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K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswant to bring family but...
has anyone had this experience? what are the issues that is going to arise from this or what are the questions to be asked? how much effect is it going to have when one applies for K3/K4?

thank you!
dnaleriMalePhilippines2006-03-22 21:26:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswant to bring family but...
i'm still unclear on the details...

it could be that he was petitioned by relatives but to have his papers processed faster, he declared he was single. i will talk to him about the details so i can help him better.

anyway, i'm going to help him get some answers.

thank you all in advance for your inputs.
dnaleriMalePhilippines2006-03-21 22:33:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswant to bring family but...
Hi all... I know someone, a naturalized US citizen, who wants to bring their family here. The only problem or issue is that this person came to the US a long time ago as SINGLE when really was not. Will this person have a problem applying for K3 now after lying on his application/petition for green card about 15 years ago? What should be done to ensure approval of K3 visa?

Thank you!
dnaleriMalePhilippines2006-03-21 22:10:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurespetitioning issues
hi guys...

this is going to be a repeat, sort of...

suppose you were issued a green card 20 years ago but you lied, sort of, about your marital status. in an effort to speed up your application and avoid complications, you said you were single (but was really married). years later, you become a US citizen. now, you decide that you want to bring your spouse and family here, you want to petition/apply for K3/K4.

what kinds of issues will you be facing? is the USCIS going to care about this "white lie" that was told some 20 years ago? should you even worry about this when applying for K3/K4?

this is the type of situation my friend is in. i want to help my friend.

has anyone of you had this situation and how did you get around it or what did the USCIS do?

thank you very much guys!
dnaleriMalePhilippines2006-03-22 21:51:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFiling for AOS...do we have to stay in the U.S. meanwhile?
can't you get or apply for AP (advance parole)? it's going to cost you a few hundred dollars but at least you won't have any problems with the USCIS. good luck!
dnaleriMalePhilippines2006-03-24 23:36:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionmanila ds156 ds 157 bank fee???
you pay during the medical exam and interview... maybe you can pay ahead... see what the packet says if and when you receive it.

good luck!
dnaleriMalePhilippines2006-02-03 23:28:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionQuestion about delivery of Visa after approval
our visa was delivered in 5 days after our interview and we live in Dipolog (a city in northwestern tip of Mindanao island). if your wife has relatives/friends in Manila, why not just stay there for a week or so until the visa is delivered. at least you can be sure you get it. you never know what will happen to it when someone else has it.

good luck!
dnaleriMalePhilippines2006-03-24 23:29:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Packet 4 contents
tax documents are not notarized as per the actual affidavit instructions. I did not have to have my tax documents/transcripts notarized. as a matter of fact... my I-134 was not collected by the person at the embassy (my wife still has the document and all). they did take my UNnotarized tax documents and W2s. if you get tax transcipts, then you will not need "notarization" since it comes from IRS.

good luck and follow instructions on actual AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT.
dnaleriMalePhilippines2006-02-12 22:32:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI751 Documents
QUOTE (muhammadzubair75 @ Nov 19 2007, 03:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey,

What documents I should send for I751 removal of conditions?


Here's what I have so far...

1.) Birth Certificate of our son - although he was born BEFORE we got married, I still think this is a good document to send. And oh, I did sign the back of the birth certificate acknowledging fatherhood.

2.) Green Card photocopies - front and back

3.) Report of Marriage - we filed and reported our marriage to the Philippines' National Statistic Office which records marriages and other statistics. we are now married in both eyes of the USA and Philippines.

4.) Joint Checking account statements - I included the very first statement after I added her to my account which happened to be a month after we got married, a year later and the most recent statement. 3 statements.

5.) Car Insurance/Medical Insurance - I photocopied our car insurance policy ID and our medical insurance cards with our names on them.

6.) 2 years of jointly filed Federal and State tax returns

7.) 2 affidavits from my wife's co-worker and my sister - I will get them to sign it and notarized.

8.) Pictures of our family cruise trip (with my parents and sisters' families), family parties, outtings with her co-workers.

9.) Check for $625 (application fee and 2 biometrics)

10.) Cellphone bills - highlight our phone calls and also note her number on the statements.

11.) Beneficiary Designation forms - to show that my spouse is the beneficiary to my death benefits and pension funds in the event of my death. This is employer-provided.

12.) 401K benefits - to show that my spouse is the assigned beneficiary to accept the funds in the event of my death.

13.) Travel Documents - we went on a cruise with the whole family.

stay tuned for more....
dnaleriMalePhilippines2007-11-20 17:42:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionYIPPEE! GOT 10 YR GREEN CARD TODAY
QUOTE (griffin @ Nov 16 2007, 12:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Greetings !

I rcvd. my 10 year green card today from CSC.

July 19, 2007 - sent I-751 package to NSC.

Aug.2, 2007 - PAckage was sent back to me for using a non revised forms.

Aug. 2, 2007 - sent back the pakcage this time to CSC per instruction.


Oct. something - rcvd. NOA 1.

Oct. something - rcvd. Biometerics appointment.

Oct. 21, 2007 - Biometrics appointment.

Nov. 15, 2007 - rcvd 10 year green card. ( letter coming from CSC).

Thanks Very Much for all the help!


Yippee! kicking.gif kicking.gif


Hi griffin how are you?

NO INTERVIEW? Congratulations!!!!!
dnaleriMalePhilippines2007-11-20 17:57:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussioninterviews and other ?s
QUOTE (tweety @ Nov 21 2007, 12:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You are supposed to file I751 within the 90 days before the expiry date of your greencard. It doesn't matter when within this timeframe you file. However should you need the NOA1 (extension letter of the greencard) before your greencard expires (e.g. some have reported needing it for work), it is advisable to file as early as possible, as it currently takes about 1-2 months for the NOA1 to arrive.

As for the interviews: those are still rare and the exception. And even if you happen to be that unlucky number to be called for interview, you have nothing to be worried about should you be a legit couple.


We are a legit couple, in fact we have a son together. I'm just worried because we don't think about this kind of stuff so there is no need for us to know specifics about each other. For instance, I really don't think about her favorite color or whatever other "regular" things I should know about her. She gets upset with me for not knowing much about what she likes to do, eat, drink, etc... But you're right, we are legit and should not worry about the interview.

Thank you!
dnaleriMalePhilippines2007-11-27 21:17:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussioninterviews and other ?s
Hi all!

How are you? It's been a while since I checked in.

Anyway, I'm in the process of filing I-751 with my spouse and child. The expiration date is December 29, 2007-in a few weeks. I plan to submit the application on December 1 and pay extra to make sure it gets there ASAP. I know this may be a stupid question - As long as they receive the application before Dec 29 I should not worry about not receiving a receipt letter from USCIS before Dec 29, right? If they cashed the check, then that means they have received and I have officially filed.

Also, please anyone confirm this - during interviews couples are interviewed in separate rooms. and after the interviews, their answers to the questions are compared to verify that they are not lying.

I am a bit nervous... I don't know why!

Thank you!

Dnaleri
dnaleriMalePhilippines2007-11-20 18:10:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionconfirmation letter
QUOTE (dnaleri @ Dec 18 2007, 10:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We received a letter, not an NOA, from the USCIS telling our son (it was addressed to him) that he is being included in our petition to remove conditional status. The letter includes their ARC #s, EAC #, and all other info relating to the petition including the confirmation that he can stay and work here for up to one year or while the petition is being processed, whichever comes first.

Also, the check was cashed Dec 13 but only cleared today. Looks like everything is in good order. The only thing is my wife did not receive an NOA or formal notification of receipt. It may have burned up with the mail truck that caught fire last week. I have to verify this and call USCIS.



We received my wife's NOA stating that her conditional status has been extended for one year and that she will receive an appointment from ASC for biometrics.

I'm a little bit confused and please help me. the NOA has this paragraph and I hope you guys had it too.

"If you have not already done so, provide supporting documents to assist USCIS in processing your petition and to establish eligibility to remove the conditional basis of your permanent residence. PLEASE INCLUDE A COPY OF THIS RECEIPT NOTICE WITH ANY SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS YOU SUBMIT. Such evidence may include, but not limited to the following items:

- Lease of joint tenancy or joint ownership of assets
- Joint mortgage agreement or property deed
- Tax returns
- Birth Certificates of children born from the marriage
- Joint policies of life, medical and car insurance."

This is not an RFE, right? This is just a reminder. I will still bring to biometrics what we submitted originally.

good luck all!
dnaleriMalePhilippines2007-12-20 11:18:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionconfirmation letter
We received a letter, not an NOA, from the USCIS telling our son (it was addressed to him) that he is being included in our petition to remove conditional status. The letter includes their ARC #s, EAC #, and all other info relating to the petition including the confirmation that he can stay and work here for up to one year or for as long as the petition is being processed.

Also, the check was cashed Dec 13 but only cleared today. Looks like everything is in good order. The only thing is my wife did not receive an NOA or formal notification of receipt. It may have burned up with the mail truck that caught fire last week. I have to verify this and call USCIS.
dnaleriMalePhilippines2007-12-18 10:46:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionVSC is doing a little work these days
sent ours in Dec 4, received and signed for Dec 5 but up to now they still haven't cashed the check. nothing yet in my account. i hope tomorrow it will clear and i'll get something soon from VSC. Good luck to all!
dnaleriMalePhilippines2007-12-16 22:41:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 in process and cruising??....
QUOTE (ashleyernesto @ Dec 31 2007, 10:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thought I would throw this out there regarding a cruise we've got planned for Aug 2008. We're going to the Mediterrenean (Italy, Greece, Turkey) and we're assuming we won't have our 10 yr GC by then. If that's the case and we're traveling with the expired GC and the 1 yr extension NOA leltter and a Mexican passport will we need to get visas to enter any or all of the countries we'll be visiting? I'm assuming these countries won't accept an expired GC so if traveling on a Mexican passort...how does this work? Does any one out there have personal experience they can share?

Thanks in advance for any information.

A&E



Hamburgapples is correct. Your Green Card is for US entry only. You will need to ask your travel agent or the cruise customer service for the answer. When we went on our cruise for the first time, we had the same questions. The cruise company took care of everything including temporary entry to the countries we visited. As long as you have sufficient identification, you will be ok. Read more about this on your cruise's website or call them and ask.

Good luck!
dnaleriMalePhilippines2008-01-18 11:14:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionextending the extension
QUOTE (mawilson @ Dec 27 2007, 05:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (charlie & yeng @ Dec 27 2007, 05:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Has anyone had to extend their 1 yr extension? If so, please share how its done.

Thanks

Why would you want to? Just file for Naturalization.


One can apply for Naturalization even though one has not been approved for permanent resident status?
dnaleriMalePhilippines2008-01-18 11:19:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionBiometrics on 11-26-07, how long till they decide?
QUOTE (eau_xplain @ Dec 28 2007, 09:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It really depends on how quickly your service center is processing. Perhaps a search for other I-751 filers under VSC will give you a better answer.



Looking at the timelines started by eau_xplain, VSC normally takes over four months. The USCIS website says that as of Dec 14, VSC is processing I-751's received March 1, 2007. This is a ten-month lag.
dnaleriMalePhilippines2008-01-18 11:24:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionIs Conditional Status = Permanent Resident
QUOTE (Kezzie @ Feb 21 2008, 02:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (dnaleri @ Feb 21 2008, 02:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have a question. Maybe it doesn't belong here. My question is; Are K1 holders, who received the conditional status, considered lawful permanent residents with regards to the citizenship application? The N400 guide says LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENT married to and living with a USC for the past three (3) years.

Does this mean we start counting the 3 years from the time conditional status is lifted or from the time conditional status was approved?

I thought after 3 years of marriage (actually, 2 years and 9 months) to USC, regardless of conditional status, he or she can apply for naturalization.

Can someone who went through k1-conditional-lifted-citizenship confirm this, or anyone for this matter?

Thank you!


Look at your greencard... it has on it "Resident Since mm/dd/yyyy" that is the date you need to work from.... so you are eligiable for Citizenship 3 years from that date... the earliest you can apply is 90 days before the 3rd anniversary of your Resident since date.... I have my 3rd wedding anniversary in April 2008 but I am not eligiable for Citizenship until Nov 11 2008 and the earliest I can apply is Aug 11 2008....

Make sense ?

Kez


Thanks Kez! It does make sense. Just wanted someone to confirmation.
dnaleriMalePhilippines2008-02-21 14:19:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionIs Conditional Status = Permanent Resident
I have a question. Maybe it doesn't belong here. My question is; Are K1 holders, who received the conditional status, considered lawful permanent residents with regards to the citizenship application? The N400 guide says LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENT married to and living with a USC for the past three (3) years.

Does this mean we start counting the 3 years from the time conditional status is lifted or from the time conditional status was approved?

I thought after 3 years of marriage (actually, 2 years and 9 months) to USC, regardless of conditional status, he or she can apply for naturalization.

Can someone who went through k1-conditional-lifted-citizenship confirm this, or anyone for this matter?

Thank you!
dnaleriMalePhilippines2008-02-21 14:07:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion12 months and no word from VSC
Anybody in same situation? I checked out the processing time and it said December 20, 2007 - and mine was received December 17, 2007. USCIS did not even send anything saying that they are aware that the one-year extension expired and this is what's going to happen next or it's been extended for one more year. I have to go back and read the letter again - it might have said "valid for 12 months or when application is approved"?

What should I do now?

Also, USCIS customer service is no help. I can't seem to get a person to talk to me... I press 0 and it hangs up. Any advise?

Thanks!
dnaleriMalePhilippines2008-12-18 15:10:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion12 months to the day!
Congrats!

I submitted mine just a few days after yours... I hope I get the same result within the next couple of days. USCIS received mine on December 17, 2007.
dnaleriMalePhilippines2008-12-18 15:16:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionIts been a year, common?
QUOTE (donutconnection @ Jan 9 2009, 03:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Its been a year and no news , What do you think?



I751 Jan 16 2008
NOA1 Jan 29 2008
Biometrics Feb 23 2008
LUD Feb 26 2008


My application was received on December 17, 2008 and nothing still... 1 year and a couple days now. I hope and pray we will get it soon. I wonder what we are considered now since we still don't have any word from them.

Let me know what you'll do so I'll do the same.

Good Luck!


dnaleriMalePhilippines2009-01-09 16:14:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionRenewal of Driver's Licence in NJ
QUOTE (jburge97 @ Apr 28 2009, 11:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Does anyone want to share their experiences renewing their DL in New Jersey with a 1 year extension letter while they are waiting for their 10 year GC? I sent my 751 in to VSC in January, and my DL expires in July. Will I be able to renew or is the infamous MVC in NJ going to cause me trouble? Any advice appreciated!


Yes. Just bring all documents required by the 6-point verification system plus your old green card and extension letter. If after one year you still have not received your permanent green card, have your passport stamped with I-551 to prove your status as green card holder.

MVC did not give us a hard time.

Good luck!
dnaleriMalePhilippines2009-04-28 12:29:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionNo 10yr GC, 1 yr extention expiring...
QUOTE (Leah @ Jun 27 2009, 11:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Four months ago I called the uscis telling them that my one year extention will expired in August and the lady told me that my one year extention is good for a year and I don't have to worry about my status, because I told her that it's been more than 6 months and still not receive my 10yr GC. She then told me that the processing takes a year not 6 months and their system has problem from the backlog. But until now, I still don't have my 10yr GC. I'm getting worried. I tried to call them again this month but there's no way I can speak to a live person, so I made an InfoPass today and my appointment will be on July 10th. Hopefully I'll get another extention or the 10yr GC.

Any one of you here is on the same status?


Nothing to worry about but for documentation purposes better to get an I-551 stamp on your passport. Make sure your passport is not expired or expiring. That stamp is useful for renewing drivers license and other documentation requirements. Also, on the 13th month after filing send a letter to the ombudsman. find one of my posts under DNALERI, it has info on how to reach ombudsman. I got my green card after writing to the ombudsman for help. We waited 16 months.

Good luck!
dnaleriMalePhilippines2009-06-28 14:39:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionstill nothing... 16 months now
QUOTE (TiffandDai @ Apr 28 2009, 07:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We contacted our local congresswoman's office, we got a response from USCIS within about 3 weeks, granted it was an RFE but at least that means it wasn't gathering dust anymore....


About 2 weeks after I got a letter from the Ombudsman, we got approved. Thanks guys!
dnaleriMalePhilippines2009-06-24 14:59:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionstill nothing... 16 months now
QUOTE (jasminelily @ Apr 23 2009, 04:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
CIS Ombudsman - Case Problems

When Should I Submit a Case Problem to CIS Ombudsman?
You should contact the CIS Ombudsman if you have an ongoing or immediate issue with USCIS, such as:

-You are facing, or are about to face, an immediate adverse action or impact, an emergency or any other type of significant hardship caused by an action/inaction/delay in processing by USCIS, or a problem, which could not be resolved through the normal processes provided for by USCIS;
-Your case experienced processing delays beyond anticipated processing times;
-You will incur, or are about to incur, significant and unusual costs (including fees for professional representation that are not normally incurred);
-Have not received a response or resolution within the anticipated time frames as published by USCIS.

http://www.dhs.gov/x...orial_0497.shtm


Thank you very much jasminelily! I am going to file this and send it ASAP. You would think that they would contact me at least if there were problems. Or give me some kind of update as to what is going on with the case. I did not get any RFE's from USCIS. I got the NOA, bio appt for me, bio appt for my son, that's it. NO RFE.
dnaleriMalePhilippines2009-04-28 10:45:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionstill nothing... 16 months now
Hello guys... we submitted our application to remove conditional status back in December 2007 but have not received a decision - it's been 16 months.

We went to USCIS Newark to get the stamp on the passport to prove legal status. We got that... but no one there could tell us what is going on.

In January 2009, we received a fingerprint request for our son - 12 months after submission of application. Our son is only 5 years old so I don't think they'd need to do FBI background check on him. I think the delay was because they did not have our son's fingerprint. I hope it won't take another 12 months from January 2009.

Anyway, the officer there told us that my wife can apply for citizenship even if she doesn't have her permanent green card. The only problem with this is that it will further delay the green card process. Of course, if she gets the citizenship then they'll save money on not having to produce her green card, so they want the green card to wait for citizenship result.

Should I contact my senator? How do you do this?

Thank you!

DNALERI
dnaleriMalePhilippines2009-04-23 15:35:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionE-mail from USCIS
QUOTE (milesinfront @ Jul 1 2009, 02:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have only received the mailed approval notice - no touches or emails since biometrics. I'll wait and see if I get a similar email - I was approved June 22.



Same thing happened to us. We got letters in the mail first and the green card before they updated the website or sent us email.
dnaleriMalePhilippines2009-07-01 14:18:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionConditional GC Approved without Interview
QUOTE (honeyblonde @ May 23 2008, 10:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Adding us and updating for Kaydee as requested.


UserName....Service Center...I-751 Date....NOA Date.....Biometrics....Interview......Approved...Remarks

Service Centre NEBRASKA

RussianGal........NSC........01/19/07......01/24/07......02/28/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
Kearinne..........NSC........04/09/07......04/30/07......06/02/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
GKSYD1............NSC........07/25/07......07/26/07......09/06/07........none.........09/12/07
annelizabeth......NSC > CSC..08/15/07......08/17/07......09/28/07........none.........01/26/08
maguilart.........NSC > CSC..08/29/07......08/30/07......10/26/07........none.........11/30/07
Kitty0657.........NSC > CSC..08/31/07......09/02/07......10/26/07........none.........12/01/07
FVA...............NSC > CSC..09/10/07......10/03/07......11/01/07........none.........12/03/07
Michaelp..........NSC > CSC..10/09/07......10/11/07......12/05/07........none.........12/11/07
RaspberrySwirl....NSC > CSC..11/26/07......11/27/07......__/__/__......__/__/__.......__/__/__
Ron's_Wifey.......NSC > CSC..11/28/07......12/30/07......__/__/__......__/__/__.......__/__/__
edandying.........NSC > CSC..12/31/07......01/04/08......01/31/08........none.........04/07/08
kaydee457.........NSC > CSC..02/07/08......02/11/08......03/07/08........none.........05/20/08
Minfay............NSC > CSC..04/01/08......04/03/08......05/02/08......__/__/__.......__/__/__


Service Centre VERMONT

Gringa............VSC........04/27/07......05/24/07......06/22/07........none.........10/24/07
stef and kel..... VSC........05/29/07......06/06/07......07/09/07........none.........12/07/07
thea..............VSC........06/09/07......06/25/07......07/06/07........none.........01/04/08
GalyasTorpedo.....VSC........07/23/07......08/08/07......09/21/07........none.........04/29/08
Alexpo............VSC........07/27/07......__/__/__......__/__/__......__/__/__.......__/__/__
Gemma12nel........VSC........08/07/07......09/04/07......10/02/07........none.........03/28/08
misterscn.........VSC........08/13/07......08/25/07......09/21/07........none.........02/19/08
DougandNancy......VSC........09/01/07......09/06/07......09/22/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
Nina C............VSC........09/13/07......10/04/07......11/01/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
rrp...............VSC........09/27/07......10/14/07......11/09/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
Supersonic........VSC........10/09/07......10/10/07......11/29/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
gatorubio.........VSC........10/31/07......11/05/07......12/13/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
dnaleri...........VSC........12/04/07......12/19/07......01/12/08......__/__/__.......__/__/__
Hopeful...........VSC........12/21/07......01/03/08......02/15/08......__/__/__.......__/__/__
Lissa04...........VSC........12/26/07......__/__/__......__/__/__......__/__/__.......__/__/__
kenk3z............VSC........12/31/07......01/03/08......02/14/08......__/__/__.......__/__/__
mawilson..........VSC........01/14/08......01/16/08......02/25/08......__/__/__.......__/__/__
Kanyiri,..........VSC........01/29/08......02/05/08......03/12/08......__/__/__.......__/__/__
merci08...........VSC........02/14/08......02/26/08......03/18/08......__/__/__.......__/__/__
l.j./ 1999........VSC........04/08/08......04/16/08......05/31/08......__/__/__.......__/__/__


Service Center TEXAS

6901..............TSC > CSC..07/09/07......07/24/07......09/12/07........none.........09/20/07
Mahal.............TSC > CSC..07/27/07......07/27/07......09/28/07........none.........11/22/07
Jo1973............TSC > CSC..07/27/07......08/20/07......09/21/07........none.........11/01/07
Metta.............TSC > CSC..08/04/07......08/30/07......09/28/07........none.........11/28/07
guapitoyguapita77.TSC > CSC..08/14/07......08/30/07......10/12/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
eau_xplain........TSC > CSC..08/18/07......08/21/07......10/11/07........none.........11/14/07
marksala..........TSC > CSC..08/21/07......08/24/07......09/28/07........none.........11/26/07
crommm............TSC...CSC..09/26/07......09/27/07......11/17/07........none.........01/09/08
BETTI29...........TSC > CSC..10/05/07......10/06/07......12/15/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
AlNRosa...........TSC > CSC..10/22/07......__/__/__......12/21/07........none.........05/07/08
RichardS..........TSC > CSC..11/05/07......11/08/07......01/08/08........none.........03/26/08
Kajikit...........TSC > VSC..12/10/07......12/27/07......__/__/__......__/__/__.......__/__/__
xtin..............TSC > VSC..01/08/08......01/26/08......02/22/08......__/__/__.......__/__/__
micius............TSC > VSC..01/15/08......01/18/08......02/23/08......__/__/__.......__/__/__
Kathryn41.........TSC > VSC..02/28/08......__/__/__......04/19/08......__/__/__.......__/__/__
ramc75............TSC > VSC..03/04/08......__/__/__......04/19/08......__/__/__.......__/__/__
Jayde.............TSC > VSC .03/11/08......03/21/08......04/22/08......__/__/__.......__/__/__
sukie175..........TSC........04/08/08......__/__/__......__/__/__......__/__/__.......__/__/__
honeyblonde.......TSC > VSC..04/09/08......05/13/08......05/07/08......__/__/__.......__/__/__
mcmpd.............TSC........05/01/08......__/__/__......__/__/__......__/__/__.......__/__/__


Service Center CALIFORNIA

BASIL.............CSC........07/28/07......__/__/__......09/07/07........none.........09/17/07
gandagirl505......CSC........08/08/07......08/08/07......09/19/07........none.........10/31/07
Ca_babe...........CSC........08/16/07......08/17/07......09/28/07........none.........11/15/07
edisheri..........CSC........09/17/07......10/14/07......10/23/07........none.........01/29/08
Hawco.............CSC........10/__/07......10/15/07......01/04/08......__/__/__.......__/__/__
bryand1...........CSC........11/17/07......11/19/07......12/26/07........none.........01/31/08
Babonsi...........CSC........11/17/07......11/19/07......01/04/08........none.........02/01/08
samsbs............CSC........11/26/07......12/13/07......01/03/08........none.........03/27/08
Jasman0717........CSC........12/14/07......12/20/07......01/17/08........none.........05/08/08
a great person....CSC........01/02/08......01/15/08......01/31/08........none.........04/07/08
aussie angel......CSC........03/12/08......03/17/08......04/16/08......__/__/__.......__/__/__
newoption.........CSC........03/27/08......03/31/08......04/26/08......__/__/__.......__/__/__



it looks like I'm not the only one from VSC that hasn't received any news. I was expecting news from VSC in April. What is going on with VSC.
dnaleriMalePhilippines2008-06-02 13:12:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionConditional GC Approved without Interview
UserName....Service Center...I-751 Date....NOA Date.....Biometrics....Interview......Approved...Remarks

Service Centre NEBRASKA
Kearinne..........NSC........04/09/07......04/30/07......06/02/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
GKSYD1............NSC........07/25/07......07/26/07......09/06/07........none.........09/12/07
annelizabeth......NSC > CSC..08/15/07......08/17/07......09/28/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
maguilart.........NSC > CSC..08/29/07......08/30/07......10/26/07........none.........11/30/07
Kitty0657.........NSC > CSC..08/31/07......09/02/07......10/26/07........none.........12/01/07
FVA...............NSC > CSC..09/10/07......10/03/07......11/01/07........none.........12/03/07
Michaelp..........NSC > CSC..10/09/07......10/11/07......12/05/07........none.........12/11/07
RaspberrySwirl....NSC > CSC..11/26/07......11/27/07......__/__/__......__/__/__.......__/__/__
Ron's_Wifey.......NSC > CSC..11/28/07......12/30/07......__/__/__......__/__/__.......__/__/__
edandying.........NSC > CSC..12/31/07......01/04/08......__/__/__......__/__/__.......__/__/__


Service Centre VERMONT

Gringa............VSC........04/27/07......05/24/07......06/22/07........none.........10/24/07
stef and kel..... VSC........05/29/07......06/06/07......07/09/07........none.........12/07/07
thea..............VSC........06/09/07......06/25/07......07/06/07........none.........01/04/08
GALYASTORPEDO.....VSC........07/24/07......08/24/07......09/08/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
Alexpo............VSC........07/27/07......__/__/__......__/__/__......__/__/__.......__/__/__
Gemma12nel........VSC........08/07/07......09/04/07......10/02/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
misterscn.........VSC........08/13/07......08/25/07......09/21/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
DougandNancy......VSC........09/01/07......09/06/07......09/22/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
Nina C............VSC........09/13/07......10/04/07......11/01/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
rrp...............VSC........09/27/07......10/14/07......11/09/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
Supersonic........VSC........10/09/07......10/10/07......11/29/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
gatorubio.........VSC........10/31/07......11/05/07......12/13/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
dnaleri...........VSC........12/04/07......12/19/07......01/12/08......__/__/__.......__/__/__
Hopeful...........VSC........12/21/07......01/03/08/.....__/__/__......__/__/__.......__/__/__
Lissa04...........VSC........12/26/07......__/__/__/.....__/__/__......__/__/__.......__/__/__
mawilson..........VSC........01/14/08......__/__/__/.....__/__/__......__/__/__.......__/__/__

Service Center TEXAS

6901..............TSC > CSC..07/09/07......07/24/07......09/12/07........none.........09/20/07
Mahal.............TSC > CSC..07/27/07......07/27/07......09/28/07........none.........11/22/07
Jo1973............TSC > CSC..07/27/07......08/20/07......09/21/07........none.........11/01/07
Metta.............TSC > CSC..08/04/07......08/30/07......09/28/07........none.........11/28/07
guapitoyguapita77.TSC > CSC..08/14/07......08/30/07......10/12/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
eau_xplain........TSC > CSC..08/18/07......08/21/07......10/11/07........none.........11/14/07
marksala..........TSC > CSC..08/21/07......08/24/07......09/28/07........none.........11/26/07
crommm............TSC...CSC..09/26/07......09/27/07......11/17/07........none.........01/09/08
BETTI29...........TSC > CSC..10/05/07......10/06/07......12/15/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
AlNRosa...........TSC > CSC..10/22/07......__/__/__......12/21/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
RichardS..........TSC > CSC..11/05/07......11/08/07......01/08/08......__/__/__.......__/__/__
Kajikit...........TSC > vSC..12/10/07......12/27/07......__/__/__......__/__/__.......__/__/__
micius............TSC........01/15/08......__/__/__......__/__/__......__/__/__.......__/__/__


Service Center CALIFORNIA

BASIL.............CSC........07/28/07......__/__/__......09/07/07........none.........09/17/07
gandagirl505......CSC........08/08/07......08/08/07......09/19/07........none.........10/31/07
Ca_babe...........CSC........08/16/07......08/17/07......09/28/07........none.........11/15/07
edisheri..........CSC........09/17/07......10/14/07......10/23/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
Babonsi...........CSC........11/17/07......11/19/07......01/04/08......__/__/__.......__/__/__
samsbs............CSC........11/26/07......12/13/07......01/03/08......__/__/__.......__/__/__
Jasman0717........CSC........12/14/07......12/20/07......01/17/08......__/__/__.......__/__/__


Anyone here know about derivatives? Do derivatives (children included in application) have separate biometrics appointment than the principal applicant? My wife, principal applicant, received the appointment and had the biometrics done this weekend. I asked the person there about my son and he said that my son will receive his own appointment. Is this true? Can anyone confirm? Thank you!

It looks like VSC is the only that takes over a month from biometrics to approval. VSC is taking over four months.

Edited by dnaleri, 16 January 2008 - 11:01 PM.

dnaleriMalePhilippines2008-01-16 22:58:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionConditional GC Approved without Interview
Updating to add our NOA received today, 12/19/07.

Thank you eau xplain for adding me.

UserName....Service Center...I-751 Date....NOA Date.....Biometrics....Interview......Approved...Remarks

Service Centre NEBRASKA
Kearinne..........NSC........04/09/07......04/30/07......06/02/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
GKSYD1............NSC........07/25/07......07/26/07......09/06/07........none.........09/12/07
annelizabeth......NSC > CSC..08/15/07......08/17/07......09/28/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
maguilart.........NSC > CSC..08/29/07......08/30/07......10/26/07........none.........11/30/07
Kitty0657.........NSC > CSC..08/31/07......09/02/07......10/26/07........none.........12/01/07
FVA...............NSC > CSC..09/10/07......10/03/07......11/01/07........none.........12/03/07
Michaelp..........NSC > CSC..10/09/07......10/11/07......12/05/07........none.........12/11/07

Service Centre VERMONT

Gringa............VSC........04/27/07......05/24/07......06/22/07........none.........10/24/07
stef and kel..... VSC........05/29/07......06/06/07......07/09/07........none.........12/07/07
thea..............VSC........06/09/07......06/25/07......07/06/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
GALYASTORPEDO.....VSC........07/24/07......08/24/07......09/08/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
Alexpo............VSC........07/27/07......__/__/__......__/__/__......__/__/__.......__/__/__
Gemma12nel........VSC........08/07/07......09/04/07......10/02/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
misterscn.........VSC........08/13/07......08/25/07......09/21/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
DougandNancy......VSC........09/01/07......09/06/07......09/22/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
Nina C............VSC........09/13/07......10/04/07......11/01/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
rrp...............VSC........09/27/07......10/14/07......11/09/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
Supersonic........VSC........10/09/07......10/10/07......11/29/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
gatorubio.........VSC........10/31/07......11/05/07......12/13/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
dnaleri...........VSC........12/04/07......12/19/07......__/__/__......__/__/__.......__/__/__

Service Center TEXAS

6901..............TSC > CSC..07/09/07......07/24/07......09/12/07........none.........09/20/07
Mahal.............TSC > CSC..07/27/07......07/27/07......09/28/07........none.........11/22/07
Jo1973............TSC > CSC..07/27/07......08/20/07......09/21/07........none.........11/01/07
Metta.............TSC > CSC..08/04/07......08/30/07......09/28/07........none.........11/28/07
guapitoyguapita77.TSC > CSC..08/14/07......08/30/07......10/12/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
eau_xplain........TSC > CSC..08/18/07......08/21/07......10/11/07........none.........11/14/07
marksala..........TSC > CSC..08/21/07......08/24/07......09/28/07........none.........11/26/07
crommm............TSC...CSC..09/26/07......09/27/07......11/17/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
BETTI29...........TSC > CSC..10/05/07......10/06/07......12/15/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
AlNRosa...........TSC > CSC..10/22/07......__/__/__......12/21/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
RichardS..........TSC > CSC..11/05/07......11/08/07......01/08/08......__/__/__.......__/__/__

Service Center CALIFORNIA

BASIL.............CSC........07/28/07......__/__/__......09/07/07........none.........09/17/07
gandagirl505......CSC........08/08/07......08/08/07......09/19/07........none.........10/31/07
Ca_babe...........CSC........08/16/07......08/17/07......09/28/07........none.........11/15/07
edisheri..........CSC........09/17/07......10/14/07......10/23/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
Babonsi...........CSC........11/17/07......11/19/07......01/04/08......__/__/__.......__/__/__
Jasman0717........CSC........11/23/07......__/__/__......__/__/__......__/__/__.......__/__/__
samsbs............CSC........11/26/07......12/13/07......__/__/__......__/__/__.......__/__/__

Edited by dnaleri, 20 December 2007 - 10:36 AM.

dnaleriMalePhilippines2007-12-20 10:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmedical manila???
well, bring medical history of yourself and kids... vaccination records for everybody... and healthy bodies...

but i told my wife to bring everything... birth certificates... medical records... even the stuff that were required for the interview... everything that was asked for in the packet.

good luck!
dnaleriMalePhilippines2006-02-03 23:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 childs passport photo
get him a passport though for the travel. no passport photo yet for the I-129F. good luck!
dnaleriMalePhilippines2006-02-03 22:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPregnant while wating for K-1 interview
the pregnancy does not affect your chances at all... but i think if you have a child with the petitioner, it increases your chances, even slightly, especially if you can prove the child is his... (birth certificate) this was our case and i also think this because of the LIFE Act which roughly says that families should not be separated due to process of immigration.

i thought it helped my wife's case. and you know what's funny? the interviewer ask questions about our son more than she asked my wife about us. how old is he? what do you feed him that made him a big baby? where is your dad? to which my son answered "jiosey" (New Jersey).
dnaleriMalePhilippines2006-02-03 23:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLet me get this straight...
pictures of beneficiary's children are not required at this point...
dnaleriMalePhilippines2006-02-03 22:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1 visa
now a days, USCIS is very strict about illegal aliens... just be careful if you plan to be one... i hope you are not using the fiance(e) visa so you can come here faster and easier. forgive me if i'm wrong...
dnaleriMalePhilippines2006-02-03 23:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPregnancy While Waiting for K-1
i'm no expert on this but should the baby be born before the interview... all you need to do is sign the BC acknowledging paternity and all will be well... it would probably help your case even more since you two have a baby together... as far as the K1 petition... you should inform USCIS that you want to add a dependent beneficiary (your child) to the petition. it will not cost more to add the kid. worry about his citizenship when they are here.

if the US Embassy in a country with high rates of fraud approved our case, then there is no reason why yours won't get approve in her country, assuming it does not have a high rate of fraud. As i have written in another thread... i believe my son helped the process... having a son together proves your love (not always) in this context to the interviewer... but then again... i could have just been lucky or blessed by God for the speedy processing and approval of everything.

good luck and congrats on your bundle of joy...

Edited by dnaleri, 12 February 2006 - 09:54 PM.

dnaleriMalePhilippines2006-02-12 21:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Manila Question
my wife paid PhP200 per visa, C.O.D., to Mindanao. PatientlyWaiting answered your questions accurately.

good luck!
dnaleriMalePhilippines2006-02-12 22:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa ( Fiancee has unmarried child under 21)
alien relative -- immigrant visa.

you have to include her children on the I-129F. in one of the forms that you or she will get, you/she will be asked which of the listed children are actually going to travel on K2. i'm sure you know this already.

good luck!
dnaleriMalePhilippines2006-03-22 22:11:00