment I didn't have insurance- My doctor told me that I could apply for charity care because the costs would be very high ; then we went to the hospital, once there, the social worker said that I could apply for Medicaid.
I filled all forms as single, by recommendation of my doctor, .
We did all those.
Now, I'm really worried because, first we said lies and, second I don't know if I could receive government's help with my conditional status.
Please give me some advice.
Nana098FemaleColombia2012-10-16 19:44:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionROC on my daughter's GC
Hi VJ's

I have a questions about ROC on my GC, it expire on March 30/13, the date to send the paperwork is on December, I'm following the guide on VJ and I'm reading the USCIS too, and I a little confused because my daughter came 6 months later than me, and I'm not sure if do I need joint the I-751 form of my daughter? and, I must to explained why we didn't together? or must I to send it on July 4/13? Finally, can I attach the same copies and proof of bona fide as in my form? I know that we need to pay her fee.

Please give me some advice about it.
Thanks a lot
Nana098FemaleColombia2012-11-18 23:28:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionDependent Child
You case is similar as mine. My daughter is 19 years old, we'll file her own form and fees, because she came 6 months later than me, this according with the USCIS' guide. I think your stepdaughter is able to join in your file.
Nana098FemaleColombia2012-11-30 23:54:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion1-751 Sent Back
I think you need contact the local field office: "You may choose to contact a local Field Office where you reside for further assistance. The Field Office will assist you with the filing of the proper documentation for the immigration benefit that you are seeking" They are the only ones that help you.
Nana098FemaleColombia2012-12-11 12:36:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionForm I-751: Part 5

Are they going to do the Form FD-258 at the service center or is that something I need to get done before we go there? They've already been finger printed and put into the system. So I personally don't see why I need to do it again. Then again that's just me missing the big picture or something. It's also a chance for USCIS to stick it to me... again.


Well, I don't know, but I suppose you don't need to do nothing except all stuff that required the form I-751 to prove your bona fide marriage. Although your file is different from me.
Nana098FemaleColombia2012-12-22 06:02:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionForm I-751: Part 5

Thanks for the fast reply. One more question though. Do I have to file another I-751 for her son, or just pay the extra $85 processing fee to remove his conditions as well?


Just pay extra $85 for him biometric, but remember, only if he did enter at the same time with his mother or during the 90 days after she.

I talked by phone with an USCIS' officer about similar situation with my daughter and she said me that. My daughter came USA 6 months later than me, therefore I need to file I-751 form and pay for her fee. Another thing my daughter is 19 about this she need her own file. I suppose that you stepson is a child.
Nana098FemaleColombia2012-12-22 05:52:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionForm I-751: Part 5
You need put your stepson if he did enter in US at the same time with your wife or during 90 days after she. Your own children not apply in that section, they are USC
Nana098FemaleColombia2012-12-20 21:47:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 question
According with the USCIS instruction you only need to put there the no US citizen children.
Nana098FemaleColombia2013-01-18 21:05:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionHelp with example affidavit
#A123456789<--is this supposed to be my wife's and my stepson's A# from their K1 visa? CORRECT

IN RE: JOINT PETITION OF
JOHN AND JANE SMITH TO<-- My spouse's name and then mine, is that correct? Do I need to add my stepson's name to this? Yes, You need to do it (If you step-son entered together with your wife

AFFIDAVIT OF BUDDY O'MINE<--this is my friend's name correct? CORRECT

BEFORE ME<--do I put my name here?WRONG (This is the notary public's name), the undersigned authority, personally appeared BUDDY O'MINE who, after being first duly sworn and cautioned upon his oath, deposes and states:
1. My name is Buddy O'Mine. I live at 123 Main Street, Anytown, USA. I was born in Anytown, USA on July 4, 1976. I have personal knowledge of the facts set forth herein.
2. I have been a close personal friend of John Smith since he was twelve years old. He met Jane Jones when he traveled to London, England with me in August 2002.
3. [Additional information regarding personal knowledge of marriage/relationship]
FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NAUGHT
_________________________________________
BUDDY O'MINE
STATE OF _____________ )
) ss.:<--is this a request for their SSN? Not necessary
COUNTY OF ____________ )

Sworn to and subscribed before me this _____ day of _________, 2007, by BUDDY O'MINE, who personally appeared before me, is personally known to me or produced _____________________________ as identification, and did take an oath.

Notary:
[NOTARIAL SEAL] Print Name:
Notary Public, State of
My commission expires:<--What should go here? Is the expiration date of license notary public

I didn't put the SS in my affidavit and neither notarize.
Nana098FemaleColombia2013-01-28 07:17:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussioncover letter for 1-751

I

husband name (is the petioner)

123 Middlessex Ave. East

Middlesexl,NJ 07801

123-456-7890







United StatesDepartment of Homeland Security

U.S. Citizenship andImmigration Services

Vermont ServiceCenter

75Lower Welden Street

P.O.Box 200

St.Albans, VT 05479



January29, 2013



Re: I-751 joint petition to remove conditionsof status on:



My name (Im the beneficiary): A#123-456-789 (CR1)





Dear Sir or Madam:



Enclosed please find the JOINT Form I-751,Petition for removal of conditions of permanent resident status for my wife (My Name). My wife entered the U.S. on immediate relativeimmigrant visa.



I am enclosing the following:



· Applicationfee + Biometrics Check #1234 $590.00

· FormI-751

· AdditionalInformation on Form I-751 (Part. 3)

· Copyof Form AR-11

· Copyof USCIS Form I-551 (Permanent Resident Card).

· Copyof Registry of Marriage and Certificate of Translation

· Copyof new driver licenses (showing new address).

· Copyof old driver licenses (showing old address).

· Copyof our joint US tax return for the year 2011.

· Copyof lease agreement showing our names like occupants.

· Copyof some utility bills.

· Copyof life insurance of each of us.

· Copyof car insurance of each car.

· Copyof letter from the bank

· Copyof some banking account statement.

· Copyof our joint credit and debit cards.

· Copyof our Gym membership agreement.

· Copyof airline reservations for a vacation that we have planned on July 2012 withall family in Orlando, Fl.

· Copy of airline reservations for a vacationthat we have planned on April/May 2012 with all family in ???.

· Copy of our airline reservations to bring mystep-daughter (my daughter's name) to U.S. on September 2011.

· Original Affidavits by families.

· Some pictures of our great moments in family.





We are all happily living together andrequest that this petition be accepted for removal of conditions on theresidence of my wife (my name).



Copies of documents submitted are exactphotocopies of unaltered documents and I agree to submit original documents toan Immigration or Consular officer at a later date, if required. You are alwayswelcome to visit our home should you ever desire to do so.



Yours truly,









(Sign)

(my husband name)



I sent this
Nana098FemaleColombia2013-01-30 07:44:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussioncover letter for 1-751
I

husband name (is the petioner)

123 Middlessex Ave. East

Middlesexl,NJ 07801

123-456-7890







United StatesDepartment of Homeland Security

U.S. Citizenship andImmigration Services

Vermont ServiceCenter

75Lower Welden Street

P.O.Box 200

St.Albans, VT 05479



January29, 2013



Re: I-751 joint petition to remove conditionsof status on:



My name (Im the beneficiary): A#123-456-789 (CR1)





Dear Sir or Madam:



Enclosed please find the JOINT Form I-751,Petition for removal of conditions of permanent resident status for my wife (My Name). My wife entered the U.S. on immediate relativeimmigrant visa.



I am enclosing the following:



· Applicationfee + Biometrics Check #1234 $590.00

· FormI-751

· AdditionalInformation on Form I-751 (Part. 3)

· Copyof Form AR-11

· Copyof USCIS Form I-551 (Permanent Resident Card).

· Copyof Registry of Marriage and Certificate of Translation

· Copyof new driver licenses (showing new address).

· Copyof old driver licenses (showing old address).

· Copyof our joint US tax return for the year 2011.

· Copyof lease agreement showing our names like occupants.

· Copyof some utility bills.

· Copyof life insurance of each of us.

· Copyof car insurance of each car.

· Copyof letter from the bank

· Copyof some banking account statement.

· Copyof our joint credit and debit cards.

· Copyof our Gym membership agreement.

· Copyof airline reservations for a vacation that we have planned on July 2012 withall family in Orlando, Fl.

· Copy of airline reservations for a vacationthat we have planned on April/May 2012 with all family in ???.

· Copy of our airline reservations to bring mystep-daughter (my daughter's name) to U.S. on September 2011.

· Original Affidavits by families.

· Some pictures of our great moments in family.





We are all happily living together andrequest that this petition be accepted for removal of conditions on theresidence of my wife (my name).



Copies of documents submitted are exactphotocopies of unaltered documents and I agree to submit original documents toan Immigration or Consular officer at a later date, if required. You are alwayswelcome to visit our home should you ever desire to do so.



Yours truly,









(Sign)

(my husband name)


Nana098FemaleColombia2013-01-30 07:40:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionMy stepchild cr2

Yes she came here together with my wife. Thank you so much for the info.


Can I make a total for 1 check.

Yes, you can do it! $505 + 85 + 85 = $675. Remember you need include your step-daughter in the form (part 5)

Edited by Nana098, 11 February 2013 - 06:53 PM.

Nana098FemaleColombia2013-02-11 18:48:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionMy stepchild cr2

Thank you. Do we need to file separate for my daughter and my wife?



You ONLY file separate when the son/daughter entered 90 days later than your wife and pay his/her application fee and biometric.
If you daughter entered together with your wife then you ONLY pay $85 for biometric and your wife aplication fee $505 + $85 for biometric.
Nana098FemaleColombia2013-02-10 22:17:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionPart 5 in I-751

I have done my research but still not sure. I am in the process of filing for my wife's ROC. Me and my wife have a child together who was born here in the U.S. I also have a step son who is currently in the Philippines who we are planning to petition through I-30 later on this year. My question is do I need to list their names in the Part 5 of I-751? I know the forms states to "List All Children" but in the instructions from what I understand, only the dependents/kids who are also applying for condition to be removed.
Thanks for your time.




I think you need to call USCIS, they can explaining you all details about your inquiry. They helped me with my daughter's casePosted Image
Nana098FemaleColombia2013-02-16 18:13:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionHow to sign I-751 for 4 years son, filing separately
Hi,
I recommend you call USCIS, they can help you with your inquiry. They helped me when I filled my daughter's form.
Nana098FemaleColombia2013-03-05 06:46:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionno appointment yet for fingerprints.
I have the same situation, I called USCIS 10 days ago. they sent a letter saying that they do not have an appointment for me yet. I'm waiting 15 days to call again, I don't understand why I didn't receive a biometric letter, my daughter did it, and I thought I wouldn't problem in my case, but yes for her case; her GC expire in September.
Nana098FemaleColombia2013-03-15 05:39:00