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Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionSon's conditional GC

My son who was 16 yr old travelled with me to US and got the conditional GC along with me.

Now he is 18yr old and time to remove conditions.

Do we submit one I-751 form with him listed as kid who travelled along with me or do we submit two I-751 forms one for me and another for him?

Request your advise. Thanks.


I just posted this under another thread here it is :

First of all, you are going to remove ROC not your son. He will actually inherit the Permanent Residency through you & you will get it through your spouse.


Here are the steps you should follow :

1- You are going to file just one I-751 & list your son on section 5, No paperwork for him,

2- Write just one check in the amount of $675 (Application fee $505+Bio fee for her $85 & Bio fee for him $85),

3- Now Biometrics rule is, If he is under 14, No biometrics needed but if he is 14 and older, he has to do Biometrics.

Since he is now 18 he has to do Biometrics also.


In any case, you still have to pay $85 for him whether he goes for Bio or not (This does not make sense to me, it is like highway robbery)

You have to file ROC in 90-day window before your Conditional GC expire (USCIS does not take your son's Conditional GC expiration date into account anyway).

Don't forget to send the photocopy of his GC along with yours.

Good luck !.... please keep us posted..
CinoMaleTurkey2012-04-25 01:31:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionSon's conditional GC

My son who was 16 yr old travelled with me to US and got the conditional GC along with me.

Now he is 18yr old and time to remove conditions.

Do we submit one I-751 form with him listed as kid who travelled along with me or do we submit two I-751 forms one for me and another for him?

Request your advise. Thanks.


He is not going to remove condition but you will. In fact, he is going to inherit his Permanent Residency from you. You are going to fill up I-751 for yourself only & of course you are going to list him in Part 5 as your kid.

However, You are going to pay Bio for him. You can write one check in the amount of $675. { I-751 $505 + 2* $85 Biometrics (each) }. Good Luck !....
CinoMaleTurkey2012-04-02 02:19:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionREMOVE CONDITIONS ON RESIDENCE

All,

My wife and I will be applying for I-751 JOINT PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS ON RESIDENCE. We are planning on providing the following supporting documentation:

a) Marriage Certificate
b) Copy of Driver License Card, petioner
c) Certificate of Birth with translation, petioner
d) Copy of Social Security Card, petioner
e) Copy of ID, US Citizen spouse
f) U.S. Certificate of Birth, US Citizen spouse
g) Copy of Social Security Card, US Citizen spouse
h) Joint tax filing status evidence, YEAR 2009
i) Joint tax filing status evidence, YEAR 2010
j) Joint tax filing status evidence, YEAR 2011
k) Beneficiary Form, FIDELITY INVESTMENTS
l) Bank Statements, CITIBANK July, 2009- April, 2012
m) Car Title
n) Credit Cards
o) Lease Agreement
p) Copy of Car Insurance Cards
q) Utility Bills, DirecTV
r) Utility Bills, AT&T
s) School Documents, US Citizen spouse
t) Photos
u) Wedding Invitation
v) Love Cards
w) Magazine Subscription, petitioner
x) Magazine Subscription, US Citizen spouse
y) Netflix Membership

Do you think it is sufficient? Any recommendations?
Thank you for your help.
Best


These documents are more than enough but make sure you get official IRS Tax Transcipt for the years of 2009, 2010 & 2011 instead of your quote "Joint tax filing status evidence, year 2009, 2010 & 2011".
To get IRS Tax transcripts (Form 4506-T) you follow this link https://sa2.www4.irs...of-tra/start.do
CinoMaleTurkey2012-04-25 12:21:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionROC for K2

I am a few months away from filing for my wife's ROC. I understand the process. What I do not know is if I need to repeat the whole process for her son, a K2 to follow, who arrived several months after her. Obviously, I do not need to show the same documentation ( marriage relationship), but do I need to file all the same paperwork and pay the fees twice? I am thinking yes, but would appreciate hearing back from others who have been down this path. Thanks.


First of all, she is going to remove ROC not her son. He will actually inherit the Permanent Residency through her & she will get it through you.


Here are the steps you should follow :

1- She is going to file just one I-751 & list her son on section 5, No paperwork for him,

2- Write just one check in the amount of $675 (Application fee $505+Bio fee for her $85 & Bio fee for him $85),

3- Now Biometrics rule is, If he is under 14, No biometrics needed but if he is 14 and older, he has to go with her mom together.

In any case, you still have to pay $85 for him whether he goes for Bio or not (This does not make sense to me, it is like highway robbery)

She has to file ROC in 90-day window before her Conditional GC expires (USCIS does not take her son's Conditional GC expiration date into account anyway).

Don't forget to send the photocopy of his GC along with yours.

Good luck !.... please keep us posted..
CinoMaleTurkey2012-04-25 01:20:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 Procedure for Step Son

My wife has just had her approval letter received here for her permanent residence and no interview was required. We now have to soon start the procedure (I-751) for her son. My question is: Do we gather all the same materials and go about the same procedure as we did with his Mom? I understand that there is rarely an interview for the sibling, which is fine either way, but want to be sure we send immigration the correct package. Thank you very much. Mark



Why didn't they apply together ? He is going to inherit his permanent residency through his mom. Has he arrived to US after 90 days of his mom's arrival ?

I need to know these details to answer your questions.
CinoMaleTurkey2012-04-27 12:27:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionRemoving Conditions with kids

I am hoping some fellow VJ'S can help me with a question I have for a friend of mine. He married on K1 visa. He will be filing for "Removal Of Conditions" for his wife and her 2 children. My questions for him is this, does he place the wife and 2 children on the I751 form together(as it does ask for children's info) or is it done on separate forms. He is aware of filling within 90days of green card expiration and all needed evidence for showing legit marriage. Also, how much are the filing fees for all 3 persons for lifting of conditions.


Thanks,

Glynn


Yes, he can include them Section 5 of I-751 form, If the kids have arrived within 90 days of his arrival. One I-751 form & one check in the amount of $760. (505+3*85), but again if they satisfy the conditions of 90-day rule.
FYI, even the kids are under 14, no biometrics but they still have to pay for the fee which is $85, look at the sentence below, exactly taken from the USCIS site.

"Note on Filing Fee: Please include the base petition fee plus $85 biometric services fee for all conditional resident applicants.
Each conditional resident child listed under Part 5 of this form who is a dependent seeking to remove their conditional status,
is required to submit an additional biometric services fee of $85, regardless of age."
CinoMaleTurkey2012-04-28 13:37:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI751 and Domestic Violence

I received my green card provisory in 2010 and after a few months later a suffered domestic violence at the hands of my ex husband. I was still married when I suffered the violence. I had to submit I-751 but my divorce was pending, it took 1 year and 3 months to finalize my divorce due the trial.

I submitted the I-751 without the divorce decree with the help of my friend and lawyer, she is a member of the Visa Journey "Sandranj" .I sent the I-751 as a battered spouse and bonafide marriage, I chose both options, but my friend Sandra warned me that the USCIS could accept my I-751 waiver as a battered spouse and they wouldn't ask the divorce decree or they could accept just based in bonafide marriage and the USCIS would ask me the divorce decree, because good faith marriage that ended in divorce is mandatory the divorce decree, but that I had a huge chance that USCIS would accept as a battered spouse!!! Today after ten long months of waiting the decision Vermont Service Center approved my permanent green card without divorce decree and without Interview.Glory To God.



CONGRATS !.... You are just a lucky girl. I'm really surprised that you haven't been called for an interview.
CinoMaleTurkey2012-04-27 01:52:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionREMOVE CONDITIONS ON RESIDENCE and travel abroad

All,

My 2 years green card expires on 8/5/2012. The 90 days time frame includes Saturday and Sunday? If I file/send package on 05/08/2012, is it within the 90 days period? I am applying as soon as I can because I have a business international trip on June 14th 2012, and would like to have the biometrics completed prior to the travel.

Thank you for your assistance.

Best



USCIS uses this calculator http://www.uscis.gov...Calculator.html

According to your conditional GC expiration date, earliest you can file is May 7, 2012.
Why don't you do it after you come back like I always do. Unless you stay abroad about 2 months.
CinoMaleTurkey2012-04-25 12:44:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionREMOVE CONDITIONS ON RESIDENCE and travel abroad

All,

My wife and I will be applying for I-751 JOINT PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS ON RESIDENCE for myself.
I have a trip abroad on June 14, 2012. I will send the package on May 8th 2012. Per your own experiences, do you believe my biometric appoint should arrive by then?

Also, do I have to make an infopass and get a stamp on my passport for this trip? Or the letter, green card and passport should be enough?

Best


It is difficult to say nowadays, they both (NOA & Biometric App. Letter) might come before your trip. According to my experiences, they will probably come but you never know.
If you get the NOA Extension Letter, then it is going to be enough to travel passport, expired GC & NOA Extension Letter.
However if you do not get the NOA letter on time, I mean before your trip, make a INFOPASS at your local USCIS office & get your passport I-551 stamped.
If you get the Bio App. Letter & the date is let's say after your trip date, you can also do your Bio by walk-in, just in case take the copy of e-ticket with you to show that you are going abroad.
Some ASC doesn't accept walk-ins, but most of them do, again everything depends on the person, If you are nice to them they will be nice to you too.
Another scenario is you receive your NOA letter but not Bio App Letter, in this case appoint someone to check your mail box & If you get the Bio App. letter while you are abroad reschedule your bio
according to your return date.
Bottom line is, If I were you I would file my ROC after I come back to US, you have 90 days to file, I wouldn't worry about it while I'm abroad & also the date you are filing (according to your trip) is very risky, considering not much time in between. Good luck!....please keep us posted......
CinoMaleTurkey2012-04-25 12:39:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCard production

I went on to the Uscis and it has change from saying card production was ordered 3/30/12 to card production ordered 4/30/12.
Just seems a bit strange. Where in the UK are you from Rocks? I'm from surrey.

I tried the change display name but it says my JDBY is already taken


I think for some reason, they have forgotten to produce your GC, since they updated it on 04/30/12,

they probably realized that your GC has been skipped & they are correcting their mistake now. I'm sure you will get it in 10 days.

Btw, I used to live in your county, Guildford, SURREY for about 2 years between 1987-1989. Good luck !... please keep us posted.
CinoMaleTurkey2012-05-01 00:31:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionFilled I 751 jointly and seperated

Hi,

I filled my i751 on november 2011. Went to Bio on February 2012.
We were fighting for 1 year and now we get seperated 2weeks ago. We are tried everything it just didn't work.she had so many issues it didn't work.
I left the house and we are not talking at all. I don't know my case number also.
I checked my mailbox last week. There was no updates. Don't know what to do? Any advice?

Thanks


Since you are just separated, not divorced, so you can not do anything about it except wait. If you get approved, no problem.
However, if you get an interview you have to explain "why you have been living separately" & prove that the marriage was originally entered in a good faith.
Your case # is listed on your Bio App. letter. Also change your address with USCIS on-line.
You are a VSC-November 2011 filer, you have to wait for another 3-4 months & according to the VSC's processing speed right now, I guess you will hear about your case sometime in August 2012.
Good luck !... please keep us posted.
CinoMaleTurkey2012-05-01 00:51:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionLiving at a different address for sometime

Hi, everyone)

Please, if able, help me with my question. i cannot find the answer anywhere...

i have conditional GC, that expires in fall 2013. this fall 2012 i'm planning to go back to studying, not in CA though, where we live, but in WA. as this is where i would like to get my degree. So...if i change my address for a while, even one semester (i have to get to university again for my career) will that b an issue when i file the form to remove conditions. do i have to mention it there? will that be considered physical separation? what are the possible consequences? Anyone with similar situation, pls help... i have my brain steaming by now trying to get the answer... Thank you very much for your time ans answers :) )


Why do you want to change your address anyway, keep the old address where you call home or where your spouse lives. You are free to move to any state for any reason,
but the question is if you leave your spouse back in CA , it might raise some red flags. Assuming that you are happily married,
if I were you I would not change my address with USCIS for one semester.
I would temporarily move to WA to study & come back home. It is that simple. You have got a plenty time to apply for ROC anyway.

Edited by Cino, 01 May 2012 - 02:06 AM.

CinoMaleTurkey2012-05-01 02:05:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-797E Notice of Action
"Got a letter from DOHS today requesting more info
One thing they pointed out was Date of Marriage
Please verify the correct date of your marriage. You have indicated on your From I-751 that you were married on February 28, 2009 and on you Form G-325A you indicated that you were married on April 13, 2009.
We had our ceremony on 02/29/2009 and we celebrate our wedding on that day. However I believe we got the license later 04/13/2009 so that was the date put on G-325A. However 3 years later I did the I-751 and when they asked for Date of Marriage I put 02/29/2012 because that is the day we celebrate it. It think if I send in more proof and an explanation it should be ok.
Anybody else have this happen?"

Bryonm4, my friend, there is only ONE Marriage Date, it does not matter when you receive the marriage certificate or when you celebrate it :D .
Those days are irrelevant with the question asked in the forms.
Of course, when you give so many different dates which will raise red flags.
When you answer your RFE, please include a detailed Cover Letter explaining the situation,
otherwise I'm afraid you have to answer so many questions over and over again in front of IO at a possible interview.
Anyone can easily guess the first question being asked multiple times during the interview like "When did you guys get married" ?:D

Edited by Cino, 01 May 2012 - 02:22 AM.

CinoMaleTurkey2012-05-01 02:17:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionStrange question

That's entirely what I am thinking. I was just surprised to see an update pop up so late after getting the card and being done with the process.


FYI, USCIS computer information system has not been working perfectly. Sometimes they do update sometimes they don't.
They even mail so many approval letters/notifications/ send text-messages too unnecessarily but never duplicate GC, because they are not produced by USCIS but by a private company in MO.
Now you can clearly see the differences between a government office & a private company.
CinoMaleTurkey2012-05-01 02:32:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionUSCIS VSC Processing Times updated

I hope it comes a little sooner than that :angry: We are traveling July 26-August 5, but with the one year extension letter we should be fine, right? (His gc originally expired November 20-something)


Maybe you do not have to travel with NOA, you might have a shot to receive 10-year GC before your trip. In either situations, you will be fine.
CinoMaleTurkey2012-05-02 13:14:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionInternational travel while removing conditions on CR-1?

Now the million dollar question is, "Can she travel internationally?"



Yes she can travel anywhere internationally as long as she has the expired GC & the Extension Letter (I-797C) with her.

In fact, I-797C form serves like a GC.

Good luck!.... enjoy your trip !...
CinoMaleTurkey2012-04-24 11:56:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionsworn affidavit from ex-wife

I am trying to get the sworn affidavit from ex-wife to submit my RFE. need help what should be included in the affidavit.



It is very good idea & strong evidence. Basically she should be saying "the marriage has been entered in a good faith & the didn't work out".
She can write any format she wants, it doesn't have to be notarized.
CinoMaleTurkey2012-05-03 01:32:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionRenew Drivers license while on ROC in PA

I just have a quick question to see if anybody knows this in PA. My license expires on June 2. I filed in September and my extension letter would expire on December to VSC. So I am 500% sure I wont have my card before my DL expires. Did anyone experience this in PA? Thanks.



I don't know about PA but if you are in NJ, you would get a DL until May 2013. NJ DMV people calculate like this: NOA Date (Not GC Expiration Date) 1 year (Extension) + 5 months (Extra).
Example : Let's say your NOA letter dated December, 17 2011 & you can get a DL in NJ with the expiration date May, 16 2013.
CinoMaleTurkey2012-05-01 13:15:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionROC and divorce

Not exactly true. Please read the law on this. While they do not HAVE to (technically they don't HAVE to file any of the paperwork but for the protection of her status of course filing paperwork is prudent)... as soon as the divorce is final the conditional GC holder is in breach of the terms of their GC and deportable (if found by ICE of course). There are many discussions on this topic and several the mention the specific law involved.

I would not be traveling without that NOA1 showing they have followed the terms of their greencard.



Don't be paranoid. SHE IS NOT DEPORTABLE UNLESS IMMIGRATION JUDGE GIVES THE DEPORTATION ORDERS !.....
CinoMaleTurkey2012-05-04 02:18:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionROC and divorce

Hi Everybody
I need some HELP please . I got married on April 30 2009 , got my CGC on February 2011 , got divorce on December 2012 ( ex husband was cheating on me so bad ) Now i didn't now that I can remove my condition when I got my divorce decree last december , now my question is , I want to go to my country Argentina in July .Should I wait to come back from Argentina and file the ROC with a waiver or should I do it now before my trip . Please some advice , like I said I did'nt know that I didn't have to wait for the 90 days before my expiration date . Thank you


Let's clarify some points & give you some facts about your situation :

1- You do not have to file ROC as soon as you get your divorce decree.

2- You do not have to wait for 90-day window before 2nd anniversary of CGC either.

3- Since you got the divorce decree, you can file ROC anytime, of course earlier is better.

4- You had better file ROC with a waiver anytime soon, so you can do Bio before you go abroad, waiting time for CSC is about 6 months.

5- Send as many as evidences you've got with your ROC, more you send less likely they call you for an interview.

6- Get ready for a possible interview though, you have to prove that your marriage was entered in a good faith.

7- You don't even need a NOA (GC Extension letter) because you have the CGC valid until February 2013.

8- Appoint someone to check your mailbox while you're abroad & sign-up e-mail updates of your case with USCIS

{You have to enter Receipt Number found on ASC Bio App Letter, Not NOA(I-797C)}

9- If you apply ROC in this month, May; you will go to Bio sometime in June. You"ll probably hear about your case sometime in this year.

Good Luck & please keep us posted .....
CinoMaleTurkey2012-05-01 22:06:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionmy form I-90 is denied because i didnt file form I-751to remove my codition

Ok guys ! Thank you for your help I appreciate it, it's my fault , I should have been more aware on these .thanks alot


By doing so, you gave $450 donation to Obama Admin :D .
CinoMaleTurkey2012-05-07 01:38:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionStill waiting for Approval since March 2011

Question: for N-400 interview , does my husband has to go with me or that is just me???


Only you....
CinoMaleTurkey2012-05-07 01:43:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 RETURNED
Mailing late causes "Detour" in the process & gives you headache. In the end, you will be approved, nothing to worry.
You can discuss that you have filed it on time but received date is considered not the post mark.
Since USCIS was closed at weekends that is why your filing has been rejected , however if the next day was a work day, this wouldn't be happened
If you give a good excuse then IO accepts your late-filing, of course it depends on his/her discretion.
Otherwise, I'm afraid you have to explain your reasons (of filing I-751 late) before an immigration judge. Good luck !... Please keep us posted...

Edited by Cino, 07 May 2012 - 01:59 AM.

CinoMaleTurkey2012-05-07 01:53:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCan I travel out of the country while filling my I-751?
Make sure you file I-751 (ROC) between 11/09/2012 & 02/07/2013.
CinoMaleTurkey2012-05-07 09:44:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCant Get Online Case Status

The receipt number on the biometrics appointment is the only one that will work. You can keep trying and see if they update it, but as previously mentioned unfortunately they aren't very reliable with the online updates. Some people get approved with no updates at all. Good luck, hopefully you will hear something before 10 months is up, that is far too long to wait!


It means USCIS has not entered your receipt # on their system yet, that's why you can not see it, or the entry can not be found. I'm sure you will see it later on.

You're fine right now, nothing to worry about. Btw, your receipt # should be the one on ASC Bio Letter or CR-189 Receipt letter, NOT the I-797C (We call it here "The Extension Letter").

Good luck !...... Please keep us posted...
CinoMaleTurkey2012-05-07 21:56:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionJoint Petition
Here is what I've written as a cover page. I hope this will help you & others.


USCIS Vermont Service Center
75 Lower Welden St.
P.O. Box 200

St. Albans, VT 05479-0001

John Doe
123 Abc Ave.
Abc City, AB xxxxx-xxxx

Applicant's A # : xxx xxx xxx
 Nature of Submission: I-751 Application

August 12, 2011


Dear Sir or Madam:
 My wife & I would like to file the application togetherto Remove Conditions on my Residence

(FormI-751) which was based on my marriage to my U.S. citizen spouse.

Enclosed please find the application form and all supporting documents also.
 I would like to thank you in advance for your co-operation and assistance in this matter.


 VeryTruly Yours,

John Doe

Enclosed:



- Check in the amount of $590.00 for Application & Biometrics Fee.



- Form I-751.



- Copy of my Conditional Permanent Residence Card ( Front & Back ).



- Copy of my AB Driving License ( Front &Back ).



- Copy of Jointly Filed 2008, 2009 & 2010 Federal Income Tax Return Transcripts.



- Copy of Jointly Filed 2010 AB StateTax Return Document.



- Copy of Social Security Statements.



- Copy of Some Statements for Jointly Owned Bank Accounts ( XYZ Bank & ZYX Bank).



- Copy of Airline Boarding Passes for Vacation Trips in Year 2010 &2011.



- Copy of Joint Health Insurance Policy Documents.



- Copy of Cellular Phone Bills.



- Copy of Auto Insurance Statement (My wife, Jane Doe listed as a household driver).



- Copyof Document of Joint Membership for Department Stores ( XYZ & ZYX ).



- Some Vacation Pictures.



- Other Documents like 2009 AB Income Tax Refund Receipt, Personal Cards & Notes etc......

Edited by Cino, 08 May 2012 - 01:17 AM.

CinoMaleTurkey2012-05-08 01:07:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCover Letter

Modified as per your guide line. Attached is the modified version. Kindly have a look and let me know.


That's good, it will do. Good luck !....
CinoMaleTurkey2012-05-08 16:06:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCover Letter
Here is my suggestion, changed your cover letter little bit. Good luck!.....

Attached Files


CinoMaleTurkey2012-05-08 15:02:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 and my stepdaughter

I will start the procedure for removing conditions from my status of permanent resident and I have a question: my wife is the citizen and she has a daughter, that is my stepdaughter, that lives with us that is a citizen since the birth: should she be mentioned in the part 5 of the I-751 where it says to list all the children?
Thank you in advance for your answers.


Yes you are going to list her but under the immigration status you are going to say USC. Look at below for Section 5:

Name DOB A-number Address / Immigration Status Living with you

Jane Doe xx/xx/xxxx N/A Same as mine, US Citizen Yes
CinoMaleTurkey2012-05-08 21:34:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-797 notice of Action

I filed I 751 in April, received a letter called I 797 Notice of Action recently, I just want to make sure this is part of the normal process.
the following is the brief summary of the letter:

"Your conditional resident status is extended for a period of one year.
In order to further process your petition , you will be receiving an application support center appointment to capture your fingerprints, photos. you must wait for you applintment notice"

there is one paragraph stating that:
"NOTE: conditional resident applicants will not receive an ASC applintment notice."
I 'm little confused, am I coditional resident applicant or not? will I receive ASC appointment notice?


thank you

You're fine, nothing to worry about. Don't be confused. Wait for your ASC appointment notice for your Biometrics.
You did not write the sentence completely, it says as follows :

Conditional Resident applicants ( including conditional resident dependents) WHO have been residing overseas pursuant to military or government orders WILL NOT RECEIVE an ASC appointment notice.
CinoMaleTurkey2012-05-08 21:57:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionhot topic
I can not believe your very "UNIQUE" situation. I guess IOs can not make their minds at the Boston ofice.
When you go there on June, 05; Could you ask them "What they want from you?".
Good luck !.... Please keep us posted...

Edited by Cino, 08 May 2012 - 01:14 PM.

CinoMaleTurkey2012-05-08 13:13:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionhot topic
Sorry to hear that but relax now. There is always a solution. First of all, most of IOs are known to be very rude.

Sometimes they get angry on purpose just to test you or your spouse. Don't forget they have been trained to read all body languages.

You can not do anything unless you have a decision letter in your hand. If it is approval then celebrate & forget about it.

However, if it is denial, you should file I-290B (Notice of Appeal or Motion) ASAP. Of course, you have to pay filing fee too ($630).

The letter should explain the reasons clearly why you have been denied. According to the denial base, gather all docs & proofs & mail them along with I-290B.

Good luck !... Please keep us posted.
CinoMaleTurkey2012-04-10 00:27:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionRequest your help

Hi every one,

I filed my I-751 on the 16th of April 2012. I received the NOA on the 23rd of April (Dated 19th April). I am eagerly awaiting my biometrics letter but haven't yet received it. I am concerned about the following issues and sincerely request your opinions. My sincere thanks to you all in advance

1) I will have to do my Bio at the Baltimore Field office. Is this office known to be slow in scheduling appointments. Anybody among Feb, march or April filers at Baltimore, have you received biometrics letter. If so please let me know your time line and when you received the letter.
2) I am shifting to PA by end of June. When do you think I should notify an address change and how soon do they update it to their system.
3) In case I dont receive biometrics before I shift to PA will this delay bio appointment further? will I finger print in PA or Baltimore?
Please let me know.


1- I'm sure you will get it before you move to PA, if the Bio App. date is later than your moving date, you can always do Bio walk-in in Baltimore office as long as you have the Bio App. letter in your hand.
2- After you move to PA, you can change your address on-line, here is the link https://egov.uscis.g...ction=coa.Terms
you will get a confirmation e-mail by USCIS, save that e-mail for a proof that you have actually changed your address.
3- You will get it before you move to PA but just in case bear in your mind that you can always reschedule your Bio App. too.

FYI, since you're an April 2012 VSC filer, you will probably hear something about your case in January 2013 or later.
Good luck !...... Please keep us posted....
CinoMaleTurkey2012-05-09 14:01:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionChanging address

Hi Dave,

Thank you very much. With 2 babies and trying hard to fight life these kinds of issues are the last I would want to fight. I received NOA to my Baltimore address (I filed from Baltimore). Now I am awaiting biometrics letter. Will they consider the address on the ROC petition or will they dig up my 2 years record based on A-number and try and find Florida address. I dint know I had to file the address change. I dont even know how florida looks like.


Relax Buddy !....Forget the address in FL, You're now Baltimore, MD resident.
USCIS knows you at this Baltimore, MD address. Please don't start being paranoid like some other people on VJ !....
CinoMaleTurkey2012-05-09 14:07:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionRemoving conditions

Hello all fellow ROC friends

Just have one question I hope someone can help me with.

I'm waiting for my card, but we are going away for a couple of weeks on vacation. Is the card just delivered in the mail or does someone have to sign a paper when they deliver it?????

Have a great day. Hang in there

Anita :D


USCIS's started sending GC's by USPS with "Pick-up & Delivery Confirmation".
If you create an account on USCIS site by entering your Receipt # (from Bio App. Letter) & you check OK in e-mail.
You will track your card by getting e-mail from USCIS. So it does not matter wherever you are in the world, as long as you periodically check your e-mail,
when the card arrives, you can tell one of your buddies/neighbors/relatives to get it from your mail box.
FYI, if it is lost after delivered by USPS, you have to file I-90 & wait for about 5 months for replacement, on top of that you have to pay $450.

Here is the real e-mail from USCIS when my co-worker's card was delivered on May, 05 2012.

*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***


The last processing action taken on your case


Receipt Number: LIN0123456789


Application Type: I90 , APPLICATION TO REPLACE ALIEN REGISTRATION CARD


Your Case Status: Card/ Document Production


The USPS reported that your new card was delivered on May 5, 2012, directly to the address we had on file. If you did not receive your card, or have any questions, please call our customer service at 1-800-375-5283.


This step applies to applications that result in an applicant receiving a card (such as a "green card") or other document (such as a naturalization certificate, employment authorization document, travel document, or advance parole). Applications will be in this step from the time the order to produce the card/document is given until the card/document is produced and mailed to the applicant. You can expect to receive your card/document within 30 days of the approval of your application.

If you do not receive your document, please contact our National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.
CinoMaleTurkey2012-05-09 14:28:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionExpiration date of the Conditional Resident Card

Can anyone please help me to clarify this.
On the notice to conditional permanent resident letter, it stated that I should remove the conditional status from Jan 29, 2014 to April 27, 2014 but when I receive my green card, it said that my card expires on 29/12/2013 and i start to reside since 29/12/2011?? Very confusing? So when should I start to file for the removal of conditional status?


OK I have solved your problem after examining your timeline & the dates you gave me. Now it makes sense, obviously USCIS has messed up your dates.
Let me put the dates first to understand everything clearly.
I'm going to write all the dates in MM/DD/YYYY format :


AOS Date Filed : 12/23/2011
AOS RFE Date : 12/29/2011
AOS Bio App Date : 02/07/2012
AOS Interview Date : 04/27/2012
AOS Approval Date : 04/27/2012

Now the facts (According to actual dates) :

1- Your Conditional GC was dated WRONG by USCIS, instead of Approval Date they have put RFE date !......

2- Your GC should be expired 04/27/2014, NOT 12/29/2013

3- You should do your ROC according the dates USCIS gave you (between 01/29/2014 - 04/27/2014). As you know filing window opens 90 days preceding 2nd Anniversary of your Conditional GC.

4- Let's come to "what should be done to correct this mistake". You should make INFOPASS app. to talk to IO at your local office, explain everything by printing dates on a piece of paper like I did here.

Good Luck !..... Please keep us posted.

CinoMaleTurkey2012-05-10 13:05:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionExpiration date of the Conditional Resident Card

Thanks for your quick reply but my interview was on 26 Apr 2011 so I think I should be consider as residence since 26 Apr 2011 shouldn't I?


Wait a second, Did you get approval on your interview which was on April 26, 2011 ? & according to your GC you have been resident since December 29, 2011. This does't make sense, something does not add up here.
Could you please give me your all details ?
CinoMaleTurkey2012-05-10 02:22:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionExpiration date of the Conditional Resident Card

Can anyone please help me to clarify this.
On the notice to conditional permanent resident letter, it stated that I should remove the conditional status from Jan 29, 2014 to April 27, 2014 but when I receive my green card, it said that my card expires on 29/12/2013 and i start to reside since 29/12/2011?? Very confusing? So when should I start to file for the removal of conditional status?


Your conditional GC expires on 12/29/2013 & you're approved on 12/29/2011 or you have been residence since 12/29/2011.

You should mail your ROC between 09/30/2013 & 12/29/2013.
CinoMaleTurkey2012-05-10 01:49:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWas my i-751 accepted or not??

he will be fine. They do NOT send receipts to everyone and I have no idea where that whopper came from.



OK. You are right, I do not know anything. Look at OP's the part of first original post what his IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY said to him. It was not me, do not blame on me. He/she does not know it either ?????
I rest my case, thank you all !.....

Is the I-797, Notice of Action actually an automatic reply to everyone that files an I-751? The attorney states that a clerk just accepts the money and issues a receipt (the I-797). And that once an examiner reviews her application, it will get denied.

JP


CinoMaleTurkey2012-05-10 13:18:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWas my i-751 accepted or not??

I didn't say you were making it up I simply said there is no guarantee what will happen and you don't know what will happen. The section you quoted about the waiver filing actually refers to filing for ROC with a divorce waiver before the 90 day window, it's to clear up that issue. The gentleman I mentioned that was late filing (with a waiver) had VERY strong circumstances for failing to file in time (personal reasons that I am aware of but not able to divulge) and I'm sure it was his letter that helped his case go a bit smoother.

There is no guarantee this person will go before a judge. If they've already been put in removal proceedings then yes they will, if they haven't there's a chance if their case is strong enough that they will avoid it. I'm simply letting them know that they don't have to dread the worst, plan for the worst yes, but hope for the best.


My friend, there is no guarantee of anything in this world. Everything is up to the discretion of the IO who's handling your folder & every case is different.
But what I'm saying is " Under her circumstances she will be rejected " , that is the LAW !..... I would be so surprised If she doesn't get rejected.
CinoMaleTurkey2012-05-03 01:06:00