ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionHow many sent in affadavits with their I-751?
We haven't submitted any affidavits. As I said some time back, if our baby, our jointly owned home, our joint accounts, joint insurances, trips and such ain't good enough then no affidavit will turn the tide. Generally speaking, affidavits are some of the weakest pieces of evidence that you submit. They might round out the picture but won't tip a decision on your case one way or the other, IMHO.
Mr. Big DogMale02007-12-13 11:46:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhat to do when...?
QUOTE (pacman @ Dec 13 2007, 09:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks guys.

We had a long talk last night. I asked him where we stood. The last thing he wanted was a divorce. I mean I didnt know. He was very sorry for what he did and promised me that he would buy a new door. He was actually really sweet about it. To be honest I was surprized, he has a hard time admitting when he is wrong.

Thanks once again

Good to hear you're working it out. Just watch that temper of his.
Mr. Big DogMale02007-12-13 23:08:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionBlockbuster?
Personally, I wouldn't spend a lot of time or thought on such a weak piece of evidence.
Mr. Big DogMale02007-12-12 22:34:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionFinally sending in my app for removal of conditions...
That list looks good enough to me. Don't worry about them letters. IMHO, they're a dime a dozen anyways...

Cheers!
Mr. Big DogMale02007-12-10 23:01:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion2 questions on lifting conditions
Not sure what the time frames for the receipt of the NOA1 are these days. As for the pictures, we just submitted them as simple b/w copies. Did the same for the visa petition(s) and the AOS paperwork. Worked like a charm thus far. Of course, our I-751 is stuck in the Texas abyss...
Mr. Big DogMale02007-12-10 22:56:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionAre there anyone who did not file right on the dot of 90 days.
I wish we had filed 2 weeks into the window. Our petition would then have gone to the CSC and we'd be done by now. Instead, we filed right when the window opened and our petition is since stuck in this fcuking abyss that is referred to as the TSC. mad.gif

Edited by Mr. Big Dog, 09 December 2007 - 09:41 PM.

Mr. Big DogMale02007-12-09 21:40:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionAre there anyone who did not file right on the dot of 90 days.
QUOTE (Cassie @ Dec 9 2007, 11:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Boiler @ Dec 9 2007, 11:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was a month or so late.

At the time I was convinced that I would be filing for and getting Citizenship before I heard anything, now they have screwed that as well.

Pictures for removal of conditions? If you want to fair enough, but why?



I interpreted the instructions on the I-751 to not limit oneself to just one kind of evidence of an ongoing bonafide relationship. I chose to send in a wide variety of evidence, including pictures spanning our relationship since we've been married. In my humble opinion, I have observed people getting RFE's when they concentrate on only one kind of evidence -- people who send in too much "touchy-feely" evidence get questioned about their lack of financial evidence showing co-mingling of assets, etc, and vice versa. I chose to include some things from all different aspects to give a more rounded picture.

Of course, with the way TSC is going, I'll have to apply for naturalization before they even look at my packet. mad.gif

Damn right. Your pictures will fade. What a waste having sent those in... blink.gif
Mr. Big DogMale02007-12-10 00:08:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionK3 Visa Conditions after arrival in US....
Not sure what the issue might be. A K3 is free to travel as long as the visa is valid (2 years from first entry). Nani and I traveled while she was still on her K3 w/ adjustment of status still pending and we returned w/o any problem. Do you know the status of the I-130 you filed on her behalf?
Mr. Big DogMale02007-12-09 23:13:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionon entry to the US
QUOTE (Pascal07 @ Dec 7 2007, 07:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I you're a conditional/permanent resident, you can go through the residents/citizens line with your expired card and the I-797. No need to fill out I-94 -- just the customs form.


QUOTE (ihavenoclue @ Dec 7 2007, 05:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i am currently in england and my I 797 notice of action (in process of removing conditions) document states that im able to travel and i am wondering what do i do when i land in atlanta. Do i still fill out the I94, or do i fill out another form, or just go through the US customs with the other non US citizens?

help would be appreciated

yep
Mr. Big DogMale02007-12-07 20:13:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWeird letter received from USCIS
If the local office ain't too far away or too inconvenient to get to, I'd probably make an appointment and pop in personally. Maybe it's just me but other than filing an application package, written communication with USCIS and their handling of it is not something I have great confidence in.
Mr. Big DogMale02007-12-07 20:12:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 To be mailed
Honestly, I think 120 pages worth of documentation is a bit excessive.
Mr. Big DogMale02007-11-25 01:12:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 To be mailed
QUOTE (enat @ Nov 25 2007, 12:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Mr. Big Dog @ Nov 25 2007, 01:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Honestly, I think 120 pages worth of documentation is a bit excessive.
Hi Mr big dog
I knew that the documents are a bit excessive but I don't want to hasel with uscis so that is why I send around 120 pages.By the way you have a beautiful daughter and from your post I understand that your wife she is from my native country.Our girls are devoted for their marriage I hope she is one of them.I wish you good luck.
Bless u.

Selam,

Yes, Nani is a good habesha girl. I wouldn't have married her if I hadn't known that to be the case.
Good Luck with your I-751. Well, it'll be awhile. The TSC isn't really working much on them.

Cheers,
Reinhard
Mr. Big DogMale02007-11-25 19:31:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionSent My Conditional GC with I-751 toNSC
QUOTE (edisheri @ Nov 21 2007, 06:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MarilynP @ Nov 21 2007, 06:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I don't think you can travel without it..... so you might have to wait till you get your 10 year green card before you travel.... there is a stamp you can get in your passport but I am not sure if you still need your green card to travel, maybe someone else will know better....

as for your lawyer I think he gave you bad info... I don't think they ask for the expired card at all..... they never asked for mine



They take your expired GC away when you go to get your passport stamped. To reenter US all you need is either expired GC and the extension letter or the extension stamp in you passport.

I guess at this point you don't have many options left other then going at your local USCIS office and getting I-555 stamped in your passport.

good luck!

Sure? Nani has both. Expired GC and the stamp in her passport. Well, and the extension letter.
Mr. Big DogMale02007-11-21 21:27:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionSent My Conditional GC with I-751 toNSC
QUOTE (Joel @ Nov 21 2007, 11:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
they do NOT take ur GC when u get ur passport stamped..!! they just cut a lil corner off the card and give u ur stamp in ur passport.. u are SUPPOSED to carry the clipped CG and NOA1 with u when u are traveling.. they DO ask for the expired GC AFTER they send u the new one.. not before..!!

I guess they do it differently from one local office to local office to the next.
There was no clipping any corners off Nani's GC when she's got her stamp. no0pb.gif
Mr. Big DogMale02007-11-21 23:17:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionIn a stick
QUOTE (taf @ Nov 23 2007, 03:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Kezzie @ Nov 23 2007, 12:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (taf @ Nov 23 2007, 11:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Kezzie @ Nov 23 2007, 10:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If you plan to leave the USA to live and work in another country for good, you will abandon her Greencard whether it be the 2 year conditional one or the 10 year Permanent one.... to maintain her status you have to maintain a residence here in the US, continue to file US taxes and actually live here in the US...

Only way for here to be able to live outside the US without risking her ability to return is to wait until she has become a citizen... or be prepared to have to start over from scratch if you were to decided to return to live in the US...

Kez


Well, she is a US citizen, I dont want to become more than a resident, cause there is no way in .... I will give up my citizenship, and I cant have dual citizenship. But thanks guys. I do appreciate the help I get here, it does clarify things a lot.


Sorry I misunderstood I thought it was you that was the USC.... I think the only option if you want to return to your home country to live is giving up your Greencard...

Good Luck in whatever you end up doing....

Kez



Just wanna say thanks for wishing us well Kez smile.gif Yeah, my reasons for coming here in the first place was because my wife couldnt leave at the time, and soon she can. Ive had an interesting time living here and I do think I will miss aspects of it when we go, but I know we are better off in Norway. My reason for wanting to have the greencard is in case we want to return (who knows, she might not be happy in scandinavia), and it would make it a whole lot easier if I didnt have to go thru the same process to get a work permit and such.

Not to worry, if you decide down the road to return to the US, you should then qualify to process your case directly with the US Consulate in Oslo seeing that your USC spouse - as your petitioner - will then meet the residency requirement to file directly with the Consulate. No USCIS, yay.

Also, you may want to consider obtaining a re-entry permit prior to departing. That will tie you over for some time. Once you relocate, it might also be a good idea to pay a visit to the US Consulate in Oslo to see what it is you need to do should you just want to go to the US for a visit.

Best of Luck!

http://norway.usemba...ar/immigration/
Mr. Big DogMale02007-11-23 22:48:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionIt's that time...and a question
The question reads:

QUOTE (I-751)
7. Have you ever been arrested, detained, charged, indicted, fined or imprisoned for breaking or violating any law or ordianance (excluding traffic regulations), or committed any crime which you were not arrested in the United States or abroad?


To me, it's pretty clear that they're asking if one has ever been arrested, etc.
Mr. Big DogMale02007-11-21 21:33:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionTravel between cards
QUOTE (pinolero @ Oct 26 2007, 09:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Okay I am a bit confused. She has permanent residency about to expire 90 days from today. This week we will file the I-751. BUT, before she gets that other card we would like to travel back to Nicaragua and really will HAVE TO because her passport expires in May of next year. Does she HAVE to get ANOTHER I-131 Advanced parole once her card expires or can she travel with the document saying her stuff is beeing processed and old card (if they dont take it from us when she does her biometrics?

She'll get her receipt notice which serves as an extension of her resident status and specifically authorizes her to work and travel. If you want to play it safe or just feel better about it, you can make an infopass appointment at your local office and try to get them to put the I-551 stamp into her passport. Nani and I did that. We didn't even have to make a case for it. The officer at the local office (Tampa) was very nice about it.
Mr. Big DogMale02007-10-26 21:14:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionDistrict manager USCIS experience
QUOTE (Aussielad @ Oct 12 2007, 08:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
... she was just in a good mood.

Or she managed to get you on your way without having to argue anymore. You'll soon find out.
I hope it works out for you but I can't help the feeling that your leg's been pulled.
Mr. Big DogMale02007-10-12 19:57:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionDistrict manager USCIS experience
QUOTE (Aussielad @ Oct 19 2007, 03:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
well my NOA1 came in today!!!! im thinking i owe a thanks to the district director for that because i went only late last week, and she did an email and here it is today!!! yay!!!!!! sorry to the others that complained against me!!!!!

Getting a receipt notice is quite a far cry from having your case adjudicated straight away. That was the action announced when you went in there a week and a half ago, wasn't it?

QUOTE (Aussielad @ Oct 11 2007, 11:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
She begins to email directly the VSC and asks writes to them to "look at my case immediately and ajudicate it straight away completely".

Mr. Big DogMale02007-10-19 18:48:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionAffidavits/90 day filing window
We did not submit any affidavits either. If our baby, joint insurances, shared assets, joint accounts, joint trips and our jointly owned and occupied home ain't enough, we figured a few letters won't turn the tide either.
Mr. Big DogMale02007-10-09 22:58:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionAffidavits/90 day filing window
QUOTE (jsnearline @ Oct 10 2007, 10:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks for the feedback. What we have at the moment are:

1. Checking and savings account statemens for each month from the date of marriage to present
2. printout from my company's HR website showing my wife as beneficiary for life insurance
3. Deed of sale for our old car
4. Purchase agreement for our new car
5. Apartment Leases
6. Certificates of Creditable Coverage for the previous medical insurance policies we've held since we got married.
7. Registration letter from our church addressed to both of us.
8. Joint federal income tax returns
9. Registration of marriage with Philippine Embassy

Do we need to submit photos or do they carry much weight?

Do you think we have enough evidence without affidavits?

A few pics never hurt. The list looks pretty decent.
Joint residence, joint accounts, joint insurance policies, joint taxes.
That right about covers it.
Mr. Big DogMale02007-10-12 20:03:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWho All Do We Notify Regarding Address Change?
The change of address procedure is fairly easy if you have nothing pending. AR-11 (available for online filing now) and the I-865 (simple first class mail worked fine for each time we moved) and you're done. They'll send you a receipt notice on the I-865.

It's cooling off here now. This is the start of the best season in Florida.
From now through April, this place is like paradise.
Well, we could use more rain during those months. Any rain, really.
Mr. Big DogMale02007-10-08 22:42:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionTSC Mailed today (i-751)

I checked USPS website and it says "We attempted to deliver your item at 4:14 PM on July 20, 2007 in MESQUITE, TX 75185 and a notice was left. It can be redelivered or picked up at the Post Office. If the item is unclaimed, it will be returned to the sender. Information, if available, is updated every evening. Please check again later.

Does anyone has the same issue with TSC.


Thanks,

XMD

No worries. It'll be delivered Monday morning.
Then the waiting game will begin...
Mr. Big DogMale02007-07-21 16:31:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionwhat if biometrics letter never come
20 days? Damn. Our I-751 has been sitting with the TSC for almost two months and we still don't have any biometrics appointment either. Must be a Florida thing. :wacko:
Mr. Big DogMale02007-08-09 16:38:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionwhat if biometrics letter never come
Finally! :D

Bio Appt. on 8/30/07. Notice Date 08/02/07.
Mr. Big DogMale02007-08-09 18:24:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionwhat if biometrics letter never come

Bigdog, I am happy for you. When did you get your NOA1? How many days between NOA1 and fingerprint letter?

We received the NOA1 around 6/25. It's been about 6 weeks between NOA1 and bio appointment letter.
Mr. Big DogMale02007-08-09 21:08:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionwhat if biometrics letter never come

6 weeks? wowow. Bigdog, did you check you online status? Did they tell you which day mailed the fingerprint letter to you?

The biometrics notice date is August 2. The NOA1 date is June 19. There is no visibility of the bio notice online. The online status hasn't changed since 06/20/07 when the NOA1 was produced and mailed out.
Mr. Big DogMale02007-08-10 10:01:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionwhat if biometrics letter never come

My friend got NOA1for I751 amost 20 days ago but she still get nothing for biomentrics letter...

I have the same problem. INS got my papers on June 28, NOA date is July 10 (transfered to California), I got it on July 23 and no biometrics letter yet. My friend (from Florida) filed papers a few days later and has his fingerprints done today. And I'm still waiting... :(

That friend of your also having the bios done at the Tampa office? Asking because we are dealing with Tampa and it took quite awhile for our bio appt to arrive. In fact, we filed almost two weeks before you did and just received the bio appointment letter yesterday for an August 30 appointment. If my theory is correct, your letter should be coming up within the next 10 days or so.
Mr. Big DogMale02007-08-10 17:06:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionwhat if biometrics letter never come
QUOTE (lynn5033 @ Aug 21 2007, 09:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I got my fingerprint letter yesterday.

So, what you're saying is that my theory worked out alright, eh?

QUOTE (Mr. Big Dog @ Aug 10 2007, 06:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If my theory is correct, your letter should be coming up within the next 10 days or so.



Update on us: We are headed to the Sub-Office next week to see if we can get this funky stamp. Even though it's not really needed, I'd feel so much better if Nani had the stamp when she goes on her trip. Our Congressman sent a response to our earlier query today saying that USCIS told them that all we need to do is make an appointment at the locakl office and get a stamp. So, we'll take the letter and head over there next week and see if we can get her passport stamped for the time being. Just for shits and giggles.
Mr. Big DogMale02007-08-22 18:23:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionwhat if biometrics letter never come
QUOTE (Sweet Melissa @ Aug 24 2007, 04:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well, it has been more than 6 weeks since NOA was issued and 5 weeks since I got it and no bio letter for me yet sad.gif

Give it another week or so. If you still don't hear anything, give US Rep Gus Bilirakis' or Senator Nelson's office a call. They'll help you.
Mr. Big DogMale02007-08-24 16:34:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionwhat if biometrics letter never come
QUOTE (Sweet Melissa @ Aug 25 2007, 08:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Mr. Big Dog @ Aug 24 2007, 05:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Give it another week or so. If you still don't hear anything, give US Rep Gus Bilirakis' or Senator Nelson's office a call. They'll help you.
Thanks, I will. Do you know if there is a special person to talk to?

At Gus Bilirakis' local office, you can call Sonja Stefanadis (727) 773-2871 Ext 11.
Mr. Big DogMale02007-08-25 10:52:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionwhat if biometrics letter never come
QUOTE (Sweet Melissa @ Aug 29 2007, 08:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sweet Melissa @ Aug 28 2007, 05:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
...Then we called Senator Nelson's office...
Oops, I ment congressman Buchanan's office...

I'll give you Sen Nelson's contact person. Don't have it handy in the office but I can put it up later from home. The lady I spoke to there is quite nice.
Mr. Big DogMale02007-08-29 08:50:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionwhat if biometrics letter never come
At Senator Nelson's office, you can contact Mayra Sutton @ (407) 872-7161 or toll free at (888) 671-4091.
Mr. Big DogMale02007-08-29 21:03:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionRFE
QUOTE (Silvanski @ Sep 8 2007, 07:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Heeey chanchan wink.gif
I hope yours passes smoothly... it just might :-)

Yeah, it's frustrating... being convinced we sent a well documented case... the RFE doesnt' specify what exactly it is they still wanna receive... OK we didn't send utility bills cuz the cable is in my name and electricity is in hers... but we got a joint car insurance and bank account showing both our names in the address portion... my wife is listed as beneficiary on my health and life insurance...
We didn't send affidavits... look we don't know that many people and really don't wanna bother them with that

As long as the service address is the same, it serves as evidence of joint residence. So, send it in.

Good Luck!
Mr. Big DogMale02007-09-09 12:55:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI've heard nothing - card expires 9/13
QUOTE (James @ Sep 6 2007, 01:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Sep 5 2007, 07:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
that is why they want you to file within 90 days so they can get you the GC extension letter back to you before the expiration date
Actually, the 90 days was designed to be the time period in which they can process the I-751 and deliver the permanent card. CSC is apparently the only place still capable of pulling off that trick, or at least was until USCIS started transferring TSC and NSC petitions there.

Exactly! I can't believe that folks actually fault the person having filed within the prescribed window. The USCIS is not providing the service it needs to provide. Period. It takes them over a month to cash a check and produce a fcuking receipt notice? How pathetic is that?
Mr. Big DogMale02007-09-06 13:13:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI've heard nothing - card expires 9/13
QUOTE (Niagaenola @ Sep 6 2007, 02:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If you file late into your 90 day window then it is hardly their fault that you have not got your NOA1 with extension before your expiry date....

I gotta ask: Do you feel that you need to serve the agency?
Mr. Big DogMale02007-09-07 20:12:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI've heard nothing - card expires 9/13
QUOTE (Niagaenola @ Sep 8 2007, 09:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wow I am now a USCIS troll.......

so if you are going to a big store for a special sales event and you know that you have to arrive between 6:00am and 10:00am to get in the line or you miss out it is common sence that if you arrive at 6:00am you are going to be in plenty of time and will be ahead of the line... if you arrive at 9:00am you will still be in time but you are going to have to wait longer as there are more people in front of you....

seems like common sense to me....

Kez (USCIS Troll)

Seems like a deeply flawed comparison to me. The fact of the matter is that folks that arrived later - even at the very same store - are standing less in line (getting their cases adjudicated sooner) than those that arrived early. How does that fit into your scenario? wacko.gif
Mr. Big DogMale02007-09-08 10:47:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-551 stamp & pending I-751 application
We made an appointment at the local office for Nani to have her passport stamped so we won't have to worry about this stupid extension letter when she goes on her trip at the end of this month. When making the appointment, we selected that "a new perm res who has not received a card" option for the appointment and it worked well. This was at the Tampa Sub-Office, though, and I understand that some local offices are rather difficult with this type request. The only way to find out is to make an appointment and give it a try.

Good Luck!
Mr. Big DogMale02007-09-04 13:39:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionSent the I-751 Out this week
Looks good. Our package has about the same content.

How's the baby?

Good Luck!
Mr. Big DogMale02007-07-05 07:09:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionSent the I-751 Out this week

Looks good. Our package has about the same content.

How's the baby?

Good Luck!

Thanks for asking! Yeah the baby is growing and growing--How is your little one?

She's close to taking her first steps. :D




your evidence does look a little light..... you had no utility bills and or rental or mortgage agreement??

You must have missed that...

Joint Bank checking/mortgage account statement


Edited by ET-US2004, 05 July 2007 - 09:09 PM.

Mr. Big DogMale02007-07-05 21:09:00