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Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionremoved conditions waiting waiting
Well, it's a good sign it was transfered. At least they are processing at CSC. NSC stopped. You still have a wait in store, I imagine. But, at least it should be processed in the near future.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-07-29 13:14:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionFiled I-751 with VSC today
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Checked USPS today
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Your item was delivered at 2:31 PM on July 23, 2008 in SAINT ALBANS, VT 05479.


Good luck, looks like you and I have almost exactly the same dates. Let's hope they get processed equally quickly smile.gif

CSC is much faster than VSC sad.gif(



which makes me very happy that I send mine to CSC next week.

I wish you all a speedy approval.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-07-24 11:02:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI751 is ready??
What about the paper the original GC came on? Do you still have it? They ask for that too.

Insurance? Health, life, Auto, home?

Anything where she is your beneificary?

I can mail ours in as early as tomorrow. Probably going to do it by Wednesday or so (closer to payday!). But ours is all ready too. Here is a link to what I am sending if you want to compare http://www.visajourn...howtopic=122467

Good luck to you. We can wait together!

Oh, and make sure you send it to the right Service center.....it is only VSC or CSC now. We are CSC. Guessing yours is too.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-08-01 16:01:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI751 is ready??
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Is my case ready to be sent??

this what i am sending.

green card copies

insurance statements

joint saving checking account

electric joint statment

2 sworn letters from friends and 1 from relative

joint credit cards copies

park reservation tickets for both of us

one reservation airline ticket

emails and pictures.

my question is when i was back in country my wife used to send me money and i have western union statements should i use them too as proofs? thanks.



I would send any and all proof you can think of.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-08-01 15:57:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion10 year green card necessary?
That's our plan if it ends up like that.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-08-01 09:56:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI751
The sense of urgency is gone for me with the filing of this form. Not at all what I felt with the others.

Hang in there.

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I agree... give it time... I got mine over a month after they received my application.



When and where did you file? I just sent mine in Wednesday.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-08-08 11:10:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI751
It's only the 8th. Give it some time.

I've heard it taking 2 weeks for some.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-08-08 11:03:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhat to do with old conditional green card?
I might put Andre's in one of our scrapbooks when we get that far. Otherwise, I will shred it.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-07-23 11:06:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhat do we do now?
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Once you submit your I-751 and it has been accepted, your green card status is extended and you are still allowed to work and to travel. Your green card is still valid until the date it expires and you can use that as proof of your status. The NOA letter or the I-551 stamp is your 'proof' that you are still in status after your green card expires. You are supposed to carry your proof with you the same as you are expected to have your green card in your possession at all times, but you are still allowed to work and you are not going to be deported even though your green card has expired. If you travel, however, you will have difficulties getting back into the US unless you have that 'proof'.

So, wait a reasonable amount of time - generally 30 days - and if you don't have your NOA letter by that time you could consider making an appointment with your local USCIS office to get the I-551 stamp in your passport if your green card has expired. If your greencard is still valid, then give it more time and don't worry about getting the passport stamp until your greencard is about to expire and you still haven't received the NOA1. I suspect you will get your NOA letter very soon. Don't worry - you are fine.



It expires in about 3 weeks. I know they have recieved the application because when I mailed off the I-751, I mailed it by certified mail. I just hope I get the NOA before the greencard expires. The only we didn't mail it sooner is because we had to save up for the money for the application.


If not, just print out what you can as proof and make an infopass appointment for a stamp.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-08-11 12:35:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhat do we do now?
I mailed mine to CSC on Wednesday.

Buckle down and wait. Hang in there. This is the easy part.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-08-11 11:15:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionTax Returns
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i have a question. how much is poverty line ?



You will have to google it for the number of people you are thinking. I see you are LOC....you don't need to worry yourself about it either. If it's for someone else, google is your friend.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-08-11 19:25:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionTax Returns
Yeah, It is nice isn't it? I just mailed ours in last Wednesday. It seemed so much easier then any of the rest of that paperwork, except that I know it wasn't cause it ended up weighing over 5lbs.

This is the easy part.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-08-11 19:23:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionTax Returns
You need any tax returns with both your names on them. You are not proving any kind of financials, per se. Lifting of conditions is where you prove the 2 of you have had an onging marriage and lived together and all that. Anything that you have that shows that is what they want. They could care less how much you made/make at this point.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-08-11 19:17:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionPrint outs of bank statements.
I did the same....I just printed out the first page of each one and then copied them back to back. We only use internet statements as well. My bills are all internet only too. Same thing.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-08-11 21:11:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionSeparate checks?
I just wrote ours in one check and stated what it was for in our cover letter.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-08-11 18:57:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionPetition to remove condition of permanent resident status
Make an infopass appointment and get a stamp in your passport.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-08-12 11:43:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionQuestions about using tax returns and W2s.
I know the W-2's were required for any kind of copied tax returns up to this point. I just copied them and sent them again for the heck of it.

For the removing of conditions, it is more of a proof of continued being together. I don't think you really need to send them this time. My belief though is if in doubt, do it anyhow. Whatever you feel confident doing, I would do.

As long as you have lots of other proof, you should be fine.

I am going to say this, though.....if you moved around a bunch in those 2 years and you are listing those addresses on the form, it might be a good idea to prove the 2 of you moved around together by using those W-2's.

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I think W2s are not required, although we did send ours just in case (and ours did have the same address so we thought it might help our evidence).

We also ended up ordering tax transcripts from the IRS rather than just sending photocopies of the returns. I think if you go with the official transcripts they might be even less likely to need W2s accompanying them.



You do not need W-2's with the transcripts.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-08-12 18:20:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionSo far, we've "slid through..."
Joint tax returns
joint bills
Did you buy anything together

If I were you, I would put some serious thought into this. We said through AOS without an interview too. But, that didn't stop me from preparing for LOC long in advance and from sending about 5 lbs. of LOC proof in lasat week.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-08-11 21:17:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionHow important are photos for this stage?
I would say not submitting any photos would be a bad thing. Surely you were together at family holidays or something. I think you need some.

I suppose if you have enough other joint evidence, you will be fine.

You need to wow them now just like it's suggested at every other stage in this process.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-08-12 09:25:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionTravel during I-751 Processing
Yep. I know someone who just travelled to Jamaica on his expired green card, NOA extension letter, and his passport. No issues.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-08-15 10:01:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionIs there another Interview in 2 years from the time Conditional Permanent Residency is Granted?
Usually not. But, it is possible you will be required to have one. Why?
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-08-15 08:41:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 QUESTIONS
Copies of some paycheck stubs showing the same address?
Some junk mail with your address on it?
Christmas Cards?
The white card the conditional green card came on?

You can download an Advanced Directive and have each other fill them out, name the other as decision maker in emergencies where you are incapacitated, and have them notarized.

Joint insurances....health, life, auto?

Any retirement where the other is the beneficiary?
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-08-15 08:47:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionDrivers licence about to expire
Make sure to take your marriage certificate with you as well.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-08-16 23:41:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhat to do?? Removing conditions - travel
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Well, well.........look who showed up today kicking.gif


eb0dfafc.gif Oh yeah....you're cracking me up today!!



Don't blame your foul mood on me! devil.gif

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Hey Mindy.

"They" didn't even look at Damien's letter...just his passport with the stamp in it. I was nervous as well.

Hope you had a nice trip.



Stamp? An infopass stamp?

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We got both our passports scanned in the US and in Jamaica. They also scanned his expired green card.

I was a bit nervous when "they" were reading and re-reading the NOA1.....but, in the end. Everything worked out just fine.

You would think wacko.gif that with all the technology and the "chips" that are in the passports and GC that there should be no need for you to travel with that silly piece of paper.



Well, well.........look who showed up today kicking.gif


Yeah, USCIS took forever to mail his NOA1 so we made an infopass appointment the day the GC expired. They took the card from us and put I-55 (something like that) stamp in his passport. We eventually got the NOA with "duplicated" stamped all over it. We never received the orginal.


With a stamp, they wouldn't need to see the NOA at all. It's pretty much the same thing.


JG - I was writing MY experience. I realize it's the same thing but still nervous without the actual card.



Yeah, I realized that too.

My point was the OP has the NOA to use. No need for them to make an appointment to get a stamp. And, I didn't want them to not take the letter with them because in their case it is important to use it to travel with the GC and passport.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-08-12 17:54:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhat to do?? Removing conditions - travel
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Well, well.........look who showed up today kicking.gif


eb0dfafc.gif Oh yeah....you're cracking me up today!!



Don't blame your foul mood on me! devil.gif

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Hey Mindy.

"They" didn't even look at Damien's letter...just his passport with the stamp in it. I was nervous as well.

Hope you had a nice trip.



Stamp? An infopass stamp?

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We got both our passports scanned in the US and in Jamaica. They also scanned his expired green card.

I was a bit nervous when "they" were reading and re-reading the NOA1.....but, in the end. Everything worked out just fine.

You would think wacko.gif that with all the technology and the "chips" that are in the passports and GC that there should be no need for you to travel with that silly piece of paper.



Well, well.........look who showed up today kicking.gif


Yeah, USCIS took forever to mail his NOA1 so we made an infopass appointment the day the GC expired. They took the card from us and put I-55 (something like that) stamp in his passport. We eventually got the NOA with "duplicated" stamped all over it. We never received the orginal.


With a stamp, they wouldn't need to see the NOA at all. It's pretty much the same thing.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-08-12 14:49:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhat to do?? Removing conditions - travel
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Hey Mindy.

"They" didn't even look at Damien's letter...just his passport with the stamp in it. I was nervous as well.

Hope you had a nice trip.



Stamp? An infopass stamp?

QUOTE (Minfay @ Aug 12 2008, 12:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We got both our passports scanned in the US and in Jamaica. They also scanned his expired green card.

I was a bit nervous when "they" were reading and re-reading the NOA1.....but, in the end. Everything worked out just fine.

You would think wacko.gif that with all the technology and the "chips" that are in the passports and GC that there should be no need for you to travel with that silly piece of paper.



Well, well.........look who showed up today kicking.gif
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-08-12 12:33:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhat to do?? Removing conditions - travel
Yeah, why doesn't the system say one year extension? How hard can it actually be for them to set that up?
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-08-11 19:37:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhat to do?? Removing conditions - travel
It's never ending it seems.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-08-11 19:30:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhat to do?? Removing conditions - travel
Shikeys..............I meant NOA and Green card. What did I say passport for? Although, he needs that one too. Thanks, Jenn.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-08-11 19:24:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhat to do?? Removing conditions - travel
As long as he has the NOA and his passport with him, he will be fine to travel.

My friend just came back from Jamaica doing that and had no issues whatsoever.

If you don't file in enough time for him to get that NOA (about a week or two after filing), he cannot leave the country and returns again.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-08-11 19:21:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWrong fee
I have heard that it is okay to write one check for the ROC & biometrics (we just did and they cashed it); but if there are additional biometrics on there, you should seperate them out.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-08-14 10:55:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionapproved!!!!
Why 4 years? Without a timeline or even the kind of visa, I can't really tell from your post.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-08-15 12:46:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionApproval Notice Mailed
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This afternoon i received the following email from CRIS , wish u all the best in your cases.


*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Application Type: CRI89 , PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS OF PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS RECEIVED

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On August 18, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this CRI89 PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS OF PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS RECEIVED. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Case Status and Processing Dates.
*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.


Sincerely,


The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)



Could you fill in your timeline to give others still waiting some hope. It helps to know how long it took and all that.

Congrats to you.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-08-18 15:23:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionDriver License expired while waiting for Greencard
That is not correct. You may need to go back and demand to speak to a supervisor.

If you take the NOA from the filing of you ROC, it will extend your legal permanent residence status for one year and give you another expiration date. That letter plus your expired greencared IS all you need to extend it another year.

Fight for this one.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-07-25 23:21:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionHow long should it take them to cash a check?
I mailed ours on August 6th to CSC. They cashed the check August 12th. I got the NOA in the mail yesterday, the 18th.

Hope that helps you.

Good Luck!
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-08-19 07:55:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionTexas Service Center- Forwarding of I-751
Vermont or California, depending on your filing address.

I just mailed mine directly to CSC.

Good luck to you.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-08-19 11:41:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionEarly removal of conditions
Magnolia....."trying" to make a change would mean he has to face some of his demons. Demons, I can't even imagine. I feel for him.

I also feel for you. I had that very why are you ignoring me conversation with my husband last night after I could not take it anymore. It was not pretty. Turns out, it was his dealing with issues not really involving me and trying to protect me from said issues.

You guys have come a long way to where you are now. I hope you at least try to work it out....both of you.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-08-19 12:16:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionEarly removal of conditions
Have you considered he may have some sort of post-traumatic stress disorder and may need some help in dealing with what he may have seen and/or done in Iraq? Sounds like he may need some help. And, then, it sounds like you guys may need some marriage counseling as well.

You cannot remove conditions early or on your own without a divorce decree. First stop would be to divorce. There is no quick fix in that.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-08-19 10:49:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionExpired Greencard and Driver License
When did the DL expire? If before you filed for your 10 year Green Card, I say you are SOL until you get the green card. Then, you would probably have to retake the testing process.

If the DL expired with the Green Card, as is my husband's case, they all you need is to take the expired DL, the expired GC, and whatever other paperwork/documentations your state's DMV requires and renew.

The ID part.......if you take the GC, they probably won't even look at the expiration date.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-08-18 11:33:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionRemoving Conditions on PR
I just filed. We filed a joint petiton.

Proof of residencey? Do you mean joint bills? Insurance? Anything joint?

I wish you luck in this.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-08-20 15:00:00