ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
US Citizenship General Discussionwallet, pick-pocketed: Interview close
Yes, you have to keep the card with you at all times.That is the law.
internetkafeMaleTurkey2009-11-29 10:12:00
US Citizenship General Discussionwallet, pick-pocketed: Interview close
I do not think you need to apply for replacement since you will not have any use for it once you get naturalized.Besides, it is not going to be replaced within such short notice.
What you must do is to go to a police station and report the incident and keep the copies of the report and present it during the interview.
internetkafeMaleTurkey2009-11-29 09:49:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionUS Citizen losing Citizenship...
Marhaba KarimaG,

I hope you get the approval faster than you expect. Wish you a fast and problem-free journey. smile.gif
internetkafeMaleTurkey2009-12-03 13:20:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionWilling to bear arms?
QUOTE (NickD @ Dec 4 2009, 11:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My brother got drafted into the army, conned them into sending him to medical school, still don't know how he managed that, served 30 years and retired recently as a Lt. Colonel at the ripe old age of 48. Did get married had three kids and was stationed all over the world, mostly in the nicer spots like Germany, Japan, and Spain. So not really a bad way to bear arms for your country. He is still all military working in VA hospital in Colorado. In constant contact with my three nieces now, that they are finally back in the states.

Certainly no shortage of both girls or boys applying for flight schools, regardless of the branch, they all have airplanes now.


Where I come from, military service is mandatory. Doing your part as a citizen is only commendable.
As long as it involves purely defending your country/people. Unfortunately in today's world the meaning of defense and offense has intermingled. Hence the hesitation on the part of people when it comes to draft...

internetkafeMaleTurkey2009-12-04 11:22:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionWilling to bear arms?
QUOTE (saywhat @ Dec 4 2009, 11:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Bob Dylan's lyrics echo down the decades:



Try hard, get barred
Get back, ride rail
Get jailed, jump bail
Join the army if you fail
Look out kid
You're gonna get hit
By losers, cheaters
Six-time users
Hangin' 'round the theaters
Girl by the whirlpool
Lookin' for a new fool
Don't follow leaders
Watch the parkin' meters


+1

internetkafeMaleTurkey2009-12-04 11:02:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionWilling to bear arms?
QUOTE (toma1 @ Dec 3 2009, 08:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Malrothien @ Dec 3 2009, 08:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (internetkafe @ Dec 3 2009, 11:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We may need draft if the president keeps sending troops around the world at the current speed and stamina.
It is better to spread it than putting the entire burden on a group of people who volunteered for several reasons.
In my opinion, being for draft is the definition of patriotism. If you are against draft you are unpatriotic.



Unlikely that we will see a draft any time soon. The military is exceeding it's recruitment numbers. My cousin was supposed to ship to boot camp on Dec. 9, but was told that his date was pushed back due to too many recruits.


Yeah, and it's very difficult to get into the Coast Guard or Air Force right now. They pick and choose.


Must be because of the perception that wars are going to be brought to an end by the new president. Lured by the so-called benefits of joining, especially in the midst of the most damaging economic collapse of the century, young people are being recruited. If Obama ends the wars, it will not be as dreadful job with death at the end of the tunnel. But the president chose to follow Bush's footsteps.I expect sudden and marked drop in recruitment figures, even in Coast Guard and Air Force...
internetkafeMaleTurkey2009-12-04 08:24:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionWilling to bear arms?
QUOTE (saywhat @ Dec 3 2009, 02:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (internetkafe @ Dec 3 2009, 08:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We may need draft if the president keeps sending troops around the world at the current speed and stamina.
It is better to spread it than putting the entire burden on a group of people who volunteered for several reasons.
In my opinion, being for draft is the definition of patriotism. If you are against draft you are unpatriotic.


My granddad was against the draft as he had 5 tiny children. He avoided being sent to kill Turks but then they drafted him and he was quickly killed in France.

Was he unpatriotic ?


Was he pro-war? If he were and he did not want to join the war effort then he was unpatriotic, otherwise no.

Redneck-NOVA, do you agree?

Krikit, NickD makes me laugh not only sometimes, but almost always biggrin.gif




internetkafeMaleTurkey2009-12-03 21:05:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionWilling to bear arms?
We may need draft if the president keeps sending troops around the world at the current speed and stamina.
It is better to spread it than putting the entire burden on a group of people who volunteered for several reasons.
In my opinion, being for draft is the definition of patriotism. If you are against draft you are unpatriotic.
internetkafeMaleTurkey2009-12-03 14:50:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionWilling to bear arms?
I am for draft. Let everyone feel the pain. Also there should be a war tax. War is not free. It is government spending, big government. I wonder how would the fiscally conservative people react to realities... Will they answer their country's call and join the military and pay the war tax as a true patriot should or?
internetkafeMaleTurkey2009-12-03 13:16:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionWilling to bear arms?
How about getting a Kalashnikov? You need a GC or what? LOL
internetkafeMaleTurkey2009-12-01 17:49:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionGot Criminal Traffic Ticket Before Oath
What brand and where from NickD?
internetkafeMaleTurkey2009-11-30 14:28:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionGot Criminal Traffic Ticket Before Oath
QUOTE (Hopp @ Nov 27 2009, 10:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
All this talk about ridiculous and aggressive, I dare say dishonest speed laws and practices in various states just makes me glad I got a professional radar detector installed a couple years ago. Those on the dash/windshield ones are a joke, and cops will just take you for a lead foot if they see it stuck to the windshield.

I highly recommend this unit. Just to be aware of the speed traps and revenue collectors with guns. I don't speed by practice, as I love to get 30+ mpg in my Toyota. But I want to be aware of sneaky cops trying to give out $450 traffic tickets. Especially in AZ, they are very aggressive and sneaky. My condolences to the OP.


This is all you see in your car and can be placed in the most discreet areas, even under the dash. A speaker alerts you a half mile or more ahead of time when radar or laser is being used up the road.



The main receiver goes behind your grill. The laser diode detectors go up front and then attached about license plate frame. The laser diodes also "shift" the laser light bouncing off your car, kinda like a stealth plane bounces/absorbs radar waves. Very cool and trouble-free. Will pay for itself for sure as broke municipalities are under pressure to generate more revenue on the backs of everyday work commuters. Good luck and safe driving. Don't be a fish in a barrel.


How much did it cost you to have it installed? Any links to the product?
internetkafeMaleTurkey2009-11-28 13:31:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 June 2009
Thank you very much KamranAshraf1 smile.gif

Have you found out how to move on your application for child?
internetkafeMaleTurkey2009-11-22 08:42:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 June 2009
Hi,

I took my oath today and I am now a US citizen. good.gif
internetkafeMaleTurkey2009-11-21 16:01:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 June 2009
I just did not know if you filed in June or not.All of a sudden I see you updating which made me look at the list to see if you were there, no you were not. It is good that it is in order, thanks. wink.gif It is like somebody walking on the street decides to come into one of the house on that street and cleans it up gratuitously. Thank you tongue.gif
internetkafeMaleTurkey2009-11-17 15:58:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 June 2009
I do not see your name here on June filers list, rebelheart. What gives?
internetkafeMaleTurkey2009-11-16 17:55:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 June 2009
QUOTE (KamranAshraf1 @ Nov 12 2009, 06:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (internetkafe @ Nov 12 2009, 05:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations on your citizenship KamranAshraf1 smile.gif
My oath ceremony is coming up too smile.gif



Thanks 'internetkafe'. now i have one question.

Now i m a U.S citizen and wanted to apply for my daughter. She born in Pakistan before my citizen ship. Now how do i apply? apply N-600 or I-130?

Please advise me.


KamranAshraf1,

I am not sure, but it seems it depends on the age of the child.There is an automatic citizenship act, but one of the conditions is that the child has to be living in the US as an immigrant. Here is an information page: http://blog.davidbre...ip-act-of-2000/
internetkafeMaleTurkey2009-11-13 17:31:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 June 2009
Congratulations on your citizenship KamranAshraf1 smile.gif
My oath ceremony is coming up too smile.gif
internetkafeMaleTurkey2009-11-12 17:48:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBest way to contact a consulate

Hey thanks for that info, and I did just as you said, and the NVC is going to forward that request on to the consulate in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. I appreciate your constructivenss. So many people on this website are part of the problem and not the solution, I think many of them want to lord over those who are still struggling in our journey when they have completed theirs already. What goes around comes around. But you sir are breath of fresh air thanks for your info, and your guidance. God Bless, and good luck to you as well in your journey.


Very well put and Amen, enough said!
Luckywife2007FemaleTurkey2010-12-29 08:07:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionUS CONSULATE in ANKARA, TURKEY

Hello,

We got letter from NVC that our interview will be in US Embassy in Ankara, but I live in Istanbul so when i will get call from Embassy i will update you. :D


Thank you!
Luckywife2007FemaleTurkey2010-12-29 07:39:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionUS CONSULATE in ANKARA, TURKEY
I haven't seen a new and recent post for VJers experience at the Consulate in Ankara, Turkey...how about a New Post (updated one anyway) and New discussion for a NEW YEAR?

Edited by Luckywife2007, 28 December 2010 - 09:18 AM.

Luckywife2007FemaleTurkey2010-12-28 09:17:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionfeburary /22/2011 8;30 interview

thank u for your response i was calling them....now i know what to do thank u agaian so much


You are VERY welcome and let us the outcome if you would and again GOOD LUCK! :dance:
Luckywife2007FemaleTurkey2011-01-27 13:50:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionfeburary /22/2011 8;30 interview

hello vj.i will get my interview after 3 weeks.. me and my decided to interview together...i called us embassy here in ankara they told me to call them back between 16;00 to 17;00 and i called them that time no one were there answering me ..it was just michane was talking.....can u please help me...how can my wife go with me to usembassy building....i dont know anything about that ....or without calling usembassy can my wife still go with me or no?


melbar,

I had the same issue when I called the embassy BUT this is what you need to do and then you will get a "live" person.

Call the number which is 0312 455 5555 between 16:00 -17:00 as you already probably know! :thumbs:
You will hear a recording that gives you the option of English or if you want then wait and it will offer the message in Turkish.
There will be a kind of a long message at this point and will say "if you want to speak to someone about an Immigrant visa then press the number that they offer and wait and if it goes to the "machine" it is because they are busy with other callers and you will call back and start the entire procedure again until a "live" person answers! DO NOT give up! I called on a Monday and it took me 15 minutes of calling and calling BUT finally I got a "real" assistant so whatever you do KEEP TRYING! You can only call Monday-Thursday and ALL AMERICAN and TURKISH Hoildays they are closed ( I don't think that there are any TURKISH Hoildays coming up soon BUT you would know better than I would and as far as AMERICAN Holidays the 21st of February is an AMERICAN Holiday which is Washington's Birthday) SO, you have a lot of time to call. Another thing that I would do is to email them as well asking them your question and that way you can print it out and take it with you if they say that both of you can attend the interview together.... :dance: :dance: :dance: You can email them by clicking on this link http://turkey.usemba...v/iv-form2.html and completing the information that they ask for and you should receive a response within 5 Business days and if you do not the email the again!
The best advice that I can give you is like I said DO NOT give up.. KEEP CALLING until you actually get a "live" person! If you need anymore help, then just send me a message and Good Luck! :thumbs:

Edited by Luckywife2007, 27 January 2011 - 01:20 PM.

Luckywife2007FemaleTurkey2011-01-27 13:19:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionInterview at Embassy
Our Interview is coming up very soon (ANKARA, TURKEY) and we need to know what we can take and what we cannot take inside the Embassy. Can I take my purse and are cell phones allowed?

For instance, all of our Documents that are needed at the Interview, can they be in a bag or do they have to be simply carried "by hand" per say? I ask this as I am not sure and don't want to have any last minute surprises and then be left scurrying to find a place to keep what is not allowed. :blink:

Thank you in advance!
Luckywife2007FemaleTurkey2011-02-25 06:45:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionurgent question

i was just checking everything for the last time,and i noticed there are two addresses for our embassy,one is the embassy ,one is the consular section.they are both the same except the consular section has that in it address.which one should i put on the package?


What Embassy did you apply at? If it is Ankara, Turkey then the address is:

AMERICAN EMBASSY
IMMIGRANT VISA UNIT
110 ATATURK BLVD.
KAVAKLIDERE, ANKARA TURKEY 06100
Luckywife2007FemaleTurkey2011-03-04 10:51:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionUS CONSULATE in ANKARA, TURKEY

I haven't seen a new and recent post for VJers experience at the Consulate in Ankara, Turkey...how about a New Post (updated one anyway) and New discussion for a NEW YEAR?


Hello,

We got letter from NVC that our interview will be in US Embassy in Ankara, but I live in Istanbul so when i will get call from Embassy i will update you. :D
M&S foreverNot TellingTurkey2010-12-29 07:38:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMedical Exam for Interview

Thank you!! We are so anxious like everyone is here....He and I prepare for all steps so thank you for this information! And good luck to you too! You live in Istanbul but are not turkish?


Hi,

Yeah I live in Istanbul but I am not a citizenship of Turkey,so I really hope all our visa process will end soon :dance:

Good luck guys.
M&S foreverNot TellingTurkey2011-01-10 06:05:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMedical Exam for Interview

Hello fellow K1 Visa couples!

My fiancee is in Turkey..and sometimes finding information and what people tell make me confused! I am trying to understand when Bahadir can go to get his Medical Exam for The Visa interview...Can he get in Izmir and keep enveloped sealed till interview? Must he go to Ankara to Doctors in the day before or day of? I am confused please help me! We are still waiting our NOA2 but I am trying to prepare so we know what we can do sooner then later!

Michele and Bahadir!


Hello Michele and Bahadir,

We are K1 filler and I live in Istanbul.So we are now waiting for package from US Embassy in Ankara.I am not a citizenship of Turkey.So the medical exam we better get 3 or 4 days before interview date, and you can do it in Izmir as well.Did you got package with instruction from the Embassy? They should tell to your Fiancée where he should get him medical exam.I attached for you two files I hope it will help, but still he should has instructions from the Embassy.

Good luck guys :dance:

I just now see your timeline you are still on the way to get your NOA2 heee so do not rush with medical it is easy to get it it will not take longer.For now you can prepare evidence of relationship, pictures, receipts,chat logs, call logs etc. :lol:

Attached Files


Edited by M&S forever, 06 January 2011 - 05:06 AM.

M&S foreverNot TellingTurkey2011-01-06 05:03:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDS-156, ONLINE DOC. PRINTOUT -re photo

In the DS-156;do i glue/staple her picture in that section for the interview on the printouts?

Thank you for all the help.


Hello,

Today i sent out my package to Embassy. I did not glue pictures i just attached it on form.Do i think it is not big mistake.

Good luck
M&S foreverNot TellingTurkey2011-02-08 10:35:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDear Turkish filer attention!!!

For me, it took a little over a month. I think a month or month a half is average for most people. Good luck!


Thank you so much for reply.Hope our will have exact timeline.

Regards,

Selvi
M&S foreverNot TellingTurkey2011-02-15 02:50:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDear Turkish filer attention!!!
Hi all Turkish members.

I am wander how long take get to set interview date after you sent your required documents to US Ankara Embassy?

Can someone tell me average timeline?

Happy Valentine's Day.

Selvi
M&S foreverNot TellingTurkey2011-02-14 05:01:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMy husbands visa is approved!

Yessssssssssss approved!


Congratulations(Tebrikler) :)
M&S foreverNot TellingTurkey2011-05-02 21:23:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI was asked about my salary......

Hi everyone
Today was my interview , it was going fine the 2 CO were so nice ( a guy and a girl). But when I was called the third time to get the final decision, the CO gave me the blue note, in the back ,where titled ,( In order to complete your application , please provide the following :
* ( your bank statement for the last 3 months and employment letter with your salary and length of service . )
I tolled the CO that I get my salary in cash from my work, so, he asked me to,then, bring a letter from my work that explain my salary and length of service. Then he gave me my passport back, and he asked me not to send it to the embassy until he calls me.
I provided the form I-134 and a joint sponsor form I-864 affidavit of support.
They also kept my original birth certificate and my divorce decree.
I have never read or saw a k1 beneficiary here mentioning a such issue.
Most of people talk about that they do not count at all the salary or the assets of the beneficiary.
Why me ?
Any one can advice or help or explain ?
Thanks to everyone who will interfere.


Hi,
It is really very strange they ask your bank statment and salary,because it is not matter as long as your Fiance(Petitioner) will support you.Maybe there some confusing?
M&S foreverNot TellingTurkey2011-08-11 10:10:00
Asia: East and PacificPetitioner's birth certificate
Do I need to send the birth certificate of my spouse (the petitioner) to NVC for CR1???
internetkafeMaleTurkey2006-02-12 16:52:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)::::::: IRS Tax transcripts ::::::
Hello ~waterlily,

Can you tell me more about this process with NVC and the Embassy?
Who, when and how is the appointment scheduled? How long after the case is complete message?
How long does it take for the case to be completed once everything is sent to the NVC?

Thanks in advance

:)
internetkafeMaleTurkey2006-03-09 18:55:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)I got an RFE

Apparantly
finally got through on the visa number and they told me after reviewing the affidaivant that i am getting an RFE because of my most recent tax year

I sent in a w2 because at the time i had electronically filed and 2005 was not available at the time.

luckily the tax transcripts are now after calling the IRS (nervously)

*big sigh*


My wife got the same message. Missing information and checklist sent. She did not send tax information from 2005. That must be the reason for this RFE.
internetkafeMaleTurkey2006-03-16 16:12:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Questions about AOS BILL address and I-864 retired

Firstly, can you do me a favor ;) Not a good idea to address something directly to me or any individual member. It can deter another member from responding to you that is knowledgable on what you are enquiring about. I by no means have all the answers, nor am I knowledgable in many immigration issues and it does make me just a lil uncomfy with the question directed to me. I do know that wasnt your intention.....so all is cool :thumbs:



You are helping people with your posts, Lorelle.
Thank you :)
internetkafeMaleTurkey2006-04-02 09:24:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Another I-864 Question
Hello Lorelle,

We received an RFE related to AOS papers. The NVC asked for W2s..it did not find IRS transcripts enough. As far as I remember we do not have to send W2s. What can you say?

Thank you in advance...
internetkafeMaleTurkey2006-04-03 09:23:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)GOT MY VISA
Congratulations Udiken! :thumbs:

I hope the rest of the process goes smoother than it did till now for you.

Have a safe&enjoyable flight :)
internetkafeMaleTurkey2006-04-11 11:15:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)WOOHOOOOO

I have got the biggest smile on my face :dance: :dance: Could of been through NVC much sooner then we were, but I wont get into that hahaha WOOHOOOOOO Now its wait for the package from Embassy :P Sydney is only tops 4 weeks for an interview so I better get my finger out and finish what needs to be done.

Only one step to go...the interview :unsure: My nighmares will start soon lol

All the best to everyone.

Lorelle

CONGRATULATIONS Lorelle! :-)

:dance:

I hope you get the best and the soonest interview date!
internetkafeMaleTurkey2006-04-06 10:04:00