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Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionPhotos for I-751
QUOTE (Lappa @ Sep 11 2008, 05:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just wonder and don't know that I can ask the question here. I have a lot of photos (with my husband)saved in my computer. Do I really need them to attach with my N-400 application, the same way I did with I-751? I have 2 months to go for N-400.


you need to ask that in the naturalization forum smile.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2008-09-11 17:33:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionPhotos for I-751
QUOTE (l.j./1999 @ Sep 8 2008, 07:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have one of those binder-style photo albums, so I just removed several pages from that album and stuck my photos onto them, also attaching a label under or next to each picture describing the occasion and approximate date. Not sure if this format is preferred by USCIS but I found it the easiest way to put everything together.


The plastic page will probably get thrown out, unless they can punch holes in it to keep in the folders they use.
CassieFemaleCanada2008-09-08 19:44:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionPhotos for I-751
QUOTE (CherryXS @ Sep 8 2008, 12:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Could one get away with the bare minimum of photos (just the set of 2x2 passport-style ones asked for)?


you're not asked for passport photos in the ROC process.
CassieFemaleCanada2008-09-08 12:46:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionPhotos for I-751
I included pictures that I organized on a page using Microsoft Publisher and typed little captions with names and dates.
--from our three trips to Canada
--from our wedding
--family portraits
Like Kathryn, I put them in amongst other relevant evidence.


I think a few pictures spanning the length of your marriage is a good idea, IMHO. smile.gif

Edited by Cassie, 08 September 2008 - 12:16 PM.

CassieFemaleCanada2008-09-08 12:15:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionStolen expired green card while application pending
QUOTE (jeangab75 @ Sep 4 2008, 07:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks everybody. Will do. I am trying to get an infopass to our brand new field office in Raleigh NC instead of having to drive all the way to Charlotte NC. No appointments are available so I will try everyday.

Thanks


Make sure the office in Raleigh is a district office and not an Application Support Centre, an ASC won't be able to help you.
CassieFemaleCanada2008-09-04 20:07:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionPutting the Packet Together...
QUOTE (Anna C. @ Sep 23 2008, 12:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Quick question: it appears some of you attach evidence of your marriage prior to getting the green card. Is that necessary? I thought I only need to send proof ever since I received the green card until now. They already have all that proof from the AOS for the marriage b4 the GC... So is it really necessary? (my letter kinda weighs already pounds!!!)

Another question: the tax returns, what do you print out from them: all pages? The Turbo Tax document is 70 pages long, do I need to send all of it?



We sent in tax transcripts ordered from the IRS. much less paper!

A sample of evidence that covers the life span of your marriage is preferable, particularly your financial evidence. People have been RFE'ed for not providing enough evidence. Do not assume that your Removing of Conditions part of your file is together with the rest of your file when it lands on someone's desk. My AOS approval was delayed because the adjudicator had to wait until the two parts of my file (the K-1 stuff, and the AOS stuff) were reconciled (put together physically) to be reviewed by him -- the K-1 part of the file had to come from TSC! Never ever assume that they have all the stuff you submitted in the past in front of them. Consider this a separate and independant application from what you submitted in the past.

Yay aidan! Now you get to sit and wait. smile.gif

Edited by Cassie, 25 September 2008 - 09:48 PM.

CassieFemaleCanada2008-09-25 21:47:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionPutting the Packet Together...
Aidan, your list looks pretty good. Best wishes to you smile.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2008-09-18 12:05:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionre removal of conditions
I went from biometrics to transfer to VSC -- a total of 7 months -- without a touch. It happens a lot, unfortunately.
CassieFemaleCanada2008-09-28 22:31:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiona stupid question about the Biometrics appointment
You're fine. Removing of Conditions is not a quick process.
CassieFemaleCanada2008-09-28 13:57:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionBiometrics Letter before NOA1?
QUOTE (Old Dominion @ Sep 18 2008, 08:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jtbredemus @ Sep 18 2008, 08:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone,

I mailed in my wife's I-751 on Aug 28th, the check was cashed shortly after and I thought all was on track. But we still, 3 weeks later, have not received a NOA1 letter, and yesterday we got a ASC Appointment Notice for biometrics. I called USCIS and of course they gave the standard "NOA1 can take up to 30 days." Looking at the timelines posted, this doesn't seem normal and several people who sent their packet days after we did have already received a NOA1.

Should I be worried or is this normal?

Thanks a bunch! smile.gif

Jim

You've got your biometrics appt letter...so, not to worry. It's even better than the NOA1.


No it's not! The NOA is your extension letter that extends the validity of your green card, it's way more important than the biometrics letter!

Like Kathryn said, if you are closing in on the expiration of your card and no NOA1 in sight yet, go get the I-551 stamp.
CassieFemaleCanada2008-09-27 21:53:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionApplication Rejected...
No worries Aidan -- in my AOS package, I forgot to sign one of the cheques. So for the ROC I was hyper-vigilant with the cheque......and forgot to check a box on the first page of the form. wacko.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2008-10-06 19:32:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionLIST OF DOCUMENTS NEEDED
evidence that proves: you have a legitimate, ongoing marriage; that you live in the same residence; that you've started to co-mingle your financial assets/liabilities; and that the evidence spans the length of your marriage.

Oh, and anything the I-751 tells you to include.

there are a lot of threads with information in this forum -- start reading!
CassieFemaleCanada2008-10-11 11:59:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiongreencard
QUOTE (filipina616 @ Oct 19 2008, 07:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
is Permanent residency card and green card the same? thanks


yes. Both CPR and LPR cards are considered the "green card".
CassieFemaleCanada2008-10-19 19:50:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionBiometrics after receiving NOA
It took about 3 weeks or so to get mine. It seems like the norm is around a month.
CassieFemaleCanada2008-10-21 16:38:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionBiometrics Appointment: Can you go early?
We did the same thing for my son. I received my BIO letter but he didnt, so I just took him with us and the guy outside got his boss and they said no problem.

We were in and out in 15 mins too.

Really great experience
PeggyFemaleCanada2008-08-13 15:47:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI got "THE" email.....
Congrats
PeggyFemaleCanada2008-08-11 15:31:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 - Missed Deadline by 2 months now!
I filed mine 10 days late, and received my NOA 10 days after they received and cashed my checque.

I would get that in asap.


good luck
PeggyFemaleCanada2008-09-05 15:51:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionA bit concerned
I would not panic just yet.

My NOA date was June 10th. My Bio appointment was for July 15th.

You should be receiving it soon
PeggyFemaleCanada2008-09-09 16:39:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionChange of address
Did you go online and summit the change of address?

You can do this now online. There are two forms online to change your address. I would not just leave it up to the 800 customer service workers to get it right.

When you do it online they will give you a conformation number.
PeggyFemaleCanada2008-09-17 12:45:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionBiometrics for my son
I brought my son with me to my appointment as he didnt have his letter yet.

They let him in and had his done at the same time as I did.

I would take him.
PeggyFemaleCanada2008-09-18 15:25:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionYou will completely not believe this one
I do not see how they can keep sending it back to you if the cards expire the same time.

My card expired May 25 and my son's was to expire on July 17th. I waited till there was 90 days left on my sons card so I could file both together.

I received our NOA, had our prints down, and have received our 1 year extension letter.

I remember all the ####### you went thru also because our timelines were so close when we begun this journey.

I hope you get it all worked out. I would call to make sure they have the correct expiration dates on both cards in their system.

When I received my GC they had my dates all wrong so I had to send my card back in.
PeggyFemaleCanada2008-09-18 15:48:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionYou will completely not believe this one
The two green cards expire on the same date?
PeggyFemaleCanada2008-09-17 12:49:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionOne down, one to go
Congrats
PeggyFemaleCanada2008-09-18 15:41:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionwowwwww
Congrats
PeggyFemaleCanada2008-09-18 15:40:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-551 Stamp in Boston (with NOA)
QUOTE (john_t_03 @ Jun 5 2008, 10:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Has anyone successfully received an I-551 stamp in Boston office WITH a valid NOA extension letter. I'm considering this because of aggressive airport personnel in my home country on my return flight. I am not worried about POE in the US. Thanks.



People have done this (Mr.BigDog's wife comes to mind, because they weren't sure various officials in Ethiopia would recognize the extension letter), I'm not sure if Boston will do it, but can't hurt to try.
CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-05 17:34:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionBeen Waiting 3 Months for Biometrics Appointment
The key to this is how quickly your district office is working.
CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-09 00:07:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionMissing anything?
QUOTE (ian12312 @ Jun 9 2008, 09:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Does it look like I am missing anything for my application to remove conditions? When sending evidence of joint accounts do I need to send statements covering multiple months/years or just one that shows we have joint accounts?



They will want to see documents that span the length of your marriage -- you do not have to include every single statement, but enough to show continuity throughout the marriage.

Other than that, your list looks pretty good!
CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-09 21:42:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhat if I checked off two things instead of one.
QUOTE (Jaffy @ Jun 10 2008, 09:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,

I am a little concerned. When I sent my package to the VSC and a week later they hadn't cashed the check I got nervous and checked the copy of the paperwork I had sent. Of course in the first page I found an error. On part 2 I had checked off (a) and (d). I should had only marked (d). I did explain in the letter what had happened (domestic violence) and that's the reason I am divorced.

They just cashed my check 6/5 (posted to my bank account today). What should I do?

Send a letter to immigration with my A# explaining my error?
Should I call and ask customer service?
Or should I just let it be?

I still haven't received the NOA or biometrics letter.

Thanks,


Let it be. If they have a problem, they will send you an RFE.
CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-10 22:45:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionThrowing away papers afterwards
I've kept everything for now -- once I received citizenship, I'll probably get rid of some of it, but not all of it, especially the stuff that came straight from USCIS. Since the bulk of it fits nicely in a binder, it doesn't take up all that much room.
CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-12 17:05:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionForwarded to a different service center??
Nebraska no longer processes I-751s. They are automatically transferred to California. This is normal. smile.gif

Here's the official announcement
http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD

This has been going on for months, but USCIS only made it official last month.

Edited by Cassie, 16 June 2008 - 04:25 PM.

CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-16 16:21:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionSubmitting for Removal of Conditions, a few last min q's!
QUOTE (HuffyTheSlayer @ Jun 11 2008, 07:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well, the time has finally come for me to file for removal of conditions on my greencard, yay! Not very happy about how much they raised the prices, but hey, I'm sure we are all in the same boat there. wink.gif

I am almost done with getting together everything for our packet (going to try and get it out tomorrow or Friday), but I just had a few questions I was wondering if anyone knew the answers to the following questions:

Is everything written from US spouse's POV (e.g. This is a picture of myself (USC) and my wife on vacation), the cover letter, etc.?
Do I need to include a copy or an original of our marriage certificate?
Do I need a copy of my passport?

I think those are the most prominent questions I have right now, I will add more if I think of anything. And maybe a list of evidence, to make sure I haven't missed anything of vital importance from the package. If anyone could help me out with these questions I'd really appreciate it. Thanks in advance!



No, this is a petition from the non-USC spouse point of view. I handled labeling pictures like "Cheryl, Jerry, Cheryl's parents" etc etc.
Copy of your marriage certificate is fine.
A copy of your passport is good if you are showing evidence of joint trips. smile.gif

Best wishes smile.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-11 19:30:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionTemp. Green Card Expired
You might want to make an INFOPASS at your local district office and get your passport stamped with the I-551 stamp. This will cover you until you get your extension letter or you get approved.
CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-12 20:12:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionTemp. Green Card Expired
QUOTE (Jenn! @ Jun 12 2008, 01:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Cassie @ Jun 12 2008, 02:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jenn! @ Jun 12 2008, 01:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (fwaguy @ Jun 12 2008, 01:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Your NOA for your I-751 application acts as an extention of your green card until your 10 yr card is issued.


Is the one year extension starting from the notice date or from the expiration of the GC?


Look for the following wording on your I-797:

"Your conditional resident status is extended for a period of one year from date of expiration on your Form I-551, conditional resident card. During the one-year extension you are authorized employment and travel."




Thanks!

However, our NOA says, "Your conditional resident status is extended for a period of one year. During the one-year extension you are authorized employment and travel."

They must have changed it?


huh. good question! I always assume the extension letter starts once the GC ends, you know?
CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-12 13:28:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionTemp. Green Card Expired
QUOTE (Jenn! @ Jun 12 2008, 01:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (fwaguy @ Jun 12 2008, 01:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Your NOA for your I-751 application acts as an extention of your green card until your 10 yr card is issued.


Is the one year extension starting from the notice date or from the expiration of the GC?


Look for the following wording on your I-797:

"Your conditional resident status is extended for a period of one year from date of expiration on your Form I-551, conditional resident card. During the one-year extension you are authorized employment and travel."
CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-12 13:24:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionBorder crossings--Canadians please weigh in
I show my Canadian passport when entering Canada, and my GC when going through the PFI (with my passport and marriage certificate if needed). Never both at the same time.
CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-18 18:44:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionBorder crossings--Canadians please weigh in
I've never had problems travelling back and forth (5 times in the last 3.5 years) with varying levels of ID (GC, GC+ extension letter, etc). Never been questioned as to the legitimacy of my status, nothing. Guess I have been fortunate. I can understand the land crossing at Houlton, but I am surprised at the trouble in Toronto.
CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-18 15:59:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionanyone made a CONGRESSIONAL INQUIERY to their I-751 case yet?
QUOTE (Aussielad @ Jun 19 2008, 07:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
a resident commissioner, is like a senator, because Puerto Rico isn't a state, its a territory, so it's the closest thing we have here.

And no, im not out of time frame, HOWEVER, im due to file citizenship in August, and that might cause a problem when they collide if the I-751 isn't ajudicated.


has there been any reports of this being a problem here on VJ?
CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-19 22:14:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionno extension letter
Some people (myself included) didn't get their extension until well after the biometrics letter came. Others haven't gotten it at all. If you haven't received it by a couple weeks before your trip, make an infopass at your local office and ask for the I-551 stamp to be put in your passport. Take your GC, and your paperwork, and your travel itinerary, and your passport to the appointment. The stamp in your passport, as well as your expired GC will be sufficient for travel.
CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-19 21:11:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionReceived this from USCIS
QUOTE (James @ Jun 17 2008, 09:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ramc75 @ Jun 17 2008, 10:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi I received this email from USCIS. I have already received notice that my application has be transfered to VSC from TSC more two months ago. I was wondering has anyone else had this experience and If someone could shed some light on this. Also it doesn't say where my application has been transfered to?

Application Type: CRI89, PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS OF PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS RECEIVED

Current Status: This case is now pending at the office to which it was transferred.

The CRI89 PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS OF PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS RECEIVED was transferred and is now pending standard processing at a USCIS office. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address. We process cases in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when this case will be done, counting from when USCIS received it. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case.


Those of us who were transferred from TSC to VSC back in February got the exact same notice after having already receiving an earlier notice telling us that we were going to be transferred to VSC. But the notices were a couple of weeks apart, not a couple of months. Still, I don't think it means anything more than your case is now pending at VSC.


Aye, I just think they were slow in sending this notice out.
CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-17 10:12:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionEvidence of Bonified relationship for lifting conditions
moving to the correct forum smile.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2008-06-21 17:09:00