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    Albuquerque NM
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  1.    stag reacted to a post in a topic: Packet check please before sending it off
  2. KateD
    @stag There is also a thread for Feb 2022 filers
  3.    KateD reacted to a post in a topic: I-751 February 2024 filers
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  7. KateD
    Congratulations! Best of luck.
  8.    P055UM reacted to a post in a topic: I-751 February 2024 filers
  9. KateD
    Thanks, @Crazy Cat! Overall, I realize we have been lucky in our journey compared to others. Just need to find a little energy to get through this next step.
  10.    KateD reacted to a post in a topic: I-751 February 2024 filers
  11. KateD
    Also filing towards the end of the month. Anyone else feeling immigration journey burnout? A couple of questions: 1. The application fee and biometric fee are paid together, correct? 2. For bank accounts, are people using bank statements? If so, should we use older bank statements so that it shows a joint bank account wasn't recently created? Best of luck to everyone!
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  13.    KateD reacted to a post in a topic: Ghana Passport Renewal
  14. KateD
    @nastra30 You were right, the visa appointment went well. We used relatives in Ghana as the guarantors and myself as the witness (without a professional stamp) and they didn't have an issue with it --although we'll breathe a final sigh of relief when we get the new passport in, hopefully, a month's time. Just FYI, the LA office is in Beverly Hills and is run by VFS Global. The man that worked on my husband's passport application said it's rare to have someone from Ghana renew their passport at the LA office and not in NY or DC. Also it cost $250 and not the mentioned $130 plus $30 shipping fee mentioned in the application. Either they haven't updated the application or it costs more because it is run through VFS. Just wanted to mention this incase someone else renews via the LA office.
  15.    milimelo reacted to a post in a topic: How To Correct Errors in SAVE to Prevent Manual Verification
  16. KateD
    @milimelo Sorry for the delay, I ended up waiting a little longer to go to CBP then originally plan. The CBP agents were very friendly and willing to help. They looked up my husband's I-94 record but couldn't find anything wrong with it. They did say that they weren't able to see the K-1 documents at the time of entry and that those docs would be with USCIS. So, it appears the next step is to try and get an appointment with the local USCIS field office and see if they will go over the I-485 and K-1 entry docs ? (We never received EAD or AP as the green card came quickly, although we did apply.) Also, the manual verification finally went through and husband's immigration status was verified. It took just short of 2 months. Side note: after 6 weeks of waiting, I called the SAVE number and, after a hour wait time, I got someone on the phone. However, they wouldn't talk to me, they would only talk to the agency (in this case DMV). The only thing they would tell me is that, on average, it is taking longer than 6 weeks for manual (2nd step) verification. Not sure how helpful it is, but I also found this fact sheet from USCIS on how to work toward correcting records in SAVE: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/fact-sheets/SAVERecordsFastFactsforBenefitApplicants.pdf Interestingly, they don't mention the I-485 as a document that can be corrected.
  17.    KateD reacted to a post in a topic: February 2022 - AOS Filers
  18.    milimelo reacted to a post in a topic: How To Correct Errors in SAVE to Prevent Manual Verification
  19. KateD
    You're probably right that I'm overthinking it. I'm concerned that we will spend all this $ on a trip to LA only to have them tell us we did it wrong and have to start over or worse make a trip to Ghana to get it renewed. But after hearing from you and @nastra30, we're moving ahead and submitting the application. Thanks for sharing your experience. Its good to hear from others that have done it.
  20. KateD
    @milimelo Thank you for your insights and advice. The article that you referenced above was very enlightening and helped with my understanding of the SAVE system and how it operates. Fingers crossed we can make some headway next week!
  21.    KateD reacted to a post in a topic: How To Correct Errors in SAVE to Prevent Manual Verification
  22. KateD
    @nastra30 It was a lot of redialing. Extension 239 is the only line that answers. I'm going to give it a shot! I'll let you know if it works.
  23.    KateD reacted to a post in a topic: Ghana Passport Renewal
  24. KateD
    Thanks @nastra30! Much appreciated sharing your insight and experiences. When I called the NY consulate they didn't seem like they would be flexible about the 2 Ghana guarantors. We are applying through the NY office but they have an option to go to LA for the biometrics. That's where we are considering going since it is the closest.
  25.    KateD reacted to a post in a topic: Ghana Passport Renewal
  26. KateD
    Thanks, @nastra30 for the response. The application specifies "relatives living in the United States" or am I reading it wrong (see below)? It does seem excessive to have to go all the way back to Ghana for passport renewal but it wouldn't be the craziest thing in this process.
  27. KateD
    @Jeanne Adil Here is a screenshot from the application:
  28. KateD
    Yes, agreed. It doesn't say anything pre-application. However, once into the application it is a requirement. I called to verify with the NY consulate they said that it is a requirement to renew a passport in the US. I would take a picture but it isn't allowing back into the application at the moment.
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  30. KateD
    Hello, Does anyone have any experience with renewing their Ghana passport from the US? The Ghana NY/Washington DC consulate passport renewal application requires 2 Ghanaian relatives as guarantors. My husband does not 2 Ghanaian relatives living in the US, so it seems like this might be a dead end for him to renew from here. As a potential alternative, my husband spoke to a Ghana Immigration officer and he said that he could provide a new passport for him, but he wasn't sure about shipping it to the US. Does anyone know if passports are allowed to be shipped to the US? Does anyone have experience with shipping to the US from Ghana with FedEx or DHL? I have shipped from the US to Ghana with FedEX with no problems but not the other way. If nothing else, I guess he'll have to travel back to Ghana to get his passport renewed.
  31. KateD
    @milimelo I spoke to our local deferred inspection office and it did not inspire confidence that we will be able to fix any possible issues. The person I spoke to said that he hadn't heard of the SAVE verification system and, after explaining what it was, he said I should talk to USCIS as they primarily deal with deportations. I also explained that, according to CBP website, deferred inspection offices also correct errors on arrival documents. After much insistence on my part, he reluctantly agreed to let me and my husband come into their office to look over his documents next week. Given the above situation, do you have any advise on what questions I should ask in particular? Or specific documents to review? I just want to be prepared as much as possible since they are already hesitant to see me at all. Thanks for any advise!
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