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Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)German people...rührt euch!!

hey und noch schnell ne Frage- wird mir der alte Pass weg-genommen von der Botschaft wenn ich nen neuen beantrage oder darf ich den behalten? Was wenn ich kurzfristig mal das Land verlassen muesste, und ich keinen Pass habe. Und wie lange darf ich damit ueberhaupt ausreisen? Der ist nur noch bis September gueltig.


Ist ja immer noch die alte Gruppe hier :)
Man, ich war schon ewig nicht mehr auf visajourney, eben musste ich aber dann mal was nachgucken, hab mein citizenship interview in 2 Wochen...

Steffi: Mit einem abgelaufenen Pass kannst Du gar nicht reisen. Eigentlich heisst es ja immer, ein Pass muss mind. noch 6 Monate Gueltigkeit haben.
Den alten Pass bekommst Du (auf Wunsch) vom Konsulat zurueck. Die schneiden Dir dann da eine Ecke ab, somit ist er ungueltig.

Ich habe 2007 nach meiner Hochzeit gleich meine Eheschliessung in Berlin angezeigt, meinen Namen geaendert und einen neuen Pass beantragt. Das ging alles in einem Wisch und hat auch gar nicht so lange gedauert.
LiebiFemaleGermany2011-06-09 10:38:00
Asia: East and PacificLearner's Permit
I guess that's common - I know a couple of people who went through the same thing.
You will have to go back to the DMV once you have your EAD or Greencard (which will be proof of your legal status) along with your SSN and have them issue you a new permit/license.
Maybe your friend in CA had EAD already and that's why they issued her a DL.
LiebiFemaleGermany2007-12-06 15:29:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)police certificate from Germany
Congrats! See, I told you it wouldn't take to much longer, it's good news that they sent it out before the holidays!!!
"Keine Eintragung" is what you want written on it, means 'nothing to report', anything else would have caused trouble I assume. Good luck for scheduling the interview etc.!!!
LiebiFemaleGermany2007-12-24 17:20:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRules Reguarding Military Members?
QUOTE (Merk @ Dec 8 2007, 09:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
NO. No plans on ever giving up!! blush.gif When I went for one of my visits I got him his dependant ID. So we are just waiting and looking up all our options. star_smile.gif


Good luck to you! And that's right: don't ever give up!
LiebiFemaleGermany2007-12-09 12:57:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRules Reguarding Military Members?
Turkey does not participate in the VWP.
LiebiFemaleGermany2007-12-08 09:22:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRules Reguarding Military Members?
Military does not make any difference here. My husband is in the military as well and since we missed the opportunity to file for DCF/weren't married at the time he moved back to the US we had to go the visa route like everybody else. Your husband could try to visit as a tourist during the process, but they might deny him entry/the tourist visa due to the K3 process.
LiebiFemaleGermany2007-12-07 10:03:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionInterview in German or English???
Really, there is no need at all to stress about the interview in Frankfurt. You will just walk up to a couple of counters, hand in your papers and then answer the few questions the consul will ask you. It takes the longest to walk through security and wait for your number to be called up, the rest is easy. People are very friendly!

Usually they schedule interviews about 5-6 weeks after they received package 3, so I keep my fingers crossed for you that you can accompany your fiance and that she will not have to reschedule the appointment.
LiebiFemaleGermany2007-06-05 21:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionInterview in German or English???

We are currently waiting for an interview date from Frankfurt. A quick question to those who have interviewed there.

Is the interview is done in English or in German?


Hi there. I had my interview in Frankfurt this last February. You hand your papers in to people who speak German, the consul himself will ask you a couple of questions in English. It only takes a few minutes though. Don't worry, it's easy!
LiebiFemaleGermany2007-06-04 16:19:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionQuestion about Frankfurt Embassy K-1 Visa
Never heard of that TB skin test being done in Germany either... they only did a x-ray and blood test with me in the beginning of this year. As said above, it is no problem to do both, medical exam and interview at the same day, even if you are running late to the interview, you will be just fine.
When you do medical exam and interview the same day though, it will delay the process a little, this means, you will have to wait a little longer for your passport with the visa in it. Usually you receive it back within a week, that's if you did your exam a couple of days or 2 or 3 weeks before the actual interview. If you do both at the same day the consulate will wait for the results of the medical exam and then send you passport and documents back. But it's not a long delay. Just wanted to mention it.
And about the immunization requirements: with either package 3 or 4 they send you a list with the requirements.
LiebiFemaleGermany2007-09-25 21:59:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionGerman Police certificate
@ fation:
The German police certificate is valid for 3 months, that's within Germany. But the US Consulates usually accept police certificates that are up to 6 months old.

@ Cetin:
Yes, the German Consulate is the place to go to if you need a police certificate and reside outside Germany. You can read more about it here: http://www.bundesjus...e/WohnortA.html
(it is in German, though). I think you can even download the form there.
Usually they issue those pretty fast (1-2 weeks when you live in Germany) and if they do the paperwork right there at the consulate you should get it within that time frame as well. If they send the application to Germany and have it done there it might take a little longer. Good luck with it.
LiebiFemaleGermany2007-11-25 15:00:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionNo Originals for interview - copies ok ?!
FieneBiene: Worst case scenario is, that the consulate will want to see the originals and simply delay issuance of your K1 until you can provide them.
But like said above, I also don't think you need them. When I had my K1 interview my dearest at-that-time-fiance failed to send me some originals as well (regarding the I-134) and it was just fine.

FYI: If someone in Frankfurt wants to see originals that would mean, your fiance will have to send those papers directly to the consulate and after taking a look at them they will mail your passport with the visa in it to you. If he can't find/doesn't have originals he could go to the Courthouse and get a certified copy of them. They also accept those applications via mail. You only have to pay a small fee. That would work well instead of providing originals.
It might also be possible that someone at USCIS later on in the AOS process might want to see originals or certified copies of those divorce decrees.
LiebiFemaleGermany2008-01-16 10:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134F
You can leave this blank or put n/a in it, it does not apply for K1 visas.
The public notary my at that time fiance took the I-134 to made him write "I intend to marry her during the visa process" in it and I had no problem at all at the interview.
LiebiFemaleGermany2008-01-16 11:22:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionK1 Visa: How to expedite proceedings to get permission to work
You can enter the US through JFK airport, they issue temp work stamps for K1 visas, meaning, you will be able to accept employment for the 90 days your K1 is valid upon entry. Then get married asap and file for AOS along with EAD. Usually you will receive the EAD card within 90 days after filing and with a little bit of luck you won't have to stop working at all or will only have to take a short break from the time your K1 expires until you receive EAD.
LiebiFemaleGermany2008-01-17 10:04:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPackage 3 and waiting
QUOTE (AdrianRo86 @ Jan 17 2008, 03:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
woot! got the package this morning!!! kicking.gif is it weird if there is no DS-230 part 2?? all the papers are there but that. maybe they dont use it anymore?

Yes, they will provide you with that directly at the interview to sign it before the consul.
LiebiFemaleGermany2008-01-17 12:22:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPackage 3 and waiting
You can download some of the forms here http://www.visajourn...mp;page=k1forms (it's the DS-ones) but of course will have to wait for specific instructions from the local consulate on what else you will have to submit. If you haven't done so yet, start gathering documents like birth and police certificate, passport pics (US style) and evidence of an ongoing relationship and support (I134).

Hang in there and calm down. Did they tell you that they will resend package 3? Than you should receive it soon. I don't think the embassy uses express delivery (the 24hour thing), they didn't do it in my home country and it always took 2 or 3 workdays for the mail to be delivered. Plus the time they need to resample the package. If you don't get anything within a week from now I can only agree with your fiancée - call them again, or email them. I felt I always received better advise on questions I emailed to the consulate than when I called the info-line.
Good luck!
LiebiFemaleGermany2008-01-16 12:13:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionwrapping up for the interview
I just looked through my package 4 and there wasn't a statement about a DS-156 on it.
Usually you receive forms DS-230 Part 1, DS-156, DS-156K and DS-157 with package 3, fill them out and send them back. I didn't use the forms they send me but downloaded them from USCIS and filled them out on the computer (was just easier).
Did you fail to submit one of the DS-156 forms?
Or filled it out by hand and maybe they can't read it all?
I'm just guessing here...
I guess I would send them a quick email with your case number etc and ask what this is about. Most likely they can answer your question (they always answered mine at the consulate) and you will be prepared for the interview.

As for the evidence: I think you have all you need. Take all originals of copies you submitted with the petition. Maybe a boarding pass or two, if you have them. If you paid the visa fee at your bank take the original receipt. You usually won't get any records from the medical, just a receipt as well. The doctor will forward the records to the consulate. Make sure you get a copy of the vaccination sheet from the doctor. It's called DS3025. You will need that later on for AOS.
LiebiFemaleGermany2008-01-17 13:16:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionNVC case number, I-134 form and wats I-864 form?
1. In our case the petitioner received NOA 2 and shortly after that a letter from NVC stating that they sent the petition to the US consulate overseas. I believe they always do that. That letter will have your case number on it. The local consulate/embassy will then contact you and mail package 3.
2. For the K1 interview overseas you will need I-134 and supporting documents (I-864 is for the AOS process later on in the US). I-134 has no filing fee. It can be downloaded at uscis.gov - your fiance will have to get it notarized though. I have heard that sometimes the embassy overseas asks for a I-864 as well, if in doubt, wait for package 3, it will contain specific instructions on what documents you will have to obtain and mail in/bring to the interview.
3. I did not need a copy of my fiance's G-325a at the interview. Usually they will have the complete package there, everything that was submitted with I-129F.
4. Of course you can travel. Just make sure you don't miss your interview. Travelling to the US with a pending K1 visa could be difficult. It all depends on the IO, some might not let you in because of the potential danger of commiting visa fraud - you would need to proof that you will def. return to your homecountry and finish the process there.
LiebiFemaleGermany2008-01-19 09:58:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAffidavit of Support
Usually you submit I-864 with tax papers for the most recent tax year (for the 3 recent tax years is optional) along with the AOS application after the K1 holder enters the US and got married to the petitioner. And yes, if your mom has 3 children (including you) living in her household, she would have to make enough money to support them, herself and your fiance. Household size of 5.

For an interview at an embassy overseas you will have to submit I-134 (unless otherwise instructed by the embassy itself). That form has slightly different requirements what to submit along with it than I-864. You/your mom will need bank statements about accounts and deposits, statements from the employers about how much you earn and when you got hired, some pay stubs wouldn't hurt and state if you have any property, assets etc. Check out the instructions on the form, it tells you everything. It doesn't ask for tax documents yet.
http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD
LiebiFemaleGermany2008-01-17 10:26:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion134 - Support - Please HELP!
QUOTE (southafricatousa @ Jan 23 2008, 11:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So, if I have have little to show in my bank account (very little), but show my 2006 meeting the poverty requirements, and my parents co-sponsoring - you believe it should be ok?

Thanks!
Jesse

P.S. This is a great site.

Yes, I believe that, if you submit 2006 tax returns and all other evidence they ask for (bank statements about deposits and any assets you might have) you will be fine for the interview. If your parents fill out a I-134 along with you and act as co-sponsors you will def. be on the safe side.
In our case my husband isn't self-employed so we didn't even have to sumit any tax papers with I-134, just a letter from his employer, some paystubs and the bank statements.

Just remember, if you file for AOS later on down the road, after your fiance came to the US on K1 and after you guys got married you will have to submit 2007 tax returns with I-864 for AOS. So make sure your parents help you out there too.
LiebiFemaleGermany2008-01-24 09:04:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion134 - Support - Please HELP!
Congratulations on your approval!

From what I know, a report of commercial rating concern is a report that's done by organizations (like Dun & Bradstreet) to rate and estimate a business' financial standing (they predict or "rate" how likely it is that a company will pay it's bills in a 12 months time frame). It's usually done when the business concerned is a fairly new established one.
I am not sure if it's done for a small business like yours, to be honest.

About the tax returns to submit - they usually want to see the ones of the most recent tax year. That's def. for the I-864 you will have to submit later on with AOS. I received a RFE because I didn't submit the most recent ones (but the ones for the 3 previos years) and an explanation that my husband didn't file yet but they didn't accept it.
For the I-134 I assume though you should be fine with the tax returns for 2006 because in the instructions they ask for the last tax return filed, not specifically for the most recent tax year. Make sure to submit all other documents the I-134 asks for. If you can get your parents to be your co-sponsors you will def. meet all requirements and be fine and won't have to worry about that report of commercial rating concern.

Maybe someone else is/was in the same boat and can help out a bit more here.
LiebiFemaleGermany2008-01-23 10:59:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAnother I-134 Question Blue ink, black Ink
I wouldn't worry.
I believe the I-134 my husband (back then fiance) gave me, was signed in blue ink, too.
LiebiFemaleGermany2008-01-24 09:16:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134 Complications!
Buckleya,
I wasn't in the same boat referring to the unemployed situation, so I can only give you my opinion, not my experience on it...
I think it is ok when you put unemployed and zero annual income in - you have your mother's I-134 that proves there is sufficient support available. I would also attach a separate sheet of paper explaining that you just got discharged from the Navy and what you plan on doing once you get back to the US.
Yes, when they ask for personal property you can put in everything you own (like house, appartment, car, super expensive technical equipment, any kind of private insurance for retirement, stuff like that). We did not have to submit proof for that. But then again my husband (sponsor) earned well over the poverty line.

If you don't have life insurance, don't claim you do.

If applying for K1 you don't have to put contributions down. Leave it blank. Or, if you wish, just put something in like' intend to marry upon visa approval and US entry'.

Question 8 and your mom - I believe she would have to put names of people in that are currently depending on her, like minor children etc. Don't think your fiancèes name should be put in there at all. She's not a dependant yet, right?
We left it blank.

Have you checked out the example I-134 form here on VJ?
http://www.visajourn.../Form-I-134.pdf
LiebiFemaleGermany2008-01-31 10:25:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134 Complications!
My husband and me didn't have a real statement from the bank either but we printed out monthly statements from his bank account (dating back 3 or 4 months), showing a monthly summary, deposits and regular monthly payments like rent etc.
You will have to fill out a I-134, even if your mother co-sponsors and fulfills all requirements. You, as the to-be-spouse will be the main sponsor. Bring those last tax returns, pay stubs/earning statements, proof of any assets you have, or if you own a house, a car etc, that could help as well. Other than that, make sure you explain you just got out of the military and that you plan on being employed soon. With your mother on your side you should be fine then.
LiebiFemaleGermany2008-01-24 22:39:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134 questions
Unless you are self-employed you don't have to submit any kind of tax papers with the I-134 for K1. You will have to do that later on when you file for AOS and submit I-864. Of course submitting your most recent tax return documents now won't hurt the process either.
Make sure though, you submit all other documents the I-134 instructions ask for. For my K1 interview I had my husband's (back then fiance's) letter of employment, a few most recent pay stubs, documents from the bank about his account and deposits. No tax papers.
The "intend/do not intend" section on the I-134 can be left blank for the K1, or just write "K1 visa application" in it, that's self-explaining (since you inted to marry and therefore of course will provide support for your spouse).
LiebiFemaleGermany2008-02-01 08:46:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWhats next??
After NOA 2 (petition approval) your case will be forwared to the NVC and then from there to the local embassy of the country the beneficiary resides in. Check out the K1 flowchart for step-by-step info on what's going to happen next: http://www.visajourn...amp;page=k1flow
You can start gathering the documents your fiance will need for the interview process.
LiebiFemaleGermany2008-01-23 10:10:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionApproved! Question on U.S. Entrance
QUOTE (u2rsobad @ Jan 24 2008, 06:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Liebi @ Jan 24 2008, 06:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If you want your fiance to receive a temp work stamp, that will allow him to accept employment for the 90 days his K1 is valig upon US entry, go through JFK. From what I have heard they are the only airport still issuing it.

FYI: Since your coming from Albania, make sure, upon a lay over in Italy or Germany, not to leave the international/transit zone of the airport. In some European countries he would need a transit visa to be able to leave that zone.


I've heard that any POE will if you ask for it, but I'll find out soon enough, although I was also told that the K1 is an automatic work visa for 90 days smile.gif

It's not an automatic work visa.
It allows you to obtain a temp work authorization (90 days upon US entry), big difference.
You'll either get that at JFK or some landline borders or by applying for one with USCIS (which is kinda pointless cause the time it takes to process the application is pretty much the 90 days time frame mentioned above). You are not allowed to accept employment without that permit. The K1 alone doesn't do it.
And believe me, not every POE will issue the temp work permit. Atlanta for example sure didn't. If you want to make sure you get it when flying into the US, enter through JFK.
LiebiFemaleGermany2008-01-24 22:30:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionApproved! Question on U.S. Entrance
If you want your fiance to receive a temp work stamp, that will allow him to accept employment for the 90 days his K1 is valig upon US entry, go through JFK. From what I have heard they are the only airport still issuing it.

FYI: Since your coming from Albania, make sure, upon a lay over in Italy or Germany, not to leave the international/transit zone of the airport. In some European countries he would need a transit visa to be able to leave that zone.
LiebiFemaleGermany2008-01-24 09:34:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionRecommended or required doctors for medical exam?
You will have to pick one of the doctors of the list the consulate published. Only these doctors will know how to perform the medical and how to fill out the appropriate forms. A medical done by the family doctor of the intending immigrant will not be accepted.
Alot of people have to drive far to get the medical done.
LiebiFemaleGermany2008-01-13 21:03:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionaffidavit of support
I had the I-134 with me for the interview as well.
Make sure your fiancee has current letter from your employer, paystubs and bankaccount info etc. when attending the interview (from our petition approval to the actual interview it was about 2.5 months, meaning that alot can happen during that time) so it is clear for the consulate to see that you (still) have sufficient income to support her.
LiebiFemaleGermany2009-04-25 12:16:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionInterview gone HORRIBLY wrong!
QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Jan 23 2008, 08:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That is pretty strange behavior from the embassy staff, especially since it is Sweden. I hope things can be worked out for you.

That's what I thought as well - this is happening in Sweden?
I really wish you all the best and hope you will figure this one out.
Like stated above, I would have friends and family members on both sides set up letters stating the know you as a couple, how long you have been dating etc., get their signatures on them notified and mail them in as well.
LiebiFemaleGermany2008-01-24 08:53:00
CanadaK-1 Documentations: Police Certificates
It was all I needed for my K1 interview in Germany. The police certificates are usually issued for the country you live(d) / reside in - it doesn't matter how many different addresses you had there.
What the check list is referring to - that you need one for each locality where you have resided for at least 6 months since you turned 16 - is, if you had moved to England for example to study and spent time there as a resident, or if you had moved to Australia for work purposes, then you would need a police certificate from those countries as well. But since you never resided anywhere else than Canada, I believe you are good to go with the one certificate that you have.
LiebiFemaleGermany2008-01-17 09:59:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCPR
You should contact the consulate of your home country in the US and ask them about the process of the name change and what you will have to do to get it done.
For example, the German consulates in the US usually accept mailed in passports and do the name change upon presentation of a certified marriage certificate, then send them back.
The other possibility is that you always carry a copy of your marriage certificate with you when you travel and use your passport until it expires, then get a new one with your new name. That should just work as well.
LiebiFemaleGermany2007-10-01 13:44:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionemail notifications
Invitations for Biometric appoinments or an interview will be send via mail, I, for one never received one through email.

However, when you log onto the USCIS web site with your case number, there should be an update or a statement telling you that something has been send out to you via mail (and you will need the original letter/invitation for the interview).
LiebiFemaleGermany2007-11-25 16:24:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionChanging jobs-still waiting for approval
USCIS usually issues a kind of letter / receipt note that states he filed for lifting of conditions and extend his GC for one year, meaning he is allowed to work and travel during this time.
LiebiFemaleGermany2007-12-07 11:06:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionReceived I-485 approval - What's Next?
If you were married less than 2 years when the Greencard was issued, your wife will have to renew her card 2 years from issuance by filing the I-751 to remove conditional status. She can send the I-751 application to USCIS 90 days before her card expires.
LiebiFemaleGermany2008-01-02 13:13:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionHubby still has only old SS card with "restrictions"
You are right fozzie, it would be best to keep everything updated to always be on the safe side.
I did not mean to express that people should not update their cards/status/records.

The instructions say "you should update your records", not you must, I believe.

Personally, I am really just not worried about that little phrase on the card.
And yes, as silly as it sounds, I did/do not feel like dealing with the SS office people (it was such a pain to get the darn thing in the first place, I had no desire to return). But I will do it eventually once my 10year GC arrives (recently moved - new office, maybe I will have more luck here).
LiebiFemaleGermany2009-06-05 10:53:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionHubby still has only old SS card with "restrictions"
QUOTE (mozplay @ Jun 4 2009, 08:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I never got a new card either. Mine still says "with DHS authorization". I figure I'll just wait until I get my 10 year green card ... it'll be a while yet smile.gif


Same here.
I keep on postponing it - I really have no desire to go see the SS office people wink.gif
LiebiFemaleGermany2009-06-04 10:35:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionForm 1751 - Question 9 - another address
We moved 3 times since I was granted conditional resident status and yes - I attached a sheet to the I-751, listing all addresses and dates we lived there. I also wrote on it that an AR-11 for myself has been filed online for every move on time (within 10 days of moving) and submitted copies of the NOA's we received for changing the sponsor's addresses with form I-865.

Edited by Liebi, 19 June 2009 - 02:15 PM.

LiebiFemaleGermany2009-06-19 14:15:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionBiometrics Experience
2 years ago I did my biometrics for my AOS in Denver as well and had the same problem... couldn't find the office right away... whistling.gif
But the staff was extremely friendly and they worked very efficient!

Now I live near Seattle, here they do the biometrics in the main office, very easy to find, reminded me of my Denver experience though... I kept on looking for a small building and ended up in front of that huge office, lol...

@guitarboy53: Yes, alot of USCIS offices will let people do their biometrics on a walk in basis, before their actual appointment. Some offices won't though (that's what I have heard from people). As lucky_star pointed out already, I am not sure if it will speed up the process. Honestly, I doubt it. That's just my opinion. I just had my biometrics for ROC done in the middle of July and received my new card a month later, total time from sending in the application until having the new card in mail: 9.5 weeks. I don't think an early biometrics would have sped up the process even more.


LiebiFemaleGermany2009-08-26 11:28:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionquestion about name on I-751
Use the name that shows on your drivier's license, passport etc.
If you changed your name when you got married the first time but did not change it after you got divorced, that would be the one to use...
I assume that's also the name you used when you filed for the K1 and AOS as well, right?


LiebiFemaleGermany2009-09-19 11:20:00