russian_armenian

Oh, I am sorry, RDsey. I have not read your old forums. But I understand what you went through. And reporting him to CIS is right in this situation-it does not look like he wanted to have a family with you and just plainly kept brainwashing you and played with your feelings. I just hate con artists personality. Because if he would take a risk and openly say that he does not feel that he wants to continue marriage-I would say it is wrong to report to CIS (even if he lived with you only a few weeks-sometimes it might be enough). But he kept abusing your feeling-this is wrong. You dont need that person. He might not be a "really" bad broke but he does not care about you a damn. I know it takes time to realize it (hope is dying the last) but once you know-think if he does not care, why you should?

I wish you heal fast

What a story. I feel for you, Rdsey.

You keep saying that you were working hard to save marriage. But in reality, you did everything to end marriage. Because when you reported on him to CIS-means you wanted him deported and be out of marriage.

I think what you did was a right thing. That con artist should be deported-it seams so clear that he just used you as a GC vehicle.

So, your actions were right, but brain/emotions kept saying that you have to save marriage (which is difficult even to call a marraige-him being away to make more money is ok but to be on singles sites, promiss to be back to ex wife...there is no excuses. Plus, he does not really makes more money while away).

Strong case of "power of denial" here. You dont need him. He does not deserve your love.

Just think-what do you get from him? Pain, expence, effort...I am sure you deserve to be happy and loved/cared back.

Thanks for getting back to us. First, I'm so sorry about your baby. Big Hugs!! Secondly, I think you're finally seeing him for what he really is, and I know that doing that, hurts you very much. You mentioned his GC expired, and he's not living with you, so basically, he'll be applying for conditions to be lifted on his own, and is probably working illegally now anyway. I'd stay as far away as possible from him. This information at the lawyers, is this a divorce lawyer? There should not be any reason why you'd both be at immigration together anyway, since you've said you're not sponsoring him in lifting of conditions. I'm glad you've moved on. All the best in the future.

Yes this was the immugration lawyer. This was back before he moved to NY. She wanted to tlk to both of us about our sitution. She explained to him how his case looks messy and she said we had until 09 before the removal of conditions I state then and now I will attend because I dont want him to lie to get his status. I want to state my side.

I saw him for what he was but ddn't want to first because before we got married people were already saying he was going to do it but it was because they knew someone that had gone through it or because it was so comon for them to marry only for status so I didnt want to say they were right, second I really loved him, I still do but its weaken each day I think about what he put me and my children through, third the divorce rate is so high with african americans that sometime I feel like its expected to divorce, be a single parent or a low life dad and I didn't want to be in the list so I can with out a doubt say I worked hard to make this marriage work.

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Well I didn't try to end the marriage if you look at my old fourms you will see how long it took for me to do any thing about my marriage. There were many times I sat in front of immugrations debating about turning him in. I would call him on the cell and asked him how much he loved me or if he wanted to be married to me. When he stated he did I would drive away. I dont think it would be easy for anyone surely emotions are involved it was with me. If I had my choice I would be happy with my husband but I to had to read and reread my fourm and the replies. I would even read it like it was someone else that also helped me to say no I need to move on. So going back to your statement about wanting him deployed that is the last thing I want for him or any one else.

I think the same as other pposters-if you have a bunch of other proof, affidevits are not going to make a differance. I never thought about it, but Lucyrich is right-if marriage is fradulent, those people can always find people to vouch for them.

I will be sending my I-751 packet off in a couple of weeks. I will be including things like joint bank statements, auto insurance card, health insurance cards, the lease on our house etc, all of which have both our names on. We had a baby boy last year, so I will give them a copy of his birth certificate. Also, I adopted my step-daughter last month so I will send them a copy of the court order granting the adoption.

My question is: do I still need to bother with the affidavits?? My simplistic way of thinking leads me to believe that our son's birth certificate and daughter's adoption order, plus the bank statements etc, would be enough. Any thoughts?? I know there's probably no such thing as too much evidence, just wondering if anyone has gone through this without sending affidavits??

Thanks!

I think they are asking for affidavits from 2 people (sworn). Would you please post the first paragraphs. Sounds like they are asking just for any additional docs and affidevits are one of them. Or maybe at the beginning the mentioned that affidevits are must. Would you post what have you submitted in the I-751 package. It is kind of strange that they are asking for affidevits (usually some financial/residence docs).

Hello everyone

We got a letter reading "documentation submitted insufficient" but Im confused on the 2 different sentences regarding affidavits. One requests affidavits written by 3rd parties and the other sentence requests affidavits sworn to or affirmed by atleast 2 people. I dont know if I am overreading this but do they mean 2 different types of affidavits or are they just repeating themselves. I attached a copy of the sentences below. Hope someone can help me. I dont want to mess this up. My sweeties extension expires this month and now they decide to let us know what we sent was not good enough

Thanks for everyones

Sonja & Michael

So, they have probably just processed your RFE and that NOA with approvedI89 meant something else. Like Katryne41 said, probably means some internal step was approved.

I sent the info on June 13th and received on June 20th, they approved it on July 9th.

The info was sent to the California Service Center.

thanks a lot to everyone

That is the point-about crimes. In some states DUI is a serious crime which can have bad concequences if you are PR.

That scared enough my girlfriend to apply for citizenship as as possible. Since in this country, you need to drive even if you dont want to-big problem with taxi and public transportation. Some of my friends now ate taking hotels on Fri nights (never mind the fine-they can afford it but legal ramifications of DUI are pain in the btt)

my biometrics are from July 07, then there was no contact for like 11 months other then the case was transferred to CSC, then the RFE asking for more evidence, mid of last month, and yesterday that my new card was ordered.

I have not applied for citizenship, i think i need to be a legal resident for at least 5 years and i have only been 3, and i am still thinking about doing it or not.

What real benefits do i get from being a citizen?

As an adjustee based on marriage to a USC, we need only 3 years of residency provided we are still married, including our conditional period. Some people apply for citizenship even before their removal of conditions is approved. I think the interview for citizenship can cover the removal of conditions.

Benefits? There should be plenty.

I'm interested in some jobs that require citizenship.

And a GC, even a permanent one, can still be taken away by the USCIS (on very serious grounds, I suppose).

There are things that are considered a "privilege" for GC holders, but are "rights" for a USC.

Your GC can also be revoked if you leave the country for a certain perod of time (6 months?).

I also read somewhere that if a LPR gets involved in a crime, they can be denied citizenship. We always think that since we have been law abiding people, these things will never happen to us, but you never know what cards fate will deal. Better to seal the deal as early as possible.

Oh, and the most important thing : with the way USCIS is inreasing their fees, you will save a lot of money if you file now.

You need to check other forum here on VJ. "Major changes in family..."

Hi, I have a temporay GC ( based on marriage, my husbund is a USC), but I want to divorce of my husbund because my he was violent with me.

My attorney adviced me to file VAWA(Violence against women act).

If there is anyone that have been file in a similar situation and know what to do in my case, please do not hesiatte to give me an advice.

Thanks!

Sorry to hear that you were just a few days away from 2nd annuversary. You could get IR. Now have to do I-751 in two years and pay all these fees and keep all docs to prove bona fide marriage. I just wonder, could you postpone the interview fro CR1? Have you spoken to a lawyer about timing?

Hi everyone,

i got CR1 visa at this month, and after few days 2 years of our wedding will be completed, i m moving to US In the next month. so can anybody tell me how can i will be getting IR1 .

thanks

The other thing I can suggest is to look for USBIS mannual on their site. I dont have a link. It is a huge doc with many chapters. It describes all situations and how officers must handle/classify any situation. There definition of crimes, what to put/what not.

I dont remember title. It is like field officers mannual...

Agree. I always talk to a lawyer. But it does not hurt to ask this forum. I have learn a lot from this forum. Plus, in the past I used to go to min 3 lawyers. Guess what-they all have different opinions. Problem with lawyers (from my experience), unless you know the lawyer for some time/through other means, he is not going to really investigate all options. We are small clients. So, lawyers would do a standard way/answer from top of their memory. But they are humans too-if case is not standard, some digging is required. Just hope that they would do it (or at least, parapegal would).

How about not asking an internet board and go ahead and get an attorney to help you?

Unless one of us in an attorney, I wouldnd't go ahead and trust what anyone states on here. why risk your life?

Honestly, i cant afford an attorney right now...plus after our experienced with a lot of attorneys before, i dont really trust most of them, they are totally rip off and they couldnt even solve my problem before, it was not an attorney who solved it that time so idk...im just trying here if anyone have the same situation with the question on the application regarding wether to answer yes or no, or if anyone knows anybody with the same situation...but of course not totally the same..

Congratulations! So, when have you sent RFE back? Do you think they have processed RFE or I89approved worked?

Last week i posted this thread and today i got an email with the following:

" Current Status: Card production ordered.

On July 9, 2008, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service."

I am hoping this is the 10 year card... :S and well im glad the wait is over.

Just wanted to add. She would also have to show comigling of social life. So, she should have copies of pictures. Keep invitations/tickets/letters. She can get a document from her doctor where her husband is an emergency contact. If they rent, she can talk to a landloard. So, better to read I-751 forum on VJ.

Hello Everyone,

I have read a lot of threads concerning this subject but I thought I would write my own story to explain a little more.

Most all of the threads say that if the non U.S. citizen needs to lift conditions after a divorce, the that main thing is to proove that the marraige was bonefide. Is this an accurate statement?

My wife's best friend has her two year green card and will need to lift conditions in one year. However she has legitimate concerns she might be facing a divorce before then. I will not get into the reasons, except to say that her husband seems to have all of his priorities wrong and puts his wife on the bottom of the "list". This is keeping my wife's best friend it tears and she is worried about her future with her U.S. citizen husband.

She has a good part-time job and has been employed there since she has been in the U.S. They have no joint accounts of any kind, even a utility bill; as her husband refuses to add her to any accounts. I know for sure the marraige was a bonefide marraige and they truly loved each other, however things are going on in the marraige now, that makes her feel very, very insecure in the marraige and she is very concerned about her future with her husband. She loves him dearly, but she feels she is not getting it in return.

If it does come to her divorcing before she has to lift conditions, what can she do to prepare, if anything? What will be the process to lift conditions if she is divorced?

My wife and I want her marraige to work out, but we also want to be there for her if it doesn't. What advice can my wife and I give her in case of the worst?

Any advice would greatly be appreciated..

Thanks Guys and Gals,

Reach449

The best thing she could do right now to prepare is to document the fact that they share a residence, and commingle funds. Having one's name on accounts is the best way, but it isn't the only way. Have her subscribe toi magazines that are delivered to the marital home, have her get a driver's license with that address. She can ask that she is added to the auto insurance. She could also ask for any bills or correspondence to be sent to her attention at the marital home. She could also pay utility bills with her cheque (even if not a joint account) with the address of service matching the address on her checque....as I said there is more than one way to skin a cat.

What a story. I feel for you, Rdsey.

You keep saying that you were working hard to save marriage. But in reality, you did everything to end marriage. Because when you reported on him to CIS-means you wanted him deported and be out of marriage.

I think what you did was a right thing. That con artist should be deported-it seams so clear that he just used you as a GC vehicle.

So, your actions were right, but brain/emotions kept saying that you have to save marriage (which is difficult even to call a marraige-him being away to make more money is ok but to be on singles sites, promiss to be back to ex wife...there is no excuses. Plus, he does not really makes more money while away).

Strong case of "power of denial" here. You dont need him. He does not deserve your love.

Just think-what do you get from him? Pain, expence, effort...I am sure you deserve to be happy and loved/cared back.

Thanks for getting back to us. First, I'm so sorry about your baby. Big Hugs!! Secondly, I think you're finally seeing him for what he really is, and I know that doing that, hurts you very much. You mentioned his GC expired, and he's not living with you, so basically, he'll be applying for conditions to be lifted on his own, and is probably working illegally now anyway. I'd stay as far away as possible from him. This information at the lawyers, is this a divorce lawyer? There should not be any reason why you'd both be at immigration together anyway, since you've said you're not sponsoring him in lifting of conditions. I'm glad you've moved on. All the best in the future.

Yes this was the immugration lawyer. This was back before he moved to NY. She wanted to tlk to both of us about our sitution. She explained to him how his case looks messy and she said we had until 09 before the removal of conditions I state then and now I will attend because I dont want him to lie to get his status. I want to state my side.

I saw him for what he was but ddn't want to first because before we got married people were already saying he was going to do it but it was because they knew someone that had gone through it or because it was so comon for them to marry only for status so I didnt want to say they were right, second I really loved him, I still do but its weaken each day I think about what he put me and my children through, third the divorce rate is so high with african americans that sometime I feel like its expected to divorce, be a single parent or a low life dad and I didn't want to be in the list so I can with out a doubt say I worked hard to make this marriage work.

I would tell him that you are taking the position in Africa and just tell him the kids are coming with.

Let him pay the minimum of child support possible in exchange for full and total custody. It sounds like he wants out anyway. Let him go and move on. You will be ok. I just dont understand why you got pregnant with him again after he held you at knifepoint. That just seems like insanity in itself. You need to get battered womens counseling more than anything else

That is a good position if you talk to a normal person-not a selfish user.

I dont know -maybe he has some dignity and would agree to this.

My impression was that he might start to blackmail to such statement. Sounds like he is a smart person and understand situation. OP cannot take job and children at the same time. She needs his permission. He does not want to do anything with kids, but he does not want to pay child support either. He want some money (rent payment) for exchange for his permission to take kids from US.

OP cannot do anything if negotiations turn like this-she would have to forget about job or leave to Africa without kids. Husband knows that. Plus, I am sure that he cannot/does not want to babysit kids full time-he is "too mucho" for this. He would get scared if realized that she really wants to go to Africa and really really ready to leave kids in his care. He is not that stupid-2 small kids is a full time job-HE WOULD NOT HAVE ANY LIFE IF KIDS ARE WITH HIM. Even if OP pays some child support, bulk of it will go to babysitters and he still needs to be home with kids everyday. Child support would not cover 16 hours/day babysitters pay. And anyway, there is nothing left for him.

I hope I am wrong and husband has more sense and just agree OP move and for a full custody. Otherwise, job is at stake. I hate such users-specially, in this situation with kids involved. I wish all the best.

The second issue: Please please please see a lawyer. You do need to address the complaint, and start drawing up terms for your separation agreement. You are from Michigan right? If so, then there's a two-month waiting period, not a two-year period. If you and your husband are on amiable terms (sounds unlikely) you two can draw up a draft of the agreement together, without lawyers. But it is absolutely critical that you have a lawyer review anything, and you do not sign anything without having your lawyer see it. Protect your rights.

Sounds like she really need a lawyer because divorce process is so different state by state. If I am not mistaken, here if you sign initial complain, it means that you are mutually consenting to divorce. If you dont sign, in 90 days separation period starts (which is 2 years). At the end of 2 years, affidevit is served and no answer means that 2 years separation was ligit and divorce is granted. But still defendant can answer "no divorce" to affidevit and hearings would start. Right to alimony is lost only ofter final decree. So, here it is 2 years. It is always better to get some agreement and get mutual consent divorce. Domestic abuse here waives the requirement for mediation. Otherwise, no priveledges in alimony etc. (even "fault" is not granted due to abuse-unless life was in danger; but if life was indangered and SO was at fault, alimony is larger). But again, state/counties have dif rules (some counties rules also bring differencies in process).

I would say there is a mistrust on zqt3344 side about marraige. Sounds like he expects any trouble from his SO anytime. Here comes now famous on this forum "I guess we will never know; interesting though"

I wonder why you always post the same thing, and always in bold, like it's in some way important? I guess we will never know; interesting though

OPs I-751 was approved with waiver (abuse); so, i would guess there is been a proof of abuse. If that what you are wondering, Zqt3344? I would say that if somebody was abused, they deserve alimony. (otherwise, I dont really believe in alimony-some help to establish is needed but dependance on alimony is a not long term wise, I think). I am sure she can get some alimony. She just need to file divorce complaint or separation depends on state and start from there. Maybe husband would agree to mutual consent and whatever she is asking in alimony? He needs to be served. Now it is just guessing.

Wonder what the USC's side of the story is here? guess we shall never know. Would be interesting though.

Thanks all for the reply.

I suddenly feel very lonely. I think it is something that most immigrants go through. Married for a short time and now separated and not knowing what the future holds. I started to think that some USC marry foreign nationals because they cannot find a spouse within the nation. I feel so sad that my USC blame everything on me and not give me money because I am the one that left him. I do hope that he would come to some sense in the future and not ruin other women's life.

If you need some one to reach out to, feel free to drop me a line.

You wonder why he is nice to you now... I think it is because he has to take care of a child on a full time basis for a few days and it bore him down. Even if he tells you that he wants 50/50 custody, he is thinking that you will take care of daugher most of the times and he will just take her to trips/on Sun etc. It is just my impression on your husband. (does not mean that he does not love daughter but sounds like it is more like a toy-he wants to have her only when he wants).

I would doubt that he suddenly changed his heart about you from ignoring/insulting to being sweet barely overnight. What happen during this period of sudden change in his behaviour-he had to take care of a child (which he never did before) and probably talked to a lawyer (and learnt that he would have to support you more since you dont have job). Also, he might have appreciated your work with kid and house once he trew you out of the house.

I would say, you still need to get a job now or later. Better now-I dont believe in sitting without job only in hopes of larger alimony. Dont move out of your house. I would say, live there as long as you can and save money for your place. Plus, you would not want to move your child to a bad place. You will need to have enough to buy everything (furniture, TV, appliances) or husband has to buy everything for you. Child is involved here-even if you dont care about yourself, you cannot bring child to worst lyfestyle.

Thank you everyone for your replies I really do appreciate it. I will like to answer some peoples question about what makes him want to file for divorce. I have been married for 3 years now, and the whole thing started in 2006. He just changed because I saw some picutes sent to him by one woman, the pictures were inappropriate, and I asked him, but he said I have no right to check his email. And since then he kind of changed the way he acted towards me. He doesnt want me to talk to anybody, he doesnt want to have a friend, not to talk of my friends back home from Nigera, because I am from Nigeria, and I have a degree in Banking and Finance, and most of my friends are male. And everything just changed when one of my friend called me back home. That was how the whole thing started, and since then anything I do he will naged. He was just hurting me everday, and insulting me, its painful but I have no where to go, no family, no friends, so I stayed. The only thing I talked to was my diary, because I always writing down everysingle thing he does to me in my diary. And I have been mad at him since AUGUST OF 2006. That was how the whole thing started.

I havent got a chance to post here, due to so much that have been happening. Okay this is what happen the past few days. last week wednesday while I was in school, my husband threw my stuff out, because he said he saw some picture that I took. I took those pictures by myself, because I wanted to see how I look like, since two years my husband has been ignoring me, insulting, calling me retarted, saying I was ugly, that I was stupid, idiot, I am hopless, accusing me of taking his stuff, I mean all kind of things that comes out of his mouth are very insulting and anoying. I have hated him for 2years good years, but I stayed because of my daughter. So I took those pictures because I thought I am ugly and retarted, that no one would want to talk to me because I am ugly. But seeing myself in those pictures make me realize that eh I am not that ugly, that I am perfect with my body and my self. So he took my daughter to somewhere I wouldnt know. He told me that when he came to my school, so I have to called the police, but they couldnt do anything anyway. I was asked to go to court the following day, but I did not because I have an interview with a company I was trying to get into. But last week friday my husband called me and asked if I would love to come to the house and see my daughter of course I said yes, he came in the evening to pick me up.

On our way to the house, he started apologising, telling me that he would like to work things out with me, because he want our family back. He said he have no idea that he love me, because he doesnt love me since he met me, and that he just liked me, and he was also trying to help me. He said that I was a very nice person that was why he brought me here. And he now realized that he love when he put me out of his, and that he was so sad about it. I could not believe that, I asked him why did he want me here when he knew he doesnt love me, so he want me here to be a nany to our daughter, I was evern more mad, but I didnt let it show. But I was still mad at him, because I have been through so much from him. I was happy when I saw my daughter, but she wasnt looking good, because she was thirsty. I felt like I have gone for a month. At the house he was asking me whom I always talk to on yahoo, but I told him I was only talking to my sister and my friends, because I havent got any since I have been here. He started apologising, saying he was sorry for what he has done to me, and he said he was just angry when he saw the pictures that I took, and he thought I was retarted or have a problem in my head because I dont talk back to him whenever he was insulting. I told him to give me some weeks to think, because of the pain that I have been through, and that I have been buckling anger in my heart for too long, but he wont accept it.

But right now I am still in his house, and I am happy I am still with my daughter, because she really missed me a lot. But now I am still thinking, I dont know what to do because I dont love him anymore, and I dont want to tell him that, I dont want him to know. During those arguing time, he told me that since the house is in his name, that I have no right to it, and that I wont receive alimorny or what soever and we would share 50/50 custody once I get a job oh he also said that if I have a job I wont get alimorny, but if I dont have a job I will get half of the time we were married. But right now he is driving me nut with all his nice doing, treating me like a queen, trying to kiss me, and I am confused.

One more thing, he has found all his stuff he has been accusing of stealing, I was just standing looking at him, because I told him to calm down and look for his stuff because I knew he misplaced them when he was looking for them. I was so mad when I saw him bringing them out, I felt like hitting me, but I kept my cool. He apologise saying he was jerk, he look stupid, but I dont care anymore.

That is the latest, right now I am confused, I dont know what else to do, because I am just staying for my daughter's sake.

Maybe timing was right in your case (and your file was in from of the reviewer). Or maybe you were approved already since it takes a couple of weeks from review to getting actual cards. When your case was touched the last time? Have you got actual cards in 10 days after sending new info? (in this case, I would say that you were approved before they got new docs). Please let know-very currious to know how they work.

Work the other way for us,

Send a letter to California once it was verified our application was transferred there.

Dear Sirs:

On the basis that the evidence we originally attached to our I-751 is now well over a year old, enclosing both our 2006 and 2007 joint tax returns, a photo and the AKC registration of our German Shepherd puppy, and photos of us taken Christmas of 2007. If you require any addition evidence, please let us know.

Warmest regards,

Nick and Gloria.

Ten days later we received our green cards.

My way of saying, "what is taking you so long." Other applicants in our time frame were making infopass appointments already and was just about ready to do that as we were renewing my wife's and daughter foreign passports. Maybe this letter saved us another 420 mile trip.

I did a walk-in once without any problem (as many people on this forum). I think "Wen walk-ins" is kind of official since any lawyer would tell you that and if you call CIS, they would tell the same. I would guess that they have some kind of a memo about 90-day and walk-ins. Otherwise, I doubt that my lawyer would send me an official letter telling me that I should not re-schedule and just walk-in within time period on any Wen. (because if i am denied based on missed bio, I can sue lawyer and he might loose his licience. of anybody on earth, lawyers know that and would not put it on paper if not 100% sure). In my opinion, Wen walk-in is pretty safe. But I think, if you need to drive that long and miss work on Wen, you better take your daugter with you on Sat (with all docs). I would say, if they are not that busy, they would take her too (bio is done by a contractor; they are not so stringent being a private co).

PS: yes, my NOA had the same wording "if you fail to appear as scheduled, your application will be considered abandoned".

We were given that option on the biometrics form, any Wednesday at noon (except USCIS holidays they get that we don't) within 90 days of the assigned date.

I heard about Wednesdays but the letters I have don't mention anything about walk-ins or the 90-day period. It says "if you fail to appear as scheduled, your application will be considered abandoned". I was planning to try on Friday and Saturday, and if we're not able to get in, then I will mail the letter back on Monday. I'm afraid that if I don't mail it before Tuesday, it may be considered abandonment.

Should clarify, our latest biometrics was for the N-400 citizenship, but for the I-751, it was the same as yours, be there, or else. We were scheduled on a Tuesday morning in downtown Milwaukee at 8:00 AM early last year during the snow storm season that is over a 200 mile drive for us. We also have a daughter that was in high school with her planned schedule, but they made the appointment the same time as my wife that came in separate envelopes.

She resisted as well, but what is a parent suppose to say? If we don't show up, you may not even be here period for your school activities is all I could think of. The USCIS as well as the old draft board are the only two agencies I know of that make appointments without mutual agreement. Even the nasty IRS makes mutually agreed upon appointments. But when the USCIS says jump, we ask, how high.

I did a walk-in once without any problem (as many people on this forum). I think "Wen walk-ins" is kind of official since any lawyer would tell you that and if you call CIS, they would tell the same. I would guess that they have some kind of a memo about 90-day and walk-ins. Otherwise, I doubt that my lawyer would send me an official letter telling me that I should not re-schedule and just walk-in within time period on any Wen. (because if i am denied based on missed bio, I can sue lawyer and he might loose his licience. of anybody on earth, lawyers know that and would not put it on paper if not 100% sure). In my opinion, Wen walk-in is pretty safe. But I think, if you need to drive that long and miss work on Wen, you better take your daugter with you on Sat (with all docs). I would say, if they are not that busy, they would take her too (bio is done by a contractor; they are not so stringent being a private co).

PS: yes, my NOA had the same wording "if you fail to appear as scheduled, your application will be considered abandoned".

We were given that option on the biometrics form, any Wednesday at noon (except USCIS holidays they get that we don't) within 90 days of the assigned date.

I heard about Wednesdays but the letters I have don't mention anything about walk-ins or the 90-day period. It says "if you fail to appear as scheduled, your application will be considered abandoned". I was planning to try on Friday and Saturday, and if we're not able to get in, then I will mail the letter back on Monday. I'm afraid that if I don't mail it before Tuesday, it may be considered abandonment.

Should clarify, our latest biometrics was for the N-400 citizenship, but for the I-751, it was the same as yours, be there, or else. We were scheduled on a Tuesday morning in downtown Milwaukee at 8:00 AM early last year during the snow storm season that is over a 200 mile drive for us. We also have a daughter that was in high school with her planned schedule, but they made the appointment the same time as my wife that came in separate envelopes.

She resisted as well, but what is a parent suppose to say? If we don't show up, you may not even be here period for your school activities is all I could think of. The USCIS as well as the old draft board are the only two agencies I know of that make appointments without mutual agreement. Even the nasty IRS makes mutually agreed upon appointments. But when the USCIS says jump, we ask, how high.

I did a walk-in once without any problem (as many people on this forum). I think "Wen walk-ins" is kind of official since any lawyer would tell you that and if you call CIS, they would tell the same. I would guess that they have some kind of a memo about 90-day and walk-ins. Otherwise, I doubt that my lawyer would send me an official letter telling me that I should not re-schedule and just walk-in within time period on any Wen. (because if i am denied based on missed bio, I can sue lawyer and he might loose his licience. of anybody on earth, lawyers know that and would not put it on paper if not 100% sure). In my opinion, Wen walk-in is pretty safe. But I think, if you need to drive that long and miss work on Wen, you better take your daugter with you on Sat (with all docs). I would say, if they are not that busy, they would take her too (bio is done by a contractor; they are not so stringent being a private co).

PS: yes, my NOA had the same wording "if you fail to appear as scheduled, your application will be considered abandoned".

We were given that option on the biometrics form, any Wednesday at noon (except USCIS holidays they get that we don't) within 90 days of the assigned date.

I heard about Wednesdays but the letters I have don't mention anything about walk-ins or the 90-day period. It says "if you fail to appear as scheduled, your application will be considered abandoned". I was planning to try on Friday and Saturday, and if we're not able to get in, then I will mail the letter back on Monday. I'm afraid that if I don't mail it before Tuesday, it may be considered abandonment.

Should clarify, our latest biometrics was for the N-400 citizenship, but for the I-751, it was the same as yours, be there, or else. We were scheduled on a Tuesday morning in downtown Milwaukee at 8:00 AM early last year during the snow storm season that is over a 200 mile drive for us. We also have a daughter that was in high school with her planned schedule, but they made the appointment the same time as my wife that came in separate envelopes.

She resisted as well, but what is a parent suppose to say? If we don't show up, you may not even be here period for your school activities is all I could think of. The USCIS as well as the old draft board are the only two agencies I know of that make appointments without mutual agreement. Even the nasty IRS makes mutually agreed upon appointments. But when the USCIS says jump, we ask, how high.

HI,

MY HUSBAND FILED A DIVORCE COMPLAINT JULY 1, 2008.

Sorry, I missed the first sentance. So, he filed the complaint. Now he wants you to consent to divorce. (if you dont, he would have to wait the whole required separation period-here it is 2 years). Sounds like you want divorce too. So, prepare Separation Agreement which is going to be filed with your consent to divorce. Separation agreement should specify alimony, etc. It will became a court order once divorce is final (in a few months if you consent). He cannot do anything about your GC. Plus, it is in his interest to make you a citizen fast; so, his affidevit of support will be annuled.

Are you saying that you have been served with complaint? Ot it is just a regular uncontested divorce package that your husband is asking you sign? If you have been served, means he filed for divorce already. To be able to file, you need to be separated for 1 year or more. Since your 10yGC was approved a few months ago, means that you have been separated while I-751 in process. So, 10yGC could be revoked and you would need to file new I-751 with waiver. If you were not separated and it is uncontested divorce package, your husband cannot do anything regarding your GC. You need to clarify.

HI,

MY HUSBAND FILED A DIVORCE COMPLAINT JULY 1, 2008. WE MARRIED JULY 14, 2004. I GOT MY CONDITIONAL STATUS ON JUNE 3, 2005. MY 10-YEAR PERMANENT RESIDENT WAS APPROVED ON APRIL 15, 2008 WHICH WILL EXPIRE ON APRIL, 2018. SO IT'S JUST ONLY RECENTLY MY US CITIZEN HUSBAND FILED FOR DIVORCE. OUR MARRIAGE IS IN GOOD FAITH AS I PROVED IT WE DON'T HAVE SECOND INTERVIEW INS JUST MAILED IT TO THE HOUSE.

MY QUESTION: WHAT HAPPENED IF I GOT THE DIVORCE COMPLAINT AND DIDN'T SIGN MY HUSBAND'S DIVORCE COMPLAINT?

MY ONLY WORRY IS MY HUSBAND IS REVENGEFUL HE MIGHT TURN THE TABLE UPSIDE DOWN AND TELL INS THAT OUR MARRIAGE WAS FRAUD. SO HE CAN REVENGE FROM ME.

EVEN IN OUR ENTIRE MARRIAGE WE ALWAYS ARGUE BECAUSE OF MARITAL, CULTURE DIFFERENCES. WE DON'T HAVE CHILD TOGETHER I'M 34 AND HE IS 54 YRS. OLD WITH GROWN CHILDREN. HE BOUGHT HOUSE FOR HIS CHILDREN AND DON'T HAVE PLANS FOR ME AS HIS NEW WIFE. MANY TOO MENTION. NEED HELP

Yesterday he told me that he is filling for the divorce, and that we just have to work together and agree on things so that we wont need a lawyer and waste any money. Please someone I need advice

He cannot file for divorce if you dont sign (I think he wants to go through cheapest route-"non contested"). He would have to do separation first which is 1 year or more. Separation means -he leaves the house (you should never even think about leaving house) and files separation form with court (but not everywhere). He can file for divorce at the end of required separation period. During separation you might have temp orders which means he has to support you completely till divorce and ofter divorce -whatever judge decided. (you might get bigger alimony if you dont work-maybe that is why he is so actively getting you a job?).

But even you sign "non contested" (means you agree with divorce and waive your right to contest), in some states you still have to go to hearing because of a child. (non contested is done in a few months without any hearings; but you might file agreement about property division with non-contested package). If I am not mistaken, only judge can decide about custody and child support issues. You can agree about alimony between you two.

I think they take walk-ins on Wens only. But if they are not busy, you might be lucky on Sat or Fri.

I was so happy when I got my letter last week and my Biometrics schedule is on a Saturday - I don't have to miss work! I was so confident that my daughter's schedule will be on the same day, as it was in our AOS stage. But her letter came yesterday and her schedule is next Tuesday. As much as I am thrilled about getting it sooner than expected, she cannot make it because she has a group performance on that day - something she and her group has been working on for weeks.

If i want to re-schedule, I need to mail that letter out by tomorrow. I am considering walking in on Friday or Saturday. Any advice?

Thanks!

Congratulations! I would just wait ...for approval, FRE or interview. (if I can imagine how gov agency works...) When you send any additional doc for your file, it disrupts normal procedure (they have to fish your folder, stick in new papers, touch it up, etc-are you sure they are going to put folder back onto right shelf?). I really doubt that this disruption is helping. But if you get RFE-that is a good doc to send.

We just had our first child on July 4th. We have already sent in the I751 form and my wife has had her biometrics done. Do we have to send in any other forms. What should we do.