kristi12

Thanks for the reply guys. The thing is we don't even live in Albania. We'teach English overseas. I would think that wouldn't be as bad as living in Albania. Anyways, you're right. I should tell the truth and clarify our situation in the cover letter emphasizing our intention of moving back to US and show that we still have our joint bank account and bonds. Let's just hope for the best.

It is referring to those that go for their biometrics as a walk-in earlier than their assigned date.

Does that mean that I can have the biometrics done before the appointment and not go on the assigned date?

Hi everyone,

My wife received her conditional green card last year, and next April she'll need to file for removing conditions. I know she should be living here in the US most of the year (at least 6 months according to her), but given the economy you can't blame us for taking a job overseas, especially taking in consideration that I'm a US citizen and I don't have any restrictions on where I live or work. The thing is, we won't be here next April to apply, so can we have someone from US send the application with the evidence, without us physically being there? On the application form it asks whether we have resided somewhere else other than the home address. I know we shouldn't lie, but would it risk her chances of getting the 10 year green card if we say we've been working overseas, but we still intend to come back next year to reside in US. She won't be out of the country for more than a year. Should I include this information in the Cover Sheet?

My wife usually takes care of all the documentations, because it seems ridiculous to me that even though we're married, we have to go through so much bureaucracies and spend so much money when she should just become a citizen automatically. But she's always so worried about getting rejected because we're not living in US for a year or two, so could you please give us some advice?

I just can't imagine being rejected to have a normal life with my wife just because she's not from USA.

What is Early Bio Walk in?

I won't be outside the States for longer than a year. We'll be back every 9 - 10 months.

My passport doesn't have anymore pages in it, so I have to get the new passport very soon. Glad to hear there's no need to change the GC and pay all that money for the process.

Thanks

Hi there,

I got my GC 8 months ago through marriage. A short while after that, my husband and I got offered a well paid job overseas, and given that we were broke in the states, we decided to take the job and leave. We're planning to stay two years, but go every summer to the States so that they don't take my GC away. The question is, I have to change my passport, and the new passport is going to have the same name as the GC does. Do I necessarily have to change my GC? Will I have a problem getting in with the new passport?

Thanks

I do have an AP. I'm just really freaked out about leaving without my GC, but I guess my husband can mail it to me when it gets here.

Would they still stamp my passport though if I made an infopass appointment?

If you've been on a long distance for a while, print out emails if you have any. I don't know if you have time to get a state ID card, but if you do, get one cos it shows where you live and it's a plus to have.

Hi,

I just received the Welcome letter today for my 2 year GC. As happy as I am, I still need to travel on July 5th. Where can I get the I551 stamp???

Thanks

I guess I was trying to convince myself that the officer had put a note on my application to add a stamp for traveling since I brought it up in the end of the interview lol. Thanks again.

But I had my biometrics done in March. Can it mean something else? I read somewhere that it might have to do with the I-551 stamp (I wish).

I had my interview just 2 days ago. The guy was kind of a douche, but he didn't ask too many questions. He asked me for license on state ID with my address on it to prove that we live in the same place. Letters addressed to both and he insisted on personal letters addressed to me only from my family or friends. With the documents you have, I think that should be enough. Just bring an envelope with your name only on it from your mom or someone (even though come on, we live in the computer era, nobody writes letters anymore). Other than that you should be fine. Nothing to worry about

Hi,

I had my interview in Hartford, CT on Monday and the guy told us we should be receiving the GC in 4-6 weeks if they approve it. I checked the next day my case status online and it says this:

Decision

On June 21, 2010, we mailed you a notice that we had registered this customer's new permanent resident status. Please follow any instructions on the notice. Your new permanent resident card should be mailed within 60 days following this registration or after you complete any ADIT processing referred to in the welcome notice, whichever is later. If you move before receiving your card, please call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

During this step the formal decision (approved/denied) is written and the decision notice is mailed and/or emailed to the applicant/petitioner. You can use our current processing time to gauge when you can expect to receive a final decision.

I though I would receive the letter today in the mail, but I didn't. Anyone knows what they mean by this?

Don't count on you recieiveing a green card within two weeks of your interview. My wife had to wait 2 years after the interview. Just letting you know. So that if you are ocunting on it it may not happen. They don't move that quick.

In that case I will use my Advance Parole which is valid till May 2011 or ask for that stamp on my passport.

Thanks guys. I know it looks like a stupid question, but my ticket is exactly two weeks after my interview, and since I'm not quite sure whether I'll get the GC in the mail within this time, I was gonna use the fact that I need to go sign the contract as an excuse to get the stamp in my passport. But from what I've read so far, it looks like it might get just in time.

This website is really helpful. I might bother you again, but until then thank you!

I would really appreciate it if someone could tell me anything about the GC interview.

My interview is next month and I'm getting a little nervous the closer it gets. My husband (USC) and I accepted a job offer overseas a while ago. The contract is for a year (August - June to be more precise). Will this be a NO NO to say during the interview when they ask what our plans are? What questions can we expect anyways?

Thank you

The issuance of AP is not related to the ability to use it. I believe it says that on the paperwork.

Many Lawyers take the view that the loss of rights in exercising it is not advisable. This is without any issues.

The safe bet is to wait for GC, otherwise consult with an immigration Lawyer so you fully understand the risk you are taking.

I just received a notice of my interview date with a list of documents to bring with me. The thing is I have submitted those docs to USCIS already. Do I need to bring other copies to the interview with me?

Also how long after the interview do I know if i'm approved or not and can I use my AP after I'm approved?

You may not have as much overstay as you think.

Since you applied to adjust your status on the first visa, before it was expired, - your status would be frozen till it's resolved - they denied it in Jan '10 - and then you flipped to a marriage based visa in Feb '10 -

So - you should not have any problems.

However, you may wish to consult with CBP and see what they say. They will be the ones looking at your comings and goings, so they will have that info available.

J-1? any 2yr requirement on that one?

No. The 2 year rule does not apply to my J1 (work and travel).

Yeah I should probably consult with CBP. I have to sign a job contract abroad by the end of june, so I guess I should just wait till the final minute for my Green Card and then risk it.

Thank you both!

My Advance Parole was approved today, which is great. But now the problem is what do I count as unlawful stay in the US? My J1 visa expired in September 2009. Before its expiration I applied for a change of status to F1, which got denied in January 2010 for abandonment reasons (one of their letters didn't get forwarded to my new address, so I failed to reply to them in time). I got married before this decision though and my husband and I sent the application in February.If I leave the country will I be able to come back without any problems considering it's been more than 180 days after my J1 visa expired, but less than 180 days after the denial letter for the F1 status and it's required that during status proceedings, I shouldn't leave the country and wait for their decision so I would think they can't count that time as unlawful. Does anyone know?