biggish data

failing the civics test?

The N400 is like a yellow tag sale, you get 2 for the price of one...it's easy, good luck. (aparently your wife is from England, just tell her to remember that they didn't win the revolutionary war)

SAT

Male

Malaysia

2013-01-21 12:02:00

Do I need a valid g/c to file N400?

You need a valid greencard, or an expired one with the temporary proof of status (proving that you're in the process of renewing your greencard). So the answer is, yes renew the greencard.

SAT

Male

Malaysia

2013-01-21 09:29:00

Does USCIS take the green cards after oath taking?

They will take your greencard when you take your oath. And they tell you don't submit an application for a US passport for a week or so, because you're not in the system yet (My wife just went through this a few months ago). Perhaps get an Advanced Parole during the lapse of citizenship and getting your new US passport?

Edited by SteveAndTiff, 20 January 2013 - 09:11 AM.

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Male

Malaysia

2013-01-20 09:10:00

Utility bills needed for citizeship interview

passed. oath is in a week. never asked me to show any utility bills, or anything else other than various ID of me and spouse.

Hey congratulations!

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Male

Malaysia

2013-01-27 09:14:00

Utility bills needed for citizeship interview

Oh yea...come to think of it, that's why I didn't show a utility bill, paperless billing...In fact, I had everything paperless, and all our supporting financial documents were computer printouts... I think we only submitted 2 or 3 things, it wasn't a lot (bank statement, pension statement, life insurance). I kept it as simple as possible, and waited for them to ask me for more. And at the interview, they did ask for more lol. But my wife didn't have more documents on her, but the interviewing officer passed her anyway...(nice guy)

We didn't submit any proof that we lived together. The house is in my name, it was bought prior to marriage. Cars are in my name, utilities are in my name, etc...Hey, my wife has nothing to her name :lol:

Oh and most importantly...Good Luck !

Edited by SteveAndTiff, 23 January 2013 - 01:41 PM.

SAT

Male

Malaysia

2013-01-23 13:41:00

Utility bills needed for citizeship interview

I don't ever recall presenting any utility bills at all....

In fact, I don't recall looking for a wife at all...when I met my wife...

SAT

Male

Malaysia

2013-01-23 12:48:00

Plz help confuse with the eligibility!

Within 90 days of 10/21/2013

SAT

Male

Malaysia

2013-02-03 09:46:00

Well that is what the OP asked in Q4.

It sounds as if the OP wants to obtain the cheapest "official" document for her children which would indicate their US citizenship, and this would be the passport card. A certificate of citizenship from USCIS costs $600 per child.

well yes, the passport card would be the cheapest way to go...

SAT

Male

Malaysia

2013-02-07 19:01:00

A US passport card is proof of US citizenship; since US passport cards are only issued to US citizens then anyone carrying a legitimate US passport card must, by definition, be a US citizen:

http://en.wikipedia....i/Passport_card

http://germany.usemb...s/passportcard/

Oh yea no doubt it's proof of citizenship. But I think the OP meant more in the context of whether it is the equivalent of a passport book, such as for USCIS purposes.

SAT

Male

Malaysia

2013-02-07 18:57:00

to reiterate, a passport card is not the equivalent of a passport book when it comes to proving citizenship. Otherwise try sending in a copy of your passport card to the USCIS when you're trying to petition someone.

SAT

Male

Malaysia

2013-02-07 18:50:00

Hello fellow members

Just wanna ask some clarification on some issues. Here is my situation.

I became a US Citizen ( mother) in December 2012. My 2 kids who were petitioned by my USC husband got their 10 yr.green card ( IR2). My kids been here for a lil over 2 years.

The way i understand it,,once i become a citizen my kids (15 and 11) will also be a citizen. Am i right?

Here are my questions:

1. When i became a US Citizen does it make my 2 kids a citizen as well?

2.what is the cheapest proof of citizenship that i can get for my kids?

3.Can i get a US passport card instead of the passport book( they are not travelling out of the country)?

4. Is passport card equivalent to passport book when it comes to proof of citizenship?

Thank you all very much for your response.

1-yes
2-passport
3-yes
4-no

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Male

Malaysia

2013-02-07 18:46:00

Any good reference for a specialist able to do taxes ?

QUOTE (melusine @ Jan 20 2009, 06:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I kinda looked how to do it myself and it's soo confusing....
I don't even know if i m considered a canadian resident or not......

My situation is I think pretty straight forward....
very low income in canada (like perhaps max 2k)
moved and married in june
worked a few weeks here in california (around 10k)
a good tax credit for school fees from 2007 waiting
I just moved with a couple of personal items

Any name of a professional who could do it all ? How much does that cost ?

Turbo Tax (Premier edition) it works.........

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Male

Malaysia

2009-01-20 18:21:00

QUOTE (cdneh @ Jan 21 2009, 04:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (SteveAndTiff @ Jan 22 2009, 10:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Jan 21 2009, 04:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (humpkinpumpkin @ Jan 21 2009, 03:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

what does this have to do with mena?

Nothing, we already have resolved that issue... please see page 1.

Amanda made a simple mistake... it happens.

If a MENA is a female , is she a WOMENA?

Pardon me? Have you an actual point to make? Something sensible to add?

Nope........

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Male

Malaysia

2009-01-21 16:43:00

QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Jan 21 2009, 04:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (humpkinpumpkin @ Jan 21 2009, 03:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

what does this have to do with mena?

Nothing, we already have resolved that issue... please see page 1.

Amanda made a simple mistake... it happens.

If a MENA is a female , is she a WOMENA?

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Male

Malaysia

2009-01-21 16:18:00

QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Jan 21 2009, 04:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (humpkinpumpkin @ Jan 21 2009, 03:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

what does this have to do with mena?

Nothing, we already have resolved that issue... please see page 1.

Amanda made a simple mistake... it happens.

SI MENA and MENSA the same thing?

SAT

Male

Malaysia

2009-01-21 16:16:00

http://www.visajourn...h...173034&st=0

QUOTE (thetreble @ Jan 21 2009, 02:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I asked in that forum if MENA is the same as NAMBLA......

Someone said MENA= Middle Eastern North African

But I'd like to know.........

thats different from NAMBLA how?

SAT

Male

Malaysia

2009-01-21 15:09:00

Employment Discrimination in the US

QUOTE (hheaven67 @ Jan 17 2009, 10:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hi everyone! Yes, still job hunting...I've been work authorized since September and have applied for around 200 jobs and to no avail! I know times are tough and the economy here sucks...unemployment rate is thru the roof. Just wondering if anyone has experienced discrimination "due to national origin"?? I was on the fast track to getting a job (the gal doing the hiring-her and I really clicked and out of 150 applicants after 1 day of advertising on Craigslist, she asked me to come in & fill out an app) and I have proof of the progression thru emails until the Manager questioned my immigration status, if I had a Green Card, working visa, etc. He was supposed to call me to set up a time for testing and I never heard from him. I've emailed her since but it does sound fishy...
Let me know what you guys think....

jen

If you feel you have been discriminated against because of your immigration status, the people that will help you is OEEO. The Office of Equal Employment Opportunity. Look them up and give them a call, and they will look into it for you.

SAT

Male

Malaysia

2009-01-18 22:48:00

Why does it have to hurt so much?

QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Feb 18 2009, 12:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Last night at around midnight, my parents back in Canada had to put down my Sam.

He has a urinary tract infection and had been very lethargic, not eating or drinking for the past two days. He was down in my old room, laying on the floor where my bed was....

They took him in at around 7pm, stayed for 2 hours and were asked to leave him there for testing, got a call around midnight saying that he couldn't urinate so they would have had to put a catheter in, he was in pain, etc. etc. with a very expensive surgery to follow.....he was suffering.

My parents are heartbroken and they gave me the call this morning.

I'm just writing this cause I feel so.......heart broken....I didn't get to say bye, he was all alone and he was my boy. I love him so so much.

So here's to my sammy bo....you were the best cat.
I'll miss your sweet face, the lazy summer days on the back deck and your kisses....always your kisses. RIP.

You lost your cat on the 1 year anniversary of me losing my dear dog Niki.....I sincerely feel your pain. They are trully life long friends.........

QUOTE (SteveAndTiff @ Feb 18 2009, 07:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Feb 18 2009, 12:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Last night at around midnight, my parents back in Canada had to put down my Sam.

You lost your cat on the 1 year anniversary of me losing my dear dog Niki.....I sincerely feel your pain. They are trully life long friends.........

BTW, that's Niki's son in my profile picture.......all my best...........

SAT

Male

Malaysia

2009-02-18 19:23:00

Can't get a company letter head letter from US employer!???!!

May be he can get a letter from the company (On company letterhead), stating that they don't provide letters of employment on company letterheads....

SAT

Male

Malaysia

2013-02-06 09:37:00

Calling all dual US-Canadian citizens

You're permitted to keep your Canadian citizenship. They will not take your passport. So don't worry.

SAT

Male

Malaysia

2013-03-04 18:26:00

Police certificate

I like that cool Canadian rubber stamp on the top right...makes it look real official...

SAT

Male

Malaysia

2013-01-25 12:47:00

The Best POE Review Ever - Land Border Sarnia Blue Water Bridge

welcome back

SAT

Male

Malaysia

2013-07-28 09:52:00

AMERICAN WITH DUI VISITING CANADA

Some DUI/ DWI charges in the USA are felonies........

SAT

Male

Malaysia

2013-12-13 19:23:00

Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion

Anyone have an AOS interview in N.Y.

QUOTE (JoeLyn316 @ Jan 19 2009, 01:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hi guys, I would like to know if anyone had an AOS interview right here in New York? If so where will it be in the N.Y. area.

My wife has not been called to the interview yet, but we're in NYC, and the local district office is @ 26 federal plaza at Broadway and Worth. And they have a sub-office for other stuff at 227 livingston in downtown Brooklyn.

SAT

Male

Malaysia

2009-01-19 14:22:00

Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion

Friend's Uncle file taxes without a W2!

QUOTE (JoeLyn316 @ Jan 20 2009, 10:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hi guys,

i have a friends uncle who will also have a Removing condition coming up in like 2 month before the 90day window period. His uncle has filed a joint tax return for 2 years without having a W2 form. He gets paid cash and no check. So he has no W2. He filed like almost 20,000 for each of the pass 2 years. So i was wondering will this affect him?

He should be OK Joelyn, he filed with a form 10-99 in place of a W-2, most likely a Form 10-99MISC. He can use that 1099 to substitute the W-2.

SAT

Male

Malaysia

2009-01-20 11:02:00

Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion

Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion

I would say no more than a couple (2) of weeks...

SAT

Male

Malaysia

2012-04-12 23:45:00

Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion

3 days since the ROC interview no decision letter yet!!!

Goce you've gotta wait longer than that...

SAT

Male

Malaysia

2012-04-12 19:51:00

Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion

This ridiculous process of getting green cards reminds me of The Trial by Kafka. Bureaucracy for Bureaucracy's sake. It is also absurd how people can hop over the border and get free health care and college tuition via the Dream Act but we basically sign out lives away with the Affidavit of Support and can't even get the time of day.

May be the US should have a new card, like in soccer, a yellow card....you get one as an illegal, and it lets you do stuff..(what stuff? I don't know), and if you get a red-card (again, like soccer) you get ejected from the game.... what purpose would that serve? once again, I don't know...But it sure would make the Green-card holders feel a little better knowing that they're ahead of the yellow-card and the red-card?

SAT

Male

Malaysia

2012-04-11 11:00:00

Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion

I think it's quite rewarding to immigrate illegally. Eliminate those rewards and may be this country can concentrate on the immigrants that are trying to do things the right way.

SAT

Male

Malaysia

2012-04-11 10:56:00

Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion

Groce, in our case, which was a fairly simple aos. We got an immediate answer, the noa came a few days later. But you really should share your timeline with us so we have a better understanding of what's going on, it's unusual for you to be married for 6 years and still haven't removed conditions. At this stage of the game you should be applying for citizenship.

Groce, in our case, which was a fairly simple aos. We got an immediate answer, the noa came a few days later. But you really should share your timeline with us so we have a better understanding of what's going on, it's unusual for you to be married for 6 years and still haven't removed conditions. At this stage of the game you should be applying for citizenship.

SAT

Male

Malaysia

2012-04-11 10:01:00

Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion

By the way Goce. Years ago, I was in the Military (USMC). I had a Military Occupational Specialty where I had to take a written and oral psychological exam, the written portion of which was 1500 questions. And in it they asked the same questions like 15 times, all phrased in different forms. (i.e. question#10-do you like tall women? then question #120-do you think tall women are attractive. etc). The test took so long, that if you lied on question 20, you would not remember it if question 830 was the same question. Anyway, when you answered inconsistently, they would ask you the question again in the oral exam. These regents are designed to seek out the truth and inconsistencies. May be the USCIS employ the same tactics?

SAT

Male

Malaysia

2012-04-10 20:58:00

Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion

Goce, VJ is a great place for you to vent your frustrations, and we're here for you. So keep venting if it makes you feel any better. We'll lend you emotional and moral support as we all stand on common ground.

But I tend to agree with LinaMD, don't lose your cool. There's an old saying..."Don't drink the soup until it's cooked". So perhaps before you go "firing" the USCIS officer, wait and see what happened. If he/she asked the same question 10 times, and got the same answer 10 times, well then she has no inconsistencies to base any fraud on.

In our experience, when my wife and I went to her AOS interview,they did sit us together, but most of the questions were directed at me (I'm the USC sponsor). The 1 question that she asked my wife, my wife answered it wrong! (The question was how old was I when we met). Anyway, our interview could have been perceived by someone else as "hostile", but I saw it as nothing other than "Professional". So there's the matter of perception, it's how you look at it, and from what angle. Of course none of us was there to witness this, but neither were you. So even you might not have seen the interview the same way your wife did.

Now just because the I/O said the interview is over, doesn't mean that you are denied. May be the I/O too, lost her patience, slammed the file shut and thought "OK, what the hay, that's enough, I'll let it pass".

So hang in there Goce, and lets see what happens. We're behind you.

Edited by SteveAndTiff, 10 April 2012 - 08:48 PM.

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Male

Malaysia

2012-04-10 20:44:00