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Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionFiling I-131 re-entry permit oversea possible?

I might need to do the same thing, flying to the US for filing the reentry permit application. Both of my reentry and GC will expire in mid Oct. what I am thinking to do is flying to the US sometime before the expiration date, and file both of them, then go back to Japan in a few days or so. USCIS will mail the both NOAs (receipt) to my husband's parents home, which is also our us address. NOA(receipt)of GC would say my GC is extended another year(I heard this from other people who renewed their GC). I will fly to the US for the biometrics with my passport and NOA(I need to ask my parents in law to mail it to Japan) that says my GC is extended. After my biometrics they will send 10 year GC to my US address. I am guessing thats what would happen if things go smoothly....but I am not sure my plan works...

If you apply for the re-entry permit BEFORE your Greencard is extended how can they approve it with any expiration date other than your current Greencard's expiration date?
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-09-09 09:56:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionFiling I-131 re-entry permit oversea possible?
Also, you can't get a re-entry permit with validity date past the expiration of your Greencard. You need to have your status extended BEFORE you can get a new re-entry permit.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-09-08 15:08:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionremoving condtions during divorce

I did not mean for it to be fraud i understood it as we have to file jointly since we were not divorced at the time whenever i had to send me request to remove conditions and i did not have my divorce decree yet. How should i go about contacting them, sending my decree to them? the only other evidence i have is tax returns and possibly bank statements. i am extremely worried!!

You should have filed on your own noting that you were in the process of getting divorced. USCIS would have then sent you an RFE for the Final Divorce Decree and you could have responded in kind.

I would recommend you contact an Immigration Lawyer as you have basically committed Material Misrepresentation by filing a Joint Petition when you should not have.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-09-29 12:21:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionROC and Divorce
Yes your son with ROC with you.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-10-04 16:16:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 late filing, huge mess!
Wait a minute, your Immigration Lawyer thought the I-90 application for replacement Greencard would extend you Conditional Greencard?

I'd fire that Lawyer for not understanding simple forms.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-10-06 20:46:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionUSC wife changed after i stopped financially pampering her.

This sounds like abuse to me. I wonder if you can claim mental abuse on the I-751 waiver?

An abuse claim is more difficult that a simple Divorce Waiver, why add any complexity to the situation?
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-10-03 14:17:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionUSC wife changed after i stopped financially pampering her.

yeah I guess thats all I can do, save evidence..my wife and my mother in all are both crazt and im just scared they might withdraw thr petition or call immigration and tell them not to allow me to enter the US when I go back to my home country next year..

They can't do either such thing...

Once the Greencard is issued the Affidavit of Support can't be withdrawn. They could call ICE and claim you married her only for the Greencard but then she'd need some kind of proof.

Cut off the gravy train, let her leave & file divorce. Whatever you do don't allow yourself to be alone with either of them again, change the locks on your apartment and limit communication to e-mails/texts so you can archive. If they call let it go to voicemail and then find a way to archive the messages. I would suggest getting a Google Voice number and telling them to use that number to contact you then change your cell/ landline numbers so they have to call the GV number. GV allows you to archive the voice messages and since they know they're being recorded when leaving a voice message the recording can be used in court or by law enforcement officials.

If you circle the wagons and look at her as a potential threat to your safety then take appropriate precautions then you'll be fine.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-10-03 11:09:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionReceived 2 NOA1s with different Receipt Numbers!
We just received our NOA1 Hardcopy yesterday and to our surprise there are two! Our Little Guy was included in my Wife's ROC filing and we already received his "Verification of Inclusion of a Dependent" Letter the day before, It references one of the Receipt Numbers on the Wife's NOA1s.

Receipt Number WAC-##-###-00010 is dated 10/13/2011 @ 14:88, this is the Receipt Number the Letter of Inclusion refers to.

Receipt Number WAC-##-###-00008 is dated 10/14/2011 @ 14:28.


I'm just wondering if anyone else has had this happen?
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-10-21 08:39:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionNotice for Petition Removing Conditions On Residency

***** My apologies. We have to remove each post manually and someone the very first one- that started all this! slipped by. Totally my fault. *****

Thank you...

I have never responded to a post that has upset me more than this. The comment by pigbelk should have been removed!! And if such conduct isn't enough to get banned ;I don't know what would. Bob,please give Anna a hug from Lordalyn and I.Out hearts go out to both of you.

Thank you,

FWIW, Anna will never know of it...
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-10-24 15:20:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionNotice for Petition Removing Conditions On Residency

Thanks for the hint about starting a new post.
By not being a frequent user of V.J. it is normal not to know the procedures here.
On the other hand, allow me to tell you my opinion: if by not following the "right way of doing things" here, I am not entitled to an answer, that is fine with me.
Just have in mind, that besides, policies, "by the book" attitudes, tactics and guidelines, there is another (perhaps the greatest) factor in here that unites us all: the one that is named "SENSE OF HUMANITY".
I apologize if I brought any inconvenience if based on this very... "humane denominator" I asked my question, yet I REALLY believe that there will be quite a few persons in here, that besides... "dictating" me the right way to do things, will have the kindness and the helpful spirit, to help me by trying to answer my questions as they were put, same way they were helped when they were "green".
Your help, was appreciated anyways.

No apology needed, I didn't give a more complete answer because it would just serve to continue the discussion in the wrong place.

Here is the Guide for Removing Conditions, it should answer most if not all of your questions.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-10-24 14:49:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionNotice for Petition Removing Conditions On Residency

Well if so and he is a know it all, he could have been more helpful in explaing what i did wrong instead of being so bold in my opinion it was a reprimanding way.

Before getting your panties in a bunch read what I said:

1) You have future dates in your timeline.

2) The Site uses timelines information to publish estimates on USCIS Processing & Approval times.

3) When people put bogus data in their timelines it throws the published estimates off.

Maybe you just need to not be so touchy and actually read what's said...

BTW, I noticed that your current :Filed for is "Naturalization" despite the fact that your near future ROC filing isn't even in the mail...

Edited by Bob 4 Anna, 24 October 2011 - 11:46 AM.

Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-10-24 11:45:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionNotice for Petition Removing Conditions On Residency
@OP, your timeline is really messed-up. You have future dates in there for Filing ROC. You do know that the site uses timelines to estimate USCIS Processing & approval times, right? Doing things like that messes with the estimates.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-10-24 09:47:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiondivorce while REMOVE CONDITIONS pending

i sent I-751 june 3rd 2011
my application was approved july 25th 2011
i had my biometric taken august 19th 2011

If your application was APPROVED then it's a done deal, you've removed conditions and just need to wait for the 10 Year Greencard to arrive.

Less than 2 months doesn't sound right for ROC approval though, what does your case status show online?
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-08-24 16:00:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionPrep. for removing conditions sept 2013

I think the main issue wont be the ROC as much as the stay in the US to keep the LPR condition.. If she's gone for 2 years, I think she might lose the LPR status

If I read the OP correctly the wife is the US Citizen Petitioner?

It is confusing though as a lot of Filipinos aren't used to gender specific pronouns (for example my wife often calls her brother's infant son her niece).

RonRon can you confirm you are talking about the US Petitioner returning to the Philippines for a couple of years?

Regardless I would think it will make proving bonefide marriage difficult at best of you live in 2 different countries after the Alien spouse moves to the US especially if the Alien spouse's relative was a co-sponsor.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-11-04 15:30:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionMy mother in Law & her sister ruining our Marriage

Yes i am now hopeless because hes not cooperating with me now..few months i came here i want to go home really since they (his mom& aunt) noy treating me right they also threaten me not to remove my condition since they hold my husband in the neck


Threatening to withhold your immigration documents or interfere with your immigration status is recognized as a form of abuse by USCIS. It sounds like they are happy that he married a house girl for them and her simply doesn't care about you as much as he should.

You need to decide if you want to remain in the US or return to the Philippines.

If you want to return to the Philippines then get out of the house now. Go to a woman's shelter and they will help you contact the Philippine Consulate. The Consulate should be able to help you get back home. Once home you can file for Annulment.

If you want to remain in the US still get out of the house now and go to a woman's shelter. They will help you file for divorce and get your life on track without him. Catholic Charities can even help you with the Removal of Conditions.

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO REMAIN IN A MARRIAGE THAT DOESN'T TREAT YOU LIKE A PERSON.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-09-09 11:16:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionwife planning to abandon me. please help
You need proof that you co-mingled your lives. Prove the following (the big 2): You lived together, you pooled your money together.

That generally covers "Good faith" Marriage.

You will not need to prove why the marriage ended or even wait for her to file for divorce. You can separate yourself from her life now (get the above proof first), fiel for divorce and file to remove conditions based on the divorce waiver all without her. The joint tax filings have nothing to do with support, she signed the Affidavit of Support for you to get your conditional Greencard and that remains in effect. The Joint Taxes help prove 2 things: First you're meeting the legal requirement to file taxes as a LPR and second you're co-mingling finances. Individual tax filing meets the first and joint bank accounts or bills at the same address proves the second.

Edited by Bob 4 Anna, 29 November 2011 - 05:41 PM.

Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-11-29 17:40:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 dependent child question

I'm sorry for the double post but please I need help on this. I would appreciate it so much. Thanks

You only file on application, for the adult and include the child. You'll pay a single application fee but 2 bio-metrics fees.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-12-27 09:38:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 dependent child question
Why are you filing separately? Did they POE more than 90 days apart?
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-12-23 15:27:00
Asia: East and PacificI-130 filing if alien spouse already in US

Is there any way a waiver can be filed to allow her to adjust her status without leaving?

Such a waiver does not exist...
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-01-04 19:08:00
Asia: East and PacificTaiwan : Can I bring a Vietnamese wife with me as a US Citizen?

She would not come to the USA. It would be straight from Vietnam to Taiwan.

VJ is for Immigration to the US so you need to find a forum that covers immigration to Taiwan for that situation.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-04-04 12:58:00
Asia: East and PacificFilipina & American (Beauty & the Beast) in Thailand
I Love to Scuba Dive, hope to someday dive Thailand...

The wife is certified and enjoys it but not as much as I do. I would love for her to meet other Filipinas who enjoy Scuba...
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-06-20 16:26:00
Asia: East and PacificGetting married in Cambodia
Why bother with K-3 if you marry her in Cambodia? The CR-1 is superior and only takes about 1 month longer to Visa issuance than K-1.

Advantages of CR-1 over K-1/3:

CR-1 is issued Greencard upon activation at POE, she will be an LPR authorized to work and therefore able to get all of her documents and start her official life in the US very quickly.

CR-1 doesn't need to Adjust Status (cost $1,070 and takes 6 months). Saves time & money.

CR-1 can travel overseas immediately as stamped Visa serves as temp greencard until the actual greencard arrives in 4 - 6 weeks.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-08-02 14:26:00
Asia: East and Pacificadvise about indonesian girls

its just a indonesian friend nothing rommantic her teaching me about indonesia has sparked an interest for me to go...my relationship with the pinay is gone so why dwell in the past im not gonna set and drown in tears dnt think so to many women in the world to do that all i want to know is about Indonesia will i be back in philippines maybe but in the meantime illindo give a shot


Nobody is saying you need to get all depressed or "drown in tears", just don't go rushing into anything. Maybe take some time to be sure you learned something from the "Pinay experience", that's all.

FWIW, if you're interested in learning about Indonesian Culture then travel over there and experience it but I don't think you can really explore any culture "through it's women" (hope that doesn't sound too harsh or degrading to either you or women of any culture, just saying).

When I found my wife I wasn't looking for a Pinay wife. Honestly I was planning a dive trip to the Philippines and looking for some local dive buddies as the Kano I was travelling with was very unreliable (and proved himself to be such as he abandoned me at the airport in Manila). Anna & I just happened to stumble across each other in the process.

I guess I'm being judgmental here (despite trying to not be), but your post just comes off like your shopping for an Asian bride. Finding the right woman has less (if anything) to do with where she's from and more to do with who she was raised & who she is as a person. Physical traits pale in comparison to the beauty you can find in the right soul.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-12-28 10:59:00
Asia: East and Pacificadvise about indonesian girls
Wow, you move pretty quickly....

Your K-1 for the Pinay was filed 2 months ago but you've been talking to an Indonesian Girl for 8 months?
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-12-28 09:44:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanWHAT IS BEST TO SAY AT LAGOS CONSULATE DURING INTERVIEW?
KDOR,

First, turn-off the CAPS-LOCK, it you use proper Caps it will make your posts easier to read and ALL-CAPS is generally considered shouting on the internet.

Second. you below quoted statements don't agree.

In your first post you were specifically asking if you should lie to the CO at the interview
QUOTE (KDOR)
JUST WANNA HAVE YOUR OPINIONS AND ADVICE ON WHICH IS BEST TO SAY AT ONE OF THE HARDEST, FRAUD OR SCAM US CONSULATE IN LAGOS THAT WE MET ONLINE OR WE THAT MY SISTER INTRODUCE HIM TO ME?

Then after a some members have advised against lying you say that you're just asking what to expect at the interview.
QUOTE (KDOR)
WE ARE TELLING THE TRUTH WE JUST NEED YOUR ADVISE ON POSSIBLE EXPERIENCE ON HOW TO ADDRESS OUR RED FLAGS.


Even the thread title asks what to say (i.e. lie or the truth at the interview) not what kind of experience should we expect..


Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2009-10-14 17:15:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanWHAT IS BEST TO SAY AT LAGOS CONSULATE DURING INTERVIEW?
Richard is right, tell the truth.

Anyone who suggests otherwise is actually in violation of VJ's TOS as they would be advising you to commit immigration fraud.

BTW, why post in the Philippines Sub-forum?
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2009-10-14 16:48:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanHelp! Help!! Help!!! K-1 Visa Denied

Nigerian traditional marriages are formal cultural ceremonies and are not legally binding...

My understanding is that the OP hasn't performed a court wedding which is what is universally recognized as the "legally" binding marriage...

It might be semantics, but I believe that the OP can defend this after a valid CR-1 is filed.

My advice is to file a CR-1 immediately. A K-3 buys you nothing but more costs and more time on the backend. File for the CR-1.


If they're not legally married then they cannot file for CR-1 Visa.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-01-07 11:35:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanHelp! Help!! Help!!! K-1 Visa Denied

thanks NigeriaorBust,u r very right.the only option left is just to do a court wedding and file a k-3 or ir-1/cr-1.But the letter that the CO gave says 'you are ALREADY LEGALLY married to the petitioner,therefore you are not entitled to a visa intended for a fiance'.what i'm not sure is if they already found out or it's just a way of saying u have filed the wrong petition.what do u think?


You are all over the place on this one. Are you legally married or not?

If you are legally married then you don't need to get married again.

If you are not legally married then you need to appeal the K-1 Denial.

BTW, the definition of "Legally Married" is relevant to where this ceremony in Dec of 2007 happened. If that ceremony & living as man & wife meets to local definition of legally married then you are regardless of what US marriage requirements are.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-01-07 11:05:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanWhat's love got to do with it.

http://immigrationfr...-john-t204.html


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Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2012-03-26 16:33:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)sending AOS and DS230 package
Things are different for each type of case.

Please fill-out your profile so we know what processing you are going through.

For us, I'm going for CR-1 for my Wife & CR-2 for our son. For this I had to submit one complete I-864 Packet for each of them. I received her documents only 1 day before I received his.

I have just Sent both of the completed packets Next Day in the same envelope. Each packet is paperclipped with the Barcoded Coversheet on the top.

Call the NVC, the operators are very friendly and don't mind answering stupid questions wink.gif
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2009-09-02 11:18:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)IS THIS A PROBLEM???
The idiots at LBC did the same thing to us. The LBC Receipt has the 31 Rochester address on it but when they re-shipped it via UPS they used the 32 Rochester address.

Our first package from the PH was signed for at NVC on Wednesday and logged into their system that Friday.

The second Package (LBC sent to "wrong" address) was signed for last week Wednesday and their system showed it logged as received last week Friday.

You'll be fine.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2009-10-08 15:19:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Nvc case completed !
Be careful with that "never" been to the US. It sounds like you're really saying that she has never been caught being in the US. If that is the case and you or she has represented that she's never been in the US then you are committing misrepresentation which has dire consequences if ever caught.

All it takes is for them to have one small bit of evidence that she has been here or if your "story" seems fishy and they decide to dig a little deeper then you coul dend-up having to move to Mexico to live with your wife.

I'm not accusing you of anything, just making an observation...
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-03-09 15:06:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)I thought I was good at this...
Only CR/IR have any work and NVC stage. For K Visas they assign an Embassy Case number and forward the packet on to the Embassy.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-05-07 14:15:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)NVC stuck
First of all, if you're filing for K-1 then he's not your hubby *yet* and you need be be careful to remember that whenever you talk to anyone with USCIS, DoS, St Lukes etc.

Second, you husband's criminal record will only be a problem if it is for a specific type of crime: Domestic Violence/Abuse or Sexual Offense.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-06-24 13:45:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)case # assigned at NVC, whats NEXT???
Per Darnell, please finish your profile (by indicating VISA Type like IR/CR or K-1) and fill out your timeline. Timeline tracking not only helps you get answers quicker but it helps those that come behind you as the system generates trends based on the timelines filled-out.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-07-22 10:27:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)we can't find a co-sponsor

How to do this?

If the petitioner didn't meet the last two years but meets the recent year, is this ok? If there is $2,400 in savings, it is okay also?

If your income increase is properly documented then it shouldn't be a problem especially if it's because you finished school and started working full time.

The $2,400 amount is specific to this OP because her shortfall is $800 so she needs that times 3 to cover it (800 * 3 = 2,400).
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-12-29 10:02:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)we can't find a co-sponsor
Please don't misunderstand my question here, I'm just trying to understand....

It sounds like somehow over that last 2 years you've been able to:

Fly to Morocco twice.

Pay for K-1 process up to and including Visa Interview at the USEM which includes I-129F Filing Fee, Medical Exam and Visa Application Fee.

Pay for CR-1 process up to current situation which is I-130 Filing Fee and Affidavit Of Support Fee.

That sounds like there is some room for putting some cash aside.

Is there anything in your current budget that you could cut back on?

About your disability, is it a case were if you generate ANY income you will lose it? I know a few people who supplement their income by a couple hundred a month selling stuff on the internet or doing odd jobs here and there for people who just don't have the time for their own errands.

Again don't misunderstand me, just trying to throw out some thoughts...
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-12-27 16:42:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)we can't find a co-sponsor

im $800 under the poverty line and im disabled


All you need is $2,400 in assets to overcome the $800 shortfall. Is this possible?

Per this USCIS Page:

Income Requirements

You also must meet certain income requirements (whether you are a sponsor, a joint sponsor, or a substitute sponsor). You must show that your household income is equal to or higher than 125% of the U.S. poverty level for your household size. (Your household size includes you, your dependents, any relatives living with you, and the immigrants you are sponsoring.)

If you, the sponsor, are on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, and the immigrant you are sponsoring is your spouse or child, your income only needs to equal 100% of the U.S. poverty level for your household size.

To see if you are above the poverty level, see the “Form I-864P” link to the right.

If You Can’t Meet the Minimum Income Requirements
If you cannot meet the minimum income requirements using your earned income, you have various options:

You may add the cash value of your assets. This includes money in savings accounts, stocks, bonds, and property. To determine the amount of assets required to qualify, subtract your household income from the minimum income requirement (125% of the poverty level for your family size). You must prove the cash value of your assets is worth five times this difference (the amount left over).

Exceptions:
If the person being sponsored is a spouse, or son/daughter (who is 18 years or older) of a U.S. citizen: The minimum cash value of assets must be three times the difference between the sponsor’s household income and 125% of the federal poverty guide line for the household.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2010-12-27 11:48:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)finding a co-signer for my husband's affidavit of support form
Are you religious, member of a church?

Other VJ members have found assistance with co-sponsorship through their church & fellow parishioners.
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-01-06 11:06:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Cancel Sponsership

I really don't remember if i did an I-864 for her siblings. All i remember is receiving a case number, it was WAC XXXXXX. Just when do they ask for the affidavit of support for relatives?

If they haven't reached the NVC yet then you didn't. First step at NVC is the Affidavit of Support. WAC is a USCIS Case number not an Embassy Case Number (which are assigned at NVC).
Bob 4 AnnaMalePhilippines2011-03-03 09:35:00