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US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionConsulate wants something that is impossible

No one said that they think the document is a fraud. They are asking for a death certificate for someone who is not declared dead. Only assumed dead for all intents and purposed of those proceedings. They're not asking for proof that the document is real. They're asking for a death certificate. A non-existing death certificate. It's all legal and binding and in accordance with Section 238 of the Family Code. Please read the document that I posted and tell me exactly what you see it saying. Then after reading it then please tell me how can I possibly obtain a death certificate because it does not declare him to be dead and there should not have to be any proof of death when no death was declared.

 

Mike - I'm sorry this is such a hassle for you, especially having to deal with it from so far away.   Thanks for your further explanations.  It's obvious that many of us want to help, but we are not familiar with Philippines law!

 

I do think it might be time for either you or your partner to contact an attorney.   An attorney familiar with Philippines law may know the best way to address this request from the consulate. 

 

I'm wondering if the real problem is that the US does not recognize an "abandonment" document.   I also wonder whether the first marriage took place in the Philippines or in the United States.  I think you'd have a better chance if it took place in PI, since the document you have is PI-based.  I think a US marriage would require an official annulment or divorce decree.

 

Does anyone have any Manila US Consulate contact information for Mike and/or his partner?  Looks like it will be hard for him to front-up in person.

 

Sukie
 


SukieNot TellingAustralia2014-01-26 13:32:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionConsulate wants something that is impossible

Mike, is there any way in <heck> that a Social Security Number for the presumed dead man can be found?  If the first husband is dead, then perhaps his name might be listed on the Social Security Death Index, which would tell you where the death certificate was filed, and a copy might be found.  I know this is not what you are asking for.  You want the name and/or phone number of someone at the US Embassy in Manila to talk to.

 

Also wondering if the presumed dead had any family that could be contacted.

 

Just thought this might be one way to get around the problem.

 

Sukie


SukieNot TellingAustralia2014-01-26 05:22:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionGiving up other Citizenship?

Hi Guys, 

Does becoming a US citizen mean that you have to give up your other citizenship? I know it used to be the case... 

 

And, do you see any disadvantages to becoming a US citizen? My father read an article about US green card holders who chose not to become citizens when they could. I wish I could link the article but the International Herald tribune is down (linked to the NY times).

 

Many thanks,

 

Deborah

 

++++++++++++++

 

Deborah, be sure to take tax consequences into account as well.  If you have US Citizenship, you will be taxed on ANY income in ANY country in the world.

 

There are US Citizens who are giving UP their citizenship (they have moved to and settled in another country) because the US tax laws are so stringent.  If you have any income in France or the UK, you will be taxed on it in the US.  This includes any inheritance (in some circumstances), or bank interest.

 

Sukie

 


SukieNot TellingAustralia2013-08-28 17:38:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionQuestions on the N-400 form

The United States now allows you to have more than one passport (they didn't when I was born, or I would have a German passport, too).  However, your original country may not allow you to retain your original passport - it depends on your country.

 

Sukie


SukieNot TellingAustralia2013-11-06 12:47:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionExpired passport lost - Any Australians in the same boat?

It appears that one should have all passports - both current and prior - for the naturalization process.

 

My spouse will eventually be filing for naturalization.  Unfortunately, she lost her expired passport - which was in a former name. When we married, she changed her name and got a new passport.  Luckily, I had already started compiling all the trips she made to the US - so I have all the dates of her US travel.

 

I also have a good scan of the bio page from her former passport - along with a "certified" copy (meaning a Justice of the Peace in Australia certified it as a true copy).

 

Is this sufficient for the naturalization process?  Her IR1/CR1 visa is in her current passport.

 

Is this the best we can do?  I don't know what is possible in Australia...

 

Thanks!

 

Sukie

 

 


SukieNot TellingAustralia2013-11-07 08:14:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionWife is Jehovah's Witness: Needs letter

 

 

 

Ah...it was page 22 of the pdf page counter...  Here is the cut and paste...
 
Special Groups Can Take a Modified Oath
If your religion and beliefs do not allow you to bear arms in defense of the
United States or you do not believe in taking an oath, you can ask to take
a modified oath.
 
If you do not believe in bearing arms, you can ask to take the oath without
the words, ?I will bear arms.? If you are opposed to all military service, then
you can take the oath without the words, ?I will perform noncombatant
services in the armed forces.?
 
If you are a Quaker, Jehovah?s Witness, or belong to another faith or religion
that does not believe in taking an oath, you can take a modified oath without
the words ?on oath? or ?so help me God.? You can use the words ?solemnly
affirm? instead.
 
To take a modified oath without the words on bearing arms, you must
show USCIS:
?
You are opposed to any form of armed service in the military (if asking to
remove the words, ?I will bear arms?);
?
You must make the change because of your religious or moral beliefs;
and
 
? Your beliefs are sincere and deeply held.
You will need to submit a written explanation of your beliefs and why
they require you to take a modified oath. If you are a member of an
organized faith, you should submit a letter from a minister of your faith
attesting to your membership and explaining the beliefs of your faith on
bearing arms.

SukieNot TellingAustralia2014-02-02 17:47:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionWife is Jehovah's Witness: Needs letter

My wife is applying for citizenship and the only issue we have is the Oath. Apparently she needs a letter proving she is an active member of the Jehovah's Witnesses or something to prove that her religion prohibits her form taking up arms. I have no problem with writing up such a letter and having one of the "elders' sign it but I'd like see if there is anyone on this board that has experience with this. Maybe give me an example. Any help would be appreciated. 

 

See page 22 of this document:  https://cliniclegal....8_clinic_02.pdf

 

Sorry - it does not seem to have made this a hyperlink....

 

Sukie


SukieNot TellingAustralia2014-02-02 16:50:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionTax Transcripts

You will need the "tax return" transcript!  Good luck!

 

Sukie


SukieNot TellingAustralia2014-08-03 16:20:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionImmigration Attorney Advice in NY

Dear Friends,

 

We at the moment deal with a very hard and complicated I-751 case and need to get some professional help, advice from a good immigration attonery who is familiar with the I-751 process. My wife is in NY, Brooklyn and she can have a consultation asap. If you know someone, who has reasonable fees for consultation , please let me know.

 

Another topic is, she filled our I751 application last July 2012 and got her extension letter till July 17th 2013. We been through the RFE process and now immigration is asking more stuff.. Do you know if she can schedule an infopass appointment, if she can get her passport stamped just to be legal in the country ? By a big mistake, she could not visit the local office and get her passport stamped before the extension letter has expired.

 

Try http://www.masliah-soloway.com

 

They are in Manhattan.  They are great with difficult cases.


SukieNot TellingAustralia2013-07-17 06:47:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionRFE help

My husband and I received the RFE for our I-751 last week. I am the CPR and he is the USC. We were confident about our original I-751 package because it had lots of evidence, so this RFE makes us both very nervous...

 

Can someone take a look at what we had sent in I-751 and what we're planning on including in the RFE response and let us know if our response would be sufficient? We really don't want an interview as the recent financial pressure has really made us both very stressed out (my husband just lost his job...) 

 


 

Do you guys think this is enough evidence for USCIS? We really don't want to go to the interview and be questioned if our marriage is legit or not, as we are truly living together and a happy couple. We have enough trouble trying to make ends meet these days, so we appreciate one less thing to worry about... Do you think our response to this RFE is enough??

 

God bless... 


 

Acurpo, it seems as if the first lot of documentation you sent to USCIS was a little light on proving that the two of you LIVE together and share financial "burdens".  It's not hard for "roommates" to have joint utility bills, or even to put each other on life insurance policies.  But to show that both of you have entered into a financial commitment for the place you live, you'd need a deed, or a rental lease, or real estate taxes.

 

I think your second lot should be sufficient - just be sure to specifically address the RFE with your information.

 

Sukie
 


SukieNot TellingAustralia2013-08-04 21:12:00