Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	November Filers	Sorry, I messed up...	Dustin Nila	Male	Cambodia	2009-12-11 02:43:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	November Filers	Updated Dustin Nila Biometrics California Service Center VJName.............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date......Biometrics......Approved.... COUNTINGDAYS.......11/05/09..........11/10/09.......12/11/09........--/--/--.... PATRICK808.........11/06/09..........11/09/09.......12/16/09........--/--/--.... LAURA0588..........11/06/09..........11/09/09.......12/18/09........--/--/--.... RINGS..............11/06/09..........11/09/09.......12/18/09........--/--/--.... PEREIRA............11/09/09..........11/10/09.......12/11/09........--/--/--.... MMMM1982...........11/09/09..........--/--/--.......--/--/--........--/--/--.... WILLYKID...........11/10/09..........11/19/09.......--/--/--........--/--/--.... LUCHO562...........11/12/09..........11/16/09.......12/14/09........--/--/--.... UCLA CUTIE26.......11/13/09..........11/16/09.......12/16/09........--/--/--.... DUSTIN NILA........11/14/09..........11/16/09.......12/24/09........--/--/--.... PERIDOTGIRL........11/18/09..........--/--/--.......12/15/09........--/--/--.... KEV_N_JENA.........11/24/09..........11/25/09.......--/--/--........--/--/--.... SYEDI01............11/25/09..........--/--/--.......--/--/--........--/--/--.... JC1B...............11/27/09..........--/--/--.......--/--/--........--/--/--.... Vermont Service Center VJName.............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date......Biometrics......Approved.... SUSAN73............10/29/09..........--/--/--.......12/10/09........--/--/--.... JVK N' CVO.........10/30/09..........11/03/09.......12/16/09........--/--/--.... NAYAN21............11/03/09..........11/06/09.......12/04/09........--/--/--.... ROCNKIMCOLLABO.....11/03/09..........11/--/09.......12/10/09........--/--/--.... DAVID & HRISTINA...11/03/09..........11/05/09.......12/04/09........--/--/--.... YURIKA & JIM.......11/04/09..........11/09/09.......12/11/09.......--/--/--.... KARI LINA..........11/05/09..........--/--/--.......--/--/--........--/--/--.... PERVEZ.............11/06/09..........11/10/09.......--/--/--........--/--/--.... SINA2009...........11/09/09..........11/17/09.......12/23/09........--/--/--.... HELEN G............11/10/09..........--/--/--.......--/--/--........--/--/--.... NYTE...............11/11/09..........--/--/--.......--/--/--........--/--/--.... REACH 449..........11/12/09..........11/--/09.......--/--/--........--/--/--.... F@RSC@P3 ..........11/12/09..........11/16/09.......12/10/09........--/--/--.... KATIJOHANNA........11/17/09..........11/19/09.......12/23/09........--/--/--.... NANCY07............11/18/09..........11/20/09.......--/--/--........--/--/--.... NINA+MATT..........11/19/09..........11/23/09.......--/--/--........--/--/--.... CHERRY23...........11/20/09..........--/--/--.......--/--/--........--/--/--.... MUQZ&NONZ..........11/21/09..........11/24/09.......--/--/--........--/--/--.... BORA BORA..........11/23/09..........11/30/09.......--/--/--........--/--/--.... LONA.C.............11/24/09..........11/27/09.......12/21/09........--/--/--.... EBRULI.............11/24/09..........11/27/09.......12/23/09........--/--/--.... VILMAF.............11/24/09..........--/--/--.......--/--/--........--/--/--.... YANNIJ01...........11/25/09..........--/--/--.......--/--/--........--/--/--.... IMPORTANT! *Make sure that your VJ Text Editor setting is set to Rich Text Editor. *Go to the MOST RECENTLY POSTED VERSION of this list (go to the last post and scroll UP) and "Reply" to it, deleting the "quote" tags in your reply. * Please DO NOT change the font, font size, add colors, stuff like that. * Please PREVIEW before posting to make sure it is properly formatted. Date of I-751 = The Date you sent your application NOA Date = The Receipt Date on your original NOA letter Biometrics = The Date of your biometrics appointment Approved = The Date your case was approved *Please Capitalize your VJ Name when adding it to the list *When you're on this list, please come back to update your information accordingly* *If you cannot add your information yourself, please ask another VJ member to help you do so.	Dustin Nila	Male	Cambodia	2009-12-10 22:25:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	November Filers	QUOTE (Yurika & Jim @ Dec 10 2009, 07:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Updated: ebruli California Service Center VJName.............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date......Biometrics......Approved.... COUNTINGDAYS.......11/05/09..........11/10/09.......12/11/09........--/--/--.... PATRICK808.........11/06/09..........11/09/09.......12/16/09........--/--/--.... LAURA0588..........11/06/09..........11/09/09.......12/18/09........--/--/--.... RINGS..............11/06/09..........11/09/09.......12/18/09........--/--/--.... PEREIRA............11/09/09..........11/10/09.......12/11/09........--/--/--.... MMMM1982...........11/09/09..........--/--/--.......--/--/--........--/--/--.... WILLYKID...........11/10/09..........11/19/09.......--/--/--........--/--/--.... LUCHO562...........11/12/09..........11/16/09.......12/14/09........--/--/--.... UCLA CUTIE26.......11/13/09..........11/16/09.......12/16/09........--/--/--.... DUSTIN NILA........11/14/09..........11/16/09.......12/24/09........--/--/--.... PERIDOTGIRL........11/18/09..........--/--/--.......12/15/09........--/--/--.... KEV_N_JENA.........11/24/09..........11/25/09.......--/--/--........--/--/--.... SYEDI01............11/25/09..........--/--/--.......--/--/--........--/--/--.... JC1B...............11/27/09..........--/--/--.......--/--/--........--/--/--.... Vermont Service Center VJName.............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date......Biometrics......Approved.... SUSAN73............10/29/09..........--/--/--.......12/10/09........--/--/--.... JVK N' CVO.........10/30/09..........11/03/09.......12/16/09........--/--/--.... NAYAN21............11/03/09..........11/06/09.......12/04/09........--/--/--.... ROCNKIMCOLLABO.....11/03/09..........11/--/09.......12/10/09........--/--/--.... DAVID & HRISTINA...11/03/09..........11/05/09.......12/04/09........--/--/--.... YURIKA & JIM.......11/04/09..........11/09/09.......12/11/09.......--/--/--.... KARI LINA..........11/05/09..........--/--/--.......--/--/--........--/--/--.... PERVEZ.............11/06/09..........11/10/09.......--/--/--........--/--/--.... SINA2009...........11/09/09..........11/17/09.......12/23/09........--/--/--.... HELEN G............11/10/09..........--/--/--.......--/--/--........--/--/--.... NYTE...............11/11/09..........--/--/--.......--/--/--........--/--/--.... REACH 449..........11/12/09..........11/--/09.......--/--/--........--/--/--.... F@RSC@P3 ..........11/12/09..........11/16/09.......12/10/09........--/--/--.... KATIJOHANNA........11/17/09..........11/19/09.......12/23/09........--/--/--.... NANCY07............11/18/09..........11/20/09.......--/--/--........--/--/--.... NINA+MATT..........11/19/09..........11/23/09.......--/--/--........--/--/--.... CHERRY23...........11/20/09..........--/--/--.......--/--/--........--/--/--.... MUQZ&NONZ..........11/21/09..........11/24/09.......--/--/--........--/--/--.... BORA BORA..........11/23/09..........11/30/09.......--/--/--........--/--/--.... LONA.C.............11/24/09..........11/27/09.......12/21/09........--/--/--.... EBRULI.............11/24/09..........11/27/09.......12/23/09........--/--/--.... VILMAF.............11/24/09..........--/--/--.......--/--/--........--/--/--.... YANNIJ01...........11/25/09..........--/--/--.......--/--/--........--/--/--.... IMPORTANT! *Make sure that your VJ Text Editor setting is set to Rich Text Editor. *Go to the MOST RECENTLY POSTED VERSION of this list (go to the last post and scroll UP) and "Reply" to it, deleting the "quote" tags in your reply. * Please DO NOT change the font, font size, add colors, stuff like that. * Please PREVIEW before posting to make sure it is properly formatted. Date of I-751 = The Date you sent your application NOA Date = The Receipt Date on your original NOA letter Biometrics = The Date of your biometrics appointment Approved = The Date your case was approved *Please Capitalize your VJ Name when adding it to the list *When you're on this list, please come back to update your information accordingly* *If you cannot add your information yourself, please ask another VJ member to help you do so.	Dustin Nila	Male	Cambodia	2009-12-10 22:17:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	November Filers	Still waiting for Biometric Appointment....snail mail to NorCal.	Dustin Nila	Male	Cambodia	2009-12-08 19:00:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	November Filers	Still waiting for Biometric appointment.	Dustin Nila	Male	Cambodia	2009-12-04 17:59:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Last Updated date moved backwards	What the! I just logged in again and it turned back to 10/18/2007. I promise I wasn't reading it wrong the first time Would still like to know if anyone else has seen this on their profiles... Thanks!	Pascal07	Male	South Africa	2007-11-14 12:58:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Last Updated date moved backwards	Hi all The "Last Updated" date on my I-751 went from 10/18/2007 yesterday, to 9/14/2007 today. Has this happened to anyone? Is this a "backward touch"??? Thanks for the help. Pascal	Pascal07	Male	South Africa	2007-11-14 12:45:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	I-551 entry without secondary interview	QUOTE (raymaga @ Nov 23 2007, 07:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Glad you had a great experience re-entering. Do you plan on doing the Naturalization process? Absolutely!! As soon as I'm eligible	Pascal07	Male	South Africa	2007-11-23 21:17:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	I-551 entry without secondary interview	A quick story and some good news... First the story... I know a lot of people ask about I-551 stamp entries. I had a really good experience coming back from an oversees trip last week. Instead of just showing the stamp, I laid it all out -- my expired card, the stamp, the duplicate receipt I got (never received NOA1), and NOA2. I also told the officer that I'm a permanent resident and that I have I-751 pending. She simply swiped my card, stamped the passport and let me in, without having me go to secondary inspection, which is what usually happens. I'm not saying this will work for everyone, but wanted to share the experience hoping it will help someone. Also........ Got my 10 year card today!!!! Even though I'm done for now, I'll stay on these boards hoping to return the favor, because everyone is really great and helpful here. My deepest thanks!! When I talk about this forum to other people I call it our support group for abused immigrants	Pascal07	Male	South Africa	2007-11-23 21:01:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Weird letter received from USCIS	My I-751 took a long time to get approved. While the case was still pending, I called NSC and they submitted an inquiry. They selected as the topic of the inquiry "Non-Delivery of Permanent Resident Card" for some reason -- they said that was the only option available to them. This was on Nov 5, 2007. On Nov 15, my case was approved and card production ordered. I received the card a week later, end of story, right? Well, today (Dec 7)I received a response to that original inquiry I made. It said that since my card has been lost, I have to submit I-90. They obviously didn't look at the date of the inquiry and put 2 and 2 together that my case was approved and card sent after I sent my inquiry. My question is this -- I want to just ignore this notice, since I have my 10-year card now and everything is good. However, I just wanted to know if they somehow cancel the card they sent out in their system when they send out a notice like this? Or am I safe to just ignore the notice and use my 10-year card happily... Thanks for the advice!	Pascal07	Male	South Africa	2007-12-07 19:36:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	on entry to the US	I you're a conditional/permanent resident, you can go through the residents/citizens line with your expired card and the I-797. No need to fill out I-94 -- just the customs form. QUOTE (ihavenoclue @ Dec 7 2007, 05:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i am currently in england and my I 797 notice of action (in process of removing conditions) document states that im able to travel and i am wondering what do i do when i land in atlanta. Do i still fill out the I94, or do i fill out another form, or just go through the US customs with the other non US citizens? help would be appreciated	Pascal07	Male	South Africa	2007-12-07 19:43:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Big problem	I also filed in April and never got NOA1 -- only got the Biometrics appointment after getting my congresswoman involved. It seems there was a big problem with CSC during April. I agree with the other people here that you should not have to pay $600 to get this done. The problem will be getting through to the right people though. As you know, there are three ways to contact USCIS: (1) the national service center (phone number), (2) the service center where you filed (mail), and (3) your local sub-office (in person). The problem is that communication between those three touch points is absolutely horrible, so even with an Infopass appointment at your local suboffice you can't be sure that the correct info will get to the service center where you filed -- which is where it needs to be. I would also encourage you to contact your local congressperson. They are really helpful with this kind of stuff. And just from my personal experience (could be different for you though) I wouldn't place a lot of hope in getting this fixed on your own. Good luck!	Pascal07	Male	South Africa	2007-12-14 14:23:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	If we dont receieve receipt (NOA1) before GC expiration	As long as you filed in time (which you did) and your case is in the USCIS system (call the 1-800 number to confirm and get a receipt number), your permanent residency is automatically extended for a year while they adjudicate your case, so there's no need to worry about your status and ability to work. However, you can't travel with an expired green card unless you have NOA1 or an I-551 stamp in your passport (through InfoPass). So if you think you'll travel it's definitely recommended to go in for an appointment. I also recommend, just from my personal experience, to stay on them through phone calls (and maybe an inquiry from your congressperson) if you don't have NOA1 by the time your card expires. Things have a way of falling through the cracks unless you stay on top of them... Good luck!	Pascal07	Male	South Africa	2007-12-16 17:49:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	HELP please!!	You can actually apply for something that's called "extended leave", or something like that. If you know you're going to be out of the country for more than a year, you can apply for this and you'll stay in status (i.e. you won't lose your permanent residency). Maybe someone else on this forum has more details about that, I'm not very familiar with the process. Your argument makes a lot of sense though -- it IS a lot of money! I guess we're just encouraging you to look at all your options, because you just seem SO close to being done with this process that you should be very certain if you're going to abandon it this close to the finish line. Hey -- all the best! Everyone's situation is different, and we can give advice from our experience but you know your situation the best!! QUOTE (AussieAmerican @ Dec 17 2007, 01:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Pascal07 @ Dec 16 2007, 05:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> This is just my personal opinion, but if I were you I would go through the removal of conditions process before returning to Aus. It's a small amount of money to pay compared to the benefits you gain from permanent residency. Even if you don't plan right now to come back to live in the US, plans have a way of changing down the road. We're all really privileged to have permanent residency in the US, considering how hard it is to get into the US! I would look at this as an investment in your future Again, just my personal opinion, I realize every situation is different... On the surface your argument makes sense, but look beneath a layer or two and you'll realize that even by lifting the conditions we will LOSE the permanent residency when we live outside the USA for longer than a year. We would have to re-apply for the ENTIRE immigration process again if we want to live here in the future. So, for a somewhat struggling family of 6..throwing $700 odd dollars away on removing conditions for a period of 40 days in order to stay (in-status) seems ridiculous to say the least. I guess I'd rather fly international pregnant on my own with all the kids while my husband is deployed to avoid the penalty if there were one. We just don't have that kind of money to throw around, considering we've moved all these people over 2 continents 4 times in 2 years. It gets expensive!! The immigration Visa itself to move INTO Australia is going to cost $1300. Plus the cost of moving our entire household goods and flying us all back. ARGGGH!! I do however appreciate everyone's 2cents I think I'll just call USCIS and ask them from the horses mouth. I'd hate to not be able to visit my lovely inlaws because of an overstay! LOL	Pascal07	Male	South Africa	2007-12-19 12:13:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	HELP please!!	This is just my personal opinion, but if I were you I would go through the removal of conditions process before returning to Aus. It's a small amount of money to pay compared to the benefits you gain from permanent residency. Even if you don't plan right now to come back to live in the US, plans have a way of changing down the road. We're all really privileged to have permanent residency in the US, considering how hard it is to get into the US! I would look at this as an investment in your future Again, just my personal opinion, I realize every situation is different...	Pascal07	Male	South Africa	2007-12-16 17:42:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	conditional permenent resident expires	QUOTE (might @ Apr 24 2008, 11:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So yeah I went for my appointment today. The lady that checked my case said that she can't give me I-94 because I have a passport even though it is not valid(expired). So yeah she told me to go to office where all my case documents are and see what's up with my case because we haven't received a scheduled interview date. How long any of you guys, have been waiting for an interview schedule date, after you received the letter saying that your petition is being forwarded to your local district Office? My notice to await an interview schedule date came in on Dec31,2007. Still no further notice. Edit: I got my fingerprints done already like 6 months back Most I-751s are approved without an interview, so you're won't necessarily get an interview date. However, if you're extension letter is expiring it means your case has been pending for more than a year. I would call the 1-800 number, give them the receipt number that's on the extension letter, and ask them if they have any updates on your case. It's weird that they couldn't give you more information at the Infopass...	Pascal07	Male	South Africa	2008-04-24 23:29:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Interview in June?	This is crazy. I've never seen an interview date given that far off.	MR2nice	Male	Vietnam (no flag)	2007-11-19 00:32:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	We have a date for the INTERVIEW!	Very Nice!!! Congrats and Good Luck the rest of the way!	MR2nice	Male	Vietnam (no flag)	2007-10-04 18:31:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Fiancee Packet finally on the way from CDJ!	Congratulations and hope everything goes well!	MR2nice	Male	Vietnam (no flag)	2007-11-29 23:02:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Concerns about the I-134...	I agree with Jesse. As long as you have your parents for co-sponsors you shouldn't be too concern. I know in some country, like Vietnam they're very strict about accepting co-sponsors. Seeing that you're going through UK Consulate that shouldn't be a problem. You'll be fine.	MR2nice	Male	Vietnam (no flag)	2007-11-30 00:12:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Police Certifcate Vietnam	Hi Eric, It will be close, but possible because my fiancee got it done in 2 weeks. Hopefully you can get it in time.	MR2nice	Male	Vietnam (no flag)	2007-12-23 00:01:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Interview Vietnam!	Nga and I are so happy that the both of you have passed this difficult Consulate!! Thank you for the detailed post. Will continue to keep in touch with the both of you for the next phase and more. Take care buddy!	MR2nice	Male	Vietnam (no flag)	2008-01-12 08:36:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	How much time from biometrics to interview?	QUOTE (bgarske @ Nov 16 2007, 04:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Does anyone know the approximate time it takes from having your biometrics taken until you get your inteview. We are in Florida. Mine took 6 1/2 months from biometric to interview when I filed last August of 2006 in California. As for my cousin, he just filed 4 months ago and he's getting his interview next month. My entire process took 8 months.	MR2nice	Male	Vietnam (no flag)	2007-11-16 21:19:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Stoked Bigtime!	Congratulations!	MR2nice	Male	Vietnam (no flag)	2007-11-18 04:37:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Study package for Interview	Yes, they give it to you at the biometrics appointment.	MR2nice	Male	Vietnam (no flag)	2007-11-29 19:06:00
Canada	:( I'm so sad	Hang in there. I'm sure they will find it and hopefully you'll be on your way soon. Cheer up.	MR2nice	Male	Vietnam (no flag)	2007-12-04 21:55:00
Canada	So we are official!!!	Congratulations and best of luck with the process!!	MR2nice	Male	Vietnam (no flag)	2007-12-05 20:46:00
Canada	LOL What a day!	What a beautiful day and nice heart!	MR2nice	Male	Vietnam (no flag)	2007-12-06 02:05:00
Canada	APPROVED!!!	Congratulations Misty!	MR2nice	Male	Vietnam (no flag)	2007-12-09 15:13:00
Canada	Favourite Christmas Movie		MR2nice	Male	Vietnam (no flag)	2007-12-17 00:06:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Married Nov 2003	I see. I suppose marriage counsellors are not experts in immigration. The only rule that I know that relates to 2 years: if you've been married over 2 years by the time USCIS gives you a greencard, you'll receive a 10-year greencard. If you've been married less than 2 years at that point, you'll receive a 2-year "conditional" greencard and will need to apply to lift conditions.	kc456	Not Telling	Russia	2006-02-18 23:40:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Married Nov 2003	We have been informed now though that because we have been married and living together for more than 2 yrs , that my status is changed automatically, and I can work, is this true? I responded to your other post, but I'm curious who informed you that your status changes automatically?	kc456	Not Telling	Russia	2006-02-18 23:26:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Documentation requirements -- passport?	thanks, this is very helpful!	kc456	Not Telling	Russia	2008-04-19 01:07:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Documentation requirements -- passport?	Hi -- I'm not filing yet... but would like to know what role the passport (from your country of citizenship) play in the process. I looked at the documentation requirement (from the back of the USCIS guide), and do not see a passport on the list of documents -- unless I missed it? Only saw that you are required to provide a copy of your GC with N-400 application. If passport is required, does it have to be unexpired within a particular timeframe, when you file? I'm also reading that people are asked to bring it to the interview -- does it have to be valid at the time? My passport expires in 2009 around the time I would be eligible to file N-400, and I'd like to know if i need to renew it ahead of time. Thanks!	kc456	Not Telling	Russia	2008-04-18 01:49:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	no money for form.... help	If she doesnt file, she will automatically receive a letter telling her to leave the US before a certain date. That would be more expensive than filing the form. As this is what would happen, $200+ will seem like pocket change.	kc456	Not Telling	Russia	2006-02-05 01:24:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	no money for form.... help	It's pretty important to get this done. If necessary I would borrow from friends, family or credit cards.	kc456	Not Telling	Russia	2006-02-04 11:20:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Am I eligible for the refugee travel passport?	I'm not familiar with this, but it would seem odd if you were eligible for a refugee travel document, not being a refuge. From USCIS http://uscis.gov/gra...oi/travdoc.htm: What is a Travel Document and Who Needs One? If you are not a U.S. citizen, you may need permission to return to the United States after traveling abroad. This permission is granted through a travel document. Travel documents are also given to people who want to travel, but cannot get a passport from their country of nationality. Refugee Travel Document A refugee travel document allows people who are or once were refugees or asylees to return to the U.S. after travel abroad. The refugee or asylee should apply for this benefit before leaving the U.S. In some cases, immigration officials may issue travel documents to refugees or asylees who are physically outside of the U.S. See 8CFR 223.2(B)(ii) Can I ask why you are reluctant to use the Russian passport for travel? I'm asking since I have a Russian foreign passport too. Thanks.	kc456	Not Telling	Russia	2006-02-19 23:01:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Next stop, nonconditional residency...	It's no more complicated than the AOS. Like AOS is NOT complicated.	kc456	Not Telling	Russia	2006-02-05 01:28:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	How does a greencard look?	It looks pretty much the same as the EAD - I have the same photo on both.	kc456	Not Telling	Russia	2006-04-10 01:16:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Visa APPROVED in Jakarta Indonesia!!!	[size="6"]Congrats![/size]	Dustin Nila	Male	Cambodia	2007-04-12 02:40:00