Sunshine2009

Thank you very much, I appreciated it :-)

Hi just wondering what are the questions that usually asked to the naturalization applicants? any website that I go to and study the questions? Thanks!

I am sending my N-400 packet middle of October. I hope everything goes well :-)

Sunshine2009, 319b is not form. I searched in VJ and found this

Thank you so much guys. But I already filed my petition to remove the condition on my residence(I-751) on September 2009 and my case right now is placed on OVERSEAS HOLD :-(

Thanks LA, that's a big help. I spoke to a lawyer but he wasn't anywhere near as helpful as this. I think I will also do option 3, although as we are renting our house here, we're going to have to use a family member's address & will only have that and tax returns to show. I hope that will be enough evidence that we want to return.

I feel the same way as Himher, I don't want to put this on hold...I think what I will do is this:

We leave US in Feb 2010 on return flights, come back June.

Submit I-751 in Dec 2010 (my 90 days) & return when biometrics appt is scheduled (I'm assuming that will be sometime between Dec-Mar when GC expires).

Return again once new GC is in hand (hopefully no more than 6months later) & apply for I-131, which should then cover me for the remaining 2 years we are away.

I know that at any point when I return I run the risk of being denied entry, but I guess I'll just have to take the risk. It seems crazy that USCIS don't make better allowances for people like us.

Meanwhile, I'm still trying to find where I read about being out of the country for more than 180 days. I think it said that if you're out beyond this time it puts a red flag on you or something. Anyway, if I find it again, I'll post it.

Good luck to everyone.

<!--quoteo(post=3345505:date=Sep 25 2009, 10:03 AM:name=himher)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (himher @ Sep 25 2009, 10:03 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=3345505"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->See original post - we do not file until next spring. It gives name, service date, job title, local (overseas) address, family members who also reside at that address, and an 800 number to call for further information. It also has some kind of a nice blue stamp on it. Correction to second post it is her VISA that states dependent status / not allowed to work.

The address that I will put on the forms is our US address - the same one our vehicles are registered at, phone bills go to, bank / CC statements go to, and tax return are referenced to. I do not wish that a hold be placed on our petition so we have scheduled 30-day leave starting (2) weeks after we file. If the biometrics do not fall within that 6-week frame or we cannot do biometrics early then she will have to stay, go to biometrics, and return after that is complete. If we are dinged for interview we will return and attend the interview together. Worst case is that we do not meet the requirements which means that when we do intend to return we will have to start over. It will save us <u>much</u> in state income taxes (taxes that otherwise would not have to be paid if my wife were a USC) which have to be filed even though I work overseas to maintain residency in our state.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Hi there!

I'm also a conditional status. I been out of the country since, I got my 2years visa but I have to go back to states every six months to avoid problems and so far I have no problem traveling back and fort. I am working in one of the US Army Contract in Kuwait. I filed the petition to remove my conditional along with supporting documents on 16th September of 2009. Received my extension one year green on October 2009 and also, done my fingerprints. This year I received another mail from USCIS says "MY CASE IS PLACED ON OVERSEAS HOLD" so, I have to go back to US later this August I'll see what I can do.. I'll keep you guys posted on my case...

Is your job for a US company? If so, you could apply for expedited citizenship for your wife under 319b. (Search forums.) If not, you should have to demonstrate that your job is temporary in nature, and apply for a re-entry permit, although that would only permit your wife to be out of the country for 2 years before she would have to come back to the US and apply for another re-entry permit. If you apply for removal of conditions while living abroad - assuming she is able to maintain her permanent residence in the US, possible, but not easy - it is likely that you're case will be put on overseas hold. (Again, search forums.)

Bottom line, it would be much easier if you waited for your wife to be naturalized before looking for work abroad. If you don't want to wait, you'll have to weigh the hassle of all the re-entry permits and overseas holds and possible loss of her GC with just going and then re-applying for a new GC when you guys decide to come back. Of course, it is rather difficult for the wife of a USC to get a tourist visa to visit the US, but it might be easier for Japanese than for other nationalities, ie Mexicans.

If you can get a job with the US company in Japan that is "engaged in the development of US foreign trade," I think 319b is your best bet. It is mostly used for military service, but there are also possibilities for missionaries and employees of US companies.

Good luck!

I'm just wondering where you can find this form (319b) I've checked all the forms in USCIS website but I couldn't find it..

HELLO EVERYONE!

I was busy for couple of months and I just got back to normal routine :-)

Please I need some input from you guys. I filed my Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence(Forms I-751)due to divorce on 6th September 2009. Received my NOA 21st September 2009 and done my fingerprint in US Embassy in Kuwait and I mailed to Vermont Center Service on 11th November of 2009. on 2nd December 2009 received another mail from USCIS says;

"USCIS records indicate that your parent filed a Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence and that this petition was forwarded to your local office for an interview. For that reason, your petition has been forwarded to the district office so the your petition and your parent's petition may be adjudicated together. Your parent's will be informed of the interview date in a separate notice, local address is in Houston TX"

When I read this letter I was confused why my parent filed a petition to remove the conditions on my residence. My parents are both passed away and their not US citizen so, I called USCIS about this letter. The operator I talked to said to disregard and to wait the notice for interview. But then, I still didn't receive any mail since 4 months. I made another phone call again. The lady was very helpful and she says in 60 days I will receive mail from USCIS. On 06 April 2010 got another one saying that my case is currently under review and I should receive a decision or notice of other action within 60days. Finally on 06 May 2010 I received a letter from USCIS Vermont Service Center that my petition has been placed on Overseas Hold and adjudication is still pending by this office.

My questions would be why the USCIS is unable to process my petition if I'm outside the country? I am working in one of the US Government Contractor here in Kuwait. Why I need to return to the US before it held the process? Thanks for your advance input. I do much appreciated.

I think you said you got divorce last August. Then, you should not file the petition jointly. You need to have it waived. Here is the link for you, you need to download & read the Instructions for Completing Form I-751 USCIS FORMS

Thanks. I filed the l-751 based on marriage in good faith/ divorce on 9th Sept 09 and received the NOA (I-797) 1st Oct 09. My question, if I still need to submit the documents their asking for. Below are the documents need to submit;

: Lease of joint tenancy

: Joint mortgage agreement and/ or property

: Joint ownership of asssets

: Tax returns

: Birth certificate(s) of any children born from the meriage

: Joint policies of life, medical and/ or car insurance

If you have your divorce decree file your removal right away. Don't wait for the 90 days prior to your greencard expiring.

Yes, I already did and received my l-797, Notice of Action three days ago. I am waiting for the biometrics appointment. My concern heres if I need all these documents below? Since, I filed waiver..

: Lease of joint tenancy

: Joint mortgage agreement and/ or property

: Joint ownership of asssets

: Tax returns

: Birth certificate(s) of any children born from the meriage

: Joint policies of life, medical and/ or car insurance

They need you to prove that your relationship was real. You have to prove the validity of your relationship. You have to show them documentation that you entered the marriage in "good faith" and it just didn't work out. You have to show them that you were "merging" your lives together. Joint banks accounts, joint credit cards, medical insurance, renters insurance, anything with both your names on it, leases, affidavits from family, friends neighbors... anything that can prove that you were both married and you are not here to commit immigration fraud because you entered the marriage in "good faith". You have to prove to the USCIS that you did not intend on coming here simply to get a divorce and get your greencard by marrying a US citizen.

Thank you so much Dimp.. I got it :-)

Have wonderful day!

If you have submitted all of this then you are fine. If something is missing, mail it to them and also bring a copy with you for biometrics as well. It's not an RFE, it is a notice stating they are taking action on your case and you will be receiving a biometrics appointment letter soon. Get your documents in order. Make sure you have everything on that list there. Don't worry it's just a processing letter to confirm they have received your documents and they are processing your case. *hugs* smile

All these right here I haven't send them yet, the only thing I can provide is the tax returns and medical insurance. The rest I don't have it because we're both working overseas with different areas. His in Iraq and I'm in Kuwait so we no joint account support. We got divorce on 22nd August 2009, Do you think the USCIS still need all of these documents?

: Lease of joint tenancy

: Joint mortgage agreement and/ or property

: Joint ownership of asssets

: Tax returns

: Birth certificate(s) of any children born from the meriage

: Joint policies of life, medical and/ or car insurance

Dimp... where are your 2007 tax transcripts?

Sunshine .. no.

Dimp,

Thanks. I got 2007 tax returns copy. I have question I received I-797, Notice of Action and this what the letter says;

This the letter says.

Your conditional resident status is extended for a period of one year from the date of expiration on your form I-551, conditional status resident card. During the one year extension you are autorized employment and travel.

In order to further process your petition, you will be receiving a biometric appointment notice with a specific time, date and location to capture your fingerprints, photo and signature. You MUST wait for your appointment notice before going to the Application Support Center (ASC) for biotmetric processing.

Please Note: Conditional residents who are residing overseas pursuant to military or official goverment orders will not receive an ASC appointment notice. However, you must send two passport-style photographs.

If you have not already done so, provide supporting documents to assist USCIS in processing your petition and to establish eligibility to remove the conditional basis of your permanent residence. Please include a copy of the receipt notice with any supporting documents you submit. Such evidence may include, but is not limited to the following items;

: Lease of joint tenancy

: Joint mortgage agreement and/ or property

: Joint ownership of asssets

: Tax returns

: Birth certificate(s) of any children born from the meriage

: Joint policies of life, medical and/ or car insurance

Do I need all these documents since I'm already divorce to my ex husband?

Thanks for advance reply :-)

Are you sure it's an NOA and not an RFE (Request for more information)

You must send in everything they are requesting.

Ring,

Thanks for your response, appreciated. The form is I-797, Notice of Action.

This the letter says.

Your conditional resident status is extended for a period of one year from the date of expiration on your form I-551, conditional status resident card. During the one year extension you are autorized employment and travel.

In order to further process your petition, you will be receiving a biometric appointment notice with a specific time, date and location to capture your fingerprints, photo and signature. You MUST wait for your appointment notice before going to the Application Support Center (ASC) for biotmetric processing.

Please Note: Conditional residents who are residing overseas pursuant to military or official goverment orders will not receive an ASC appointment notice. However, you must send two passport-style photographs.

If you have not already done so, provide supporting documents to assist USCIS in processing your petition and to establish eligibility to remove the conditional basis of your permanent residence. Please include a copy of the receipt notice with any supporting documents you submit. Such evidence may include, but is not limited to the following items;

: Lease of joint tenancy

: Joint mortgage agreement and/ or property

: Joint ownership of asssets

: Tax returns

: Birth certificate(s) of any children born from the meriage

: Joint policies of life, medical and/ or car insurance

Hello Guys!

Good Day!

I filed l-751 based on marriage in good faith/ divorce last 9th Sept 2009. I finally received my NOA on 4th October 2009. My question is do I need to mail the NOA back to USCIS along with other supporting documents and two passport style photographs? The other documents they asked for are Tax Returns, Medical, Car Insurance, Joint Policy of Life, Joint Ownership of Assets, Lease of Joint Tenancy and etc. Since, I'm divorce to my ex are they still need these documents?

Thanks,

Sunshine

Hello Guys!

Good Day!

I filed l-751 based on marriage in good faith/ divorce last 9th Sept 2009. I finally received my NOA on 4th October 2009. My question is do I need to mail the NOA back to USCIS along with other supporting documents and two passport style photographs? The other documents they asked for are Tax Returns, Medical, Car Insurance, Joint Policy of Life, Joint Ownership of Assets, Lease of Joint Tenancy and etc. Since, I'm divorce to my ex are they still need these documents?

Thanks,

Sunshine

Hello Guys!

Good Day!

I filed l-751 based on marriage in good faith/ divorce last 9th Sept 2009. I finally received my NOA on 4th October 2009. My question is do I need to mail the NOA back to USCIS along with other supporting documents and two passport style photographs? The other documents they asked for are Tax Returns, Medical, Car Insurance, Joint Policy of Life, Joint Ownership of Assets, Lease of Joint Tenancy and etc. Since, I'm divorce to my ex are they still need these documents?

Thanks,

Sunshine

I am ready to send off my package to USCIS.......but for some reason I feel like I'm missing out on something

Here is what I what I have so far:

• Check enclosed in the amount of $545.00 (application/biometric)

• I-751 Petition Form (2 pages)

• Additional information for Part 3 of form

• AR-11 Aliens Change of Address card (Confirmation page)

• Copy of Permanent Resident Card (front/back)

• Copy of Drivers License (same address as my spouse)

• Employment/Lodging Letter (same as my spouse/same address)

• 2008 Tax Return (Joint Return of 3 pages)

• Copy of Birth Certificate of Child (3 pages)

• Copy of Vehicle Insurance (Last three semiannual)

• Copy of 3 different Credit Cards with same account

• Letter from Wellsfargo Bank (joint account) Attached Copies of page 1 of Statements with same address (12 pages)

• Copies of ATT cell phone bill (same address as spouse) Attached 11 pages (combined of mine and spouse)

• Affidavits from friends (2 pages)

• Picture Collage of total 34 pictures (2 pages)

Am I really missing out something important or is it just me?

I can not think of any thing else .......

Utility bills, Life insurance, Health insurance, credit cards,Wll

All your documents are good... Good Luck!

I just got email with my ex along with the divorce decree. He filed divorce in texas last month and was approved 18th of Aug 2009. I am extremely happy that he still willing to help me. Since, I have my divorce decree what next step? what else documents do I need to submit other than divorce decree? Thanks!

Hello everyone!

How are you doing? My name is Sunshine from Kuwait. I'm seeking for advice about filing a waiver. I am hoping that you might can give me an instruction on my next step of completing my residency. More details below;

This month would be my schedule to file I-751 but my husband walked away and not willing to provide any kind of documents to file jointly. We are both serving in US Army Contructor outside United States.Since, my husband is not cooperating of anything I was thinking to file a waiver base on extreme cruetly and hardship. My question, what documents do I need to submit? The documents that on my hand are company benefits with his name on beneficiary, LOA, two people affidavits and my company contract. Do you thing these documents are enough? and what is the best explanation to write for the extreme cruetly and hardship? Thanks in advance.

Sunshine 2009

Kuwait

Thanks for your opinion, appreciated. If I cannot file a waiver and jointly and whatelse I can do? If I want to see a lawyer where to contact with? Any advice..

Hello everyone!

How are you doing? My name is Sunshine from Kuwait. I'm seeking for advice about filing a waiver. I am hoping that you might can give me an instruction on my next step of completing my residency. More details below;

This month would be my schedule to file I-751 but my husband walked away and not willing to provide any kind of documents to file jointly. We are both serving in US Army Contructor outside United States.Since, my husband is not cooperating of anything I was thinking to file a waiver base on extreme cruetly and hardship. My question, what documents do I need to submit? The documents that on my hand are company benefits with his name on beneficiary, LOA, two people affidavits and my company contract. Do you thing these documents are enough? and what is the best explanation to write for the extreme cruetly and hardship? Thanks in advance.

Sunshine 2009

Kuwait

Anybody can give me an instruction on how to file a waiver? More details below;

This month would be my schedule to file I-751 but my husband walked away and not willing to provide any kind of documents to file jointly. We are both serving in US Army Goverment outside United States.Since, my husband is not cooperating of anything I was thinking to file a waiver base on extreme cruetly and hardship. My question, what documents do I need to submit? The documents that on my hand are company benefits with his name on beneficiary, LOA, two people affidavits and my company contract. Do you thing these documents are enough? and what is the best explanation to write for the extreme cruetly and hardship? Thanks in advance.

Sunshine 2009

Kuwait

Hi folks,

I filed my I-751(based on extreme cruelty and hardship because I was not divorced at the time of filing in April 08...then I got divorced in December,08 and I withdrew the previous petition and then Filed for the new one with Divorce and good faith marriage in the last week of January,09 to VSC. We all have to wait which is not fair. Please include what type of waiver you filed.Thanks and God bless us all.

Hi Scorpionking,

This month would be my schedule to file I-751 but my husband walked away and not willing to provide any kind of documents to file jointly. We are both serving in

US Army outside States.Since, my husband is not cooperating of anything I was thinking to file a waiver base on extreme cruetly and hardship. My question, what documents do I need to submit? The documents that on my hand are company benefits with his name on beneficiary, LOA, two people affidavits and my company contract. Do you thing these documents are enough? and what is the best explanation to write for the extreme cruetly and hardship? Thanks in advance.

Sunshine 2009

Kuwait

Dear VJ Friends,

Hi Maan,

First of all I would like to congratulate you for approval of your petition. I have a same status as you and I cannot file my petition because my husband is not cooperation of any documents. I'm seeking for your advice... Thanks!

Got the approval email today.

Here is my timeline

05/15/09 - I751 mailed to CSC ( Divorce Petition/Good faith marriage)

05/18/09 - Recvd at CSC

05/23/09 - NOA recvd extending CGC by 1 year

07/10/09 - Biometrics appointment

08/26/09 - Approval email

Thank you all for your help and guidance. If you have any questions, shoot me an email and I will do my best to answer.

Maan

Hello!

My conditional residence is based on my marriage to a U.S. citizen, but I am unable to file a joint petition and I request a waiver because I feel that my husband is not going to provide me with proper documents needed to complete residency. He works at the US Army Contractor in Iraq and I am currently working in CSA, Ltd, Kuwait. I feel that my husband is not coopertating with me on anything. Can you please give me an advice on my next step to completing my US Residency? Thank you for your time on this matter.

Sunshine

Kuwait