ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionguide how i ahold
That is the number, it is an automated system and sometimes you have to hold. Not sure what else to tell you.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-26 18:30:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionam I elligible to apply to citizenship?
QUOTE (spidergirl @ Aug 31 2009, 03:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (TracyTN @ Aug 28 2009, 05:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Another lawyer who was wrong - color me surprised (NOT!). I'd definitely go ahead and apply! smile.gif




Before you you apply for naturalization please read this guide from USCIS:

http://www.uscis.gov...le/chapter4.pdf
http://www.uscis.gov...ticle/M-476.pdf


Yes, as John mentioned earlier in the thread - as long as he meets all the requirements, he can apply for citizenship. Those links should help him determine that.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-31 16:25:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionam I elligible to apply to citizenship?
Another lawyer who was wrong - color me surprised (NOT!). I'd definitely go ahead and apply! smile.gif
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-28 07:29:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionUSCIS Information
I'd be asking my congressman/senator's office for help - they should at least be able to get more information than you can!
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-09-02 07:34:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionMY CASE IS STILL PENDING, NOW, WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN
Sometimes it just takes what it takes - doesn't necessarily mean anything is wrong w/ the case. But as you are outside normal processing times, why not contact your congressman/senator's office and get help from their immigration liaison?
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-09-03 07:44:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionProvidng our relationship???
Agreed. The hurdle you have to face is not so much proving a bonafide marriage, but that you have not abandoned your perm resident status. One visit per year to the US will likely not cut it.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-09-09 07:09:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionAny I-751 VSC filers not approved from Jan 09 and before?
There's no reason to think that a case transferred to a local office is in trouble. That used to be the norm - not sure so much any more, as some are approved w/out interview. But there seems little rhyme nor reason (that us laymen can tell anyway!) which cases get transferred to a local office and which are approved w/out interview.

Sounds to me like the case somehow lagged behind and your inquiries 'woke it up'. Unfortunately, that is not very uncommon with USCIS. LOL! Or they transferred it but forgot to notify you (also not unheard of).
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-27 08:05:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionAny I-751 VSC filers not approved from Jan 09 and before?
If you are outside the processing time, you can submit a formal inquiry. Call USCIS to get that started - but I'd also call my congressman/senator and ask their immigration liaison for help.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-25 12:31:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionGreen Card Expired and have not filed I-751
Agreed. 'I'm pregnant and I forgot' is really no excuse.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-28 13:16:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionPlease help!!
Yes, but that is wholly different than an I 864.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-21 09:21:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionPlease help!!
QUOTE (Anh map @ Jul 19 2009, 02:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The Affidavit of support is the I-864 filed by your husband, not letters from friends and family.

Did the RFE ask for specific items? If so, be sure to send them.

If you scan your RFE and post it here you may get better feedback.


The I 864 is not required at this stage.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-20 07:19:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionLuz and Robins's GC in hand, Luz's has wrong birth date on it.
As it mentions in the instructions (on the page below), you don't have to pay but include documentation showing it is their mistake.

http://www.uscis.gov...00048f3d6a1RCRD

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Your Permanent Resident Card was issued with incorrect information because of a USCIS administrative error.

In both of these instances, you must prepare a Form I-90. On the first page of the application, under Part 2, Application type, Number 2, Reason for Application, check box "b" which reads: "My authorized card was never received," or box "d" which reads "My card was issued with incorrect information because of a USCIS administrative error." Include any documents that support your claim with your application.

For those applicants who check box "b," you must send a copy of your Form I-797, Notice of Action, that you received for your previously filed Form I-485, Form I-751, or Form I-90.

For those applicants who check box "d," you must submit the original Form I-551 card containing the incorrect information that supports the requested correction."
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-09-28 13:26:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionform I-797D to report stolen green card
Moving to correct forum.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-09-29 12:21:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionVSC APPROVAL for I-751 Removal of Condition!!!
QUOTE (JoeLyn316 @ Sep 29 2009, 10:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi guys, my wife just officially got her 10YR Greencard in her hand on 9-26-09. Was told to wait 60 days in the letter. But I received within seven days of notice of APPROVAL! God bless VSC! Hope all you VJers get the speedy treatment from VSC like me. Thanks again for all your help.


Congrats!

Oh and timeline.gif
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-09-30 12:00:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionSO FRUSTRATED!!!!
Honestly at this stage, it wouldn't bother me so bad. Apply for natz once you are eligible and it essentially 'forces' them to clear out the I 751.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-09-29 08:31:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionShould I call them? or still wait...
Why the unsure.gif icon?
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-09-30 11:38:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionShould I call them? or still wait...
Look at the numerous 'timeline' threads in this forum to check your dates for sure, but it sounds to me like you're well within normal waiting times for the VSC.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-09-30 10:50:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 Filed -- Now Deportation Letter
Great news - thanks for the update!
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-09-24 15:12:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 Filed -- Now Deportation Letter
QUOTE (MrsWhizz @ Aug 29 2009, 10:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks, Lucy. I'm just not sure how this happened. I've been kicking myself all day for not doing delivery confirmation. I'm just confused about why we wouldn't have received anything...no reminder letter, no where is your check, no nothing before this. We were at the same address up until the middle of this month and even with that we filed all appropriate address changes. It just seems strange that the money is still sitting there in my account and no one seems to know what's happened to our paperwork. All I can do is pray and take the copies, including the new check, of everything I sent. I'm not sure if I should cancel the check and take a money order with me. Take a money order with me. I'm at a loss. I am even scared of the Infopass appointment. With this medical condition, I rely on him for so much. I'll keep you all posted and thank you for the support!


Unfortunately, USCIS is NOT obligated to inform you that you are due to renew your green card. The onus is on the alien to keep track of that. I believe they are now sending notices more routinely (we got one), but that hasn't always been the case. And even at that, they inform you when you get the 2 year green card that they will not remind you.

They certainly wouldn't inquire as to 'where is your check' - they have no tracking system for that sort of thing.

You have the returned package/check - that alone gives you a pretty good leg to stand on. Even though it was your error by making the check out incorrectly, they can see that you made a good faith effort to comply. I'm sure the Infopass appt will go fine. good.gif
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-31 08:43:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionMy son's name is not mentioned in my Biometrics Appointment
QUOTE (Pinay Wife @ Sep 28 2009, 11:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HELLO!!!! It's sooo nice to hear from old friends. Thank you all for the response, it helps to ease some of my worries. I've been trying to call USCIS but it's so hard to get a live person.

I included my son, John, in the I-751 form and paid for two biometrics. While I received a NOA (I-797c) extending my status for one year, John received a separate letter from DHS-USCIS in plain bond paper called "Verification of Inclusion of a Dependent in Filing of Form I-751". It essentially tells him that he is "included as a dependent in the request for removal of conditions by the above-named principal alien and that this verification extends the validity of your alien registration and allows you to remain in the United States, with work authorization for one year from the filing date or until a final decision is made on the request whichever comes first."

And so I received my biometrics appointment but John did not. If I don't get a live person at the USCIS or John does not receive a bio apppoinment in the next few days, I will just make a decision to pick him up from school so we can do biometrics together. I am sure that once I explain our circumstance at the /b]Service Center[/b] (you know, drive 7 hours each way to pick up/drop the kid) that they will let him do it.

Thanks again for the feedback. I appreciate it.

PW


Just to be picky, it's an Application Support Center, not a Service center.

Let us know how it goes!
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-09-28 12:41:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionSplitting Life Between Two Countries, Before Removing Conditions?
I understand! Though you will always have to face CBP, at least it is just the customs scrutiny once you are both citizens. smile.gif
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-10-05 10:15:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionSplitting Life Between Two Countries, Before Removing Conditions?
QUOTE (mozplay @ Oct 5 2009, 06:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I will be filing for citizenship next year for this same reason. My husband and I want to be able to work both in and outside of the US and I don't want to have to worry about customs every single time we come home here.


Just to be nitpicky, citizens always have to clear customs. I think you meant you don't want to have to worry about immigration.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-10-05 07:11:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionThe most beautiful e-mail this morning!
If you get an email saying 'card production ordered', there won't be an interview.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-15 13:48:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionThe most beautiful e-mail this morning!
Wonder what took them so bloody long? Glad you were able to shake it loose - congrats!!
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-15 13:38:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI CAN STILL FILE THE APPLICATION FOR REMOVING CONDITIONN
QUOTE (Dakine @ Oct 12 2009, 03:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Rings @ Oct 12 2009, 10:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If you leave the country, just make sure you get an AP so that you can get back into the country

She has a GC. No need AP


Yep. She just needs her valid GC or the expired GC and extension letter (if her 2 year GC has expired and she's applied to remove conditions).

Edited by TracyTN, 12 October 2009 - 03:39 PM.

TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-10-12 15:39:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI CAN STILL FILE THE APPLICATION FOR REMOVING CONDITIONN
A 2 week trip has no effect on when you can apply to remove conditions. You may apply anytime up to 90 days prior to your GC expiring, and must apply before it expires all together. I would apply as close to the 90 days prior as you can so that you're sure to get the 1 year extension letter quickly.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-10-12 15:18:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiondid you guys put alien number on each page?
I put it on the top of each page with a label, but I'm overly #######. laughing.gif It's certainly not required.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-10-12 10:02:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussioni-751 application form and packet of evidence?
I put mine together. Your application is more than just the form - it is the supporting evidence too.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-10-15 11:37:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussioninfopass
Did you not get the extension letter when you applied (commonly known as the NOA1)? That extends your green card for a year, and it sounds like you still have 6 months left on that. You take that with you when you travel.

If your case has been pending for over 6 months though, perhaps they can submit a formal inquiry for you via Infopass. But I wouldn't expect they'd give you the stamp if you have a valid extension letter.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-10-15 10:30:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionDivorce, I-751 and I got to travel...
It doesn't matter who filed so long as the marriage was not entered into for immigration benefit - which clearly it wasn't. The fact that she is willing to attest to that (and help you document that) should mean smooth sailing.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-10-16 14:16:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionDivorce, I-751 and I got to travel...
I wouldn't worry. You were granted conditional status until 2/2010. Your only requirement is to remove conditions in the appropriate time frame (90 days or less prior to your card's expiration date). It sounds like your divorce will be final by then, so (I assume) you'll be filing as divorced, but based on the fact that your marriage was valid.

The extension letter extends your permissions to both work and travel. A divorce in and of itself doesn't suddenly terminate your status. The only way to do that is not to file for removal of conditions when appropriate, or if you file and they deem your case to be denied at that time. Unlikely given the situation you've described.

If it helps, my husband traveled to England in September and we had already filed to remove conditions; he did not take the extension letter with him and had no issues traveling on his (still valid) 2 year GC.

*edited for clarity*

Edited by TracyTN, 16 October 2009 - 09:28 AM.

TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-10-16 09:25:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionDivorce, I-751 and I got to travel...
What is the date on your card? Your status is valid until then - how long will you be away?
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-10-16 09:15:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionSeparated while awaiting 751
QUOTE (kipalkot @ Oct 19 2009, 10:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i got my conditionan GC through my marriage to this American Husband. That is why am worried of the separation.


That's all I was trying to figure out.

There's a pinned topic in another forum that covers this - you should be fine, so long as you entered into the marriage in good faith (which it sounds like you did).

Have a read:
http://www.visajourn...h...t&p=3360213
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-10-20 07:31:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionSeparated while awaiting 751
No it doesn't, depending on the circumstances. But I'm confused why she's worried about the divorce affecting her removal of conditions if she didn't get the GC based on her marriage. So I thought it'd help if she could elaborate.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-10-19 10:06:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionSeparated while awaiting 751
QUOTE (kipalkot @ Oct 18 2009, 10:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi, i came in as a student then married after finishing college. I met him in college but he did not sponsor me since he did not qualify. I was sponsored by a friend. Does it mean when cases are transferred to local office you do not get called for interview? I thought that was the primary reason? Am confused.


Wait - a friend sponsored your current immigration status? How does that work? Never heard of such a thing. Unless your 'friend' sponsored you pretending to be somehow related to you (spouse or otherwise) which would be immigration fraud. You'll have to explain yourself a little more.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-10-19 09:52:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionNew Case Status Page
QUOTE (TracyTN @ Sep 28 2009, 09:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (tlnt @ Sep 21 2009, 06:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hope they "revert" it back or something.
tlnt


You can still see the old. Click the 'Sign in to My account' hyperlink on the left hand side.


If only you'd read the entire thread...! wink.gif
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-10-20 07:34:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionNew Case Status Page
QUOTE (tlnt @ Sep 21 2009, 06:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hope they "revert" it back or something.
tlnt


You can still see the old. Click the 'Sign in to My account' hyperlink on the left hand side.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-09-28 09:06:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionDo affidavits have to be notarized?
QUOTE (Kittyfang @ Oct 20 2009, 12:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (TracyTN @ Oct 20 2009, 11:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I didn't have any of mine notarized.


What kind of proof are affidavits? Does USCIS see them as primary or secondary?

I've always thought that primary were bills, taxes and titles in both names. Where as pictures as affidavits would be secondary... Or maybe affidavits are a better proof than pictures...

In any case, I would have (and will have) mine notarized. It's very cheap, like a dollar.


I believe they are secondary.

I wasn't saying there's anything wrong w/ having them notarized (esp. as you mention, it is cheap to do so). Just thought it was worth mentioning that you don't HAVE to. In fact, the I 751 instructions don't say that they must be notarized, just that the persons submitting the affidavits may have to testify to said facts in front of an immigration official.

ETA the VJ guide even says they are not required with submission at all.

Edited by TracyTN, 20 October 2009 - 01:23 PM.

TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-10-20 13:19:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionDo affidavits have to be notarized?
I didn't have any of mine notarized.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-10-20 12:41:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionState Wrong on NOA
This is one situation in which I'd call the 800 (mis)information line and let them know.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-10-21 11:01:00