Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Canada	The Canuck EI Thread	So does that mean people getting a CR-1 can't collect EI? That's not what I've heard... QUOTE (flames9 @ May 7 2009, 11:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (RYCK @ May 7 2009, 11:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> According to my phone conversation with EI on tuesday .. I am work authorized as far as they are concerned i am a K-1 but i believe that comes from the type of visa you have and not the I-94 card .. every visa type comes with an I-94 it is a departure record and used to mark the day you have entered the USA with your visa i could be wrong but that is my understanding from talking to different sources ... but you can also make 5 different phone calls to the same place get 5 different people and recieve 5 different answers .. like the 2 i made to social security and 1 said i had to have an EAD to get my number and the other said i didn't.... no, cr-1, or ir-1 do not get an I-94 card--in case anyone is wondering,lol	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-05-25 14:10:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Mailing the envelope...	Ha! Glad you said that as after all this, I mailed it priority signature required and FORGOT to put an attention to designator. Oh well. 1322326804[/url]' post='5023792'] I didn't bother, and it got accepted and my NOA1 was generated the same day it was received at the CSC. I just put the address and my return address. I wouldn't worry about it either way.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2011-11-26 12:14:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Mailing the envelope...	Thanks so much! 1322320163[/url]' post='5023634'] That one is fine. Good Luck!	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2011-11-26 10:15:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Mailing the envelope...	Hey fellow ROCers! I have the address where to send our package but should I also write ATTENTION: removal of condition documents. What did you guys put on your envelopes? Thanks a lot!	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2011-11-26 09:37:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Checking status online.	I got it, actually. . Comes back fast!	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2011-11-26 12:58:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Checking status online.	Im sure every one asks this so, sorry. It seems like watching online for stuff was so long ago! So, someone want to give me a very brief refresher? I recall also that the sent email notifications as well. Thank you in advance. LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2011-11-26 12:19:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	How did you get NOA1?	I'm assuming that this is referring to your USPS mail notification saying that your package had been delivered? I got my NOA1 by alll of the 3 available methods: sms, email, and mail. After receiving the package it might take them 8-10 business days to send out NOA-1	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2011-11-29 13:49:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	How did you get NOA1?	Great! Thanks a lot... Well, I've always thought that ones who have the NOA1 date as the day after or very shortly after, are putting in the date once they get the actual NOA1 in the post. I have both in my signature, the date the bit of paper was received, and the date on it.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2011-11-29 12:23:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	How did you get NOA1?	Hi all... just wondering how you got your NOA1? I see people getting it within a day of the package being received? Was it sent electronically? BY mail? Enquiring minds wanna know. I know they got my package yesterday as I got a receipt confirmation from USPS. Thanks everyone.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2011-11-29 12:04:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	6 months???	Thanks everyone! So it looks like I"m looking at about an 8 month wait -- we've been waiting for 6 months already so... Hope it's smooth sailing . Best of luck to everyone.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2012-05-14 13:25:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	6 months???	Hey all!!! Submitted the removal of conditions docs in early December. Had biometrics in January and NOTHING! Is this normal? I'm starting to get a bit worried. How long did it take you all?	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2012-05-09 21:20:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	GC Extension notice and my mortgage...	Yepper! Same with us. All went well. Thanks a lot, everyone. No worries -- we just bought a house and I had to submit a copy of my expired green card along with the extension notice letter. No questions asked -- got approved for mortgage	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2012-05-21 13:55:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	GC Extension notice and my mortgage...	Yep, this is my fear. And since they're going to be SO ignorant as to how this process works, they're not even going to even realize that the actual buying of the house is the most bonified way really for the USCIS to assess the validity of a marriage. So, i'm expecting some issue as no one who has not gone through immigration knows what most things mean. So, I'm just waiting for all the hassle to come raining down. YaY! As many times as I have dealt with mortgage companies, they are for some weird stuff just before closing escrow, and funding the loan. You have to hope the extension letter will work, with the explanation that you don't see any reason why your ROC won't be approved. However, you just never know what they may decide until the loan is funded. My first mortgage, they cut the check with my nickname as my first name, instead of my legal one. The escrow company, my agent, and I, decided in was easier to conform all the other documents to the check and loan papers, then go back to the loan company and get another check. It was the last day of escrow, and this was after having the mortgage company try and change the loan terms within a few days of closing. It took threats of a lawsuit from two real estate companies, the escrow company, the seller and me, just to get that check. What a pain!	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2012-05-14 13:58:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	GC Extension notice and my mortgage...	I dunno, but to me, it makes sense that they would ask -- I was shocked that that was not one of the first things that they asked, actually. It's just that we are thisclose to finishing with all this loan stuff and THEN they're like, oh by the way.... But yes it makes sense that they'd want it. I just want to make sure that they're happy with that and my letter of extension. Like I said, I just wish the GC would get here -- it's been almost 6 months and I've had the biotmetrics done and everything. Thanks to all who answer.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2012-05-14 13:09:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	GC Extension notice and my mortgage...	Hi everyone! Thanks for your response with my query as to why this was taking so long. I have another question -- we are in the process of purchasing a house and we have sent in all my removal of conditions forms, they were sent in 5 months ago. So now... I have my expired green card and my letter of extension. Our loan is JUST coming out of underwriting and in QC and they have finally asked for a copy of my GC. I was wondering as to why they had not right at the start. Anyway... is a copy of my GC and a copy of my extension letter going to be okay, do you think? anyone else have to go through this? Any other stories would be appreciated -- just wish my CG would get here already. So long and now that we're buying a house, we have even MORE evidence of a bonified marriage. Thanks a lot, everyone	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2012-05-14 12:43:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Setting up an RFE package to send.	Hi everyone... I'm getting set to send in my RFE documents. I have a photo copy of all the documents as well as a copy of the blue RFE sheets. Is it okay to use a photocopy? I am also sending in a copy of my GC, my PP and my SSN. Anyone have any advice or tips for me? Just want to make sure I am sending all the right stuff in the right way. Very best, LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2012-09-13 10:02:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	We moved... got an RFE of course	OH wow, thanks! Had not even thought of that at all! That's great advice. Yeah, it's a HUGE pain in the butt -- I cannot wait to get all this done and naturalize and not have to worry about all this flurry of gather documents and such ever again. Seriously -- this is getting old... I'm doing good, thanks! You didn't mention whether or not your husband filed a Change of Sponsor Address as well. That's a separate form that you might want to make sure you send in.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2012-09-13 05:59:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	We moved... got an RFE of course	Hi everyone! Hi Wyatt!! I'm not worried about the RFE, they are asking us to prove that we still live together. Makes sense to me. The document asks us for a copy of a lease or mortgage documents. We changed our address midway so I assume they're ensuring we are still a couple. I just need to know if we are sending the right mortgage document. Thank you! How's things with you Wyatt?	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2012-09-11 18:26:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	We moved... got an RFE of course	Hi there... We bought a house and thus, have moved and I changed my address with USCIS and of course they RFE'd us w hich makes sense. So, I'm just wondering... what from our mortgage package should I send? I have the HUD docs that show the transfer of the new house and such and I have the tax assessment bill and as well, a copy of the bill we're sent from our mortgage company to pay our mortgage... Do you all think that this is the right documentation? it's hard to figure out which document they want, I figure as long as it shows a loan, a purchase agreement and the address, we'll be fine? If any knows anything else or can add, that would be lovely. I don't want to send them the whole entire mortgage package as that seems stupid to me. Thanks everyone for your help. HOpe your journey's are going well. LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2012-09-11 13:17:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Preparing an RFE	Hi there, it was because we moved, sent them a change of address and they want to see documents proving that we are still jointly domiciled. But yes, thanks for that! Should I place the ORIGINAL blue cover sheet or will a copy of it suffice? I am also sending them copies of all our docs unless there is evidence that they want the originals. Thanks so much for your input And yes, I plan on sending the package priority courier too. What was the RFE for? When responding to a Request for Evidence it is extremely important that you place the blue coversheet on the top of the response you send to them. The VSC receives thousands of pieces of correspondence each day, if the blue coversheet is not on the top of the response it will be placed in "general" correspondence and NOT sorted as a priority, which may delay your case. I also did priority mail with tracking for around $2.40 and everything was delivered quickly. Don't do signiture required.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2012-09-20 10:36:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Preparing an RFE	Hi there... Can you all help me and tell me how you prepared your RFE? I have all the the tax records for the time we've been married, copies of our Mortgage papers, tax papers for that property adn a copy of the joint bank account we share. I plan on sending copies of all these things, the blue cover sheets, copies of my GC and my PP as well as a letter and a list of all the things that I'm sending. How does this sound? Any one who was successful, how did you prepare your RFE package? Thanks so much, LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2012-09-20 10:13:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Approved!	Thanks a lot, and I just did. I didn't update the list as I have messed it up before but all the details are there as well as in my signature. Congrats lgg !! Don't forget to go back to I-751 November 2011 Filers thread and let them know your approval	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2012-10-16 08:15:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Approved!	Hey everyone! Just to let you know, I got my approval letter today. Sent in the RFE 3 weeks ago. What's odd? I was starting to get nervous as the due date for the RFE was coming due. I called them 3 times to see if they could tell me they'd received the RFE package. The could not tell me anything. The last update was from November 2011 when I first sent the ROC. Package. I was freaking as I'd lost my postal notice. I came home abd my husband handed me the letter. I was thrilled when I opened it. Nice timing, eh? I was worried. So... That's that. Good luck everyone! The RFE wasn't so bad : )	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2012-10-15 19:25:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	I-751 November 2011 Filers	Hi everyone... I'm on the November list and we also got an RFE!! There were a lot, eh? Anyway... just wanted to let you all know, we sent in the RFE info about 3 weeks or less ago and I found out yesterday that I was approved! Which is great. Another thing? If you send in your stuff and call the NCIS, they are NOT going to know if it was received or not -- it's very annoying. So yepper, done and done with this round and good luck to everyone else. Best, LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2012-10-16 08:09:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	I-751 November 2011 Filers	Still waiting here!! Sent package end of November and had biometrics in January. Still waiting. Is this normal? Should I be worried?	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2012-05-09 21:25:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	I-751 November 2011 Filers	Hello november filers. I got mi biometrics notice yesterday. Scheduled for January 9th. Good luck to everyone else.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2011-12-17 08:42:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	I-751 November 2011 Filers	ah... that's great! Thanks so much for the quick answer.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2011-12-12 10:46:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	I-751 November 2011 Filers	Hey there... I received our NOA1 last week or so ago and have yet to get our biometrics appt? Should I be worried or concerned? Just seems like everyone gets it a few days after the NOA1. Thanks a lot you guys. LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2011-12-12 10:16:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	I-751 November 2011 Filers	Cool! Thanks a lot! So nice to have a support network and a wealth of information during this stuff. Exactly. If the cheque cleared, that means they've accepted the package. They've almost certainly already generated the NOA1, and should be mailing it to you very shortly, if they haven't already. My NOA1 was generated on the 3rd My cheque was cashed on the 7th. My NOA1 was mailed on the 7th, and arrived here on the 10th. If they've cashed your cheque, I would expect to see the NOA1 soon. Yay!	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2011-12-01 11:32:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	I-751 November 2011 Filers	So... I just checked my bank account and it looks like the check for USCIS has been cashed! This would be considered my unofficial NOA1 then? I was having fears of them sending the whole package back for whatever crazy reason -- i'm hoping this means that it's going to start processing and such... Thanks a lot, guys.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2011-12-01 09:27:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	I-751 November 2011 Filers	Thanks for adding me, heatdeath! Mailed! : )	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2011-11-26 12:15:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	I-751 November 2011 Filers	Hi alll! I am mailing our package today! I'm a little nervous as I am not on the house mortgage -- my husband bought the house before I got here. All we have separate bank accounts despite sharing our finances. We have everything else though. Joint cars, insurance, bills and taxes. But these two things worry me. It's just how we live our life. I'd really rather not get an RFE. We will see! But hi and I'm on the list for today! Vermont service centre.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2011-11-26 10:25:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	I-751 December filers	California Service Center (7 applicants) VJName.............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date......Biometrics......Approved.... COLU.................12/01/11........12/02/11.......12/28/11........--/--/12....(Early Bio 12/13) DARWINSFINCH.........12/05/11........12/06/11.......02/06/12........--/--/12.... LANCELOTTE25.........12/18/11........12/19/11.......01/20/12........--/--/12.... TINA&ROLAND..........12/19/11 .......12/20/11.......01/13/12........--/--/12.... OOMIE................12/19/11 .......12/20/11.......01/13/12........--/--/12....(Early Bio 01/03) TCHAUEUA.............12/24/11........12/27/11.......01/26/12........--/--/12.... LUKE AND DEANNA......12/28/11........12/29/11.......02/15/12........--/--/12.... Vermont Service Center (18 applicants) VJName.............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date......Biometrics......Approved.... BANKERMAI............12/03/11........12/23/11.......01/09/12........--/--/12.... BOP..................??/??/11........12/06/11.......01/05/12........--/--/12.... LGG..................11/29/11........12/07/11.......01/14/12........--/--/12.... VARESKA..............12/05/11........12/07/11.......01/03/12........--/--/12.... ABESTER..............12/05/11........12/??/11.......01/06/12........--/--/12.... MAPLESTAR............12/07/11........12/09/11.......01/30/12........--/--/12.... ESJAY................12/08/11........12/13/11.......01/05/12........--/--/12.... SDW..................12/09/11........12/13/11.......01/06/12........--/--/12.... GREEBO...............12/13/11........12/15/11.......01/06/12........--/--/12.... TOGETHER-FOREVER.....12/07/11........12/16/11.......--/--/12........--/--/12.... EVANSCHOLLY..........12/15/11........12/20/11.......01/20/12........--/--/12.... BRB..................12/16/11........12/21/11.......02/06/12........--/--/12....(Early Bio 01/18) DALLASJEEPER.........12/18/11........12/22/11.......01/19/12........--/--/12.... JOSHDBA..............12/20/11........12/27/11.......01/26/12........--/--/12.... KACRS1221............12/21/11........12/23/11.......01/18/12........--/--/12.... JAVA100US............12/24/11........--/--/12.......--/--/12........--/--/12.... BASY.................12/27/11........12/30/11.......01/23/12........--/--/12.... WYATT'S TORCH........12/27/11........12/30/11.......02/24/12........--/--/12.... ELTEMP...............12/28/11........01/03/12.......01/31/12........--/--/12....	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2012-05-14 13:44:00
Philippines	Wow, the Philippines!	Dear trinket... I think I love you in that platonic, let's be friends, you're pretty awesome for a person I've never met sort of way. Way to say something really well and eloquently and not come across as conceited or rude. I do believe that there should be a little more humility on this site. I mean really... beauty is in the eye of the beholder, people. Cheers to you Trinket, well said... Best to you, LGG QUOTE (trinket @ Jun 19 2009, 07:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ok, you Filipino girls. I do like you and all that and I am not the type to bait, but seriously, don't you think this slogan of yours -- WE ARE THE BEST WIVES.........is getting a bit too far? And about posting pictures of couple who have a large age difference, well I can't because that's against TOS rules and I know where to stop even if I don't want to stop. But you can always check the Visa Journey Gallery section and know and see what others do see there. I am no beauty queen, heck I am fat and all that, but I am not married to a grandpa either. 2 things I have objection about this--- We are the best wife, foreigners choose us than anyone else. Number 1-- Have you lived in any other household where the guy is American but the wife is from some other country and not Philippines? By your statement that you do make the bestest wife, you are insulting me and every other woman of other nationality saying how we aren't cut for loving our husband. I didn't use the word caring, because I am sure my husband can take care of himself, if he needed a caregiver he should have lived with his mom or could have hired someone. Number 2--Do you really want to show your national heritage as being the chosen one as in a married material? Is that the pride that being a wife is everything in life, and that too a submissive wife, because a lot of you have attested in here that you let your man be the king of his castle. Really?? what about your own position, what about you being the partners, what about you having a say on finances and all that. And don't tell me its only the foreign men who pry upon Filipino women. I was an avid chatter back in the days and would always get IMs from Filipinos enquiring if I am a male or not........to clarify I had asexual id, so no one really knew my gender by reading my id name. My husband has also got a lot of those IMs, hell even my 58 year old dad get those, girls asking money after 2 days because they are in desperate situation. I don't want to keep ranting, but it would be nice for you girls to accept the reality. There are people who are looking for a way out of Philippines and they can and will do anything to achieve that. You read it everyday how an old man gets scammed by the young Filipina. I say it’s the fault of old man too, but whatever. Try to be a bit more humble towards other people, not every one who isn't married to a Filipino is also married to a monster. If you think you are doing a great work by asking your husband the first thing--- If you ate the food or not, you are wrong. I won't toot my own horn but there are people who have done more than that and they do it every day. Peace out!	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-06-21 09:14:00
Philippines	good question	Dude... It's because he 'complates' [sic] her don't you know? Geez. QUOTE (dutchmatt @ Jul 24 2009, 08:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congrats! You've won two prizes tonight: Worst post ever and most annoying signature!	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-08-02 07:44:00
Philippines	good question	Whoa... Mariel... What's with your signature???? QUOTE (Mariel_Esteban @ Aug 1 2009, 08:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (luckymom @ Aug 1 2009, 05:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I will be hypocrite if I say I can forget someone who gave me so much to remember. Unless I will have an amnesia, it will be very hard to just cast away everything in your mind. For me, the best thing to do is to move on, be the best of what I can and try hard to learn from my mistakes. Whether the issue is relationship such as with your ex, with a friend, with a family member etc., good or bad - it's better to leave them behind. ........same thing on my mind	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-08-01 07:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Re: Us fiance's income	Okay, I have to ask this... But what are food stamps???	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-08-01 08:41:00
Middle East and North Africa	Safe amount of time	Just wondering, i don't have an opinion as this sort of relationship as it is way beyond my scope of comprehension... but I wonder, if you sometimes don't have money for food for you and your children and if you owe lots of money for bills and such, how could pay for such an expensive plane ticket to Egypt? I work a lot and have no debt or children to feed and buying a ticket like that plus taking the time off would compromise me financially.... I only say this as I think that priorities need to be established for your children and your life first. Edited by lgg, 18 August 2009 - 02:54 PM.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-08-18 14:52:00
Middle East and North Africa	Thursday	Hey everyone! Just wanted to pop by and say hello rather just my usual lurking.. ~waves~	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-10-01 12:47:00
Middle East and North Africa	Walked out empty handed	Hi Paris.... I hope you're working things out with HIM too... not just allowing the petition to resolve itself and then go to him with what you've got. Are you working it out with him? talking to him? And when you talk to him do you sense that you're both at a place of understanding and trust? I think that this is a key thing... it should NEVER just be about the petition and whether or not it is approved. I hope you're keeping yourself well... I find now is the time to lean on your friends a bit and talk to them about what's going on. Guide yourself always but let your friends be there for you. All the best, LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-11-09 15:57:00