Lars-N-Yenia
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Hey
it has been about 10 days since im in USA and i already have list of things i dun like...although i guess over the time i would start liking them or i dun know maybe it won`t matter anymore...
so everyone else who is new or old to America can share what they dislike here so far!
Here is my list
1) I hate Wireless providers i mean buying a Blackberry is such a hassel as you gotta subscribe to a $30 monthly data plan + 2 yr contract and still pay some $$ for phone itself... where i come from.. you just buy phone at a price , and yeah data plans are so cheaper than here in usa.
welcome to verizon...
2) Getting a Dish on tv .. again they rip you off with some promotinal plans and long term contracts...\\
i go with cablevision...not too bad...
3) Computers at banks are so slow... and so are people working there
ahhh...welcome to my hell !!!!
4) Social security offices need bigger buildings
and smarter people working for them !!!
5) Yes ! Even if i have been driving for more than 10 years in my home country ... still here im considered a new inexperienced driver in USA and asked to pay big sum for my insurance...
thats for YOUR safety...
6) Could not find a Good Bread
i found that after i turned 40, there isn't ANY good bread...
7) No matter what deal you make in end the service and bill you get would always be a little different.
welcome to VERIZON....
8) and I hate that there is something called Pay per view.... i wish it was like back home... you get a channel subscribed for a sum for a year.. then wotever rights to broadcast that channel had... you could watch without paying anyting extra!@
i'm stealing my neighbors cable so i can't comment on this....J/K....lol
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i cant remember exactally how many days but it was quick...7-10 days
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i learned something when i hit my 40's...ALL bread suks...
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this may be a stupid question, but i will ask it anyhows...my wife and stepson are both here on cr visas...we just moved and i have completed the on-line ar-11 for the both of them...i remember reading on here that i (usc) need to notify uscis of my address change as well and when following directions from the uscis web site i was directed to form I-865 which needs to be printed out and mailed...is this really neccessary? my printer is out of ink and as much as i miss printing stuff out and mailing to uscic, if i could do without this it'd be great.....thanx in advance
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such sweet words to hear...congrats !!!!
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ummmm...who would REALLY get grilled like that at an AOS....i would think the BENEFICIARY would be the ONE...and what PETITIONER would sign anything(written or said) without reading it it???...think about it...soooo eager to respond and has only been a member for not tooo long.....im getting a bad "wiff"
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:thumbs: Well I thought vermont was the slower of the centers but thank God I was approved for removal of conditions in 4 months.. NICE!!!
I appreciate everybodys help that gave some great advice on filing, I DID NOT use a lawyer for this process in which could save everybody
alot of $$$$$$$$.
Anyway thanks everybody and good luck to those who are still on the waiting process.
timeline
conditional card expired AUG 22/ 2009
mailed the week of aug 16 /2009, application received and signed on AUG 20/ 2009
BIOMETRICS done on SEPT 29/ 2009
Letter of approval received on DEC 17/ 2009
date of decision DEC 10/ 2009
NOW onto citizenship!!
thanks again and feel free to ask any questions on what we send with our application, basically cover enough evidence and theres nothing more they can ask....
uhhhhh...yeah....cool...and thanks for NOT filling in your timeline....maybe you want to GIVE as well as you TAKE...???!!!!
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I wonder if the person who worked on my case got upset with me since I sent in at least 3lbs of documents? I know that it's way, way, way too much but from the looks of it, it didn't hurt my application at all.
True, but it didn't help either.
People need to understand that the ROC is not equal to an application to become a permanent resident. They have been approved 2 years earlier and are LPRs already; the ROC is just a check to filter out the fraudsters, many of which would not have been able keeping up the charade of a fake marriage for 2 years.
A married couple that is still living together, filing jointly, is automatically approved. All they like to see is SOME documentation showing intermingling of life and finances.
The size of the package means nothing, it just slows things down and makes the IO want to close the file and pick a smaller one so that she can go home.
I disagree... especially when I know that most of the things that I sent were strong proofs that we are intermingling. I am a believer of "the more, the better" and so far it has been working for me from the time we did K1 till ROC.
Every step of this entire thing I have freaked out and went overboard and sent in too much stuff and never had an RFE or any delays. Our whole process has been smooth and quick and I think it's because I am so organized.
stop worrying...this whole process can be a total circle jerk if you let it get to you...relax...you're fine...
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congrats
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I think the rule of thumb is to include the current and past 2 years to be safe...(3 years total)...best of wishes
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Must be a misunderstanding. The U.S. govt is not allowed by law to inquire about one's religious beliefs.
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too late we have already paid them, but it only cost $1200.
WOW...filing this type of paperwork is NOT rocket science...i am now convinced that starting an "application support service" can be both, helpful and profitable $$$$$.....
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@ DNA exam.I had to provide copies of both marriage and divorce certificates from my nasty union to the Accidental Husband. Standard procedure
I am SO commandeering the phrase "Accidental Husband"!!
you are SO bad....LOL....
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If you are able to pay the IV bill online, then by all means, PAY IT...lol...you don't have to wait to get the e-mail request for the IV bill...good luck!!
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this may sound stupid, but on ours we entered 0 on every line for the assets section, if you left them blank, maybe that is the problem...???? just a guess
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Hi Im a USC and I am living here in Egypt with my husband and we have a appointment coming up for the petition interview and the woman I talked to on the phone at the US embassy said to bring proof of our relationship, she said examples of this could be emails from my husband and I when I lived back in the US. I have like over 100 emails from the both of us. I wouldnt think they would want me to bring all of these emails to the petition interview I was thinking maybe a couple emails for each month that we talked or should I bring all these emails with us like I said I have probably over 100 or so emails. Just wondering if anyone knew how many emails I should bring with me to the petition interview for proof of relationship. Thank you
Depends on what other evidence you have like;Phone records, chat records, sreen shots, PICTURES. joint account, life insurane and number of times you have been there and stayed with hi.
I have phone records and also plane tickets from when I came here the first time in Nov. and then back again in March. I have pictures of us together and also with his family. The emails are not a big deal I have all of them printed I just want to know if I should take all of them or just a couple from each month that we talked. Thanks
why not bring them all?...it's always better to come OVER prepared than UNDER prepared...ahhhh...what's another 5 lbs...I attended my wife's interview on a cr1 and we brought aLOT of pics, emails, phone cards, etc....all they wanted to see was 5 pics....5 pics...out of the 300 i had printed....uhhhhh...but, we were interviewing for a cr visa...GOOD LUCK
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How exciting/scary! An adventure! I've been flying since I was young, but I still really like the whole process of the thing.
Let me start out by pointing out that many many people who are at the airport with you have never been to that airport before either. There will be many many signs because they know a lot of people have never been there before and need directions.
So, some step by step directions:
First: Packing.
There are only a couple of things which you MUST have to travel: Passport, K1 DO NOT OPEN Packet.
Technically, everything else is just extra. I also recommend that along side those two things you have a printed itinerary with all of your reservation codes, flight numbers, air lines and times.
Most of your things should go into your "checked" baggage. When you get to the airport, you'll give those bags to the airline agent (when you go up to the counter) and they'll take care of putting them on the plane - and such. For your first trip, you want to make things as easy as you can, so I would recommend that you take nothing larger than a back pack and purse for your carry on - you don't want to be dealing with wheeling things around, or anything which you need to hold in your hand. In your carry on bags, you'll want to put anything valuable that you are carrying (cell phone, laptop, jewelery etc), as well as a change or two of clothes (incase your checked is delayed) any medications you need to take and whatever entertainment you are bringing along. Be sure to read about restrictions on liquid - if you're bringing makeup or anything (I wouldn't recommend it - put it in your checked).
Second: Getting started!
For your first flight, make sure that you get to the airport early - For international travel, 2 hours or so is best. You want to make sure you plan for getting stuck in traffic, or long lines at the counter (say if the computers go down). When you walk into the departures area, you'll look for your airline and get in line to check in. You *can* do online check in, but if you wait and do it at the counter, at least you'd have an opportunity with some face time with an airline rep who you can ask some questions to.
Third: Security
Once you have dropped off your luggage and gotten your boarding pass (she'll also have given you your gate number) you'll go through security. You may want to ask to be pointed in the right direction in case your airport is large and there's more than one security station. I usually keep my passport and boarding pass out of my bag in my hand (and since you don't have anything else to carry if you followed suggestion 1, this shouldn't be an issue) until I get through security. Follow all the directions, and put all of your metal things in your bag to go through the scanner. It's easiest to just follow the directions and get through no hassle.
Fourth: Finding your gate....and waiting.
Now you're through security, you can put your boarding pass and passport away. Some airports are different - some have a departure lounge where you have to wait until your gate "opens" other airports you can go to your gate and there will be chairs there where you can sit. Find your gate (or the way to your gate) using the monitors and information boards which should be quite plentiful - verify your flight number, and gate number and see if it is on time, delayed or canceled. Once you've done all that, it's time to relax! Since you've gotten there early, there will likely be quite a lot of time before you need to get on the plane. I suggest walking around, as you'll soon be doing a lot of sitting! Since you'll be going international, there will probably be a lot of shops that you could go to. I waste a lot of time window shopping.
Oh...and make sure to use the ladies' room - it's sooo inconvenient to do so on the plane, so minimize that!Fifth: Getting on the plane! YAY!
When the time comes, (you should be given a boarding time) make your way to your gate. You'll want to get your boarding pass (and sometimes your passport too) out of your bag again. Take note of your seat number. (It's usually two numbers and a letter). They usually board the plane according to what row (the number part) of the plane you are in. When the call your row, you get in line. you'll show your boarding pass, and get some of it back. You'll walk down the jetway (it's a long, movable hall way from the building to the plane) and then onto the plane itself! Find your seat, and put your passport and boarding pass away again.
Sixth: Settling in and preparing for your flight.
I usually keep my things with me, rather than using the overhead bin - then if I decide I want anything, I can get to it easily. The area under the seat in front of you is yours to stuff things into. If you've stuck with a reasonably sized backpack and purse, it should all fit easily. While others are boarding, get situated. There's a bunch of things you can look at in the seat pocket in front of you - including the instructions for passengers - it goes over emergency things, as well as basics like how to put on your seat belt.
Seventh: The flight! Wee!!
In general, you'll just sit in your seat, with your seat belt on. For a long flight you'll probably need to get up once or twice to use the lavatory - take that opportunity to walk up and down the aisles a couple times. The flight attendants can help you with just about everything else. They bring you food and drinks and come back to take away the trash. Basic airplane ettiquette is to minimize how much you fidget around - so...don't be constantly putting your tray table up and down (the person in front of you can feel it) Don't be changing the angle of your seat back 5 billion times. It's not that I want you to be afraid to move - just be aware that literally every move you make affects at least 3 people - the person in front, behind and beside you. The best way to get through the flight is to try to sleep most of it away.
Eighth: Arrival! YAY!
When you land, you'll want to double check to make sure you have put all of your things back into your bag. Again, I would suggest having your papers out in your hand while you're sitting down and can do it calmly instead of trying to get things out while standing in line. Get out your passport and K1 DO NOT OPEN envelope, and keep them in your hand with your customs form and I94. Once you get off of the plane, basically follow the crowd. Read the POE reviews for a detail of what happens next - you'll get in a (probably long) line, and then go through immigration. Then you'll go and pick up your luggage, and pass customs. For me, customs has usually been a non-event. Turn over the customs form, and move on.
Ninth: Connections!
Gosh, I just flew through LAX in 2007, and I can't remember how it works -- I *think* you'll have go to outside and get on the interterminal bus - I don't think you can stay within security and change terminals at LAX I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong... It's also possible to walk, if you have time. Everything is by air line, so if you get on the bus and tell the driver which air line your connection is on, they will take you to the right spot. The process for the next flight will be a lot like the last one - you'll go to the counter for your air line, and again give the agent your checked bags (make sure they are tagged to go to CC), go through security, find your gate, wait, get on the plane. You'll be a pro at this by the time the trip is over!!
When you change flights for the second time, you will NOT need to deal with your checked luggage. It should be handled by the airline all the way to CC. When you get to Dallas, you just get off of the plane, then go and look for your next gate. Again, if it is the same air line, it is probably in the same terminal (though it could be some walk). Find your gate, and then stretch your legs (if you have time).
Tenth: Home coming!!
Once your last flight lands, again, follow the crowd out through security (signs will be leading you to baggage claim). Once you get past security, your Fiance should be waiting for you! YAY! TOGETHER AT LAST!!
Wow that was a lot....Well, I hope it helps.
And, I hope you have as much fun traveling as I do! The key is always to leave yourself a lot of time - figure out as many things early as you can, and bring a good book. ummmm....uhhh...WOW...awsome details
... this might help me on my future domestic flights... 
LOL...good reply!!!! -
how cooool....AWSOME....congrats...
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Today, I received a blue letter form INS and it is RFE.
It said that I have to send them the original marriage certificate for RFE which I have and I can reply straight away, but I was wondering if it is required to include the original marriage certificate in I-751 package?? I didn't include it in our I-751 package and the instruction does not say that you have to.
I am just curious. I hope this is not going to delay the process...
May 08: I-751 sent to VSC
May 12: received @ VSC
May 24: NOA 1
June 01: Biometrics appointment letter received
June 24: Biometrics
Sep 18: RFE letter received
Sep 19: Reply RFE to VSC
We haven't gotten that far YET, but I am eager to learn this , as we will be filing this upcoming Aug for my wife, followed by filing for my stepson June 2011...i kinda feel like a newbie all over again...
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I would send a certified copy of the marriage certificate. At least in my case my certified copy looks exactly the same as my original, with the same water stamps, logos and type of brown paper. I just paid $5 in the registration office to get it and they gave me the certificate immediately.
True for those who were married here in the "states"...for those of us married abroad, we might not have as easy of a time obtaining an original or certified copy....good luck to all....
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This weekend I had been looking at info for Naturalization of my husband next year after we finish the process of removing the conditions of his GC.
I had it programmed in my brain about the Texas lockbox where documents would be sent.
This morning in the shower I was thinking about how the I-751 package was delivered this week to Vermont and the tracking info.
All of a sudden I thought that I should have sent the package to Texas and why did I sent it to Vermont! Yelling at myself about what a big
idiot I was, they're going to deport my husband because his GC expires on 10/4 and I really screwed things up!
I had to jump out of the shower and double-check the I-751 instructions, thinking I'd hurry up and schedule an INFOPASS session.
Man, I haven't been this on edge since the last time we had to deal with immigration paperwork - more than 2 years ago for AOS!
I'm just a nut!
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I suppose he could have meant that it would take 3 months for petition approval.. I will have to ask him about his 3 month comment. 3 months, 5, months.. a year... whatever it takes..
This is a good outlook to start with...the forms aren't that complex to do on your own and if they are , there are always many people here to help you...save the $$$ ....good luck
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and yet one more thing to annoy me!!!!
thanks people
what a time to run out of ink...lol...good luck on the rest of your journey
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I did not send any photos to USCIS. I am also not sending any photos to NVC. The only stage where photos would be necessary are at interview. I agree....
Things You dun Like abt America, YET?
in Moving to the US and Your New Life In America
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i think i might have missed a post...or two here...uhhh...uhhh...ok...si man...????