DouglasFiel

Review our timeline. 2yr GC expiration date Aug2011, filed I751, received 10 yr GC Feb2012... NO INTERVIEW.

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dc

This is a good guide to follow...

http://www.visajourney.com/content/assembly

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dc

Should not be a problem,,, my wife traveled a couple of times to the PI while on her 2 yr GC (one trip close to 4 months).

There was no question or hassle at the POE regarding the length. Just welcome home.

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dc

Great topic and should be discussed in depth BEFORE any plans to marry. Financial issues

always ranks in the top reasons for divorce.

I think thorough discussions regarding yours, hers and ours,,, starting from yesterday, today

and extending through retirement are a good place to start.

btw,,, Wife is a Fulltime Registered Nurse here in Texas and I work for an International Computer

Company. Point being, we are not deciding between paying bills and helping extended family.

Regards,

dc

Chat logs really don't need to be presented until the interview (use to prove continous and bonfide relations).

We printed out a chat log for about every 10-14 days from the date we got married until the week of the interview.

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dc

No. There is no special treatment of the paperwork for having an attorney submit them.

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dc

Here is a couple of ways to add a dependent to insurance without waiting for open enrollment.

1. Marriage (Need to do with in 30 days)

2. Change in Insurance Status. Ie. If she loses her current insurance, she is eligible. Basically,

if she loses her current insurance in the Philippines because of immigration, you should be able

to add her on your current insurance.

regards,

dc

Since you have been married less then two years,,, The visa you are needing is the CR-1.

Your need to file the form I-130 to apply for the CR-1 visa.

Start here: http://www.visajourney.com/content/guides

Specifically:

Guides if you are married:

US Citizen lives in the US & Spouse lives overseas:

----- Option 1: CR-1 / IR-1 Visa and I-130 Petition Guide, NVC Flowchart

It is not so hard,,, just read and lean on the VJ family.

Of course things change,,, but, this is the I-130 cover letter that lists the contents I sent in with my I-130 app in 2009.

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DATE:04/07/2009

NATURE OF THE SUBMISSION: I-130 ORIGINAL SUBMISSION

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

Dear USCIS,

Enclosed please find form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, and the supporting documents. The petition is filed by a United States Citizen (USC) on behalf of my

spouse a citizen of the Philippines.

PETITIONER:

{My Full name and address here}

BENEFICIARY:

{Spouses full name and address here}

Contents of I-130 package:

□ Check

□ I-130 petition filed by USC, petitioner on behalf of ALIEN, beneficiary

□ I-130 addendum (additional information in support of I-130)

□ Copy of Birth Certificate of USC

□ Copy of Birth Certificate of ALIEN

□ Copy of Divorce Decree {Ex Wifes name here}

□ Copy of Marriage Certificate (copy from church – much clearer)

□ Copy of Marriage Certificate (copy of the registered marriage license from the local register)

□ G-325a Completed by USC

□ G-325a Completed by USC - Addendum

□ Passport type picture of USC

□ G-325a Completed by ALIEN

□ G-325a Completed by ALIEN - Addendum

□ Passport type Picture of ALIEN

□ Proof of Bona Fide Marriage (Note: Married on 3/21/09)

o Selection of Pictures that document relationship, wedding and marriage

o Affidavit

Thank you,

{My full name and signature here}

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Regards,

dc

Hello Chrissie!

The 90 day window is calculated based on the expiration date on your green card (not wedding anniversary)

USCIS calls it "anniversary" but they mean anniversary for becoming a permanent resident.

They like to confuse

Use the calculator in this link and just enter your GC expiration date.

http://www.uscis.gov/dateCalculator.html

It will give you the EARLIST date you are allowed to file.

be careful not to file too early or too late!

And yes, you only need the i-751 form.

But you also need to send evidence of bonafide marriage as the previous poster listed.

Good luck!

Good catch,,, Yes,,, it looks like the earliest date you can file is 07/09/2010 based upon your point of entry date

of 10/7/2010.

If you file earlier it will not be accepted... Not sure about the money. I suppose it would be forfeited.

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dc

This is a cleansed copy of what I sent last year. It was approved and accepted without an interview...

Note: She received her 10 year GC about 6 months after her 2 year GC anniversary date.

05/26/2010

USCIS Vermont Service Center

75 Lower Weldon St.

P.O. Box 200

St. Albans, VT 05479-0001

RE: I-751 JOINT PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS OF STATUS ON:

(CR1 VISA) {Spouse Full Name}, A#xxx-xxx-xxx

Dear USCIS examiner:

Enclosed please find a JOINT I-751 petition for removal of conditions of permanent resident status regarding my wife, {Spouse Full Name}. Please also find a check for $590.00, the fee for this form. My wife entered the US on a CR1 visa. We are all happily living together and request that this petition be accepted for removal of conditions on the residence of my wife {Spouse Full Name}.

Enclosed also please find the following documents to verify the status of our marriage and ongoing relationship:

• Photocopy of green card of (immigrant spouse).

• Three affidavits by U.S. citizen relative/neighbors, attesting to our relationship and marriage.

• Copy of our daughters birth certificate

• Printout of a family picture taken in Dec 2010 with our daughter

• Copy of the 2010 income tax return (form 1040) showing joint filing

• Photocopy of driver license with joint address (Issued Dec 2010)

• Photocopy of Medical Insurance card for {Spouse Full Name}, and {Daughters Name} showing she is on my company health plan

• Photocopy of Insurance benefit payment showing that she is using my health insurance

• Photocopy Automobile Insurance Declaration showing {Spouse Full Name}, and {Husbands Name} (husband) on a shared policy

• Photocopy Transamerica Life Insurance showing {Spouse Full Name} (spouse) is the named beneficiary for a $xxx,xxx life insurance policy.

• Photocopy of Transamerica Life Insurance indicating the policy is current

You may feel free to inquire at any of the sources of enclosed documentation for validity of their statements, and you are always welcome to visit our home should you ever desire to do so. Please advise me if you have any further questions or problems related to this petition.

Sincerely,

{Husbands Full Name}

Regards,

dc

Unemployment is insurance paid for by your previous company (like health insurance w/out a co-pay).

Apply immediately as they do NOT back date (at least in Texas) normally.

Regards,

dc

Ask Imelda,,, she collected shoes...

You need to provide a little more about your situation. If your daughter got derivative status from your immigration she will obtain

her citizenship when you get yours. You can submit a copy of your naturalization paper (once you get it) with her US passport application

and she will get a US passport... or you can file for a N600... Personally just getting a US passport is better and cheaper.

Regards,

As far as I recollect,,, Parents are immediate relatives,,, there is no visa quota (Same as K1 and CR1) visas. The visa will be issued

without delay, once approved.

Immediate Relatives are:

a) Spouses of US Citizens;

b) Children (single, under 21) of US Citizens; and

c) Parents of US Citizens (if the US Citizen is 21 and over).

Regards,

dc

Never under-estimate the ability of people in small positions (CFO) to exert control over the masses.

Think Security Guard that could not get on with the military or police department. Happens all of the

time in the USA.

As someone else stated,,, don't waste your time,,, and move on, most likely you will never be able to

fix any inherent problems in the Philippines.

Focus on your fiancee. Our immigration system is not much better. I have heard some nasty stuff come

out of the consulate as well.

Everything worth having,,, is worth working for,,, and sometimes just shaking your head and turning the

other cheek is the best response. It will be a distant memory in a few months.

Regards,

dc

Seems to me,,, most Filipino's (when they come to the USA) aren't really a fan of Mexican Spices (Cumin?), Italian Spices (Oregano?) and

heavy tomato based foods unless they are sweet. That normally subsides quite a bit after a year or so. Then you need to add the pregnancy

factor on top... (Super sensitive smell and taste).

My two centavos for what it is worth.

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dc

Regarding unemployment,,, if you qualified,,, you should of applied. It is not welfare it is insurance paid by your employer and DOES NOT having any effect in regards to your affidavit of support.

Note: I think food stamps fall in a non-reimbusable category too,,, as it is funded under the agriculture dept and not considered

welfare... Might want to double check that one.

regards,

dc

I just printed out a sample chat session for every 10-14 days... For me maybe 2 or 3 pages a month.

As stated above they did not review.

Regards,

dc

When you file for the I130. They just need proof you qualify for the I130. Bio data for both, citizenship for you, you met and got married. A few PICs and a copy of marriage cert will satisfy that... During the interview you will need to prove that the relationship is bonifide and ongoing.

Here is what was in our I130 Package. I think better to send a simple I130... In my opinion easier for the government employee to review and approve.

DATE:04/07/2009

NATURE OF THE SUBMISSION: I-130 ORIGINAL SUBMISSION

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

Dear USCIS,

Enclosed please find form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, and the supporting documents. The petition is filed by a United States Citizen (USC) on behalf of my

spouse a citizen of the Philippines.

PETITIONER:

{My Full name and address here}

BENEFICIARY:

{Spouses full name and address here}

Contents of I-130 package:

□ Check

□ I-130 petition filed by USC, petitioner on behalf of ALIEN, beneficiary

□ I-130 addendum (additional information in support of I-130)

□ Copy of Birth Certificate of USC

□ Copy of Birth Certificate of ALIEN

□ Copy of Divorce Decree {Ex Wifes name here}

□ Copy of Marriage Certificate (copy from church – much clearer)

□ Copy of Marriage Certificate (copy of the registered marriage license from the local register)

□ G-325a Completed by USC

□ G-325a Completed by USC - Addendum

□ Passport type picture of USC

□ G-325a Completed by ALIEN

□ G-325a Completed by ALIEN - Addendum

□ Passport type Picture of ALIEN

□ Proof of Bona Fide Marriage (Note: Married on 3/21/09)

o Selection of Pictures that document relationship, wedding and marriage

o Affidavit

Thank you,

{My full name and signature here}

regards,

Not as a Nurse! Lot of info in the International section of allnurses.com

She could work,,, but, anything that requires a license or certification she would need to obtain here.

She could work as a CNA or a Tech possibly,,, if the the Nursing home provides the training. But, then again

she would make about $12-14 doing this.... All that is required is a high school diploma and some basic

patient care training.

By the way,,, getting a nursing job here in the USA is not easy without significant experience.

I seen many blogs about experienced US Nurses having trouble finding work. We happen to be in Austin, Texas (Plenty

of jobs here)... Even so,,, my wife lacking US experience received no contact from many apps to hospitals and

medical clinics... The first two jobs offers came from jobs I found through Craiglist for Long Term Care Facilities

(Nursing Homes). The first was 50 miles away and 10pm-6am.. She turned down the job only because she did not feel

the location was safe after dark. The second job offer a week or two later was also, for Long Term Care (6a-3p)...

About an hour drive,,, inside of Austin City limits. Just the opposite side of town. We opted to take that job.

We rented out the house and rented closer to the job location. After a couple of months,,, She applied for a

Dialysis Intern position with a hospital 75 miles north of Austin,,, Their local affiliate 10 mins from our old

house called her into interview for a local position (which she did not apply). They hired her and trained her

as a Dialysis Nurse. This is what she wanted as career since attending Nursing School. Why am I conveying all of

this. Is to detail,,, the path may not be easy and the path may not be short (Think immgration). But, perseverance

can get you the desired results.

BTW... Still not in our house... Lease was through June. But, we did move back to North Austin and living close to the

our house :)

Regards,

dc

If you follow the CR1 guide carefully,,, the CR1 vs K1 should really only be about 4 weeks longer. Lots less

hassle (as far as cost and paperwork) in the long run to do a CR1.

Regards,

Here is a helpful link: http://sos.georgia.gov/acrobat/PLB/38%20Application%20for%20Licensure%20by%20Exam%20-%20International%20Graduates.pdf

Note: Double Checked some costs...

$139 for Texas BON application

$200 for NCLEX (Plus an additional $150 if taking at an international location)

regards,

dc