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US Citizenship General DiscussionCitizenship vs. Permanent Resident

Citizenship frequently carries with it legal obligations relating to taxes, military service, and/or travel restrictions. Again, since countries usually insist on dealing with their citizens without regard to any other citizenships they might hold, and tend to frame their laws regarding citizenship obligations without regard for the laws of other countries, a dual citizen could possibly find that a country which considers him a citizen, but in which he does not live, expects him to pay taxes (possibly in addition to taxes he is already paying in his country of residence); considers him liable to be drafted into its army (even if he has already served or is currently serving in the other country's army); and may forbid him to travel to certain countries, including possibly his other country of citizenship.







http://www.richw.org/dualcit/
paxFemaleUnited Kingdom2006-03-02 11:43:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionCitizenship vs. Permanent Resident
That's a bit harsh (man, that should be my VJ tagline), don't you think? People make the decision to take U.S. citizenship for a variety of equally valid reasons, and I certainly think that it's quite possible and proper to retain more than one valid citizenship. Plenty of other countries also allow for such possibilities, and it pleases me that we've moved past a time in history when situations like the ones in which many, many VJers find themselves are recognized with compassion and sensibility.

The dual citizenship FAQs to which Meauxna has often referred spell out the responsibilities of dual citizens, which are really no different from the responsibilities of persons who are only American citizens. Anyone taking American citizenship, whether to replace one citizenship or to add to another, is aware of these responsibilities.
paxFemaleUnited Kingdom2006-03-02 11:29:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionCitizenship vs. Permanent Resident

Any age could be drafted.

Or gender.


Theoretically yes, but the likelihood of ANY draft at all is so small because it would be politically disastrous. And even if it did come to that, males older than 26 or any women would be very far down the list.

And for purposes of our discussion, only male LPR applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 are required to register for selective service.
paxFemaleUnited Kingdom2006-02-08 09:43:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionCitizenship vs. Permanent Resident
Only if the male in question is less than 26 at the time of filing for LPR.
paxFemaleUnited Kingdom2006-02-02 14:02:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionCitizenship vs. Permanent Resident
You need to be a citizen to be able to vote, or to be able to hold certain government jobs. Many government jobs are open to LPRs, but not all.

Also, if you become a citizen, you never need to deal with USCIS ever again. :D
paxFemaleUnited Kingdom2006-02-02 10:53:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionStick A Fork In Us We Are Done
Yay, and congrats to your wife! :)
paxFemaleUnited Kingdom2006-04-21 07:28:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionFinally I became a USC
Congratulations on your citizenship! :)
paxFemaleUnited Kingdom2006-03-29 11:36:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionNaturilization Interview Today
Awwww, congratulations! :D :D :D
paxFemaleUnited Kingdom2006-06-06 14:40:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionNaturalization Interview Scheduled!
I'm sure he'll rock it, Meauxna! Woo! :)
paxFemaleUnited Kingdom2006-05-19 08:55:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionStateless Estonian US Resident
The UN Convention Relating to the Status of Stateless Persons actually mentions stateless seamen!

http://www.hri.ca/un...eaties/81.shtml

The United States is a signatory to this treaty, so somewhere in the deep, dark recesses of immigration law, there has to be SOMETHING that will help your friend. :)

Wow, this has been an enlightening morning for me.
paxFemaleUnited Kingdom2006-04-26 10:14:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionStateless Estonian US Resident
They're not specific in that document, but my inductive reasoning does lead me to believe that the "travel document" that the document refers to is for AOS applicants or LPRs, since they're talking about military families.

It does sound like a bizarre situation. Kind of Terminal-ish. Let us know how it goes--your friend must have some interesting perspectives on immigration! :P
paxFemaleUnited Kingdom2006-04-26 09:24:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionStateless Estonian US Resident
It appears that she is not option-less, at least in theory. But I would think this requires an InfoPass and possibly a really good immigration attorney.

I pulled this off a DoD site, not USCIS, but it does make mention of "travel documents" that are available to stateless aliens:

http://www.dtic.mil/...97/p100021r.pdf
paxFemaleUnited Kingdom2006-04-26 07:30:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionGeneral Info on Naturalization
That is one awesome post, Mo. It'll be a great resource for anyone planning to naturalize. :thumbs:
paxFemaleUnited Kingdom2006-02-22 10:16:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionlawsuit? LOC?
The OP's husband was under a Canadian deportation order, if I remember correctly, so the notice wasn't exactly possible.
paxFemaleUnited Kingdom2006-04-11 07:13:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionInterview date - How to find
QUOTE (albkos @ Jan 25 2008, 09:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi I noticed in another topic that people were finding out when there interview date was? There was a link for this IV Appointment I am not sure if these is just for certain embassy's or all? I am going through the Skopje, Macedonia consulate. I tried this link but it asked for a number?

The Skopje did have this number to call but you have to pay $15 for 7 minutes of info? What is this and what kind of info will I be getting?

Thanks for all your help. I still have to get everything together to send to fiance I feel like I am cutting it close.......I am in a panic


you can call the department of state at 202-663-1225. have your case number ready, and they should be able to let you know the score.

ps- the embassy in macedonia is fast, so i would call dos asap...that embassy sends packet 3 and 4 at the same time, so its a bit faster than some other embassies (ie: tirana lol)

Edited by babybluesusie, 25 January 2008 - 09:32 AM.

BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2008-01-25 09:30:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWhat to do to ensure my fiance can work when he gets here
QUOTE (sanfranguy @ Feb 1 2008, 02:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Lucie12345 @ Jan 31 2008, 10:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello!
My fiance and I are applying for a K1 visa. I have heard that when he arrives at the airport he should receive a temporary work permit.
I'm just wondering if someone can tell me more about this. How long does the permit last?
What do we need to do to ensure that my fiance can work when he arrives in the US? What do I need to do to ensure that he will continue to be able to work?
Thanks so much!


after your fiancee recieves the visa and enters the u.s you file for adjustment of status . the new fee includes the work permit and advance parole wich lets your fiancee leave the u.s while she awaits her green card.


so, the new fee includes ap??? thats pretty sweet
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2008-02-01 09:22:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHow long does the consulate take to schedule an appointment
entirely too long mad.gif
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2008-02-12 16:55:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionFinding a Case File "lost" between Embassies
QUOTE (sam and nic @ Feb 13 2008, 11:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all-

Does anybody know if there is a number or email I can use that will tell me where my case file might be if it has seemingly vanished between embassies?

London sent our file to Ireland, and a month ago it was supposed to have been sent back to London. Dublin has told me that they returned the file, London is telling me they can't send out packet 3 until they receive our file. I have no idea what to do!!

Do they record this information when a case file moves premises in some central database, like with the DOS or anything?

All suggestions welcome!!

Thanks much.


i would call DOS, they might be able to tell you something...thats your best bet
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2008-02-13 13:02:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionNervous and Excited... Newcomer w/ interview question
QUOTE (jannaxhitti @ Feb 14 2008, 10:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (babybluesusie @ Feb 13 2008, 02:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi there, my fiance is also albanian, although mine is actually from albania (tirana), not kosova...you can message me if you have any questions...my fiance's interview will be in the tirana consulate, though, where as you fiance's will be at the skopje one in macedonia...i still might be able to help you with some things though...i wouldnt worry too much, generally the interviews in macedonia are not too strenuous, especially when compared to the ones in tirana mad.gif i will be attending the interview with my fiance, because i feel the same way that you do...it cant hurt can it? but there are tons of people on this website who go at it alone and do just fine...it really depends on your situation....LKDougherty is a visajourney member who's husband is from kosova and received his visa a few months ago...you might want to speak to her as well

good luck!


Thanks so much... I discovered LKDougherty yesterday and sent her a message. I can't tell you how wonderful it is to know that I'm not the only American girl to fall for a handsome Albanian boy tongue.gif


haha, certainly not!! wink.gif
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2008-02-14 10:44:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionNervous and Excited... Newcomer w/ interview question
hi there, my fiance is also albanian, although mine is actually from albania (tirana), not kosova...you can message me if you have any questions...my fiance's interview will be in the tirana consulate, though, where as you fiance's will be at the skopje one in macedonia...i still might be able to help you with some things though...i wouldnt worry too much, generally the interviews in macedonia are not too strenuous, especially when compared to the ones in tirana mad.gif i will be attending the interview with my fiance, because i feel the same way that you do...it cant hurt can it? but there are tons of people on this website who go at it alone and do just fine...it really depends on your situation....LKDougherty is a visajourney member who's husband is from kosova and received his visa a few months ago...you might want to speak to her as well

good luck!
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2008-02-13 15:38:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionQuestions about packet 3: DS-156, I-134, ...
QUOTE (Cecile and Bryan @ Feb 15 2008, 11:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you very much babybluesusie! your answers are going to help me smile.gif


no worries good.gif
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2008-02-15 14:59:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionQuestions about packet 3: DS-156, I-134, ...
About DS-157:
1) 7. Mother's full name: is it supposed to be her married name or maiden name? I remember on the G-325A, it was the maiden name, but here, they don't specify. this, i do not know, but i would guess its her married name
2) 12. Not including current employer, list your last two employers: my current job is my first job. Before that, the only experiences I've had were my two internship but the most recent internship was by my current employer (they hired me after the internship). Should I put both internships? only one? if they were paid internships then i would include them, otherwise leave them out
3) 17. List all educational institutions you attend or have attended. Include vocational institutions but not elementary schools. I'm not sure what it means. What should be included? university? highschool? university and high school should be enough...elementary school is generally anything prior to high school


About DS-158:
4) Not a question about how to file, but I just wonder why they need all this information. Why would they need to know about my parents and sister and brother (and friends for question 7.)they want to know as much information about you as possible. i dont recall ever seeing this form mentioned, so im guessing that it is not required. i could be mistaken though

About DS-230:
5) 23. List below all educational institutions attended All the schools since I was born? even kindergarten? again, i would stick to university and high school here

6) I know it's better if the forms are dated with a date close to the interview, but as some of you have probably done, we won't wait until uscis approves the I-129F to deal with the I-134 and get it notarized. so, how close do they have to be? or how much time before the interview would it actually be too long? i wouldnt notarize the i-134 until you receive your NOA2, this is to ensure that it is dated as close to the interview date as possible. have it filled out completely, with all of your supporting documents ready to go, then just sign and get it notarized once you receive the approval.
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2008-02-15 09:59:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionpassport and bc have different places of birth
QUOTE (apk @ Feb 28 2008, 10:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (babybluesusie @ Feb 27 2008, 03:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
my fiance's interview is on the 12th, and his birth certificate and passport have two different cities of birth...he was born in tropoje, albania but his passport says he was born in tirana, albania.

i am wondering if this will be a possible problem for the interview, and what i can do to limit the negative effects.

on all of the forms i wrote that he was born in tirana, because that i was going by what his passport said.

basically, when he got his passport, he got it in tirana, and they (mistakenly) put tirana as his place of birth. he told me that he doesnt think it will be a problem, and that in albania they make these sorts of mistakes all the time.

thoughts / comments?


I have a similar problem my husband was born in Yugoslavia and listed ans Yugoslavian, then received his DL from the Rep. of Serbia e Montenegro, listed as Yugoslavian/Montenegrin, and now his passport and international DL say he Yugoslavian/Montenegrin and a Citizen of Montenegro. All of the authorities that I have contacted so far say that the US Consulate in those areas is well aware of situations like this and do not question them very often. I hope that they are correct, but please keep me posted if you find out specifics.


i will let you know if i hear anything, good luck to you and thanks for the info.
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2008-02-28 11:38:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionpassport and bc have different places of birth
QUOTE (albkos @ Feb 28 2008, 10:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (babybluesusie @ Feb 27 2008, 04:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
my fiance's interview is on the 12th, and his birth certificate and passport have two different cities of birth...he was born in tropoje, albania but his passport says he was born in tirana, albania.

i am wondering if this will be a possible problem for the interview, and what i can do to limit the negative effects.

on all of the forms i wrote that he was born in tirana, because that i was going by what his passport said.

basically, when he got his passport, he got it in tirana, and they (mistakenly) put tirana as his place of birth. he told me that he doesnt think it will be a problem, and that in albania they make these sorts of mistakes all the time.

thoughts / comments?


I don't know. I don't believe Tropoja falls into the province of Tirana. If it did I don't think it would be a problem. Why did he not have it corrected or else go and ask where the passport was issued and have a new one issued. I would be a little nervous. They might make him correct it or they may not notice or they might not care? I would have him go and get a new one reissued. I think it might take 2 weeks? You can never be too sure with the Albos.


i dont know why he never got it fixed, i think he got it right before he went to italy...he lived there for so long that i guess it never mattered...i cant really say...we dont have time now to get a new one, so i guess we will have to hope for the best...tropoje is not in the province of tirana...i forget which one it is, but i know its not tirana...and yes, you never do know with the albos lol wink.gif
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2008-02-28 10:52:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionpassport and bc have different places of birth
my fiance's interview is on the 12th, and his birth certificate and passport have two different cities of birth...he was born in tropoje, albania but his passport says he was born in tirana, albania.

i am wondering if this will be a possible problem for the interview, and what i can do to limit the negative effects.

on all of the forms i wrote that he was born in tirana, because that i was going by what his passport said.

basically, when he got his passport, he got it in tirana, and they (mistakenly) put tirana as his place of birth. he told me that he doesnt think it will be a problem, and that in albania they make these sorts of mistakes all the time.

thoughts / comments?
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2008-02-27 16:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAnyone know about a "Court Certificate"??
QUOTE (albkos @ Feb 23 2008, 09:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yes I am also concerned about this court certificate thing. fiance has interview in a week. His info packets had to be picked up since they never arrived in mail. He got all the other documents but I don't think this one. I don't even know what to call it in albanian to even explain it.

I hope he does not get the visa just because of a document.

I believe the info on the website applies to both macedonians and albanians from Kosova.

The embassy in Skopje has been great so far with response to emails and questions. Turnaround time has been less than one day. I hope they are this great and nice at interview time.


good luck, im sure he will do just fine!!!!!
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2008-02-29 14:11:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAnyone know about a "Court Certificate"??
QUOTE (jannaxhitti @ Feb 19 2008, 05:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm pretty sure too... but I keep reading conflicting things on the matter. And it even lists "court certificate for petitioner" on the list that my fiance MUST bring with him to the interview. I am just scared... what if he really does need it and that is the one thing that makes them turn down his visa?? I hate the fact that all these rules and specifics are making me so nervous! I am obsessing about everything to make sure it is all PERFECT. I'm really losing my mind...

Hey- I see you finally got an interview date... congrats!!!!!!! biggrin.gif Will you be going to Tirana to attend with him?


it listed a district court certificate as a requirement for packet 3 in tirana also...i freaked out just like you, but the people i spoke with told me that he doesnt need it because he has no criminal record...if you are super concerned, call the embassy and ask them, or have your fiance do so

yes, we FINALLY got the interview date smile.gif i will be going to tirana to help him prepare, (hes really scared), but unfortunately it is up to my boss how long i can stay there...since the interview is on a wednesday, i might only be able to go there for a long weekend and have to return on monday or tuesday before the actual interview takes place...either way i will be happy to see him and to meet the rest of his family luv.gif
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2008-02-19 17:30:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAnyone know about a "Court Certificate"??
QUOTE (jannaxhitti @ Feb 19 2008, 04:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Feb 19 2008, 03:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE
Police Records

Currently, to obtain a criminal document from the District Attorney's office concerning pending and final criminal and civil cases, one needs to go to the District Attorney's office in the district of their residence, present an ID and pay the necessary fee.

To obtain a document from the District Court concerning any active court cases, one needs to go to the District Court office in one's district of their residence, present and ID and pay the necessary fee.

To obtain a criminal court certificate from the Office of Judicial Status, one needs to go to the Office of Judicial Status in Tirana from Monday through Friday at 8:00 a.m., present an ID and pay the necessary fee.
http://travel.state....ocity_3494.html


Thanks... my fiance will not be going through the embassy in Tirana, but rather through Macedonia. But I would assume that the standards and rules are basically the same in Kosovo and Albania. Unfortunately the website for the embassy in Macedonia only has info for people in Macedonia, not Kosovo. But this info is very useful... Thank you! good.gif


i am almost certain that this only applies to those who have some criminal record...if your fiance has no criminal record, then he shouldnt need the court certificate
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2008-02-19 17:06:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionVIsa Interview Today
QUOTE (albkos @ Mar 4 2008, 10:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi -

Fiance went for interview today. We got an early date.. They did not issue the visa stating that he needs another certificate from United Missions in Kosova. This was not listed as a needed form. Than they told him it could take up to 3 months for them to review everything else they requested such as medical and other forms. He said they turned half the people away for this reason. Why are they wasting peoples time if they are not prepared.

I don't understand why they gave him an interview date if they need to review everything? It makes no sense. Plus now that Kosova is a independant country they want a paper from the United MIssion in Kosova which was helping them to govern since the war in 1999. I guess fiance has to go to an area in Kosova to get this paper. This area is having major problems right now due to the independance. So basically they are sending him to a hostile area to get a piece of paper.

I emailed the embassy to provide a copy of what is needed. I am disappointed and don't know what else to do.


Thanks!


I'm sorry that I don't what document they are talking about but that is messed up!!! ####### is wrong with them, three months?! thats ridiculous!!!

it might not be true though, maybe they will approve him when he gets them the document...i hope so anyway, best of luck to you both, im sure it will work out in the end
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2008-03-04 10:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionOur interview
woot woot!! thanks everyone!!!!!! kicking.gif

zee---your approval is coming soon enough, dont worry, it will all be worth it biggrin.gif
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2008-03-17 15:36:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionOur interview
We arrived at the Tirana Consulate at about 8:30 am on the day of our interview (March 12th), roughly half an hour early for the 9 am appointment. The entrance to the consulate is quite strange, and is located in an alleyway. You will most likely have to ask one of the guards where to go for your interview, because it is a very obscure location. They had everyone (about 10 people or so) wait outside until 9 am, when they started calling people's names. They called the names one by one and the people proceeded through security (no cell phones, belts, cameras, etc). They would not let any US Citizens in at that time, they are only permitted between 2-4 pm Monday-Thursday. Adriano went inside while I waited (quite nervously!!), with his brother outside. There is a little caffe right outside the entrance to the consulate, where you can sit and wait for those who are interviewing inside.

Meanwhile, this is what Adriano told me was happening inside....

I don't have exact details, obviously, because I wasn't inside with him, but I will try to remember everything that he told me. He told me he went through security and then had to wait inside. They called him up and the officer laughed because she saw huge stack of papers that he had with him, and she saw all of the phone cards (probably about 200) that I had piled up in there as well. She knew immediately what they were and she laughed with him about them. I think this is when they had him do an eye scan, took his fingerprints and made him sign the paper that states everything he is saying is truthful. He also had to pay the $131 visa fee. They then told him to come back at 1 pm with a 5x5 cm passport photo. He came out of the consulate at about 9:45 am.

So we went to get the passport photo and did some other things as well. We returned at about 12:30 pm, and were the first ones there. Again, it was the same deal as that morning, we waited outside until 1 pm and they started to call the names again. Adriano went inside and this is when he had his actual visa interview. He said that the consular officer was a very nice American woman who spoke some Albanian. There was also an Albanian woman there with her in case the American needed some help with translation. She spoke to him in Albanian. I don't know the order of the questions, but this is a general idea of what the interview was like:
CO: Where did you meet Susie?
Adriano: Florence, Italy.
CO: Where, in the street?
A: No, in a bar.
CO: Was it a bar, a pub, a caffe, etc?
A: It was a pub.
CO: Do you remember the name of the pub?
A: Nova Bar.
CO: When did you meet?
A: 2006
CO: Does Susie speak Albanian?
A: Only a little.
CO: Do you speak English?
A: I only speak a little too.
CO: Well, then how do you communicate?
A: We speak to eachother in Italian.
CO:(now speaking in broken Italian) OK, then you don't mind if we speak in Italian, do you?
A: No, not at all.
CO: Did Susie study Italian in the United States?
A: Yes.
CO: And did she study in Italy as well?
A: Yes.
CO: What does she study?
A: Psychology.
CO: How many times has she come to visit you?
A: Three times in Italy, and she is here in Albania now.
CO: She's in Albania now?
A: Yes, she is waiting for me outside. I have her passport and plane tickets here if you want to see them.
CO: No, that's OK.
CO: Did you ever travel with Susie?
A: Yes, we took a trip to Naples.
CO: What did you visit when you were in Naples?
A: We went everywhere, to the city center, Mount Vesuvius, Pompeii.
CO: Do you have pictures from Naples?
A: Yes. (hands her a small photo album) The first picture is the best pizza in Naples.
CO: Wow! What a pizza! (calls over two other consular officers to look at the ridiculous pizza, it really is quite a pizza! lol) What do you call this pizza?
A: It's called 'Pizza Otto (8) Gusti', each piece has something different on top.
CO: OK. Where does Susie live?
A: Brooklyn, New York.
CO: Does she live alone or with family?
A: She lives with her mother and her brother.
CO: What plans do you have for your wedding? Do you want to have a party?
A: We want to get married right away and then plan a party, with family, for a few months later.
CO: Well, Adriano all of your documents seem to be in order, but you are missing certificates from the District Court and Attorney.

She then issued him a 221(g) for missing certificates from District Court and Attorney. The sheet of paper said to come back Monday-Thursday at 1 pm, once we obtain the documents, get the notarized and translated into English.

We went right away to the Gjkaten, which was just about to close at 3:30. We were able to get that certificate right away and we got the other one (from the Prokuriria) the next morning (they open at 8 am). We got them both translated and notarized, and then returned to the Consulate at 1 pm that day (the day after the original interview). This time we waited for all the names to be called, and then anyone who was back for the second time was allowed to go in. He went inside and came out less than 30 minutes later. He told me that he had spoken to the same woman that had given him his interview the day before. She took the documents and told him to come back the next day (Friday) at 11:30 am to pick up his passport, and she also told him 'buona fortuna!' (good luck). smile.gif
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2008-03-17 14:07:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionOur Naples Medical Interview Summary
i just wanted to add that no matter where you live in italy, the interview must take place in naples...they are the only italian consulate that deals with k1 visas
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2008-01-23 11:02:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionInterview gone HORRIBLY wrong!
QUOTE (Johnnie Oz @ Feb 1 2008, 04:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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What a thriller!

Hoo-ray! cool.gif

Have fun on the West Coast!

joz


agreed!

congrats to the happy couple!
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2008-02-01 16:39:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionTaking the Czech Last name: Goc/Gocova
QUOTE (Wendy-Henry @ Aug 21 2007, 02:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My Czech fiancé’s name is Jindrich Goc. If I were Czech then my last name would be Gocova. Are there any American ladies out there that have taken the feminine version of the male's last name? I could be Wenona Goc or Wenona Gocova. Then when we have children the boys would have the last name of Goc and the girls would have the last name of Gocova. Any comments or thoughts out there? Thanks.


i think Gocova sounds nicer with your name, thats just me though

i have never heard of this before, but its interesting...hopefully in about six months i will be susan miceli wub.gif
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2007-08-21 13:09:00
US Citizenship General Discussionlonger/shorter naturalization times based on district
thanks for the info, i actually forgot that i posted in this forum until now, so sorry for the lack of a timely response...i simply read that some places take longer than others...i didnt know which category nyc generally fell into, but was curious whether it was generally fast or slow...this is wayyyyyyyy ahead of time for me, my fiance is not even in the US yet, but i figure it cant hurt to start educating myself early =)

thanks again

Edited by babybluesusie, 07 September 2007 - 09:08 AM.

BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2007-09-07 09:04:00
US Citizenship General Discussionlonger/shorter naturalization times based on district
i live in new york city and am curious whether new york is one of those 'districts' that i read about which take longer to process naturalization requests, because it has a very high immigrant population...

i read 5 months to 2 years, based on where you file...is new york closer to two years?
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2007-08-22 14:28:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionFinally I became a USC
Congratulations !! :dance: :thumbs: :star:
crashandcariNot TellingEngland2006-04-02 21:18:00
CanadaPending custody and possible interview conflicts...
Not sure how much more I can add but we had our own situation regarding this.

Crash has has full custody of his son for over 10 years. His ex never even bothered to show up for the custody hearing so the judge granted him full custody. She then had a couple of supervised visits with Jr then pretty much disappeared.

When we got engaged back in February 2005 we realized that Crash would still need to get the Court's permission to take Jr. with him to America. While I planned the wedding Crash went about all of that. His aunt works in another court district so she was very helpful in advising him what paperwork he needed in order to have his case presented before the Judge. Pretty easy right? Shes a deadbeat mom who hasn't even tried to see her son in over 10 years. WRONG. First of all the court Crash turned his paperwork into was the local courts. They said the High Court needed to hear the case since they were the ones who determined the custody way back when. Ok so we still think, not so bad. We can have that permission and still get the K1 and he can come for the wedding in July. WRONG AGAIN.

When Crash first appeared at the High Court the judge he saw reviewed the paperwork and this shouldn't be a problem. Come back in a month and the order will be issued. When he went back the second time he was before a different judge. This one said the first judge had no right telling Crash what he said. This second judge said that they (the Court) needed to do EVERYTHING in their power to try to find Jr.'s mom. Unbelievable! To say we were stunned and shocked is a complete understatement. In hindsight we (at least I) understand that the Court did this to protect themselves as well as Crash should his ex ever surface from the depth of hell where she is probably living. Anyway, Crash hired an investigator while the court had their own search performed by the UK's version of Social Services (I can't remember what they are called right now).

Since we had the wedding booked already we decided that Crash would come in for the wedding stay a few months then go back to England and we would start the CR1 process. Good thing because the court hearing finalizing all of this took place about a week before he was due to fly out. Thankfully the Court granted Crash permission to remove his son from England to move to the United States.

Bottom line is this... The Embassy (at the interview) requires Court documentation giving permission to remove the child from the country. Obviously every case is different as far as time lengths go. Like for us we thought it would be a slam dunk as far as granting permission seeing how Crash's ex hadn't seen her son in over 10 years and Jr could probably pass her on the street and not even know it was his Mum. But like I said earlier. The Court did what it did for us and probably everyone else so that later on down the road the other parent can't try to accuse our SO of kidnapping. No matter how aggrevating it is for the whole family it is worth it in the end.

I 'm not sure how to advise you as to what to do for your interview. You could go and see what they say. Worse case scenario they deny the visa for the time being saying that additional documentation is required and then give you a specific timeframe to get the Court documentation.

All I can say is good luck to you all and keep us informed as to your progress. You will be in our thoughts!

Cari and Crash..
crashandcariNot TellingEngland2006-04-29 17:40:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionFinally
congrats !! :dance:
crashandcariNot TellingEngland2006-05-02 09:43:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionBeginner Questions


They don't "just send them"; you have to apply.

Some people get interviewed. Most do not.


I don't want to apply. I want to see if it comes...maybe I will get lucky?


LOL i dont want to pay taxes but somehow i have to... like its been said above.. YOU HAVE TO APPLY or you will be considered illegally in the country... good luck
crashandcariNot TellingEngland2006-05-19 21:38:00