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Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion

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QUOTE (Thai family @ Aug 17 2009, 09:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

You can always make an info pass appointment in Frankfurt. It looks like you can email them, too. I don't don't how responsive their phone system is. I've sure they've dealt with many of these military type situations. Also, JAG should have a access to a USCIS liasion who can help you.

I hope this all get straightened out for you. It seems having to make a trip back to the U.S. for a stamp should not be a requirement for a military spouse.

Thanks for serving,

-Thai Mom

https://egov.uscis.g....statecode=Rome

Yea I emailed them them with my questions and awaiting a responce ...hopefully they can help. I will approach JAG and ask them thats a good point. Thank you all for the help.

Hopefully we will not have to make a trip all the way back to the U.S. for this, but apparently that may be so according to the miltary help line. I will continue to dig into this.

Hello everyone,

Heres some updates to my issue. USCIS Frankfurt contacted me by email and said that I will need to do is get a transportation letter within 30 days of leaving here issued by them. Just need to bring supporting evidence which includes original orders bringing me and my wife here from the U.S. Glad I kept a copy of those.

Also was contacted by the Vermont Service center with the help of the Military Help cell out of the Nebraska Service center. They are mailing me my biometrics forms to be completed on base. They also stated that if there is enough supporting evidence for our case an interview may not even be needed.

Looks like everything is falling into place. Thank you all for the help. Hopefully this info will help others in the future that are going through the same issue.

AmericanSoldier

Male

Thailand

2009-08-18 14:08:00

Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion

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AmericanSoldier

Male

Thailand

2009-08-17 14:40:00

Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion

QUOTE (Kathryn41 @ Aug 17 2009, 05:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I will have to look at the form again but I thought you had to include a fingerprint card with I-751s filed from overseas. Perhaps someone else can correct me. You don't get another extension letter. If the letter is expiring she needs to get an I-551 stamp placed in her passport. I don't know if this can be done at a Consulate or if she needs to schedule a trip back to the US for this.

Yea I thought that as well as I was going to follow the instructions on the form. I called to verify this and I was told that the biometrics would be done at a later time. It also states this on the extenstion letter. There is alot of gray areas on those forms. Got an answer from the military help line by email and they said to schedule an appointment for the biometrics with the service center and take leave to accomplis before the letter expires. Apparently according to them the interview can only be done in the U.S.

AmericanSoldier

Male

Thailand

2009-08-17 14:36:00

Hello everyone,

Maybe some of you have had some experiece with this so here goes and thanks ahead of time for the help.

Me (active duty member) and my wife (military dependent) are stationed at Wiesbaden Air Base, Germany.

Recently we filled the I-751, received the one year extenstion letter. To date we have not received an appointment for the interview or the biometrics. I have already sent them (Vermont Service Center) two passport style photographs as requested in the mail.

I inquired with the Vermont service center and they stated that our case was on military hold and we will not be able to accomplish the interview untill we return stateside upon notifying them of our return.

The extenstion letter is only good for one year. We will be in Germany at least 3 years, possibly moving onto Korea on a follow on assignment.

Not exactly sure if it is possible to accomplish the interview and biometric requirements at the USCIS in Frankfurt. Can this be done?

If it can not be done, how do I get another extension letter for a longer period of time so there are not problems on her entry into the U.S. in the very distant future.

AmericanSoldier

Male

Thailand

2009-08-16 14:51:00

question about Non U.S Passport holder traveling on military orders

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Here are some instructions on the process. Good luck.

Sir,

Thank you so much for the detailed info. I will definitely looking into this.

Much Respect,

Adam

AmericanSoldier

Male

Thailand

2008-07-01 11:39:00

question about Non U.S Passport holder traveling on military orders

QUOTE (Allan_D @ Jun 25 2008, 10:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

The military member should get a DD form 1278 from their unit commander. This form is then submitted to the near USCIS office to get expedited citizenship processing for the alien spouse.

Wow,

Thanks I am definetly going to bring this up to my chain of command. Thanks a bunch.

Adam

AmericanSoldier

Male

Thailand

2008-06-25 18:36:00

question about Non U.S Passport holder traveling on military orders

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QUOTE (Thai family @ Jun 24 2008, 05:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

P.S. Don't worry about the residence issues for citizenship. They don't apply to active duty military spouses.

Everyone,

Thanks for the advice and support. I will follow up with passports/travel and get some inputs from them. I am sure everything will be okay as I am not the only soldier that has had this issue.

Will follow up later.

Adam

Hello all,

I talked with travel and they said although she has a non U.S. Passport she can still get a SOFA stamp. Her passport will not be stamped, but there is a special card that they stamp to place inside her passport while traveling. She is allowed this because she is green card holder on military orders.

Thanks everyone.

Adam

AmericanSoldier

Male

Thailand

2008-06-25 13:26:00

question about Non U.S Passport holder traveling on military orders

QUOTE (Thai family @ Jun 24 2008, 05:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

P.S. Don't worry about the residence issues for citizenship. They don't apply to active duty military spouses.

Edited by AmericanSoldier, 24 June 2008 - 08:13 AM.

AmericanSoldier

Male

Thailand

2008-06-24 08:12:00

question about Non U.S Passport holder traveling on military orders

Hello all,

Does anyone have any experience about how the process would work for a Non U.S. Passport holder traveling to Germany on Military Orders.

She is a conditional permanent resident in the United States.

Does she need a Visa? Schengen Visa is that the term???

Or will she be able to get a SOFA Stamp? I have heard that she can not as she is not a U.S. Citizen.

Hopefully there is someone out that that can give me some inputs because I am stressing here.

I will follow up with military travel/passports tommorow. I am glad that I am paying attention because no one on base to date has said one bloody thing about this.

Thanks all,

Adam

AmericanSoldier

Male

Thailand

2008-06-23 17:59:00

1. This is still an error. The OP said his wife may return to her home country to await his arrival and yes the re-entry permit applies to all LPR's. Whether traveling on military orders or living on US soil abroad changes things is irrelevant to your initial assertion.

2. The CR1 visa is not multiple entry. CR1 visa holders receive a green card soon after entry and may travel as they wish, subject to the re-entry issue.

3. Thanks for the reference. If correct, and I assume it is, that changes things.

1 and 2. I have just looked at some old posts, still recent, and there have been many people who are on CR1 and left the US without a re entry permit. I hope this link works - http://www.visajourn...php/t28122.html

Also, I think she will only need a re entry permit if she is out of the country for more than year. There is a possibilty she may not need one because she will be out of the US because of her husband, who is out of the US because of the military. I do think that being in the military changes some things, especially residency requirements.

3. You're welcome, we chose the IR1 route because of less paperwork, I HATE paperwork!!

Well, judge for yourself. Here's question you answered by saying a re-entry permit isn't required with the multiple entry CR1 visa.

I have been doing my homework online and I have read she must apply for a re-entry permit before she leaves to be able to come back if she is gone longer that a year. Is this true even though her visa status will fall under the multiple entry category?

Your answer was wrong on both counts. CR1 is not a multiple entry visa and the re-entry permit is required under the circumstances described in the question.
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Greetings Everyone,

First of all I really appreciate all of you that have taken the time to repond to my questions. Thank you.

I understand now that the CR-1 Visa is just used as a way to get into the United States. At the time of entry you are eligible for a Alien Registration Receipt Card ("green card") that grants conditional permanent residence. The status must be adjusted to permanent within the 90 day window of the second entry anniversary with form I-751. Do I get that green card on entry or will it be mailed to us?.

From what I have read is it also correct she will alredy have her EAD and SSN under this category? If so will she receive the cards/documentation upon entry or will it be mailed to us?

The text in bold below is an excerpt I found from the Travel.State.gov website. It clarifies the topic of our discussion.

http://travel.state....info_1333.html#

A permanent resident alien returning to the United States from a visit abroad of less than a year may apply for readmission by presenting an Alien Registration Receipt Card ("green card") to the immigration authorities at a port of entry. The one-year time limitation does not apply to the spouse or child of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, or of a civilian employee of the U.S. Government stationed abroad pursuant to official orders. In this case, the spouse or child must present the card mentioned above, not have relinquished residence, and be preceding or accompanying the member or employee, or be following to join the member or employee in the United States within four months of the return of the member or employee.

A permanent resident alien who intends to remain abroad for more than a year should, at least 30 days prior to the proposed date of departure, apply while in the United States to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in the Department of Homeland Security for Reentry Permit. The permit is valid for two years and may not be extended. If such a permit is obtained the alien may use this card to reenter the United States within the period of validity. Every alien applying for readmission must satisfy the immigration authorities that he or she is eligible in all respects for admission.

A Reentry Permit does not preserve residence for naturalization purposes. An application for preservation of residence must be filed with USCIS prior to departure from the United States. Further information may be obtained from the USCIS office having jurisdiction over the alien''s place of residence in the United States.

Travel documents required for entry into foreign countries come within the jurisdiction of the government concerned; information on such matters should be requested from the representatives of those countries in the United States. A Reentry Permit contains space for visas issued by consular representatives of other countries.

Permanent resident aliens who are unable to return to the United States within the travel validity period of the Alien Registration Receipt Card, or the Reentry Permit, may apply to the nearest U.S. consular office for a special immigrant Returning Resident (SB-1) visa. To qualify for such status aliens must show:--

That they were lawful permanent residents when they departed the United States. -- That when they departed they intended to return to the United States and have maintained this intent: -- That they are returning from a temporary visit abroad and, if the stay was protracted, that it was caused by reasons beyond their control and for which they were not responsible; and -- That they are eligible for the immigrant visa in all other respects.

Applicants who wish to apply for Returning Resident (SB-1) visas should contact the nearest consular office well in advance of their intended travel (at least three months in advance, if possible) to permit sufficient time for visa processing.

If the returning Resident (SB-1) visa is refused on the grounds that the alien has given up his residence in the United States, it may or may not be possible to obtain a nonimmigrant visa, depending on whether the applicant has established a residence abroad to which he will return. If the applicant wishing to return to the United States cannot submit convincing evidence of compelling ties abroad he may have to apply for an immigrant visa on the same basis by which he immigrated originally, if that is possible.

I wish all of your families good luck, happiness, and health in the future.

Adam

When she enters through PoE her passport will be stamped with I-551 which is good for a year. After couple of weeks - could take couple of months, she should get her GC in mail (make sure her name is on or in the mailbox as there are accounts of people whose GC have been returned because their name wasn't there). If she ticked yes for the SSN card to be issued to her, she should receive it in 2 weeks, but in some cases it has been known to last longer than that. In any case, if she does not have SSN in two weeks, she should go to the nearest SSa office and request the card - they will check that she is in the system and get her a card. Count on time delays just in case. She does not need EAD since GC already gives her the right to work - until she gets a real GC she can show the stamped I-551 CR1 visa page in her passport. Should she want to travel, and GC is not there yet, she can use her passport with stamped I-551.

Best of luck to you and your wife!

Hello Again,

I have made my mother and her address as a choice of agent for receiving Visa Paperwork. In reference to person having issues of their green card being returned, is this address they are going to use for mailing green cards?

Does anyone have any information on who to contact if I do have issues receiving my wifes green card?

I have also put my mothers address as our address of residence untill I get back from Iraq as that is where my wife will be staying. Is there anything we can do to make sure have no issues receiving the green card in the mail?

Thanks again for the help.

Adam

AmericanSoldier

Male

Thailand

2007-05-24 08:09:00

Greetings Everyone,

First of all I really appreciate all of you that have taken the time to repond to my questions. Thank you.

I understand now that the CR-1 Visa is just used as a way to get into the United States. At the time of entry you are eligible for a Alien Registration Receipt Card ("green card") that grants conditional permanent residence. The status must be adjusted to permanent within the 90 day window of the second entry anniversary with form I-751. Do I get that green card on entry or will it be mailed to us?.

From what I have read is it also correct she will alredy have her EAD and SSN under this category? If so will she receive the cards/documentation upon entry or will it be mailed to us?

The text in bold below is an excerpt I found from the Travel.State.gov website. It clarifies the topic of our discussion.

http://travel.state....info_1333.html#

A permanent resident alien returning to the United States from a visit abroad of less than a year may apply for readmission by presenting an Alien Registration Receipt Card ("green card") to the immigration authorities at a port of entry. The one-year time limitation does not apply to the spouse or child of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, or of a civilian employee of the U.S. Government stationed abroad pursuant to official orders. In this case, the spouse or child must present the card mentioned above, not have relinquished residence, and be preceding or accompanying the member or employee, or be following to join the member or employee in the United States within four months of the return of the member or employee.

A permanent resident alien who intends to remain abroad for more than a year should, at least 30 days prior to the proposed date of departure, apply while in the United States to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in the Department of Homeland Security for Reentry Permit. The permit is valid for two years and may not be extended. If such a permit is obtained the alien may use this card to reenter the United States within the period of validity. Every alien applying for readmission must satisfy the immigration authorities that he or she is eligible in all respects for admission.

A Reentry Permit does not preserve residence for naturalization purposes. An application for preservation of residence must be filed with USCIS prior to departure from the United States. Further information may be obtained from the USCIS office having jurisdiction over the alien''s place of residence in the United States.

Travel documents required for entry into foreign countries come within the jurisdiction of the government concerned; information on such matters should be requested from the representatives of those countries in the United States. A Reentry Permit contains space for visas issued by consular representatives of other countries.

Permanent resident aliens who are unable to return to the United States within the travel validity period of the Alien Registration Receipt Card, or the Reentry Permit, may apply to the nearest U.S. consular office for a special immigrant Returning Resident (SB-1) visa. To qualify for such status aliens must show:--

That they were lawful permanent residents when they departed the United States. -- That when they departed they intended to return to the United States and have maintained this intent: -- That they are returning from a temporary visit abroad and, if the stay was protracted, that it was caused by reasons beyond their control and for which they were not responsible; and -- That they are eligible for the immigrant visa in all other respects.

Applicants who wish to apply for Returning Resident (SB-1) visas should contact the nearest consular office well in advance of their intended travel (at least three months in advance, if possible) to permit sufficient time for visa processing.

If the returning Resident (SB-1) visa is refused on the grounds that the alien has given up his residence in the United States, it may or may not be possible to obtain a nonimmigrant visa, depending on whether the applicant has established a residence abroad to which he will return. If the applicant wishing to return to the United States cannot submit convincing evidence of compelling ties abroad he may have to apply for an immigrant visa on the same basis by which he immigrated originally, if that is possible.

I wish all of your families good luck, happiness, and health in the future.

Adam

AmericanSoldier

Male

Thailand

2007-05-24 06:33:00

1. This is still an error. The OP said his wife may return to her home country to await his arrival and yes the re-entry permit applies to all LPR's. Whether traveling on military orders or living on US soil abroad changes things is irrelevant to your initial assertion.

2. The CR1 visa is not multiple entry. CR1 visa holders receive a green card soon after entry and may travel as they wish, subject to the re-entry issue.

3. Thanks for the reference. If correct, and I assume it is, that changes things.

1 and 2. I have just looked at some old posts, still recent, and there have been many people who are on CR1 and left the US without a re entry permit. I hope this link works - http://www.visajourn...php/t28122.html

Also, I think she will only need a re entry permit if she is out of the country for more than year. There is a possibilty she may not need one because she will be out of the US because of her husband, who is out of the US because of the military. I do think that being in the military changes some things, especially residency requirements.

3. You're welcome, we chose the IR1 route because of less paperwork, I HATE paperwork!!

Well, judge for yourself. Here's question you answered by saying a re-entry permit isn't required with the multiple entry CR1 visa.

I have been doing my homework online and I have read she must apply for a re-entry permit before she leaves to be able to come back if she is gone longer that a year. Is this true even though her visa status will fall under the multiple entry category?

Your answer was wrong on both counts. CR1 is not a multiple entry visa and the re-entry permit is required under the circumstances described in the question.

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Greetings Everyone,

First of all I really appreciate all of you that have taken the time to repond to my questions. Thank you. :thumbs:

I understand now that the CR-1 Visa is just used as a way to get into the United States. At the time of entry you are eligible for a Alien Registration Receipt Card ("green card") that grants conditional permanent residence. The status must be adjusted to permanent within the 90 day window of the second entry anniversary with form I-751. Do I get that green card on entry or will it be mailed to us?.

From what I have read is it also correct she will alredy have her EAD and SSN under this category? If so will she receive the cards/documentation upon entry or will it be mailed to us?

The text in bold below is an excerpt I found from the Travel.State.gov website. It clarifies the topic of our discussion.

http://travel.state....info_1333.html#

A permanent resident alien returning to the United States from a visit abroad of less than a year may apply for readmission by presenting an Alien Registration Receipt Card ("green card") to the immigration authorities at a port of entry. The one-year time limitation does not apply to the spouse or child of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, or of a civilian employee of the U.S. Government stationed abroad pursuant to official orders. In this case, the spouse or child must present the card mentioned above, not have relinquished residence, and be preceding or accompanying the member or employee, or be following to join the member or employee in the United States within four months of the return of the member or employee.

A permanent resident alien who intends to remain abroad for more than a year should, at least 30 days prior to the proposed date of departure, apply while in the United States to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in the Department of Homeland Security for Reentry Permit. The permit is valid for two years and may not be extended. If such a permit is obtained the alien may use this card to reenter the United States within the period of validity. Every alien applying for readmission must satisfy the immigration authorities that he or she is eligible in all respects for admission.

A Reentry Permit does not preserve residence for naturalization purposes. An application for preservation of residence must be filed with USCIS prior to departure from the United States. Further information may be obtained from the USCIS office having jurisdiction over the alien''s place of residence in the United States.

Travel documents required for entry into foreign countries come within the jurisdiction of the government concerned; information on such matters should be requested from the representatives of those countries in the United States. A Reentry Permit contains space for visas issued by consular representatives of other countries.

Permanent resident aliens who are unable to return to the United States within the travel validity period of the Alien Registration Receipt Card, or the Reentry Permit, may apply to the nearest U.S. consular office for a special immigrant Returning Resident (SB-1) visa. To qualify for such status aliens must show:--

That they were lawful permanent residents when they departed the United States. -- That when they departed they intended to return to the United States and have maintained this intent: -- That they are returning from a temporary visit abroad and, if the stay was protracted, that it was caused by reasons beyond their control and for which they were not responsible; and -- That they are eligible for the immigrant visa in all other respects.

Applicants who wish to apply for Returning Resident (SB-1) visas should contact the nearest consular office well in advance of their intended travel (at least three months in advance, if possible) to permit sufficient time for visa processing.

If the returning Resident (SB-1) visa is refused on the grounds that the alien has given up his residence in the United States, it may or may not be possible to obtain a nonimmigrant visa, depending on whether the applicant has established a residence abroad to which he will return. If the applicant wishing to return to the United States cannot submit convincing evidence of compelling ties abroad he may have to apply for an immigrant visa on the same basis by which he immigrated originally, if that is possible.

I wish all of your families good luck, happiness, and health in the future.

Adam

AmericanSoldier

Male

Thailand

2007-05-24 05:06:00

[size="4"]Howdy Everyone,

I have some lengthy question here, but any feed back would be outstanding.

I am currently stationed in Iraq and have been working for the U.S. Army at just 7 years now. My Thai wife is to have her interview the 20th of June to get CR-1 Visa Status. We met in South Korea and dated for two years before marrying. We have been married at just a year now. Upon arrival she will staying with my parents untill I get back. I have another 6 to 9 months here. She is nervous about being there without me, but she said she would try and give it a shot.

We have discussed that if she is not comfortable staying there after she fullfills her entry requirement that she will go back to stay with her family in Thailand. Me and my family are already trying to get things in line for her to make her comfortable and they will help her out as much as possible. My aunt has already offered her a job.

I dont want to violate any polices that would keep me for being able to file the I-751 to remove her conditional permanent residence status. I understand that she must be married to me for two years as well as have two years time in the U.S. Within the 90 day widow of her 2nd entry anniversary she must file the I-751.

How long is she allowed to be outside the U.S. as to not hurt her 2 year requirement to remove the status?

I have been doing my homework online and I have read she must apply for a re-entry permit before she leaves to be able to come back if she is gone longer that a year. Is this true even though her visa status will fall under the multiple entry category?

It would be good to hear some info from someone that may be smarter than me on the subject.

Also does anyone know the policy for military dependants traveling on military orders while there are on conditional permanent residence status? I have to opportunity to move to a sweet assignement either in the Netherlands or Japan after I get back from here and I would be able take my wife.

Does being deployed on orders count just the same as time on U.S. soil?

Does being married to a U.S. service member allow my wife to become eligible for citizenship faster?

Thanks for everyones time.

V/r

SSG Adam Perrin

AmericanSoldier

Male

Thailand

2007-05-23 09:10:00

Questions Reference Green Card

Hello Everyone,

My wife has immigrated to the United States last week on her CR-1 Visa. Her Green Card will be mailed to our address. From what my wife was told upon entry as well as to what I have read here in the Forums, it can take an average of 3 to 4 weeks. Sometimes longer.

I am just being proactive now asking this question. In case it where not arrive within the given timeline who do we contact?

We are living near Austin, Texas.

Thanks for the help.

Adam

AmericanSoldier

Male

Thailand

2007-07-29 05:49:00

Questions Reference Green Card and Employment

Hello Everyone,

My wife just immigrated to the United States last week. She is awaiting arrival of her Green Card and Social Security Card.

Is she authorized to work now or does she have to await arrival of those items?

I assume she would need her SSN for hiring purposes and taxes before they would allow her to work.

I have read that the paper that was stapled to her passport (1550 - correct me if I am wrong on the nomenclature) upon entry is a temporary Green Card of sorts.

Anyone have clarification?

If that is a temporary Green Card do most employers accept that for hiring purposes?

If I am missing anything in regards to items needed for employment let me know. I know the high school diploma could be one of those items.

Do employers take high school diplomas from schools in other countries, specifically Thailand?

I am also working on making her a decent résumé.

Thanks for the help.

Adam

AmericanSoldier

Male

Thailand

2007-07-30 10:38:00

With Visiting Thailand, leaving U.S. With Green Card

Than

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QUOTE (AmericanSoldier @ Nov 14 2007, 03:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hello Everyone,

Just wanted to collect some information from the members here. I have gotten alot of good info here in the past.

My wife is going to Thailand to visit her family and is exiting on a Green Card.

That being said she should be able to reenter the United States with no issue using the Green Card as well?

Her Green Card was received after she entered with a CR-1 Visa.

Thanks for the help.

Adam

Green card and a passport, sure. Absolutely, provided she doesn't stay away longer than a year without a re-entry permit.

Thanks that what I thought. I just checked on the USCIS as well and they are tracking the same info. Have a great day.

Adam

AmericanSoldier

Male

Thailand

2007-11-14 09:31:00

With Visiting Thailand, leaving U.S. With Green Card

AmericanSoldier

Male

Thailand

2007-11-14 06:16:00

QUOTE (jodee @ Apr 1 2008, 12:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I have lodged a I-751 from germany,.completed, and have a 10yr g/c to show for it,....any questions just ask,..

LOL, I was just about to follow up with you as your name was mentioned above. Congrats by the way. Did you have to do an interview for this or was just the paper work necessary? I was just told that the interview is not always necessary.

Adam

AmericanSoldier

Male

Thailand

2008-03-31 16:25:00

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QUOTE (AmericanSoldier @ Mar 31 2008, 02:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hello everyone.

I was looking ahead into the future time and came to the realization that me and my spouse will be in Germany on military orders at the time of our 90 window to file for permanent residence with the I-751 form. She has a conditional residence green card which is good untill June 2009.

How does this work for those outside the United States on military orders? And at what office do we file?

Thanks for the help.

Adam

Hi Adam,

Please call the US Military Immigration Helpline

USCIS has established a toll-free military help line, 1-877-CIS-4MIL (1-877-247-4645), exclusively for members of the military and their families. USCIS customer service specialists are available to answer calls Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. (CST), excluding federal holidays.

They will give you all the information you need, and are extremely helpful. You will speak with USCIS directly and there will be no 'messing around'.

Once you get your information, can you please post it on the Military Spouses Thread, so that it can help those in your situation in the future.

http://www.visajourn...howtopic=111988

Goodluck,
Sarah x

Sarah,

Your an angel thank you. Thanks to everyone else as well.

Talked to them at USCIS. I was told that we will go ahead and file the I-751. At that point my wife will be issued an paper that will give her temporary green card a one year extension. Upon approval of the I-751 of course. I was also told to send a copy of my orders bringing me to Germany along with the rest of the supporting evidence. At that time the USCIS will make a choice as to if we or just my wife has to travel back state side for an interview.

Does anyone know if the interview process for this is ever waived or is it necessary every time for being granted true permanent residence? Its a pain to have to travel back to the United States upon getting to Germany and I am not sure if my chain of command would allow me to do that. Hopefully the USCIS will work with us.

I am sure I will cooked up more question and give those folks a call.

Adam

It is actually quite common for there to be no interview, and I am sure USCIS would not make you do something that the US Military didn't want you to, so don't worry on that end

Sure hope so. I will send them a mound of supporting evidence of our outstanding relationship so there should be no doubts in their eyes anyways. That would be awesome if they were so understanding of our situation. Thanks for the fast reply.

Adam

AmericanSoldier

Male

Thailand

2008-03-31 16:12:00

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AmericanSoldier

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Thailand

2008-03-31 15:59:00

AmericanSoldier

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Thailand

2008-03-31 08:30:00

Renew Thai Passport

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Hello everyone,

Maybe someone can answer this question. Is there someplace in the United States that my wife can renew her Thai Passport as its getting close to expiration? Just for the future time for personal travel. More specifically Texas as that is where we are now.

She is not a U.S. Citizen yet so she can not get a U.S. Passport as far as I know.

But on the other side of that coin, I am in the U.S. Army so we will be applying for a passport for official travel when we PCS to Germany.

Not sure what kind of passport the Army will issue, but I am pretty sure that is just used for official travel and not personal travel.

Any help would be great.

Thanks all,

Adam

Hello, Adam,
May be you can contact the Thai Consular in the US?
For Malaysians, we can renew our passport through the consular office in the US, in person or by mail.
Leah

Hello again everyone,

Thanks Leah.

Just talked to the Consualr branch in Washington D.C. They said that I could process the paper work through them, but to wait until the end of May as there will be services availiable in Texas at that time. Not sure if that is accurate but I am verifying this and will follow up for those of you in Texas.

Adam

AmericanSoldier

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Thailand

2008-05-09 15:10:00

Renew Thai Passport

AmericanSoldier

Male

Thailand

2008-05-09 14:18:00

Travel to Germany requirements for military spouse

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Adam,
Has she considered getting her US Citizenship???
With your orders she should be able to have expedited citizenship
Sarah

Sarah,

Is there a link you can send me to check out the information for this. I will continue to dig and research this option.

Thanks for the heads up.

V/r

Adam

AmericanSoldier

Male

Thailand

2008-05-13 12:14:00

Travel to Germany requirements for military spouse

Hello all,

Just wondered if there was someone out there that can clarify something.

My spouse will be traveling to Germany on orders with me in 2009.

According to military travel all they said I needed was her passport which is valid untill May 2009 with a SOFA Stamp. She also has her permanent residence green card.

Reason I am asking this is because the Thai Embassy in Washington D.C. stated she will need a visa too????? I just verified again with military travel and all they said she needed was the SOFA Stamp which gives her permission to stay in the country. I am just concerned because I was getting two different stories.

Her travel time will be between Febaury to April 2009 depending of if it is concurrent with my travel.

Also if we were to renew her passport in Germany what is the best way to go about this? We will be in Smith Barracks around Baumholder Germany. What is the closet place to get it done?

Thanks for all the help. This community has always been a great resource for information.

V/r

Adam

Edited by AmericanSoldier, 13 May 2008 - 10:52 AM.

AmericanSoldier

Male

Thailand

2008-05-13 10:50:00

Thai Passport Question

Hello all,

Just as simple question. Maybe someone on here knows.

Can my wife renew her thai passport early in the United States, as opposed to doing it upon expiration.

I would like to get this knocked out state side as opposed to waiting for it to expire and doing it when I get stationed in Germany.

We are going to do it there at the Embassy in person on my leave. I dont want to mail it and risk it getting lost.

Tried contacting the Thai Embassy in Washington D.C. by email. No follow up from them and I dont get an answer on the phone.

I will keep trying.

For anyone that has had experience with this as well.....what documents do we need to bring with us to the Embassy to get the renewal done.

I am tracking a copy of her Thai househod registration or Thai Identification card, a $50 fee, and her current passport.

Thanks ahead of time for any inputs.

V/r

Adam

AmericanSoldier

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Thailand

2008-06-10 13:32:00