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Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)France/America couples
QUOTE (Cecile and Bryan @ Nov 10 2008, 11:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Pour Chicago ils ne le demandent pas. Ils demandent :
- copie du passeport
- copie de la carte d'identite
- copie du livret de famille
- justificatif de domicile (driver's license ou facture)
- photo d'identte
- enveloppe timbree
Le seul truc qui me pose probleme c'est la copie du livret de famille, mais si j'envoie la demande d'inscription consulaire en meme temps que la demande de transcription du mariage, peut-etre qu'ils vont tout faire d'un coup et photocopier le livret de famille eux-memes ? Ou alors vous pensez vraiment qu'il faut que j'attende ?


Dis donc, vous avez de la chance au consulat de Chicago! A L.A. non seulement ils prennent leur temps et en plus ils demandent plus de paperasse!
moi a ta place, j'attendrais de recevoir le livret de famille quand meme. Tu devrais l'avoir dans pas trop longtemps de toute facon. Et puis, il n'y a pas d'élections qui se profilent a l'horizon...
lucie&damonFemaleFrance2008-11-10 16:35:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)France/America couples
QUOTE (Cecile and Bryan @ Nov 10 2008, 07:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Et une autre question, qui n'a pas grand chose a voir...
Est-ce que vous avez fait l'inscription consulaire ? (http://www.consulfra....php?article320) Est-ce que c'est aussi utile qu'ils le disent ?


Coucou!
Comme Lili&Kai l'a si bien expliqué, je pense que c'est tres pratique! ceci dit, je ne pense pas qu on puisse faire la demande des maintenant, car il demande pour l'inscription un preuve de la regularité du séjour: visa de plus de 6 mois ou carte verte...c'est vraiment trop nul d'etre une semi legale! wink.gif
il demande aussi le livret de famille, que je n'aurais pas avant plusieurs mois je pense, comme la carte verte!
lucie&damonFemaleFrance2008-11-10 15:08:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)France/America couples
QUOTE (Cecile and Bryan @ Nov 10 2008, 06:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
but if it was the name of the person who married us, wouldn't they have said "celebre a.... le .... par ...." instead of "avec"?


I put the name of my husband. I don't know who married us?! Some girl at the court house tongue.gif ... So I guess they want the name of your husband.
lucie&damonFemaleFrance2008-11-10 11:50:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)France/America couples
Man! You guys are lucky! protest6wz.gif to the Consulate of L.A! ; )
lucie&damonFemaleFrance2008-11-04 09:35:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)France/America couples
Congrats Pam! you must be so happy! kicking.gif

I still don't have it. It's been a month. but I didn't do the publiccation des bans, so it might not help! I hope I'll get it within 2 months as the guy from the embassy told me, and not 5 months as Lili! unsure.gif
lucie&damonFemaleFrance2008-10-31 11:05:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)France/America couples
QUOTE (woostine @ Oct 1 2008, 05:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Bonjour!!

I'm a newbie and I need your help! Congratulations to all of you who got married and are now able to live with their "imported" husband/wife smile.gif
My boyfriend is American and we are not planning on getting married. So I just want to know your experience before you decided to get married. how did you manage to stay together? Did anyone come with a tourist visa?
I'm from France and could apply for a longer tourist visa (6 months) but the embassy might think it's suspicious especially because I've just spent 9 months in the US.
What did you guys do before applying for a K1 visa?



Hi Woostine!

I actually did use the 6 months tourist visa! We wanted to know what it's like to live together before taking such an important decision! it helped a lot those 6 months! and it went perfectly. It gave us a chance to see what kind of everyday life we both have, and what we like to do etc.
after those 6 months we were 100% certain we wanted to get married! wink.gif
lucie&damonFemaleFrance2008-10-02 17:38:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionShould I send ORIGINAL docs with Packet 4 OR just copies or registered copies?
QUOTE (bounrith @ Dec 6 2008, 06:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Should I send ORIGINAL docs with Packet 4 OR just copies or registered copies?

I mean birth certificate to be particular.

Because it is such an important paper. We will bring all docs to the interview.



Personnally, I sent in Packet 4 the originals and kept copy for myself. Fort the birthcertificate, I asked my courthouse 2 originals to have another one just in case...
lucie&damonFemaleFrance2008-12-06 20:15:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWhich Documents are Kept at the Interview?
QUOTE (toma1 @ Dec 6 2008, 01:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lsma @ Dec 6 2008, 03:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was given back my marriage certificate and my birth certificate - everything else they kept.

In fact I could see my file through the window and there was no sign of any of the photos we sent to USCIS - I bet they just throw them away after the approval!



Well, I'm talking about the photos that my fiancee is taking to the visa interview... not the ones we sent to USCIS. She is taking her album with 50 photos and hoping they don't keep it.

She's also taking 1000+ pages of chat transcripts... that contain a bit of personal info blush.gif innocent.gif

Did you take documentation of this sort and they ended up keeping it?


Yes, they don't really look at the email or anything. and even if they ask to look at it, they will give you back your documents immediatly. They also gave back all the proof we gave for the I129 package.
lucie&damonFemaleFrance2008-12-06 16:00:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWhich Documents are Kept at the Interview?
QUOTE (toma1 @ Dec 6 2008, 01:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Can someone tell me which documents the embassy keeps during the visa interview?

For example, do they keep our photos and other proof of relationship documentation? Or will those items be returned?



Mine were returned. I don't know if it's the case in every embassy, but I guess so.
lucie&damonFemaleFrance2008-12-06 15:10:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCan medical examination affect to your K-3 visa approval
QUOTE (Vivi and Michael @ Aug 8 2008, 06:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello, I don't think that they will test you for Herpes simplex 1/2.....but if you want to know exactly what tests are gonna be done when you go to Medical Examination, just go to the US Embassy's website in your country and you can download the forms that the doctor will use for the tests in your country. I did it when I brought my fiance and I was able to see what kind of tests are required. Herpes simplex was not there but requirements for each country may not be the same.

Good luck and don't worry!!!!!!


I'd agree with not testing for Herpes. I'd also have to say that there may be differences between countries? I don't think they can test for immunities, or why would they make you get the vaccines if there is No record? I'm not a doctor! In the Philippines, the Medical Exam always comes before the Interview.

As daisychain said above, the vaccinations were included at the St. Lukes Medical Exam, excepting tetanus which wasn't available in the Philippines. My wife had No records of vacinations for her or the children. They got all of them that St. Lukes could administer. In fact, it seemed to be discouraged to get vaccinations specifically for Immigration purposes. Does this apply to all countries, I don't know.

That said, one dose of some of the vaccines isn't enough. You will need more in the USA to complete some of them. Some can require at least four doses over a period of years. It doesn't stop Immigration, but you can be required to submit proof, in a sealed envelope from a doctor, that you got them. Most County Heath Departments will do it at cost or even for free sometimes. Some doctors will do the required paperwork or free, or little charge. Just the vaccination card from the health dept isn't enough.

If you think the Consular Official doesn't look at the Medical Results, think again. My wife told the Medical Examiners that she had four children, our papers only showed the three that were Immigrating. We didn't hardly make it to the second window at the Embassy before we were questioned about why. Not a big deal, they were actually more interested in making sure the fourth was documented, in case she ever wanted to immigrate. At the time nobody thought she would, Thank Goodness, because now she does want to Immigrate. See, they aren't all bad! unsure.gif

That's my experience the last three years. I think I saw somewhere that they require four more vaccinations now, that weren't required before...

Cheers... kicking.gif
chuckbMalePhilippines2008-08-08 19:03:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow come some people are getting approved so fast?
Wouldn't it be nice if we lived in a perfect world, where fair, is fair? Face it, fair isn't fair, unless it seems fair to you.

I teach my children, that there isn't any such thing as fair. You just have to do your best to make it that way, and roll with the punches.

Personally, I think the world would be pretty boring if everything was always fair!

But considering the topic, I understand the frustration. All I can add is that things will happen. It takes time, and it's always more time than we want it to be, even to those others that got approvals first!.

Look at me, it's one day over a week, and I want at least the delivery receipt for an I-130 to the USCIS for my stepdaughter! I want it now! And the NOA1...

Cheers...
chuckbMalePhilippines2008-08-16 19:39:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLooking for a good immigration lawyer
QUOTE (Maryam. Amin @ Aug 26 2008, 08:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
helpsmilie.gif Hello,
I've been liveing in Pakistan with my husband for almost 2 years. With all that is going on we decide it would be of my best interest if I returned back to US , and try for his visa to here. My question is , if anyone knows of a good immigration lawyer.


There are recommendations here, but why? You can do it yourself, it isn't easy, but it can be done. I did it, and so have many others.
chuckbMalePhilippines2008-08-26 19:37:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 required in my case...?
QUOTE (panamagirl @ Aug 27 2008, 09:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Can anyone tell me if I can include the I-130 with my AOS packet or if I need to do it separate..? She is already here in the U.S.A. and I was under the understanding that we only needed to do the AOS paper work now. The I-130 has me confused because that is for a Alien relative who is not yet her/(seaking permission to come to the U.S.A).

Anyone married on a tourist visa out there that could clear this up for me. Do I do the I-130 separate, then wait for a reply or do I send them all in at once the I-130 & I-485/AOS packet…? Some people say I only need to do the I-485 and some other say do both together…?


As I understand it, you need the I-130 and the I-485 filed concurrently. The I-130 to get the Immigration part of it started, and the I-485 so you can stay here legally. You don't want to be here illegally, you could get banned from the US for a period of time up to 10 years...
chuckbMalePhilippines2008-08-27 20:18:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Sep 19 2008, 04:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (payxibka @ Sep 19 2008, 12:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (chuckb @ Sep 19 2008, 02:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I thought that as long as the Foreign National does not come here with the intention of getting married and staying, innocent.gif it is legal to fall in love and get married. Once that occurs, you file the I-130 and the I-485 concurrently, and you can stay while the process does it's thing. Am I wrong?

Risky, and doesn't apply to me, but it does interest me...


That is true, however in the OP's situation it is not clear that the alien is currently "in country" when this matrimonial idea came about.


I've interpreted, "He can come..." as he isn't here. If he isn't here, and they already plan to marry, then just using a tourist visa and adjusting status is out of the question. If the decision to marry occurs when he's already here, then adjusting status is a possibility. The key is intent at the most recent entry. This AOS scenario required the foreign spouse to remain in the USA until they have AP or LPR status and even with AP it's risk to leave.


I agree completely. Given that the intent to marry has already occurred, it would be illegal to fall in love (again) and get married in the US! devil.gif The AOS part is true of K1, K3 (unless married 2 years), and CR1, as I understand it.

Ignorance of the Law is not an excuse in this Country...
chuckbMalePhilippines2008-09-19 16:58:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Sep 19 2008, 01:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (payxibka @ Sep 19 2008, 09:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ronjie @ Sep 19 2008, 11:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
pushbrk, I know the op is asking about marriage. but, can the fiance com here on a tourist visa and then file a k1 while they are here and skip the weeding until the k1 is approved. of course still not overstaying the tourist visa. the advantage being a shorter time period being seperated, and they would still get married in america like they want


A benneficiary can be inside the US when the petition is filed... However, they must return home for interview and re-enter teh USA.


That's correct and since it is the K1 is not going to shorten their time apart unless they go ahead and file it right away. That plan carries the risk though that the foreigner has no gaurantee of US entry for a visit. I take it the couple wishes to marry promptly rather than wait. As such a fiance visa process would delay their marriage. I suggest, life plans come first then use the visa process that best fits the life plan rather than conforming the life plan to a pre-selected visa process. To each their own.


I thought that as long as the Foreign National does not come here with the intention of getting married and staying, innocent.gif it is legal to fall in love and get married. Once that occurs, you file the I-130 and the I-485 concurrently, and you can stay while the process does it's thing. Am I wrong?

Risky, and doesn't apply to me, but it does interest me...
chuckbMalePhilippines2008-09-19 14:52:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI don't understand K-3 needs a I-129f ???
QUOTE (Ling Ling @ Aug 17 2008, 02:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Polis @ Aug 17 2008, 01:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ahhhhhhhh my husband let me choose which one... because with the K-3 we could be together sooner, but who knows... and all paperstuff once i'm in the states, which is annoying, but at least i am with my beloved.

If like you said, Ling Ling, the CR-1 are moving faster those days... it good be a good "risk"...
To take... but now i need to think... And i'll see my dearest, tomorrow if everything is well tongue.gif (i think yes) and we'll talk about it, if anyone has good advices, even if everyone already gave some good ones, just feel free to post somethings...

VJForum users are truly the best ! Makes this long wait, slightly "better".


If you want to try for a K-3, you should send off your I-129F tomorrow (by US Post office Express Mail)

Have a great flight, and an even better visit.


As I understand it reading other threads, you can file the I-295f for the k3 and still be in line for one of the other visas. Whichever comes first. There is definately a difference in the overall cost...

Good Luck.
chuckbMalePhilippines2008-08-17 14:04:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI don't understand K-3 needs a I-129f ???
QUOTE (Polis @ Aug 17 2008, 01:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am slightly lost in papers, we sent the I-130 and got a NOA1, already, but they don't say anything else? They won't ask us to send something else?


Probably not, there are other visa types you might be petitioning for other than the K-3. To make it a K3 you need the I-295f. They would assume you are applying for IR-1 or CR-1 visas.
chuckbMalePhilippines2008-08-17 13:17:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMade error on DS-156
QUOTE (chris-lei @ Aug 9 2008, 09:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Carol and Bruno @ Aug 9 2008, 07:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I incorrectly typed my fiance's passport number on the DS-156. Is there any way of correcting it online? If not, will there be a problem at the interview? Can we white out the incorrect number and write in the correct number? Do I just call the embassy and explain the error and ask their advice?

Any help is appreciated.


You havent had your interview yet, so why will there be any problem? You will give the ds 156 to the prescreener during your interview.
Make the necessary corrections online and then print it. Am I getting it wrong?


Based on our Embassy experience, no matter what you do there will be corrections! Ours was a mass of handwritten corrections! I thought we did good until the prescreener got ahold of us, and then he even missed stuff we had to fix at the window!

I don't know of any way to make online corrections once you submit the form. If you are really worried about it you can always redo the whole form online. To my knowledge, the only link between the visa application and your records is the barcode on the bottom. If you make a new form you get a new barcode...
chuckbMalePhilippines2008-08-09 09:47:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Aug 26 2008, 01:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (spookyturtle @ Aug 25 2008, 07:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
From what I remember reading a few years ago, the I-134 was found to be non-enforceable in court hence the I-864 came into use. I don't remember how long ago this was or even where I read it. It was at a time when I was spending 4-5 hours a day doing immigration research, literally hundred of hours.

I don't have any idea why USCIS doesn't drop the I-134 from the K1 process and just use the I-864. Perhaps a more knowledgeable member has more input.


USCIS doesn't use the I-134. It's a tool most people use by presenting it to a Consular Officer. (Dept. of State, not USCIS) It's unenforceable legally, but is used to convince the CO the intending immigrant won't become a public charge. The I-864 is a binding contract between the sponsor and the US Government. Anybody who successfully immigrates under the family process ends up with an I-864 sponsor.


I suppose it would follow that two legally binding contracts might not be a good thing? Or better yet, a legally binding document for a fiance probably couldn't be enforced. Really, one shouldn't sign such a document if you have any legal sense at all. It's a fiance, not a spouse...

Put like that, it sort of makes sense, in a strange legal way.

I always wondered why there were two forms for the same purpose.

Thanks
chuckbMalePhilippines2008-08-26 22:07:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionform ds156
QUOTE (RYCK @ Nov 23 2008, 01:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I keep hearing about this form but when i got my package from the consulate it did not include one and the instructions i recieved does not refer to this form they just refer to ds230 part 1 to be returned and ds160 to be done online . my package has a ds 156k page that says use with ds 156 . is that a problem or is that form just for certain situations i'm not getting a reply from the consulate so i just did what instructions said


http://www.usimmigra...form_ds160.html

The above site says that the DS-160 will eventually replace the DS-156, is being used now at some consulates, and eventually replaces the DS-156K as well. I'm not sure why DS-230 Immigrant Visa App, but the K-1 visa is a little strange anyway. Looks like you are OK to me, but what do I know.

Good Luck
chuckbMalePhilippines2008-11-23 13:04:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionDivorced and N400
QUOTE (Traditions Way @ Oct 26 2008, 07:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OK, very well explained! Thanks!

QUOTE (TayRivers @ Oct 26 2008, 07:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
To be able to file under the 3 year rule she would have to be still married to the USC and still living with the USC, as she is now divorced she can not apply for citizenship until she has been a LPR for 5 years and meets all the other conditions of citizenship.



That is my understanding of the "law." Far be it for me to understand it...
chuckbMalePhilippines2008-10-26 20:11:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionDivorced and N400
QUOTE (Traditions Way @ Oct 26 2008, 07:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi, Everyone! This question is for a friend. She has been a LPR for 3 years and been married for 3 1/2 years but now divorce, is she eligible to apply for citizenship? Thanks!


She must have the GC for ten years, no conditional stuff. Why not?

I believe that you have to wait for five years if not married to a USC, to file, but as long as legal for any reason...
chuckbMalePhilippines2008-10-26 18:22:00
CanadaFee increase for people who have un-accompained minor travelling
QUOTE (warlord @ Aug 14 2008, 04:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well it seems all the airlines are doing more and more to get more profits. Don't be surprised when you have pay toilets on the planes in the near future and pay pillow and blankets. Some have already charged extra for window seats and for bottled water now.


offtopic45vn.gif !!!

Think I read just the other day someones doing that! $7 if I remember correctly! offtopic45vn.gif !!!

First baggage check-in $15? It's not right, but then rates aren't all that much higher, and I can't hardly justify filling my car with gas. What you going to do?

I do think that people might accept a rate increase better than all these special charges. Fire the person in charge of Marketing! Just joking...
chuckbMalePhilippines2008-08-14 16:06:00
CanadaDon't know where to begin
QUOTE (Kathryn41 @ Aug 26 2008, 08:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations on your wedding and welcome to VJ. You might want to have your wife join as well. You will be able to find all of the information to help you through your process here - and then some! as well as some good people to keep you company while you wait. The process is not for the faint-of-heart and can seem overwhelming at first but there are many of us here who are all at different stages of the journey and are happy to share their experience and expertise.

The guides are a really useful place to start as are the different forums. You will be interested in the K-3 and the CR-1 forums especially, as well as the Canadian forum!


The USCIS has told us twice that the petioner can sign the 325a for the fiance, as "the petitioner." This was for a K-1, but I don't know why it would be different for K-3. Usually, the Fiance would fill out and sign hers as others will tell you here. I don't disagree.

Food for thought.
chuckbMalePhilippines2008-08-26 19:29:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionTravelling with green card
QUOTE (1HappyGuy @ Aug 4 2008, 12:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If your wife's passport is in her previous name and the green card is in her married name, then a copy of the marriage certificate could also be useful.


good.gif Very good advise! May save you a long wait checking in. I didn't have it, and while it wasn't required, it would have made things much easier...
chuckbMalePhilippines2008-08-04 21:00:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionBiometrics Appointment: Can you go early?
QUOTE (LastSurvivor @ Aug 13 2008, 08:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yesterday we were in the area of the office for biometrics and I decied to take a chance and head on over. We arrived at 4pm and the doors close at 3:45 so it did not happen yesterday. The guard was outside and said it would be no problem to come back early but suggested we do it on days that were not too busy. Wednesday and Saturday between 2:30p and 3:00p. So, today we are going back. Might as well knock it out early. One of the nicest people I've ever dealt with at USCIS.

LS


I believe that the USCIS sub-contracts the Biometrics. Not sure, but that might explain it!

I'm about 70 miles from the office, and hate going to Denver, so I'd never risk going early. The Interviewing Officer wrote on our Appointment papers that they should do the Biometrics the same day during the AOS interview. (Interview was scheduled before the Biometrics.) I thought that was nice of the USCIS, and it was no problem to do them early.

Then as I posted above, for the I-751 the appointments were scheduled for two different days. Again no problem, all done.

Cool! kicking.gif
chuckbMalePhilippines2008-08-13 16:00:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionBiometrics Appointment: Can you go early?
QUOTE (LastSurvivor @ Aug 9 2008, 06:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm sure this has been asked a thousand times before but it seems like the first time around for AOS we went early for the biometrics. We just had to have the appointment letter but going early was okay. Is this true? Can I do this with biometrics for the I-751?

LS


Obviously, it will depend on the office and workload.

I have a wife and three kids. They scheduled the Biometrics on two different days. We showed them the Appointment letters and we were all in and out and done with on the first day. Yeah! If Atlanta is anything like Denver, they aren't really all that busy...

Good Luck, you might win too!
chuckbMalePhilippines2008-08-09 18:01:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionremoval of conditions with kids
QUOTE (NickD @ Aug 14 2008, 07:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
From the I-751 instructions:

"Conditional Resident Children.

"If you are a child filing separately from your parent, also submit your petition with a full explanation as to why you are filing separately, along with copies of any supporting documentation"

Is the the information I can find regarding children of the conditional marriage, can somebody find anything else?

Another fellow here where is daughter came in 94 days late was rejected, but I have no idea what he put in his cover letter.

Can anyone find this 30 or 90 day rule in print anywhere on the USCIS site?


This is what I was refering to earlier. I'd like to know why the 94 days guy was rejected. The instructions are not the law, I understand, but I'd like to see something in writing like you. Just to know for the sake of knowledge, if nothing else.
chuckbMalePhilippines2008-08-14 15:28:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionremoval of conditions with kids
QUOTE (sjoefl01 @ Aug 13 2008, 11:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I thought it was 90 days


Either 30 days or 90 days is crazy. You should be able to file it all at the same time. Particularly since if you don't file together, you have to explain why you are filing for the children on a different petition. I think I would try to file it all together and then explain the situation if they have any questions. It's really the USCIS's fault not yours.

I don't know about you, but donating an additional $485 to the government to file an I-751 for the kids would not make me happy. Your records should show that you all filed together before, and therefore should be able to file together now.

All I can find on the USCIS site is that you need to file within 90 days prior to your Conditional Status expiring. It really doesn't say anything specific about when the derivates should file. Rightfully so if you filed the I-485's for them concurrently you should have all gotten the GC's together.

I think you fall into a "special" case. That's just not right. mad.gif

Anyone have any better ideas? Mine were all together, so no problem. I can only offer an opinion...
chuckbMalePhilippines2008-08-14 00:07:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)French TV
QUOTE (Ginger cat @ Apr 25 2009, 02:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i know i have the same worries, i don't see myself without "le grand journal" de canal +.

crying.gif

that's thebest programm i have ever seen.

you find a moment of political and echange of ideas, art, always uptodate on art and trends, news, fun, humor. i like the quality of that show.



Hey Ginger cat!

Don't cry! you can still watch le grand journal everyday on canal plus website! happy.gif
lucie&damonFemaleFrance2009-04-27 14:18:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)France/America couples

Hop le lien bien utile pour la déclaration des impots pour les francais non résidents :
http://www.impots.go...i...1&sfid=1250

Même si tu n'as aucun revenu de source francaise, je te conseille de continuer à faire une déclaration auprès du centre des impôts des non résidents.
Tu n'as pas abandonné ta nationalité francaise ? Peut-être reviendras-tu habiter en France un jour ? L'avis d'imposition ou de non imposition, c'est toujours un document utile.

Tu télédéclares, tu mets 0 et hop !


Merci pour ta reponse et le lien! cest tres clair.
lucie&damonFemaleFrance2010-01-13 19:02:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)France/America couples
Juste une petite question:
J'ai recu mon avis d'impot sur le revenu 2009 aujourd'hui. Je me demandais si j'allais recevoir ca chaque annee a vie? Est ce quil va falloir que je fasse une declaration?
lucie&damonFemaleFrance2010-01-12 19:06:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)France/America couples
A thing I dont understand about this vaccine and makes me suspicious is, both my generaliste and gynecologist in France told me it's useless once you had sexual relationship, but when I talk about it with a doctor here in the US, they all say it's a great vaccine and that every women should get it even if you had sexual relationship before.... dry.gif
What's going on here???
lucie&damonFemaleFrance2009-10-27 14:18:00
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QUOTE (SabrinaFrance @ Oct 26 2009, 08:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Unfortunately the only one near Trocadero is Slattery, and when I called they said I need to do everything through them, and no feuille de soins issued.
So I am guessing that for Paris we are kind of screwed to go around the fees!
Maybe the doctor Lucie went to see isn’t part of the embassy panel any more, or maybe he doesn’t accept anymore people trying to go around the system.

In addition of this big medical fee I just found out that I have to do Gardasil, I had no idea. We are looking at another 400€, plus possible complications, and which after talking to my doctor seems to be a useless vaccine in my case.
I am really hating this visa thing, and I am not even half way through, grrrr!


Im sorry to hear that. It was probably Slattery I ve seen. the name sounds familiar. Its probably not possible anymore to go around it...I was lucky on this one!

I feel for you about the gardasil thing. It pissed me off too. USCIS are on trial for that, lots of immigrants complained about being the guinea pig for this vaccines.
I got lucky on this one too. I had my GC interview after I turned 27. How old r you? Is it compulsory to enter the US now?

lucie&damonFemaleFrance2009-10-26 18:08:00
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QUOTE (SabrinaFrance @ Oct 21 2009, 12:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks a lot for your feedback on the medical exam! It looks like you did it last summer.
Do you happen to remember which "embassy" doctor you went to see? Cuz I called Dr Slattery and asked if I could come with all the exams done already and his secretary told me it wasnt possible.


No. I dont remember his name, but I do remember where it was. It was on one of the street across Trocadero.
I hope it helps. Let me know! wink.gif
lucie&damonFemaleFrance2009-10-21 17:34:00
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QUOTE (Lili @ Oct 20 2009, 07:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
There is no rush for you to update your passport for a name change if your passport is still valid. When you travel, you need to show that your maiden name is linked to your married name (this can be done with a marriage certificate). I am dependent of the consulate located in San Francisco and there is talk that some local consulates should get the materials necessary to handle biometrics passports applications. I would check with your consulate before making such a long trip.


I m not in rush to get my name change. I just dropped the idea since they ask me to make the trip now. I m just worried for when my passport will expire...
And I already checked with my consulate and they told me to go to LA and it's also written on their website.
The logical thing for them to do is, as you said, to get some small local consulates handle the biometrics. I just hope it won't take forever to create!
lucie&damonFemaleFrance2009-10-20 23:22:00
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QUOTE (SabrinaFrance @ Oct 15 2009, 11:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Koakland @ Oct 15 2009, 06:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (SabrinaFrance @ Oct 15 2009, 07:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Can anybody that went through the interview in Paris could clarify if we need to present the I-134 form or the I-864?
From the embassy letter Frenchwife has posted it looks like it is the I-134, but I am wondering if it is because she did an IR?

Also are tax transcripts enough, and is it ok to have copies instead of originals?

Thanks in advance.

We used the I134 and not the I864. The I864 is for AOS. And we used copies of the tax transcripts.


Thanks SO much for your reply! Then I will use I-134 form, and will bring copies of tax transcripts if I dont get the originals on time for the interview.

Another question, what about the medical exam, did you go through the normal process and paid 170€? Why does everybody say social security and the "mutuelles" dont reimburse, doesnt the doctor give you a "feuille de soins"?

Thanks agains!



I went to see my medecin traitant, give him the list of things to do for the embassy and he made me a prescription to go do x rays, blood tests etc. which i was reimburse for... and then I took an appointment with the embassy doctor saying I made everything already. they gave an appointment in the afternoon instead of in the morning and I paid less, sth like 60 or 80 euros...

Other than that I want to complain about the new law for biometric passports... As this happenned a little bit too fast, consulates are not ready yet...which means if i want to change my name on my passeport or need a new passeport they can't do it by mail anymore. So I'll have to fly four times from Colorado to Los angeles. Once to take my biometrics and then 6 weeks later to get my passeport in person!!!! wacko.gif
Hopefully they'll find a better solution very soon!


lucie&damonFemaleFrance2009-10-20 09:26:00
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QUOTE (Sophie123 @ Jun 9 2009, 05:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (minimule @ Jun 9 2009, 12:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i remember asking here a while ago about the visa fee and i got a response that it was 107 euros, but i keep seeing that it s 325 dollars
so i am a lil confused, can someone explain this to me,im trying to figure out how much i will need total for my trip to paris and ambassade.

also i read that i can do my blood tests and xrays on my own and bring it to my visit medical? is that true? if so what are the requirements ?



Re: medical -- And don't do the tests and X-rays in advance: for the Paris embassy, you can't do them in advance, they'll just have you do them again. That's what the doctor told me. There's no way to cut the cost of that one, unfortunately. Actually, the only thing is to have your vaccines updated, so you don't have to go twice to the doctor's.

Hope that helps...


Sorry that the medical didn t work for you. But it did for me wink.gif
I did blood test and Xrays in advance and get reimbursed by my social security for that, and then I just had to pay the visit, around 80 euros I think. But when you call the doctor make sure to state that you already did Xrays and blood test in advance, so instead of coming early in the morning they make you come later in the afternoon. Because the morning appointments are for the people who will need to get these done.
Or as soon as you received the package with the list of doctors call them and see. I forgot the name of the guy I chose, all I remember is that he was in Trocadero.
Good Luck!


lucie&damonFemaleFrance2009-06-09 16:15:00
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QUOTE (Frenchwife @ May 18 2009, 03:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
salut

les papiers de la banque disent en general ou declarer. du style case BE etc..

vous tous qui declarez depuis les etats unis c est en tant que non immigrant? K1 recemment maries?

quid des IR/CR, ont ils fait la declaration au depart de la france, ou quelque temps apres?


Hello!

je ne suis pas sur de bien comprendre tes questions, je vais essayer d y repondre un peu.. Corrige moi si cest pas ca que tu veux savoir..
Si tu parles des impots americains, tu te declares en tant que resident. Mais bon les impots dans notre cas pour les etats unis cest super complique et cest du cas par cas. Avec Damon on pensait avoir compris apres des semaines de reflexion, on a fini par faire la declaration sur internet avec une aide genre turbotax. Et puis ca nous a fait merde leur truc, donc au final on a du faire appel a un professionel. Je pense que pour cette annee ci, qui est tres particuliere, ca vaut le coup de payer qq un pour le faire.
lucie&damonFemaleFrance2009-05-19 12:47:00
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QUOTE (lili&kai @ May 13 2009, 04:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
lucie,
J'ai un PEL et j'ai reçu un courrier de la BNP m'indiquant combien je dois déclarer. c'est dans "revenus des valeurs et capitaux mobiliers"
Comme je suis contente qu'on se soit marié tout début janvier ça me simplifie la tache!!
Lili&kai star_smile.gif


Merci! J ai recu ca aussi, mais ce que je me demandais c'est ou declarer le montant dans la fiche de declaration d impot....ils ne le demandent pas... Mais cest pas grave je vais envoyer les docs de ma banque avec.

C est clair que tu as de la chance, tu t es marie pile poil au bon moment venarde! wink.gif

lucie&damonFemaleFrance2009-05-18 12:28:00