ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarriage license NY state
QUOTE (Grandoner @ Feb 24 2008, 07:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Doing some research about marriage license and I saw that the NY State law for applying for a license is that both parties must be in attendance to sign the paperwork and that couples should give it a month's advance.

I know that there are many people here that got married almost immediately upon the spouses entry. Does the clerk's office really take a month to give you a license? What is the story here. We have decided to get a civil ceremony immediately to file AOS and plan a real wedding later.

With this in mind we dont want to wait a month for the license to come through. Does it really take a month and is there a way around this month waiting if I present the K-1 visa information to the county clerk?

Also if it does take that long which states around NY have different marriage laws to expedite this?

Any NY marriages out there... please help me


I'm not from New York State but I found this link off the state's website.

http://www.health.st...rds/married.htm

It suggests that the marriage license is issued immediately but there is a 24 hour waiting period.
MarkNAshleyMaleCanada2008-02-24 09:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarriage license NY state
QUOTE (spauldingjeffrey @ Feb 24 2008, 08:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
In any way it is going to take at least two weeks to a month to get your marriage certificate which is what you need for your AOS and you need to get social security cards and other documents. So if you plan to get married and immediately file for AOS you will still need to wait a month or two after your fiancee enters the country



I don't know if this is true of New York state but in other states it apparently dependent on county. Your certified copy is delivered from the clerks office and apparently smaller population counties have quicker response times on delivering the certified copy. Maybe someone else from New York state here on the forums could help you out or you could call the clerk's office in a few counties and find out how long it takes.
MarkNAshleyMaleCanada2008-02-24 11:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarriage license NY state
QUOTE (Grandoner @ Feb 24 2008, 07:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Doing some research about marriage license and I saw that the NY State law for applying for a license is that both parties must be in attendance to sign the paperwork and that couples should give it a month's advance.

I know that there are many people here that got married almost immediately upon the spouses entry. Does the clerk's office really take a month to give you a license? What is the story here. We have decided to get a civil ceremony immediately to file AOS and plan a real wedding later.

With this in mind we dont want to wait a month for the license to come through. Does it really take a month and is there a way around this month waiting if I present the K-1 visa information to the county clerk?

Also if it does take that long which states around NY have different marriage laws to expedite this?

Any NY marriages out there... please help me


I'm not from New York State but I found this link off the state's website.

http://www.health.st...rds/married.htm

It suggests that the marriage license is issued immediately but there is a 24 hour waiting period.
MarkNAshleyMaleCanada2008-02-24 09:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresImmigration lawyers
Unless you plan on marrying your fiancee, I wouldn't be concerned about looking into getting a lawyer. There is no point in spending the money if you aren't going to help change your situation.

If you do get married, your best plan of action is to research them online and try to find reviews of different lawyers in your area. I am not aware of any one site that reviews all immigration lawyers.
MarkNAshleyMaleCanada2008-02-28 14:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMedical
You need to have your packet three from the Embassy as you need your case number to complete the medical.
MarkNAshleyMaleCanada2008-02-29 14:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 visa questions
You can have a religious ceremony anywhere you wish, there can just be no signing of a marriage license. We had a religious ceremony and have had no problems.
MarkNAshleyMaleCanada2008-03-07 18:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Fiance Visa
You are not allowed to work on a K-1 visa unless you get an EAD stamp/card but the stamps are only given out at JFK airport. You don't need to wait for your greencard, just your EAD.

I spent 4 months in the US waiting for the K-1 process to complete and had no problems.
MarkNAshleyMaleCanada2008-03-07 13:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresA new passport while applying for K1?
I was the foreign citizen and applied for a new passport between the time of my NOA2 and my interview. I had no problems crossing the border or any problems with USCIS or at the consulate.

Hope that helps a bit!
MarkNAshleyMaleCanada2008-03-11 14:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPregnant and Filing K1
QUOTE (mommy2B @ Feb 15 2008, 11:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone,

I am new to this forum. I just have a few questions.

1) I know timelines are not always predictable but can anyone give me an estimate: I'm pregnant and would like to apply for my fiancee so that he may be here when I give birth, due date is in October. What are the chances he'll be here by then or soon after if I file ASAP? PS: He is in Jamaica and I am in NY.

2) I am an attorney and I'm capable of filling out the forms myself but simply do not have the time right now.. I'm swamped but I know the forms need to go out soon. How reliable are some of these sites that offer services to take care of the process, especifically I was considering http://www.fianceevisas.net/
anybody use them?

Thanks in advance!

Michelle



1) I took a look and the Vermont Services Center is running about 102 days from receipt to approval.
The Jamaica Consulate is estimating between 60-90 days for scheduling of interview
You should probably add a few weeks slack for the paperwork to be mailed around.
My rough estimate would be about 6-10 months
If you want to try to create an estimate of your own take a look at the Imigration Timelines link and the Embasy Info Link to get time estimates These combined with the K1 Visa flowchart in the Guides section should give you a rough idea of how long it would take.


2) We filed on our own so I'm a little biased but I haven't read many good things about people that file using a lawyer. Most people appear to complain that it adds delays. Also being disconnected from the process adds a little to the stress because you aren't aware of what is happening during each phase. You could probably alleviate the second one a little by reading up on the process even if you don't file yourself.

It doesn't take that long to do complete the paperwork. I researched this site and collected the evidence in about 9 hours and was approved without RFE. If you do have to use a lawyer get to know them rather than just picking at random, they appear to vary greatly in quality. In some cases there are reports of them giving out completely erroneous advice.

I hope this helps some,

Mark
MarkNAshleyMaleCanada2008-02-15 14:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureslots of aovals for Fiance Vosa's but hardly any for married couples
QUOTE (jeffmich2007 @ Mar 22 2008, 12:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am aways happy to see approvals whether it be K1 or K3 or I-130 but what really gets me is married couples should be priority to fiance .....I myself am married and awaiting my approval for K3 ...we filed back in October 2007 and just got NOA1 in January then we were able to file our I-129F again we got our NOA1 end Jan for that....why is it there's a heck of a lot approvals are for K1 and we married people are left behind ...seems so unfair sad.gif


I know our approval will come but it's rediculious that a lot K1's are getting approved in a matter of weeks...i am glad tho that thye dont have to go through the pain of waiting months on end like some of us on here!

Just wish there was a reason behind it ?

Good luck to all on this USCIS journey !

Michelle smile.gif


I'm not sure where you read that K-1's are getting approved in a matter of weeks but for my case, and many of those around, we waited months and months also to get approved. I waited 11 months from time of filing to my interview date for my K-1. A lot of us are going through the same pain of waiting as you are.

As for the "shouldn't wives get approved before fiancees" comment, I do not understand how you feel you deserve to be approved faster. Some people who file for K3 simply get married, spend a week together and then file the paperwork. I don't see how that situation is any different than filing for a K-1, spending some time together and then getting married once they arrive in the USA. For those that get married and spend years together overseas and then have to go through this process, I can understand the level of frustration that would be attached in that situation.

No one visa type is better than the other and no one group deserves to get approved faster than another. Its unfortunate that the processes are not working on the same timeline, and I truly think they should.

However, I do not feel that the frustration should be taken out on K-1 visa filers and us told that our relationships aren't quite as important.
MarkNAshleyMaleCanada2008-03-22 14:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs the orignal RFE necessary when responding?
QUOTE (Grid @ Mar 26 2008, 11:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is it necessary to submit the original RFE form when responding to the RFE? I ask this because I will be waiting for the NAO2 with my honey in Europe and if we receive an RFE, I will only have access to a scanned copy of it. Will a copy of the RFE be acceptable?
Thanks



Yes you do need to submit the original form when you get RFE'd. It states that specifically in the letter you receive.
MarkNAshleyMaleCanada2008-03-26 13:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow to go through customs at JFK if coming from Canada?
DHS - department of homeland security!
MarkNAshleyMaleCanada2008-03-27 13:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow to go through customs at JFK if coming from Canada?
QUOTE (jzoom6 @ Mar 26 2008, 11:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Not to jump off-topic, but this might be considered discussing "bending the rules" for what I'm gonna ask...is it understandable to take a nanny job or some under the table job, while she
waits for EAD? I'm preparing to support us, but I can only imagine someone going stir-crazy waiting 3 months to be "allowed" to work. Again, if thats something that shouldn't
be discussed here as its not entirely legal, then feel free to delete this post.


Any kind of job being done under the table is illegal. If you chose that route be aware that you are breaking laws and there might be the posibility of deportation.
MarkNAshleyMaleCanada2008-03-26 13:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow to go through customs at JFK if coming from Canada?
QUOTE (suzukiwookie @ Mar 26 2008, 10:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Mar 26 2008, 11:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (suzukiwookie @ Mar 26 2008, 12:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just don't think I would like to be unemployed for up to 3 months!


But then after the 3 months you can't work until you have your EAD which you file after you get married and adjust status...so then you'll have to quit your job and wait for that as you can't work without the EAD (which can take 3+ months to get)
That's why I think it's kind of pointless...



Wait, does this still count if you're self-employed then? Once I have permision to work in the US I plan to be self-employed. Does the stamp only count for people that will be looking to get hired by an employer?


You need to have the EAD to work regardless if you are self-employed or not. It is illegal to hold any kind of employment without the EAD.

And as Laura pointed out, if you get it at POE it is only good for three months and it can take longer than 3 months to get your full EAD and therefore you would have to stop working and wait for the other one to process.
MarkNAshleyMaleCanada2008-03-26 12:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE 30 Day
I believe they cancel your application and don't return the fee to you.

So you would have to refile and repay!

I'm not positive about this, but i think thats what happens.

Edited by MarkNAshley, 31 March 2008 - 02:39 PM.

MarkNAshleyMaleCanada2008-03-31 14:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow to travel Costa Rica for my wedding w/ my fiance!?!?!?!
QUOTE (Len_and_Bren @ Mar 31 2008, 02:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (fwaguy @ Mar 31 2008, 02:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The only way I can think of to salvage what you have is for her to go directly to CR (DO NOT ENTER THE USA)... Have a FAKE wedding ceremony in CR...(DO NOT SIGN ANY LEGAL DOCUMENTS) .... Have her enter the USA still legally a single person... Perform a legal civil ceremony sometime after her US entry....


Exactly good.gif


This is pretty much your only option. and the best plan is to have her meet you in Costa Rica and not enter the US until AFTER the trip to costa rica. Having her enter the US between her interview and the trip to Costa Rica could be risky.
MarkNAshleyMaleCanada2008-03-31 21:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPetitioner Change Of Address After Packet 3 Sent
QUOTE (Simon&Miriam @ Apr 12 2008, 11:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi

I just moved from Manchester, NH to Houston, TX 2 weeks ago for a new job and I have already bought a house here.

My beneficary received her package 3 today in the mail, with an Open Appointment at the Ciudad Juarez Consulate, since she already has all the information and needs to bring everything to the interview, do I need to change my address here to the Houston address? I don't want anything to be a problem during the interview or paperwork examination, if I do, what form do I need to change the address and information?

Thanks, Simon


I believe that all that has to be done for your fiancee's interview is she should fill out an updated DS-156 and inform the interviewer that the address has changed.
MarkNAshleyMaleCanada2008-04-12 13:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan fiance visit US with I-129F pending?
I went down for about 4 months while awaiting interview and had no problems. They just wanted to make sure that i had a return ticket and reason to come back to Canada. Just don't lie.

Check out this thread...
http://www.visajourn...p;#entry1751753

Edited by MarkNAshley, 13 April 2008 - 03:54 PM.

MarkNAshleyMaleCanada2008-04-13 15:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTravelling to USA from Canada after applying for K1
To apply directly for permanent residency you must be already married to the USC. I believe it is the CR/IR 1 that gets you direct permanent resident, but i'm not 100% sure.

And yes, you can continue to visit the US while your application is processing. As you will read here, you may be asked to provide strong ties to Canada do that they do not believe that you are moving to the US. Strong ties include a lease, employment letter, bills, etc.

I personally had no problems crossing both times I came down while waiting for my K1 to process. I was never asked more then the usual questions, but I know others have had a harder time. Just be prepared and answer all the questions you are asked honestly.
MarkNAshleyMaleCanada2008-05-04 16:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHoping to marry in three weeks
QUOTE (Patzt @ May 2 2008, 11:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Patzt @ May 2 2008, 02:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (brnidokiegurl @ May 2 2008, 02:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
after marriage u will file the k3 or cr1 but this isnt going to be fast your looking at close to a year for the visa



So during marriage, can travel be made between Virginia and Ontario together?

This is all so confusing.




We had hoped to keep a residence here (my current house that I own) and travel between the two as his family are all in USA and mine are all in Canada. I was hoping to keep my OHIP as well.

We thought that this would be such an easy little procedure. sad.gif



In order to keep your OHIP you're going to need to remain a Ontario resident. You may be able to treat your visits to the US as... visits. Visitors to the US can remain up to 6 months and as a Canadian you don't need a visa to do this. Based on the link below you will need to reside in Ontario for 153 days per year to maintain your OHIP eligibility.

http://www.health.go...ip/ohip_mn.html

As previous people stated you may run in to problems when crossing the border with proving your intent to return but some research on this forum should help and if you truly intend to return you shouldn't have a problem. Entering the US for prolonged periods of time is very common for retired Canadians. My father is a Canadian citizen and my mother is a US citizen and they have never had a problem crossing the border, they don't have property in the US but where I live now several Canadians do and they don't appear to have any problems crossing.

In the end you will need to decide on what your intent is. If you intend to immigrate to the US you will need a visa that allows immigration but this would also probably require you to give up your Ontario residency. If you intend to remain in Canada and visit for less than 6 months every year you should have no problems other than convincing a CBP representative that you will be returning to Canada and you don't intend to immigrate.

Hope this helps and Congratulations on your upcoming Wedding.
MarkNAshleyMaleCanada2008-05-02 14:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLive with my fiance while waiting
I came to the US to live with my fiancee for about the last 4 months of the process. I just told them immigration officer that I was coming down to visit until the date on my return ticket or until I got interview, at which point I would return to Canada to finish the process. All I was asked for at the border was proof of my return ticket.

Hope that helps a little,
MarkNAshleyMaleCanada2008-05-07 14:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCuriosity
QUOTE (Xaos @ May 14 2008, 10:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I see plenty of info on time lines and when folks got the relevant part of the K1 But this is aimed at those that have done it. Ie are now over in the US. How long was it between arrival and being allowed to work, Or arrival and getting a job (should you not already have one lined up or in the process of being sorted out.).

The Company I work for is glabal with serveral offices around the US I am currently in talks with the management to transfer to the US on a perm basis as I am getting married. So the job isnt really a problem, It has been a topic of conversation between BMJ and Myself & who better to ask really... than all of you.


It is sometimes possible to get a temporary work permit when you enter the US if you fly through JFK. This work permit would allow you to work for 90 days. If you do or do not get this permit the next steps are the same.

Step 1. Get married.
Step 2. Apply for AOS, EAD, AP.
The EAD will allow you to work before you AOS process is complete. It seems to be taking around 90 days to get the EAD so if you do get the temporary work permit at JFK it is important that you get married as soon as possible so that you don't have a gap where you are not eligible to work. If you do not get a temporary work permit you can expect to be unable to work until your EAD arrives.

There is a guide similar to the K1 regarding AOS process. Take a look at those to get more info.

Edited by MarkNAshley, 14 May 2008 - 05:03 PM.

MarkNAshleyMaleCanada2008-05-14 16:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy K1 Visa rejected - will return back to u.s.
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Feb 14 2008, 07:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (K1 Sponsor @ Feb 13 2008, 10:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Paula,

Here is the rejected letter says:

The Consulate general isunable to issue a visa to you b/c you have been found ineligible under the following sections of the u.s.s immigration and nationality act, as amended:

Section 2219g) of the act pprohibits the issuance of a visa to anyone who has failed to present the documents required in connection w/ the visa application or who has failed to sumit sufficient credible evidence to support teh clamied pettiionable relatiosnship. The lollowing remarks apply in your case.

Consular officers apply a 'reasonable person standard' when evaluationg the bona fides of cleamined spousal and fiance relationships. The nthe present case Petioner and Beneficairy claim they were introduced in Jan. 2004. The met and became engaed in December 2006, during Petioner's first and only trip. There is no evidence on record Petioner has returned to visit Beneficiary. No evidece of communication prior to the engagement, covering a two-yr period, was submitted. Evidence of comm. after the engagement consists of a few chat transcripts from 2007. Photographs submitted do not indicate they spent more than one or two days in each other's presence. These facts as ascertaineed by consular officers would convince a reasonbale person that the claimed relationship is a shame entered into solely for immigration purposes and to evade immigration laws. Therefore, pursuant to 9 FAM 41.81 N6.5, the reviewing officer has decided that the petition should be returned to the USCIS for review and possible recocation upon his concurrence witht eh reviewing offier's decision. When the USCIS receives the returned petition, they will contact the petiioner, who will have an oppoortunity to rebut consular findgs concerning this case. If USCIS revokes the petition, the beneficiary will become inieligible for a visa under section 12(a) etc... of the act.

I told my fiancee that we were introduced and met in 2004 but we weren't falling in love until 2006 that is why we didn't have any communication covering 2 yrs period. That is what she stated during the interview. They didn't believe her. Officer said: Photographs submitted do not indicate they spent more then one or two days in each other's presence. How they hell they know about this? I went on a trip with her and took lots of pictures and submitted to them, they can tell it is not 1 or 2 days together. Now, this is a false accusation from the u.s. consulate officer. Can I sue him?


Thank you for providing the above. I think it is very good news for you. Considering the fact that you willfully misrepresented facts, exposing yourself to a possible lifetime ban the fact that they denied the visa for insufficient evidence of bona fides indicates you still have viable options for being together in the USA.

I suggest you once and for all, stop thinking of your problem as a misunderstanding. A misunderstanding may be the reason you lied but you then clearly chose to lie. You got lucky, in that the Consular officer's comments don't indicate a finding of intentional misrepresentation but merely a failure to meet the reasonable person standard.

At this point though, I strongly suggest you retain the services of a competent immigration attorney before taking any further steps whatsoever. The sooner you do this, the better. I think the advice will include at least two additional trips to Vietnam, one for marriage and another to show bona fides. You'll have to deal with this current Notice of Intent to Deny first though.

Please start considering yourself extremely fortunate to be in this circumstance instead of a far worse one, with nobody to blame but yourself.


No, you cannot sue the consular office for making this statement.
MarkNAshleyMaleCanada2008-02-21 12:22:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN400 Question (First time poster!)
QUOTE (Goran @ Feb 12 2009, 05:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
PS. Did you drink while you were under 21 and in Germany? I thought the drinking age there is 16? kicking.gif


No, I've been living in the States since I turned 5...so I can't use that excuse ha.
RomanVTMaleGermany2009-02-13 11:04:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN400 Question (First time poster!)
Good afternoon All,

It's a pleasure to find this site, and I appreciate any help anyone can provide directly and/or indirectly. I attempted to search the forums (Below) but was unable to find an answer to my question.

I am all set to turn in my N400 form but have a question regarding Part 10. Additional Questions > D. Good Moral Character > #15 (Have you ever committed a crime or offense for which you were not arrested?)

Am I to report if I have gone over the speed limit while driving before or had a drink of alcohol before I turned the age of 21 without being arrested?

Maybe I'm reading into this too much and someone can help. Thanks!

Roman




RomanVTMaleGermany2009-02-12 18:42:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionMy Interview (Today @ USCIS Office in Phoenix, AZ)
Hello All,

I just returned from my Citizenship Interview at the USCIS Office in Phoenix, AZ. I arrived about 20 minutes prior to my 9:50 AM appointment. There were about 15 people seated in the large room ahead of me; after sometime the gentleman next to me complained about waiting for a long time, and explained to me that his appointment was set for 8:30 AM, and he’s been sitting here ever since.

Slowly, everyone in front of (and some who came after) me was getting called in. At about 10:55 AM, Ms. Balzer called my name, and we walked to her office. She asked me to provide my Passport, Green Card, and Driver’s License when we entered. Next she went on to explain that the interview would be under Oath and is recorded (both video and audio), and if I wished to proceed – of course I answered Yes.

She went through my N-400 application, just about question for question and we made a couple of changes (new address, added a trip out of the country) – 13 in total. After this, she had me sign the last page of the N-400 form along with another form that she provided, confirming my contact information.

Next came the civics test. I was asked the following:
1. What did the Declaration of Independence do?
2. Name one branch or part of the Government.
3. We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
4. If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
5. What does the President’s Cabinet do?
6. How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

Easy enough as I had memorized all 100 questions.

She then had me read the following sentence: “Columbus Day is a national holiday.” Then I had to write: “Washington is the capital.”

She filled out my “results” form and said I have been approved! She said that my Oath Ceremony should be either June 19 or 26 depending on availability. The interview took about 13 minutes to complete.

Oath to come next! kicking.gif

RomanVTMaleGermany2009-06-09 14:55:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionCitizenship Test
QUOTE (Immigrant2009 @ Jun 23 2009, 03:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (RDan19 @ Jun 18 2009, 02:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (claudrie @ Jun 18 2009, 02:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Has anyone taken the new citizenship test? How is the test administered and where do you take it? Any additional information would be appreciated including any questions on the test that you may remember.

Thank you and God Bless you all



They will give you a packet on the new test at your biometrics interview. But below is a link to all what you need to know.

http://www.uscis.gov...0004718190aRCRD



Thanks RDan19 for the links.


I just took the new test about two weeks ago. They verbally ask randomly-selected (up to) 10 questions out of the 100. I was only asked six smile.gif as you still only need a min. 60% to pass. good luck.

RomanVTMaleGermany2009-06-23 19:22:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionMy Oath Ceremony rant
QUOTE (spatial @ Jun 24 2009, 03:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congrats to the OP with regards to the ceremony.

From one Arizona resident to another, I can understand why you want to leave here during the July 4th weekend. However, I'm also glad you've decided to attend the ceremony. Btw, where will they be holding it this year?

While I'm not sure just how long you've been living in the US (didn't check out your timeline), you should probably keep in mind that the average worker here doesn't have nearly the amount of vacation time as one from Germany. Just one of the side effects of living in the most productive country on the planet. I hope you're prepared for this. wacko.gif


Hi Spatial. I've been living in the US for 21 years now... moved here July 4, 1988. As for the Oath... it is being held at South Mountain Community College in Phoenix.
RomanVTMaleGermany2009-06-25 01:30:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionMy Oath Ceremony rant
Hey everyone,

I didn't realize my post would cause a lot of uproar and I apologize if offended anyone. To clarify, I am certainly grateful for the opportunity, I suppose I was just disappointed that it came at such an inconvenient time.

With that said, I spoke with Southwest airlines and they gave me a credit for my travels and am planning on attending the ceremony as scheduled. When I told my parents about this they also commented that we moved to the US on July 4, 1988.

I do not think there is further cause for discussion on this topic at this time.

Take care,
RomanVT
RomanVTMaleGermany2009-06-24 12:22:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionMy Oath Ceremony rant
So I received my Oath Ceremony letter today in the mail.

"You are hereby notified to appear for a Naturalization Oath Ceremony on: Saturday, July 4 2009"

Well whoopty-doo. Apparently the USCIS doesn't recognize the 4th (aka America's birthday) as a holiday where people may have plans.... like..... let's say.... go out of town? It's not really a big deal as I will just have them reschedule me but I'm anxious to get this over with. Like really, who schedules anything like this on the 4th?

Maybe I'm over-reacting......................

Maybe NOT!!!

Have a feeling it will be a few months before they re-schedule me. ARgghhhhh how annoying.

< / end rant>
RomanVTMaleGermany2009-06-23 19:30:00
USCIS Service CentersRecieved letter from NVC but never got NOA2

I would follow-up with them about a missing NOA2 becuase when you file for AOS, you need it!

a missing NOA2 could cost you $200. Call USCIS!



Thanks for the warning. I took your advice and contacted USCIS.

Mark
MarkNAshleyMaleCanada2007-06-27 09:19:00
USCIS Service CentersRecieved letter from NVC but never got NOA2
I recieved a letter from the State Department that says that they have received my approved I-129F. They will be forwarding the petition to Montreal(my consulate) within 1 week.

Only one small problem.... I never received NOA2 from CSC and their website still lists it as pending and last updated on June 5. I'm not really sure where I am in the process since I seem to have missed some steps.

Has anyone else had this problem?

Thanks

Mark
MarkNAshleyMaleCanada2007-06-26 02:00:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belaruspossible to change the interview date???
QUOTE (banananut @ Mar 26 2008, 12:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I dont know in Russia for sure but in Philippines it is possible to change your interview appointment date and all we need to do is to call the Embassy a week prior to the interview appointment date. To be safe for you, call the Embassy and ask.


In Montreal Canada you go back to the bottom of the list and are required to wait for a new interview.
MarkNAshleyMaleCanada2008-03-26 15:10:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanCan we file for ead before aos?
I believe that if your EAD is filed before you AOS the EAD does expire when the I-94 expires. I know that is how it works for the K1, not 100% sure that is how it works for the K3.
MarkNAshleyMaleCanada2008-04-28 13:45:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanAfter appling for ead how long
You can apply for an SSN usually withint 2-3 weeks of your arrival into the USA. If your office is saying you need to wait for the EAD, then the EAD takes between 2-3 months to receive.

Hope that helps!
MarkNAshleyMaleCanada2008-05-03 11:08:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanChallenges of SSN, EAD and Green Card
I came in on a K1 without a temp EAD and had zero problems getting an SSN. I didn't need to show any more documentation then my passport (visa) and my marriage license.

Sorry you had such a hard time! smile.gif Hopefully the rest of the process will be a bit easier on you!
MarkNAshleyMaleCanada2008-05-03 21:03:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)How much longer for interview?
For the montreal consulate in canada I waited 5 months....

Edited by MarkNAshley, 01 March 2008 - 01:23 AM.

MarkNAshleyMaleCanada2008-03-01 01:22:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)What is a checkilist
The checklist is what comes in Packet 3 from the embassy. It is a list of all necessary documents and forms that you must have prepared for your interview and bring with you.

You need to retrieve all the documentation and then return only the signed checklist stating that you are prepared with all documentation for the interview.
MarkNAshleyMaleCanada2008-03-01 10:14:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Translations
QUOTE (spauldingjeffrey @ Mar 14 2008, 05:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We paid decent money to have my Fiancee and her sons birth certificates translated. If we make copies of the originals and present the original translations with the copies at the interview will they return the original copies to us? I am asking because we will need these original copies of the translations of the birth certificates to get our marriage license, and we don't want to pay to get them translated again if we can avoid it. Any info would be appreciated.



When I went for my interview at the Montreal consulate they only kept the copy of my birth certificate and gave me the original back.
MarkNAshleyMaleCanada2008-03-14 19:43:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Please help....Affidavit of Support...Income Requirements
What visa are you applying for? What part of the process are you at?? You said your husband is still awaiting his visa but you have AOS? That doesn't seem to make sense to me.

You need to provide us with a bit more information in order for us to help you.

Fill in your timeline too, as it will help too!!

Edited by MarkNAshley, 13 May 2008 - 01:37 PM.

MarkNAshleyMaleCanada2008-05-13 13:36:00