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Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 MARCH 2012 FILERS
I would make an infopass and see if they can redo your biometrics.

This worries me as they had a lot of difficulty getting my fingerprints as well. Took a while and finally the man overrode the system manually.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2012-12-05 11:57:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 MARCH 2012 FILERS
Glad to see some action at VSC.

Mine still says initial review. Maybe I'll call this week.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2012-12-01 11:09:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 MARCH 2012 FILERS
Nothing here yet. Checked my mail on Saturday. Fingers crossed.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2012-11-26 14:08:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 MARCH 2012 FILERS
Just a quick question -- traveling internationally with the expired greencard along with the NOA1 is ok, right?

Mr. Sachinky and I are planning a trip to the Dominican Republic in the next month or two -- anyone know if I, as an Indian citizen, will require a tourist visa?
sachinkyFemaleIndia2012-09-20 19:40:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 MARCH 2012 FILERS
I sent one affidavit from my in-laws. That was it.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2012-08-15 11:58:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 MARCH 2012 FILERS
Great news! CSC seems to be moving! If only VSC would now get a start.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2012-08-07 20:11:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 MARCH 2012 FILERS
So I guess after the biometrics, we just wait for RFE, interview or approval? And the timeline is the next 6-8 months?
sachinkyFemaleIndia2012-04-17 14:41:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 MARCH 2012 FILERS
Thanks for the information, Calypso.Posted Image
sachinkyFemaleIndia2012-03-26 07:36:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 MARCH 2012 FILERS
My biometrics is on Monday -- do I need to take anything apart from ID and the appointment notice?
sachinkyFemaleIndia2012-03-24 21:50:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 MARCH 2012 FILERS
Received our biometrics appointment. Notice dated 3/12 for 3/26. That's like a week and a half away.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2012-03-15 17:37:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 MARCH 2012 FILERS

When people say their 'checks are cashed' is that from tracking your personal checks I imagine? Doesn't matter if you send a personal check or a cashier's check, what are most people sending?


I sent a personal check. Just monitored my online banking activity and could see when the check was deposited and when it cleared.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2012-03-14 21:58:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 MARCH 2012 FILERS
I sent them the 2009 and 2010 tax transcripts. We still haven't filed for the 2011. Somehow we owe $1500 in taxes. Blegh. So I am not going to file till April 15. If we get a RFE, then I'll send those returns in.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2012-03-14 10:44:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 MARCH 2012 FILERS
http://www.irs.gov/i...tml?portlet=105

Go to "order a transcripts" online and fill in your information. That's what I did and it took about 5 business days to arrive.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2012-03-14 09:14:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 MARCH 2012 FILERS
Juliava, thanks, that WAS helpful! Posted Image
sachinkyFemaleIndia2012-03-13 20:17:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 MARCH 2012 FILERS
I can't sign into the USCIS.gov site using my receipt number. Says it's an invalid number.

Anyone else tried signing in?
sachinkyFemaleIndia2012-03-13 14:58:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 MARCH 2012 FILERS
Fedex will not ship to P.O. boxes. I sent UPS priority mail. Mailed it Monday, they received it on Wednesday and NOA1 was issued on Thursday. Cost me less than $15.

I ordered my tax transcripts online. Two sets. Arrived in 5 business days.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2012-03-13 11:13:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 MARCH 2012 FILERS
What's the current timeline from NOA1 to biometrics? Just trying to figure out if I will have to take a day off from work.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2012-03-09 21:43:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 MARCH 2012 FILERS
Posted Image Got home from work and found the NOA1 in the mail dated March 1, 2012.

Payment was processing when I checked this morning.

Edited by sachinky, 05 March 2012 - 08:17 PM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2012-03-05 20:16:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 MARCH 2012 FILERS
The A# is on the CR-1 visa. It's also the USCIS # on the green-card.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2012-03-03 12:39:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 MARCH 2012 FILERS
Package delivered on February 29, 2012 at 2:44p.

Will keep an eye on my online banking activity over the next few days.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2012-03-02 19:31:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 MARCH 2012 FILERS

I heard it's okay, might wanna search threads about that under this sub-forum. I personally would not want to risk it, even though I've heard people do just fine, for the simple fact that I don't trust people to do their jobs well. Knowing my luck, I'd probably end up at a POE where someone there does not or has never had to deal with a situation like that and sends me right back.


This is precisely my fear. An incompetent bureaucratic buffoon. Loads of them in India too, where I'd be traveling to. I'd have to show my GC upon departure.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2012-03-01 21:46:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 MARCH 2012 FILERS
8 months? Damn.

What's the thought on travelling internationally with an expired GC and a NOA1?
sachinkyFemaleIndia2012-03-01 21:07:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 MARCH 2012 FILERS
Maybe we could just merge the threads?
sachinkyFemaleIndia2012-02-29 08:38:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 MARCH 2012 FILERS
Checking in. Sent in my package Monday afternoon via USPS. Supposed to reach VSC on Wednesday. I will be a March filer since my NOA1 will be dated March, technically.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2012-02-28 20:54:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhat happens if you fail to renew 2 year GC?

I myself believe the marriage was in good faith but now I am not so sure. Moving out of the bedroom right after the GC interview? Coincidence? Well she tells me she has a place to go and I won't hear from her again. But if the card expires, that's that? What about folks who do not have the money to file or forget about it? Can they not get waivers?


"Forgetting" is not a valid excuse. You are supposed to be aware of your immigration status -- and one look at her GC will tell her that it is set to expire -- however, people have filed late and if there is a valid reason such as delay due health or emergency, then they are accepted.

As far the filing fee goes, I could be wrong but I think there is a fee waiver for that as well. However, I have no idea how often those are approved or not. It's about $500 if memory serves me right. Not an outrageous amount by any means.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2013-01-04 16:20:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhat happens if you fail to renew 2 year GC?
If she has enough documented proof that she married you in good faith (i.e. not for a green card) then she will be able to apply for a 10 year card on her own.

If her current GC expires and no ROC is filed, then her status is no longer of a resident alien and therefore, she is deportable.

Edited by sachinky, 03 January 2013 - 02:50 AM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2013-01-03 02:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports25 year age difference....Older women marrying younger men
And_Sam--Just wanted to wish you all the best. I'm glad you'll be reunited with your husband soon! So exciting -- congratulations!
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-04-10 23:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports25 year age difference....Older women marrying younger men
Here's the problem with love: When you're in it, even an actual red flag looming in front of your eyes, can be ignored or quite easily be explained away. The more people, whether family, friends or well-wishers, try to "warn" you, the more determined and convinced one becomes of the validity/sincerity of one's relationship. "The world is against us, then this MUST be true love, right? No one understands our feelings!" :bonk:

One way to test whether the non-USC spouse's motives are genuine, especially if you have some nagging doubts or suspicion: Suggest that after marriage, you, the USC, are willing to make the move and want to live in their home country. Cite whatever you want: declining economic conditions in U.S., no job opportunities, you'd like a change in scenery, you can't imagine separating your SO from their family/friends, etc. And not as a one-off joke. Be serious about it -- look at apartments and jobs online. Say you wanna learn the language. Ask about public transport, gas and electricity, local restaurants and movie theaters. Be very convincing about it. After a month or so of this, if your SO is still hanging around, you'll know that he/she is in it for the real deal. On the other hand, if they've done the disappearing act, you'll know what they really were after in the first place. Quite simple if a bit sneaky.

But you can't be too careful when it comes down to the rest of your life, now can you?

Have your thinking caps on. That said, good luck to everyone on their visajourney! :thumbs:
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-28 15:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports25 year age difference....Older women marrying younger men
Probably get flamed for this but what the heck. I'm going to have to step in here and agree with Kiwi.

In my short time at VJ, I have read horror story after horror story regarding male beneficiary's from poorer countries scamming older Western women for GCs. The same women who, a short time ago, were gushing about how wonderful, loving, attentive and caring their fiances/husbands were. Ladies, it's really NOT that hard to fake a relationship online.

Give it some time. Come back a year or two after naturalization and tell us if they're still hanging around. Sorry to be so cynical but I'm skeptical about these huge red flag relationships. And so are the consulate officers because they see this day in and day out. Their job at the end of the day is to protect the U.S.--it's borders, it's government AND it's citizens--which means you, the USC petitioners. Now you can say, "I don't need no protection, I love and know my man like nobody else." Actually, you don't. ESPECIALLY if it's a relationship that was based primarily on the interwebz. And especially you're blinded by love and flattered at the attention you're receiving. I remember reading about an instance, where a lady flew to Egypt, I think it was, to marry a man who proposed 3 DAYS after he first spoke to her online. You think any CO in his/her right mind would let that fly?

The red flags go up as soon as something out of the cultural norms occurs. Why aren't these men marrying women 20 years old from their own region/religion/culture? Why is it suddenly acceptable when marrying American women?

I would love to be proved wrong but one successful story out of fifteen horror stories isn't a statistic I want to bet on.

Frankly, if it were me, I'd be wondering what is this 20 year old wants from me. What is he getting from me that he can't get from an 18-year old?

Edited by sachinky, 28 March 2010 - 04:46 AM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-03-28 04:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsEveryone going through Administrative Processing in ISLAMABAD
Oh yaaaaaay! Congratulations.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-11-02 16:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsEveryone going through Administrative Processing in ISLAMABAD
Yaay. Hope the rest of you waiting get good news as well! =)
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-10-21 08:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsEveryone going through Administrative Processing in ISLAMABAD
I hope things work out soon for all of you stuck in AP. All the best, guys!
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-10-16 04:39:00
PhilippinesPolice Clearance
I lived in Calcutta till I was 18, then was in NY for four years and have been back since I graduated from college in May. Do I just need a PCC from Calcutta or do I need one from upstate NY as well? And do I get the police clearance first, or the passport clearance?
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-10-03 06:57:00
Philippinestourist visa for spouse
If your intent is to reside in the Phillipines for the foreseeable future then I don't see the need to waste money in applying a IR1 for your wife, a status she will lose soon if she doesn't maintain her primary residence in the U.S. In this case, accompany her to the interview, state your reasons clearly as to why you'd prefer a tourist visa as opposed to an immigrant visa. If you can't go in person, write a letter addressed to the CO. Show strong proof of ties. Have your parents write a letter of invitation, inviting your wife and you to visit them for a month, or whatever.

If and when you do choose to file for a IR1, go via the DCF route. Much much quicker.

Edited by sachinky, 23 November 2009 - 08:49 PM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-11-23 20:48:00
PhilippinesHow much pasalubong/gifts that you bring for your family?
I usually stop by Walmart and the $1 store before flying back home. You can get something for everyone on a tight budget.

Also Bodyshop has great sales on perfumes and lotions this time of the year.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-09 03:41:00
PhilippinesThe End of my Visa Journey
A round of yaays and w00ts coming right up! smile.gif
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-10 03:36:00
PhilippinesFavorite photo of you and your partner
This has to be my favorite picture of us. Of all time. Taken in April 2009.

My husband -- then fiance -- was interning for a MLB team in Binghamton, NY for college credits. He got to be the mascot for the day -- Shrek! So me and a couple of my girlfriends made the trip to see him dance at half-time. The weather was great and he had plenty of free hotdog and soda coupons ready for us.

Aww, I got to kiss Shrek.

The kids loved him -- it was frickin' adorable. blush.gif

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Edited by sachinky, 13 December 2009 - 01:53 PM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-13 13:51:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCard production ordered
QUOTE (Vi Mazzella @ Feb 4 2008, 07:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We are so happy, I got the email this morning, I've been checking the USCIS website like crazy.
No more headaches.
Thanks amigos for all your advice and help, we really appreciate it.

Saludos
Sil & Vi


Yeah!! Congrats! kicking.gif
Gringita/MorenitoFemalePeru2008-02-05 01:05:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionGot green card!!
QUOTE (Vi Mazzella @ Feb 13 2008, 08:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It finally arrived yesterday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We are so happy....

Sil & Vi


kicking.gif kicking.gif Yeah!!!Congrats!
Gringita/MorenitoFemalePeru2008-02-14 22:44:00
PhilippinesANSWERED PRAYER - my interview experience, jan 8, 2008
QUOTE (beng_and_carl @ Jan 9 2008, 05:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Mabuhay! We (longwait2, pinktulips and james&rachel) stayed the night before in Riviera Mansion, 1 minute away from the US Embassy. Sis Rachel (who will have her interview on February) met us in the hotel and opted to stay with us since she was feeling excited for our interview and she wanted to make some chikka with us. We had a great dinner in my favorite barbeque restaurant in Malate.

We also had a rehearsal for the interview questions. It was like a Ms. Universe Pageant for us! Hahaha!!!

We planned to sleep early but it didn't happen coz we had lots of chatting, girl talk – about our fiancés, love story and kinky stuffs. Around 12 midnight, we felt sleepy and started to sleep with a prayer in our hearts that God will lead our way for our BIG day tomorrow!

I woke up around 2.30AM – feeling so anxious, excited, MIXED EMOTIONS!!! All the girls were up by 3AM. Then, I called Chowking for our breakfast delivery. We had a wonderful breakfast before we proceed to the embassy.

Around 5AM, we prayed before we leave the hotel. Everybody was feeling goose bumps and I even cried a little coz in few minutes, the last part of the K1 journey will about to end.

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We arrived in front of the US Embassy on Jan 8, 2008 around 5.15AM. We walked a bit from the non-immigrant visa line to the waiting area for the immigrant visa applicants. We sat down at the benches near the gate. We didn't pay for the chairs for rent coz there's one bench, which is enough for us. While waiting outside, all of us were texting and calling our loved ones to pray for us for our judgment day.

Around 5.45AM, one of the manangs who were selling some stuffs shouted that those with 7.30AM appointment can now fall in line. So, we hurried and almost ran. Hehe! We gave our mobile phones and other electronic gadgets to Rachel who waited for us the whole morning outside the embassy.

Flow of my interview proceedings:

1. Fall in-line outside the embassy. >> at this moment, prepare your appointment letter with a valid ID (NBI clearance is ok) to be presented in a while to the guard.

2. The guard checked my appointment letter and my ID. He checked if I'm the one on my ID photo.

3. Electronic scanner portion – all of your things are scanned here. So, if you brought with you any electronic gadget, you will be sent outside and fall in-line again. So better check your bag/s twice!

4. Just follow the line and you will be directed to the immigrant visa unit - right side portion of the building. Take a seat at the blue chairs and wait for the instruction of the embassy staff/guards.

5. I noticed that the family-based visa applicants were first called and directed to a window slot.

6. For us, K filers, the guard called us and we fell in line at the “Ticketing Window” where all of your DS forms (2 ds 156, 2 ds 157-1 on-line & 1 from the bank; 1 ds 156k) which is near the wash room and across the Delbros booth.

7. The lady gave me 7013 as my queuing number and I told that that is my lucky number coz that is my birthday, July 13/ 0713. And the lady smiled.

8. After few minutes, my NAME (not my priority number) was called for the finger scanning. When I was doing this, the embassy staff who was administering the finger scanning was holding a 2-inch thick folder. And I notice that that is our petition documents. Amazing!

9. I waited for 30-45 minutes for my number to be flashed on the board for the pre-interviewer session. I was called to Window 19. The gentleman there was nice. I greeted him good morning and he replied. After reading my name on his docs, he said that I have a nice name coz my last name is one of the angels mentioned in the bible (Cherubims). So I thanked him. Then, he asked if I'm from Lucena City and said yes. He told me that he once worked there. He even asked what is the famous food/dish in Lucena and if the old famous restaurant is still there. After those chats, he asked for my fiance's name and his job. My fiancé is a cook so he said that I'll become bigger when I get there! Hehehe!!! And how we were introduced. Then, he asked for Carl's financial support docs. So I gave him my Folder 1 – financial support docs. Then, he asked for our photos so I gave as well the whole folder of our photos together. Then, he asked how many times did Carl visit me and the duration/date of his visit. Then, he asked for our correspondences so I gave him my Folder 4A which contains our cards, waybills, phone bills, money transfer receipts, cargo and courier receipts, etc plus our emails. Then, he returned to me my Folder 1 – financial support docs and told me to just give him the affidavit of support and Carl's 2006 tax documents. So, I gave them to him. And he said to wait for my number to be called again. I thanked him and told him to please visit our province if he has time since it's very different now.

10. Around 10.30 AM, the K1 queuing numbers were started flashing on the screen and we (girls) retouched our make ups and we're so excited and nervous! Wahahahaha!!!

11. Around 10.45AM, my number flashed and I proceeded outside the Room 32 - the last room for the consular interview. I was praying while waiting – asking for the Holy Spirit to be with me.

12. When I entered the room, I smiled and greeted the Lady consul (who looks like Princess Diana) and she replied. Then, I waited for 10-15 seconds coz she was talking with a staff and typing something on her computer. Then, the ball started rolling! Below were questions to me:
a. How did you meet your fiancé? >> introduced to me by my aunt on the phone
b. What's the name of your aunt? Is she in the US? Since when and how long?
c. Why did your aunt introduce your fiancé to you? I told her the story of our meeting on the phone and she was smiling while I was discussing it to her.
d. What's the job of your fiancé?
e. What was he doing on the new year's eve?
f. Do you have any other relatives aside from your aunt in the US?
g. You went abroad, right? >> yes
h. What did you do in these countries and how long did you stay?
i. Did you talk about if you will be working in the US when you get there? And what job?

At the last part of our conversation, she said that my documents were fine and they are just going to do some verification. Then, I replied to her “Thank you so much Ma'am. Have a nice day. God bless you”. And she replied, “you're welcome and wait for your number to be called outside”.

All in all, my conversation with her was really enjoying and spontaneous. It was like talking to a friend who is interrogating me. . It was like talking to a friend who is interrogating me.

13. As I was waiting outside, all the girls were smiling. Meaning, all of us were APPROVED!!! Then, my name was called on Window 38. My number didn't flash on the board so I was nervous. But we were almost 10 applicants that were called on that window and I saw our documents with the nice gentleman on that window. I was the first one to fall in line and then, he asked for my name and queuing number. Then, he told me that they need to do some document verification. So I told him that I already paid the P650 since I saw for their website. He was so surprised. Then, I showed him my receipt and the printed out instruction from Delbros which I downloaded from the USEM website. He looked at it and he gave it back to me. He gave a pink slip with my appointment letter and another document from them. I FELT RELIEVED!!! Then, he returned to me my folders.

14. Then, I paid to the Delbros the P165 courier fee.

Few minutes after this, I was crying softly coz my prayers are answered! THANK GOD and Praise Him! I also felt sadness for the idea that I will be leaving my family especially my mom, my friends and my country…soon.

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When we went outside, we were looking for Rachel who patiently and nervously waited for us the whole morning. I will never forget that moment when I saw her running, teary eyed and so happy to see us. There was also a funny moment that we didn't know where to go out coz we were so excited to tell the good news to Rachel. Hehehe!!!

We met Rachel with our good news. Me and Rachel were crying coz we were so emotional for what happened. All of us were sooooooo happpppyyy and blessed on that day!!! PRAISE GOD!!!

When I was talking to my baby Carl, he told me that he didn't go to work coz he was so excited, nervous and anxious for the result of my interview. My baby was so happy to know that I successfully passed my interview.

Then, we met Mike and Beth for lunch. The VJ family had a great lunch in Chowking! Hehehe!!!

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To Mike and Beth, thanks for the tips. I'm so blessed to have you as my friends.

To Ate Cheng, Ate Kat and Sis Rachel, I enjoyed our time together. You will always be my sisters. I will cherish our bonding moments forever. God bless you and your fiancés/husbands and best wishes to the another chapter of your lives.

Our VJ Family, the word THANK YOU is not enough to express how I feel for being so blessed for knowing and being here in this forum. More power and I am always praying for the continuous success of this site. We love you, our VJ Family!

To my officemates, thanks for the support, understand, patience and prayers throughout this journey.

To my friends, thanks a lot for all your support, guidance and prayers. I will certainly miss you.

To all the people that I met on-line who guided me throughout this process, our warm thanks!!!

To my family especially to my mom and ate flower, THANKS A LOT for everything! I love you and I will miss you…

To my baby, my destiny, my life, my Carl, as what I am always telling you, I am so blessed and thankful to have you in my life. The word LOVE is not enough to describe how I feel for you. I LOVE YOU SOOOO MUCH!!! Thanks for our LOVE that is DEEP and LASTING!!! And I cannot wait to meet you soon… Forever is sooo sooonnn!!!

Most of all, to my Friend, Father, Companion, our Lord Jesus Christ… We offer our success to You!!! Thanks for softening the hearts of the pre-screener and most of all, the Lady Consul. Thank you sooo much for granting my petition! We love you, Jesus! Mama Mary, my mother, thank you and we love you. Thank you for embracing us with your love.

Papa God, you know what is inside our hearts…



AMEN! May God bless you both in your new life together!!!!!
Gringita/MorenitoFemalePeru2008-01-09 22:54:00