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Philippinespolice clearance - singapore
QUOTE (larryandlizel @ Mar 13 2008, 05:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (TinTin and Samby @ Mar 13 2008, 12:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (adobocrazy @ Mar 12 2008, 01:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks so much for the replies. I will try to start on this as soon as possible. But it
seems that it cannot be sent until the NOA2 and packet 4 is approved and delivered.
This procedure seems so ridiculous that it cannot be checked on as part of the NBI or immigration approval
I hope you finally got your visa approved airich.

thanks again everyone


Adobocrazy,

There is absolutely NO NEED TO wait for the NOA2. In fact, if you wait that long, you very well may not have the CNCC from Singapore in time for your embassy interview. Just go to the Singapore web site, follow the instructions to fill out their form, include the required additional documentation and the bank draft. Send it away today. Don't wait.

Regards,
Samby



Samby,

Hello. I am curious what documentation you provided to the Singapore police dept. to show proof that you needed to obtain a CNCC? I have read other posts where the CNCC would not be issued until the appointment letter was faxed over because they wanted proof that another governmental agency was requesting a police clearance. We just about have all of our documentation ready to go; I was just waiting on the letter from the Embassy. Thanks for your insights on this process!

Thanks,
Larry



Hi Larry,

Sorry for the late reply. Here is the email (first is on bottom, last is on top) I sent to the Singapore authorities and their reply. I sent via FedEx from the Philippines and had no problem. The CNCC was returned via registered mail. Total time from send to receive was about 5 weeks. Let me know if I can help further. Good luck! -Samby


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________________________________________
From: XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 3:16 AM
To: 'SPF_CID_CNCC@spf.gov.sg'
Cc: 'SPF_Feedback_MAYCI@spf.gov.sg'
Subject: RE: (SR#: SR/2007/1017/1-7HUNH) - Activity #XXXXX:

Dear Sir:

I want to thank you most kindly for your prompt and clear reply to my inquiry. This level of excellent customer service is most appreciated by me.

Sincerely,
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
________________________________________
From: SPF CID CNCC [mailto:SPF_CID_CNCC@spf.gov.sg]
Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 8:40 AM
To: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Cc: SPF_Feedback_MAYCI@spf.gov.sg
Subject: (SR#: SR/2007/1017/1-7HUNH) - Activity # - XXXXXXXX:

Dear Sir,

I refer to your email of 17/10/07.

Please note that the document mentioned is acceptable,

As for the payment, you may use a cheque, if you have any that is acceptable by DBS Singapore. The National Philippines Bank do issue bank draft in Singapore dollars.

We do not have service in credit payments for oversea applicants.

CNCC OFFICE
CID/CRO
SINGAPORE
Kumary

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From: XXXXXXXXXXX
Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2007 6:54 PM
To: SPF_CID_CNCC@spf.gov.sg
Subject: Application for Certificate of No Criminal Conviction (CNCC)

17 October 2007

RE: Application for Certificate of No Criminal Conviction (CNCC)

Good Day:

I am a US Citizen sponsoring a Filipino Citizen for a US Immigration Visa (K-1). The US Embassy in Manila has informed us that Miss XXXXXXXXX, a Filipino Citizen, is required to obtain a Police Clearance document from Singapore where she lived in 2004-2005 during her Academic Work Training program. This is required because she was in Singapore for “6 months or longer”.

I have 2 questions regarding the form and requirements for this document.

1. Requirement number 6 on your Application form states:

6. Applicant must produce documentary proof from foreign immigration/government bodies or
embassies to show proof that the certificate is required by such authority.


In addition, your web site at http://www.spf.gov.s...cert_issued.htm states:

>>Documentary proof from the immigration authority requiring the certificate. (A print out of the application requirements is not acceptable.)


I am planning on submitting a copy of the official USA Government Notice of Action (NOA-1) showing the visa application for Miss XXXXXXXXX in process along with the documented US Embassy requirement for the Police Clearances from all countries where the individual has resided “6 months or longer”. Is this documentation acceptable to you?

2. Your stated fee required for application from abroad is S$50. You indicate this should be sent via a “bank draft”. But, how would we get a bank draft in the Philippines that is payable in Singapore Dollars? All banks we have visited say that is not possible. Do you accept USA Credit Cards? Can you suggest a means by which we can meet your requirement given that we are in the Philippines?

Thank you very much for your prompt attention and reply to these 2 questions.

Sincerely,
XXXXXXXXX

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TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-14 08:47:00
Philippinespolice clearance - singapore
QUOTE (adobocrazy @ Mar 12 2008, 01:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks so much for the replies. I will try to start on this as soon as possible. But it
seems that it cannot be sent until the NOA2 and packet 4 is approved and delivered.
This procedure seems so ridiculous that it cannot be checked on as part of the NBI or immigration approval
I hope you finally got your visa approved airich.

thanks again everyone


Adobocrazy,

There is absolutely NO NEED TO wait for the NOA2. In fact, if you wait that long, you very well may not have the CNCC from Singapore in time for your embassy interview. Just go to the Singapore web site, follow the instructions to fill out their form, include the required additional documentation and the bank draft. Send it away today. Don't wait.

Regards,
Samby

Edited by TinTin and Samby, 13 March 2008 - 01:03 AM.

TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-13 01:02:00
Philippinespolice clearance - singapore
If they were over 16 years of age when in another country for 6 monthe or more, then YES, it is required. It does not matter the reason for being there: work, school, extended vacation, etc.

In Singapore, a Police Clearance is called a CNCC (Certificate of No Criminal Conviction). Below is the link with more info and form/instructions for requesting, It took about 5 weeks for ours to come in the mail.

Calling the Singapore consulate in Manila didnt really help...in fact, we got some incorrect information from them initially.

Getting a Bank Draft in Singapore Dollars was IMPOSSIBLE in the philippines - even from the suggested banks given by the Singapore Consulate in Manila. However, it was so easy in the US. We also got ours from a Wells Fargo bank branch.

This web site has all the information you need to file the form and additional required documentation. For the requirement of "US Gov't documented Reason for CNCC Request", I made an inquiry via email to the Singapore Police (email addy available at link below) and we received a very courteous and prompt reply via email. (I try to keep things written when interacting with individuals for ths process whose first language is not English. It seems to have increased understanding, decreased the number of communication iterations required and generally decresed our stress level.)

The K1 Visa requirements listing on the mnl.usmbssy.gov was sufficient for inclusion to cover the "documented reason for the requested CNCC).

http://www.spf.gov.s...police_cncc.htm

All in all, it was a much smoother process than say dealing with NSO or DFA here in the Philippines. Good Luck to you.

Warm Regards,
Samby

Edited by TinTin and Samby, 12 March 2008 - 09:54 AM.

TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-12 09:50:00
Philippinespick up visa
QUOTE (Sheriff Uling @ Apr 17 2008, 12:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Slide the Consular Officer fifty bucks... jest.gif


You've been too "Filipinized", Sheriff!! Hahaha. smile.gif

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-04-18 06:30:00
Philippinespick up visa
Completely agree that the request should be in written form. Hand it to the embassy consul at the end of the interview and explain that this is a request to personally pick up the visa package. As others have said above, the processing time (assuming all requirements are done, including doc verification) is 2 to 3 business days.

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-04-17 13:25:00
Philippinescommunication situation
In my experience in living in the Philippines, this is very much a cultural issue. Step by Step process driven americans will almost always get frustrated in dealing with Filipinos, whether at the Department Store, the Electric Company office, friends or family...including your SO. This will take time and effort on both of your parts to overcome. You will have to learn to deal with more ambiguity and she will have to learn to be more precise and responsive. Somewhere in the middle, you guys will find the right "common ground" that works for you. Good Luck to you both.

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-04-17 13:35:00
PhilippinesVisa in Hand!!
Congrats, Congrats!!!
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-04-17 14:08:00
PhilippinesDOCUMENT VERIFICATION/DELBROS
QUOTE (true @ Apr 4 2008, 03:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
On my packet they never say i should pay doc. verification that's why i am so shocked when im in the USEM after my interview they ask me to pay 650p for doc. verification and 250p for visa delivery fee really confusing a lot and now it's been 3 weeks past by and haven't have my visa yet...
That documents verification can cause refusal?



Most likely not REFUSAL, just DELAY. Of course if they find any actual discrepancies after completing the Doc Verification, then they will have other questions...but this is not the common problem. The common problem is the DELAY caused by the Manila Embassy not following their own process and getting the Dov Verfication completed BEFORE the applicant interviews.....grrrrr.....

As DavidMae says, the thing we have to do is to call and call and pester the embassey to ensure that they are doing their work as they should be - IN ADVANCE - so that the doc verification will be completed by the time of the embassy interview. That's what we did...It was a pain to keep calling and faxing them, but I am sure that if I had not, we would not have gotten the good news that our Doc Verfication was completed already when we went to our interview today.

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-04-04 10:14:00
PhilippinesTinTin and I arrived in Los Angeles 24 April 2008
Hi All,

Just wanted to let everyone know that TinTin and I flew out of Manila, via Taipei, to Los Angeles on EVA Air Thursday 24 April 2008. Here are some details:

1. EVA Air - the airline I always use when flying to Manila, once again proved to be a good choice. For around $700 you can get a one way ticket to LAX in their Deluxe Class cabin (This is basically half way between international Coach and International Business Class. The extra Seat Room is great. The long trip from Taipei to LAX is flown by Boeing 777 aircraft which all have the personal entertainment option with movies on demand, etc. Service is friendly and un rushed. Taipei is an efficient and clean airporit, but a but too sterile IMHO.

2. POE: We got off the plane and where to the Immigration Lines ahead of most people on board (another benefit of the Deluxe Class tickets). We both went to the US Citizen Line. TinTin and I walked up to the counter together when it was out turn. I handed the agent my passport and said that TinTin was arriving today to the USA on her K1 Visa and asked if she could go through this (S Citizen) line with me? Agent said "No Problem". Agent stamped my passport and Customs Declaration Form, asked me if TinTin spoke English (answer: very well) and said I could just wait at the end of the counter for her. He then proceded with TinTin's processing. He took her passport, Customs Declaration Form and her Immigration Visa Package. He opened the package. Had TinTIn make a fingerprint scan of her left and right index fingers and then asked a serious of questions. He was quite thorough in his review of her Document Package, mostly asking the same kinds of questions that the US Consel Officer asked at the Embassy in Manila. He spent a total of about 15 minutes with TinTin. After his questions, he stamped her Customs Declaration Form, her Passport and attached her I-94 card to her passport. That was it! No secondary processing. All processing done right there by the same officer in line - total of only 15 minutes. TinTin came down the line, I welcomed her to America (the Immigration Officer did not). I quickly checked the stamped information in her passport to ensure there were no mistakes by the immigration officer. and we were off to wait for our baggage at Carousel 3!

3. Customs: We handed our stamped Customes Declaration Forms to the Customs agent who barely glanced at them and we were through and out the door in 5 minutes. Total time from deplaning to getting on the Rental Car Bus was less than 1 hour. smile.gif

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-04-26 09:16:00
PhilippinesFilipinas
QUOTE (Mister Fancypants @ Nov 24 2007, 01:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sheriff Uling @ Nov 23 2007, 02:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok... Ok... Let's just mark me down as being an admirer of Asian booty... wub.gif Oppsss, I really meant beauty... blush.gif Please forgive my Freudian slip... tongue.gif

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling



Asian booty? I thought it was a fact that Asian women have no butts. tongue.gif Buhdunkadunk is not a word you'll find in any Asian dictionary.


Well, Steven, you obviously haven't met TinTin yet!! hehehe biggrin.gif

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-16 11:22:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionFilipinos who naturalized...
Having researched RA9225 for nearly a year, I can say that it is absolutely 100% consistant with all other things related to the Philippine Government - A hugely illogical, inconsistant and ambiguously worded mess! :ranting:

Here is what I have concluded after reading hundreds of documents on the subject:

1. Filipino law has been in the past (before RA9225) and STILL CURRENTLY IS TODAY (after RA9225) that any Filipino Citizen who becomes a Naturalized Citizen of a foreign country (Foreign - ie NOT Philippines) automatically loses their Filipino Citizenship, by that act of naturalization, effective immediately. This is still the law today.

2. Before RA9225, there was no (easy) way to reverse this loss of Filipino Citizenship.

3. RA9226 put in place an Administrative Process, which allows Filipinos to reverse this loss of Filipino Citizenship by doing 3 (relatively) simple things: a) Pay a small fee, b) sign a simple form stating your intention to reverse the loss of Filipino Citizenship that has occurred) and c) Swear an Oath stating the same to a duly authorized Philippine Government Representative (in Country at BIR, Out of Country at Embassy/Consulate).

4. The Administrative Process put in place by RA9225 provided for retroactive curing (e.g. Reversal) of Filipino Citizenship loss that occurred prior to the passage of RA9225. Therefore, a Filipino who lost their Filipino Citizenship by being Naturalized as a Citizen of a Foreign country (- ie NOT Philippines) 20 years ago, say in 1991, can use the same 3 step Administrative Process to "Reaquire" their Filipino Citizenship in 2011 as someone who lost their Filipino Citizenship by being Naturalized as a Citizen of a Foreign country 1 month ago in 2011.

In summary, what this really means is that the wording used in RA9225 - Reaquire or "RETAIN" is simply poor and the source of tons of confusion. There is no "preemptive" way to "RETAIN" Filipino Citizenship via the RA9225 Administrative Process. In all cases, Filipino Citizenship is "lost" at the moment of the act of Naturalization to a Foreign Country. The only difference is how long this loss exists for - 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, 1 year, 10 years, etc. The answer to that question is simply the timeline between the Naturalization Act with the Foreign Country and the execution of the Administratve Process of RA 9225.

Regarding benefits of using RA9225 to reacquire Filipino Citizenship, there are several, but these seem to be the most popular:

a) Right to own (unrestricted amounts) of real property in the Philippines
b) Right to engage in business and/or practice one’s profession
c) Right to travel with a Philippine passport (A Philippine passport allows the holder to travel to member-nations of the ASEAN without a visa - Vietnam is a good example difference from US Passport)
d) Right to have Permanent Resident/ Citizenship benefits extend to one’s spouse/children
e) Right to vote in Philippine elections
f) Right to hold public office (some restrictions at Policy Level Positions)

The best documentation on this topic I have found after reading hundreds and hundreds of official and unofficial documents is http://askthepinoy.blogspot.com.

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2011-09-18 04:44:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionApplying for citizenship/moving soon
Congrats on the new job!

As I understand your post, you are NOT changing your Permanent Residence. It will continue to be where it has been and currently is. People take jobs all the time that require them to travel. Sometimes that travel is short, sometimes it is extended. But it has nothing to do with the location of your Permanent Residence. Remember, "Physical Location" does NOT define "Permanent Residence". In fact, there is nothing about your situation that would even be relevant to the USCIS for anything - including for a Naturalization Application.

Good Luck to you.

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2011-09-28 20:18:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionCan I apply for Citizenship from date of marriage or date of Permanent Residencey?

Apply common sense.

George, a Yankee, marries Emma, a Brit. The year is 1961. They live in Yorkshire, happily, and retire in 2011.

After retirement they decide that they've had enough of the rain and would like to live out their final days in Florida.
George files an I-130 for his wife of 40 years and she receives an IR-1 visa with which she enters the U.S. on July 1, 2011.

Here is the question for you, Kirsty, and please don't let me down here:

Is Emma eligible for U.S. citizenship on July 2, the very next day, because she is married to George for over 40 years?

I know it's a tricky one, so sleep on it.


Only problem with this analogy, Just Bob, is that not everyone on this site will necessarily understand that "Yankee" means "US Citizen".... :no:
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2011-10-04 09:20:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionExpeditious naturalization - 319(b) american company definition
You may be focusing too much on the definition of American Ownership and not enough on the much more restrictive requirement of the Nature of the Business that the Firm is engaged in. This special avenue to expedite Naturalization is not available to simple Ex-Pat employees of large MultiNational ("American") firms like IBM, HP, Ford, etc, etc. It is only available to overseas based employees of Firms that are specifically "engaged in the development of foreign trade and commerce of the U.S.".

Schlumberger is an Oil Field Services Provider in the Petroleum Industry. It would not meet this definition.

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2011-09-28 00:25:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionIncome tax returns

Thank you. Per my understanding, one is not required to submit the tax returns with the N-400 application and only brings those to the interview. Are you suggesting to submit the amended tax returns with N-400 so that the USCIS is aware of the changes so there is no surprises during the interview and throughout the naturalization process?
Thank you


What I am suggesting is that you file the amended tax return with the IRS first. Then after it has been processed by the IRS, you submit your N400 application - as you state, no need to submit tax returns with application - and also no need to explain anything as the situation would have already been corrected and if/when the US Government looks into any tax information for you, it will find everything in order.

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2011-10-14 09:40:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionIncome tax returns

I would go ahead and apply now. Just submit the taxes you have and in your cover letter explain that they were filed wrongly (filing status) and that you are in the process of amending them, so they reflect the correct filing status.
For your interview just take the transcript of the amended one with you.

This should not be a big deal for naturalization, I thought more about if you want to sponsor your husband and you did not file married! Most likely the amount of taxes will not change anyway.

Wishing you a speedy journey.
Sib


Kudos to Sib who points out very accurately that the filing of "Single" was in error and MUST be corrected.

I am not sure I personally would agree with this second advise of going ahead and filing the N400 with a letter of explanation. From my point of view, the more little "hiccups" that you give the Government, the more ammunition they have to make Big Deals Out of Nothing. If it were me, I would file the amended tax return and then submit a copy with the initial N400 application - thereby eliminating any need to "explain" anything regarding this matter.

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2011-10-13 22:56:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionPlease check this out

Have your wifes' parents write a To Whom it May Concern letter and have it notarized to the effect their daughter, (name), and son-in-law, (name) are living with them and paying them rent.


+1 :thumbs:
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2011-10-13 22:44:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionDoes this mean they accepted my fingerprints?

many people called and received a confirmation from the FBI that their FPs have cleared. I have not personally done that, but read numerous threads that people have...


Again, nope. Reread those posts and call the number yourself, if you would like (I have on several occassions.)The "Cleared" comment means that the fingerprints weere received by the FBI and a reply was sent back to the USCIS. "Cleared" from that phone line doe not mean that all is "A-OK" with the fingerprints.

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2011-11-03 13:21:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionDoes this mean they accepted my fingerprints?

You can call the FBI and provide them with your A# and probably something else. They will tell you if your FPs cleared or not.



No they won't.

That FBI phone line will **NEVER** tell you if your fingerprints are "Good" or not. They will only CONFIRM if they received the fingerprints sent from the USCIS ASC and if they have sent a REPLY to the USCIS ASC. The content of their REPLY will NOT be disclosed. AGAIN - You do not know if the Reply was, for example, "Fingerprints received and read and no match found" or "Fingerprints received and are unreadable" or something else.

However, as a previous poster mentioned, receiving an invitation for an interview is probably a good indication that the fingerprint issue is behind you.

Warm Regards,
Samby

Edited by TinTin and Samby, 02 November 2011 - 09:30 AM.

TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2011-11-02 09:30:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionPhysical Precense Inquiries

rdeangulo - Its actually 913 days (30 months). To be safe make sure you have 920-930 days before you apply. Good Luck!




And remember, those 913 days have to be within the immediately prior 5 years from the DATE OF YOUR N400 APPLICATION.

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2011-11-09 21:54:00
US Citizenship General Discussionmiddle name added during the naturalization interview

So the office said that I can't have "Wis" as my middle name as I filled out in the n400 form

He asked me to add a middle name as "Wis" by requesting a name change


OK...I feel like I'm Alice in Wonderland! :bonk: Am I just being Dense here? These 2 statements above ARE THE SAME THING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OFFICER: "Sorry Ma'am, you can't have "Wis" for your Middle Name."
OFFICER: "Here, Ma'am, Please put "Wis" down as your Middle Name."

YIKES!!!!!!!!!!!!! This makes ZERO Sense! :blink:

VJ peeps...please...help a poor old dog to sleep better and point out what I am missing here. Thanks!

Warm Regards,
Samby

Edited by TinTin and Samby, 11 November 2011 - 08:16 AM.

TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2011-11-11 08:15:00
US Citizenship General Discussionmiddle name added during the naturalization interview

Thanks Samby for your response :)
And sorry for any confusion (I know this is so confusing)

As for the middle name, I meant the first 3 digits of my maiden name and my husband middle name are exactly the same for instance, my maiden name 123abc and my husband's middle name is 123.
So when I filled out the N400 form, I filled AAA as my first name, 123 as middle name and CCC as last name (middle name and last name of my husband).
The officer asked me to signed a name change form to have "123" as my middle name.

Thanks again


Wait. Reread my first reply to you! You are not making any sense. You state that you filled out the form to use 123 as your middle name, but the officer told you you couldn't do that, then you say he gave you a form that you signed that had 123 as your middle name. HUH???? You are saying he gave you a form to fill out your middle name as 123 because he said 123 was not a valid middle name...AGAIN...HUH???? THAT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE. There's either a typo in your story or the whole thing is completely illogical. Please explain. Thanks.
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2011-11-10 13:12:00
US Citizenship General Discussionmiddle name added during the naturalization interview
Sorry, but don't understand your explanation..

Can you clarify the following:

#1) what is the significance of typing your maiden name as "BBBbbbb" (some letters UPPER CASE, some letters lower case), instead of the rest of your example names (AAA and CCC)?

#2) You state the officer at your interview asked you how you got BBB as a middle name, when you told him you got it from your husband, you state that he said that wasn't allowed. That sounds right to me. Completely "made up" name changes can not be facilitated via the marriage/immigration/naturalization processes. (But you can change any of your names: First, middle, last) to anything you want by going to Court and filing the appropriate motions - but that is a completely different topic and discussion) However, in the next sentence, you state that that same officer asked you to fill out a name change form listing BBB as your middle name. Huh? Is this a typo? did you mean to say that the name change form was to have "BBBbbbb" (your maiden name) as your middle name? (this is a pretty normal name change that many women make when getting married in the USA and can easily be processed within the marriage/immigration/naturalization processes with no real delay.)

Thanks for rereading your post and clarifying your situation.

Warm Regards,
Samby

Hi Everyone,

First of all, I want to explain here about my middle name.
for example, first name = AAA, maiden name = BBBbbbb (my husband has the same first 3 letters as my maiden name), last name(from my husband) = CCC
On my Green Card, It shows AAA B. CCC
I filed the N400 form by using AAA BBB CCC (my husband has "BBB" for his middle name and I thought I could create BBB for my middle name in the form because I never had a middle name before I married)

I went to my interview yesterday. During the interview, the officer asked me how I have BBB as a middle name in the form so I told him that I got that from my husband. He said that I couldn't do that. At that point, I was so scared for having the incorrect information in the form. Later he asked me if I want to have "BBB" for my middle name so I said "yes". He asked me to sign the name change form (to add "BBB" as middle name to my first name and last name). Before I signed the name change form, I asked him if this is going to delay my process or not "He said no" so I signed it. Other than that, it went well. He also gave me a paper indicating I passed all the tests.

Here are my questions;
1. Is adding middle name (not change first name and last name) going to delay my process?
2. If so, can I cancel that name change form?
3. If I can't cancel that name change form, where do I take the oath? Court house or USCIS office?

Thanks!


TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2011-11-09 21:35:00
US Citizenship General Discussionn400 and criminal record...any advice?

today i received a letter to appear for the oath ceremony on tuesday 22 att 9:00 am :dance: thank you for your help.i'm very happy :dance: :dance: :dance:


If OP is genuine, then my congratulations to you.


If not.........is that a whiff of Eau de Troll I smell???

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2011-11-09 21:47:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionTraffic tickets on N-400

The N-400 form and the instructions for the N-400 are as clear as it gets: you need to list them, but you don't need to document them. Since it takes less than 60 seconds to list a small infraction (I had one for using my cell phone while driving), I don't see any advantage in rolling the dice here.

If you don't understand the difference of mentioning, stating, or listing something, and documenting it, think of it this way: if asked if you ever have been divorced, and you have, the answer is yes. Not documenting this means you don't have to submit a divorce decree.


+1 :thumbs:
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2011-09-19 16:08:00
CanadaNancy got her SSN card in the mail!!

Nope, she can't work unless she has an EAD (which is why I asked about the stamp). But hey, you can cross "get an SSN" off her list!


Touche!! It's always a good feeling to get one more thing crossed off the list!! Congrats!!
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2007-08-05 22:06:00
CanadaNancy got her SSN card in the mail!!
Correct me if I am wrong, but I don't think she can work, even if she has an SSN, unless she ALSO has an EAD.
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2007-08-05 21:53:00
CanadaOriginal Marriage Certificate???
QUOTE (Fahad S @ Oct 23 2007, 06:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
All -

I have my application all ready to be mailed out. I'm submitting both, the I-130 and I-129F for my wife. We were married in Canada and our marriage certificate is in English.

The question I have is, do I need to mail my original marriage certificate with I-129F or just the copy of it? Do I need to get the certificate notorized or anything like that?

I ask this as I just completed my final check of the application package and in the instructions read the following paragraph:

"In addition, U.S. citizens petitioning for K-3visas for their alien spouses must also include evidencethat they have filed Form I-130, Petition for AlienRelative, on behalf of the alien spouse listed on this form,and a marriage certificate evidencing the legal marriagebetween the citizen and alien."

The instructions on the form I-129F do not say "copy" anywhere, so what am I supposed to send? Can I just send an un-notorized copy?

Just a little confused...would appreciate some clarification. Thanks!

-Fahad



Fahad,

On Form I-129F Instructions (Rev. 07/30/07) Y Page 4, you will find this default statement regarding copies. It applies unless otherwise specified in any particular line item of the instructions.

"Copies.
Unless specifically required that an originaldocument be filed with an application or petition, an ordinarylegible photocopy may be submitted. Original documentssubmitted when not required will remain a part of the record,even if the submission was not required."
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2007-10-25 01:36:00
CanadaGreat Wedding Deals in Florida
Did you guys check out that hotel on www.tripadvisor.com? Always a good site with real customer reviews. I always do that to make sure my experience will bein line with my expectations.

Warm wishes on your upcoming marriage and continuing journey!
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2007-10-26 01:07:00
CanadaHealth Insurance
QUOTE (lynamon @ Oct 26 2007, 09:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks for the warning but there is something called "open enrollment" once a year and they cannot refuse preexisting conditions.


Just to clarify for anyone reading this:

You may (or may not - there are exceptions) be able to have your application accepted during open enrollment periods for employer sponsored insurance plans, as well as within a short time frame of a qualifying Life Event (such as Marriage, or Birth of a New Child), even if not during the Open Enrollment period.

However, The new insurance plan MOST CERTAINLY CAN AND WILL RESTRICT coverage for preexisting conditions for a cetain time fame after beginning insurance converage. Most normally, the restriction ("exclusion of benefits") time frame is between 6 months and 1 year, it varies on the employer and plan.

Normally, this restriction can be waived if the applicant can provide documentation of previous continuous health insurance coverage before applying for this new plan. In many cases, this previous continous coverage documentation may be difficult to have/produce for new immigrants.
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2007-10-27 03:22:00
CanadaHealth Insurance
Still sounds quite high to me. For a Husband and Wife with no kids, $600+ per month is pretty steep! As someone else pointed out, Oliver's company should have several differnent "options" - usually a HMO, PPO and "traditional" plan. The company HR department should be able to provide you with a standardized written summary of the options available, each options's coverage benefits and limits and co-payments and the assoicated monthly premium costs. If his company is of any size, you may even be able to find this info on the company's web site. If details aren't oliver's "thing", just have him (or better you call the hr department) and ask them to send you a copy of the medical/dental/vision insurance plans with coverage and cost info. This is typically 1 or a few page document that provides an overview and comparision of each insurance plan option as well as the cost of monthly premium payments for singles, couples and families. Good luck!
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2007-10-25 22:47:00
CanadaGot copy of medical back yesterday...
Just go see your doc and make sure all is ok. Most likely it is. Best Wishes!!!
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2007-10-23 16:47:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionTSC Cheque Cashing
I sure wish it wasn't so, but our situation is the same.

I-129F mailed certified July 6
USPS site shows delivery at CSC on July 10
As of today (July 17) - Check not cashed, no mail or email.

So starts the long process.....ugh!

-Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2007-07-17 15:18:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionIt's here!
Yeah! Yippee!! Congrats!!! :energetic:
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2007-07-18 06:27:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionRemoving conditions!

The first GC (if issued <2 years after marriage) is issued with a CONDITIONAL STATUS as opposed to a PERMANENT STATUS. In order to "remove this CONDITIONAL nature of its status", a I-751 must be filed and approved. When this is approved, the GC can be 'reissued' with a PERMANENT STATUS.



Both are Lawful Permanent Residents.
Some of you may be CONDITIONAL RESIDENTS. This page applies equally to you while you are in conditional resident status. The difference between you and an unconditioned permanent resident is that your permanent resident status will expire in two years from when it was given, unless you successfully petition to have the condition removed. Those of you with conditional permanent residence either received your residence through a marriage relationship where the marriage was less than two years old at the time you became a Permanent Resident, or you received that status through an investment as an employment creation immigrant (EB-5). If you successfully petition for removal of the condition on your immigration status, this page will still apply to you as a Permanent Resident
http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD



Hi Beckypua, not sure if i get the reason for your quote of my comment, we are saying exactly the same thing. It is only the "LENGTH OF VALIDITY" that is different between an initial 2 year CONDITIONAL GC and the GC that is issued after successfully going through the I-751 process. All other aspects are the same (ie rights, responsibilities).

If I missed the point you were making, please excuse me and I would welcome your clarification. Thanks! :)
Warm Regards,
Samby

Edited by Samby, 28 July 2007 - 04:12 AM.

TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2007-07-28 04:08:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionRemoving conditions!
When I started learning about this whole brave new world, I too was searching for the list of "CONDITIONS" that I was trying to "REMOVE" through the I-751. I finally was able to get it straight in my head by thinking of it like this:

The I-751 is the process to "CHANGE STATUS" of the GC from "CONDITIONAL"(read TEMPORARY) to "PERMANENT".

The first GC (if issued <2 years after marriage) is issued with a CONDITIONAL STATUS as opposed to a PERMANENT STATUS. In order to "remove this CONDITIONAL nature of its status", a I-751 must be filed and approved. When this is approved, the GC can be 'reissued' with a PERMANENT STATUS.

Since the rights and responsibilities of a GC holder are the same while holding a CONDITIONAL STATUS GC and a PERMANENT STATUS GC, the "conditions" that you are 'removing' are the "CONDITIONAL STATUS" (ie temporary nature) of the GC.

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2007-07-28 02:43:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWOOOOOOOOOW FINALLY Journey completed
Yeah!!! Congrats!!!!
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2007-08-02 21:26:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionChild's Birth Certificate...

When sending the application to remove conditions, do we have to send one a certified copy of our son's birth certificate or can it be a plain copy? :help:

When in doubt! Submit the one you think has more validity!
You know for sure the certified copy will be OK.
No matter what others may have done and got away with submitting.
Submit a certified copy and you won't have to worry about it!



:thumbs: Good advice!

Also, keep in mind that as long as your child's birth registration with the NSO in the Philippines does not fall into one of these 2 categories:

1. Late Birth Registration
2. Amended Birth Registration( ie die to RA 9048 (clerical error corrections) or Judicial Action corrections

Then you can order the offical NSO Live Birth Certificates online and have them delivered, even from the USA. Here is the link: https://www.ecensus....re/frmIndex.asp
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2007-08-07 07:13:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionVermont is speeding up
Congrats, Kez! That's great news that things are moving for you guys!
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2007-09-12 23:29:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionGot some great news
Congratulations! and Congratulations! smile.gif
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2007-10-27 02:46:00