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I just checked the status of my wifes ten year green card. They say ready to schedule an interview. What is to be expected? Thank you
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Hi, 1) I'm wondering what the current turn-around time is for when sending in the I-751. I hope to get it sent this coming Monday. Any ideas? 2) Are materials sent to the USCIS for this process, photos, etc., returned? 3) What is the best way to ship the materials to them? My guess is that I will have over a pound. 4) I'm confused over the passport pictures that must be sent. How many should I send of myself? How many should I send of my wife? Thank you -
my wife and i went to get her new green card Extension the lady told us it will now take 17 months to get her 10 year green card .they found out two weeks ago.
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Let try to explain a little better. We have the Cr1 visa right now. We have her green card and social security card. We came to the United States in late October 2017. I think we need to change from Cr1 to Ir1 three months before our second anniversary. Our second anniversary is December 15, 2018. Which forms do we need to fill out? We don’t know exactly what to do? Thank you
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Hi guys, Well, I'm in the middle of the Removal of Conditions for Rose and Kerry. The USCIS sent the package back, as I had used the wrong version of the I-751 form ( dated 11/23/15, Expiring on 11/30/2017) Dumb Mistake... But the returned package had a letter stating for me to use the I-751 form dated 12/23/2016. That form is no longer available on the USCIS website to download. They have a new version dated 12/05/2017 that becomes mandatory to use beginning February of 2018. i called the USCIS and spoke to them about this. After several conferences with supervisors, they agreed that even though the letter told me to use the earlier dated version, it is ok to use the one dated 12/05/2017. I just wanted to pass that along to folks. Now for the fun part. In filling out the new form, in section 7, the instructions aren't the most clear. It tells you to select 1a or 1b (1a - Rose can read and understand every question on her own. 1b-She has an interpreter listed later in the doc that read them all to her) Then #2 is that she has requested the services of someone else (me) to prepare the petition for her. So the question is, do I check 1b, and then also check #2? Or do I just check #2? Additionally, the new form allows me to check what I want, but won't allow me to write my name in on #1 or #2 like the older form did. It is an auto-fill PDF form....any ideas of how I can get around that to put my name in there as the person that either was interpreter or person who filled out the form?
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We filed the I-751 back in 4/2017. But they seem to be stuck, and have been stuck at processing that form in 8/20/2016 for nearly three or more months, eight months before we filed. The temporary green card expired in 6/23/2017. The temporary letter expires on 06/23/2018. Will they send another letter? Or do we have to wait between 06/23/2018 until they finally send the results of the I-751 before we can travel abroad again?
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Hi all, We are waiting for my wife's permanent green card to arrive - we filed our I-751 in July. My question is: can my wife still travel to China and back to the US while waiting. Her old green card is expired but we have the document stating it is extended for a year. Thinking we can just bring that but wanted to double check. Also, completely unrelated, but I'm curious if we need to do anything in the US to "legitimize" our marriage other than what we've already done by getting a marriage visa/green card.
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hi, i am trying to submit my wife's I-751 to remove the conditional status, but i received back the application stating that she needs a copy of her I-551 card. We never received it and honestly i forgot that we needed to follow up with immigration if we did not receive it within a certain amount of time. The sheet that was given to us stated that the stamp in her visa book was good until we receive the temporary. How long will it take for me to get this card? Do we have to have it? Can i file for an extension to file the i-751? Thank you in advance for your help.
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Hi All, We moved about 3 months ago and we filed the AR-11 shortly after. My wife recently received the USCIS notice stating her CPR status is ending soon and to file the I-751 and so on. However, this notice was addressed improperly. We live in an apartment complex and we definitely did include that on the AR-11, but the apartment number was completely absent from the address on the form. Also, and maybe this is normal, the name it was addressed to was just her first initial and last name. Luckily this is common in our apartment complex due to stupidly long street names, and the notice was received by the Leasing Office who wrote our apartment number on it (luckily nobody else has the name M. Li) and it was eventually delivered to us. Anyway, I'd like to avoid having a stroke while we wait to receive her next green card after going through the I-751 stuff. Is there another place we can update the mailing address to make sure that the green card will actually be delivered to us? Also, like KevinNelson posted about back in December, the notice we received actually stated the incorrect anniversary date. The issue date on her CR1 visa is 4-27-2015, and we entered the us on 6-21-2015. The Resident Since date on her GC is 6-21-2015 and the Card Expires date is 6-21-2017. The address error combined with the inaccurate information on this USCIS notice nearly gave me a heart attack. I guess I'm looking for advice on how to update our mailing address so we're more likely to receive her GC when the time comes. Is there a separate system we can use to update the mailing address with USCIS? In addition, we're also looking for insight into resolving the incorrect information in the notice. (I'm assuming we can safely ignore the discrepancy as her passport entry stamp states the correct date of entry and her GC card also states the correct residency date and expiry date.) As always, thank you for any insight and advice! -
Hello, quick questions regarding I-131 (to get Travel Document) and I-751(to remove condition on green card). Both of these need biometric taken (i.e. fingerprints). 1) Do biometric have to be taken in the US? Do US embassy in China do that? 2) Do the applicants have to be in the US to file the application? Thanks! -
My wife's 2 year green card is going to expire in the beginning of Sept (now middle of June). She flips out when I told her a lawyer is going to cost $1000 to file for a 10 year green card (plus a fee I did not mention as she flips out when any money issue comes up and always asks. Must study receipt after every store visit and drills me on how much each item cost ect.) . I have the money but I try and listen to her. So far I found out I need to file a I 751 form. Do you guys have some places to go to for help? Or do you suggest not to listen to her and just get a lawyer? Sometimes I just wish life with her was easier. I think her Chinese friends tell her it is easy so she assumes it will be easy for me. I have found out a lot today, talked to a lawyer about prices-called a friend-and looked at the USCIS website. I am not sure where to post this or if this site is for questions like this.
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First I want to say thank you for all the information throughout our process of getting my wife to the USA. She arrived 9/2/15. It has been great so far. Now, we must file the for I-751 to remove the conditions on residence. I am confused on when to file. Is it within 90 days of our two year anniversary? Or is it another date? Our 2 year anniversary will be 1/21/2016. Thank you, Paul and Betty -
Submitted paperwork back in April for my wife's conditional green card, which expired in July. Received the I-797 on 4/7/15. Received the I-797C (Biometrics appt form) on 4/24/15. She went to the appointment on 5/14/15 and did her biometrics. Since then... crickets. When I check status on USCIS it, oh so helpfully, informs: On April 7, 2015, we received your Form CRI-89, Petition to Remove Conditions of Permanent Resident Status Received, Receipt Number EAC1513251720, and sent you the receipt notice that describes how we will process your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you do not receive your receipt notice by May 7, 2015, please call Customer Service at 1-800-375-5283. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address. Should it, minimally, reflect that she's done biometrics? Wondering what's up. Related: She'll go to China for a visit in just over a month. I've read others here that've said to make an infopass appointment and have them put a stamp in her passport. Any advice on what to choose in making the infopass appointment? None of the choices align to that, and I don't want them to bounce her out for not having an appointment that aligns with the ask... Thanks, Charlie -
My wife and I will have been married for 3 years at the end of March. It's time to apply for the 10 year green card. How do I go about filling for her and my step-daughter? Bubba
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Hi all. My wife and step-son have been here in the US for nearly 2 years and we just got the letter from USCIS saying its time to submit the I-751 to remove conditions. I had a few questions - sorry if these are repeats listed somewhere else. 1- Is I-751 the only form we need to fill out and submit? (ex...I dont need to submit the 865 geographic again or affidavit of support to I?) 2- Do we need to submit a separate I-751 for my step son who is 15 yr old? thanks all! Don
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Hi all. I know this is a common topic but I had trouble finding info on it. We applied for my wife's 10 year ROC (and step son) in November of last year. She is planning to go to China to visit this summer and I don't think she will have her new 10 year green card in time for her trip. I thought I read somewhere on this site that you could go to the local USCIS office and request a stamp or something? Could someone tell me about that and how we get an appointment? I forgot to mention her 2 year perm res. card is almost expired and she did receive the 1 year extension letter thanks Don -
Hello everyone, I know it has been quite a while since I have been online. Just finished my school and we are expecting a baby girl this holiday 😝. We are so excited and blessed. I do have a few questions about my status and needs all your help. I have a 2-year green card, I arrived here in the US last year of April 2nd. I know that I need to process for my 10-year green card 90 days before my 2nd anniversary. So my questions are as follows: 1. What type of visa should I file? 2. What are the documents needed? 3. Should we include our baby in the papers and how? 4. And lastly, how do I change my last name to my married name? It is included in the form or do I need to file separate? I really need your help and assistance everyone. Thank you so much! Regards, Mrs. Gravestey -
Hey guys, me and my wife went to an interview to remove the conditions of her green card. The interview went great, she said we passed but we didn't get any type of 'receipt' or anything, she just said that it would be in the mail about a week from then. That was the week before Thanksgiving, and we still haven't received anything in the mail. Should we be worried? When should we try contacting them? I really hope we won't have to go to the office again because its at least a 4 hour drive! (and there is no way to call a local office...) -
Gents, Thanks in advance. My wife's two year green card expired Aug 28th. We sent in all the paperwork in June, made payment and had the biometrics completed Aug 14th. We received I-797, Notice of Action receipt notice that states amount received $590.00 and it states "Your conditional resident status is extended for a period of one year. During this period you are authorized employment and travel". So we are good until Aug 2015. What is the typical turn around time for the new 10 yr green card? Where can I go to check status of this? I check USCIS.GOV and entered in the our number and all it says is: Case Was ReceivedOn July 17, 2014, we received your Form CRI-89, Petition to Remove Conditions of Permanent Resident Status Received, Receipt Number EACXXXXXXXX, and sent you the receipt notice that describes how we will process your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you do not receive your receipt notice by August 16, 2014, please call Customer Service at 1-800-375-5283. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address. Regards, Matt and Lili
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So, in what feels like has been taking forever almost a year later after submitting a book full of evidence after a RFE came in a few months ago, I have found our case was transferred from California to Memphis and it says we will have an interview (but doesn't talk about when). This has me a little nervous for a few reasons: 1. They are very slow, its almost been a year since this whole process started and in November her letter extension expires. 2. Her drivers licenses expires as a result of above, and our lease on our apartment expires around then too and I'm worried that could cause more issues. 3. She is attending University this semester and next, I don't know if this is going to cause issues. 4. I have no idea what more evidence I could bring. We did return to China last month for a second wedding party (our first was just my close friends) but her parents wanted to have their own party so we had another. I'm hoping to get a video of that event and put it on my phone for the interview but that's all else I can think of, besides bringing what I already sent! So how does this interview go? Is it any different then the one my wife took at the embassy while in China? Just go up there, he asks her some questions about how we met , ect, then its done? And is it normal to have to attend an interview at this point? The Immigration hotline is pretty terrible at explaining anything, they couldn't even tell us if they received our RFE. Am I almost done with this terrible process? Is the citizenship process just as slow and tedious?
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Hello all, I will have to admit that I have been a rather infrequent member here for the last couple of years. I got involved with VJ. I have learned quite a bit on my immigration journey. However, my family and I recently started the ROC process and it seems to signal a change in the emphasis and tenor of our journey. I suspect that I will soon be spending more time here. Since their arrival in July 2012, my family has been working hard to make their new country their home. My wife, a former 20-year high school teacher in Liaoning province, is a recent massage school graduate and is now working in medical clinics expanding her therapeutic massage therapy practice. My stepson, formerly a somewhat awkward recent high school graduate, recently graduated from a local community college achieving a 3.92 CGPA. This fall, as a junior transfer student, he will be attending the University of Washington - Seattle campus, majoring in a very popular Electrical Engineering discipline. While I just keep working at my health profession practice, looking to retire in five years (ya right ). Currently, the ROC part of our journey has been progressing at a quick clip, certainly a far cry from the seemingly forever lapses of time during the K1 visa phase of our journey. We sent in our 3.8 pound POC packet toward the end of August. We recently received notice of their biometrics appointment 8 days from now. Maybe we will be lucky enough to avoid the ROC interview. I mention this in view of the "murky" AOS interview we endured a few years ago. Que sera, sera. Good luck to all.
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I am seeking help with Drafting a cover letter for my Wife's I-751 application . We are about to send in the Documents for file to remove the restrictions on Her Visa . Please help me make a Nice professional looking Cover Letter Thank You my Brothers & Sisters Michael -Sean
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Hi folks! I know this is probably a stupid question, but as we all know, the immigration process is sometimes stupid, so I figured I'd better ask anyway. My wife's green card is expiring in three months. I know we need to file I-751 along with the evidence and fees it calls for. My question is: is there anything else we need to file? For example, do we also need to file for green card renewal, or will she automatically be given a new green card if/when the conditional status is lifted?
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My wife and I will be married for 2 years in March. Can we apply for the 10 year green card then or do we have to wait for 2 years at the end of the current green card to apply? Also when can my step-daughter apply for her 10 year green card?
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It took like 8 months, but I just got an RFE. I was really shocked and not sure what to do. It states that they want more evidence from the beginning of the marriage, because my evidence was too recent. And more evidence of financial commingling. What I submitted the first time: My lease with both her and my name on it, for our current address. Our car insurance (both names on it) Affidavit from my Dad. Tax record from last year (I used the record I had from TaxTurbo) One or two bills (doctor), to same address but different names (hers and mine, as we are not put on the same bills together). I don't really know what else to provide. We don't have a joint account, as a student they suggested she get a separate one because it would be free. I transfer her money regularly, but I don't know how to really show them that or if they will care. I have two car loans, one for mine and her car, but since she's a student with no credit, I put my name on both, and we didn't bother to put her name there. We have no utility bills in her name. We don't own a house so no mortgage. We are both young. I'm not sure what to do, some ideas that I came up with were: Add as many bills with our address and previous addresses that I can possible find. Just add them all in there. My Dad added me and her as part of his cell phone family plan, maybe I can get evidence we are both under it. Print out my Bank Statements and try to draw some map that shows I'm sending it to her. See if my Health Insurance company can print something that has both our names on it. Call for Tax transcripts from IRS for last 3 years (more than before, and more official being from the IRS?) Pictures of our apartment and things we own? Cars? Clothes? Food?? Add more photos for good measure. Add all the evidence I ever submitted before, so there is records from the beginning of the marriage, before I just focused on our time since we been in USA. I'm really all out of ideas, and I'm not sure any of those are going to really help me! I also don't know if I should be freaking out about this blue letter or not, or if its pretty common. I also don't know what happens after I submit these, what should I do? Should I be considering a lawyer? ~ Freaked out and confused.
