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On the translation court paper, it says speculation crime. What happened was that back in the 80s, it was against the law to buy/sale foreign tobacco in our country. My mom was caught doing that and she was placed on a probation by the district court.

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Hi all,

My mom has just obtained the background check for herself. On the official paper, it is stated that she has been sentenced to 9 month probation in 1988 for speculation crime; however it is also stated that she is naturally abolished the sentence and considered as convicted according to current regulations. Now my question is, would it be possible for her to obtain the visa ? and what should I do to prepare for the interview ? My friend said that since she has been convicted in the past, it would be impossible for her to immigrant to the US....Can anyone please confirm that ? Thanks

Thank you very much.

Hi everyone,

I filed an I-130 for my sister's family a month ago. I got the NOA1 from USCIS and still waiting for the second NOA2. When the application was filed, my sister had only 1 son. She just gave birth to the 2nd son two weeks ago and I would like to add his name into the application. I talked to a lady working at an immigration office service (first consultant group if you want to know the business name) and she suggested me not to do that until USCIS processes my sister's family visa and that would be waiting for more than 10 years to update the application. I think it is not right to wait that long. My question is, is the suggestion from the lady correct ? If not, how can I update my application ? Thanks

Thanks a lot for your inputs everyone. I am really appreciated.

Hi, I'm going to apply N-400 form sometime next week. On the form, there is one question that asks how many days you were outside the United States. Since I came back to my country 2 years ago and stayed 34 days there till I came back to the US, so my answer is 34. However, I'm going to go visit my country again next week as well and plan to stay there for one month. I'll submit my N400 form before my visit though. So my question is, do I still leave the 34 days as my answer on that question ? or should I change it ? Thanks

Ok, just like someone said, between black and white, there is a gray area . I personally know of an instance, and it is coming from one of my own family members. This family has 5 members and both of them are Norway citizens. They are currently holding GC 10 years based on family member sponsor from the US, but they don't actually reside in the US. They are still living in Norway. So, how do they maintain their status ? well, simple, every time they travel in and outside the US, they use their Norway passports, and they've been doing that for more than 2 years already, and everything is working fine. I do not know if that is against the law or they are just exploiting the law, but it seems like the US does not even know they are outside the US.

Hi, I am going to apply for US citizenship this May based on 3 year marriage to a USC. My question is what kind of papers should I submit beside the form N-400 ? Am I doing the same thing when removing the condition on my green card, except this time I am going to fill out the form N-400 ? Thanks

Whoever said when it rains it pours knew what they were talking about, tied up with other problems when, something like that comes in the mail. Have to drop everything and take care of that right away or will forget about it. Should have had that cleared up in five minutes.

Well said NickD

A response is typically mandatory. In some jurisdictions, the judge of the applicable court can issue a warrant for the arrest of no-shows. It depends on how seriously it's taken. In your case, it's been 11 months, so a warrant is unlikely, but it's probably wise that you call the clerk of court to see what the disposition was, or at least to learn the policy about how that court treats no-shows.

Thanks, I'll do that tomorrow.

Registered mail is where you have to sign for it, ie sign that you received the jury summons. I agree that you have nothing to worry about, as you did not attend the summons, which could imply you were a US citizen.

Thanks for the input. I received the notice via my mail address, the one that I used when we filed all the paperwork for my green card. According to the law, even if you are exempt, you are obliged to state your reason. I did not, and that was something that I am afraid that will come down and hurt me in the interview.

What do you mean via registered mail ? I'm not a USC yet, so obviously that I am not registered to vote yet.

Hi everyone, so we were cleaning up our room since we are going to move out and find a new place to live next week and we discovered that there was a jury duty notice sent to me April last year. Since I am still a permanent resident, I am exempt for doing it, but I forgot to respond to that letter by sending the copy of my green card. Would it be a major issue for me when I apply for my citizenship this coming May ? and How can resolve it ? Thanks

Got the GC today. We are so happy. Next will be the USC application in this May

Can some one please update the list for me ? Thank you.

Good luck to everyone !!!!

HI,

Did you get your roc approved? because i applied on sept 24 th and my biometrics was on 11/1/2012 and probably yours was atleast a month before mine. Please let me know so i know there is light at the end of the tunnel or whatever we are in!!

Regards

On the website it said that I have been approved, and I'm still waiting for my GC being sent to my address.

Thanks everyone for the responses. Like I said, I was a F-1 student during 2001-2005, so I was exempt from signing up for Selective Service. However, I dropped out of college at the end of 2005, and by doing so, I did not maintain my status was required to sign up for the selective service . However, I did not know it and did not even receive any mails from the selective service telling me to do so.

This is what I read on uscis website

On Monday, March 25, 2013, some customers were notified of delivery delays to the USCIS California Service Center (CSC). The delays were the result of a temporary closure of CSC due to plumbing issues. The CSC will remain closed on Tuesday, March, 26, 2013. Deliveries will resume once CSC reopens. We are continuing to monitor the situation and will provide updates as they become available.

Hi,

I've been on this forum for a while, since I and my wife started doing the AOS application 3 years ago. I've just got the good news that my I-751 application for removing condition on my green card has been approved after more than 7 months of waiting game. Now, as far as I know, I will be able to apply for US citizenship on this May ( I received my conditional GC on August 2010). Now the fun part begins. I came to the United States since I was 19 as an F1 student in 2001. I stayed in school until 2005 and decided to drop out, mostly because I could not afford the tuition fees anymore. During the 2001-2005, I recalled that I was sent a form to ask for signing for selective service. At that time, I was an F-1 student and was exempt from singing it. All I had to do was state that I was a F-1 student, attached a copy of my I-94 and sent it back to the Selective Service Center. I did that and did not even think about it till late 2010 when I went back to school and applied for FASA. They asked me why I did not sign up for selective service and I told them that I was an international student and did not have to. They asked for a letter from Selective Service to prove it. I went online, and requested that. About a week later, I got a letter from Selective Service, in that letter, they stated that I am not registered and their records indicate that they sent one or more pieces of correspondence informing me of the requirement to register, which were not returned as undeliverable . Truth is, I never ever received any thing from them after I sent my exemption form. I would have no choice but to submit that letter and all my I-20 to the school director later. It turned out that they did not reject me for the financial aid. I was able to continue my study and with aid from federal and state funds. Technically speaking, when I dropped out of college in 2005, by law (I think), I was required to sign the selective service since my status was not maintained and I was still under 26. Of course, I would not know it then so I did not do it.

Now my question is:

- By not signing the selective service unintentionally, am I disqualified for applying USC ?

- If not, what evidence should I present them ?

Some people are telling me that I should not do it now, rather wait a couple more years, after I turn 32 now because by that time, the INS will not bother to ask me about selective service anymore. What do you guys think ?

I'd love to hear anything from you guys. Maybe some already were in my shoes before could shed some lights ? Thanks for reading such a long post like that

yeah, for some reasons, the california service center does not show up on the I-751 form time frame

I applied to remove my condition on my green card last August, and according to the website, it said that my case has just got approved on March 22....now I just cross my finger and wonder if that was the glitch from the system or not...anyway, there is nothing we can do now, just wait till tomorrow when everything is supposed to be back to normal for business day.

I don't think you have to.

But I am not sure about that. Go to N-400 thread to find out.

Thanks. I'll go there and ask them.

OK that works. Anyway, you went through. Good news for you!

BTW, if that is the case, you probably will be eiligble to file your naturalization on this May , don't be late.

Thanks

Thanks, I'll remember that. Do I have to change my SSN card to a new one before filing for naturalization ?

Thanks for the information. That will help other members to know where we are at.

It seems you are eligible to file i-751 in May 10 2012 , but you did not physically send i-751 package out till Aug 2012?

No I did not. I sent out my package on well, first week of August, cannot recall exactly what date:(. But it was only a couple days before my deadline came since I remember that I had to used express mail for it.

The case number on your biometric appointment notice is the right one.

The date of I-751 is the date you are eligible to file i751 ie your conditional card approved on Nov 1st 2010 then your i-751 date would be Aug 1st 2012

The date you sent your package is the date you are done with all document collection and physically send your package out to service center either California or Vermont

NOA date is the date you get response from either of the center. It is the date on your first i-751 receipt.

Does it make sense ?

Thanks

Thanks cnmxk a lot. It does make sense now. Here is my timeline:

I received my conditional green card on August 10 2010. So, that would make my I-751 is May 10 2012. The I-751 receipt is 08/07/2012. My biometric is on 09/13/2012. Got approved on March 22 2013. I filed from California.

I hope that would be enough info, if not, let me know, I will add later. Again, thanks for your help cnmxk

Yes Congratualtion! What is your time frame ? so that time form can be updated

Thanks

Thank you. After waiting for 7 months and the days has come. God is so great !

What is the date of I-751 ? was it the date that you sent your package ? and NOA date ? where can I find those info ?

As much as I can recall, my biometric date was Sep 13 2012.

PS: I found two different case numbers, one the I-751 receipt and the other one on the biometric appointment. Which one is the correct one ???? am confused now. According to the one on I-751, uscis said that they could not find my case, and the one on my biometrics said that my card has been ordered.....Is my case really approved ?