http://forums.immigration.com/ Obtaining, correcting and tracking the green card en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:03:41 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.immigration.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://forums.immigration.com/ http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=306298&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:54:09 GMT Hi,

I am GC holder. I overstayed 6 months outside of the USA due to 2 main reasons: 1)I met a woman and got married, 2)health problems. I did not plan to overstay, and never ever planned to abandon the USA but I had to overstay due to reasons above. I definitely will not be staying 1 year, I'm planning to go back soon
I entered the USA in September 2006, left in May 2008, came back September 2008, again left May 2009, hasn't come back yet.
I really worry now that I will have problems with naturalization. Some people say if you overstay 6 months the time resets and you again have to wait for another 5 years to apply for citizenship. Others say if you have mailing address, bank account, credit card, drivers license, filing taxes (all of them I do have) you should not have any problems when applying for citizenship.
I could not find anywhere the exact law regarding my situation so I need an advice from the person who REALLY knows about it. ]]> The Physical Green Card goro http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=306298 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=306257&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:11:05 GMT hi guys iam a Registered Respiratory Therapist from India, holding an Indian Bachelors degree in Respiratory therapy and an Associate degree(ASRT) from USA.a firm in US came forward to file me for H1b visa, but did not proceed further saying that im not eligeble for the same.can any one let me... hi guys

iam a Registered Respiratory Therapist from India, holding an Indian Bachelors degree in Respiratory therapy and an Associate degree(ASRT) from USA.a firm in US came forward to file me for H1b visa, but did not proceed further saying that im not eligeble for the same.can any one let me know if i am eligeble for greencard/work visa to work in US? and what is the procedure? ]]> The Physical Green Card shravz http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=306257 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=306253&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:20:30 GMT Hi all - does anybody have any experience in rescheduling the biometrics (fingerprints and photo) appointment? is it difficult? Does it cause a significant delay in obtaining the GC? Is it worth doing everything possible to keep the original appointment or is it relatively flexible? Thanks a lot! Hi all - does anybody have any experience in rescheduling the biometrics (fingerprints and photo) appointment? is it difficult? Does it cause a significant delay in obtaining the GC? Is it worth doing everything possible to keep the original appointment or is it relatively flexible?
Thanks a lot! ]]> The Physical Green Card angio http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=306253 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=306225&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:55:29 GMT Hi My wife got her GC in Nov 9 2007 She stayed in US for 183 days between Nov 9 2007-Nov 8 2008 She stayed for 90 days between Nov 9 2008- Nov 8 2009. She left for India on July 9 2009. Question: Hi
My wife got her GC in Nov 9 2007

She stayed in US for 183 days between Nov 9 2007-Nov 8 2008

She stayed for 90 days between Nov 9 2008- Nov 8 2009.

She left for India on July 9 2009.

Question:

If she wants to come back to US in Apr 2010 can she enter without any problem?

My son also got his GC in Nov 9 2007.

He stayed stayed in US for 90 days between Nov 9 2007-Nov 8 2008

He stayed in US for 90 days between Nov 9 2008-Nov 8 2009.

He too left along with my wife on July 9 2009.

He is only 9 years old.

Can he enter into US on April 2010 without any immigration issues.


Daughter (who is now 14 years old)

She got her GC only JUne 2009. She too left along with my wife on JUly 9 2009. Can she enter in Apr 2010 without immigration problem?

Pl let me know urgently.

Thanks
Vidya ]]> The Physical Green Card vidya69 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=306225 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=306177&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:24:48 GMT I am an indian citizen with a very long name in passport due to them appending my dad's name to mine. This leads to different agencies truncating the name as they deem fit. My name in my green card, SS card, Drivers license are different truncations of the name.

I recently moved to NY state and am having trouble with the DMV. They want my SS name to match my GC name. I was planning to change my name during n-400 process (4 yrs away still) but I am forced to do that now.

I am assuming that first place to change will be the Indian passport, then GC then other cards.
Any problems one can foresee with this? Is there a better way to do this? Also, does USCIS accept the passport name change as proof enough, or do I have to also go with a court order?

The name I am going to assume will essentially be my passport name minus my dad's name. All my educational records are already based on my shorter name.

Thanks in advance ]]> The Physical Green Card hashitoxicosis http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=306177 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=306124&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:48:41 GMT Hey all I just received my permanent residence card aka green card. It says that the card is suppose to be carried at all times by law. I am just wondering how many people here actually do carry the card with them? For example if you do not carry the card with you do you keep a copy of it... Hey all

I just received my permanent residence card aka green card. It says that the card is suppose to be carried at all times by law. I am just wondering how many people here actually do carry the card with them? For example if you do not carry the card with you do you keep a copy of it with you? Just wondering.

Thanks for looking. ]]> The Physical Green Card flyertekk http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=306124 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=305945&goto=newpost Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:33:37 GMT I am currently living in the Texas on an US visit visa which expired in 2000. I was in the US since 1993 on a student visa, I had a DUI charge, I paid bail and skipped my court hearing and left the US in 1999. In 2000, I returned on a visit visa and overstayed. I am married and have a daughter. ... I am currently living in the Texas on an US visit visa which expired in 2000. I was in the US since 1993 on a student visa, I had a DUI charge, I paid bail and skipped my court hearing and left the US in 1999. In 2000, I returned on a visit visa and overstayed. I am married and have a daughter.

a) Am I eligible for a Green card ?
b) What are my options to being able to legalize my status in the US ?
c) Can anyone on the forum recommend a good lawyer in the Houston area ?
I have spoken to 2 lawyers. One advised me to leave the country, as I had no options. The second said due to my past charge they said it will eventually end up in deportation. The only hope, if I stick around, is some changes towards immigration reform in the senate. I believe the last amensty was 1984, so I shouldn't count on that ..
d) do you have a list of questions that I could ask a lawyer, I feel that I am missing something very importantly, and am torn between leaving my family behind in the US and returning to India or, continuing to stay illegally in the US

thanks in advance for your help. ]]> The Physical Green Card michael77 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=305945 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=305708&goto=newpost Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:57:31 GMT First of-all i want to thank the admin of this forum for this great service and everyone on this sit. My mother recently traveling from canada to US lost her passport and green card. I have already applied for the passport but over here on the forum i see some members have stated that they have... First of-all i want to thank the admin of this forum for this great service and everyone on this sit.

My mother recently traveling from canada to US lost her passport and green card. I have already applied for the passport but over here on the forum i see some members have stated that they have efiled. My question is can i e-file her application and do i have to mail out the documents. I only have a copy of her green card and the new passport and how long does it take for her to travel back.

Please ifsomeone can give me the URL for e-filing
how long it takes for finger printing
can i get a stamp on her passport so she can once again travel
where do i have to mail the copies. ]]> The Physical Green Card shazi201 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=305708 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=305702&goto=newpost Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:37:35 GMT I checked my status on uscis.gov and the decision circle is now blue and this is what is printed below:
"
Decision
On November 2, 2009, 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."

First question : can this also be a denial?
Second question : Should I expect to recieve the card only after the Document Production circle is highlighted? ]]> The Physical Green Card dred http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=305702 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=305570&goto=newpost Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:12:03 GMT Well, I came to the US on F-1 visa and my brother is a US citizen. He is willing to sponsor me, but the only concern I have is how long would it take? would it matter if I am here in the US already? and if I hire an attorney, can he/she make the case go faster? Thank you for the response Well, I came to the US on F-1 visa and my brother is a US citizen. He is willing to sponsor me, but the only concern I have is how long would it take? would it matter if I am here in the US already? and if I hire an attorney, can he/she make the case go faster? Thank you for the response ]]> The Physical Green Card wondering88 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=305570 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=305445&goto=newpost Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:55:40 GMT Hi, Both my mom and my dad submitted I90 to renew their Green Card. My mom sent in five months earlier than my dad. She got her fingerprint appointment soon, and on that date after fingerprinting, she got her temporary 1 year green card with 10 year green card coming by mail 3 month ago. ... Hi,

Both my mom and my dad submitted I90 to renew their Green Card.

My mom sent in five months earlier than my dad. She got her fingerprint appointment soon, and on that date after fingerprinting, she got her temporary 1 year green card with 10 year green card coming by mail 3 month ago.

My dad sent in his I90 2 month ago. According to the USCIS website, they accepted our fingerprint fee on August 31, 2009 an mailed us a notice. We got the notice from the USCIS about the receipt of I90. However, since then, there is no progress. We haven't receive any other notice and when I check my dad's status online, it's still on acceptance. I tried contacting the USCIS by phone but I couldn't get hold of a person because of all the automatic responses.

We don't know if we just have to wait or if there's a way we can find what's going on.

Could someone give us an advice? ]]> The Physical Green Card rubenhan http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=305445 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=305335&goto=newpost Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:59:02 GMT My parents will be immigrating to the US through me (I am not a US Citizen). When can they get their Social Security Number? How long does it take after they get to the US? I am trying to find health care coverage for them but they all require a SS number... Thank you! My parents will be immigrating to the US through me (I am not a US Citizen).
When can they get their Social Security Number? How long does it take after they get to the US?

I am trying to find health care coverage for them but they all require a SS number...

Thank you! ]]> The Physical Green Card e17345 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=305335 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=305296&goto=newpost Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:57:42 GMT Hello, I am a 2009 dv winner and last month I went to USA for activation trip. I was in USA for 2 weeks and went back to my home country. Next time I am planning to go to USA only after ~10 months. Today I got message from my friend, that my GC arrived. But it has a mistake in my name. Instead... Hello,
I am a 2009 dv winner and last month I went to USA for activation trip. I was in USA for 2 weeks and went back to my home country. Next time I am planning to go to USA only after ~10 months.
Today I got message from my friend, that my GC arrived. But it has a mistake in my name. Instead of J, it is written Y in my name. As I understand I have to change the card. How it should be done? Do I need to go back to USA asap, or my friend can do this for me? and what are the steps, and how long it usually takes to replace the card?
Thank You in advance. ]]> The Physical Green Card tureklas999 http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=305296