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Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionstep by step
YAY for you! let us party and celebrate what you have acomplished! I am so glad for you! GRATS! You are in a great place today! no more USCIS for ten years WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT !!! I drink to you my dear!
RingsFemaleAustralia2009-09-24 00:20:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionstep by step
Oct 28th I file YAY! I hope I have such good luck as you have had. I will party hard. Let's break out the wine and celebrate you today! You worked hard for this and you deserve this and I am so proud of you!!!!
RingsFemaleAustralia2009-09-24 00:13:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionstep by step
That's how to party girl! i got me a glass of wine and I am making a cheers to you right now! YAY WOOOOOOOOOT for success! You stay German and be proud and smile today because it is a good day!
RingsFemaleAustralia2009-09-24 00:03:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionstep by step
QUOTE (Haole @ Sep 23 2009, 10:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
"and i am actually proud to be a german citizen and enjoy a little bit to be different"

Why are you in the United States?



QUOTE (Mona_Greg @ Sep 23 2009, 10:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Rings @ Sep 23 2009, 11:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Being proud of where you come from does not mean that you are in the states for the wrong reason. Just because someone is proud of where they came from means nothing and you are trying to be rude and indecent for no reason whatsoever. This is a celebration thread. My husband is proud to be Australian and I am proud that he is Australian and just because he resides in America with me does not make him less proud to be Australian.



Thank you Rings , i think the same way , and i am here because of my Husband i love him and i wanna be with him and that was the only way for us to be together his Job made it impossible for him to move to Germany so i gave everything up on my part to be with him , i don't think that is the wrong reason and i haven't regret my decision , not that i have to explain myself but maybe it helps others not to ask stupid questions about my opinion again , still this person who asked a Question like that should check very carefully why she is here in the US , that question says everything i would think .



Celebrate and enjoy! You have a long life ahead of you! You are German and be proud of being German and don't forget your home because that matters too. Your love will last long if you both can accept each other and where each other have come from. I honor Australia for my man and I love the country and he had to come here to be with me because I have kids here, but that does not mean he leaves who he is. He is still Australian and proud to be. Aussie Aussie Aussie oi Oi Oi! You should also be proud to be German and remember where you come from and who you are. We do not have to all be Americans to love an American. We love.. it's ok to love. And love is worth changing your life for *hugs*
RingsFemaleAustralia2009-09-23 23:35:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionstep by step
SHE is proud to be German. She did not ask for information on being American. She does not have to be American to be here. She is proud of where she came from... so what?
RingsFemaleAustralia2009-09-23 23:28:00
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She is here because she loves her husband ffs... sheesh.... she can still be proud to be German. It's hard enough to leave your home and change your life as it is without people bashing you because you are proud of who you are... how insensitive of you!

Edited by Rings, 23 September 2009 - 11:25 PM.

RingsFemaleAustralia2009-09-23 23:24:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionstep by step
Being proud of where you come from does not mean that you are in the states for the wrong reason. Just because someone is proud of where they came from means nothing and you are trying to be rude and indecent for no reason whatsoever. This is a celebration thread. My husband is proud to be Australian and I am proud that he is Australian and just because he resides in America with me does not make him less proud to be Australian.
RingsFemaleAustralia2009-09-23 23:21:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionstep by step
Thanks so much for your words. We file next month. I hope we will pass without complications. I am so proud of you and I wish I was where you are now *hugs* I know that it comes in time. You worked hard to get where you are and you have done so well and you deserve to party!
RingsFemaleAustralia2009-09-23 23:14:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionstep by step
GRATS TO YOU! IT'S ALWAYS SO GOOD TO HEAR A POSITIVE! YOU DESERVE IT *DANCES FUNNY*
RingsFemaleAustralia2009-09-23 22:59:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionDivorce Waiver of joint filing Evidence??
QUOTE (CountryBoy @ Oct 2 2009, 12:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Rings @ Oct 1 2009, 08:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You can file to adjust your status if you are divorced, but they will require the divorce decree so you will have to file for the divorce and wait for it to be final. You will also have to gather as much evidence of your marriage that you can. If you can get copies of the lease or other forms of shared assets (things in both of your names) then it will prove you entered the relationship in good faith and without intention of coming here for a green card. Once you file for divorce, you do not need to wait until your conditional green card expires to file AOS. File right away as soon as your divorce is final.


It's late and I could very easily be confused due to lack of sleep BUT ..

She said in her post that she got her conditional green card in August of this year; so that means she has already filed AOS .. she cannot file to remove conditions until 90 days before her green card expires and that will be May of 2011. The rest of the advice about collecting evidence sounds right though.

I believe that the answer she was looking for is, yes .. you can stay at least until your green card expires at the very least.



A conditional greencard is a 2 year greencard based on being married, she cannot file AOS until her divorce is complete. ie: she needs to have an actual divorce decree (legal documentation) she may have adjusted her status, but she still needs to remove the conditions of that status (ie: her 2 year to her 10 year greencard) If she files for divorce and the divorce goes through, she can immediately file to remove conditions prior to the 90 day requirement of married couples. She should file immediaely after her divorce decree is in hand despite that 90 day requirement of married couples.
RingsFemaleAustralia2009-10-02 01:20:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionDivorce Waiver of joint filing Evidence??
You can file to adjust your status if you are divorced, but they will require the divorce decree so you will have to file for the divorce and wait for it to be final. You will also have to gather as much evidence of your marriage that you can. If you can get copies of the lease or other forms of shared assets (things in both of your names) then it will prove you entered the relationship in good faith and without intention of coming here for a green card. Once you file for divorce, you do not need to wait until your conditional green card expires to file AOS. File right away as soon as your divorce is final.
RingsFemaleAustralia2009-10-01 20:45:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionGUESS WHAT!!!.....
YAY!!!!!!!! *dances funny*
RingsFemaleAustralia2009-09-21 21:08:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhen to file??
Count back 90 days from the expiration date of the card and stick it in your signature like I did below and every time you post you will see that damn date until it's burned into your brain hahahaha
RingsFemaleAustralia2009-10-05 23:48:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionAm I missing something?
Sunshine is removing conditions and my advice is accurate to what needs to be done. As far as your timeline is concerned, you are far from removing conditions. Trust my advice here. i know what I am saying.
RingsFemaleAustralia2009-10-06 01:14:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionAm I missing something?
They extended your 2 year conditional greencard to wait for your removal of conditions and they are processing your case. You must concentrate on proving that you had a valid relationship and that both of you were "merging" your lives. You need to have the documents. Lease, credit cards in both names, anything that shows the USCIS that your relationship was real and you entered it in "good faith" of staying married. You are required to show them that you are not here to get a greencard by fraud and that you married with good intention and you were in love and it just didn't work out. Showing that you both singed a lease or had shared debt, utlilities, medical bills, etc... you have to show the USCIS that you were together and it was legitimate. Proving you entered in good faith is the most important thing when removing conditions.

Even if you are divorced you must prove to them the validity of the relationship so yes you need these documents
RingsFemaleAustralia2009-10-06 01:08:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionAm I missing something?
Also make note of my edit.. I have a way of thinking after I hit reply hahahahaha
RingsFemaleAustralia2009-10-05 23:57:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionAm I missing something?
You can actually go back and file a change on your taxes and update them. it's normally a quick process but the form cost like $100 to file. You should call the tax people who did your taxes (Their names will be on your forms) and inquire about it. It may help you out!

If you already filed just wait for the RFE (which I don't think you will get) you have a good amount of evidence! Awesome you will get your 10 year soon! I am so excited for you!
RingsFemaleAustralia2009-10-05 23:55:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI need more information about NOA
QUOTE (Sunshine2009 @ Oct 6 2009, 07:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Lhedyjoe @ Oct 6 2009, 07:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think you said you got divorce last August. Then, you should not file the petition jointly. You need to have it waived. Here is the link for you, you need to download & read the Instructions for Completing Form I-751 USCIS FORMS



Thanks. I filed the l-751 based on marriage in good faith/ divorce on 9th Sept 09 and received the NOA (I-797) 1st Oct 09. My question, if I still need to submit the documents their asking for. Below are the documents need to submit;

: Lease of joint tenancy
: Joint mortgage agreement and/ or property
: Joint ownership of asssets
: Tax returns
: Birth certificate(s) of any children born from the meriage
: Joint policies of life, medical and/ or car insurance



Yes you still need to prove you entered the relationship in good faith and that you were merging your lives.
RingsFemaleAustralia2009-10-06 19:42:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI need more information about NOA
If you have your divorce decree file your removal right away. Don't wait for the 90 days prior to your greencard expiring.
RingsFemaleAustralia2009-10-06 08:16:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI need more information about NOA
They need you to prove that your relationship was real. You have to prove the validity of your relationship. You have to show them documentation that you entered the marriage in "good faith" and it just didn't work out. You have to show them that you were "merging" your lives together. Joint banks accounts, joint credit cards, medical insurance, renters insurance, anything with both your names on it, leases, affidavits from family, friends neighbors... anything that can prove that you were both married and you are not here to commit immigration fraud because you entered the marriage in "good faith". You have to prove to the USCIS that you did not intend on coming here simply to get a divorce and get your greencard by marrying a US citizen.
RingsFemaleAustralia2009-10-06 01:22:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI need more information about NOA
If you have submitted all of this then you are fine. If something is missing, mail it to them and also bring a copy with you for biometrics as well. It's not an RFE, it is a notice stating they are taking action on your case and you will be receiving a biometrics appointment letter soon. Get your documents in order. Make sure you have everything on that list there. Don't worry it's just a processing letter to confirm they have received your documents and they are processing your case. *hugs* smile
RingsFemaleAustralia2009-10-06 00:47:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI need more information about NOA
Are you sure it's an NOA and not an RFE (Request for more information)
You must send in everything they are requesting.
RingsFemaleAustralia2009-10-05 08:28:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionmy husband wants to file a divorce
If you get divorced and you have your "divorce decree" then you can simply file your I-751 without the waiver. Just file based on divorce and make sure you have the evidence I stated above. You have to be divorced to file this way and you MUST have your divorce decree.

Do not forget that entering the marriage in "good faith" and the proof of that is something you MUST have!
RingsFemaleAustralia2009-10-06 23:50:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionmy husband wants to file a divorce
You can file even if you are divorced, but the burden of proof is your responsibility. What I mean is that you have to prove you entered the marriage in "good faith" and not without intention of gaining a Greencard. You will have to prove that you were merging your lives by providing USCIS with copies of your lease that show you lived together, credit cards in both names, medical documents in both names, insurance documents in both names, etc... you have to show USCIS that you came here and intended on sharing your life with this persono and things just didn't work out.
RingsFemaleAustralia2009-10-06 22:21:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionFinally
QUOTE (Mona_Greg @ Oct 6 2009, 09:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Rings @ Oct 5 2009, 11:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
YAY I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU! YOU HAVE WORKED SO HARD AND YOU DESERVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Hi Rings , how have you been ? have you filed your I-751 yet ? any answer from USCIS ? keep me postet
Hugs and hopefully a smooth and fast approval



Awe thanks for asking. I am well. I have not filed yet. Not till October 28th, but I am like a mad woman gatering evidence already. There is no way in heck that my baby and I are going to fail if I have something to say about it. I will march all my family, friends and neighbors right into court with giant picket signs hahahaha. I am so happy for you. You really deserve this. I bet you feel just fantasic right now. I bet this is a load off your back. Congrats again!
RingsFemaleAustralia2009-10-06 19:48:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionFinally
YAY I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU! YOU HAVE WORKED SO HARD AND YOU DESERVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RingsFemaleAustralia2009-10-05 23:47:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionVSC approval in 4 months
GRATS!!! I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!
RingsFemaleAustralia2009-10-06 22:22:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionjust sent I-751 petition
QUOTE (NycBra @ Oct 6 2009, 11:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Maybe you should start a topic with the subject as October I-751 filers and insert your timeline. You can copy one "timeline" from our September thread topic, or from other months.
Also, since you sent only one month after us, you should have a look at the September thread anyway to see how long others have been receiving their NOAs, sometimes not receiving it at all (but receiving the Bio appt letter).
Now that you have already sent the package, you have to sit down and (try) to relax. I know it is hard, I can't relax myself. I already got my NOA and waiting for my bio appt letter.
Good luck to you!



Excellent advice good.gif
RingsFemaleAustralia2009-10-07 00:32:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionjust sent I-751 petition
BLAB AWAY I AM HERE TO HELP YOU! First they will send you a letter stating that they have received your removal of conditions and they are processing it. That will take a load off your back. Then if it get's close to the time of expiration, call them. If you have valid information that you sent them, they will not send you an RFE... you may even be approved without a interview! Wouldn't that be exciting! You still have to do biometrics, but wait a couple weeks... breathe... let them process it and give them time. I know it's hard not to worry, but time is all it takes. i will be here with you the whole time *hugs*
RingsFemaleAustralia2009-10-07 00:09:00
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I am so glad to come here and see how everyone is progressing. Things are doing well for us too. Sorry i haven't been around much, but I will be looking in here more often now that Loke is always working (both sad and happy I suppose)
RingsFemaleAustralia2007-03-25 23:46:00
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Welcome to the US! YAY! I am so glad for you guys!
RingsFemaleAustralia2007-03-19 13:17:00
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Our I-129F petition was sent to CSC today. I hope that this is good news!
RingsFemaleAustralia2007-03-19 09:53:00
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Awe David I am so happy for you and Steph. i hope that things go well and that you are so happy together *huges*

mmm Yes Cherry Ripes YES!!!!
RingsFemaleAustralia2007-03-14 08:38:00
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mmmmm I should ask David to send me some cherry chocolate covered things that I couldn't stop eating when I was in Aussie... *sigh* I miss it there
RingsFemaleAustralia2007-03-13 19:45:00
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Awe YAY it is so good to see you get approved. I am so glad for you! I know that things will be wonderful when you two meet up again! Don't be strangers! *hugs*

I got my NOA in the mail today so I am beaming. I know it is a small step to the eyes of some, but I still kissed it lol
RingsFemaleAustralia2007-03-12 23:43:00
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I am sorry I havent been around. Times have been tough. I hope that everyone is doing well and that you are all moving fairly quickly!
RingsFemaleAustralia2007-03-08 21:45:00
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Sorry I couldn't be more help. I think that the more information that she carries with her identity wise the better off she will be, but yeah nipping this stuff in the bud before hand is deffinately the best thing to do. I know that I want to avoid as many potential problems as I can before hand too.

I wish I was more help to you blasted American :P
RingsFemaleAustralia2007-03-05 12:43:00
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Thank you all so much for your advice. I think that at least if Loke gets these things lined up and appointments made, then we should be able to have all of it done and ready before they expire and it will make us both feel as if we are doing something more.

NAME CHANGE - I actually know about this because I am doing it at the moment. I am in Denver, Colorado though so I think it may be slightly different depending on where you are. I actually had to change my social security card first. They require all original documentation in order to do it so you have to make sure that you have certified copies of stuff because you may need it for the immigration process and the social security office can hold the originals for a couple of weeks. Once you change your name on this, then you can change your drivers license, but it is a waste of 4 hours at the DMV if you have not changed your social security card first. After these two major things, then everything else is easy and most people do not require proof (bills and stuff) as long as you call them and tell them you got married and you now have a new name. You will want to change it on your post box as well, but also keep your other last name listed as well until things slowly turn over. All that you need to change your information is the marriage certificate and the social security office honored the Australian marriages certificate for me, but I did also provide them with a certified copy of my divorce decree as well. I hope this helps you out some.
RingsFemaleAustralia2007-03-05 11:34:00
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I didn't realize that you can get your police check and fingerprints done before the petition was sent to the consulate in Australia. I thought we had to wait for them to let us know just like the medical exam. Am I wrong? Maybe Loke can get his done soon then.. hmmmm
RingsFemaleAustralia2007-03-04 11:51:00
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Vylex! YAY you got your NOA1!! I just noticed it in your signature. I am so glad to see that we are not far behind each other!

Congrats on moving your interview date up!

And my well wish are with the soldiers at war!

Kath you are the best!

I would reply more but I am always at work :( They should just call my occupation... workoholic
RingsFemaleAustralia2007-03-02 15:48:00