FrankSinatra

2 hours ago, T_P said:

https://my.uscis.gov/exploremyoptions/renew_green_card

 

Who is eligible?
A Permanent Resident Card (USCIS Form I-551 or Green Card), is proof of your lawful permanent resident status in the United States. It also serves as a valid identification document and proof that you are authorized to live and work permanently in the United States.

• You must replace your Green Card if:
• You were issued a card valid for 10 years that has either expired or will expire within six months.
• You have a Permanent Resident Card that does not have an expiration date on it.
• Your card has been lost, stolen, or damaged.
• You were issued a card valid for 10 years before you turned 14 years old, and it will not expire before your 16th birthday.
• Your card was issued with incorrect data (name, DOB, issued date) due to USCIS administrative error.

How to Apply
In order to replace (or renew) your Green Card (Permanent Resident Card), you must:

• Complete the Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. Review the form instructions for directions on how to complete the form.
• Submit the Filing Fee(s). Include the appropriate filing fees (including the biometric services fee, if applicable).
• Submit Evidence. Include all required evidence and any supporting documentation.
• Sign and File the Form I-90. File the application at the correct filing location according to form instructions. Any application that is not signed will be rejected with a notice that the application is deficient.

 

If you want to receive an e-Notification, complete Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance and clip it to the first page of your application.

If you file online, you can see your case on your account homepage and update your settings to receive text/email updates as your case status changes.

Is it better to file online or to send the form physically attaching the barcode note that came with the green card? Does it make a difference on the process speed or not really?

So I lost my wallet with my green card inside of it and Im wondering whats the best way to apply for a replacement. The green card came with a paper that says to speed the uscis proccess I should send that barcode with the form, is this really going to be quicker than just doing it online? 

4 hours ago, LatAmerican_Drimr said:

Congrats!!! Definitely a superclean/fast/flawless process. As it should be.  

Absolutely! Really fast not even 5 months! Now just waiting for the green card!

Interview approbed right away!

Thank you so much guys!

We have our interview in a couple of days and we are so nervous but will let you guys know how it goes and what kind of questions we are asked!

34 minutes ago, HandmadeTurnip said:

I had my AOS interview on Monday (10/02/17) but was only told that I would receive a notice in the mail with their decision. The interview itself seemed to go fairly well and my wife and I were asked pretty basic questions so I found the fact that they didn't tell us their decision there and then kind of odd and slightly worrying. 

 

Luckily, I received an approval notice in the mail today so I guess there was nothing to worry about. My online case status still just says "Interview Scheduled" though so I have no idea when to expect my actual green card.

Congratulations!

1 minute ago, Spoon&Fork said:

Personally speaking, I think that is enough evidence considering you've only been married 3-4 mos ago. I was nervous at first about the evidence we were going to present, or lack thereof. But I think most interview officers are already inclined to notice whether the marriage is genuine or just a scam. Each interview is not really the same as what others had and can't really be compared. Just be yourselves, answer confidently and I'm pretty sure, you'll do just fine. Good luck!

 

Thank you so much!

11 minutes ago, Spoon&Fork said:

We've also only been married a little over 3 months when I had my AOS interview last Aug. 30, '17.  Didn't have EAD either. The officer did not ask a lot of questions about the relationship, just asked how we met but didn't dwell on that. He said that what he wanted to see were evidence of commingling. We've brought Joint bank account statements, credit cards with same number, my husband's 401K and life Insurance stating I'm the beneficiary,  also his health and dental insurance in which I was added to. Letters and cards addressed to both our names, marriage banns on the local paper (officer only glanced at those). I've also brought a bunch of pictures but he didn't look at those. Interview lasted for about 15 minutes, was approved and got the GC in the mail a week and a half later.

You think we a joint bank account, family phone plan, letters on the same address, bank statements with both or our nameson them, a notarized letter from her parents staring we  live with them and affidavits from her parents and friends will be enough?

15 hours ago, sparkles_ said:

A blank lease is just a lease template, if you google lease template you will see what it is....basically fill in the blank stuff that is generic for each state. I would notarize the statement to be safe.

Thank you so much  I will  check that one out!

6 minutes ago, fishe23a said:

This is perhaps old news to some. But my wife was approved 9/25 for GC, which we are still awaiting. Just wanted to post here that we stumbled across many forums on what to do following receipt of GC, to make sure we missed nothing. We did not realize that you have to change your Social Security Card to an unrestricted type following AOS. My wife has had a SSN since she was here on a J-1 ten years ago, to work at a summer camp. However, it says she may not work prior to DHS Authorization on the card. Anyone with a SSN saying this or that they cannot work (anyone who applied for SSN after marriage with K-1) must have their SS "account" essentially changed to an unrestricted type so they can get a job.

 

This is easy enough: once you have the card, make an appt with nearest SSA office to have it changed. They change status on the spot and mail you an unrestricted card in 7-10 days. Cheers!!

Congrats  and thank you for  the info!

8 minutes ago, sparkles_ said:

Didn't read other replies, so if someone mentioned it already, sorry.

 

 

Have the parents write a statement that you live with them and have been since X day, or possibly even pick up a blank lease from somewhere like Staples and they can write a lease for you two that is backdated

Do we need to get a notary to sign the statement? How does the blank leasevstuff work? Never heard of it

46 minutes ago, fishe23a said:

I will seocnd these and many others. My wife and I had been married exactly 4 months at the time of our interview for AOS last week. We brought copies of our joint gym membership, proof that I added her as a driver on my car insurance (legal to drive on international driver license for 1 year after entry to US), proof that her phone bill was paid out of our joint account (as we don't share a phone plan for cost reasons), a couple letters addressed to us as a couple, copies of plane boarding passes from a wedding we flew to together in August, and a copy of my very small retirement plan from a past job showing I had added her as a beneficiary. We also brought a million photos. The officer brushed aside everything and for our file only took photocopies of the envelopes of letter addressed to us and a copy of the auto insurance showing we were both covered on the policy - nothing else. If your story fits and you are a true couple from a low fraud country, seems they are forgiving and understanding of the short time.

13 hours ago, caliliving said:

to be honest, i wouldnt worry too much! if you guys 'look' good together and also being from spain (ie not a high fraud country) it shoudlnt be too difficult! i can tell you, i have nothing joint with my husband!  and it wasnt an issue.  just know how you met and when you met! oh the biggest proof we had was pictures with each other family!! my parents came to visit us and we went on a vacation and then i flew to new york to be with his family! so that is huge for them.  anyone can put a name on somes joint account, but to go away for xmas together is a bigger deal IMO.  

so you live together, then have photos of you guys with the parents celebrating holidays and if you go on trips together that helps too! again, if you have no red flags it should be ok!

11 hours ago, Scandi said:

Don't worry, they know you've only been married and living together for a very short period of time, they won't expect much at all. Just explain your situation to them if they ask for proof of bonafide relationship.

 

I had several proofs of bonafide relationship but they didn't even care to look at any of it.

Thank you so much guys, we will bring our joint bank account with statements and bank letters woth both of our names under the same address, affidavits from friends and family, a letter from her parents stating we live with them and we will try to get a phone plan or a gym membership together as well as pictures and musseums and parks tickets with photos (since the tickets dont show the name)

28 minutes ago, LaughingBuddha said:

Joint bank account is a good and important evidence to show you and your spouse are financially attached together. 

But if you can, try to collect one or two more evidences, such as health, internet, or even gym account showing both your names and same address.

During my interview, I feel like the officer took a great importance to these joint names evidences, and collecting these joints accounts seems to be sort of "must step" of interview. So it is great to have joint bank statements in hands, and it can be even better to have more!:)

 

My personal experiences, only for references.

Good luck.

 

Thank you so much we will try to get a gym membership together or a phoneplan!

3 minutes ago, EvolvingOutLoud said:

Hey FrankSinatra!

 

That is a super quick turn around, flipping 'eck! That being said, don't panic.

 

Remember the main reason USCIS have sent you an appointment for an interview. You have applied for AOS as you have married the person you want to spend the rest of your life with, right?

 

USCIS want to make sure your marital union is genuine. Be honest and real. If this is the case, you have nothing to worry about.

 

Yes, you need to be as prepared as possible. Take all the evidence you have for your relationship leading up to marriage and beyond. USCIS will be aware from the date of marriage to interview that you will not naturally have the same evidence as someone who has waited 6 months+ for an AOS interview.

 

Definitely get a US number, a contractual family package for both you and your spouse registered at your residence is a good idea.

 

Good luck and please do let us know how you get on! :).

Thank you so much! Will make sure to get thephone plan! Should I bring a lot of pictures or just some?(we havr probably around 2000 haha)  

Thank you again! Will definetely keep you all updated! 

On 29/9/2017 at 3:50 AM, Tit1234 said:

Yeah! Had my interview yesterday and it was great!

Congrats! Did you get approved right away?

3 minutes ago, Coco8 said:

 

Wow, that is fast for an interview letter. 

Thats why we are so worried haha we had literally no time to get ready i couldnt get a job or anything before the interview so we are stressed out and worried about the no financial proof besides our joint bank account and tickets to  musseums and stuff

5 minutes ago, Coco8 said:

You should get a US phone number if you are planning to live in the US. If you get a family plan you are both in the same plan and there are benefits (lower cost). Some companies, like TMobile, you can add 10 dollars each month and talk for free to 1 country (like Spain).

 

Also, if you are having your interview already, why didn't you get the EAD to be able to work? That usually arrives before the interview.

My interview letter came before 70 days, I guess since we got the interview so fast they didnt send ead which kind of messed up the plans of getting financial stuff together 

7 minutes ago, Coco8 said:

No, I think you are fine with the join account as long as you have both used it. But I'd try to think of additional evidence to take like the insurance information, etc. If you have a mobile phone the address on that, or if it is a family plan even better (because both your numbers are under the same account). I'm sure you have extra stuff you could take that you are not realizing you could use.

They don't seem to care much for photos. 

I still use my spanish phone number because it allows me to call on here so i cant even use that neither as a proof 

4 minutes ago, Coco8 said:

Have her parents write a short letter saying you are living with them and the date on which you started living there. They should sign it.

 

Look for other threads of people in the same situation. I remember a lot of people living with in laws. Some were fine, but others had problems, so you can look for information they took.

 

If your wife works then she can put you as her emergency contact at work, on her work insurance, etc. etc. You can take that with you too.

I just hope they dont expect much financial proof in sucha short period of time

9 minutes ago, Coco8 said:

You should take evidence that you live together!!! Call logs and letters are proof of relationship, not marriage. So you need to add utility bills, mobile phone bill if you have a family plan, lease, photocopy of driver license showing the same address, etc. 

We are  living in her parents house because I cant work yet and she doesnt make enough money,  so we dont have bills together, only a joint bank account, we have however letters, packages etc with my name, others with her name and others with both of our names under the same address, pictures with family and friends, but thats about it...

We have our interview scheduled for next month and even if we have lots of pictures, call logs and letters to each other, the only financial proof we have is a joint bank account because we only been married 3 months, what else do you guys recomend us to bring?

9 hours ago, LatAmerican_Drimr said:

Congratulations! Hoping our office keep up the good work

Thank you! 

35 minutes ago, mrmrsVang said:

congrats! Jacksonville works fast.

Thank you! What evidences should we bring? We been married for only a couple of months so we  only got a joint bank account and lots of pictures and letters with the  same address...

Hey guys what kind of documents and bonaffide stuff should we bring to the interview? We have only been married for three months by the time we get the interview so we only have one banknjoint account together, is this going to be bad for us?