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Hi Gunt, Thanks for your reply. I imagine the switch is now from looking at citizenship to maintaining the green card. Just a question, where did you get the information on back to back trips? I can imagine they wouldn't be viewed favourably, but there's also a number of mitigating factors. I...

Thanks everyone, I'll be sure to update my address with them when I'm back in the States. Quick question, would it pay to have a postal address (eg PO box), or a physical one?

Hi there, I thought I'd keep this in a separate thread, but I have a question about keeping your records up to date with UCIS. In an oversight, I haven't kept UCIS informed of my various addresses in the States. I lived at one place in NJ for a while, then moved to California. Within...

Hi there, Back in 2009 I was lucky enough to get a DV visa, and moved to America from New Zealand in October that year. I was in the country until November 2010, when I moved back after a 7.2 earthquake in my hometown. I came back again in February/March 2011 trying to drum up work, but left...

Hi all, As at two weeks ago, I landed and finally became a legal permanent resident! If it weren't for the help of a host of board regulars here, I would not have gotten this far, so thankyou to all those people. I have read the Welcome to America guide cover to cover, but I still feel...

Great, thankyou la1. From what I can gather, despite what they say, trips shorter than 12 months do not need anything special done about them. I will have to enrol with selective service and continue to file tax returns should I need to leave the country, but when they reserve the right to...

Hi there, I am just wondering, upon receiving the green card, how long would it take to establish residency? What are the requirements to maintain your standing as a permanent resident? How long can you spend outside the country, is this strictly defined or does it operate in a grey area...

Hi Igmu and DJS! Thanks for all your help throughout the thread. :)

Rightio, all sent off as at Wednesday 21st May. I didn't use tracked mail, opting for an option where someone didn't have to sign. I've been reading about case numbers, being Oceanian and 7xx, what does that mean? The next step, it comes October onward right? I've also read about a visa...

Hi all, Thanks again for reassuring me. djs007, if you don't mind, I have a query. Did the consulate tell you that? I haven't actually spent 6 consecutive months in Australia, and even including breaks, I fall just under 6 months stay in Australia on this passport. Think it would still apply...

Hi all, thanks for your helpful replies! Going forward with my application, just one question remains... 4) In the DS-230 Part 1, Question 10 asks for the address of a permanent address where I intend to live. Would it still be appropriate to put an address, even if I don't intend to live...

Hi there, I recently received notification of my successful application and shortlisting for a DV-2009 visa. I have before me a whole pile of forms and very little in the way of knowledge on the DV visa process. I've read over the forms a couple of times and have acquainted myself with the...