ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionShould we reschedule our biometrics appointment?
QUOTE (poetrywriter @ Aug 25 2008, 03:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We went to the Embassy about 2 weeks ago because my husband's passport expires Sept 15, 2008. Little did we know that they had to send in the old passport so we could get the new one. They said it would take 2-3 weeks to get the new passport in the mail. Today, we got a letter to do the biometrics for the I-751 and we have to be there on Sept 4. What if we haven't received the new passport by then? Should we ask for another appointment?



You do not need his passport to do Biometrics, all you need is his greencard. no need to reschedule.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-25 14:33:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionweird... CRIS updated AP status over 2 years later...
My I-130 finaly showed up as approved on line the week before I was approved for 10 year greencard.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-25 11:00:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionConditional Greencard Expired
Once your application to remove conditions has been accepted you will recieve a extension letter (NOA) that will extend your greencard for 12 months, That extension letter and your expired greencard are all you need for work and travel.

YOU WILL NOT BE DEPORTED OR PLACED INTO REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS, you have filed the correct paperwork so all you need to do is wait for the NOA to arrive.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-26 07:26:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionChange of Address on 2 year paperwork break
QUOTE (AFQuaid @ Sep 8 2008, 04:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How can I do it over the internet? I'm aware there are typible forms on vj for change of address that I plan to print off and send in the mail but if I can log in on USCIS website and do it through there or something that'd be much easier.

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You need form AR-11 and yes you can do it on line at the USCIS website, you need to do it within 10 days of moving address and dont forget that you spouse also need to complete form I-865 as sponsor and this needs to be done by mail within 30 days of the change of address.

You need to do this everytime you move from now until you become a citizen.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-08 15:12:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionsignature(s) for the cover letter for the docs to send to the immigration office
We never included a cover letter so there was nothing to sign.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-19 09:09:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWaiting for 10 years green card
QUOTE (ChinaBabe @ Sep 18 2008, 06:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am thinking to file the N400 on 12/12/08 (the day i become eligible). The problem is that what if i didn't receive the 10 year green card yet by then. Can I still file N400 anyway, or do i have to wait for it.

Also about the new test, anybody know detail infomation about it? are we gonna have the test the same day as the interview or what? How can we be well prepared for it?


Yes you can file for the N-400 before the removal of conditions has been approved, in fact that is the only way of forcing USCIS to make a desision on your case.

All of the new questions for the test are available on the USCIS website http://www.uscis.gov...0004718190aRCRD

you can study from the list of questions there and also when you go for your biometric after you file the N-400 you will be given a booklet with all the questions in it. The interview includes the test, so yes it is all done on the same day.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-18 20:41:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionPart 5 of I-751: list all your children
QUOTE (Anna C. @ Sep 22 2008, 10:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi guys,

It seems I am supposed to list all my children and their immigration status. My son was born just a month ago in CA and hence is a citizen anyways. Do I need to list him and if yes, what do I put as his immi status - "citizen"????

Thanks smile.gif



Yes you list ALL of your children, alive or dead, citizens or not, living with you or not., and yes you would list him as Citizen.

Edited by TayRivers, 23 September 2008 - 07:22 AM.

TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-23 07:21:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionOfficer took GC and new one has not arrived
QUOTE (hniHnitsuJ @ Oct 7 2008, 01:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think his need an us passport? I might be wrong?

hope this link will help.

http://boards.cruise....php?p=16535695

Loi & Suong



Yes you are wrong! He can not get a US passport he is not a US citizen. he will need either a Valid Greencard or a I-551 stamp in his foreign passport.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-07 07:07:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionFraud or not?
QUOTE (Haole @ Oct 7 2008, 06:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Lady applies for removing conditions. During the processing time hubby divorces her and divorce is final before she gets the 10 GC WITHOUT interview.
Should she let it fly? Take the 10 GC and run? Will something pop up if she applies for US citizenship?
Is it fraud not reporting the divorce during the ongoing processing? What if she doesn't apply for USC at all?
Maybe have problems when she tries to renew?


If she applies for Citizenship she will have to provide a copy of the divorce papers and it will be found out that she was granted unconditional status based on a marriage to a USC without filling for a wavier, they (USCIS) may well revoke her Greencard as it was granted fraudulantly. She would be much safer to be honest and file based on married in good faith.

If she does not report it she is commiting fraud.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-07 17:47:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionpaying by check-is this ok?
QUOTE (stillwaiting! @ Oct 24 2008, 09:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi, I'm getting my packet together, is it ok to send a personal check, or does it have to be a money order? We are stationed overseas so I'd feel happier sending a check in case it gets lost or something!
Thanks for any advice!


Yes Personal check is fine. In fact Personal check is better as you can see when it has been cashed at your bank.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-24 08:48:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionEvidence: Affidavit
we did not include them in our packet and were approved with no problems.

Good Luck
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-23 16:56:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionReceived NOA1 - first name spelt incorrectly
QUOTE (Donal78 @ Oct 31 2008, 10:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (TayRivers @ Oct 31 2008, 09:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Donal78 @ Oct 31 2008, 09:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yesterday i received my NOA1 but they had my first name spelt incorrectly instead of Donal they had Doual. Should i contact them? Would an infopass be better than calling the customer service? This doesnt really bother me now but we are travelling home to ireland next summer for my sisters wedding.


Make an infopass appointment and ask then to check the system and also ask for the I-551 stamp in your passport so that you will not have issues when you travel.

Also when you go for your Biometrics be sure to check they have the correct spelling in the system, We were asked to check all the details on the screen when they had finished taking the prints.


Thanks, the local office here in boston is just a 5 minute walk from my office.



I too work in downtown boston so it is easy to go to infopass to get things sorted out.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-31 11:57:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionReceived NOA1 - first name spelt incorrectly
QUOTE (Donal78 @ Oct 31 2008, 09:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yesterday i received my NOA1 but they had my first name spelt incorrectly instead of Donal they had Doual. Should i contact them? Would an infopass be better than calling the customer service? This doesnt really bother me now but we are travelling home to ireland next summer for my sisters wedding.


Make an infopass appointment and ask then to check the system and also ask for the I-551 stamp in your passport so that you will not have issues when you travel.

Also when you go for your Biometrics be sure to check they have the correct spelling in the system, We were asked to check all the details on the screen when they had finished taking the prints.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-31 08:43:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWalk-in Biometrics Possible?
QUOTE (j_e_w_e_l_l_y_n @ Nov 4 2008, 11:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi! I'm almost 30 weeks pregnant and I have not received my biometrics appointment for my I-751 application. I sent my application last week of August but I have received my NOA1. I called USCIS a week ago about me not receiving the biometrics letter and they sent a request to CSC to send another appointment letter because it might have been lost. The representative told me that an application should've received appointment within 30 days from the Notice Date on I797C Notice of Action.

Now, I'm almost 30 weeks pregnant and my doctor told me I should not travel more than an hour starting 34 weeks. My place is almost 4 hours away from the office where they perform fingerprinting. I'm getting worried because I might receive the letter from USCIS after my 34th week (Because USCIS Representative told me to wait 45 days for letter).

Any ideas? wacko.gif



I would make an infopass appointment at your local office and request a biomertics appointment before your 34th week, take a letter from your doctor. They may be able to do it the same day!
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-04 11:22:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionASC accept walk in biometrics?
QUOTE (khattak @ Nov 7 2008, 09:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What is the procedure for getting infopass?
is there a remote chance that the ASC might do biometrics when i show the notice of action for removal of conditions on green card ?


You need to wait for the appointment letter. You also need to update your timeline.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-07 21:34:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhat to do with yr emplyee when you are waiting for the 10 yr GC?
QUOTE (Lili @ Nov 7 2008, 06:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
An unrestricted SS card with driver license satisfies the requirement of the I-9. The employer cannot discriminate and ask for a specific document, it is against the LAW.



Here is the wording from the employers handbook.

http://www.uscis.gov...ments/m-274.pdf
QUOTE
Types of Employment Discrimination Prohibited
Under the INA

Document Abuse

Discriminatory documentary practices related to verifying the
employment eligibility of employees and the Form I-9 process
are called document abuse. Document abuse occurs when
employers treat individuals differently on the basis of national
origin or citizenship status in the Form I-9 process. Document
abuse can be broadly categorized into four types of conduct:
1) improperly requesting that employees produce more
documents than are required by the Form I-9 to establish the
employee’s identity and work authorization; 2) improperly
requesting that employees produce a particular document,
such as a “green card,” to establish identity or work eligibility;
3) improperly rejecting documents that reasonably appear to
be genuine and belong to the employee presenting them; 4)
improperly treating groups of applicants differently when
completing the Form I-9, such as requiring certain groups of
employees that look or sound “foreign” to produce particular
documents the employer does not require other employees to
produce. These practices may constitute unlawful document
abuse and should be avoided when verifying employment
eligibility. All work authorized individuals are protected
against this type of discrimination. The INA’s prohibition
against document abuse covers employers with 4 or more
employees.



All you need to show is an unrestricted SSN and a State DL or State ID, you do not need your extension letter or anything else. The Employer can use the E-Verify system to check if you are authorized in the same way they would for any other employee.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-07 20:03:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhat to do with yr emplyee when you are waiting for the 10 yr GC?
QUOTE (MrsAmera @ Nov 6 2008, 02:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes you should give them a copy of your NOA2. An employer should request this once they see your GC has expired. If they dont' you should still bring it to them.



Your employer has no right to ask to see your greencard, all they are allowed to do is ask you to redo your I-9 form and for that all you need is a state drivers licence or state ID and a unrestricted SSN.

It is against the law for them to demand a Greencard.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-06 14:20:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionExperience I551 at Boston InfoPass
I too am confused, The NOA is valid for 1 year so the greencard would have expired within the first few months of the NOA. so how can the greencard be still valid????
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-12 10:15:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionAm I too late to fill I-751
QUOTE (Kampuchea @ Nov 13 2008, 01:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all,

My wife GC expire on January 18, 2009. I filled I-751 on Nov. 6, 2008. Am I little to late to filled?. Haven't heard anything yet still waiting.



As long as you filled before the greencard expired you are ok. As you only mailed the application on Nov 6 it is a little bit early to be worried about not hearing anything, I am sure you will hear very soon.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-13 14:04:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionUnsubmitted address change
QUOTE (firejdl @ Nov 14 2008, 02:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all:

My wife and I moved from our previous address [where we still receive mail] out of state for school. We never submitted a change of address form because a) we knew we'd be moving fairly frequently and cool.gif we read about others whose change of address screwed up their entire process. Now the time is coming for us to submit our I-751 and I'm getting a bit worried, as all of the evidence we will be submitting will be based on our current address. Is this going to cause a problem?

We don't really want to submit a change of address form since we're planning on moving again in the next year [it will be the 3rd time in 3 years], but we can do it before we submit the I-751 if we need to.

Thanks in advance!


You are required by law to notify USCIS each and every time you change your address. The Greencard holder has to file form AR-11 within 10 days of changing address and the Sponsor has to file form I-865 within 30 days of changing address, it is not optional.


I would submit these forms as soon as possible and when you move again be sure to submit the forms you are required to in a timely manner.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-14 08:08:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionYear of extension almost up and no GC:(((
QUOTE (Anastassia @ Nov 13 2008, 02:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
At this time, there are no information appointments available for the office in your area. Please try back again later. ?

This is what I am getting while trying to make an infopass...


Ana



All you can do is keep trying at diffrent times of the day, you could also try picking a diffrent reason for your infopass appointment from the list. that sometimes works
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-13 14:15:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionBiometrics
QUOTE (exopcm11 @ Nov 18 2008, 11:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello,
We have not received the biometrics letter and have filed in January 2008. About a month ago I called the Vermont service center and was told that they were going to send me one. They even gave me a reference number and the actual EAC number. Well, nothing came. So, today I called and the lady did not want to hear about the previous call. She said that my appointment was in February for the biometrics. Something the gentleman from a month ago did not mention or did not see on the system. I explained that we have never gotten one. She kept quoting things from the letter, even though I told her that we have never gotten the letter. She said that I would need to check the ACS office page and call them for another appointment. Well, the ACS office page tells you to not show up without an appointment, let alone no biometrics letter to be stamped, etc... The ACS page tells you to call the national service center. I called the NSC again and got the same lady, lucky me. She told me the same thing again and then went to talk to a supervisor for a while as she did the first time. She came back to tell me, to do an infopass and as I explained to her that I was looking at the infopass, but I do not have a letter from them that tells me to do an infopass, etc... she started to laugh...
Ok, all this is fine.

Anybody has any ideas on what I should do?

Thanks,



You need to make an infopass appointment at you local office. You do not need a letter to make the appointment you just go to the website and make an appointment then print off the appointment letter and take that with you on the day of your appointment.

To make an infopass appointment click on this https://infopass.uscis.gov/info_en.php

They will be able to help you sort this all out.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-18 11:47:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhat to do if spouse decides not to stay?
QUOTE (madu11 @ Nov 26 2008, 03:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello,

My wife has her conditional residency, and it expires 12/30/08. After much back and forth over the last 4 years we have finally decided to divorce and she is going to return to her native country. Does anybody know if we need to notify anyone that she is not staying?

We are not going to file to remove the conditional status. I have checked the USCIS website and I can find nothing about what to do if someone just decides to not stay. I do see where removal proceedings begin if we do not file within the 90 days before expiration, but nothing more. I want to make this as clean as possible should we decide to try our relationship again later and need to apply for visas and sech.

Thanks


She can hand her greencard into immigration at the airport when she leaves or she can send it back to USCIS or make an infopass appointment at your local office and hand it in to them with a letter explaining she is leaving the US and is giving up here LPR status.

Sorry things have not worked out for you both.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-26 16:11:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionTravelling with expired GC and I751 case pending
Yes that is the right letter. All you need is that letter and your expired Greencard and your passport.

Have a good Trip
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-23 10:25:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionNo News about Green Card
QUOTE (Huzsak @ Dec 1 2008, 05:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi All,
I am not new to the forum but have been a silent member for a few years. I applied for petition of removal of conditions i.e. for a permanent green card in Feb 2007. In Mar 2007 I got my biometerics done. In Mar 2008 I got a Transfer Notice from USCIS that my case has been transferred from the Nebraska Service Center to the California Service Center. As if now December 1st 2008 I have not got any reply or answer from them. I have called the hotline number and they have put a service request for me. I wanted advice from the forum members what other options do I have. Should I contact an immigration lawyer, talk to my congressperson. Anything would help. I am hanging on a very thin thread here.

Regards
Sakina


You can make an infopass appointment at your local office and ask then to find out what is holding up your case. There is no way it should be taking 1 year and 9 months to be processed.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-12-01 17:38:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionNew Support Contractors at Service Centers
QUOTE (jsnearline @ Dec 17 2007, 04:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
USCIS service centers just switched support contractors and some workers are pretty unhappy. I wonder if this could cause delays for pending I-751s... See the following articles

Stanley revises pay, Sanders seeks probe. USCIS Service Center under new management
http://www.samesseng...o...iew&id=2080

Job classifications also cause dissent at USCIS in Calif. Reorganization has some refusing to do certain work
http://www.samesseng...o...iew&id=2138


mad.gif

Capitalism at it's best -- "Rob from the poor and line the pockets of the rich !!"

Capitalism generally refers to an economic and social system in which the means of production are all or mostly privately owned and operated for profit, and in which investments, distribution, income, production and pricing of goods and services are determined through the operation of a market economy. It is usually considered to involve the right of individuals and groups of individuals acting as "legal persons" or corporations to trade capital goods, labor, land and money (see finance and credit). Capitalism has been dominant in the Western world since the end of feudalism, but some feel that the term "mixed economies" more precisely describes most contemporary economies, due to their containing both private-owned and state-owned enterprises, combining elements of capitalism and socialism, or mixing the characteristics of market economies and planned economies.


I can see some loosing their job if they work to rule and some will look for another job where they will not be used like this with wage cuts and bonus schemes.

I can see morale in the USCIS will tumble and sloppyness will increase, loads of cases could end up being delayed because this could lead to strikes by the workers over pay and conditions, what a farce this is, and I thought I'd left all this behind in the UK !! whistling.gif
Ian + AnneMaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-16 23:24:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussioncashier's check or personal check
I sent a personal check (Cheque) which was cashed without problems.
Ian + AnneMaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-18 09:52:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionWhich serice centre?
QUOTE (Gemma12nel @ Aug 25 2008, 08:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have applied for N-400 naturalization I have received a noa for this and it says they are processing my case and it will take 365 days to do this. My question is I sent the application to Vermont, but presume that when I go for my interview it will be at Newark, which time lines do I check Vermont or Newark? Asking this as Vermont says they are processing from Jan 2008 so this isn't 365 days.



Its your local office that you check. I got my NOA and it says 365 days too. I also filed with Vermont, so we will have to wait and see.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-25 08:27:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionVSC fp timeline question
QUOTE (AusCal @ Sep 1 2008, 12:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (gigant @ Aug 31 2008, 09:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello.

my window for the n400 will open sept 14

if the appointment falls in one of my trip days
should i cancele it?


Why not just hold off on filing the n-400? You could just send it the first week of October, and head off on you trip without worrying about it. Altought the "window" opens on Spet 14th for you - it doesn't "close" LOL. It's not like the I-751 which need to be filed within a particalar time period. Alternatively, if you do choose to file on Sept 14th or so, if your fingerprint appointment does fall during your trip, you can just skip the appointment, and do it as a walk-in when you return. All finger print offices do accept walk-ins on Wednesday afternoon, and , at their disgression, may choose to accept you at any other time.
HTH


Not all ASC offices accept walk-ins, I know that boston does not do walk-in at all. If you can not attend on the given day then you have to follow the instructions given on the letter to reschedule an appointment.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-02 07:27:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionWhen to apply for Naturalization
QUOTE (fwaguy @ Sep 2 2008, 02:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (richo @ Sep 2 2008, 12:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If the GC that you received is good for 10 years already then you wont need to apply for lifting of condition and would apply citizenship right away. ANd yes its 3 years of marriage to USC you can now apply for CItizenship. COngrats and good luck good.gif Here is the link about faqs on applying for citizenship http://www.visajourn...ralization.html


Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo....

In applying the 3/3/3 rule it is the later of 1) three years of marriage to a USC. 2) three years as a legal permanent resident, & 3) the USC spouse has been a citizen for 3 years....

In most cases it is the 3 years as a permanent resident that is the last date to come true.... So for you it is in three years (less 90 days) of the date on your greencard that says Permanent resident since:


Agreed, you can file for Citizenship 90 days before the 3rd anniversary of the date you were approved as a Permenent Resident (greencard)
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-02 13:09:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionUS Citizenship 3 years?
Your wife can file for Citizenship once she has met the 3/3/3 rule

She must have been:

Married for 3 years to a USC who has been a USC for at least 3 years.

and

Resident in the USA for 3 years,

and

Held a Greencard for 3 years.



The earliest she can apply is 90 days before the 3rd anniversary of her approval for Greencard as long as she meets all the other conditions, See the USCIS webite for full details of Citizenship requirements.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-09 13:01:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionMandatory Gardasil vaccination for Citizenship?
QUOTE (heartovmidnight @ Sep 17 2008, 11:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Kanyiri @ Sep 17 2008, 11:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think it is terrible that they are requiring a vaccine that has limited effectiveness - whether or not it is fatal to those to get the vaccination.

Giving the excuse "no one is forcing you to be a citizen" is idiotic. No one is forcing people to commit crimes and some people would like to torture those who do. And yet we have laws saying that is unconstitutional. Even though no one is forcing you to be a citizen, there should not be unnecesary and perhaps fatal consequences.


THANK YOU!!!!!

goofy.gif


If you choose to immigrate to a country and that countries immigration policy is that you need to have a vaccination done then you have a choice, you either have the vaccination and get the immigration status that you want or you dont get the vaccination done and you dont get the immigration benifit.

Every country of the world is free to impose its own immigration laws and requirements. The US are not making this a requirment of Citizenship, They are making it a requirment to immigrate to the US. If you are already here in the US and have your Greencard then you do not need to have this vaccination done to become a citizen. If you are just applying for a visa then you will need to have this vaccination done if you are in the age group before they will approve your visa.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-17 10:36:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionMandatory Gardasil vaccination for Citizenship?
QUOTE (crs @ Sep 17 2008, 10:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It is actually now mandatory 16-26 in order to obtain permanent residency.



Agreed, but not for citizenship. so if you have already done your AOS or came on a CR1/IR1 then it will not effect you.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-17 09:52:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionMandatory Gardasil vaccination for Citizenship?
The N-400 application for Citizenship or the Guide to citizenship does not mention any vaccinations that are required to become a US citizen and I have never seen anyone on VJ say that they have been told to have this or any vaccine to enable them to become a Citizen.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-17 09:37:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionNo More Civics Lessons Booklet in fingerprint appointment?
QUOTE (sami76 @ Sep 26 2008, 11:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I went for my fingerprints (in Atlanta )and after it is done,I asked for the civics booklet(& CD). The person who did my fingerprints said they don't give any more booklet and I should print it from the USCIS website. Is this true? I know I can do that and I have all the pdfs so I don't have any problem regarding getting the materials, but I was just expecting to get the booklet and CD from there.. whistling.gif



When I went with my wife on Sept 16th 2008 she was given the booklet and CD once she had finished her fingerprints. We did not need to ask.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-26 10:41:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionUS citizen entering US on foreign passport
QUOTE (bluuu @ Sep 24 2008, 12:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This is a "in theory" question so don't worry about replying in the usual lightning speed VJ manner.

I have dual citizenship (US/UK) and have always wondered about this...

What would happen if I entered the US on my UK passport? Would they make me do visa stuff? If so what if "overstayed" the visa limitations?
(e.g. US passport expired or lost)

Thanks for any input. For some reason I've never been able to let go of this question ever since I thought it up.


As a US Citizen you must enter the US on your US Passport, if your US passport is lost or stolen and you are outside the US then contact the nearest US Embassy, they can issue travel docs to allow you to enter.

If your US passport has expired and you are outside the US then again the US embasy will have a passport section that can help you.

Do not try and enter on a UK Passport. as far as the US is concerned you are a US citizen and nothing more and therefore must enter the US on a US Passport.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-24 11:24:00
US Citizenship General Discussionwhat is a permanent resident?
QUOTE (Lorenzo @ Sep 28 2008, 01:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have been explaining to my wife about this and I am reading things at USCIS leading me to think I am correct. I want to be sure.

Is she a permanent resident when she arrives on a K1 visa or the 90 days before she receives the 2 year green card?

She was told she can file now as a permanent resident.

She arrived on the K1 July 26, 2005, we were married August 26, 2005 and she received her two year green card June 7, 2006.

I need clarification of this.

Thank you.


She has been a permanent resident since June 7 2006, so I hope you have filed to remove the conditions of her residency before June 7 2008. If you did not then she is no longer a permenent resident as her greencard has expired and you failed to file at the correct time. She is now out of status and is no longer allowed to work or travel.

Please clarify what you have filed for since she got her 2 year greencard!
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-28 13:28:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionUpdate on citizenship interview/testing
QUOTE (Cdnwmn @ Sep 29 2008, 04:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was in and out of our local office (Boise) in 20 minutes. I got all the questions right. The officer didn't ask for any additional proof or ask to see originals. Didn't require the passport photos that I decided to take in. Oath ceremony on October 23rd - just in time for voting. Woo hoo!



Congratulations.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-29 15:17:00
US Citizenship General Discussion10 days after filing and no FP letter yet: is it normal?
QUOTE (gigant @ Oct 11 2008, 10:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi,

i filed my N400 on Sept 28, check has been
cashed but as of today oct 10
i did not received a fingerprint appointment letter yet;

is there something wrong??

should i call them?

thank you


thank you


If your check has only just been cashed then they are just starting to look at your application, most people dont get FP letter until about 30 days after they get the NOA1, if you have not heard anything by end of Oct then might be the time to find out if there is a problem.
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-11 09:21:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionProccessing Dates
I just had a look at the proccessing dates for Boston office and the site says updated Oct 19th 2008 But when you scroll down to read the application numbers and the dates it says " Proccessing Dates for Boston as of Aug 31st 2008, so they are out of date already..
TayRiversMaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-20 11:51:00