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QUOTE (Cham @ Dec 4 2008, 11:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Im in Lewiston about 3 hours from you all!

SMALL WORLD MATE!!!!


kaffy..THATS COOL! My daughter is in Yakima Washington and I am about two hours from Spokane Washington

we so need to get together once Kai gets home! I would adore that!
(PS I can bring vegemite!! Lord knows I have heaps! LOL)


my perfect WOW 2 hours from me!!


Haven't been down to Lewiston in a while...although, I guess that's understandable when you realize what little is down there tongue.gif Do you get up to Spokane often? Would be fun to get together at some point! I don't think we're too far off one another in this process, so our other halfs should be getting here at around the same time as each other smile.gif Saw your posts on the co-sponsor stuff...I second e-mailing the consulate and checking with them, they have been very very helpful with answering questions and relieving worries for me. I hope you manage to slide through! Good luck!

Char

QUOTE (kaffy @ Dec 4 2008, 07:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations Chris!!! Told ya it would be easy tongue.gif They didn't question the genuine-ness (sp?) of our relationship either and we had only been married 1.5 yrs. I was totally expecting to be interrogated but o well

If Idaho borders Washington (my geography sucks) then I'm your neighbour too.. but am out in western Washington. Good luck with your move


It does border it, but over here on the eastern side smile.gif You must be in the Seattle area?
myperfectflawFemaleAustralia2008-12-04 18:39:00
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QUOTE (Chris0608 @ Dec 4 2008, 12:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Cham @ Dec 4 2008, 04:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
WELCOME TO IDAHO!! I live there and that is where Kai will be coming (I PRAY AND HOPE!!)


WHere abouts in Idaho are you? I'll be living in Murphy.


And hello from a neighbor, I'm in Spokane, Washington, right on the Idaho border just outside of Couer d' Alene smile.gif Nice to see some people closer to me!! Where in Queensland are ya from? My other half is from Toowoomba smile.gif

Cheers!
Char
myperfectflawFemaleAustralia2008-12-04 07:57:00
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QUOTE (Kath @ Nov 16 2008, 09:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hiya
found this the other day and forgot to post it for you guys to look at..this only refers to the visa waiver program but as many of you who aren't here permantly as yet you still come here to visit...and also for those of us who have relatives and children who come to visit too..

New Entry Requirements to the USA

Effective from 12 January, 2009, the US Department of Homeland Security will introduce new immigration procedures for all passengers intending to enter the USA.

Under the new procedures, travellers wishing to visit the USA under the Visa Waiver Programme – which includes passport holders from Australia and New Zealand – will be required to “pre-register” their intention to enter America at least 72 hours prior to their scheduled departure.

This requires all intending travellers to apply online to the Department of Homeland Security for a travel authorisation, prior to boarding an aircraft or vessel to the USA.

Travellers who do not apply for and receive a formal travel authorisation ahead of their intended departure date will not be able to board a flight or ship to the USA.

This is not a regulation created by airlines. It is a requirement of the US Government, and unfortunately, where passengers do not have a travel authorisation, airline check in staff will not be able to resolve the problem. Nor will the airlines be liable for any costs or cancellation penalties or inconvenience where travellers do not have a travel authorisation, and are not permitted to travel.

To apply on line for a US Travel Authorisation, visit https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta. The application is free of charge and takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. It is valid for two years for holders of a valid passport.

Once a travel authorisation is sought and obtained, passengers must update their travel plans on line for subsequent visits to the USA, quoting their travel authorisation number.


take care
kath


Does this apply to our fiances as well? Or is coming over on the K-1 a different situation?
myperfectflawFemaleAustralia2008-11-17 15:34:00
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QUOTE (kaffy @ Nov 13 2008, 10:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
^ You have to get the one with fingerprints and when I got mine in July it cost about $149, the cheaper one is for the name check only.


When you had yours done, did you get a copy yourself, or did they send it to the consulate for you? We were hoping to get his done before the NOA2 is approved and have everything ready to go, but someone told me they mail them directly there themselves, and I wonder how that would work if the consulate doesn't have his stuff in their system yet?
myperfectflawFemaleAustralia2008-11-14 06:23:00
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QUOTE (sharyna @ Oct 30 2008, 03:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey fellow aussies!!

i just recieved my green card yay!!! and i had my immigration interview last week!! talk about fast!!

i have to renew it in 2 years so yay!! no more immigration headaches until then!!


Congrats!! I can't wait til the day that's us posting the same thing!
myperfectflawFemaleAustralia2008-11-02 21:08:00
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QUOTE (J_Girl @ Oct 27 2008, 11:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Anyone got exciting plans for Halloween? I have yet to decide if I'm going to go out or stay in and hand out candy or just turn the lights off and pretend I"m not home laughing.gif


We have a regular tradition where we go to a friend's house and all the men take the kids out trick or treating and the women stay home passing out candy and getting a head start on the drinking tongue.gif That way, by the time the kids and the men come back all sugared up, we're all too drunk to notice!! 4 days and counting!!

Cheers!
Char
myperfectflawFemaleAustralia2008-10-28 05:18:00
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Yay!! Received NOA1 in the mail today, woot woot! I know it doesn't technically mean a whole hell of a lot, but I can't help but be excited anyways tongue.gif Here's hoping the rest of the process runs smoothly!!

Char
myperfectflawFemaleAustralia2008-10-17 18:19:00
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Thanks for trying to help guys! I still hadn't gotten any concrete answers, so I just called headquarters in Brisbane and it turns out their police certificates are country wide, so as long as he's only been in Australia the one from Queensland will suffice. Glad to know that didn't end up being more of a hassle than I though it was gonna be!!

Cheers!
Char
myperfectflawFemaleAustralia2008-10-05 21:16:00
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Hi guys! smile.gif

I posted this in the regular K-1 thread, but then thought this might be a better spot to get an answer!! My other half is living in Queensland, but he's previously lived in NSW (since age of 16), so when he gets his police certificate, does he need to get one from just the police in Queensland or does he need one from each state? And if so, how does he go about getting the one from NSW?

Char

P.S. Hope you have a great trip home K!
myperfectflawFemaleAustralia2008-10-05 03:17:00
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My other half mentioned his family had rissoles last night for dinner and all of a sudden it made me miss being there!! I found a lot of the Aussie diet to be odd, but that was on thing I actually enjoyed! Do any of you gals happen to have a recipe for them that can be made here in the US or something similar? I don't know if the ingredients would all be able to be found here or not? Thanks!

Char
myperfectflawFemaleAustralia2008-09-26 02:07:00
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QUOTE (J_Girl @ Sep 6 2008, 09:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE
Which park, lol, we have a zillion of them tongue.gif I love it here too, and when I went to Queensland people kept asking me how I liked it compared to home, and I kept thinking, it really didn't feel much different to me like I expected it would. I think my fiance will be comforted by that smile.gif Except, I think he might have some issues with winter time here tongue.gif

Char


The park in the downtown area with the river, merry-go-round and the big red radio flyer in it, (and all those metal statues of people running). That's the only park I've been to in Spokane.
Being the dork I am I couldn't resist going down the children's silde on the radio flyer... biggrin.gif Here is me standing in it, my brother in law is the clown hanging upside down underneath it.
CODE




Ah, that would be Riverfront Park...the carousel is one of the oldest still operating ones in the US and has 4 very old and expensive rides on (random factoid tongue.gif ). It's a great park, the kids love the radio flyer slide! Next time you're in town, you should check out Manito Park (assuming it's during the warm time of the year!!), it's absolutely amazingly beautiful!! Cute pic smile.gif
myperfectflawFemaleAustralia2008-09-07 03:19:00
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QUOTE (J_Girl @ Sep 5 2008, 06:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE
Hello to you too!! I live in Spokane, nice to meet someone else familiar with the area!!


I was just there about 6 weeks ago, I love all the old buildings in the downtown area - and the park. smile.gif
My parents in law live just across the border in Idaho.
It kinda reminds me of home in a little way, unlike living in the dust & heat of Phoenix! (although we don't have to deal with snow which can be a good thing!)

tongue.gif

Brooke



Which park, lol, we have a zillion of them tongue.gif I love it here too, and when I went to Queensland people kept asking me how I liked it compared to home, and I kept thinking, it really didn't feel much different to me like I expected it would. I think my fiance will be comforted by that smile.gif Except, I think he might have some issues with winter time here tongue.gif

Char
myperfectflawFemaleAustralia2008-09-05 22:59:00
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QUOTE (J_Girl @ Aug 25 2008, 12:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (kaffy @ Aug 25 2008, 07:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I made it! Like Kath said POE was uneventful (but a little slow). Think I was the only one of the new immigrants waiting there who spoke any English huh.gif ah well.. I'm just glad to be "home" So far am loving the neighborhood - everything here is so green and lush which makes up for the rain laughing.gif Customs officer said that my SSN would be sent to be in 4-6 weeks but if I wanted it sooner I just have to go down in person so I might try and get it done today.

kiwiana- try this link: http://www.newzealan..._clearance.html


I've been lurking around the forums for a little while and thought I'd say hello to the fellow Aussies on here.
Congrats on your safe arrival to the poster above me, Washington is a very pretty state, I love visiting Spokane. smile.gif



Hello to you too!! I live in Spokane, nice to meet someone else familiar with the area!!
myperfectflawFemaleAustralia2008-09-04 01:31:00
Asia: East and PacificAustralian Police Checks
QUOTE (mrsemcee @ Jul 11 2009, 02:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is it true you need to wait til noa2 has arrived to book your police check?

I'm asking because I've booked in for my check and fingerprints in Melbourne in august and my noa2 isn't in yet...


No, it is not true. The only time frame for them, is they need to be less than a year old at the time of your interview. Ben got his done before we received our NOA2 and it was no problem whatsoever.
myperfectflawFemaleAustralia2009-07-11 15:18:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)i-864 help need so bad

ok thanks sir i really appricate it you understand me
you mean i need to show less expance that will b gud for me and as wel as gud for my wife and kids that will be not a problem
but if i make $33000 every year and show $26000 espance that will be not good or it will be good


That would be bad. That would be saying, i made $33,000 but I only got to put $7,000 of it in my pocket, the other $26,000 went to cover my business expenses. It makes the amount you'll have to pay in taxes low, but it will NOT help you for the I-864.

If your family size is 3, then you need to show you made $23,163, AFTER your expenses. So if you made $33,000, you need no more than ~$9,000 in expenses, otherwise you're not going to qualify for the I-864 on your own and will need a sponsor.

Hopefully you understand this explanation and please take this info with you to a tax professional and have them help you! They need to understand what you need your tax information to reflect so they can help you do it correctly!
myperfectflawFemaleAustralia2011-09-30 04:33:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionThey're not mentioned in the guide?!?!
QUOTE (Haole @ Aug 21 2008, 02:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If you'd post what type of visa and your timeline you'd get better answers as some of the forms you mentioned are for different kinds of visas.



Well, as I'm posting in the "K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures General Discussion" section, it would go to assume that I need information about the K-1. I don't have a time line at this point, I'm still gathering stuff for the initial filing. Once I have a time line to post, I happily will.
myperfectflawFemaleAustralia2008-08-21 04:39:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionThey're not mentioned in the guide?!?!
QUOTE (littleasianman7 @ Aug 21 2008, 01:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (littleasianman7 @ Aug 21 2008, 04:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (myperfectflaw @ Aug 21 2008, 04:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Mitchamy @ Aug 21 2008, 12:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (myperfectflaw @ Aug 21 2008, 03:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I keep seeing these forms mentioned in places and I don't see them listed in the guide and don't know where they come into play, what they're for, or if they're even needed? I feel like I'm going crazy again!!


DS-156
DS-156K
DS-157
DS-158
DS-230
FC-029


Can someone enlighten me please?

Hi!
That will come in packet 3. and you will need them during the interview.


What's packet 3 and is it something being sent to us, or something I gotta put together? If I have to assemble it, is there a guide for that part as well?


You can utilize the search function and type these documents into the search forum. Apparently you didn't read the guides, as the forms you NEED now for the K-1 process are in there.

http://www.visajourn...mp;page=k1forms

Also, if you don't know what packet 3 is or whether or not you even need some of these forms, you haven't been reading the guides or searching other threads...


I realized what I typed sounded rude, didn't mean for it to, just the way I worded it I guess.



I have been reading and reading and reading, it's not like I don't have any clues about any of it. The K-1 guide does not mention anything about a packet 3. I have seen no other GUIDE mentioning it. I didn't say I had searched in the forms, since I found no reason to since the K-1 GUIDE didn't mention that there was more that was needed to be done.

That is why these forums exist, so people can be pointed in the right direction when they need more help. Please refrain from answering any more of my posts as all three you've answered have been rudely worded and telling me to more or less, keep looking where I haven't been able to find, or simply understand, what I need. If I didn't need the help, I wouldn't ask. All I am wanting is a straight forward answer if it's known, or a link to where to find the information, not told that I'm being a disobediant student and not researching my homework properly.
myperfectflawFemaleAustralia2008-08-21 04:16:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionThey're not mentioned in the guide?!?!
QUOTE (Mitchamy @ Aug 21 2008, 12:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (myperfectflaw @ Aug 21 2008, 03:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I keep seeing these forms mentioned in places and I don't see them listed in the guide and don't know where they come into play, what they're for, or if they're even needed? I feel like I'm going crazy again!!


DS-156
DS-156K
DS-157
DS-158
DS-230
FC-029


Can someone enlighten me please?

Hi!
That will come in packet 3. and you will need them during the interview.


What's packet 3 and is it something being sent to us, or something I gotta put together? If I have to assemble it, is there a guide for that part as well?
myperfectflawFemaleAustralia2008-08-21 03:03:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionThey're not mentioned in the guide?!?!
I keep seeing these forms mentioned in places and I don't see them listed in the guide and don't know where they come into play, what they're for, or if they're even needed? I feel like I'm going crazy again!!


DS-156
DS-156K
DS-157
DS-158
DS-230
FC-029


Can someone enlighten me please?
myperfectflawFemaleAustralia2008-08-21 02:46:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionFiling in the I-134
Question 7 asks for employer name and address. I am currently unemployed and a full time student. Do I simply put N/A? For my annual income, I do not work, but I get financial aid...do I list this amount and attach a copy of my financial aid award letter?

Question 10 asks "I have submitted a visa petition(s) to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on behalf of the following person(s). If none, state none." Does that mean this fiance petition, or is it asking about any previous petitions? I'm assuming it means previous, but I want to make sure I'm correct.

And what is Q11 asking? The way I'm reading it, is that they want to know if there's a set in stone option that the sponsor is willing to support. If my fiance moves in with me and lives here in my household like a normal couple do, do I need to fill in room and board for x amount of years? Is that assumed already? Which box is correct? Also, when my co-sponsor fills this question out, which option do they check? She's willing to help with whatever expenses come up that we can't manage, but there's no, "I will pay such and such each month for living expenses, or give such and such in allowance every month," etc. This one is confusing me!

Thanks!
myperfectflawFemaleAustralia2008-08-28 05:58:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWhat else does my fiance need to send me for my interview?
QUOTE (sam808 @ Sep 11 2008, 11:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is there anything else that my fiance (in US) needs to send me aside from the tax returns, bank statements, W2 forms and form 134 from him and cosponsor? Is there anything else that he needs to send me for my interview?

Thanks for your reply.

Godbless everyone.


Further proof of ongoing relationship? Another letter stating still intending to marry you?
myperfectflawFemaleAustralia2008-09-12 02:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionFiance Packet questions
QUOTE (ARIANNA @ Sep 11 2008, 08:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've been all over this site but can't find what exactly without fail I have to HAVE for the interview. Can anyone help?

For Mexico is the appointment open? As in no specific date?

The thing is that they sent my NOA2 on Tuesday and he will recieve it by tomorrow. But because of being busy I hadn't looked over the step after recieving the NOA2, but I started to yesterday and now I got confused on what I had understood before about what happens next.

I had understood that first they send him the NOA2, then he sends paperwork filled out back and also sends me the paperwork needed for my interview. So I then take it with me and then cross over once they give me the visa. Where am I wrong? I got this idea from the K1 Guide here.
Do I have to wait here in Mexico for something being sent from USCIS?

The problem is that I have made plans and am leaving Mexico with my tourist visa to see him in 18 days. The plan is to already take all the documents with me from here, gather all other paperwork there, leave our daughter with him (she is currently with me) and then go to my interview. But we would like to be able to choose the days I go down to CDJ because someone has to stay home with our kid since she's only 2 1/2 years old. Would I be able to do this? (I am aware of the POE Officers choice in letting me in).

Please any help would be greatly apretiated. I already have my tickets and am selling everything I own. I need to know so I don't mess this up. We don't have money to spare.


I was under the impression that your child would have to be with you at the interview. Unless, I suppose, she's already a USC? Make sure you check in on this so you don't mess up the interview!!
myperfectflawFemaleAustralia2008-09-12 03:01:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionA Qick DS-230 Question
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Oct 4 2008, 12:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (charles! @ Oct 4 2008, 03:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
mbc
Second time I have seen you indicate this. What exactly are you saying?


Like I said in another thread, this thread was moved to a more appropriate place in the forum, and the person who moved it is named Charles, so my guess is it means "moved by Charles".
myperfectflawFemaleAustralia2008-10-04 15:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDuplicate forms DS-230 Part 1
QUOTE (william_wallace @ Oct 8 2008, 04:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (charles! @ Oct 9 2008, 12:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
mbc


MBC. I have no idea what that means.


"moved by charles", it was switched to a more appropriate forum for your question.
myperfectflawFemaleAustralia2008-10-08 22:35:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPacket 3 and 4
QUOTE (annieb @ Nov 18 2008, 05:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
A quick couple of questions...

Where is packet 3 and 4 sent? To me in the States or to my fiance overseas?To your foreign fiance.

Since packet 3 includes I-134 are my tax returns, W2 and note from bank and employer needed at that time to prove financial stability? or is that needed when my fiance has his interview?Both. Packet three tells you to gather them to take with you to the interview. The sooner the info is gathered and sent to your fiance, the sooner he can ask to have his interview scheduled.

As a precautionary measure, my parents are preparing an I-134 and all of the necessary evidence. Do both parents' financial information need to be included or can I use ONLY my mother?Only one parent, and only their income (if you use mom, don't include household income, only her actual income from her job, etc.).

Thanks for any help!

myperfectflawFemaleAustralia2008-11-19 02:58:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751

check this link..hope it helps....

http://www.visajourn...-5/page__st__15


Thanks! Sounds like the consensus is the USC children are not needed there!
myperfectflawFemaleAustralia2011-08-13 19:51:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751
On the I-751, part 5 says to list all your children. I have 2 children from prior to my marriage with my current husband--he is step-father, not bio father. Do I need to list them here? Or is this only children that are biologically his? Thanks!
myperfectflawFemaleAustralia2011-08-13 18:56:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 Deadlines - I am confused!?!

My permanent resident 2 year anniversary is November 29th, 2011 (the expiration on my card) and I am confused as to what is the actual 90 days windows. I have to apply within that 90 day window or before that 90 day of my expiration.

I have all my forms and am ready to proceed, today is September 19th, 2011. Am I late and need to include a letter, or I have to have it filed before November 29th, (my 2 year anniversary date on the card?)


Your window started around August 29th and goes until the expiration date of November 29th (it's a 90 day period, I'm too lazy to do the actual count, but 8-29 is ~ the correct date). Anytime between those dates it needs to be filed, but the sooner the better! Get thee to a post office :)
myperfectflawFemaleAustralia2011-09-19 20:55:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionrescheduling biometrics,is it a risk or spend another round trip ticket instead?
Can try doing an early walk-in before you go!
myperfectflawFemaleAustralia2011-09-25 04:51:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionAre all NOA1 in I-751 like this?

Just kindly pull out your NOA1 on I-751 for me and tell me if the format of paragraphs are like the above i posted? Note: and the next paragraphs.

Thats all I want to know. Maybe my topic is to confusing that no one can give me an answer on what i ask. Instead replying questions. :(


All NOA's say that. You have not received an RFE at this time.
myperfectflawFemaleAustralia2011-10-24 20:39:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCALIFORNIA PROCESSING

Thanks for your reply and congratulations on your approval. I guess there are less immigrants in Spokane than Seattle. I'm confident that local office plays a big part because most of the big cities take forever.


I wouldn't expect Seattle to be a huge immigration hot spot either, but compared to Spokane it probably sees a lot more. I just know every time I've had to go down to the courthouse to deal with USCIS stuff, the place has been absolutely dead and we've been in and out very quickly. We have a small Russian community and a Japanese school that students come over to attend (although I'm sure most of them are just on student Visas and aren't immigrating), but otherwise not a lot of immigrants that I'm aware of. So yeah, I believe your assumptions are correct and a lot rides on how inundated the local office is with cases :) Keep your fingers crossed that Seattle catches up quickly!
myperfectflawFemaleAustralia2011-11-30 20:35:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCALIFORNIA PROCESSING

Hi all,
I'm an august filer at CSC, and I have no clue about their processing. It should be 6 months but then again people are getting approved from September filers while CSC didn't approve August or even July filers. Do you think it have anything to do with the local USCIS office in the city you filed at ? I noticed people from small towns get approved first. Just a thought though!!! sigh!!


I have no proof, but I think it does have a lot to do with the local office. Where I live isn't a small city, but it's not huge like LA or something either. And I'm sure my local office has a lot less immigrants coming through it than places in CA/FL/NY/etc. so I wouldn't be surprised to find out that our approval in under 3 months was because there's not as big of a pool to deal with here.

Hope you hear something soon!
myperfectflawFemaleAustralia2011-11-30 20:11:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionMoving after approval?

Sorry but you are still a green card holder and by law you are REQUIRED to notify USCIS of change of address when you move. The USC should also send in forms updating the address.


Thanks Inky, will do then :)
myperfectflawFemaleAustralia2011-12-28 21:55:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionMoving after approval?
Hey guys,

We recently received our 10 year green card and are moving next month--do we need to file a change of address form? My assumption was no but husband is worried they may need to keep tabs on him since he's not a citizen yet. Anyone know?
myperfectflawFemaleAustralia2011-12-28 21:35:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionMust she carry her green card daily?
In my opinion it has nothing to do with fear mongering and everything to do with not intentionally breaking the law. We know the law says my husband has to carry his at all times so he does. I would much rather have it and not need it, then to need it and not have it.

I have only personally lost my wallet once in my 31 years, and I was lucky enough that it was returned to me in the same state it was lost in, money and cards in tact. My husband has never had his wallet lost or stolen in his 31 years. Does that mean we're immune to it happening? Of course not. But 31 years is long enough in my opinion to feel that it's a highly unlikely situation for us to worry about. So, we hope that our luck continues to hold out and we follow the law. $450 is a lot of money, but in our opinion it's a small amount to worry about compared to having to check misdemeanor on any future forms my husband has to fill out. Better safe than sorry!
myperfectflawFemaleAustralia2011-09-19 21:32:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 September 2011 Filers

My RFE letter is so general and no specific documents. Just anything that will prove that our marriage is in good faith. Basically, elaboration on the requirements when you filed. For examples: financial documents such as bank statements, tax documents, billings with both our name, birth certificate of child (we didn't send 'coz no kids yet), letters from friends and family with both of our names on it.

These were the documents I send in my RFE response.
Documents that have both of our name
1. Car insurance billing
2. Home insurance of our condo unit in IL
3. Health and life insurance namedy husband as beneficiary
4. Listing agreement with our broker when we tried to sell our unit in IL
5. Our dog's vet visit document (we were named as her mom and dad)
6. Recent post card received
7. Recent bank statement
8. Our previous lease contract durin our stay on apartment
9. Tax Returns (2010 and 2011)

Documents subdivided between our names but with same address
10. Utility bills - electricity, water, mortgage, sprint internet
11. Residential lease contract for having somebody rent our unit in IL
12. School information of my husband

Other documents
13. Itinerary of our recent travel vacation
14. Most recent pictures


I'm surprised you got an RFE, that all sounds like good stuff in my opinion. Maybe send more than just the recent bank statement, like over a longer period? Same with utility bills? Sounds like your situation may be one where some affidavits from close friends/family might be beneficial. Sorry to hear about the delay in your case :( I hope you can clear this up soon and get better news next time around!
myperfectflawFemaleAustralia2012-01-20 03:29:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 September 2011 Filers
GC arrived in today's mail (12/3/11), valid until 2021! Yay for being done with USCIS until we decide to go for citizenship :)
myperfectflawFemaleAustralia2011-12-03 20:20:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 September 2011 Filers

To all those who were approved (INNEEDOFHELP, INNA, LEXY, CHICAGOGUY 2, MYPERFECTFLAW, and MIKE143), is your approval date exactly or close to the expiration date on your conditional green card?



GC expired Nov. 17th, approval from e-mail was Nov. 29th. So, pretty close together.
myperfectflawFemaleAustralia2011-12-03 07:48:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 September 2011 Filers
Thanks guys and grats to the others that have received approvals as well! Keeping fingers crossed for the rest of you guys that things continue to move swiftly in CSC and that VSC starts kicking out those approvals soon also!
myperfectflawFemaleAustralia2011-11-30 20:18:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 September 2011 Filers
"Application Type: CRI89 , PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS OF PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS RECEIVED
Your Case Status: Card/ Document Production
On November 29, 2011, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service at..."




Wooohooo!! Got the text and e-mail this afternoon :)

Edited by myperfectflaw, 30 November 2011 - 12:16 AM.

myperfectflawFemaleAustralia2011-11-30 00:16:00