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    Reentry Permit - Can you leave between filing I-131 and the biometrics?

    In case of urgent traveling before you get your bio appointment letter. You can schedule quick appointment with an immigration officer through infopass. The immigration officer will write your name and adress on a template of an appointment letter. Then, you can have your Bio taken ASAP in a...
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    Have my Interview coming and I am pregnant!!!

    Hello Merry, Please read this important Blog entry. http://forums.immigration.com/entry.php?224-Green-Card-holder-parents-bringing-to-US-a-child-born-outside-USA
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    Need Advice Urgently: Is A# needed for filing re-entry permit?

    Your A# is composed with an "A" and the 9 digits of your <Registration number> on your IMMIGRANT VISA. It should be Axxx-xxx-xxx You can apply for a reentry permit with your temporary I-551 ( IMMIGRANT VISA)
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    DV - tax !

    Once you become a LPR (even on December 31, 2009) your are required by US law to fill in your FY-2009 Taxes on your world wide income to IRS before April 15, 2010.
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    Have my Interview coming and I am pregnant!!!

    Hello Merry, First of all, congratulations for your pregnancy. Here is my advise. BEFORE GIVING BIRTH TO YOUR BABY 1- Get the Immigration visa (IV) 2- Go to the US ASAP to activate your Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) status at the POE. 3- Go to the SSA to request your Social Security Card (2...
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    extended stay out of US

    USCIS allows you to travel out of US for temporary visit up to 1 year. 7 months should not be a problem. But always tell the truth, CBP has all your travelling records.
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    FY2010 Tax return for new Resident

    Thank you so much for this good advice Nelsona.
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    FY2010 Tax return for new Resident

    I'am a U.S. LPR since Nov 1, 2009. Should I declare my wages from Nov.1 to Dec.31, 2009 on < 2009 Individual Income Tax Return > or I have to wait to fill later for the FY2010 Tax return? Thank you for your advise.
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    Fiscal Year calendar VS Civil Year calendar

    I need your advice on the calendar to consider when calculating the time spent abroad to avoid the revokation of my GC. I am aware that I shouln't stay abroad for more than 6 month in a year. But what calendar to take into consideration? the Fiscal year (1 oct, to 30 sept) or the civil year...
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    Where is my A number? And what exactly is supposed to happen at the POE?

    Your A-Number is on your IMMIGRANT VISA under <Registration Number>. Just add an A at the front of the number.
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    Where is my A number? And what exactly is supposed to happen at the POE?

    Your A-Number is on your IMMIGRANT VISA under <Registration Number>. Just add an A at the front of the number.
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    Q. to experienced winners - to do list after reciving the stamp in the passport

    Once your are "admited" at the POE :D, your are free to take the next plane back to your home land. But beware not to stay longer than 6 month away from USA.
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    address for DV

    aniretake, The son of your friend can fill the DV-2011 application form with his mother adress in USA. There is not a particular rule that must be applied to the petitionner address.
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    new application

    zagwa, All regions were CURRENT for DV-2009. Be confident, you will get a chance for an interview. Besides, you can apply for DV-2011. You are allow to apply until you get an IV. Good luck
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    Dv_2009 from senegal

    Challenger2009, "la chance n'a qu'un seul cheveux", remue ciel et terre pour passer l'interview avec ton épouse. Ce conseil vaut de l'or! Both of you must get the IV before September 30,2009. Otherwise, it will take at least 5 years before she can join you in USA as LPR.
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    Affidavit of support

    truffy, You better have an Affidavit of support (form I-134) as a back up plan.
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    questions french winners.

    bonno, Affidavit of support = have a sponsor (USC or LPR) FYI, the Education requirement (Baccalaureat) only apply to the DV Principal Applicant (PA), not to any beneficary. I believe that the Affidavit of support (form I-134) is not a strict requirement if you can proove a good financial...
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    Some advice please

    Do not postpone your interview. You may complete your Police certificate later. The Embassy will just delay the date of your visa issuance until you provide them with the missing Police Certificate. Ask someone scan the police certificate and sent it to you by e-mail before your interview date...
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    questions french winners.

    I also believe that the Consulate take everything into consideration: Your qualification, your potentiality to get a good job (and pay taxes), how good is your English...etc. In fact, the main question is not only money related, but you better find someone to provide you with an Affidavit of...
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