ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCall from Immigration officer
QUOTE (YMR @ Aug 11 2009, 01:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (*Len* @ Aug 11 2009, 02:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How did she identify herself? As in, how do you know it was for real? I have heard of home visits, but not of phone calls. Weird.


They do that too, I went for my K-1 interview, 2 days later the CO called by herself to my office to confirm that I worked where I said and inquiried to my supervisor if he knew about my SO and me moving and so on. He knew about my moving but didn't met in person my SO, so he told her what he knew at that moment.

Home phones and cel are in the forms, they can contact you the way they prefer. wacko.gif
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That sounds like an invasion of privacy. I can see them asking if you were still employed, but they should not be asking your employer about your personal life.
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-11 19:39:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionGreen Card Received
QUOTE (Justo/Sheyla @ Aug 29 2009, 02:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just wanted to share with all of you the good news of having our Removal of Condition approved this week.
We received via e-mail the Notice of approval on Augusto 20th. And the green card arrived on the 26th.
Biometrics were done back on July 24th.
We were expecting the all process to take longer than the 3 months it took since we sent the petition back in mid May.

So, we have come to the end of this Journey, for me it all started back in September 2006. It's been a long way. We moved to Seattle about a year ago and are now raising a 11 month daughter.

-Justo/Sheyla and Lilly Victoria.


Congratulations! smile.gif
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-29 05:57:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionconditions removed
QUOTE (v333k @ Dec 18 2009, 11:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Melo @ Dec 18 2009, 01:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well, I had conditions removed - so now have nothing to deal with for another 10 years.... am happy I got the green card coz it means I stay with Paul; but am not ecstatic as I can't stand living here.

Been a while since I posted here last and have therefore posted this initially in the wrong forum.


Apply for naturalization when you can and then when you become a US citizen, then you have more flexible decisions and you and Paul can decide to move to England and stay there without the 6-month restrictions you get with a GC.




Are you saying there are restrictions for UKC's staying in the UK if they have a green card? (or are you alluding to the fact that if they are out of the country for more than a certain timeframe, then they appear to abandon their US status?)

If an American citizen decides to move to the UK, they need a visa to stay beyond 6 months, yes?

Sorry if I appear dense. I'm just not understanding how naturalisation helps them "stay in the UK" without someone having a 6-month restriction.
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-12-18 12:36:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionSigning up for case updates on the USCIS web site
QUOTE (James and Tracy @ Dec 25 2009, 07:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Here is a question, will signing up on the USCIS web site for case updates give you any more information that putting your tracking number into the web site?

I am thinking of signing up for e-mail alerts on the USCIS's web site and I wondered what people experiences people have had with using this service.

Thanks
James


There's no reason to not sign up, really. smile.gif I got the first sign of my NOA2 through an email update, thanks to signing up for updates.

Plus, later, when you apply for AOS and have 3 cases to follow (potentially), you can keep everything in one spot without having to manually type the numbers in.
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-12-26 15:50:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionBiometrics appointment

Only you need to be there... just make sure you have the appointment letter, GC and DL with you when you go there. Also, make sure that you don't get any scratches on your fingers or else they might ask you to come back in a few days when the scratches have healed.

Good luck!


A K1 adjusting status will not have a greencard to take to biometrics. A valid passport and the appt letter are enough.
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-04-11 20:38:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionROC Interview

Thanks Kathryn,

I am hoping it will be straightforward... we didn't get a RFE.


Just wondering where you are having to travel to for your interview.

I hope it all goes well, despite the expense. :star:
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-10-09 10:33:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhat happens if I return to work in UK before removing conditions?

My 2 yr conditional visa will run out in Aug 2011. I have not been able to find work in US for some time now and have the opportunity of a job back in the UK. Does anyone know if there is a maximum amount of time I can go back to UK without it affecting my visa? when the time comes could i send in the removing condition forms without living in US? My husband would still be here in US. i realize i would have to fly back to US for biometric test. I would only take this job as a temporary measure for income and as I intend to come back to US permanently to be with my husband so wouldnt be able to do it if it jeapordises my US visa situation. This wasn't our plan at all but unfortunately the economic situation here is meaning we have to think of other options ;(
If i went back to UK and did not remove conditions,what happens, would we have to start the whole perm. residency thing from scratch again upon my return to US?

Thank you for any help!


I have read in a few places (http://britishexpats...ard_Abandonment, for example) that the limit is 6 months off of US soil. Also, "The same will apply if you have made multiple trips outside the United States, returning only for short periods every 6 months."

Also worth a read: http://globalnation....-outside-the-US

If you have a permanent job in a country outside the US, your desire to be a US resident may be questionable by immigration.
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-07 09:55:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCriminal History

I've often wondered that too, does it mean SINCE you've obtained your green card or do they want the documents you've already submitted in the original petition stage?



It means "if you have EVER been arrested or detained"... you must submit documentation explaining why.

Edited by Lisa and Ian, 08 November 2010 - 09:17 PM.

Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-08 21:13:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCriminal History

I am completing my I-751 as my second anniversary is in January 2011.
I am reviewing the instuctions and I am confused about the criminal history information required. Do I need to resubmit any information I presented with my original application or is it only necessary to submit any criminal history that may have occurred since obtaining my green card.
Thanks so much for the help



The instructions seem to indicate that you only need to submit evidence regarding a criminal history ONLY if you have ever been arrested or detained. See pages 2 and 3: http://www.uscis.gov.../i-751instr.pdf

Good luck! Hopefully you're going by the "file your paperwork 90 days before your greencard expires" rule. :thumbs:
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-07 09:42:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 November 2011 Filers

Hi Lisa and Ian. Good to see you pop up again.

Joanna--We have the same house situation as you and had no problems or RFEs. It just took VSC a long time to approve because they are slower. I'd apply sooner just to get in the queue. As a matter of fact we don't have the same last name, only one joint utility bill, no kids, no beneficiary status on health insurance or pension plan. I just gathered all I could find with both names, like even the cat's rabies vaccination LOL. I also sent photos where we didn't look all posed, where we were working on our house and looked cr@ppy, as well some with family on holidays (ie Thanksgiving and Christmas, not vacation "holidays"). I thought those showed a shared life better than posing in front of Buckinham Palace. Try to get a smattering of documentation covering the full two years of marriage and you'll be fine without a lease or house title.

Meanwhile....it's time for us to start learning the citizenship stuff and apply around Christmas. More forms...more money...more waiting... ::SIGH::


So, Nich... what do you do in that timeframe when you greencard has expired and you're waiting for ROC approval/new card, as far as being able to leave the country? Do they give you an extension letter?

Good luck with your citizenship test/paperwork. :)
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-08-21 07:39:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 November 2011 Filers
Just getting ready for November filing and gathering evidence. Anyone have their packet for November filing going yet?
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-08-19 12:29:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionTravel after submitting 751

Not everyone has a long wait for biometrics. Biometrics appointments are based on the ASC center and how busy or slow they are. Some people got their biometrics VERY quickly for September filers. Had they left for a trip they would be in a lot of problems with missing biometrics.


I said "after biometrics"
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-10-30 21:15:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionTravel after submitting 751

I'm sorry I meant I got it March 1 2010

Ok as soon as I receive a NOA1 (its a receipt right? for what?)
And as soon as I done the biometrics, I can go right after that and be away 3 weeks?


NOA1 is the receipt that also says your greencard is extended.
There is a long wait after biometrics, so 3 weeks will be alright.
Here are the current stats: http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/liftstats.php?cfl=$cfl

Edited by Lisa and Ian, 30 October 2011 - 09:01 PM.

Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-10-30 21:00:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionTravel after submitting 751

Hi guys!

I did an adjustment of status from student visa to 2 year GC and got the GC 1 march 2009.
I was thinking of sending in application to remove conditions to get a 10 year GC the first January 2012.
This would be exactly 1 year and 9 months.

Question 1: Is the time ok? Too early?

Question 2: I was thinking of buying tickets now to visit my family 3 weeks around middle of January returning in February.
I know when adjusting status you shouldn't travel unless it's been approved. Is it the same thing when removing conditions?

Please let me know if you are 100% sure. Since when they receive my application, I would be outside US.

THANK YOU!!!!!!


If your initial 2 year greencard was received around March 1, 2009, wouldn't it have expired by March 1, 2011?
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-10-30 20:24:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionPrep. for removing conditions sept 2013

hello guys! i have something to share and i hope you guys can advise me, coz i'm a little bit confused for the next step. sigh

i was married to a Dual citizen US-Filipina last march 2011. she brought me here via fiance visa. we have a 4 month old daughter born last june 2011 here in anaheim CA, USA. i already have 2yr GC (conditional) and EAD, SSN (received Green Card Sept 22, 2011). so were starting to gather information regarding removal condition for residency. i'm working temporary on a retail store. my wife is also working part time as a caregiver. but we can't afford the cost of living here. My aunt (co-sponsor) is helping us to pay our rent, utilities and sometimes for the food. so our plan is to send my wife and daughter to philippines for the mean time until i can save money. but i don't knonow if sending them back to philippines is a good idea now that we have to be together for 2 yrs to prove our marriage for ROC on sept. 2013. pls help me! thanks

1. what are the needed documents for Removal of condition?
2. do i need to notify USCIS if my wife goes back to philippines?


than you very much! for reading my post and giving some advice! may god bless you all!

-Ron


California is expensive. Any chance you could move to a more affordable location? Compare the cost of living where you are with Idaho or Wyoming, for example.

As far as forms, look at the Guides on the menu above. Look for "removal of conditions".



Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-10-30 21:14:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionRemoving Conditions on Residency

Hi everyone, i am writing on behalf my friend he is waiting for his 10 years green card and he was wondering if he can move to another state and keep his adress in current state and do go down to Texas? and he want to finish his process in Michigan state? can he do that? thanks.


If he is moving, then he needs to file an AR-11 to change his address and finish up in his new state of residency.


The legal stuff: "This card is to be used by all aliens to report a change of address within 10 days of such change. The collection of this information isrequired by Section 265 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1305). The data is used by U.S. Citizenship andImmigration Services for statistical and record purposes and may be furnished to Federal, State, local and foreign law enforcementofficials. Failure to report a change of address is punishable by fine or imprisonment and/or removal."


Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-11-26 15:27:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionfound out my husband has other children....

Hello,

I've been a member here for several years, but due to the sensitivity of this topic, I chose to sign in under another name. My husband and I have been married for 2 1/2 years or so. We went through the k-1 visa process, aos, etc. we're approaching the time to fill out the paperwork for removing conditions. my husband told me about a year ago (around the time our own son was born) that he has two other children that he never told me about. I was, understandably, very upset but we have been working through it. We have since been in regular contact with the children (who are not living with their birth mother but with a friend of my husband's family). My question is that we didn't claim the children on any of the other paperwork-not with the k-1 or AOS. If I would have known, we would have claimed them. I don't want to lie and I''m so scared that we're going to have issues suddenly claiming these children. They will not be moving here for the time being as we may move back to my husband's home country to be closer with them. For right now, though, we are proceeding with ROC, and I'm just so confused....I feel like we need an attorney, but I don't know where to start there either. I know it's probably a shot in the dark to find someone who's been through the same thing, but any advice would be appreciated. Should I find a local lawyer (small town) or find someone form a bigger law firm? Help!


Just curious how old the kids are...
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-06 12:29:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751

Hi all,
I need a little help. my husband and I are ready to send the I-751 package. This is what has been included I need opinions please.
Cover letter
I-751 form
Permanent resident card copy front and back
Copies of tax returns and w2s 2010 and 2011
Bank statements for savings and checkings (only one I found from last year and the rest this year
Car insurance and bills joint
sworn affidavits from 2 people (notarized)
Copies of previous joint health insurance and current dental with bills showing me as beneficary on policy
copies of both drivers licenses showing same residence
copy of newborn son's birth certificate
lease agreement

Do you think this is enough evidence? OR we might get an RFE or interview request??? BTW, his green card expires july 20 do we send in the package april 20 or send it a few days earlier to make sure that Vermont receives on april 20
3 months from expiration.


Thank you.

I appreciate the help


I also sent photographs from various days over the previous two years. Your evidence looks good! I would not mail it until you're within the 90-day timeframe from the GC expiration.
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-04-12 18:39:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionFinancial Records

Yes definitely I will send them the latest tax return (2011) which I submitted to IRS after I sent the ROC application back in November last year. I have also sent them the rental agreement with both our names on it. The car insurance is another thing I can send. I will also ask my corporate for a letter stating that my wife and kid are the beneficiaries of my benefits (life insurance, disability, etc..).


It may be a good idea to explain in your letter why you don't have a joint bank account, if you have a really good reason. I know some couples who are both American don't have them because they don't believe in them, but they have the advantage of both being citizens, unfortunately. Everyone else is expected to co-mingle.

You have some good advice from others. I hope your RFE is resolved and you can move on quickly.


Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-05-14 15:09:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 November 2011 Filers

Quick question:

Will my wife be fine to travel on a Caribbean cruise with just her Romanian passport and green card?


If it's an expired green card, then you'll need your one-year extension letter or an i-551 stamp in her passport.
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-07-26 21:07:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 November 2011 Filers
7 of the VSC October 2011 filers have been approved. Hang in there! :)
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-07-17 15:06:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 November 2011 Filers

Lisa and Ian,
thank you!
yes, that's exactly what we are going to do. It's me who is in a rush to get it fixed. But my husband is like,"why are you in a rush?". Because i want it to be over! I know it doesn't matter i have all the papers now, but i don't know. I lost peace of mind! Sometimes i even have dreams about it..


So, where are you with everything now?
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-07-15 06:49:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 November 2011 Filers

Thank you menina!

Gummibear,
yes kind of sort of. He requested notarized translation of my medical procedure in Russia and our tax return for 2011. We will amend the previous tax return. To get the new tax return it takes several month. I already posted how my husband filed through a friend of a friend and she filed as he was single :bonk: Anyway we will send him the letter confirming that. That's all he asked actually :translation of my medical bill and tax return. But lawyer came up with a whole bunch of other stuff we can submit.Including mine and my husband's letter explaining our marriage, living arrangements and etc He wants us to submit more affidavits too. Every affidavit should be notarized and only US citizen or GC holder can submit. So i guess we are going to ask my husband's many cousing to help us out on this. And my husband has A LOT of cousins :thumbs:
He didn't ask us any personal questions. Just where we live, work, date and place of marriage, date of birth and previous addresses.


Can't you just get the amended tax return filled out and photocopy it for proof?

It sounds like you're getting it sorted, even though it's a lot of extra work.
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-06-27 14:53:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 November 2011 Filers

MaddyCruise congrats :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:
My interview is on Tuesday... So we are getting all the papers again. I emailed the lady who did our taxes and she emailed me our taxes. I am soooooo mad. It says that my husband's filing status is single!!! He is saying that he told her to file married. She even had 2010 returns too and that shows we were married. I didn't work this year cuz i broke my limbs and i couldn't even walk. So i was home for a long time. But i didn't get any money from the goverment and don't have W-2 form for this year. I don't know this tax lady is stupid! And i'm stupid to not even check what my husband filed. Like year 2010 i didn't even have to sign they used my e-signature from previous years. My husband is so busy all the time. He didn't look it over. He just dropped off the papers she asked for and that was it.
SO what do you guys think is it really bad? We have taxes for 2 previous years. I'm calling this tax lady on Monday to fix this! But i mean we will try to explain the situation at the interview but is it totally the reason that they might deny our case?


Does your name and SSN or TIN also appear on the tax return?
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-06-24 06:48:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 November 2011 Filers

I thought that was no intervirw on i751


They can ask for an interview for ROC. It just doesn't seem to be common, but it is done.

Ok, just an update. I still didn't receive any kind of update on my GC! I need an advise what to do? Should I call?? or just wait?


If you filed at the California Service Center, you should call.

We are pleased to announce the arrival of green cards for my wife and daughter. We are finally done with the mandatory hurdles Next comes naturalization.


Yay! Congrats!
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-06-20 20:21:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 November 2011 Filers
Card received..


VJName.............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date......Biometrics.......Approved....
ORANGENATION..........??/??/11........11/03/11.......11/29/11........--/--/--....
HEATDEATH.............11/01/11........11/03/11.......11/30/11........03/28/12....(Card received 4/04/12)
RFITZ.................11/04/11........11/07/11.......12/13/11........04/20/12....
MARIE09...............11/07/11........11/08/11.......12/01/11........04/10/12....(Card received 5/24/12)
EVILMONKEE............11/07/11........11/09/11.......12/14/11........03/28/12....(Early Bio 11/22, Card received 4/02/12)
FAERY.................11/08/11........11/14/11.......12/29/11........05/02/12....(Card received 5/31/12)
MIKE & SACHIE.........11/09/11........11/14/11.......12/23/11........--/--/--....(RFE received 05/05, responded 05/09)
AMBEROCTOBER..........11/11/11........11/16/11.......12/16/11........04/16/12....(Early Bio 12/15) (Card received 5/31)
KM24..................11/11/11........11/14/11.......12/14/11........04/16/12....
GERMANIMMIGRANT.......11/12/11........11/14/11.......12/15/11........04/19/12....(Card received 5/30/12)
MESTIS................11/12/11........11/14/11.......12/19/11........04/06/12....(Card received 4/14/12)
ROBERTO1..............11/12/11........11/14/11.......12/29/11........05/07/12....
NADANI................11/??/11........11/15/11.......12/28/11........05/04/12....
WIFETOBE..............11/12/11........11/16/11.......12/23/11........03/2?/12....(Card received 3/30/12)
K&LFOREVER............11/??/11........11/17/11.......12/15/11........05/04/12....
ELLSINLOVE............11/15/11........11/17/11.......12/19/11........04/20/12....
FRANCESCAM............11/19/11........11/21/11.......12/20/11........04/17/12....
MADDYCRUISE...........11/21/11........11/22/11.......01/04/12........--/--/--....
CUTEDOLPHINN..........11/21/11........11/23/11.......02/13/12........04/27/12....
TAISIA................11/21/11........11/??/11.......12/19/11........04/18/12....(Card received 5/31/12)
N M...................11/21/11........11/22/11.......12/28/11........03/16/12....(Card received 3/23/12)
LISA AND IAN..........11/22/11........11/25/11.......01/03/12........05/23/12....(Card received 6/15/12)
SNOWYMN...............11/24/11........11/28/11.......01/30/12........--/--/--....
SYRGUY................11/25/11........11/28/11.......02/13/12........--/--/--....(RFE received 05/08/12)
SIBERIANINSOCAL.......11/??/11........11/28/11.......02/16/12........--/--/--....(Early Bio 02/13)(Interview is scheduling)
MIKEINWYOMING.........11/26/11........11/29/11.......12/22/11........05/21/12....


Vermont Service Center (30 applicants, 0 Approved 0 %)

VJName.............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date......Biometrics.......Approved....
KAPUSTINA.............10/30/11........11/01/11.......01/12/12........--/--/--....
M_RU..................11/01/11........11/04/11.......12/12/11........--/--/--....
BABYLONFARI_K1........11/01/11........11/03/11.......11/30/11........--/--/--....
ALEX&CLAUDIA..........11/01/11........11/07/11.......12/12/11........--/--/--....
MAGICFN1..............11/02/11........11/07/11.......01/24/12........--/--/--....
SHACH.................11/03/11........11/07/11.......12/05/11........--/--/--....
MOKSHA................11/04/11........11/09/11.......11/24/11........--/--/--....
KEN_JAR...............11/04/11........11/07/11.......01/09/12........--/--/--....
VARTANARSEN2..........??/??/11........11/08/11.......12/14/11........--/--/--....
JNORIEGA..............11/04/11........11/08/11.......01/09/12........--/--/--....(Early Bio 12/15)
MIKEANDTHANH..........11/04/11........11/08/11.......01/31/12........--/--/--....
VISAQUEEN.............11/05/11........11/15/11.......12/16/11........--/--/--....
VERNE BLAISE..........11/05/11........11/07/11.......11/30/11........--/--/--....
RBAL_TN...............11/07/11........11/09/11.......01/09/12........--/--/--....
KEVIN&LEILEI..........11/07/11........11/10/11.......12/30/11........--/--/--....
NIKKI-1980............11/07/11........11/10/11.......12/07/11........--/--/--....
BEANS.................11/07/11........11/10/11.......11/30/11........--/--/--....
LKSOON................11/07/11........11/09/11.......12/07/11........--/--/--....
JEFFANDDONA...........11/09/11........11/14/11.......12/15/11........--/--/--....
LIUDAN1004............11/13/11........--/--/--.......12/31/11........--/--/--....(Never received NOA)
JAY & KEN.............11/14/11........11/17/11.......12/20/11........--/--/--....
ANYANCHARLES..........11/15/11........11/16/11.......12/22/11........--/--/--....
DASALEPH..............11/17/11........11/21/11.......02/07/12........--/--/--....
DAVID'SGIRL...........11/17/11........11/28/11.......01/04/12........--/--/--....
SKY*..................11/18/11........11/22/11.......01/20/12........--/--/--....(Early Bio 1/11)
WHTMYID...............11/19/11........11/21/11.......02/10/12........--/--/--....
LGG...................11/26/11........12/02/11.......01/09/12........--/--/--....
POPTHECORK............11/28/11........12/02/11.......01/05/12........--/--/--....
JOANNAV...............11/28/11........12/05/11.......01/30/12........--/--/--....
INGODSHANDS...........11/28/11........11/29/11.......--/--/--........--/--/--....


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Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-06-15 13:56:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 November 2011 Filers

So, as some of you may know i'm waiting for our interview appointment. A couple of days ago my husband was going through our mail and what happened was he put all the letters on the table and then went away for like 30 minutes. There was a baby in the house and she completely took advantage of the situation : she spilled juice on the mail and destroyed it. Including the letter from the immigration which said that our case was moved to SD office and interview was being scheduled.
I called USCIS to request a courtesy copy. I waited on hold for an hour and then this lady...She just didn't listen. She was under impression that i lost my extension letter. I told her like 5 times i do not need it and then my husband told her the same thing (he has no accent), but she was like a robot. She was putting in a service request to resend extension letter. I had to literally yell to stop her. AND THEN she was like," so what is your problem again? i can't really hear you" OMG i told her again and she went, " oh no it doesn't show any interview in my system. it just shows that we received your BIO. cases like yours are processed within 6-12 months. so just wait and if by November 2012 you don't hear anything, then we will put a service request". Can you imagine? SO, i told her again that this letter said that we are going to have an interview, but she was telling me that it is not true and there is no interview being scheduled and no your case hasn't been moved anywhere. OMG....finally i made her put a service request to look into it. Srsly...i guess she was just avoiding putting service request...It's funny how NOW they are saying that this cases are processed within 6-12 months. It was a different story before.


Good gosh... Sounds like you got connected to a rocket scientist. :) I hope the mail will be out of the way of the baby when the appointment letter arrives. :D Hang in there. It sounds like they are getting close if the letter said they transferred the case.
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-06-12 19:46:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 November 2011 Filers

Thanks HeatDeath! Yes we are relived though we are currently in the Philippines and our neighbor is collecting our mail! I received notice in the last few hours of production of one of the two cards (mother and daughter) and mailing of the same. The second card - if it is anything like the approval notices will follow tomorrow. The first time through was a nail biter. This time I didn't have as much to send... go figure. We did send a sh*t load of photos covering events over the entire two years. I know they said two affidavids but we sent three. Last time we were interviewed. This time has anyone been interviewed?


My wife says she will start studying for the naturalization test as soon as we get back to the states.


Wait till you see all the stuff you have to send with the naturalization request. It's like the fiance visa all over again. (grr)

By the way, Vermont filers, the service center is currently working on August 2011 filings. (linkage for newbies: https://egov.uscis.g...sDisplayInit.do At Service Center, pick VSC and click the processing dates button for info.) The processing time-frames were last updated on March 31, 2012. Hopefully, there are more updates soon!

They usually seem to be knee-deep in applications there.
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-06-12 10:16:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 November 2011 Filers

So happy seeing most of the Nov filers getting their GC. I'm still waiting on mine. :( Hope to hear from them soon.


Hope you get it soon!

BOP - California (it's showing in the data under my name). :)
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-06-11 16:38:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 November 2011 Filers
Card production ordered today. "On June 11, 2012, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283." :thumbs:



Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-06-11 16:21:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 November 2011 Filers

:blink: what the...maybe they lost your biometrics? call them again!


Sounds like they flubbed up somewhere and need the biometrics again. I guess you could call them, but my bet would be that they're probably going to move quickly after you get the biometrics done. Call your biometrics office and see if they'll let you walk in early, if you want. :)
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-06-11 10:05:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 November 2011 Filers

But thats crazy foreal no one from vermont get approve yet thats not fair


They are just now working on August filings. It's not fair, but at least you know where they are with the approval process. You don't have to worry that something is wrong.

Sorry you have had to wait so long.



Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-05-27 19:35:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 November 2011 Filers

Me and my wife are saying the same thing. We filed on November 8,2011 and had her go for her Biometrics appointment in Boston on December 20th and haven't heard anything since. How would I be able to add our names to the Vermont list of those who filed in November 2011? What and where is the VJ Text editer located? Thank You for any help you could give us.


I wonder why Vermont doesn't pass out work like the CSC does. It's not really fair for the Vermont people to have to wait so long. They should at least let them file 6 months in advance instead of 3.

Immigration must be very busy these days. Our online status hasn't changed and no email notification of our approval. We were totally surprised to get the letter in the mail yesterday.

Hang in there if you're still waiting. Approval is coming. :)
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-05-26 07:03:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 November 2011 Filers
Approval from Nebraska Service Center.
California Service Center (26 applicants, 18 approved 69%)

VJName.............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date......Biometrics.......Approved....
ORANGENATION..........??/??/11........11/03/11.......11/29/11........--/--/--....
HEATDEATH.............11/01/11........11/03/11.......11/30/11........03/28/12....(Card received 4/04/12)
RFITZ.................11/04/11........11/07/11.......12/13/11........04/20/12....
MARIE09...............11/07/11........11/08/11.......12/01/11........04/10/12....
EVILMONKEE............11/07/11........11/09/11.......12/14/11........03/28/12....(Early Bio 11/22, Card received 4/02/12)
FAERY.................11/08/11........11/14/11.......12/29/11........05/02/12....
MIKE & SACHIE.........11/09/11........11/14/11.......12/23/11........--/--/--....(RFE received 05/05, responded 05/09)
AMBEROCTOBER..........11/11/11........11/16/11.......12/16/11........04/16/12....(Early Bio 12/15)
KM24..................11/11/11........11/14/11.......12/14/11........--/--/--....
GERMANIMMIGRANT.......11/12/11........11/14/11.......12/15/11........04/19/12....
MESTIS................11/12/11........11/14/11.......12/19/11........04/06/12....(Card received 4/14/12)
ROBERTO1..............11/12/11........11/14/11.......12/29/11........05/07/12....
NADANI................11/??/11........11/15/11.......12/28/11........05/04/12....
WIFETOBE..............11/12/11........11/16/11.......12/23/11........03/2?/12....(Card received 3/30/12)
K&LFOREVER............11/??/11........11/17/11.......12/15/11........05/04/12....
ELLSINLOVE............11/15/11........11/17/11.......12/19/11........04/20/12....
FRANCESCAM............11/19/11........11/21/11.......12/20/11........04/17/12....
MADDYCRUISE...........11/21/11........11/22/11.......01/04/12........--/--/--....
CUTEDOLPHINN..........11/21/11........11/23/11.......02/13/12........04/27/12....
TAISIA................11/21/11........11/??/11.......12/19/11........04/18/12....
N M...................11/21/11........11/22/11.......12/28/11........03/16/12....(Card received 3/23/12)
LISA AND IAN..........11/22/11........11/25/11.......01/03/12........05/23/12....
SNOWYMN...............11/24/11........11/28/11.......01/30/12........--/--/--....
SYRGUY................11/25/11........11/28/11.......02/13/12........--/--/--....(RFE received 05/08/12)
SIBERIANINSOCAL.......11/??/11........11/28/11.......02/16/12........--/--/--....(Early Bio 02/13)(Interview is scheduling)
MIKEINWYOMING.........11/26/11........11/29/11.......12/22/11........--/--/--....


Vermont Service Center (30 applicants, 0 Approved 0 %)

VJName.............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date......Biometrics.......Approved....
KAPUSTINA.............10/30/11........11/01/11.......01/12/12........--/--/--....
M_RU..................11/01/11........11/04/11.......12/12/11........--/--/--....
BABYLONFARI_K1........11/01/11........11/03/11.......11/30/11........--/--/--....
ALEX&CLAUDIA..........11/01/11........11/07/11.......12/12/11........--/--/--....
MAGICFN1..............11/02/11........11/07/11.......01/24/12........--/--/--....
SHACH.................11/03/11........11/07/11.......12/05/11........--/--/--....
MOKSHA................11/04/11........11/09/11.......11/24/11........--/--/--....
KEN_JAR...............11/04/11........11/07/11.......01/09/12........--/--/--....
VARTANARSEN2..........??/??/11........11/08/11.......12/14/11........--/--/--....
JNORIEGA..............11/04/11........11/08/11.......01/09/12........--/--/--....(Early Bio 12/15)
MIKEANDTHANH..........11/04/11........11/08/11.......01/31/12........--/--/--....
VISAQUEEN.............11/05/11........11/15/11.......12/16/11........--/--/--....
VERNE BLAISE..........11/05/11........11/07/11.......11/30/11........--/--/--....
RBAL_TN...............11/07/11........11/09/11.......01/09/12........--/--/--....
KEVIN&LEILEI..........11/07/11........11/10/11.......12/30/11........--/--/--....
NIKKI-1980............11/07/11........11/10/11.......12/07/11........--/--/--....
BEANS.................11/07/11........11/10/11.......11/30/11........--/--/--....
LKSOON................11/07/11........11/09/11.......12/07/11........--/--/--....
JEFFANDDONA...........11/09/11........11/14/11.......12/15/11........--/--/--....
LIUDAN1004............11/13/11........--/--/--.......12/31/11........--/--/--....(Never received NOA)
JAY & KEN.............11/14/11........11/17/11.......12/20/11........--/--/--....
ANYANCHARLES..........11/15/11........11/16/11.......12/22/11........--/--/--....
DASALEPH..............11/17/11........11/21/11.......02/07/12........--/--/--....
DAVID'SGIRL...........11/17/11........11/28/11.......01/04/12........--/--/--....
SKY*..................11/18/11........11/22/11.......01/20/12........--/--/--....(Early Bio 1/11)
WHTMYID...............11/19/11........11/21/11.......02/10/12........--/--/--....
LGG...................11/26/11........12/02/11.......01/09/12........--/--/--....
POPTHECORK............11/28/11........12/02/11.......01/05/12........--/--/--....
JOANNAV...............11/28/11........12/05/11.......01/30/12........--/--/--....
INGODSHANDS...........11/28/11........11/29/11.......--/--/--........--/--/--....


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Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-05-25 17:02:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWhere and who carries out the medical??
QUOTE (Emily and Gareth @ Jul 22 2009, 07:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Danu @ Jul 22 2009, 06:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It will be a specified doctor, only civil surgons can do it, you will be able to find out who exactly will do it from your consulate review or on the european board. As for cost, it varies not only by country but also by the doctor. The one I am going to the medical costs $275, but theres another near here that is $215..however on the west coast here the medical is $350, so it does vary greatly. Same with the costs for the police record, anywhere from $15-70 depending on the place and if its rushed or not. We can get them through our police department, just have to go in and ask for a Canada wide police check, not sure about the procedure for Ireland, again, its best to talk to people from your own country or visit the Embassy Info link up top.


Thanks very much for your help. Is there any way to move a thread into a different area of the site such as a Europe or Ireland section?


Which embassy are you going through? If you are going through Dublin, then this might help: http://dublin.usemba...dical_exam.html

Belfast: http://www.usembassy...and/nivisa.html

Cheers!
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-26 21:33:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionNOA2 says it expires?
QUOTE (BowieChick @ Jul 29 2009, 06:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We're getting pretty worried now. Our NoA2 says that the approval notice is only valid until 7-30-2009 which is TOMORROW.
He sent in all the forms he had to do for packet 3 about a month-month in a half ago and the checklist a couple weeks ago. I originally thought I read that they automatically extend that date when they get those forms but how do I know if they did that?
He tried calling the embassy and couldn't get a REAL PERSON, only machines. He also tried emailing but the email no longer works.
How do we know what's going on? Does anyone know who to call??


I found this on a forum about the Manila embassy:
"4.1 NOA2 EXPIRATION DATE - Don't be alarmed if the visa interview is scheduled after the NOA2 expiration date because the Consular Officer (CO) at the Manila Embassy will automatically revalidate the petition by extend the expiration date in four months increments until all actions are finalized . No actions by the USC and/or beneficiary are required."

You might find some embassy-specific help in this thread: http://www.visajourn...howtopic=177012

OR, you might call the DOS. I have a note in my notepad saying, "DOS is who you can call to see if your interview date has been assigned. 202 663 1225" I'm guessing they might know what to do with your expiration date.
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-29 19:01:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPacket 3 help
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QUOTE (Ian and Lisa @ Sep 5 2009, 03:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just wondering what we should fill out for question 18 on the 156-K if my fiance is divorced. It "looks like" he puts the name of his former spouse there. Is that right?


it says "even if divorced below it so I assume you would. What did u put for your passport Issuing city? I left mine blank in the end cos UK passports don't give one.

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Maybe just put the city you lived in when you applied for your passport.
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-09-05 20:32:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPacket 3 help
Just wondering what we should fill out for question 18 on the 156-K if my fiance is divorced. It "looks like" he puts the name of his former spouse there. Is that right?
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-09-05 09:50:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDo I get a 'Packet 3' in the UK?
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QUOTE (Ellie-and-David @ Sep 6 2009, 11:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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QUOTE (English Muffin @ Sep 6 2009, 11:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What you received is Packet 3. The Embassy no longer mails out the forms, you need to download and print them from the website link they provided.




Thanks so much for the help guys, and here I was waiting for a package to come to me!

I read somewhere that I would recieve official forms with my applicant/case number (or some reference like that). But its the forms I download for me (just me, no kids) as follows, right?

DS-230 Part 1 (PDF) (DO I NEED TO FILL IN A PART 2 TOO?)
IV-15 & Checklist
Form DS-156
Form DS-157
Form DS-156-K

God bless you wonderful people Visa Journey!


You have given the list of forms correctly. Good luck!
Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-09-06 17:31:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPacket 3 -What to send back
QUOTE (paul p @ Sep 28 2009, 04:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (paul p @ Sep 28 2009, 04:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
All;

Sorry in advance if being a bit thick. I have been on the us embassy site and on here and some information conflicts so a bit confused. I have had packet 3 and have been trying for last 9 day to get my head around it. Can you please help me the following.

To get an interview date i have to complete the following 5 forms:

DS230 (Part 1) - Is this correct?

DS156 - Is this correct?

DS156K - Is this correct?

DS157 - Is this correct?

IV-15K - Is this correct?
You've got it!


So if above is correct, some futher questions:

DS156:
Evidence of Financial Support. Is the affidavit fo support. THese is nothing on the US embassy webpage to help here. What form should i use to complete this information to their standards?

If you get stuck filling out any of the forms, go here: http://www.visajourn...p;page=examples. The DS156 is not the Evidence of Financial Support. The i-134 is the Evidence of Financial support. This is what your fiancee should be filling out and sending to you, with her documentation.


Evidence of engagement: What they want? Ring receipt? If you have it, or we just collected emails talking about our impending wedding. My fiance asked my father for my hand in marriage by email, so we included that. This is not something you send with Packet 3.

Birth certificates of all children: Do they want this even if they are ot accompanying me? I don't think so, If your kids are 21 or over, then no. Otherwise, I don't see why they would need these. Anyone else have this info??

Do i send in photo-copies of all additional documents (which are also on the checkilist)? Or do i send nothing in and just take the evidence with me?
All supporting evidence goes with you to the interview. Only the DS forms and the IV15 are mailed to the IVU.


DS230 part 1
Part 1 only - leave Part 2 blank. Is this correct? Leave blank any part that says "Do not write below this line". Fill out everything else. We sent part 1 and part 2 in our packet.

Q35 - All trips to the USA. Got to remember them all? Well, you can only record what you can remember. Do you have stamps in your passport? Anyone you travelled with who could help you out?

IV-15K
Do i have to wait until i have all items before sending this in? Currently awaiting affidavit from fiancee (i am the beneficiary) and police check
Well, I would suggest the correct answer is yes, but considering it takes approx 2 weeks to get the police check, how close are you? How close are you to getting your affadavit? I hear packet 4 takes at least 2 weeks.


Court / prison record. Never been to either. Do i stilll need this? No

Additional
Evidence like photos etc. re required. Assume just for the interview? Correct!

Again, sorry if this is repetetive. I have checked just been struggling

Thanks in advance.

Paul


Hi, can anyone help with this please?


It's not easy, is it? smile.gif Good luck. If you run into any questions along the way, just shout.

Be sure you include 2 copies of Form DS-156 and DS-157 for each family member applying for a visa.

Keep one copy of everything for yourself! This will help in case something gets lost at the embassy or in the mail along the way.

Edited by Ian and Lisa, 28 September 2009 - 07:54 PM.

Lisa and IanFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-09-28 19:50:00