Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Ready to submit package	QUOTE (Moldovandish @ Sep 13 2007, 10:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well, my green card expires December 13th. I counted 90 days back and it looks like Sept. 14 is the day. Can I go to the post office today or do I actually have to wait till tomorrow, the 14th, to mail it out? Oh, and is it okay if the dates on I-751 and the cover letter are a few days early or do they have to be signed not earlier than the day the 90-day window begins? I can't answer this, but had the same question...so was bringing it up to the top, hoping someone can thanks...	bettenan	Not Telling	England	2007-09-14 12:43:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Approved! VSC	congrads ...even though it's three months out...I'm starting to gather our info so we are ready to file on the 90th day out. I'm hoping the backlog is clearing. Great news that your approval came within 6 months...	bettenan	Not Telling	England	2007-09-14 12:17:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	with the new fee increase...	QUOTE (tweety @ Sep 20 2007, 09:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (bettenan @ Sep 20 2007, 08:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (fwaguy @ Sep 19 2007, 10:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It may result in shorter times maybe a year or so from now... It appears they have openings for 95 ADJUDICATION OFFICERs nationwide. The jobs are not listed on their site like most federal job opportunities they are listed on usajobs.com It doesn't seem like enough but I guess it's a start. .... are those 95 positions all open for the Texas service center? wouldn't surprise me lol The jobs were spread all over the country and were not in the Service Centers but looked to be in the local offices. The really odd thing I did notice was the job listing date was 9/17/07 and the closing date is 9/21/07 not giving potential applicants much time to prepare an application.	bettenan	Not Telling	England	2007-09-20 09:41:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	with the new fee increase...	QUOTE (fwaguy @ Sep 19 2007, 10:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It may result in shorter times maybe a year or so from now... It appears they have openings for 95 ADJUDICATION OFFICERs nationwide. The jobs are not listed on their site like most federal job opportunities they are listed on usajobs.com It doesn't seem like enough but I guess it's a start. We file to remove the conditions for hubby's green card in December for March. I have my fingers crossed that the back log has cleared. I've started my pile of docs and although I'm sure we have enough proof, since our house is deeded in both names and we have two joint bank accounts, joint medical and homeowers insurance. BUT just to be safe. I just asked the home heating oil company to change the account from just my name to both our names.	bettenan	Not Telling	England	2007-09-20 08:06:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Getting close to filing time!	QUOTE Our medical insurance only has DH's name on the card even though it's for both of us so there's not much point in sending a copy of that... You should be able to get something from hubby's employer or the insurance company showing you are insured under the policy. You would have to be listed with them to be covered...	bettenan	Not Telling	England	2007-09-20 13:14:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Getting Anxious....How does this look ?????	QUOTE (RichardS @ Nov 16 2007, 10:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi... Some ADDITIONAL food for thought .... Send 2005 AND 2006 copies of everything including IRS Filings. Send copy of any life insurance showing GC holder as beneficiary. Photos are a plus but not necessary. If you think you are "too thin" with items, get at least 2 or 3 NOTARIZED affadavits / letter from friends. Don't be embarrassed to ask! This is your shot at removal of conditions so provide as much as possible to avoid an RFE or other action on the part of USCIS. The key here is that they want to see data from across the past 2 years NOT just current materials ... Good luck to you!!! Thanks....I figured the fact that the key is joint deed to the house (submitted as HUD-1) and follow up docs such as joint named HOA bill and two joint bank statements.... I'll send copies from two years ago and from the present (same accounts...thanks for the tip) It would take me ages to get the life-insurance bene form from my HR. I work for federal govt and our particular HR has been moved off-site. I've had nothing but trouble gets docs and assistance from them. I have proof of joint health-insurance, car insurance and home-owners insurance. I'll see how the package looks and decide if I should ask for the affadavits. I really appreciate the advise. I've been working on the package for a month or so, in dribs and drabs but expect to more or less finish it up Thanksgiving Weekend....ready to go December 1st. Bette	bettenan	Not Telling	England	2007-11-16 14:05:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Getting Anxious....How does this look ?????	QUOTE (bettenan @ Nov 4 2007, 01:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (neiman @ Oct 31 2007, 01:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (bettenan @ Oct 30 2007, 11:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> WOW...You guys are great . All super ideas. I already looked up the number for the IRS and I will call tomorrow for the transcripts. It says it takes two weeks, so that fits my time-table. I also have bills that we each have individually as well as our PA Driver's Licenses which have the same address as well. I will include copies of them as well. Thanks again.... Anymore ideas are appreciated !!!!! Bette You dont have to wait for 2 weeks, just call 1-800-829-1040 and request them to send the transcripts to you through Fax. They will process it in less than 15 mins. Make sure you have a fax right next to you. Hope this helps it does.....thanks When I called the number I got a recording and there was no option for FAX or even a live person. Even though I guess I could have started hitting the 0 button I just went tradtional (since I have some time) and will wait for them to be mailed. Bette	bettenan	Not Telling	England	2007-11-16 09:59:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Getting Anxious....How does this look ?????	QUOTE (neiman @ Oct 31 2007, 01:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (bettenan @ Oct 30 2007, 11:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> WOW...You guys are great . All super ideas. I already looked up the number for the IRS and I will call tomorrow for the transcripts. It says it takes two weeks, so that fits my time-table. I also have bills that we each have individually as well as our PA Driver's Licenses which have the same address as well. I will include copies of them as well. Thanks again.... Anymore ideas are appreciated !!!!! Bette You dont have to wait for 2 weeks, just call 1-800-829-1040 and request them to send the transcripts to you through Fax. They will process it in less than 15 mins. Make sure you have a fax right next to you. Hope this helps it does.....thanks	bettenan	Not Telling	England	2007-11-04 13:31:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Getting Anxious....How does this look ?????	WOW...You guys are great . All super ideas. I already looked up the number for the IRS and I will call tomorrow for the transcripts. It says it takes two weeks, so that fits my time-table. I also have bills that we each have individually as well as our PA Driver's Licenses which have the same address as well. I will include copies of them as well. Thanks again.... Anymore ideas are appreciated !!!!! Bette	bettenan	Not Telling	England	2007-10-30 13:57:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Getting Anxious....How does this look ?????	We will be filing hubby’s I-751 in about a month and of course, like everyone else I am getting anxious. I was wondering if you all thought this was sufficient? 2006 Taxes (married filed joint) HUD-1 (house bought in both names – mortgage only in my name since hubby had no SSN at the time) Two (separate) joint bank accounts with both names Health Insurance with both names Auto Insurance declaration with both names Homeowner’s Insurance declaration with both names HOA Bill with both names Water bill with both names Sewer Bill with both names What we don’t have is photos. Hubby is a professional photographer and he is always the one to be taking the pix. It was even a struggle for the AOS interview to come up with some. We have no letters, but could get people to write them if necessary. I hate to ask if not necessary. I appreciate any help, comments etc. and Bette	bettenan	Not Telling	England	2007-10-30 09:54:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Are there anyone who did not file right on the dot of 90 days.	I work for the Federal Government, and frankly I just don’t get it. I have reviewed tons of high level applications and grants and supervised people that did the same. If my staff took as long to get things done, I would have been fired. This is not brain surgery….from reading this board I presume a large percentage of the application could be passed through on a first read, if they were well organized and well documented. I know most of the people here take the advice seriously and document organize their info. That leaves another smaller percentage that needs a second scrutiny and of course there are always those FEW that are really suspicious and will take longer. The people that review these things have instructions/tips/things to look out for etc. I’ve been there done that and have the scars to show it. It’s not a creative thinking project. It should not take this long. If they doubled fee they can certainly afford to hire more people….there are still plenty of people that would love a government job….even working for USCIS. O.K. rant is over . Sorry to get off topic but I had to get that off my chest.	bettenan	Not Telling	England	2007-12-10 06:56:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Are there anyone who did not file right on the dot of 90 days.	QUOTE (jsnearline @ Dec 9 2007, 08:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We did not send any pics. In addition to apartment leases, insurance policy information and extensive financial and tax records, we sent medical records showing that my wife is pregnant with our first child. We also sent a letter from our church showing that we are registered parishioners there. Congrats on the coming new addition ...If we could report that I was pregnant it would make the national news ...but seriously...like I said we are thinking positive and hoping for the best`.	bettenan	Not Telling	England	2007-12-09 20:43:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Are there anyone who did not file right on the dot of 90 days.	QUOTE IMHO, you're going to need some more evidence to round out your application. You're great on the financials, and light on the evidence of a bonafide relationship --maybe some pictures? etc. Thanks for the advice. No pix - hubby is a photographer and I hate to have my pic taken. He is the one taking pix at all the events. It was always my understanding that strong financials (co-mingling of property, bank accounts etc.) is what they really are looking for. Anyone who is committing marriage fraud can have a bunch of huggy kissy photos taken, but I think it unlikely they would jointly buy a house or have a bank account one or the other can empty out. I guess we'll find out. I'm hoping for the best. If they come back, we'll deal with it.	bettenan	Not Telling	England	2007-12-09 20:17:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Are there anyone who did not file right on the dot of 90 days.	We'll be filing a week "late". I was sure I'd we ready at the dot of 90 days but a series of mishaps (including a fractured toe, which sidelined me for several days, and other crazyiness occurred. BUT it's all ready to go in tomorrow's mail (eight day "late"). We are leaving on Saturday for our first trip out of the country since hubby got his g/c and we can leave with a clear conscience...to the sunny Caribbean . BTW: this is what we are sending copies of: his g/c, passport and both of our PA driver's licenses (same address) joint...health insurance, car insurance, and homeowner insurance HUD-1 joint home purchase and joint HOA bill, joint water bill and joint sewer bill Joint taxes for 2006 & 2005 (attached with transcripts from IRS) Joint Bank account from two banks (statement present and past to how accounts have been joint long standing) We think our financial documents are strong and did not ask friends for statements. Good luck to everyone... I keep you all posted and thanks for everyone's help.	bettenan	Not Telling	England	2007-12-09 14:39:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	VSC is doing a little work these days	QUOTE (sweetestcherry @ Dec 13 2007, 07:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That's good to hear! We mailed our package on Thursday, 12/6 and it was received Saturday, 12/8- I've been checking our account everyday to see if the check has cleared yet, and it hasn 't. We got got back from vacation last night to what I presume is good news... I checked the bank account this morning and VSC cashed our check on 12/17/07. Our mail is being heldat the Post Office, so I'm hoping for some good news when we get our mail delivery tomorrow	bettenan	Not Telling	England	2007-12-23 09:47:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	VSC is doing a little work these days	QUOTE (sweetestcherry @ Dec 13 2007, 07:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That's good to hear! We mailed our package on Thursday, 12/6 and it was received Saturday, 12/8- I've been checking our account everyday to see if the check has cleared yet, and it hasn 't. Our package was mailed Monday 12/10 and received Tuesday 12/11 - I checked the bank account this morning and no cashed check either ....	bettenan	Not Telling	England	2007-12-14 07:58:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	VSC is doing a little work these days	QUOTE (missmariemc @ Dec 12 2007, 02:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Got my NOA today 12/12/07 with a date of 12/7/07. Not too bad.....1 year extension...Awaiting Bio appointment. Very cool... We are right behind you...I hope the momentum continues and we have good news in the mail when we come back from our vacation. Bette	bettenan	Not Telling	England	2007-12-12 14:34:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	what is the time frame for extension letter ?	QUOTE (Anastassia @ Dec 26 2007, 02:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> how long after mailing off your I-751 did you receive extension letter ? thanks for your help Ana We mailed ours 12/10 they recieved it 12/11. The postmark on the NOA with the "extension letter" was dated 12/14 and had a postmark of 12/17 We were away on vacation I presume it sat in PO until we got it the 24th of Dec...an early holiday pressie. Bette Edited by bettenan, 26 December 2007 - 03:15 PM.	bettenan	Not Telling	England	2007-12-26 15:14:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Things are MORE difficult in NJ!!!	QUOTE (jodyangel @ Dec 25 2007, 09:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well thats why I wondered if we had any NJ posters. From our experience, the DMV has No clue what anything means, immigration wise. They will probably refuse to renew his license..which has us worried. PITA! And does he have to carry the NOA in his pocket at all times to prove he is in status? So again, are there any NJ posters here in our situation? I can't really answer your question BUT did hear some bigwig from the NJ DMV on the radio while I listening to NJ 101.5 who made a point of saying that they code the NJ D/L special to indicate that the driver is not a citizen. SO I would think they would be experts on these matters. My advise is if you get no satisfaction from DMV see your State Rep or State Senator, they should be able to help you. I will say the PA DMV was pretty crappy overall but in the end when Richard got his 2 year green card they gave him a four year d/l. Good luck....	bettenan	Not Telling	England	2007-12-25 10:43:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Good News and Questionable News	QUOTE (charlie & yeng @ Dec 27 2007, 12:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (bettenan @ Dec 25 2007, 06:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (jsnearline @ Dec 24 2007, 05:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Take a look at the fine print on the notice. If it's like the one we got, it will tell you that you have to use the application number on the biometrics notice (which should follow in the next few weeks) to find the case online. The number on NOA1 is a temporary one. Thanks... I just looked and that's what it says so it's good news all around Have a Happy Holiday (to you and all VJers) Oh dear... i can't find my biometrics letter! I got it done and probably thought there was no need for it anymore! Anyone know if Ican get a copy of it? I don't know - but we scan everything (letters, passports etc) and keep it in a file in the computer...also keep the letters in a fire-proof box (along with all important docs, passpirts etc) If not I'd never find anything...	bettenan	Not Telling	England	2007-12-27 12:49:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Good News and Questionable News	QUOTE (jsnearline @ Dec 24 2007, 05:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Take a look at the fine print on the notice. If it's like the one we got, it will tell you that you have to use the application number on the biometrics notice (which should follow in the next few weeks) to find the case online. The number on NOA1 is a temporary one. Thanks... I just looked and that's what it says so it's good news all around Have a Happy Holiday (to you and all VJers)	bettenan	Not Telling	England	2007-12-24 17:19:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Good News and Questionable News	In today's pile of mail accumulated while we were away on vacation was Richard's NOA. It is dated 12/14/07 and postmarked 12/14/07 (woo hoo) OK of course that's the good news. Now for the questionable news part and the question.... I went to check online and put in the receipt number and it says the number does not exist. Has this happened to anyone else. Does it take time for them to update the system ? I was so excited and then kind of let down....any info would be greatly appreciated... Thanks. Bette	bettenan	Not Telling	England	2007-12-24 17:06:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Question regarding Social Security card	[/quote] Hi bettenan, Yes I live in PA, however when I got my D/L in December of 2005, they gave me a 4 year one - expires 09/25/2009. My EAD expiry date was, I think, March of 2006. My D/L was issued by the Cressona Dept Of Motor Vehicles. I've had my SS card since July of 2005 so it seems I got lucky with the D/L. [/quote] Hi Linda & Dave... So much for consistency. Not too many pleasantries at the D/L center in these parts...and they made sure Richard could not drive when his EAD expired. Of course it was no problem, Green Card and new SSN came before that and his new d/l that expires was issued with exp of 2010. Edited by bettenan, 26 December 2007 - 11:19 AM.	bettenan	Not Telling	England	2007-12-26 11:18:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Question regarding Social Security card	QUOTE (Linda&Dave @ Dec 26 2007, 09:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Karin und Otto @ Dec 26 2007, 09:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Linda&Dave @ Dec 26 2007, 08:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 1) Is my SS card with that message on it still valid? Yes - the card/number is issued for life. 2) Is there any point in applying for a new card with my conditional residency due to expire at the end of next month? No - I'd just wait until you get the new card. 3) Any idea what my employment status is (regarding my current SS card); I have been employed by my company for 21 months now? Your employment status is not based on your social security card, it is based on your status - if you have your LPR, you're authorized to work. As you will be when you get your new 10-year card. Thanks very much for your reply Karin und Otto, that's extremely reassuring. Best wishes and a Happy New Year. Dave I see from your timeline that your infopass was in Philly, so I presume you live in PA. When Richard went for his PA D/L with the SS card with the message, they only gave him a D/L with an exp date that match the exp of his EAD. So...when he got his green card it was off to SS office and they issued a new card with NO restrictions and he was able to get an unrestricted D/L. So for him it was all about the D/L.	bettenan	Not Telling	England	2007-12-26 09:55:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Here goes...	QUOTE (Tara N Jay @ Dec 29 2007, 07:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (tom&tata @ Dec 29 2007, 07:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I requested mine about 2 months ago - the transcripts arrived around 1.5 weeks. I would just call ahead & get the transcript. You can always send it in AFTER you get the NOA-1. The NOA-1 gives you opportunity of sending the additional supporting document (it is not RFE). The problem I have is that greencard expires in another month, and I'm praying the NOA arrives before her drivers license expires. She needs the NOA to extend her drivers license. In that case I would just send what you have. I think it looks good but of course sending for the transcripts while you wait could not hurt. BTW... VSC seems to be moving quickly on the NOAs, so you should be be fine. I guess we were lucky that when Richard got his perm. SS card PA gave him a D/L that doesn't expire until 2010.. I would not want to deal with them again, unless I had to...	bettenan	Not Telling	England	2007-12-29 19:23:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Here goes...	QUOTE (Tara N Jay @ Dec 29 2007, 05:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I've tortured myself over my wifes I-751. Monday it goes in the mail. Here is what I have to mail. Check for biometrics and petition ($545) Copy of Permanent Residence Card (Front and back) Drivers license copy SSN Card Copy of her passport with updated (married) name Copy of I485 approval Marriage certificate with raised seal and notarized Copy of deed to house with raised seal notarized Homeowners policy with both names on it Federal and state tax returns for the last 2 years (w/both names) Electric Bill (w/both names) DirecTv Bill (w/both names) Credit Card statement (w/both names) 2 Banking statements showing deposits into joint account. Copy of medical and dental insurance cards 5 letters notarized from family, and friends 5 pictures of us together during various times of the year. Is there anything else??? My wife is my world. I just want to make sure everything is on above par. Thanks! Did you include the "official" IRS transcripts with your Federal Tax returns ? I know that's what was suggested when I was asking for VJ advise on what to include. I don't know how much it matters, but of course it's always better to be safe than sorry... good luck & happy new year Bette	bettenan	Not Telling	England	2007-12-29 18:46:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Am I in trouble?	QUOTE (Lorenzo @ Dec 31 2007, 10:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am worried we will be short on evidence when I file in March because my wife and I have separate bank accounts and credit cards. I did have several bills set up to include both of our names and the T-Mobile account shows all our phone numbers and the calls made. I also have a Vonage account showing both names with many calls to Ukraine. My wife and stepson are shown on my health insurance policy but for some reason my auto insurance has them listed but not on the insurance card itself. They are in the system. It is quite possible I can obtain a letter from State Farm. I am purchasing a car for my wife but I left it in my name since I make all the payments and I rarely drive the car. This can be changed but I was told I will need a new contract with the finance company. This is my first marriage and in the beginning I chose to not have a joint bank account because she did not understand our money system or how to save money. I made the decision to just give her money each week from my account. I have until March 7 to get the evidence together. Are there any changes I can make to be able to have more evidence? We do have plenty of photographs. The other problem is that I rent the house from my family and there is no formal lease (it is a verbal contract). Thank you. How about joint taxes ??? If you filed joint taxes be sure to get the transcrpt from the IRS. I know our application was "heavy" on financials but did not have letters from friends or family or photos. Since you are light on financials you may want to consider letters and photos. Good luck and	bettenan	Not Telling	England	2007-12-31 10:18:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Approval at VSC in 7 months!	QUOTE (mirax @ Jan 2 2008, 10:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello all! My husband finally received his 10 year green card right before Christmas!! It was a great gift for us both. It took about 7 months to the day from the day we sent out the application to the day he received his card. So, other VSCers, keep up hope! We never got a letter saying we needed to provide more information or anything. As always, VisaJourney has made the entire application process run so smoothly and without a lawyer. I'm so happy we're finally done with this. He won't be applying for citizenship, so we're off the hook for 10 years. I guess at that time I'll be back here again haha! Good luck everyone! Thanks for all the help over the past 3-4 years ^^	bettenan	Not Telling	England	2008-01-03 08:11:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Filing fees question	QUOTE (Nick81 @ Jan 5 2008, 10:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi all, My wife and I are putting together the I-751 forms, and had a quick question regarding the fees. USCIS says the filing fee is $465, plus an $80 biometrics fee - can we write one check for the total amount ($545), or does this need to be two separate checks. Thanks in advance! We did one check for $545 and received our NOA rather promptly...anxiously awaiting an appointment for biometrics...	bettenan	Not Telling	England	2008-01-05 15:23:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Adding name to a mortgage/home ownership	QUOTE (pbgirl @ Dec 26 2007, 02:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I purchased our house before my husband was in the US and could have his name on the mortgage papers and other paperwork. What exactly am I supposed to do to change the deed of the house so that both our names are on it? (Plus I changed to my married name and want to change my name on it in general anyway). I called the mortgage company and they told me something about a quit claim deed. Has anyone done this? What were the exact steps you went through? Is this through my county? TIA Wiki does a good job of explaining it....http://en.wikipedia....Quit_claim_deed It varies from State to State and even County to County but often a Title Company or Real Estate Attorney can prepare/file it for you. Bette	bettenan	Not Telling	England	2007-12-26 14:11:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Production of New Card Ordered!	QUOTE (statman78 @ Dec 27 2007, 11:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ying received an e-mail today stating that on December 27, 2007 production of a new card was ordered. This process went fast for us. Mailed petition on 9/17 to NSC Received NOA on 10/15 - case transferred to California Biometrics in Milwaukee 11/8 Card ordered 12/27!	bettenan	Not Telling	England	2007-12-27 12:17:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Card ordered from Vermont	QUOTE (margyw @ Dec 19 2007, 09:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>  A nice Christmas pressie for the children and I  . I had orignally filed in April but the package was sent back to me because I had sent too much money!! For some reason I could not add up that day and sent an extra $10.(It was'nt a bribe ) My new date was June 26th and my card was ordered yesterday the 18th so almost a week short of 6 months! I will file for citizenship next year and	bettenan	Not Telling	England	2007-12-24 14:03:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	mission accomplished	QUOTE (doninmichigan2004 @ Jan 5 2008, 03:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> my wife received her 10 year green card in the mail yesterday. I feel like we've run a marathon race, and we made it to the finish line, now time to relax and maybe consider citizenship. what a long journey it's been! good luck people, keep going, I'll update my timeline soon, and tell more about our story!	bettenan	Not Telling	England	2008-01-06 18:41:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Time estimate?	QUOTE (peter&piper @ Jan 8 2008, 09:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (bettenan @ Jan 8 2008, 07:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (peter&piper @ Jan 8 2008, 05:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sorry, about the missing timeline. Please see my signature. Looking at the other VJ members that filed in Vermont I am seriously behind in the timeline. I am really anxious now. It looks like Philly must be swamped...it's too bad. It looks some of the Newark folks who got their NOAs in Dec already have their bio appointment...looks like we are in the "wrong" local office for swift movement. Bette What's your timeline? I seem to be the only one that filed in Vermont last year that doesn't have their appointment! We applied on 12/10/07. Our NOA is dated 12/14/07 and here we sit. Check the long thread with all the statuses and it appears that other VSC (non-Philly) are starting to get their bio appointments. I see there was someone who got their NOA back in Oct (with a Philly local office) and still had no bio appointment..	bettenan	Not Telling	England	2008-01-09 08:22:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Time estimate?	QUOTE (peter&piper @ Jan 8 2008, 05:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sorry, about the missing timeline. Please see my signature. Looking at the other VJ members that filed in Vermont I am seriously behind in the timeline. I am really anxious now. It looks like Philly must be swamped...it's too bad. It looks some of the Newark folks who got their NOAs in Dec already have their bio appointment...looks like we are in the "wrong" local office for swift movement. Bette	bettenan	Not Telling	England	2008-01-08 19:37:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Affidavits	QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Jan 11 2008, 09:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think affidavits are very important. We sent five with Claudeth's paperwork and within a month have already had the biometrics appointment scheduled. We didn't have all the recommended documents so did the affidavits. Good luck I'm not commenting on the pros or cons in sending them.. BUT (no offense) I doubt the speed in which you got your biometrics appointment was based on that. The best I can figure the biometrics appointment it is based on how busy your local office is.	bettenan	Not Telling	England	2008-01-11 10:26:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Biometric's Appointment.. It's good news and better news !!!	QUOTE (peter&piper @ Jan 12 2008, 11:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (bettenan @ Jan 12 2008, 08:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (peter&piper @ Jan 11 2008, 08:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congratulations to you!!..........although now you have me really worried, I thought Philly was just behind in their processing Hope it all goes smoothly for you! It's was your timeline that really had me concerned. I hope your bio date didn't fall through the cracks . I'm not well versed enough to give you advise on what to do (eg: make an infopass appointment, make a call etc. ). Maybe someone else here has an better idea . I wish you guys the best of luck... Bette Thanks. I have tried so many times calling the customer service center and every time I ask about my Bio, they say the NOA is good for a year, and processing dates for Vermont is March 1st and I will have to wait 9 months. They are all morons there, that really don't care, they told me infopass will not help me as I need the letter from them first. I was watching your time closely as we have similar circumstances.........I really do believe they have messed up. Please post what your experience was like with Philly, and GOOD LUCK! I promise to keep you updated. I'd also watch the timelines for other Philly people, if too many other people after you get appoinments and you have not heard it may be time to call you Congressman or Senator (hey it's an election year). It drives me nuts that people are treated with such disrespect. As a long time federal employee (most time as manager) If someone had reported me or one of my staff as being rude and/or disrespectful there would have been/as was hell to pay. They get away with it because they have captive and often frightened audience who they consider second class non-citizens. It really is sad and disgusting.... sorry for the rant.	bettenan	Not Telling	England	2008-01-12 11:36:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Biometric's Appointment.. It's good news and better news !!!	QUOTE (peter&piper @ Jan 11 2008, 08:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congratulations to you!!..........although now you have me really worried, I thought Philly was just behind in their processing Hope it all goes smoothly for you! It's was your timeline that really had me concerned. I hope your bio date didn't fall through the cracks . I'm not well versed enough to give you advise on what to do (eg: make an infopass appointment, make a call etc. ). Maybe someone else here has an better idea . I wish you guys the best of luck... Bette	bettenan	Not Telling	England	2008-01-12 08:45:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Biometric's Appointment.. It's good news and better news !!!	Great news in today's mail... Richard's biometrics appointment letter came (it's for January 30th). OK now for better news (for us)... the Philly USCIS Application Support Center has moved from Center City Philly (long ride, hard to find or expensive parking) to Northeast Philly, which is about 20 minutes from us here in Beautiful Bucks County and that should mean plentiful free parking.... to everyone else waiting... Bette	bettenan	Not Telling	England	2008-01-11 16:35:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Question about mailing address for I-751	QUOTE (karenros @ Jan 11 2008, 10:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am getting ready to send my I-751 Application.. My deadline is on 03/02/08 ( thats when my green card expires) I am gonna send my application to the Texas service center and gonna mail it to the USCIS Texas Service Center P.O. Box 850965, Mesquite, TX 75185-0965 Suppose if i sent by Usps (thru the post office) by the fastest method possible.. will i able to get a confirmation like a person to sign it at the USCIS.. So my question is if I send it to a po. box will i get a confirmation or is there any other address that i need to send it to ... Any help will be appreciated... Regards Karen We used USPS Express (overnight) comes with automatic tracking and when you put the tracking # in it tells you who signed for it. It's about $15 but in scheme of things seemed like small price to pay for peace of mind. I've heard too many people never getting the "green card" from certified mail delievery back.	bettenan	Not Telling	England	2008-01-12 13:14:00