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Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhat do I need to start doing NOW for the 10 year mark?
If you do not want to file to become a US Citizen then all you need to do when your 10 year greencard is due for renewal is send form I-90 you do not need to s end evidence with it. Once your 10 years greencard has been approved you are no longer required to prove your are in a marriage.

So you do not need to keep evidence for then.


TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-04 19:15:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionIn deep trouble? Missed deadline for RFE by 8 days
QUOTE (kidsturk @ Apr 18 2009, 08:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (TayRivers @ Apr 18 2009, 07:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (kidsturk @ Apr 18 2009, 08:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I had a request for further information. I have been insanely busy at work, working weekends, travelling etc, and got my dates muddled, resulting in me sending out the further information late.

On the day *I* mailed the evidence, the USCIS mailed a letter to me saying that my petition is considered abandoned and is hereby denied.

It says I now have no residency rights nor right to employment.

However it says the denial is without prejudice to the filing of a new Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence I-751. This confuses me because I apparently am no longer resident.

There are three bases upon which I can appeal and none apply to me.

I am sick with worry and kicking myself after this stupid mistake. Does anyone have any advice?


You need to refile for removal of conditions as soon as possible. Yes you will have to pay all over again and make sure you include all the information that is needed. As soon as you get the new NOA1 with extension for 1 year you will have all the rights you had before.

There is nothing that is more important than your immigration status, Please make this your #1 priority or you will have to leave the US and start your journey from the beginning again outside the US.


I recently got a new I-551, but I assume this will be invalidated by this letter?



Yes that letter voids any benefits granted with your denied application. You legally are not allowed to work and if you leave the US you will not be allowed to re-enter without a valid visa.

You really need to get the new I-751 filed as quickly as possible.

Edited by TayRivers, 18 April 2009 - 08:14 PM.

TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-18 20:13:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionIn deep trouble? Missed deadline for RFE by 8 days
QUOTE (kidsturk @ Apr 18 2009, 08:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I had a request for further information. I have been insanely busy at work, working weekends, travelling etc, and got my dates muddled, resulting in me sending out the further information late.

On the day *I* mailed the evidence, the USCIS mailed a letter to me saying that my petition is considered abandoned and is hereby denied.

It says I now have no residency rights nor right to employment.

However it says the denial is without prejudice to the filing of a new Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence I-751. This confuses me because I apparently am no longer resident.

There are three bases upon which I can appeal and none apply to me.

I am sick with worry and kicking myself after this stupid mistake. Does anyone have any advice?


You need to refile for removal of conditions as soon as possible. Yes you will have to pay all over again and make sure you include all the information that is needed. As soon as you get the new NOA1 with extension for 1 year you will have all the rights you had before.

There is nothing that is more important than your immigration status, Please make this your #1 priority or you will have to leave the US and start your journey from the beginning again outside the US.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-18 19:50:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionFiling from abroad
QUOTE (rika60607 @ Apr 24 2009, 02:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No no no no no! no0pb.gif
don't listen to these people!

I have spent 7 months in France and came back to US on conditional GC. You will only be in trouble if you are absent from the US for more than 1 year without re-entry permit. You should not be in trouble at the POE (although you are subject to inspection if coming back after 6-11 months of absence), and if you are worried - just travel together with your US spouse, that will be better.

It is true that you must maintain residence in the US. You need to be able to show intention of coming back. So spending a few weeks in the US on vacation is a good idea. Also a good idea to keep US bank accounts open and used, and property in the US, if you can. If you can rent a cheap apartment, do it, if not, ask friends or family to use their address as your mailing address.
Do apply for the 2 year permit to depart from the US. There is a requirement on it that you stay in the US until it's granted, so you want to look up the rules on this.

Don't give up your card! Getting it back is pain!


What you are suggesting is a blatant abuse of the greencard system. No wonder it is harder for real residents of the US to prove that they are in a legit marriage and live together IN THE USA when people like you are telling other that it is OK to lie about your real plans.

How can it be OK to move to another country to live and work for 3 years and still be a resident of the USA. Popping back once or twice a year does not make you a resident of the US and does not maintain your LPR status. Using a friend or relatives address as a way of show you have maintained a residence is just wrong. If you dont want to live in the US then either wait until you are a citizen and then leave or leave and be honest about what you are doing and then file for the correct visa to enable you to return when the time comes.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-24 18:37:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionFiling from abroad
You may have already abandoned your Greencard status, You would need to keep a residence in the US and be activly living here to maintain that status.

You will not be able to lift conditions unless you can show evidence of a on-going marriage within the USA and be able to send all the evidence of your life together in the USA covering the time from greencard approval to date of application along with your application to lift condition.


TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-24 10:18:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionNeed some info about renewing my GC
QUOTE (simple_mhe24 @ May 1 2009, 08:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank You so much guys for the response...it was a really big help to us..that's what me and my husband thought too that I was supposed to get a 10 year GC but it surprised us that I only got 2 year GC...So,before we're going to file for that I-90...do we need to call USCIS first?What are the step we need to do?


Complete the I-90 form and take it and your greencard and your passport to a infopass appointment show them your greencard and the I-90 form and ask them for a I-551 stamp in your passport and once you have that mail the I-90 and any evidence they ask for to the address given on the form.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-01 19:45:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionNeed some info about renewing my GC
QUOTE (simple_mhe24 @ Apr 27 2009, 10:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone!! Just want to ask some info regarding on my GC renewal...Though I still have to do it by next year in August 25...
I had CR1 and I just got here in US last year in August 25..my husband and I are already 2 years married before I even got here in US...I got my Green Card just 2 weeks after I got here...And since I got here,i didnt do anything anymore...
Now,I'm curious on what I need to do or what it requires when I renew my Green Card? Do I also have to do that Removal of Conditions?
Please inform me on some things...It'll be much appreciated...Thank You and God Bless!!!



If you were married for more than 2 years when you entered the US then you have been given the wrong Greencard, you should have got a 10 year greencard.

You would be best to make a infopass appointment at your local office and check your status with them. You will need to complete a form I-90 to get the card corrected. You should not have to pay a fee as it is USCIS mistake.

Infopass is the best way to get this sorted out, but do not wait until the card is about to expire do it now.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-28 07:01:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionGreen Card arrived
Congrats and yes the Greencard is the approval notice

TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-01 17:15:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 filed. No NOA yet. GC expires next weekend. Will I be able to work?
It is your card that will expire not your status. unless you are planning a trip outside the US you do not need a I-551 stamp. If you employer wants to renew your I-9 you only need a unrestricted SSN and a state ID. Thay can not demand to see a greencard.

There is no evidence to say that paying by money order is any faster than paying by personal check. The problem has arisen because the OP filed so close to the expiry date of the card.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-08 13:27:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionEx husband - remove conditions
QUOTE (trees @ May 14 2009, 11:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (TayRivers @ May 14 2009, 07:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (trees @ May 14 2009, 07:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Goldfee111 @ May 14 2009, 12:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
trees i can understand that u are worried that u have to pay for him..but why u wanna kick after him now..trust me..he has to proove also that he is able to survive here in the us and for that he has to have a job..if he cant show the IO black on white that he is able to take care for himself alone he will get denied..so let destiny do the work and let go

He had a job and quit. He has been coming and going to his home country each month. He doesn't have the money. I believe his money source is not above board. Does the IO truely have the right to deny someone based on lack of employment? I've never heard of that.




At removal of conditions they are only interested in the evidence that shows he entered into the marriage in good faith. The affidavit of support still stands so they are not conserned about how he will support himself. The fact he does not have a job will not be an issue.

If you go to the USCIS and give info of marriage fraud they may look into your claims or they may not, anything you tell them that is not backed up with hard evidence will be dismissed, They look at most letters and information for the ex-spouse as being an act of revenge and therefore dismiss it unless you have evidence to back up your claim.

The fact that he may have got remarried would not in its self stop him from removing the conditions on his greencard. Unless you have hard evidence that his source of income is illegally obtained you can not claim that to be so.

You accepted the terms of the affidavit of support when you filed the paperwork, sadly you can not get out of the contract just because you no longer wish to be married to him. You will be his sponsor until the conditions have been met to end the affidavit of support.

Maybe its time to move on and let him get on with what ever it is he is doing. Just be thankful he is not taking you to court for spousal maintainence and using the affidavit against you.


I think that I will make a list of questions, gather the divorce papers and other items that might be helpful and make an info pass appt. That way I can infomally inform them and see if they have interest in my reasons of fraud and show them the divorce papers. Does anyone know if items can be submitted to the file through an info pass appt? I know that it appears that I'm the jilted wife but truely when I look at things now I know that his intent was fraud. I get the idea clearly to just move on but my house was broken it to last week and my first thought was that it was him. I don't have a sense of safety as I once did. I risk my sense of safety further by saying fraud but if he is asked to leave then I don't have to live with fear anymore. Is there anyone out there who has shown a case of fraud to immigration?


If you are living in fear then go to the police. I am sure they are used to dealing with people who are clearly having issues getting over a bad split-up from their EX. USCIS are not interested in what you think could be fraud they are only interested in hard evidence, so unless you have some, move on with your life and get a alarm installed in your home.

Edited by TayRivers, 15 May 2009 - 01:21 PM.

TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-15 13:19:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionEx husband - remove conditions
QUOTE (trees @ May 14 2009, 07:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Goldfee111 @ May 14 2009, 12:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
trees i can understand that u are worried that u have to pay for him..but why u wanna kick after him now..trust me..he has to proove also that he is able to survive here in the us and for that he has to have a job..if he cant show the IO black on white that he is able to take care for himself alone he will get denied..so let destiny do the work and let go

He had a job and quit. He has been coming and going to his home country each month. He doesn't have the money. I believe his money source is not above board. Does the IO truely have the right to deny someone based on lack of employment? I've never heard of that.




At removal of conditions they are only interested in the evidence that shows he entered into the marriage in good faith. The affidavit of support still stands so they are not conserned about how he will support himself. The fact he does not have a job will not be an issue.

If you go to the USCIS and give info of marriage fraud they may look into your claims or they may not, anything you tell them that is not backed up with hard evidence will be dismissed, They look at most letters and information for the ex-spouse as being an act of revenge and therefore dismiss it unless you have evidence to back up your claim.

The fact that he may have got remarried would not in its self stop him from removing the conditions on his greencard. Unless you have hard evidence that his source of income is illegally obtained you can not claim that to be so.

You accepted the terms of the affidavit of support when you filed the paperwork, sadly you can not get out of the contract just because you no longer wish to be married to him. You will be his sponsor until the conditions have been met to end the affidavit of support.

Maybe its time to move on and let him get on with what ever it is he is doing. Just be thankful he is not taking you to court for spousal maintainence and using the affidavit against you.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-14 06:47:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionDS160
If you are filing to remove conditions of your Greencard why are you filling out form DS-160?
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-18 06:34:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionincorrect check
Never wrote 00/100 on any of the checks we sent from K1 all the way to Citizenship and now for the parents IR5 visa. Never had any of them rejected.


TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-25 21:30:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion1 year renewal letter (NOA1) from USCIS
QUOTE (ardilla @ Jun 3 2009, 05:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,
I ask because the employer requested and made a copy of his PR card when he was hired. That card has an expiration date and that date was entered on the I-9.


QUOTE (ardilla @ Jun 3 2009, 01:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello, my husband received his NOA1 - extension letter. His PR card expires at the end of this month. His employer's HR department is located in another state so we are planning to mail them a notarized photocopy of this letter.

Does anyone have experience with providing this extension letter to employers to demonstrate permission to work?




If his employer want to re validate his status all your husband needs is 1 item from list A and 1 item from list B of the I-9 form.

For most people that would be a State ID or State Drivers License and a Unrestricted SSN Card. He does not need to show the extension letter or his greencard and the employer can not ask for the greencard.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-03 17:04:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion1 year renewal letter (NOA1) from USCIS
QUOTE (ardilla @ Jun 3 2009, 02:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello, my husband received his NOA1 - extension letter. His PR card expires at the end of this month. His employer's HR department is located in another state so we are planning to mail them a notarized photocopy of this letter.

Does anyone have experience with providing this extension letter to employers to demonstrate permission to work?



Why would you be sending it to his employer? If his employer needs to verify his employment status, your husband can use his sate ID and a unrestricted SSN.

Unless the HR Department is asking for information you do not need to do anything.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-03 14:15:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionHubby still has only old SS card with "restrictions"
If you have the I-551 stamp in your passport that is as good as a Greencard, Yes you should go and update your SSN to remove the restriction. This should have been done when you were first approved for your Greencard.


TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-04 06:41:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 13-YEARS GREEN CARD RECEIVED for AntandD! (10 Months/291 Days Later!) (while in Canada)
All Greencards will say "Resident since" and "Card expires". My Co-Worker has been a LPR for 17 years his card says:-

Resident Since 05/05/1992
Card Expires 07/24/2012

That does not mean his card is valid for 20 years its only valid for 10 years since this is his second card.


BUT CONGRATS ON GETTING YOUR GREENCARD.

Good luck with the citizenship.

Edited by TayRivers, 07 June 2009 - 03:55 PM.

TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-07 15:54:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionApproved while abroad
QUOTE (Burns @ Jun 13 2009, 03:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My i751 was approved yesterday, I filed 3rd week in April and did biometrics may 28. The problem is that I'm on a 2 week vacation at the moment and will reenter the US on monday. Will I have problems entering with my expired GC and extension letter since i've just been approved?


As long as the extension letter is still valid you will have no problems at POE. Congrats on your approval.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-13 08:55:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionThe theory behind the Green Card production Wait
QUOTE (MoroccanInTexas @ Jun 29 2009, 02:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
After all this talk about upgrading the Green card system, I was thinking that they have new features, like Obama's photo. Or maybe something out of the ordinary.
Guess what? the only different thing is, that they send me the card with a little envelope that reads" We recommend you use this envelope to protect your new card " What the heck, all this wait for a stupid envelope ! smile.gif
So what's you theory behind this long haul ?



They were not changing the cards they were updating the machinery that makes them.

QUOTE
USCIS is announcing that applicants may experience up to an eight week delay in the delivery of their permanent resident card while we are in the process of upgrading our card production equipment.


http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-29 13:24:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionLanded in JFK after 10 months of absence from the US and with a Conditional Green Card still valid for a day only.
QUOTE (3600rs @ Jul 17 2009, 12:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (TayRivers @ Jul 17 2009, 11:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
As a US citizen I do not like it when people go abroad for their ecucation, they are cheeting the US education system and the US ecconomy out of money.... maybe there should be a law banning USC and LPR from going abroad to live and get their education... they should do it inside the USA... devil.gif whistling.gif whistling.gif



Well the UK should first ban you for taking residence in the US, for "cheeting" its "ecconomy" you bigoted whistling devil. smile.gif



rofl.gif rofl.gif The UK still get their money out of me, I have to pat tax on my rental property and I still pay contributions into the National Insurance system. I have to bale out my Adult kids when they call and say "Mom I have run out of money and I really need -----" The Mom goes online and buys a weeks worth of food and gets it deliverd to their house... so I even get to shop in the UK, all from the comfort of my reclining chair here in the good old USA...

OH I have the perfect answer.... on the day you get approved for your greencard you are required to wear a ankle band that will give you a very painful electric shock if you attempt to leave the USA... there we go problem solved... innocent.gif innocent.gif innocent.gif
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-17 12:02:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionLanded in JFK after 10 months of absence from the US and with a Conditional Green Card still valid for a day only.
As a US citizen I do not like it when people go abroad for their ecucation, they are cheeting the US education system and the US ecconomy out of money.... maybe there should be a law banning USC and LPR from going abroad to live and get their education... they should do it inside the USA... devil.gif whistling.gif whistling.gif



TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-17 10:36:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751
I did not have new biometrics done when I filed for my 10 year greencard, I was told that because I had biometrics done within the last 24 months (I had filed a I90 to replace my 2 year card) There was no need to have them redone. I had no issues getting the 10 year card and they had used the same photo as the one on the 2 year card.


TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-01 05:38:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCard returned!
QUOTE (sleepy @ Aug 5 2009, 02:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I still do not have GC with me.

Called them again and was told to wait until the 45 day is over.
He nearly yelled "Wait for confirmation! You will get one within 45 days!"
I explained reasons why I needed actual GC soon.
Asked again if he or INFOPASS can at least confirm that my service request is being processed, and he said "NO!, I cannot and local office will also tell you to wait"

I don't know what to do now. This ROC process is really making me sick sad.gif

Does anyone know how long it takes them to resend the card? Or how to deal with this situation?
I am willing to go to Infopass if it will somewhat help my case, otherwise... I don't know.
It takes nearly 6 hours round trip, and I have to take a day off for it.

This is really frustrating... crying.gif



Why bother calling the MISINFORMATION LINE... make an infopass appointment and request they resend your greencard to the new address, you can also get the immigration officer to check that they have updated your new address in the system..

DO NOT WAIT.. the 1-800 line is a call center they are not USCIS immigration officers and they can only see very basic information about your case. They can not update your address or reissue the card all they can do is send a request to the service center dealing with your case.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-05 07:00:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionDilemma on when to file I-751.
QUOTE (Shamu @ Aug 10 2009, 02:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Guys,

Thank You for the prompt responds. I am glad to hear I don't have to cancel my trip since the tickets are not refundable. Another question that I have is how many of you that use attorney to file I-751? I used attorney to file my initial Green Card and I think my previous attorney does not worth the money. They didn't even show up during the interview.

Thank You,
Shamu



You do not need a lawyer to file for removal of conditions. it is a simple form to complete and all you need is to collect the evidence together and photocopy it. Use the guides here on VJ.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-10 13:32:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionDilemma on when to file I-751.
QUOTE (*Len* @ Aug 10 2009, 02:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You can file anytime within that 90 day window. If you come back home on October 18; your green card will still be valid.



Agreed... if your greencard expires in Nov and you will be returning in Oct you do not need an extension letter.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-10 13:17:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionGreen Card Not Received !
QUOTE (GenghizKhan @ Jul 7 2009, 11:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Sweetdreams
Thanks for your reply.
I am glad that you were sort out the issue.

In my case I think they never sent it since I did not move anywhere and all other mails get delivered fine.Also I did not get the Card Production Ordered emails or Welcome to America letter. I have scheduled an appointment with the local office this Friday to ask them about my case. Seems like they should be able to help me.But i am not going to pay for their problems.

If the local won't reply me properly maybe thats what I will do too. Just file I-90b and ask them to send it. It almost seems like they deliberately send it by cheap mail so that they can get more money. When they collect so much fees for every single thing they should at least have the brain and decency to send it safely by certified email. Shows you how much they really care.

I will report back here after my Friday appointment.

Thanks again.


QUOTE (sweetdreams @ Jul 7 2009, 08:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've been in your situation before, I got approved on Oct. 08, 2008 and they started to sent it on Oct. 14, 2008 to the other state where we've never been in our whole life. I never stopped calling 1-800-xxx-xxxx but they can't helped, everytime that I call them I gave them my address and they repeated it to me and they always promised me that they will send it to the right address that I gave. But still they continue sending it to the wrong states for seven times. I google the address of the post office which is close to the states where they sent the greencard and I called the postman and I confirmed from him that he saw that mail and since there were no order where he will turn over it, he returned it to the the post office and he promised me that the next time he will encounter it he will send it to me. But still I make another moved I wrote to the local office where I got approved and we also filed I-90 [b] My authorized card was never received , means you dont have to pay the amount $370 because it wasn't your fault but they wrote me back that they can't process my request because I have to pay that amount. I never replied, I just waited again for another week and finally on Feb. 23, 2009 I received my greencard.




I had the same issued back in 2005, my Greencard never arrived. I had not moved so there was no confusion about addresses, I made an infopass appointment and was told the card had been issued and it had not been returned by the post office, so the only option for me was to file the I-90 form and get an new card made.

I sent the I-90 with no payment as I had never received the original one and 3 weeks later I get the I-90 returned saying I needed to include the Fee..

I contacted my congressman for assistance as I felt it was not my fault that the card was lost in the mail. Saddly after 2 months of trying to not having to pay the fee I ended up re-sending the I-90 with the fee because my congressman told me that the only option was for me to take the postoffice to the small claims court and the chances of getting any mony out of them was nil.

If your card has been issued and you have not recieved it then you should make an infopass appointment at your local office and get the date from them as to when it was mailed. They can also tell you if it has been returned to USCIS by the post office. If it has not been returned then sadly you will need to file the I-90 (e-file get it there quickly) and pay the fee.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-08 07:02:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI have a question about UK passport and US greencard
QUOTE (Lisax @ Aug 18 2009, 12:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Happychap @ Aug 18 2009, 11:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey, to get your name changed in your passport you would nee to send it to the British embassy passport office in Washington DC.. obviously you would have to send them your marriage certificate..look on their website http://ukinusa.fco.gov.uk/en for price etc.


thank you! appreciate your reply, will check that out!

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You do not use a UK address on your UK passport you use your US address as you live in the US. Use the link you have been given to get the forms you will need to change the name on your passport.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-18 11:15:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCan I expect updates on my online status between now and biometrics?
I never had any updates after filing. Infact I have been a citizen since March 2009 and my online status for removal of conditions still shows case pending...


TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-09-03 13:36:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionProvidng our relationship???
You are going to have major problems showing you are a permanent resident in the USA if you do not have an address in the USA or any utility bills in the USA. They will expect to see joint banking, mortage or lease, beneficuary on life insurance, 401k, health insurance. USCIS are also going to be looking to see if you have a well established life in the US, not just a desire to oneday live in the USA.

Unless you are the spouse of a member of the military who is stationed abroad you are going to find it very hard to remove conditions. Having a marriage certificate and a child is not enough evidence to show a bonifide marriage.




TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-09-09 06:33:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiontemporary green card due to expire can i apply for citizenship
QUOTE (gayle @ Oct 20 2009, 06:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi

I have been married since April 2007 and my green card was issued in May 2008. My green card expires in May of 2010 and I was wondering if I can apply for citizenship or if I need to renew my greencard first. If naturalization takes a long time then will I be without a greencard?

I don't want to submit papers for both if I don't have to.

Please help!!!


No you need to apply for removal of conditions first.. see here you can apply for Citizenship 90 days before the 3rd anniversary of getting approved for your 1st Greencard as long as you meet all the requirements.


Tay
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-10-20 18:14:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiondidn't notify change of address, didn't file i751 on time :(
QUOTE (rodrigo79 @ Aug 10 2009, 02:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (*Len* @ Aug 10 2009, 02:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Don't rely on hope or on what we, simple mortals, tell you. Schedule an Infopass appointment as soon as possible. Have you contacted the Lima Consulate yet? What did they say? You need to move fast.


I know, I just don't want to feel so lost. Embassy said if she shows the letter (with the 12 month extension) she can get a letter authorizing her to travel. but since our troubles are two-folded (with the change of address thing) I'm not sure about what to do next. I'm about to head out to see an attorney



MAKE AN INFOPASS APPOINTMENT Thats what you need to do next. A lawyer can not answer for USCIS, thay are the ones who can help you.

SPEAK TO AN IMMIGRATION OFFICER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-10 13:35:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiondidn't notify change of address, didn't file i751 on time :(
QUOTE (rodrigo79 @ Aug 10 2009, 12:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
the exact expiration date was 03-06-09. I know we should've kept on top of this, life happens though. I'm not making any excuses, and I know this is probably going to be both an expensive and lengthy process. The way I see it, worst case scenario would be me having to start a brand new petition, this time putting as my wife though, correct?



Contact the US embassy in the country where your wife is. They can issue a Letter allowing her to enter the USA, if the chose to. This happened to another member just a few weeks ago. I can not search for the post as I am at work. Maybe someone else will remember and find it.

Good Luck.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-10 12:00:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionROC and ADULTERY
Inappropriate post has been removed. Please refrain from posting OT style remarks in this thread.

Tay

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TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-11-19 11:53:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiona little worried
I have moved this to the forum for "Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion" as it is not a AOS question.


yes you will be fine to file at the end of the month... as long as you have filed for removal of conditions before the expiry date of the greencard you are ok..

Tay
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-11-24 15:13:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionDo we have to remove conditions?
QUOTE (Coco&Kitten @ Nov 21 2009, 12:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (payxibka @ Nov 20 2009, 08:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
According to your timeline you r marriage was January 2007. Since it appears your marriage was more than two years old when the GC was approved... GC appears to be correct... no removing conditions.


But, doesn't it start counting from the moment they submitted the I-130 petition? that was in 2008 and they had been married less than 2 years then... I agree with you that the GC was approved 2 years after marriage, but I thought the time counted from when the petition was sent...


If you have been married for 2 years or more when you are approved for Lawful Permanent Residency (Greencard) then you will receive a Greencard that is valid for 10 year and then must be renewed.. You do not need to file for removal of conditions...
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2009-11-21 07:11:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionwho signs the form I-751
QUOTE (khattak @ Oct 5 2008, 07:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My wife came on K-3 visa and she is ready to apply for removing the conditions on her GC. I am us citizen.Where do i need to sign the Form?
it says signature and then signature of the spouse!
I am lost!
should i sign in the signature part and my wife in the signature of the spouse or VICE VERSA


Ask yourself this: is it your conditions that you are applying to remove? if so then it would be you that would sign and your wife would sign as spouse. If it is your wife that is applying to remover her conditions then it would be her that would sign and you as spouse.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-05 18:27:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 forms expiring 10-31-09 ??
I have the same problem with the forms, waiting for them to post info on whether these forms will be excepted after the expire date.
Ian + AnneMaleUnited Kingdom2009-10-11 17:12:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionUSCIS Email :Card Production Ordered
They say 30 days, but I would say within the next 3 - 15 days for your card.
Ian + AnneMaleUnited Kingdom2009-12-04 10:00:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionStressed,worried
QUOTE (v333k @ Dec 13 2009, 02:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The USCIS office will receive it and usually send you back your NOA letter with the one year extension. I've heard of so many people, including me, that have received it within a week after USCIS receives the packet. If you can appoint someone to check your mail while you are out and have them mail you the letter, then you should be fine to reenter the US with the letter and your GC.



This is also a good idea, but I would not mail it on to Canada, would not want to risk it getting lost in the mail system, have someone photo copy it and mail the copy or send it via an e-mail to where you are going to be so it can be printed off. When you return to the US all you need to do is show them the letter with your GC and explain to them why you was out of the country if they ask. I'd rather keep the original letter at home in a safe place myself.
Ian + AnneMaleUnited Kingdom2009-12-13 09:44:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionStressed,worried
First off, sorry to hear the bad news on your brother sad.gif

Monday morning, make an info appointment with your local office where you had your biometrics done to get your GC or do a walk in if you can and explain to them that your brother has passed away, you may need proof of this for them to see. Ask if you can have your passport stamped to allow you to travel beyond the 18th December to your brothers funeral and back to the USA. All you need is an extension of 2 weeks at the most.

If you don't get your passport stamped with this, you will not be allowed to return to the USA after the 18th as you will be out of status.

I wish you all the best.

Edited by Ian + Anne, 13 December 2009 - 09:28 AM.

Ian + AnneMaleUnited Kingdom2009-12-13 09:26:00