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Hi Brother Hesekiel,

Thanks for the response. Well, yeah, I still maintain residency in the US and both of our joint bank account is still active. We chat online every week etc..However, are these enough? Does having my parents write a testimonial of the reasons I am back in Singapore help in my application? We have substantial reasons for me to fly back to Singapore and up to this point in time, if I am rejected for the removal of condition, it is going to be totally devastating for us. It took us 1 year of separation to figure out our financial issues and it will really be unfortunate if my 10 yrs GC is rejected for circumstances that isn't really beyond our control. It had been a very hard year for us when we got married, with all the bad economy and the wrong city that we choose to settle in....Sorry, I am a worry wart who only wants to be with my husband and not having to be separated again, for god knows how long again....

Since you obtained a Reentry Permit before leaving, It is very unlikely that CBP will give you a hard time.

They may still ask you a few questions in order to find out why you were outside the U.S. for so long and if you still maintained residency (different from residence) in the U.S., but basically the fact that you got yourself a shiny I-131 means that you said: "listen up people, we'll have to take care of some business out of the United States, but we'll be back within a year or two."

Hi helpful folks, hopefully someone can shed light on my question. It will be nice to hear from someone with similar experiences too. Last year April, hubby and I decided for me to fly home to Singapore because of the bad economy - I can't find a decent job in Miami and the jobs that I interviewed needs you to be bilingual (English and Spanish). My hubby business isn't doing good at all and I had a hard time adapting to life in Miami. So I applied for the I-131, travel docs. Then I came back to Singapore to work for a little while, doing some contract jobs with the intention of selling off my current apartment here in Singapore. And then fly back to USA to be with my husband and we will decide where to move to from here with the extra money.

So after about 9 months down, I only manage to sell my apartment, currently waiting to finish the bits and pieces of it and my 2 years green card is going to expire in August. I know that 3 months before the GC expire, I will need to apply for the removal of conditions, however, as I have left the USA for almost a whole year already, the odds of the immigration scrutinizing my application will be really strict because it seems as if I am flying back just to do the removal of conditions...What documents can I produce besides the usual ones to have a stronger alibi on our marriage? Does showing them that I sold my apartment in Singapore helps? It is almost like telling them that I am committed to stay in USA and have no big commitments overseas now?

Any input will be really helpful. Thank you!

Ash

Hi Merrytooth, thanks for the link. We've decided that I will go back to SG in May, book my ticket already. He will join me in SG permanently a couple of years later when our domestic affairs in Miami is all settle. All the better that he will move to SG because he likes it there, Miami is kind of a dead end for both of us, personally and career wise. We've read that it is advisable to get the I-131 now and surrender my GC when the reentry permit is expiring. Base on the time frame, my husband will be in SG by then, we will go through DCF then. It's going to be harder this way, but we can't find any alternative because right now we can't afford to move to another state, I can't afford to let my work CV to be blank for a long period and I got a very sick grandmother at home now.

I've tried to look in the forums, but couldn't seems to get any answer. Do you know usually how long it will take for the I-131 (reentry permit) to get approve? For the most part I've read, it is usually ties together with the I-485 application, so not sure is there a difference of time frame between an actual GC holder and someone who is still on the process of applying their GC? Your help and advice is very much appreciated.

rgds,

ATLR

Singapore doesn't allow dual citizenship.

When the time to renew your Singapore passport, the application form has a declaration where you need to declare if you have acquired the citizenship of another country or not.

PART II – DECLARATION AND CONSENT

I declare that:

a) The particulars and information, including documents, furnished by me in respect of this application are true and correct to the

best of my knowledge and belief, and that I have not wilfully suppressed any material fact.

b) I am/The child is* a citizen of Singapore.

c) I/The child* have/have not/has/has not* acquired the citizenship of another country.

If you lie on that question and are found out, well, it might not be good if you are forced to renounce one citizenship or the other.

Maybe in the future, Singapore will allow dual citizenship.

I'm sorry about your current situation. US economy is still not good, with high unemployment rate. I hate driving but forced to do so because public transport system is bad. It is even worse to drive during snowing.

You could turn in your green card at the US Embassy in Singapore (I saw people doing that during my visits to US Embassy for visa interviews).

Then apply for spouse visa when you are ready to settle back in US.

You might to look at this link:

http://www.visajourn...-of-green-card/

especially what Just Bob said about "She entered as participant with the VWP, which strictly is not allowed, as she was a resident before." You might need to apply for B2 tourist visa instead of using VWP when visit your hubby during the holidays.

SB-1 "Returning Resident Visa."

http://travel.state....1333.html#step1

Best wishes for whatever decision you have made

Hi Bobby+Umit, I have no desire to become a citizen of US because Singapore does not allow dual citizenship and I have no intention of giving up my Singaporean citizenship. So can I just let my 2 years GC expire and then just come back to US as a tourist to visit my hubby during the holidays? Not sure what kind of implication I may face if I do that.

It is a pretty sad situation for us...but I am miserable here and we do not have the option of moving to to another state for the time being........

Yes - leaving will affect you in some way.

Your suppose to stay in the US as an LPR, living outside of the US will negate that status.

If your going to be outside the US for more than a year - you would need to apply for a re-entry permit prior to leaving.

With that said - if you go to an interview for the ROC - they may question your leaving for an extended period of time - so that may affect the outcome.

Once you get the 10 yr card (if you do) - you would still be bound to living in the US (needing a re-entry permit for more than 1 yr outside) - You could apply for a 2 yr permit, but you will be expected to stay in the US after that time frame.

(meaning - you could lose LPR by staying out of the US for extended periods of time - could happen - never know)

Best suggestion is to stay in the US - get your 10yr card (and after 3 years) get your USC - then you can leave as you wish.

Hi Vjers,

I have a dilemma and hope to gain some advice. We've been married for almost a year and I have difficulty adapting to life in Miami - especially with finding a job and I don't drive, never have to, until I move here and realize that the public transport system here is a joke. I have a degree and have years of experience in logistics/supply chain, but I don't speak Spanish. It's a huge thing to be able to speak Spanish here - in every work setting. And with the economy still in the slump, hubby and I is considering the option of me going back to my hometown, Singapore to work for a while till we decide on which other state or country to move.

Next year August, my 2 year conditional green card is expiring. So I would like to know what are the options and what can I do if I want to do a removal of condition of my green card? Will me being in Singapore affect my chance of getting a 10 year green card?

Advice and help on this will be very much appreciated.

You have to wait for your EAD card to arrive.

By law, you are not allow to work, unless you got your I-94 stamp with work authorization by DHS. But then, considering that your I-94 will expires within 90 days, even if you got an authorized work stamp upon arrival in your POE, but in reality, can you find a job within 90 days? And potential employers will not want to take the risk to hire someone and have this employee work permit expires within 3 months, because if you continue to work when your I-94 (with work permitted stamp on it) expires, your employer is hiring you as an illegal by then. For now, you can still 'work', but without receiving any benefits that translate to money. Only when you get your EAD card on hand, then you will be eligible to work.

I am not really sure why you said that. But, no, you can't get your EAD yet, since your NOA specifically said the 2nd biometrics is for your I-765 (EAD). Look at my time line for EAD again if you are not sure. I got my 1st biometrics on 06/02 for both I-485 and I-765 and got my I-765 approve on 07/14. But then, I am requested to do a 2nd biometrics again, but this biometrics is strictly for my I-485 only.

look at my time line for EAD approval. still, it varies on individual.

the second appointment its the code 2 coz the first one it was the code 3 and i did the both the finger printers and the photo.so how long it takes to get my EAD? thanks

If they ask you to do it again, you have to do it. This is what happen to me. I have to do 2 biometrics within a 2 months time span. You call USCIS customer service, they will tell you the same thing. Different files are distributed to different departments/officials once they receive your AOS package, so it is up to the officer's discretion and if you play tantrums and don't turn up for it, potentially your case will get deny. By the way, on the top right hand of your NOA, what is the code number? Because 1 means to do both photos and fingerprints, 2 means photos only, 3 means fingerprints only. Mine is 3, so I just need to do fingerprinting for my 2nd biometrics.

It is not a requirement for you to submit evidence of relationship for AOS, your copy of marriage certificate is enough for the time being. I didn't submit photos, joint accounts evidence etc and got my GC approved within 4 months without interview. You can look at this link http://www.visajourn...-list-included/ on what to submit. Though it says aussie way, but it pretty much applies to everyone adjusting AOS from a K1. The only debate is the I-693. Some people got RFE even though their medical records is still valid/complete and it wasn't necessary to get a civil surgeon here to transfer the records to I-693. For me, I just get it transferred to I-693 even though it's not a requirement, save the trouble of a RFE. You just got to shop around for a honest CS who doesn't try to rip you off. Really, it's up to you whether you want to do the I-693 (provided that your medical records are valid and complete.)

Make sure you make copies of all the documents you submit for the AOS/EAD/AP, that will come in handy if you have an interview. During interview, that will be the time when they will ask to see some bona fide evidence of your relationship with your spouse.

You do not need to submit your police cert for AOS. That is only require if you have ever been arrested or detained by an law enforcement officer, then you will need to obtain another original cert to file with your AOS. The police cert is mainly for the K1 visa process.

Well, these past 3 days have been kind of a whirlwind for me. I receive email notifications on 8/23 that my GC card is on the production. Then on 8/26, another email notification that I will receive a welcome letter in the mail. I received the welcome letter on 8/27 and said that I will receive my GC within the next 3 weeks, then guess what, I received my GC today, on 8/28. No mistakes on the card, everything is in order. Wow, it is like a sudden speeding train with everything all done in a 3 days period time frame.

I think you will get yours soon too. Can't wait to hear the good news from your side.

That's a good news. I pray USCIS approves my AOS this week.

If you want to apply for AOS, EAD and AP together, NO, there is no separate processing fee.

Read the Special Instructions portion of this USCIS link:

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=3faf2c1a6855d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

Hi,

So just wanting to make sure...is this true ? We thought each application (AOS, EAD, AP) requires a separate processing fee ?

You can look at the example forms in Visa Journey. It shows you how to fill up the various forms. Just make sure that the forms you are using are all up to date.

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

Thanks - I know the answer is most likely the obvious one but I hate these forms they confuse me soo much

You put it as K1

Ok so I entered on a k-1 visa and am now married. My i-94 is still valid till the end of Sept and I am currently filling out all my paperwork for AOS including my EAD.

On my EAD form it asks my current immigration status....any ideas what I put?

Thanks!

Technically, the marriage license only shows her maiden name, not her new married name. Apparently the name change isn't official until she applies for some official document (usually the Social Security card) in her new married name. I would think it would be pretty easy for them to "get it", but are you sure they don't need a document with her married name explicitly spelled out? No, you do not need any 'official' document yet to prove her name change. The officers will get it when they see the marriage cert.

Took me about 2 months+10 days to get the EAD card on hand. Give it at least 3 months.

I've got a notification today, my GC is on the production now. Will receive it within the next 30 days. No interviews for hubby and me. I think my 2nd biometrics just kind of tied up everything because my 1st biometrics for the finger prints wasn't good according to USCIS. Hope to hear more good news from everyone.

I think you'll get an approval soon. Maybe the biometrics delayed your case. From my observsation, the cases transferred on the 2nd of June have been approved. I'm sure we'll all get our approval soon.

Got a notification today, my GC is on the production now. Woohoo!

Thank you for your kind words!

Ash and L.

Good luck, and keep us posted!

I am in the same situation with you all here. File on May 12, NOA received 5/20. Transferred to CSC 6/2, biometrics 6/4. I've received my AP documents and my EAD card (without any welcome letter, I got the card straight away). But then 2 months later, I am ask to go down to do another biometrics (8/13) because my fingerprints wasn't good enough during the 1st biometrics. However in the USCIS website, my last 'touch' date is 7/10. Oh well....we will hear from these guys sooner or later. Just got to cross your fingers. Good luck to everyone

It is a biometrics NOA, not interview letter. And the instructions given in the NOA is exactly the same as when I had receive the 1st biometrics NOA in June. We've called the USCIS (oh well..) this morning and the lady said because the EAD, AP and AOS are all distributed to different departments for processing, so it doesn't matter how many times I have my biometrics because at times it is a possibility that the officer handling your case feels that the fingerprints taken isn't good/clear enough. She said if they give me the NOA, I will have to do it. What can I say, it's me against the USCIS, I can't win. But if I am going to get another biometrics after this one, I will make an infopass by then. For now, just got get on with it and hopefully nobody got screw (again).

Thanks everyone for your help.

Lance and Ashley

seems they were either unreadable, or lost... make an infopass if you're concerned or just go. Are you sure it's biometrics? I'm sure you are but maybe its an interview letter??? It's very bizarre 'cause you wouldn't have got the EAD if the biometrics were lost...

Hmm...no, I wrote in my post that my June 04 biometrics is specifically for the EAD and AOS. And yes, the form # indicated is I-485 and I-765. I am just puzzled, if they haven't got my biometrics, how in the first place can I get my EAD card and my AP documents (I-512)? The reason why I am kind of tick off by this is because the USCIS office here is really far from my place and it is in a very dangerous neighborhood. And I can't drive yet and my husband job doesn't always allow him to take days off. I hope to gather some more suggestions or experiences from other people, because I am sure you know how the customer service in USCIS are...........................

'Hi Vjers, have anyone of you ever receive another notice to do your biometrics like within a 2 months span? I had to do my biometrics on June 4. And then a few weeks later, I got my EAD and AP. Today (Aug 3), I receive another NOA for biometrics, appointment date is Aug 13???!!! My NOA for the June 4 biometrics specifically write that it is for both the application of the EAD and AOS. Is this another typical USCIS screw up? Anyone experience it before and how do you handle it? The customer service in USCIS is basically useless, I don't want to call them, get some rehearse answers and then get all pissed... I hope to gather some suggestions from you all helpful Vjers.

Thanks you!

Lance and Ash (who is really pissed now)'

Wow... I've never had that happen to me before, and it's the first time I've heard of it too.

Oh wait, I just re-read what you wrote. You said that the previous Biometrics in June was for EAD and ADVANCED PAROLE (travel document) but not your Adjustment of Status (AOS), so I'm assuming the second Biometrics next week is for the AOS. Re-check the form number at the top of the Biometrics request. AOS, if I remember correctly is form I-485, while EAD is I-765 and AP is form I-131.

Double check! Hope everything goes well!

- Perlin

Hi Vjers, have anyone of you ever receive another notice to do your biometrics like within a 2 months span? I had to do my biometrics on June 4. And then a few weeks later, I got my EAD and AP. Today (Aug 3), I receive another NOA for biometrics, appointment date is Aug 13???!!! My NOA for the June 4 biometrics specifically write that it is for both the application of the EAD and AOS. Is this another typical USCIS screw up? Anyone experience it before and how do you handle it? The customer service in USCIS is basically useless, I don't want to call them, get some rehearse answers and then get all pissed... I hope to gather some suggestions from you all helpful Vjers.

Thanks you!

Lance and Ash (who is really pissed now)

Before I sent in my AOS, I've read up on a lot of people experiences with the CS in this forum and it really did scared the h-e-l-l out of me. But I guess I am one of the lucky one. Upon my 2nd try, I've found a pretty good CS over here in Miami Beach. They know what they are doing, doesn't demand that you do full body check up. In fact when I show the head nurse my DS-3025, she was so happy. She said it makes everything easier for her and the doc. But I still need to get one shot for TB, but that is understandable as it can be a requirement by USCIS. To me, they were a little expensive because they are a private practice. The head nurse ask why didn't I go to the Miami Beach health center (there are also appointed USCIS CS over there) to get my shots and transcribe which is way cheaper, but it is not an option for me because they can only see me 2 months later!! So I guess the money is well spent with the CS I've found and I count my blessing on having a knowledgeable CS in my area. But that doesn't diminish the fact that there are a lot of unscrupulous CS around and maybe, if more complaints are send in, the USCIS will have to take notice of it sooner or later.