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18th May 2013, 06:50 AM

Jackolantern replied to a thread N-400 Question in US Citizenship

They want you to list all the children you EVER had, anywhere in the world: biological or adopted or stepchildren, inside or outside the US, before...

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17th May 2013, 08:58 AM

Jackolantern replied to a thread Change of address on landing without asking me?? in The Physical Green Card

They're going to send the GC and SSN to the address you gave at the interview.

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16th May 2013, 08:28 PM

Jackolantern replied to a thread waiting for a decision after 1.5 yrs of application in US Citizenship

Make an Infopass appointment to inquire about your case. When you are there, say that it's much more than 120 days since your June 2012 interview...

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16th May 2013, 07:21 PM

Jackolantern replied to a thread Reentry Permit Processing Time in Life After The Green Card

For the first reentry permit, approval is almost automatic. So you can just write "personal reasons" and it will get approved. If you can't...

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16th May 2013, 06:36 PM

Jackolantern replied to a thread Requesting Citizenship after almost 20 years in the USA - N-400 Form issue in US Citizenship

If you have an accurate record of the past 5 years, and can give approximate dates for some of the trips beyond 5 years along with an explanation,...

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16th May 2013, 04:17 PM

Jackolantern replied to a thread MOM GC Applied and under processing -- Can she stay in US in Family Based Green Cards - Through Marriage or a Relative

I don't know specifically about India, but in most countries it is possible to get a birth certificate when you're no longer a resident, by having a...

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16th May 2013, 08:46 AM

Jackolantern replied to a thread Reentry Permit Processing Time in Life After The Green Card

On the permit application you can just write "personal reasons". It's at the port of entry where you may be questioned in more detail. Start...

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15th May 2013, 11:39 PM

Jackolantern replied to a thread Reentry Permit Processing Time in Life After The Green Card

They will receive the application in a few days after you mail it. Next day if you send it by overnight mail. Approval will take weeks or months,...

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15th May 2013, 10:33 PM

Jackolantern replied to a thread Application for 2nd re-entry permit in Life After The Green Card

Yes, as long as you're in the US when you file the application, and show up for biometrics a few weeks later.

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15th May 2013, 05:36 PM

Jackolantern replied to a thread After I-30 has been filed by my wife in the USA can I visit her while waiting? in Family Based Green Cards - Through Marriage or a Relative

Is she a US citizen or green card holder? Do you already have a US visa?

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15th May 2013, 12:32 PM

Jackolantern replied to a thread Reentry Permit Processing Time in Life After The Green Card

Yes, if you're not there to check the mail yourself. But remember you need to be in the US when you apply for the permit, including when USCIS...

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15th May 2013, 11:19 AM

Jackolantern replied to a thread Marriage to GC (obtained 12 months ago) in Family Based Green Cards - Through Marriage or a Relative

He'll have to travel back to the UK and wait, for two reasons: (1) If he uses the visa waiver to enter the US, he won't be eligible for adjustment of...

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15th May 2013, 08:40 AM

Jackolantern replied to a thread No Marriage Certificate- Applying I-130 for my father only as my mom passed away a few years back in Family Based Green Cards - Through Marriage or a Relative

If they were officially married, it should be possible to get a marriage certificate issued by the government of the town/state/country where the...

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15th May 2013, 08:36 AM

Jackolantern replied to a thread How long does take to get a green card after Biometrics done for USC's Dad? in Family Based Green Cards - Through Marriage or a Relative

You haven't had your wedding yet? Does that mean you're applying for a green card NOT based on marriage? Or is your wedding in June ceremonial-only...

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15th May 2013, 08:32 AM

Jackolantern replied to a thread How long does take to get a green card after Biometrics done for USC's Dad? in Family Based Green Cards - Through Marriage or a Relative

That's not true for travel with H1B/H4/L1/L2 visas.

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15th May 2013, 08:28 AM

Jackolantern replied to a thread Do they wait to complete 5 year for the interview date? in US Citizenship

The interview can happen before the 5 years are complete, but not the oath.

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14th May 2013, 04:59 PM

Jackolantern replied to a thread Citizenship Eligibility Assistance in US Citizenship

5 years ago was May 14, 2008. Count the number of days you've been inside the US since then; it needs to be at least 913 days.

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14th May 2013, 03:36 PM

Jackolantern replied to a thread Immediate relatives: Parent(s) of my wife, a US citizen, but doesn't work. Can she sponsor? in Family Based Green Cards - Through Marriage or a Relative

Yes, she can sponsor her parents, but she'll need you to file I-864A to pledge your income as a household member, or somebody else to file I-864 as a...

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14th May 2013, 02:08 PM

Jackolantern replied to a thread Reentry Permit Processing Time in Life After The Green Card

You can get email notification of when they receive your application, but not for the fingerprint notice. No. Yes, it will be on or after...

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14th May 2013, 01:38 PM

Jackolantern replied to a thread surrender the green card. in Life After The Green Card

If you've spent more than a total of 4 years outside the US in the past 5 years, the reentry permit will be limited to 1 year. If you can't get a...

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14th May 2013, 08:30 AM

Jackolantern replied to a thread Do unemployed , elderly parents need to file Tax Return in Family Based Green Cards - Through Marriage or a Relative

What matters as far as filing US tax returns is concerned is whether their income is below the taxable threshold for the US. And even if their...

3 replies | 332 view(s)

13th May 2013, 07:24 PM

Jackolantern replied to a thread Question on I 420 (applying GC for bro and sis) in Family Based Green Cards - Through Marriage or a Relative

I-864 must be filed by the same person who filed the I-130. If the income of the petitioner is insufficient, other people may file I-864A or...

5 replies | 350 view(s)

13th May 2013, 06:44 PM

Jackolantern replied to a thread EB2 I140 approved , H1B extension beyond 6 years in US Citizenship

You can get stamping immediately based on the 2 months remaining of your 6 years, but the H1B extensions beyond 6 years require that the I-140 or...

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13th May 2013, 06:39 PM

Jackolantern replied to a thread automatic citizenship for Children in US Citizenship

Good. The court order to should resolve the name confusion and convince them to issue the passport quickly.

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13th May 2013, 04:42 PM

Jackolantern replied to a thread Filling with current employer, even though new H1-B was issued in General I-485 and Related Issues

That's a different situation. In the example, you enter with a visa for X, then work for X, then change to Y within the US. That's OK because you...

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13th May 2013, 04:00 PM

Jackolantern replied to a thread Filling with current employer, even though new H1-B was issued in General I-485 and Related Issues

So you entered with a visa for company B, but went to work for company A without working for B after entering with B's visa? If that's what you...

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13th May 2013, 03:49 PM

Jackolantern replied to a thread Reentry Permit Processing Time in Life After The Green Card

1) About 2-4 weeks after you apply, you should receive an appointment notice in the mail for fingerprinting. 2) The appointment date is generally...

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13th May 2013, 02:22 PM

Jackolantern replied to a thread Email notice after delivering the N-400 application in US Citizenship

Did you request email updates by submitting form G-1445?

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13th May 2013, 12:31 AM

Jackolantern replied to a thread married to us citizen for 15 years but never applied for green card in Family Based Green Cards - Through Marriage or a Relative

If approved, you will get a 10-year green card without the conditions. However, in order to be approved, be prepared to dig up some old evidence....

1 replies | 372 view(s)

12th May 2013, 10:13 PM

Jackolantern replied to a thread EB2 I140 approved , H1B extension beyond 6 years in US Citizenship

Eligibility for H1B extensions beyond 6 years requires that the labor certification or I-140 was filed at least a year ago. So your eligibility for...

5 replies | 344 view(s)

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