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Should I be part of this group?
Anyway sent my petition for my mom last week of April, check got cashed 4/27 and got my NOA1 May 1.
Haven't heard since and every time I check my status online, it gives me an error and could not find a status for my petition.
So I gave them a call today and the Tier 1 rep could not find the status as well and advised me to call again tomorrow (closed unfortunately).
Feeling a little nervous - hope nothing is wrong with my petition because I never got a RFE from them too.
Anyone going thru the same thing?
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You know what guys, yeah I was rummaging thru my old documents and saw the old old green card when I removed my conditions. I found the new green card with the 10 year expiry. LOL. Thats what I get when I cram LOL. Anyway, all is good.
Thanks for the replies!
(gawd I missed this forum!)
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Guys, need help.
Was gonna start filing my N-400 today and just noticed that my green card is already expired. Can I file my N-400 with my green card expired? Just the card ok? Not my residency status...
Thanks!
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all noted. appreciate the replies.
hate it when you get caught driving 69 on a 65 mph speed limit. lol.
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Hi All,
does a speeding ticket count?
Appreciate all your answers...
Thanks!
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I assume your wife is applying for N-400, is that correct? If yes, then put "1" and fill in your info (you are the spouse of your wife).
Or are you applying for N-400? Then, put "1" and fill in your wife's info (your wife is your spouse).
i am filing the N-400. yey thanks for your answer...will definitely do that...
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Hey guys,
On Part 8 Letter G - Should I put "1" there because she's married to me? Should I put MY details below or should I leave it blank?
Thanks in advanced for the answers...
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hey guys...I got approved Dec. 1 but got both my approval letter and GC just yesterday!
woohoo no interview!!!
congratulations to those who got approved as well!
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I was able to bring my 2 yr old daughter with me at our biometric appointment in Stafford Tx. You can try to go for an early biometric walk in if your ASC office is close to you. People have been successful with trying to go to the ASC office early in the morning or on a day when ASC is not busy. We did an early biometric walk in and in another state. The staff at our ASC did not ask any questions and we were in and out in 10 mins.
I have a 9 month old and he gets a little bit too squirmy and cranky at times.
but i think ill be fine...thanks for sharing!
I'll try to come in earlier...
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quick question:
can I bring my baby to the biometrics appointment?
my wife has school...so does her sister...my sister's husband has an interview and they will have to leave their baby at my inlaws house. my mother in law will be coming in from the night shift and will prolly be getting her hands full taking care of my nephew...my uncle and father in law will be at work...i do have grandparents but will be too old to take care of my baby...day care is out of the question because I dont want to leave him with somebody who i dont know and trust...
has somebody ever done this? i mean go to a bio appointment with a little kid in tow and go in and out unscathed???
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Got my Bio Appt letter today...updating the list...
California Service Center (15 applicants)
VJName.............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date......Biometrics......Approved....Local DO
SUPERMANBACK.......07/26/10..........08/02/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....ST. LOUIS, MO
MARIENMICHELLE.....07/29/10..........08/09/10.......09/14/10........--/--/10....LOS ANGELES, CA
LILI...............07/30/10..........08/02/10.......08/27/10........--/--/10....SEATTLE, WA
BRIAN&MEL..........08/03/10..........08/09/10.......09/08/10........--/--/10....
SWEETPIANO.........08/03/10..........--/--/--.......--/--/--........--/--/--....
PSHO...............08/04/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....SAN FRANCISCO, CA
RMC................08/05/10..........08/09/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
REALPI.............08/05/10..........08/09/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....MILWAUKEE, WI
KGSODIE............08/06/10..........08/09/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....OMAHA, NE
MOUNTAIN CLIMBER...08/07/10..........08/09/10.......08/27/10........--/--/10....
THE2OFUS...........08/08/10..........08/10/10.......09/02/10........--/--/10....MILWAUKEE,WI
GOUCHO727..........08/10/10..........08/10/10.......09/08/10........--/--/10....
CAMISTANBUL........08/10/10..........08/20/10.......--/--/--........--/--/--....SAN FRANCISCO, CA
DANYELYMIGUEL......08/11/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....DETROIT, MI
MACPARA............08/17/10..........--/--/--.......--/--/--........--/--/--....TUCSON, AZ
DDKM...............08/20/10..........--/--/--.......--/--/--........--/--/--....TUCSON, AZ
Vermont Service Center (10 applicants)
VJName.............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date......Biometrics......Approved....Local DO
MARKANDLADA........07/29/10..........08/02/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....Charlotte, NC
BABYBEBITA.........07/29/10..........08/03/10.......09/03/10........--/--/10....
HELIOSPAN1676......07/31/10..........08/03/10.......09/01/10........--/--/10....
MURFIE.............07/31/10..........08/02/10.......08/24/10........--/--/10....
WI751..............07/31/10..........08/04/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
MEL AND SYL........08/02/10..........08/06/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
RAINBOW007.........08/11/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
ODOJOE.............08/12/10..........08/16/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....Orlando, FL
EJBROOKS...........08/16/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
SCOTSVISA..........08/17/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
IMPORTANT!
* Make sure that your VJ Text Editor setting is set to Rich Text Editor.
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* Please DO NOT change the font, font size, add colors, stuff like that.
* Please PREVIEW before posting to make sure it is properly formatted.
* Please check that you have not deleted anyones NAME & DATA.
Date of I-751 = The Date you sent your application
NOA Date = The Receipt Date on your original NOA letter
Biometrics = The Date of your biometrics appointment
Approved = The Date your case was approved
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I got my NOA yesterday dated 08/09/2010. The check had the case number written to it as well...
Anyway, a bit of progress just so you guys know.
Updated the list as well...
California Service Center (12 applicants)
VJName.............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date......Biometrics......Approved....Local DO
SUPERMANBACK.......07/26/10..........08/02/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....ST. LOUIS, MO
MARIENMICHELLE.....07/29/10..........08/09/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
LILI...............07/30/10..........08/02/10.......08/27/10........--/--/10....SEATTLE, WA
BRIAN&MEL..........08/03/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
SWEETPIANO.........08/03/10..........--/--/--.......--/--/--........--/--/--....
PSHO...............08/04/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....SAN FRANCISCO, CA
RMC................08/05/10..........08/09/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
KGSODIE............08/06/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....OMAHA, NE
MOUNTAIN CLIMBER...08/07/10..........08/09/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
THE2OFUS...........08/08/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
GOUCHO727..........08/10/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
DANYELYMIGUEL......08/11/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....DETROIT, MI
Vermont Service Center (6 applicants)
VJName.............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date......Biometrics......Approved....Local DO
MARKANDLADA........07/29/10..........08/02/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....Charlotte, NC
HELIOSPAN1676......07/31/10..........08/03/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
MURFIE.............07/31/10..........08/02/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
WI751..............07/31/10..........08/04/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
MEL AND SYL........08/02/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
RAINBOW007.........08/11/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/10....
IMPORTANT!
* Make sure that your VJ Text Editor setting is set to Rich Text Editor.
* Go to the MOST RECENTLY POSTED VERSION of this list (go to the last post and scroll UP) and "Reply" to it, deleting the "quote" tags in your reply.
* Please DO NOT change the font, font size, add colors, stuff like that.
* Please PREVIEW before posting to make sure it is properly formatted.
* Please check that you have not deleted anyones NAME & DATA.
Date of I-751 = The Date you sent your application
NOA Date = The Receipt Date on your original NOA letter
Biometrics = The Date of your biometrics appointment
Approved = The Date your case was approved
* Please Capitalize your VJ Name when adding it to the list
* When you're on this list, please come back to update your information accordingly*
* If you cannot add your information yourself, please ask another VJ member to help you do so.
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Hey guys, can you add me to the list of August Filers...
Filed my application last 07/29...and I just saw that my application fee got cashed 08/10...
anyway, God Speed to all of us!
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sent out my packet last July 29, 2010.
so am I included in this group?
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add me to the list of July Filers...will file within this month...havent sent the application yet but will keep you guys posted...
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Thanks guys for your help...I know what you both mean...
I will go to the nearest SSA office and have it changed...
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Hi guys!
Need your help again...
Do I need to go to the SSA Office and have my status changed? Prior to having a green card, I had an EAD and SSN which says that it's only valid with work authorization. Do I need to have that changed now that I am a permanent resident?
Thanks!
P.S. let me know if this is off-topic for this forum...I know there is a SSN forum somewhere here and I could not find it...
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Hi Everyone,
I'm here to share the good news! Our AOS has been approved and the best part is that we'll be USCIS free for at least 21 months! Woohoo!
Anyways, had our interview at the LA Office. My appointment was scheduled for 9:45 AM but arrived there at around 9:50 AM.
Well, the reason was we took the wrong exit at the 10 freeway - merged out of the 101 and exited somewhere near Echo Lake park. Took the sidestreet (Glendale Blvd then Temple) from thereon and at last arrived at the USCIS building. 
Tip # 1 - Leave early! We had a 1 hour headstart but was still late. The 10 freeway is usually packed at that time so take the carpool lane if possible. Also take 10 freeway thru and thru and exit at Los Angeles St.
Tip # 2 - Bring a map with directions to the building. A GPS would be the best way to go though - this is in case you get lost. We had a GPS alright but somehow the car plug did not work. I brought a map with me but it only had the directions from our home to the USCIS building. Good thing I brought my laptop (I have a Verizon Wireless Card) and googled the directions from where we got lost to the USCIS building.
Once we got to the building we realized that there was no parking.
Tip # 3 - Parking is located at a parking structure at the back of the USCIS building. What we did was go around the building and you'll see a gray parking structure there. You can park there and walk to the building. Fee is 5 bucks and 3 bucks (i think) after 2 PM.
Tip # 4 - Leave all electronic devices at your car.
Entrance to the building is at the front (adjacent to Los Angeles Mall). Fall in line on the blue line, show your appointment letter and as usual, there will be frisking and bag x-rays and well, you know the routine (read: Tip # 4). The lady guard there was kind of b@!#@!$ but that didn't dampen our spirits hehehe! Elevators are found on the left and right side of the building. There is also a cafeteria in front in case you need to grab a quick bite.
Once your are up the 8th floor, go to Window 1 and leave your appointment letter there. Then take a seat, relax and wait for your name to be called. We waited for about 30 minutes before our name was called. No food and drinks allowed but I saw some drinking soda and eating something. My wife and I chose to chew gum instead...
We were called in by a lady consul (she was Korean) and she brought us to her office inside. She introduced herself and asked us to remain standing to take our oath. It was smooth sailing after that - the consul was nice and had already reviewed our file even before the interview. She asked us for our drivers license, my wife's passport, my wife's naturalization certificate and my passport. She also asked for any evidence that will prove our relationship. In our case we gave her a bunch of pictures we have from way back when until the present day. We also gave her a copy of our bank account statement. She asked for our car insurance but we were not able to provide it because it didn't have our names on it (it had my in laws names on it) and just explained this calmly to her. She also asked for our paystubs and employment certificates (we're both working already). She also asked for my I-94 and EAD card. She xeroxed everything (except for the copies) and gave everything back to us.
As far as I can remember, these are the questions that she asked: Where do I live, when is my birthday, questions about our relationship - where we met, how many years did we go steady, when did we start to date, how many years have we been married...she also asked what were our majors during college, what were our professions, where we work and lastly the infamous string of "are you a communist?" kind of questions...
The most memorable part of the interview was when the consul asked my wife to give a good reason why she should grant me a green card...and she answered "because I want to spend the rest of my life with him and...I love him..." (awww, tart, I love you too...
). I think that was the clincher! After that, she gave me 2 papers - one telling me that my I will receive my green card in 90 days in the mail and the other reminding me when to file my removal of conditional status.
As for the documents I brought, just make sure you have everything that was listed on the appointment letter. Do not forget to make copies.
Well, for those who haven't had their interview - Good luck! J.A.P.A.N. - Just Always Pray At Night. Hehehehe!
Hi MariEnMichelle,
I have a question regarding your interview. You mentioned that the lady asked for your and your spouse paystubs. Were you asked to bring them when you got your interview letter? As far as I know, they usually only ask for the USC spouse to bring W2's and paystub, but not the non-immigrant spouse's paystub. And...what is employment certificate?
Well, no but bring yours too if you are working. This is evidence that releases your spouse from the financial responsibility stated on the waiver on your Affidavit of Support. The certificate of employment is proof that you are working for a certain company. Ask your HR rep and they'll know what to give you. Hope this helps!
congrats....kaaliw naman ng story nyo:)
that should teach me to leave the house early! he he he
hehehe! thanks!
To Everyone!
Thank you so much!
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Hi Everyone,
I'm here to share the good news! Our AOS has been approved and the best part is that we'll be USCIS free for at least 21 months! Woohoo!
Anyways, had our interview at the LA Office. My appointment was scheduled for 9:45 AM but arrived there at around 9:50 AM.
Well, the reason was we took the wrong exit at the 10 freeway - merged out of the 101 and exited somewhere near Echo Lake park. Took the sidestreet (Glendale Blvd then Temple) from thereon and at last arrived at the USCIS building. Tip # 1 - Leave early! We had a 1 hour headstart but was still late. The 10 freeway is usually packed at that time so take the carpool lane if possible. Also take 10 freeway thru and thru and exit at Los Angeles St.
Tip # 2 - Bring a map with directions to the building. A GPS would be the best way to go though - this is in case you get lost. We had a GPS alright but somehow the car plug did not work. I brought a map with me but it only had the directions from our home to the USCIS building. Good thing I brought my laptop (I have a Verizon Wireless Card) and googled the directions from where we got lost to the USCIS building.
Once we got to the building we realized that there was no parking.
Tip # 3 - Parking is located at a parking structure at the back of the USCIS building. What we did was go around the building and you'll see a gray parking structure there. You can park there and walk to the building. Fee is 5 bucks and 3 bucks (i think) after 2 PM.
Tip # 4 - Leave all electronic devices at your car.
Entrance to the building is at the front (adjacent to Los Angeles Mall). Fall in line on the blue line, show your appointment letter and as usual, there will be frisking and bag x-rays and well, you know the routine (read: Tip # 4). The lady guard there was kind of b@!#@!$ but that didn't dampen our spirits hehehe! Elevators are found on the left and right side of the building. There is also a cafeteria in front in case you need to grab a quick bite.
Once your are up the 8th floor, go to Window 1 and leave your appointment letter there. Then take a seat, relax and wait for your name to be called. We waited for about 30 minutes before our name was called. No food and drinks allowed but I saw some drinking soda and eating something. My wife and I chose to chew gum instead...
We were called in by a lady consul (she was Korean) and she brought us to her office inside. She introduced herself and asked us to remain standing to take our oath. It was smooth sailing after that - the consul was nice and had already reviewed our file even before the interview. She asked us for our drivers license, my wife's passport, my wife's naturalization certificate and my passport. She also asked for any evidence that will prove our relationship. In our case we gave her a bunch of pictures we have from way back when until the present day. We also gave her a copy of our bank account statement. She asked for our car insurance but we were not able to provide it because it didn't have our names on it (it had my in laws names on it) and just explained this calmly to her. She also asked for our paystubs and employment certificates (we're both working already). She also asked for my I-94 and EAD card. She xeroxed everything (except for the copies) and gave everything back to us.
As far as I can remember, these are the questions that she asked: Where do I live, when is my birthday, questions about our relationship - where we met, how many years did we go steady, when did we start to date, how many years have we been married...she also asked what were our majors during college, what were our professions, where we work and lastly the infamous string of "are you a communist?" kind of questions...
The most memorable part of the interview was when the consul asked my wife to give a good reason why she should grant me a green card...and she answered "because I want to spend the rest of my life with him and...I love him..." (awww, tart, I love you too...
). I think that was the clincher! After that, she gave me 2 papers - one telling me that my I will receive my green card in 90 days in the mail and the other reminding me when to file my removal of conditional status.
As for the documents I brought, just make sure you have everything that was listed on the appointment letter. Do not forget to make copies.
Well, for those who haven't had their interview - Good luck! J.A.P.A.N. - Just Always Pray At Night. Hehehehe!
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Hey Guys...
WE'VE BEEN APPROVED! YIPEE!
:dance: Interview details coming up in a few...
:thumbs: Thank you VJers!
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Hi Guys,
It's been a while seen I posted here...My interview's coming up tomorrow...I'm not nervous though (not as nervous as with my K-3 interview back in Manila!
)...well, probably because I have nothing to be afraid of...I just wanna say thank you in advance and I'll let you guys know what happened right after my interview...Good luck to all of us!
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Hey guys!
After the longest wait I got my AOS interview schedule today in the mail! Woohoo!!!
It's really nice to be back and post something good here! Anyways, what do I need to bring or prepare? Thanks guys!
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Received my EAD card today! Yipeee!
Thanks for the support everyone!
April 2017 i130 petiton for parent
in Bringing Family Members of US Citizens to America
Posted
Called the day after and told me the same thing - don't worry about it. But they did acknowledge that it is more of a technical glitch.
Thanks!
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Anyway, all is good. 2 days after I called I got my Mom's NOA2 in the mail. Petition has been approved and case will now be forwarded to NVC.