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Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionVSC APPROVAL
Congratulations smile.gif Nice and quick (relatively speaking)!
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-06-01 21:39:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionUSCIS NEEDS REORGANIZATION! (CARD PRODUCTION ORDERED TWICE WITHING A WEEK
Sorry that doesn't make any sense. USCIS is a federal agency, not a federal program such as medicare, which gives money to the states. USCIS funding comes from the federal govenment budget and most that money in the budget comes from applications. The state is not paying to process these applications sent to CSC from all over the country.
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-05-29 14:30:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionUSCIS NEEDS REORGANIZATION! (CARD PRODUCTION ORDERED TWICE WITHING A WEEK
They are federal employees, and paid by the federal government and not the state, so the economy in California should not affect the CSC.

Edited by jane2009, 29 May 2009 - 01:10 PM.

Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-05-29 13:09:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionEvidence we have for I 751, Is it Enough?
It looks good to me. I didn't send any pictures with my application or cards etc (nor did I with my AOS application), but maybe that is a good idea. I do/did have some in my immigration folder, if anyone cares to see me. I just think pictures and cards could be easily faked, so probably don't have the same importance as hard financial ties.
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-05-27 02:23:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionRemoving Conditions and Divorce
Sorry, you are not getting much help. You should be gathering together any documents that you can that show proof of a relationship. They are especially interested in documents showing joint financial/residential ties: joint lease, utility bills, insurance, assets, debts, tax returns (things of that sort). You could get notorized letters from people who knew you as a couple. Some people send in photos showing how happy they are as a couple (maybe get some from before your marriage started to break down). The same sort of items, you would have sent with your AOS application. You may want to include a statement about why you divorced.

I am sorry, I cannot really tell you, what your chances are. My guess is that if you had a bonafide marriage and can provide proof of this, then they are probably decent. If you are filing alone, due to a divorce, then you would be able to file once your divorce is final and would not need to wait until May 30, 2010.

I dont know anything about divorce laws in Florida.

Edited by Killer_Clown_2009, 03 June 2009 - 12:41 AM.

Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-06-03 00:37:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionRemoving Conditions and Divorce
After you have read the guides, filled out your timeline, did a google search and sold your soul to the devil, come back and clearly state that you have done all these things and ask your question again.
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-06-01 21:11:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussioninteresting story at the border
I crossed into the US at this little backwater type crossing on the Maine/Quebec border. They asked me several times if I intended to work in the US ( I was just entering for a 2 week vacation). I kept saying no I wasn't. I had to provide information about my employer in Canada. They, then decided to search my luggage (not the car though, which belonged to my then boyfriend, my now USC husband). They dumped all the contents of my luggage onto this wooden thing outside and rummaged through it all, even opening an unopened box of Tampax and pulling them out. Now that's just weird.

Edited by Killer_Clown_2009, 04 June 2009 - 06:10 AM.

Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-06-04 06:08:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWRONG PAYEEEEEE
QUOTE (Immigrant2009 @ May 31 2009, 02:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Killer_Clown_2009 @ May 30 2009, 11:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Here is a link about a bounced check and if you look around the site, you will find others (the posters received an NOA despite having NSF): http://www.visajourn...showtopic=69614


Hi jane2009/Killer_Clown_2009,

Thanks for your contradiction and it's explanation. It's always good to have discussion and difference of opnions.

I was telling/suggesting based on my experience. I didn't say it was written in stone or a USCIS rule to use MO. I agree with you that there are cases which got NOA even before their check was cleared like yours and the one you shared (exceptons are always there). But most of time folks who used checks have to wait longer than those who used MO, that was the whole point.

It's up to the person to use check or MO, check has advantage as you can see it on your online banking system and the number USCIS put on it, but from common sense and normal day activity checks are not like quickly available funds like MO or cash is. Use of either one is fine, but I would still suggest using of MO than check, thats my take.



Ok, so people's whose NOAs are sent, prior to their check clearing are EXCEPTIONS. Can you please give us some hard statistics to back up your claim? How many cases are you following. USCIS handles hundreds of thousands of applications each year. Do you have an appropriate sample size? Have you run an appropriate statistical test on your data. It is not a good idea to surmise something based on very few incidental cases.

Earlier, you indicated that the State of California had laid off employees at CSC (when employees at USCIS are federal employees) thus slowing applications. You indicated that CSC didn't have a jump in applications. How do you know this? Do you have statistics of how many applications they are handling at a time? I could easily say that because VSC is backed up, that more cases are being transfered to CSC and they are handling more. But I don't have proof of this and therefore would not present it as a fact.

Edited by Killer_Clown_2009, 31 May 2009 - 10:20 AM.

Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-05-31 10:17:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWRONG PAYEEEEEE
Here is a link about a bounced check and if you look around the site, you will find others (the posters received an NOA despite having NSF): http://www.visajourn...showtopic=69614
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-05-30 23:41:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWRONG PAYEEEEEE
Sorry to contradict you, but my NOA was mailed to me, prior to my check clearing (look at my timeline). It was mailed on the same date, that my funds were taken from my account. Had I non sufficient funds and the check bounced, VSC would not have been aware of it for at least a day or two. You need to come up with another theory as to why a MO would be faster.

Edited by Killer_Clown_2009, 30 May 2009 - 11:35 PM.

Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-05-30 23:32:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionHelp I-751 documents
QUOTE (happywifeymom @ Jun 6 2009, 01:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello Again fellow vj members,

Sorry for the bother but am freaking out with the gathering of my documents for my I-751. SO far these are all the documents that i am planning to send to USCIS aside from the insurance or loan we have in both our names.

1. Copy of front and back of my Green card.
2. House deed (house bought during our marriage).
3. Joint Bank account we have for the past 2 years we been married.
4 . Tax Transcript for the joint filed income tax
5 .Birth certificate of our 11 month old son (born to our marriage)
6. Utility bills some in both our names, some in mine and some in Hubby's name but same address.
7. Copy of our visa debit cards in same joint acct.
8. Pictures of us on our trips and with the family and friends.
9 .Copy of Notice of approval of my I-485.
10. Copy of NOA 1 of my husband's I-130 petition for my kids(him being the petitioner).
11 .Letters and cards addressed to both our names ,some in his and in my name but same address.
12. Bank statements at least 3 in each year(to cover the 2 yr. period)

My questions are:
1.Do You think this is enough or do i need anything else?

Yes, personally I think it is enough, someone else may have a different opinion.

2.DO I need to send a copy of my old and New passport? Just renewed my passport with my married name on it now.

No

3. Do i need to send the application with a passport photo of me?(coz i read some that they send with their photo)?

Yes, send them 2 passport photos.

4.Do i need to send also a copy of our marriage certificate?What else ?

No.

5.Do I need to also send a Phone bills?

No, but if both your names are on it, it can be sent as evidence.


6.Lastly yhe form I-751 that i filled out and signed was the version that expires on October 31, 2009..would this be ok?

Yes, that form is not expired, it is fine.

I know am just so worried but any suggestions you may have will be appreciated.


Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-06-06 13:07:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhen to file the I-751?
It's an error (what a surprise), if you see, it says later on that you can file within 90 days.
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-06-07 23:56:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionno tax forms
Hmm, I did not send in my tax return with my package. I filed as married filing seperately (or whatever it is called). I added in a note, explaining how and why I filed that way. I also said that if they need a tax return, they can ask me and I'll send it (maybe I should have sent it anyway, but it didn't seem important). I believe that a tax return is not mandatory at this stage. I would just include a letter explaining that you had no income and did not file and send in the tax return from the year before.
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-06-08 18:20:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionAddress
Ok, I am not trying to pick on anyone, but I do not believe that you should file an AR-11 for a "mailing address", but only for a physical address. Someone can correct me if I am wrong and I won't get offended.


Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-06-04 18:18:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionGreen Card Approved
I am thinking that your baby will be born in the US, if so, they will automatically be a US Citizen. If you are a Canadian Citizen, then any child you have born outside of Canada will automatically be a Canadian Citizen too. If you need proof of this, then you can apply for a Certificate of Canadian Citizenship:

http://www.cic.gc.ca...nship/proof.asp


Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-06-10 19:45:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionLifting of Conditions for K-2
QUOTE (sunandmoon @ Jun 2 2009, 04:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks YuandDan

from VJ:7.4) ..How to we file for lifting of conditions for my K2 child?
A..If your K2 achieved permanent resident status at the same time as the K1, or within 90 days afterwards, then include them on the joint petition. If the K2 achieved permanent resident status more than 90 days after the K1, or if the parents are NOT filing a joint petition (due to termination of the marriage), the K2 will file their own I-751.


since our daughter's GC was issued within 90 days of my wife, I knew she could be included in the joint petition. I just wasn't sure if we could do it in June or had to wait till the 90 days before daughter's GC expired.

thanks again.



You could try filing in June and send in one check for $625.00. If they won't process the application, because the daughter's 90 day window is not open yet, then they will return your package and check, because it is not in the right amount. Based on the instructions, I would guess that it is ok to file based on your spouses 90 day window or they would have added in something about waiting for the child's 90 day window.
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-06-04 06:28:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionLifting of Conditions for K-2
QUOTE (Immigrant2009 @ Jun 3 2009, 01:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Killer_Clown_2009 @ Jun 2 2009, 11:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
There is a question on the I-751 form where you list children of the applicant. It's Part 5 (List all your children). Put the child's name and A # in there and include an extra $80.00 for the biometrics. Make sure you include a copy of the child's green card with your evidence. That's all you need to do.



Hi Killer_Clown_2009,

Please don't answer the question If you don't know it or didn't understand the question. No advice is better than Bad/Wrong advice. Hope you didn't mind it.

Thanks


Excuse me, but I didn't give wrong or bad advice (I'll leave that to you). Please tell me how my instructions are "wrong" or "bad". That is exactly how you fill out the form if you are adding in a child who needs their condtions removed.

Edited by Killer_Clown_2009, 04 June 2009 - 06:16 AM.

Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-06-04 06:12:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionLifting of Conditions for K-2
Sorry, I didn't quite read your question correctly. I hope someone else can give you the correct answer.
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-06-02 23:28:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionLifting of Conditions for K-2
There is a question on the I-751 form where you list children of the applicant. It's Part 5 (List all your children). Put the child's name and A # in there and include an extra $80.00 for the biometrics. Make sure you include a copy of the child's green card with your evidence. That's all you need to do.

Edited by Killer_Clown_2009, 02 June 2009 - 11:22 PM.

Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-06-02 23:18:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI need help!!!!
I don't think that it is any more worrying to travel due to the RFE, then it was before the RFE. You'll only be gone for 10 days. Personally, I would send in the evidence ASAP with delivery confirmation so that you make sure that they get it, then go on your trip and try not to worry. The RFE shouldn't be any reason to deny you entry back into the US. I think it is a very slim chance that they will A> outright deny your application without an interview or a good reason and B> be able to process your information in that 10 day timeframe and send you notification of your denial.

But I do see that it could feel stressful. Hopefully all goes well and you will get an approval notice soon after your RFE response.

Edited by Killer_Clown_2009, 04 August 2009 - 10:21 PM.

Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-08-04 22:17:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionA note about Timelines
Thank you everyone. I thought it was getting information from the timeline and updating itself, but I was WRONG again. (ha) I think I've fixed it!
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-05-22 11:04:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionA note about Timelines
AH ok and ty!
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-05-22 11:01:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionA note about Timelines
Can anyone tell me why my timeline won't seem to update over there on the left <------. It says AOS pending, when I put in that it was approved about 2 years ago.
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-05-22 10:47:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionGreen Card Expired and have not filed I-751
Personally, I think "i forgot" is probably a pretty valid excuse. I am sure many people do forget.
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-09-03 21:45:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionim back needing more help *PLEASE*
It sounds as if you filed the removal of conditions paperwork with him. I suppose your next step would be to send a letter to whichever USC Service Center that application is pending with and tell them that you no longer want to jointly remove conditions. I don't know what else you can do. It sounds as if you have a rocky on and off relationship. Be sure that you do not plan to get back together with this person, before you take that step.
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-09-20 12:43:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionQuestion about Part 3 no 7 on 1-751
Have you ever been arrested, detained, charged, indicted, fined or imprisoned for breaking or violating any law or ordinance, or committed any crime which you were not arrested in the US or abroad.


Ok it clearly states detained for breaking or violating a law or ordinance. Did your detention at the border have anything to do with the breaking of a law??

If not, I would put no.

If you are really uncertain, just put yes and add a note explaining it. I have added notes, indicating that parts of the form where confusing and I added details.

Edited by Killer_Clown_2009, 27 September 2009 - 08:07 AM.

Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-09-27 08:05:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionNo online case status? has this happened to anyone??
QUOTE (Ameridien @ Sep 25 2009, 12:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
unsure.gif I filed in July to the VSC Till today, i am unable to see my case online, i called the hotline, and they told me they were backlogged to entered my case online, we did the biometrics already and they told us they updated it, has this every happened to anyone before



Make sure that you are using the case number from the BIOMETRICS letter and not the one from the NOA. The one from the NOA doesn't work. I am not sure how good case status online is for VSC. My case status has not changed once sinceit was initially entered. It still has last date as May 21, 2009, where it states my application was received. I already have an approval letter. I think that they don't bother with case updates much.
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-09-27 08:26:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionGot Blue letter after 13 months stating insufficient Documents?
QUOTE (Kez/JWolf @ Feb 9 2009, 05:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yep not including Joint tax returns will get you a RFE they are a must. As there has been such a big backlog of applications it is no wonder it has taken they this long to request the information you failed to include when you filed.

I am sure once they get the information you will get your approval very quickly.



I did not include joint tax returns or any tax returns at all and didn't get an RFE.
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-09-27 08:30:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiondidn't notify change of address, didn't file i751 on time :(
Yes, keep us updated. I think, if they don't intend to give you a grace period, they will send back the application and not start processing it. It would be interesting to see how this turns out.
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-09-03 21:22:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiongetting ready to file
Ok, I just got a letter today that my application has been approved. Online still says that they received my application in MAY etc. Online was not updated once! Not even for biometrics. Supposedly, I will receive the greencard within 2 weeks.

Edited by Killer_Clown_2009, 26 September 2009 - 07:49 PM.

Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-09-26 19:49:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiongetting ready to file
Someone can add me (I might mess it up), NOA date is 05/15/09 @ VSC, mailed it on 05/12.

Edited by jane2009, 28 May 2009 - 01:52 AM.

Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-05-28 01:51:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiongetting ready to file
We filed my son's AOS/I-130 application two months after mine because he was waiting on a vaccination series (hep B i think) to be completed. My AOS was approved at the interview and his was sent to CSC and was approved 3 1/2 months after mine. Grrrrrr. I can file his on or after June 3rd, sigh.

Edited by jane2009, 23 May 2009 - 04:41 PM.

Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-05-23 16:37:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiongetting ready to file
They are psychic smile.gif I am so glad to know that it didn't get lost in the mail. They didn't accept the $80.00 check for my son's biometrics though. His card doesn't expire until August 31, 09, so I need to fork out another application fee for him in a couple of weeks.
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-05-23 14:34:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiongetting ready to file
I am still waiting for my check to be cashed. Grrrrrr.....
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-05-22 18:52:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionConditional GC Approved without Interview
Thank you for posting this. It'll be interesting to see what happens (I'm betting they don't start doing extra interviews).
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2007-09-14 00:05:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionExperiences With Early Biometrics / Walk-Ins
My appointment time was 11 AM, and due to logistics, I was in Boston shortly before 8 AM and right near the ASC.

Not wanting to wait around I went into the ASC. I had to wait until all the 8 AM people did their biometrics. I was put in a special section with this other guy who was a day early or something. They were somewhat miffed and said that I had to come in at the correct time, next time.

So anyways, it worked out, wasn't a long wait maybe 40 minutes or so, and I just faced a bit of hostility.
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-09-26 19:43:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionGreen Card ~~ Last Name Change
^^^^

Shermike above said they changed it with the I-751, by filling it out with their married name.
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-06-02 23:14:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI think my I-751 application was returned... :-(
Maybe this will help you sleep. This person mailed theirs on the day that USCIS told them too and it was returned as well: http://www.visajourn...;hl=FILING LATE
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-05-27 01:22:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI think my I-751 application was returned... :-(
Ok, I think I see what may have happened. You need to file in that 90 day window. So if your green card expires on August 20, the earliest that you can file would be May 22nd ( I think that's 90 days, prior to August 20th, because both May and July have 31 days in them). It looks like they recieved it on May 21st. I know it is only one day, but I have heard of other people having this happen to them. Maybe they put the wrong date on the letter that they sent (wouldn't surprise me). Do you think maybe that's what happened? My AOS was returned, because I filed a fee waiver with it, which they decided to deny (this after stamping all over the application and basically tearing it apart and reorginising it). They even sent back my original envelope and all my clips.

Edited by jane2009, 27 May 2009 - 12:24 AM.

Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-05-27 00:21:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI think my I-751 application was returned... :-(
Well that is really too bad. But the bright side would be that because you filed so early, you have plenty of time to refile if you need too. But still I know it would a disappointment. MY AOS application was returned and it wasn't a nice feeling.
Killer_Clown_2009FemaleCanada2009-05-27 00:12:00