just1ncase

Just wanted to stop by to say congratulations to everyone that is going through this process! It's not an easy one but well worth it once you're finished. This forum has been a great help to my wife and I, and even though I haven't been a good contributor you will find all the information you need to make it happen! Regarding the process...sometimes it feels hopeless, sometimes it feels frustrating, and sometimes you feel the happiness once you move on to the next stage. Thank you to everyone that has helped this community and good luck and best wishes to all

Just felt like spreading some positive energy and to let you know it will all work out in the end...

My question doesn't seem to be easily answered here or anywhere else that I have read so I will make it as simple as possible...

My wife and I were married in March of 2010

She officially became a permanent resident (with 2 year conditional status) as of May 2011

I am a citizen and have been my entire life, with no travel outside of the US exceeding 10 days

She will not be traveling outside the US for more than a week or two per year from here on out

Will we be able to file for citizenship for her in March of 2013 or do we have to wait until May of 2014?

As I understand it she will have to wait until 3 years from the date that she officially became a permanent resident but it doesn't seem crystal clear...

Any guidance on this matter, especially if someone else has gone through the same, would be much appreciated!!!

P.S. The urgency lies in her ability to petition for her mother's citizenship from child to parent as soon as possible.

Thanks,

Justin

Thanks! I think I will save the money and translate ourselves...

I have read all the posts about the translation of documents and also using the format below. What I am looking for is feedback from those who have translated their own documents using this format and whether anybody has encountered any problems with this (if you have positive feedback that would be great to hear also.) Your input would be much appreciated...I don't want an RFE!!!

"Please submit certified translations for all foreign language documents. The translator must certify that s/he is competent to translate and that the translation is accurate.

The certification format should include the certifier's name, signature, address, and date of certification. A suggested format is:

Certification by Translator

I [typed name], certify that I am fluent (conversant) in the English and ________ languages, and that the above/attached document is an accurate translation of the document attached entitled ______________________________.

Signature_________________________________

Date Typed Name

Address"

Loto and Disco, thank you! Kruz, no emails or touches...just that sweet sweet letter waiting in the mailbox. It seems as if things are finally moving along so I'm sure there will be several more letters coming to those on this thread.

Just received our hard copy NOA 2 dated 9/23/2010!!! Thanks to everyone for being so helpful throughout the painful process. Hang in there and it will come!

Already updated my timeline and FYI there were no touches previous to receiving approval...

The journey begins...

04/14/2010 - Sent I-130 to Chicago Lockbox