russian_armenian

You lucky that your employer has never asked you to show proof of anew status (which is very common know). Good luck to you. Have you considered to just send N-400 instead of I-90 (since your DL will expire next year, you might have time to complete plus avoid I-90 fee (if there any, not sure)?

O dear, well I do admit it's my fault really for not keeping on top if it, but because I was already working and haven't changed jobs or anything, nothing happened to remind me that I hadn't heard back with an approval or denial of the I-751. Nor have I been out of the country or even really thought about travel because I've been too busy.

It was only a few weeks ago when I noticed my drivers license will expire next year that I began to think about it, because when I first got the license, and last time I renewed it, the there was no paperwork necessary to prove legal status. This time there will be, so I thought I'd best get it fixed!

There's a guy in my office who used to be a regular poster here and did loads of casework in what he calls the old days, and he suggested I post here in case anyone had any ideas. He talked to someone he knows in the local office and they are the ones who said I would probably best file an I-90 since one of the options on it to to apply for a green card because the original wasn't received.

Since I've got a while to go before I need the card, or something to confirm my status, I reckon it may be the best way to try and get it sorted out. But over the years since I filed the I-751, and aside from the initial receipt, I've had nothing that shows I have status. Lucky I've not had to look for a job!

Maybe you have sent it but have not mentioned here... But looks like you showed that you have co-migled finances. Have you sent any pictures, letters from family/friends, travel bookings-to show that social life was comigled too?

And these financial docs you have sent-do they show all addresses and time span? Some people on this forum mentioned that they have just re-sent the same package and were approved a few months later. So, maybe they just have a quota for RFE???

I just got my first RFE in this whole immigration drama and I have to say that I hit me hard! I know I shouldn't sweat it, since I haven't even spoken to USCIS (I got the letter an hour ago and USCIS is closed right now) but I just don't know what they could possibly want! I sent our mortgage agreement, taxes for the past 3 years, medical insurance, house insurance, cars' insurance, bank statements etc... All joint. Aren't these the most important documents they are looking for? And that's not "sufficient enough"? What is then? That's ridiculous. We've been happily married for 3 years... What a beautiful gift for our 3rd wedding anniversary (on Monday). What do you think I should send? Pictures? All this stuff all over again? I just don't get it.... Can somebody please help?

No need. Can imagine an immigration officer's smile when he sees a notarized cover letter.

NO

A Cover letter is just an inventory of petition contents, and what the petition is for.

Some people on this forum blacked account numbers and were approved. CIS has all your info. My opinion that problem is with garbage disposal. Identity theft happens at this point more often-criminals hunt for gov docs with personal info. I would blackened at least last few digits.

hi all. we're about to get started on putting together our packet and i just have a few questions.

1. is it ok to block out the contents of our mails (such as checking/savings account number, amount of money in account) and just leave the name and address showing?

2. can we use staples/pins?

Just curious-where your friends "born and raised" in US and with parents born and raised in US?

I guess for people in touch with other cultures it is not a problem. My girlfriend signed one offidavit without even meeting the wife of a guy-she just felt so soory for "his need to get a 3d affidavit".

But I read on this forum that some parents-in-law refused to prepare it since they did not want to deal with CIS. Other friend of mine told me that the neighbour asked to pay for a lawyer consultation before he would prepare affidavit.

So, I would take your friends to a restaurant

Gee, did we waste our time and the time of our friends? They were more than willing to write the affidavits and have then notarized. I sent them this as a guide.

'An outline of what the USCIS wants is as follows taken from their I-751 application form.

"Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by at least two people who have known both of you since your conditional residence was granted and have personal knowledge of your marriage and relationship. (Such persons may be required to testify before an immigration officer as to the information contained in the affidavit.)

The original affidavit must be submitted and also contain the following:

Information regarding the person making the affidavit:

His or her full name and address;

Date and place of birth;

Relationship to you or your spouse, if any;

Full information and complete details explaining how the

person acquired his or her knowledge.

Affidavits must be

supported by other types of evidence listed above."

Here is a sample letter I found on the web:

*Full Name*

*Address*

*Phone Number*

8-31-03

To whom it may concern:

My date of birth is xx-xx-xx, and I was born in town, state. I have known Jennie xxxxx since March 2001. I first met her at a family dinner at a local restaurant. I attended her wedding to Benjamin xxxxx in August 2001. I see Jennie regularly at family events and holidays. I have spent the past three 4th of July celebrations with Jennie and Benjamin watching fireworks. I have helped them move into their first apartment in 2001 and recently into their new home in June 2003. They have worked hard together to make this home their home. They are happily married and looking forward to their years ahead.

Sincerely,

*Signature*"

We or our friends never heard anything from the USCIS, just after waiting some 14 months, the green cards came in the mail, they asked for two, we sent in four, and if that made any difference, really don't know, could have sent in a hundred.

My wife, the alien from outer space as I call her, LOL, doesn't come to these boards, but is meeting one person after the other from her home country she likes to chat with. All had some negative experiences, either lost their application or were called in due to lack of evidence, we didn't experience any of that.

If I learn anything interesting from this board, and that I have, share that with my wife, in like manner, she shared the experience of her friends, in the preparation of our I-751, we tried to avoid all that. We did.

Your NOA is mid Sep. Looks like you might be done with it in a month or so. Good luck!!! Keep us posted.

i think they speeded it up. Now, i would say 10-11 months.

I hope that VSC will speed up. They have done direct filers till Sep07. Looks like they do TSC transfers from end May/June. I would expect it to be 11-12 months.

Well, that's their official word on the USCIS web site. And we know the official word is optimistic.

The Green Card extension is good for 12 months. Since we know that will be exceeded now in almost all cases, what do we have to do to protect our immigration status? And our right of travel out of the country status?

I presume the immigration status doesn't change after the 12 months is up, unless of course you have to "prove" you are here legally. But you certainly can't leave the country and expect to come back in on an expired extension NOA.

So what do we all do? We have to get an InfoPass appointment for a passport stamp? If so, how long do you think that stamp will be valid? Will there be problems getting an InfoPass appointment if we ALL have to go?

kenk3z

Then i should be JUST around the corner then. My local congreeman called today. He'd called the Vermont Service Centre and enquired about my case and they told him within the next few weeks but couldn't give an exact date because they are always failing to meet their dates.

You should get NOA1 very soon-notice of action 1-which will extend your permanent resident status for 1 year. (some people dont get it thou). NOA2 is biometrics apoitment notice. It will tall you the date of fingerprints and picture to be taken. NOA2 should arrive in a week or so.

I send the I-751 last week the check was cleared today, my questions is if that means I am approved to go to do the biometrics or even if I am not approved they take the money!!! Thanks

By the way, I read somewhere that CIS is red fragging cases when it is not a first marriage of the USC to a foreigner. I have assumed that It does not related to divorces done between USC and USC. CIS cannot easily find out about all previous divorces (they need to investigate USC-I just dont see a reason). But marriages to aliens are in CIS database-so, they dont have to research/investigate. For me it is less headache to provide all details. But I guess some people have issues with it (like my ex thought that if he would tell that he has been divorced so many times, i would not take him seriously).

Did you read the bottom of the G-325A form?

PENALTIES: SEVERE PENALTIES ARE PROVIDED BY LAW FOR KNOWINGLY AND WILLFULLY FALSIFYING OR CONCEALING A MATERIAL FACT.

The USCIS is very critical on the number of marriages to make sure a US citizen is not using marriage as a means to bring aliens into this country. If there is a trend where the divorces are between the US citizen and alien spoused, the USCIS may have questions on this point.

Both my wife and I were only divorced once, and like others on this board, we have been dealing with the USCIS for over five years now. We are on our final leg for citizenship and completed the I-751 conditional residence, but that divorce issue keeps on coming up. We are both trying to forget those years. but the USCIS won't let us.

Yep, you always use a separate sheet of paper if there is an insufficient number of blanks.

They have stamped you for the whole year. woh I had it for 6 month only. Some people here on this forum even for less. I think you will be approved before your stamp will expire

I also asked about timing and was told that " now it take a while to process" and a general speech that I might get an interview or get adjudicated at VSC.

Hi everyone!

Today I went to the Seattle field office for my scheduled Infopass. I had no trouble at all getting my passport stamped; the stamp is good until June 2009 (a year from today, and 6 months after my NOA expires). Also, for what it's worth, the officer checked the status of my case, confirmed that it is still pending, and told me, "for these cases (removal of conditions), it takes about a year." I am a NSC -> CSC transferee.

Wishing everyone speedy processing!

--Ileana

I have selected "you are a permanent resident and have not received your card" option. But I doubt that it matters-you go to talk to info officer and looks like the next available officer take the next one in line no matter what option you have choosen. At least here in Pittsburgh.

A friend of mine submitted their paperwork 3 months back. She got her biometrics appointment and took care of that, but she did not receive her NOA with the one year extention. She needs to take the trip out the country and can't do that until she gets that NOA. I suggested she get an INFOPASS appointment, but you have to select a reason for going online and she can't seem to find an option. Has anyone have to schedule an INFOPASS before? What reason should she select?

I thought that I have seen some ugly and uglier...But to "make" a child to increase chances for GC, is what my brain would never grasp. Are they so desperate...Because (apart from GC issue) it is a long commitment (18 years by law, right; lifetime otherwise). I am very liberal, but not for this.

I am impresed. So, now in modern times-"having a sex once and making a child" is easier than live day-by-day and co-minggle finances? If there is not relationship, than having a sex a big problem for a lot of people. I guess, I would have to be knoked senseless with vodka to do it. And decision to keep pregnancy just for GC sake-Gosh, I would say that is a commitment. It is crazy. Normal, reasonable person will find other ways to prove bona fide than making a child in a marriage which is for GC only.

Don't be so surprised - I have met quite a few women from various countries that got pregnant early in their marriages so that they could prove valid marriage and ensure their chances of remaining in the US. One of my closest friend's foreign wife on their wedding day, was told by her sister to get pregnant quick so that she could stay in the US even if the marriage didn't work out. I sat there with my jaw on the floor when she said that. I thought to myself..."did I just witness marriage fraud?" Three years later and they haven't had any kids yet, but it was the principle of someone implying that you should do this so you could stay. Things that make you go hmmm.

I must say though, this flies in the face of everyone stating that you won't get an RFE for failing to prove a valid marriage if you submit a birth certificate.

Just dont forget to include a page with all addresses you lived. Do you have bank statement from that period? Do you have other check signed by spouse?

Ok so I have no clue where those two years went but its time to start getting my package together for removal of conditions.

In regards to the affidavit from friends, can I just type up a letter and give them the same letter to sign and notarize or should it they be written by them?

Also, we were going to send a check with both our names and same address on it for proof, but the check is at our old address. Does it matter that it's an old address as long as it has both our names and same address on it?

Thanks, I'm sure I'll be around to ask more

We have not submitted on advice of our lawyer since we had 50 pages of other docs. I am actually a person who does not think (never did actually before----till found this forum) and follow advice of professionals aka lawyers. (even if I am a smart person and my lawyer is stupid , he still would know more than I )

But I think that it is not important from whom it is (I read that some people get it from parents-in-law, friends, etc). I think the text is more important-like the person seen you too at home, went out together, etc. So, like some small details which would give to the immigration officer picture of you too as a couple. Plus, I would say that it might have some weight if it is from USC (but might be wrong here-so, correct me)

When choosing people to write your letters of support for the removal of conditions, who did you choose? Mostly friends and neighbors? Have people used their parents or siblings (or other family members)?

There seems to be a lot of discussion on even sending the affdavit of support in the first place. So for those that did send one (or 2 or 3...) I was interested in seeing exactly who people asked.

Just want to add that she can walk in only on Wen. I think she will be fine. They have a grace period of 90 days.

You can go tomorrow and see if they will let her in. If not, call the 1-800 line and ask for it to be re-scheduled. Explain you were unavoidably detained and weren't able to make the appointment. They should be able to give her another one - or she may be able to do it as a walk in. Good luck.

I have not meant it as an advice. Of course, you should put all known info into application as demanded. It is always better to do everything as they ask (that what I do always). But I know that there many times when USC lies on application about these things. If it becames known to CIS, the interview is imminent. But what I tryed to say, is that it does not held against an alien. Friend of mine had conviction (USC)-officer asked in separate room 1. if wife knows 2. he has to interview separtely since he is not sure that wife knows and it is family matter 3.and how all that happened.

PS: not related to immigration-but I been married before (for 10 years) and thought that I am wife #2. That I am wife #3 I have learnt when we got marriage licence. And that in reality I am wife #4-about 3 years later. I knew about these women before marriage but he failed to tell that he actually married them (not just lived together). He was embarassed to tell-that is it. And if you think it is something extra ordinary-think twice. Heard about the same stories.

....."the only matter most is " you are aware of all divorces and beyond stories " of your husband"....

It does not matter at all. Very common that spouses dont tell about all previous divorces (you understand-I am talking about people who got married 3 or 4 or more times). The other very common is that spouses dont tell about previous convictions-some people learn iabout t at immigration interview (first stages ,when check on USC is done too). The other very common "forgot to mention/we never talked about it" is that spouses dont tell about any STD they had in the past. It does not taken against the other spouse. More to it, in some CIS mannual it is recommended for the officer to conduct interview separately if any negative info emerge (so, the other spouse does not learn from CIS officer about conviction or else). About divorce decree, I am sure that the last one would be enough. (in some countries there is no decree per se; from other countries it is impossible to obtain, etc; explanations would be enough; it state let you get married -means that they accepted proof of the previous divorces).

Hi, we are i the same boat. Though my husband only declared 2 divorces .... he started it from the latest one, since the slot on the forms are 2 only. But make sure you put proof of 2 only divorces that you declare in the forms , so it won;t complicate things on your interview. Bring it and set aside in your bag, just in case of emergency, they won;t know it unless your husband declare the 3 divorces, in any cases ( though i doubt it) you could just reason out you just declare 2 from the latest because how the forms been asked to put into.

Anyway, my husband done it declare from the latest and acquire 2 divorces declaration only, and we passed it in high flying colors ... the only matter most is " you are aware of all divorces and beyond stories " of your husband.

Goodluck!

rebelheart

Hi guys, I need some opinion about this. My fiance divorced 3x, but in the G-325a only given 2 slots there for the previous marriages. Well this cause a trouble in my interview like asking how many times ur fiance got divorce? Should I say thrice or twice since only 2 declared in the petition.?

Thank you!!! Good luck to everybody!!!

I dont remember who told me about 18 month- lawyer or immigration officer. I think it was at the interview because I asked why I had to do biometrics twice.

FBI might have a bigger database. They prob keep all crime related prints. But I doubt that this is a case with CIS. So, that is how people had a few A#. I have heard about it. Just never made connection.

But I doubt it will work in future. Soon, even our passports will have our prints.

I think it is related to file maintanance (they dont have a storage capacity or else; so, fingerprints get delited in 18 months). I think a 3 months prior to this, you should get a second bio. Plus, I think they dont link same persons bio to different applications. So, for N-400 a new set of fingerprnts to make.

So how do you explain those that posted here with two or more A-Files, somehow over the years they were issued an alien number, and picked up a second one keeping them from further processing until their files were compiled with the older file being 5-7 years old. This kind of says that our records are not destroyed and we have sent three sets of those same old proofs already.

The 80 bucks is nothing compared to the expense and inconvenience of driving down there, but that is our fault for not buying a home across the street from a field office. In a laughing and joking manner, asks the officer what did they do with the first two sets of finger prints, his response was, I don't know, I just work here.

Only thing we know for sure, if you do not keep your biometrics appointment, your application will be denied, you will lose your fee and the time you waited, and will have to reapply again. In that Discovery Channel FBI Files program, they claim they caught criminals with fingerprints taken some 60 years ago that they still had on file.

Don't try to make sense of it, just do it.

I am impresed. So, now in modern times-"having a sex once and making a child" is easier than live day-by-day and co-minggle finances? If there is not relationship, than having a sex a big problem for a lot of people. I guess, I would have to be knoked senseless with vodka to do it. And decision to keep pregnancy just for GC sake-Gosh, I would say that is a commitment. It is crazy. Normal, reasonable person will find other ways to prove bona fide than making a child in a marriage which is for GC only.

1. I think that comments issuing blame to the poster are unnecessary. I am sure he is aware that he should have filed on time - he's not looking for judgement or reprimands, just help.

2. Having a child does NOT prove a valid relationship. Anyone can have a child (Just look at the 17 girls in MASS who all got pregnant by whomever would do it - one by a homeless man).

1. You cannot be too sure "he is aware that he should have filed on time" when he didn't. Helping people to see what they have done wrong is certainly NOT equivalent to passing "judgment or reprimands". Don't confuse the two. And most people have offered very useful help, sympathy, tips and advice...they don't deserve your blame for doing so.

2. Having a child together is perhaps the STRONGEST evidence of a valid relationship. If anything, it proves that the marriage was consummated. And if a marriage contract that was entered into legally AND consummated does "NOT prove a valid relationship", then I don't know how it's possible to prove a "valid relationship". And with (a) child(ren) involved in a perfectly legal marriage, it'd be very hard for any immigration officer to demonstrate before a judge that a relationship does NOT exist.

And I don't think the MASS girls is an appropriate analogy because first of all, we are talking about teenagers here. Good judgment and a sound understanding of actions and consequences is not definitely not their strong point. Secondly, these kids appear to be seeking attention, not immigraiton benefits. And thirdly, as far as I know, NONE of them was married, was there?

Well we'll have to agree to disagree. The new guy who needed help has been chastized and has now not come back for the help he really needed. Diaddy has asked a great quesion, but he's probably too scared to come back to ask for help. There is also a difference in letting him know it was his fault and what some people have done here - but again - we can agree to disagree.

But they are seeking something - and you cannot TELL me that some immigrants who get pregnant aren't seeking benefits. You are VERY naive if you think that.

In terms of validity of a relationship - look at it from a USCIS standpoint - having sex once, easy...comingling finances, living together, making it day-to-day, harder. Just think about it from a different standpoint. It's easy to meet once a month to have sex to try to get pregnant - whether you're in a relationship or not - no relationship necessary.

I know this point has been argued 100 times, so I'll leave it alone now! I hope the the OP will come back to get the help he needed.

I think that marriage certificate is a must. My lawer asked for it. Otherwise, CIS would have to fish it in old AOS file.

Looks very good. I would not put junk mail. Having child, bank and mortgage is enough for anybody to see what is going on. You need cover letter. If you moved, a separate paper with all addresses.

Hi

We have less than a week remaining to expiration;

We are mailing 1-751 appl today. This is what we are enclosing:

Check for $545

marriage certificate,

PR card copy, ID and DL for wife

birth certificate for US born child

Joint mortgage statements

Escrow copies

Joint checking accounts since 2006

joint savings account as above.

joint CDs

Joint savings accounts for our child run by both of us

Beneficiary statement for my pension, and life and accident insurances

3 years of US tax returns ( real IRS transcripts) 2005,2006,2007.

copy of joint stimulus checks IRS and other IRS letters

Joint health insurance all of us with kid

3 affidavids from neighbors and friends

2 letters from our church pastor and a member.

Bills statements: are my name but on the same adress as my wife.

10 photos: 2 wedding photos, 1 reception,birthday parties,family and friends together

5 junk mails to both of us

What I don't know is I have to send my DL ID too?

Are we in the right direction

What's missing

I checked with CS about the # 5 on 1-751 form and was told that: mention all kids born in the marriage you are asking to remove condition and put US citizen born. I called another day, and was told only those who need to remove condition. Wow!

Do we need to include a copy of marriage certificate? is it a must? As far as i remember i haven't read about it anywhere,

Sounds like you can re-file I-751 without lawyer. Just dont forget to include a letter to withdrow old I-751 as Diadromos Murmaid stated. I believe that lawyers are always include this kind of petiotions since you cannot have to applications in process. All the best to you! People having trouble with no-waiver I-751 sometimes. One of the lawyers told you a horror story about waiver. But my girlfriend got 10gc without any problem (as far as i remember, she has been married for about a year). But it did took her longer; about 2 years I think.

You don't need a lawyer - just follow diadromous mermaid's advice. She knows more than most immigration lawyers. Good Luck

Thanks so much for the advices. Muchas gracias a todos!

Well, I did go to two lawyers though...the first one practically told me that I should stay marry because...and told me horrible stories about that took three years and that even the two spouses were already re married one got in front of a judge, I was freaking out...the other one was the one who told me I had pretty good case and I probably will be divorce before my 10yr card will be approved since everything is taking too long. After that I started searching and found out waiver cases. That he will charge me $1K for everything including the interview if is needed. I just don't have more money like that, it will take me another two-three months for it, since I spent that money in my divorce lawyer and other things that my ex did so I can protect my financial credit. Plus I am starting my life from zero, he get the house and everything on it except my clothes (I don't think they will fit him anyway...hahaha). I had to start buying everything...I even don't have a tv, chair or a sofa...which I don't care, I have my freedom. I asked the lawyer what would be different and he told me that he will file again and put a good explanation/cover letter and attached my evidence/paperwork. Well I guess I can do that for myself. If things get difficult then I guess I will hire a lawyer and go from there.

Thanks!

Woh, I doubt that I would be able to make such decision-takes a lot of guts to move ahead so radically. I wish you the best luck and be happy!

Im back, sorry i was quiet the whole time but the reason is i finally decided to do things my own way. Im back here in my own country. My family send me money to buy the ticket so i could flew back home and they are helping me overcome all the pain i suffered from my abusive husband. Right now im still healing but gratfeful for my family to help me start my whole life back to number one. The reason it took so long before i finally believe my husband does abuse me is that he never really hurt me physically except for that one time he pulled my hair. I was thinking before that him calling me names, screaming at me...etc...is not at all an abuse. But i was wrong, it was after all verbal abuse. You cannot tell a wife who loves her husband to call the cops right away even if the husband is actually abusing her. If you trully love your husband, you cannot leave him just right away. some even took many many years before they finally decide to leave and call the cops. In my case i did love him so much, and i was thinking he was just on stress because of all the fees and stress on my immigration process. and i was thinking that when i finally got my greencard and immigration process is over then it iwll be less stress and everything will be good already and that he will change. But thats not the case, because even after the whole immigration process, he is still treating me bad. And yes, i decide to forget about my greencard and just leave and go back to my own country. Maybe this is my fate, and im not meant to be in the USA after all. I go back home with nothing, not a single dollar...basically right now i am just depending on my relatives and parents who are helping me cope up with life. So to those people who was thinking about a scam just because i never call the cops right away, you are all wrong. and if i hear the same thing happen where the wife took so long to file a complaint against their abusive husband, i wouldnt doubt them because i know if you love a person you are willing to suffer as long as you can. So right now, im healing and hopefully will be over this pain soon. i dont think i will be able to keep checking on replies here since i dont have a computer here. So goodluck to everyone and have a nice life.

Camila,

You are smart and care. Follow your heart. All the best.

Thank you all... I can assure you I am taking all your opinions into consideration

I guess he will be needed at interview. I would talk to a lawyer. First consultations are free usually.

Hi VJers,

A K1 visa friend of mine just got married to her fiance there in the states and about to apply AOS. But her now husband, is undergoing a criminal trial for sexual abuse to his daughter. My friend knows about it prior to marriage and she said she knows her husband is not guilty and the ex-wife just wants revenge and that she knows how much his husband loves his daughter and would never do what he is accused of.

Questions are..

1)What if the husband still goes to jail? What happens to her if he gets into jail prior to an AOS interview?

2) WOuld this affect her application even if she says shes staying with him no matter what? (She said she still wants to be with her husband whether guilty or not)

I already told her about getting immigration lawyer but they cant afford one just yet. So we are hoping that we can get some asnwers here.

Thanks!

My girlfriend had consulted a few attorneys and tried to enforce I-864. Nobody wanted to touch a divorce through this end. She pretty much was told that in practice it is impossible to make sponsor/co-sponsor to pay directly to her.

Of course, if she would hire an expensive lawyer and pay by hour, they might find some ways but, of course, without garantee.

Hi ,

My late husband told my co-sponsor that would not cost her a dime for me to be here and I was respecting this deal since his death on Dec. 5th, 2006.

Now she is cheating on me, not only giving few money from my inheritance because I could not pay an attorney but also asking me to reimburse the 500 bucks her late husband gave to me as well as reimbursing her what it cost for her to send my late husband's books to him - about 300 bucks. And of course she asked me to reimburse the 500 bucks she GAVE to me.

From that point, the deal that was made between her and my late husband is broken (I loved him so much so I respected his words - because she thinks I am a fool) and for telling the truth, since I can not work nor drive my car I better find the way to make my co-sponsor to fill her responsibilities.

My question is: do I need an attorney? If I need, then I can not. Otherwise, please tell me how I could make her fulfill her own responsibilities towards me.

Thank you

The co-sponsor has no responsibilities towards you. The co-sponsor has responsibilities towards the US government....if you receive benefits from the govt (if the governement has to support you) then technically the US government can sue the co-sponsor to recover the money they lost supporting you.

But to you...NO, he/she has no responsibility.

I would suggest you find a job...and begin to support yourself if you choose to stay here. Once you've established yourself somewhat, you can hire an attorney to look into the situation of you not receiving any inheritance that is owed to you.

- P

I am curious about the obligation because I have read on here several times that it is only to the government, but the I-864 verbage doesn't support that statement. The co-sponsor would seem to have an obligation to the applicant based on the contract. The contract states:

"What Does Signing the Form I-864 Require Me to do?

If an intending immigrant becomes a permanent resident in the United States based on a Form I-864 that you have signed,then, until your obligations under the Form I-864 terminate, you must:

--

Provide the intending immigrant any support necessary to maintain him or her at an income that is at least 125 percentof the Federal Poverty Guidelines for his or her household size (100 percent if you are the petitioning sponsor and areon active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and the person is your husband, wife, unmarried child under 21 years old.)

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Notify USCIS of any change in your address, within 30 days of the change, by filing Form I-865.

What Other Consequences Are There?

If an intending immigrant becomes a permanent resident in the United States based on a Form I-864 that you have signed,then until your obligations under the Form I-864 terminate, your income and assets may be considered ("deemed") to beavailable to that person, in determining whether he or she is eligible for certain Federal means-tested public benefits andalso for State or local means-tested public benefits, if the State or local government's rules provide for consideration("deeming”) of your income and assets as available to the person.

This provision does not apply to public benefits specified in section 403© of the Welfare Reform Act such as, but notlimited to, emergency Medicaid, short-term, non-cash emergency relief; services provided under the National SchoolLunch and Child Nutrition Acts; immunizations and testing and treatment for communicable diseases; and means-testedprograms under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.

What If I Do Not Fulfill My Obligations?

If you do not provide sufficient support to the person who becomes a permanent resident based on the Form I-864 that you signed, that person may sue you for this support.

If a Federal, State or local agency, or a private agency provides any covered means-tested public benefit to the person whobecomes a permanent resident based on the Form I-864 that you signed, the agency may ask you to reimburse them for theamount of the benefits they provided. If you do not make the reimbursement, the agency may sue you for the amount thatthe agency believes you owe.

If you are sued, and the court enters a judgment against you, the person or agency that sued you may use any legallypermitted procedures for enforcing or collecting the judgment. You may also be required to pay the costs of collection,including attorney fees."

I have also seen stories on the internet where courts awarded alimony at the poverty guidelines in cases where it would otherwise be unwarranted or substantially less. I am not a proponent of legal action, but I think she should definitely consult an attorney.

Everything goes to judge (uncontested- to his assistant to sign off and check that all papers in order, I think). If he makes a lot, you can get some alimony for some time. If he is just on average salary and your are healthy/educated/able to work-you might get jsut pennies. Since he is a spender, make separation (in some states it has to be official/registered; in other-the day you move out with intent to separate and he knew about the intent). He can spend as much as he can, but if it is after you got separated-it is all his debt.

My question is does being abuse make a different in alimony? I read that it can affect the length and amount, but does it mean we will definitely have to take it in front of a judge?

The abuse waiver has been approved and now I am really worry that he will get us/me into financial debt. My USC is a big spender and if he is upset or angry, he go shop and we are talking about big ticket item. Women would just go buy new clothes or shoes, but men go buy a new car even though they are already in debt. I also want to be done with the marriage asap, so that I can move on with my life.

Hi! I have recently escaped my abusive USC and I live in fear everyday, afraid that he would find me. I want to file for legal separation/divorce, but not sure if I should go to an attorney or just file it myself. I am afraid the costs of attorney and that they will make things more complicated, but my divorce case can be rather complicated like most other immigrants here. First my husband is abusive and that I am afraid of his reaction. Second I am not sure meditation is the way to go since he is abusive. How would being abused make a different in divorce. I spoke with several divorce lawyers and they all told me differently. One said it doesn't make a different because I am in a no-fault state. Another said my husband will not be able to ask me for alimony. And I read in a book that the court will grant the divorce right away rather than having the separation period. I also thought about nullity of marriage, but not sure if it would affect my elegibility to file become a USC in the future.

Does anyone here have similar experience? I think being that I am an abused immigrant, it makes the divorce a little different, but would it be so complicated that required an attorney since my husband and I don't have much to divide.

Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

You filed the I-751 jointly in July of last year?

Your immigration status has little bearing on the divorce, if you have removed conditions from your residency. If you are abused, and I have no doubt you are, then proceed with the divorce pronto. You can do nothing more to ensure your future safety that putting distance between you and your spouse. Once the divorce is done, his ability to control you on an emotional level is diminished, and his spending sprees will have no impact on your financial health.

Biometrics are good only for 18months. I think it is related to file maintanance (they dont have a storage capacity or else; so, fingerprints get delited in 18 months). I think a 3 months prior to this, you should get a second bio. Plus, I think they dont link same persons bio to different applications. So, for N-400 a new set of fingerprnts to make.

All in all, how many times does the USCIS need our fingerprint?

If we get approved, or if our I-751 is still pending 90 days before our 3rd year of becoming a LPR, we can apply for citizenship - and they need our fingerprints updated AGAIN? For some of us, that's just months apart! Why???