Clarity

I still have time to file to remove my conditions from my green card but my husband and i have separated due to abuse in the marriage (from him). Going back is not an option for me and is not safe. What do I do?

For those of you in the Metro Atlanta area DO NOT make any appointments with Dr. Christie in Tucker, GA for your vaccination supplement. He will not sign the vaccine suppliment paperwork only. He tried to force me to take the full examination which costed $595 and after I showed him in black and white that USCIS advised a full medical was not required, he continually insisted stating it was within my "best interest!" Lucky for me I called USCIS to verify what was written in the instructions for the I-485 and the lady I spoke to confirmed that I was not requied to do a full medical as I already had one before I moved to the US. That medical is valid for one year. USCIS was able to provide me the number to another doctor in Atlanta who knew what I was talking about and only charded $89 to transcribe my vaccination info on the form. Concentra Urgent Care, Dr. Armenia, she's the best. Great staff who are very nice. I will DEFINITELY be lodging a complaint against Dr. Christie as he admitted he charges all his immigration patients the $595 to have a full medical which is not necessary! I can bet you that a majority of them do not have English as their first language. How disgusting of someone such as himself who calls himself a doctor!!!

We are in the same boat. My fiance has been calling the department of state and unable to get a person cuz they are so backlogged. They received my packet three Nov 16/09 and nothing since then.

I have phoned the State Dept and they told me everything is good on my end and that everything was recieved for my packet three and that all I'm waiting for is the packet 4. This Dec 29th it will be four months since they acknowledged recepit of the packet. I understand there is a backlog but does anyone have a rough idea when I can expect an interview. Anyone else in the same boat as me? Thanks everyone.

Thank you all for the info. We will keep you posted on our journey. Looks like we will be starting by mid February.

Thank you for the responses. Our wedding will be taking place in the US around the time stated, well at least we hope. Now I live in Toronto. Will I really have to drive 5 hours to Montreal for the interview? Does anyone know if the consulate in downtown Toronto does the visa interviews????

Hey VJers'

We are new to the site as members but have been reading so much till we've turned cross-eyed (lol). My boyfriend is a US citizen and I am a Canadian citizen. We have our wedding tentatively set for June 5, 2010 and wanted to know when is the best time to start the petition paperwork? He Hasn't proposed as yet but will be in the next few months. Any advise?

Much appreciated.