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my husband went for his medical in the philippines last thursday...after the initial test they made go home and come back the next day for the vacinnations.. they made him wait for four hours only to be given 2 shots...afterwards, they took his passport and interview appointment letter and was told that he will get passport on his interview day... they instead gave me the XRAY results and a cd for the vacinations or something...plus a letter saying that he has to complete one more vaccination shot in the US once he arrives...

is that the normal procedure? his interview is on 12-14-09... CAN someone please enligthen me and help us prepare for the interview too???

Thank you!!!! ]]> Family Based Green Cards - Through Marriage or a Relative andrea4prez http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=306428 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=306427&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:52:23 GMT **** the thread is also posted in the other section of the J Visa section.

Hello all.
I have several questions about filling out the application and any suggestions will be appreciated very much.

Q1: Do I have to send notarized copies to DOS and/or embassy (I haven't read anything about notarizing, but just in case)?

Q2: When should I apply for "No Objection Letter"? Before or after DOS posts on the website that application has been received?

I had lost my original IAP-66 and DOS provided me with an official letter, supposedly giving me all the info. that was on the IAP-66. However, it is missing the program start and end dates (section 3), and Permant residence field.

Q3: When the original IAP-66 was issued, i was not a permanent resident of any country and I can only assume that that field was left empty. What should I do?

Q4: What should I put in the "Begin Date" and "End Date"? I only have the years on the "replacement" IAP-66.

Q5:"Time not covered by DS-2019 or IAP-66?" After original J-1 program, I have been in the US many time, in fact I am currently here, on F-1 Visas. Should I include these dates in there?


The original program was from 1997-1998. Since then I have only accumulated 6 months of residency in my home country and still have 18 months left. I came on FSA-FLEX program which is 100% covered by the US Gov't to study in a US High School and I "am expected to return to my country with a new enthusiasm and desire to share my newly acquired experiences and knowledge to benefit my home community and country".
Since that program I have received my undergraduate and graduate degrees in the US, using personal funds.

I am engaged to a US permanent resident and we are planning on getting married in April 2010. She will become a US citizen sometimes mid 2011 after which we would like to apply for adjustment of status for me.

Q6: Statement of Reason: What should I tell them? Should I just be honest and tell them that I have met someone and we are going to get married and would like to be able to adjust my status to LPR?
Or, should I give them some bs that I am trying to gain some valuable US work experience that will help me and my home country upon my return?


Thank you very much everyone. ]]> J-1 Home Residency Requirement kxm9976 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=306427 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=306426&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:50:05 GMT Hello all.
I have several questions about filling out the application and any suggestions will be appreciated very much.

Q1: Do I have to send notarized copies to DOS and/or embassy (I haven't read anything about notarizing, but just in case)?

Q2: When should I apply for "No Objection Letter"? Before or after DOS posts on the website that application has been received?

I had lost my original IAP-66 and DOS provided me with an official letter, supposedly giving me all the info. that was on the IAP-66. However, it is missing the program start and end dates (section 3), and Permant residence field.

Q3: When the original IAP-66 was issued, i was not a permanent resident of any country and I can only assume that that field was left empty. What should I do?

Q4: What should I put in the "Begin Date" and "End Date"? I only have the years on the "replacement" IAP-66.

Q5:"Time not covered by DS-2019 or IAP-66?" After original J-1 program, I have been in the US many time, in fact I am currently here, on F-1 Visas. Should I include these dates in there?


The original program was from 1997-1998. Since then I have only accumulated 6 months of residency in my home country and still have 18 months left. I came on FSA-FLEX program which is 100% covered by the US Gov't to study in a US High School and I "am expected to return to my country with a new enthusiasm and desire to share my newly acquired experiences and knowledge to benefit my home community and country".
Since that program I have received my undergraduate and graduate degrees in the US, using personal funds.

I am engaged to a US permanent resident and we are planning on getting married in April 2010. She will become a US citizen sometimes mid 2011 after which we would like to apply for adjustment of status for me.

Q6: Statement of Reason: What should I tell them? Should I just be honest and tell them that I have met someone and we are going to get married and would like to be able to adjust my status to LPR?
Or, should I give them some bs that I am trying to gain some valuable US work experience that will help me and my home country upon my return?


Thank you very much everyone. ]]> General J Visa and Related Issues kxm9976 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=306426 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=306425&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:29:03 GMT Hi, I want to send my AP documents by Fedex. May I know the physical address/overnight address to send the AP documents Thanks Hi,

I want to send my AP documents by Fedex. May I know the physical address/overnight address to send the AP documents

Thanks ]]> Employment Authorizations (EAD) and Advance Parole helpme123 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=306425 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=306424&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:28:11 GMT I got a letter from USCIS that a "service error" happened at the ASC causing fp not being submitted for clearance and I have to take my fp again. Letter is dated a day before I got my 2nd fp done. I had called 1800 number on the 12th telling them of their fp problem. I wish they would respond to all who have had issues with intervews, name checks etc.

Well the moral of the story is to call them up and have them look at the issue. Get a reference number for sure so you know it gets submitted. ]]> US Citizenship wantmygcnow http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=306424 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=306423&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:26:38 GMT Hi all: My fp appointment date is nov 30th . So i just wondering if i can take the fp before the appointment date? Thx!!!!! If i can , so just walk in? Or what? 11/02/09 N-400 MAILED 11/04/09 RECEIVED DATE 11/09/09 RECEIPT LETTER 11/13/09 FP NOTICE MAILED Hi all:
My fp appointment date is nov 30th . So i just wondering if i can take the fp before the appointment date? Thx!!!!! If i can , so just walk in? Or what?




11/02/09 N-400 MAILED
11/04/09 RECEIVED DATE
11/09/09 RECEIPT LETTER
11/13/09 FP NOTICE MAILED
11/20/09 FP NOTICE RECEIVED
11/30/09 FP APPOINTMENT DATE ]]> Political Asylum in USA realfang http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=306423 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=306422&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:15:10 GMT Hi, I have heard that there are still some H1B left from the 2009 cap. I want to know that up till when (or how late) can I apply for H1B 2009 cap. Can I apply for H1B in Mar 2010? (assuming that 2009 quota is not filled by Mar 2010) Thanks Hi,

I have heard that there are still some H1B left from the 2009 cap. I want to know that up till when (or how late) can I apply for H1B 2009 cap. Can I apply for H1B in Mar 2010? (assuming that 2009 quota is not filled by Mar 2010)

Thanks ]]> H-1 Quota Issues sam126 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=306422 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=306421&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:27:22 GMT Hi, I am filed employment based I-485. Now my spouse is going to be a citizen and I need to file a new I-485. However, it requires me to file I-864 and my spouse is unemployed since last 6 months. Can anyone please help me on how to go about it? I am in US and earn enough to be over the poverty... Hi,
I am filed employment based I-485. Now my spouse is going to be a citizen and I need to file a new I-485. However, it requires me to file I-864 and my spouse is unemployed since last 6 months. Can anyone please help me on how to go about it? I am in US and earn enough to be over the poverty line.

Thanks!! ]]> Family Based Green Cards - Through Marriage or a Relative aat0995 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=306421 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=306420&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:13:03 GMT Any body from Mississippi have done document for green card? I need experience... ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 08/26/07: Came to U.S. on F-1 Visa 08/12/09: Married to a USC. ( after 2 years living together) 09/16/09: Package sent to Chicago... Any body from Mississippi have done document for green card? I need experience...


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08/26/07: Came to U.S. on F-1 Visa
08/12/09: Married to a USC. ( after 2 years living together)
09/16/09: Package sent to Chicago (485/130/765/131).
09/23/09: Received notice receipt
10/25/09: Called USCIS to ask why I have not received anything
10/28/09: Travel documents approved notice
10/29/09: Receive Fingerprint notice scheduled on 11/12/09
11/12/09: Done biometrics. (Told EAD approved, wait about 10 days to receive)
Waiting... ]]> Family Based Green Cards - Through Marriage or a Relative maihuynh82 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=306420 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=306419&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:48:36 GMT Hi,

We successfully completed our citizenship interview at SF 10 days back, I requested the IO to schedule both our oath ceremonies together, she took a sticky note to put on my application about the same, she also told me the oath ceremony is going to be around the first week of Dec '09, but so far I don't see any update in my online case status, probably I shouldn't have mentioned scheduling the ceremony together which may be causing the delay??

Usually how long does it take to get the Oath letter after the interview?

Please advise.

Thanks,

Ria ]]> US Citizenship riakushi http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=306419 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=306418&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:40:16 GMT Does the naturalization certificate have the applicants address on it??? Today I received my oath letter for ceremony on 11/23. The letter was sent from local DO (Philadelphia) and the address was handwritten on it. The handwritten address was not my mailing address (P.O Box) but physical address.... Does the naturalization certificate have the applicants address on it???
Today I received my oath letter for ceremony on 11/23. The letter was sent from local DO (Philadelphia) and the address was handwritten on it. The handwritten address was not my mailing address (P.O Box) but physical address. Fortunately I did get the letter delivered by USPS. On my N-400, the physical address and PO Box (mailing address) is documented. All previous letters (Interview etc.) were mailed correctly to PO Box.

Has anyone else received their oath letter from local DO with handwritten address and A#??? My hubby received oath letter 3 days ago for ceremony on same date but different time. His OL was not from local DO but from Lee's summit MO and had the proper PO Box address.

Thanks all!! ]]> US Citizenship PA2009 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=306418 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=306417&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:32:30 GMT I am a citizen of The Bahamas and will be graduating with my MBA from a Texas University in December, 2009 and have activated my OPT to begin February, 2010. My I-130 Green Card Petition by my brother (US Citizen) was approved in August, 2009. US Department of State estimates a visa number will... I am a citizen of The Bahamas and will be graduating with my MBA from a Texas University in December, 2009 and have activated my OPT to begin February, 2010.

My I-130 Green Card Petition by my brother (US Citizen) was approved in August, 2009.
US Department of State estimates a visa number will become available to me in November, 2010.

I want to remain in the US throughout the whole residency adjustment process so in the event that I am unable to find a job in this 'crazy' economy by May 2010 - I would like to know:

If it is true that I can remain in the US even with an expired F1 Visa, as long as I have a valid I-20 and am maintaining full-time status?

What are my options with the type of degree?
Do I have to pursue a PhD program?
Can I go for a 2nd Masters degree or even a 2nd Bachelors or Associates?

THANKS for the help!

Kim ]]> General F Visa and Related Issues AbacoGal79 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=306417 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=306416&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:17:14 GMT Hi,
I am a F-1 student who is marrying a US citizen next week.
My wife is about to graduate soon but hasn't find a job yet. Therefore her parents are going to be my sponser (joint sponser? got really confused by those terms)
The family size is 6 people plus me = 7. Under I-864p, the mimimum required amount is 37,750.
Her parent has income together as 43,500 for the 2008 tax return, with the average of 3 recect years tax income, each of them shared 50% which is around 21,000 pre person.
I am a graduate teaching assistant with income of 21,000 with no dependent

My questions

1. My wife has to be the sponsor to fill out the I-864 form for me. Since she is not graduating until Dec., she has no income yet. Therefore, each of her parents will have to file a I-864a for us. Question is, for the I-864 form that my wife has to fill out, which box will she need to check on the first question. Check D as "the only joint sponsor"? or she will check A as the petitioner?

2. Do My parents in law just need to fill out the I-864a each only? Will they need to fill out any I-864 form as the joint sponsor? or just to need to fill out the I-864a form as the promise from her relatives.

3. Household size. If the case is my wife fill out I-864 (with 0 income), her parents filled out 2 I-864a. In my wife's I-864 form, does she put me, herself, and her parents as 4 in total household size? or we have to take her 3 other siblings into account as 7?

4. I am very confused about weither one of her parents should be the "joint sponsor" and need to fill out an I-864 form as well or not. Of course, simple as it can get could be just the previous solution.

Thanks ]]> Family Based Green Cards - Through Marriage or a Relative o0appleboss0o http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=306416 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=306415&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:55:11 GMT Hi friends, My case is a little strange. I have applied for citizenship in May 2009 . I got the confirmation and the finger printing notice and completed finger printing around 10th of june. After that i got a notice to attend for a interview in washington DC office and after i went... Hi friends,
My case is a little strange.

I have applied for citizenship in May 2009 . I got the confirmation and the finger printing notice and completed finger printing around 10th of june.
After that i got a notice to attend for a interview in washington DC office and after i went there on july22nd which was my interview date they informed me that my file has not arrived and they will post me a new noticel

After waiting for few days i got a notice that i did not show up for interview and i have to go to local office and explain them why i did not . I have written them and also went to local office using info pass . I was shocked to hear that my file was in new york which i visited only once and they will get the file to local office and will mail me new notice. After waiting for a month i again went to local office on sep10th , again a shock that the new york office closed my file as i did not show up :eek:.and they said they will call me again for a interview. i did not get any call or letter from them , so i went in october again and the officer wrote some letter and said that i will receive it ASAP. IT is nov20th now after so many trips to local office i am tiered of going there again .

Can any one please let me know if there is a alternative way that i can atleast get my case status .

Please let me know.

Thanks in advance ]]> US Citizenship cshekhar http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=306415 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=306414&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:12:28 GMT I currently work at U.S under TN. I possibly will get an new offer from another company in the coming month. Do I have to go back Canada in person for a new TN? or I could apply for new TN by mail since I am at U.S now. Thank you. I currently work at U.S under TN. I possibly will get an new offer from another company in the coming month. Do I have to go back Canada in person for a new TN? or I could apply for new TN by mail since I am at U.S now.

Thank you. ]]> TN Status redleave http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=306414