AL+ ALENA FOREVER

Name must match US PassPort but your wife cannot get a US PassPort until she is a US Citizen until then She has her Green Card the name on her ticket must match her name on her Green Card or other US Government issued ID.

If she gets the documents in her maiden name then she will not have any US Documents to allow her to reentry the US

I can tell you that my Wife went to Russia using her Married Name on the tickets in June of 2013 and returned the same month doing it the way I suggested

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Get the Tickets in your wife's name that match's her US ID. Then when she enters Russia she shows them her Russian Passport this will allow her to enter Russia with no issues.

When she returns home she shows her US ID with her airline ticket and she will be able to reenter the US

This worked 100 percent for my wife in June 2013 - If you do this ALL WILL BE GOOD!!!

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We learned how to do it by calling Delta and they told us what we need to do. - You can call the airline to confirm what they want.

Understand All Russia wants to see when entering Russia is her Russian PassPort - That makes her good for Russia. Russia does not need to see her ticket - Her Russian PassPort opens the door in Russia for your wife.

What the US wants to see is the Green Card to match the Ticket - This will allow her to leave on the airplane in Russia to return to the US.

You wife cannot enter in US on a Russian PassPort - That is a Big NO NO - If they allowed it then anyone who wanted enter the US from Russia could purchase a plane ticket and come to the USA.

You need a document to enter the US that is issued by the US Government this is your Green Card - a Drivers' License is also good to have.

My Wife brought a copy of her Marriage Cert but I do not think she was ever asked to show it.

Again call the airline they will tell you what they want to see and what you need - It is possible that the rules have changed since June 2013.

It worked this way for my wife.

Get the Tickets in your wife's name that match's her US ID. Then when she enters Russia she shows them her Russian Passport this will allow her to enter Russia with no issues.

When she returns home she shows her US ID with her airline ticket and she will be able to reenter the US

This worked 100 percent for my wife in June 2013 - If you do this ALL WILL BE GOOD!!!

Good Luck

My wife entered through Chicago May 2011.

She said tell you husband to relax everything will be fine.

The following is what she told me….

- There are 2 lines 1 for US CITIZENS - 1 for GUESTS - Your husband needs to go in the Guest line.

- She waited in the GUEST line.

- She handed them her pass port

- She had her immigration packet ready and handed to them when it was her turn.

For her this was all that happened – They stamped her pass port and sent her through. She said that her bags were scanned but not searched. I told my wife not to bring in anything that was not allowed – I did not want any problem bring in anything that was not allowed especially with her limited English.

She said that there were many Polish people coming through on her flight. One man spoke NO ENGLISH the people in immigration walked around asking if someone spoke both English and Polish until they found someone

I suggest sending him some basic phrases that he could put on index cards.

Like

I DO NOT SPEAK ENGLISH – I SPEAK RUSSIAN AND UKRAINIAN

CAN YOU FIND SOMEONE TO TRANSLATE FOR ME

I AM HERE ON A CR1 TO BE WITH MY WIFE

These are a few that come to mind that may help him.

Let me know if you have any questions.

My wife said that she would call you husband if you feel he would like to speak to someone in Russian. Of course you would have to send me his phone number to call.

Good Luck

Al & Lena

Below is what I sent to our congressman

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I am aware that the Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579) prohibits the release of

information without my approval. I request Congressman Randy Neugebauer to inquire

in my behalf and do hereby give my permission for the appropriate information in my file

be released to him and/or his staff.

NAME XX XXXXXXXX __________________CELL PHONE 999-999-9999

ADDRESS XXXXXXXXXXXXX ______________WK PHONE PLEASE CALL MYCELL #

CITY XXXXXXXXX _________________________ZIP CODE XXXXX-XXXX

SOCIAL SECURITY NO XXX-XX-XXXX

OTHER AGENCY FILE NO. (ifapplicable)___________________________________

NATURE OF THE PROBLEM (Please describe the problem below and be specific as

to the type of assistance you are requesting from theCongressman):

Representative Neugebauer we are asking for your help. My name is AL Rautbort my wife's name is Elena Rautbort. We filed an I-485(APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS) Dec 6, 2011. We then received an I-797C Notice of Action dated Dec 13, 2011 stating that they received our I-485 on Dec 12, 2011.

On we received an I-797C Notice of Action dated Jan 5, 2012stating that they transferred our case to the California Service Center.

On March 21, 2012 we received an appointment letter to havebiometrics taken for Elena on April 16, 2012.

We had the biometrics done in Lubbock on April 16, 2012.

We have called in and placed several service requests and we still get no real results. All they say is that we know that your case is outside the normal processing time. This is going on 8 plus months.

Our MCS number is MSC999999999999 for our I-485

Our last service request number is X9X9X9X9X9X9X9X9X

My email address is axxxxxxxx@xxxxx.com

My cell number is 999-999-9999

Please let me know if you can help us.

AL Rautbort

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Date Signature

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The form was on our congressman's web site - I just added our details - I blocked out all our personal information

I still cannot believe how fast the process completed after we sent the letter to our congressman. We received Lena's Permanent Resident Card in our mail box 7 days after our congressman received our request for help. It still bothers me that they do not process all applications 1st in 1st out. When an application if clearly detailed (No requests for more information) with everything completed and no missing information I feel they should be fast tracked. 8 months is not fast.

I hope you have a speedy adjudication

GOOD LUCK

We received Lena's PERMANENT RESIDENT CARD 7 calendar days after we contacted our US Congressman - This is 8 plus months since we filed for Lena's AOS. I am so very happy that this process is completed. It took just under 9 months for the US Government to give birth to Lena's PERMANENT RESIDENT CARD.

I like that they stamp the card that Lena has been permanent resident since 8/15/2012 one day before they were contacted by our US Congressman's office.

I like their time line!!!!

I was never worried about her approval - The paperwork that we submitted left no room for anyone to question anything. We over documented everything.

It looks like the USCIS does not like being contacted by Representatives or Senators.

I will now write a thank you letter to our US Congressman - His office got the job done.

I would advice everyone who's process is outside the normal time line to contact their Representative or Senator.

It worked wonders for us!!!!

I believe that the interview (if required) would be on the sending side but I do not know about any laws on the receiving side.

I feel that sending 600 - 700 USD at a time would would be easier to get done. I am not saying that if they request an interview you will not receive the money it is just an extra hoop to pass through. You say that it is for a tuition bill - Are you sure that they require cash money??? They will not accept a credit / debit card for payment or a bank wire direct to their bank account?

I think that a credit / debit card for payment or a bank wire direct to their bank account would be easier.

GOOD LUCK

I have no idea why you need 3600 USD (It is really none of my business) but to me it is a large sum of money. I use both western union and money gram several times a week. In our business I have many occasions where I need to send money to employees who work in the field. If I send 800 - 1000 dollars they ask for ID but I have seen that sending 800 dollars flags a request for an interview.

We are doing nothing illegal - It is just the way there system is setup - I do not know all the ins and outs of how their systems works but I would try to find a why to do it without sending that much money at one time. Once they have your money you will have to prove that the use of your money is legal if the transaction is flagged. Most all transactions from the United States to many countries is considered suspect and Russia is one of they countries that is watched.

Good Luck

I have used both

They worked the same for me - money gram will save you some money.

I would have the person receiving the money call the local banks to learn which service they work with

It is a must to make sure the name is 100 percent the same as on the passport of the person receiving the money

You should know that if it a very large sum the services will assume you are laundering money - You will then have to prove that you are not laundering money. They will hold your funds until you prove that you are not laundering money

GOOD LUCK

Here are the latest updates

I mailed a letter to my congressman late on Tue AUG 14th about 8PM

On Thursday AUG 16th at 5PM I received a call from someone from my congressman's office telling me that everything should be completed within 30 days.

On Friday Aug 17th I received an email stating ....

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Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Your Case Status: Card/ Document Production

On August 17, 2012, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

This step applies to applications that result in an applicant receiving a card (such as a "green card") or other document (such as a naturalization certificate, employment authorization document, travel document, or advance parole). Applications will be in this step from the time the order to produce the card/document is given until the card/document is produced and mailed to the applicant. You can expect to receive your card/document within 30 days of the approval of your application.

If you do not receive your document, please contact our National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results

listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current

processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Check Processing Times.

*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.

Sincerely,

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

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On Sat Aug 18th 12:01 AM I received an email stating ....

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On August 17, 2012, 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.

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Everything is now moving forward

I suspect that we will have the our AOS completed within a couple of weeks

I am happy that it is finally near the end

I do not feel we are asking for anything for free - If we are unhappy with the process then how can the process be improved if we do not complain??

I do feel that the only way to make the process better is to let people know when we are not happy with the process. If the process that is in place is bad then it should be improved.

I am not saying I have all the answers but to me some things are clear.

1. All cases should be adjudicated 1st in 1st out.

2. If we have full filled the requirements of getting married with in the 1st 90 days and we make enough money to support our spouse then there should be very little else that they should be concerned about.

I not only want our case to be adjudicated in a timely matter I want everyone's case to be adjudicated in a timely matter. I feel 8 plus months is way to long to wait.

Thanks for all your help and advice - I feel that the process needs to be streamlined - There needs to be less red tape & less time line. With the amount of money that we pay to file we should have a quicker application processing time. There should be no reason for an AOS to take over 8 months. It is not like our income level is marginal.

We provided enough proof that the AOS should have been approved

I will make the contact to Senator & Congressman

I do hope to see some movement very soon

Thanks again for all your advice.

OK - I really do not understand

Here is my Story

I filed the I485 for my wife on Dec 6, 2011 - It was received on Dec 13, 2011.

On Jan 5, 2012 it was transferred to the CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER.

My latest service request reply was mailed to us on Aug 2, 2012 and we received it today Aug 7, 2012.

All it states is that they understand that the time for the I485 filed is outside normal processing times and that are making every effort to adjudicate our case in an expeditions fashion as soon as available under their resource constraints..

Tonight I looked at the processing time lines for the CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER and from what I can see they are processing applications for AOS received on January 14, 2011. - Unless I am wrong this means that they are taking almost 19 months to process AOS applications. Can this be true???

I really cannot understand why it is taking 19 months to process adjustment of status (I485) applications.

Is anyone else having the same problem?? Are people waiting 19 PLUS months to get their I485 - AOS application adjudicated??

Now I understand that everything takes time but we sent in over one thousand US dollars for the I765 & I485. To me that should be enough money for the USCIS to hire people to process the application in less time. There should be no tax dollars tied to this process being we sent big money for the application to be processed. We have already been married for over 1 year. I feel that the application for AOS should be very cut and dry.By being married living in the same household for over 1 year for have a valid relationship. I do not understand what I am missing here.

Please people tell me - Is this common for AOS to take so long??? What is the USCIS looking for that makes the processing times so long.

Thanks for all you input

Having her email the pictures is truly you best option. I worked for me.

Good Luck

Having her email the pictures is truly you best option. I worked for me.

Good Luck

You are receiving sound advise from everyone on VJ. Any child of a US citizen is a US citizen at birth.

The February 2001 Child Citizenship Act (CCA) says that a child who is under the age of 18 and was born outside the U.S., and has at least one U.S. citizen parent automatically acquires U.S. citizenship upon entry into the country as an immigrant. No further paperwork is necessary. The parent may request a Certificate of Citizenship and U.S. Passport for the child if proof of the baby's American-ness is desired.

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!

I think that you should not wait until the interview to try to explain the different birth place. Any explanation that you try to present during the interview process may require documentation to back up your explanation. I think it is better to come to the interview with the documentation ready to present. You will feel better if your fiancée will have this done before the interview.

She can go to her local police department and request that they give her a paper explaining why the passport and birth certificate have a different birth place. If she has a family friend who works for the police department it might be helpful to ask the family friend for help in getting this done.

Congratulations!!!

Congratulations to you - I hope everything moves quickly for you!!!

Congratulations! - GOOD LUCK!!!

Congratulations!!!!!

The current update is that as of 5:15PM 10/28/2011 I became the luckiest man in the world. I came to work today Tuesday 10/29/2011 as I was going through the several hundred emails that I always have waiting for me I found in 1 of my many in-boxes an email stating that we were approved at 5:15PM 10/28/2011

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*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: WAC**********

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity

On March 28, 2011, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results

listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current

processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Check Processing Times.

*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.

Sincerely,

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

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I would like to comment on some of the replies I have received and the entire process but at this point I am still on cloud nine. My head is spinning with so many thoughts that I need to slow down before I reply to the comments. I still cannot believe that it is true.

OK - The way I calculate the time-line today was month # 5 for us. I could not take it any more so I called.

1. I dialed the phone number several times before I got through.

2. I had many levels of phone prompts.

3. I was told that they receive my paperwork on Oct 29th not the date of Oct 18th which was when we received our NOA1

4. Then I was told that all processing dates are just estimates

5. Then she read from her scripts.

6. Then she look up what date the California Service Center is currently processing - She told me it was OCT16. She told me that there are 13 more processing days before they get to OCT 29 fillers

7. She explained to me that a 1 processing day does not equal 1 earth day. A processing day maybe an hour - a day - a week - a month - It depends on many factors.

8. She told me that I can call back do get an update on their processing date.

It was a smooth phone call but I did not really push for more information.

Now if anyone can explain to me why they are not able to process the applications on a first in first out basis

How does a filler from Jan / Feb get approved when Sept and Oct fillers are still waiting - To me it seems like a simple process to process the applications 1st in 1st out.

Is there any reason that they could not display on there web site their current processing date????

I understand that going back home is not what to do but you need to cut your loses and regroup your life. As many people have said.... - This behavior will only get worst not better- Marriage will not fix the problem- Having kids will not fix the problem.

This is the biggest problem with a long distance relationship you cannot see the person day in and day out to be able to notice this behavior before you make the commitment to marry. Everyone can be nice for a short time - It is the behavior on day to day life that we take a leap of faith with when we are in a long distance relationship. We just cannot get the feel of how the future wife or husband lives their life's day in and day out. Do they wake up smile or are they grumpy - Will you receive flowers just because or only when it is expected. If they have a bad day at work does that mean you will have a bad night?

Yes being a man I agree that the details of a wedding is not the top of my priority list but this does not give him the right to treat you less then a QUEEN. If he does not feel you are the QUEEN of his world then as hard as it will be go back to square 1 and start the process of looking for a life partner over. You deserve better that what you are getting now from this man and it will not get any better.

I may be biased in saying this but not all American men a A'oles - You will have to rebuild your life but that will be easier then living in fear all your life.

Please return home while you are still in status - Look at this as a leaning experience - You can consider yourself lucky that you found out that he is not for you before you married him.

He does not deserve you - GOOD LUCK in whatever you decide to do.

I think you need to think before you act. I do NOT know these people but from what you are saying they do not sound like very nice people. If they would call the police on you who knows what they might do. How you got into this mess does not matter anymore you need to get out of it. First you need to protect your family I do not know what someone might do if you change the locks or call ICE (Maybe you might go to start your car and it blows up). Again these people are not your friends and most likely never were your friends. Friends do not treat friends like this. Second you need to protect your property. You might come home to a flamed house if you are not careful.

It has already been posted any person born on US soil is a US citizen by birth. There are no ifs ands or buts about it the child is a US citizen. The parents are not US citizens and if I had my way they should be banded for life plus 1 year from coming back to the US.

If the parents are deported the child has the right to stay - I think that the child would be put up for adoption or placed on the foster care system if the parents do not take the child. This is a whole different issue that you should not worry about. You have enough to worry about.

I would talk to a good lawyer and get some solid advice on your options keeping in mind that the health and safety of your family should come 1st and then the protection of your property comes 2nd.

Several people have already told you that the law has given these people rights (I do not like it I am just stating the facts) - Each state will differ on the extent of their rights so this is where a good local lawyer should be hired - Keep in mind that not all lawyers have the same ability. You might even consider the lesser of evils when making your decision - You need to minimize the risks to your health and safety and then minimize the risk to your property. Yes you can sue them if the destroy your property but I doubt if you would recover anything from a law suit.

Please be careful - I worry what any person would do to you that had the nerve to call the police on you while they are guests in your home.

Maybe you could sell your story to lifetime and they can make a movie out of it.

You may need the money before you are rid of these people.

I wish you the best of luck in getting these people out of your home. Whatever you choose to do please be careful.

Congratulations - Good Luck with your interview!!!!