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    Counter reset and re-entry permit issues

    I got my GC in july 2013 with my family of 5 and after 2 weeks in US, we all went back to Canada where me and my daughter are studying. We did not ask for a re-entry permit at that time. In 2 weeks, it will be a year that we left US. So, my questions are: - If we go back to US before the...
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    Immigrant Fee - How to find out the A-Number and the Department of State (DOS) Case ID number

    You can find the A-number by reading her visa. Below IV Case Number, you will see Registration Numer. This number is her A-number. The A-number should be 9 digits including the A. If it is 8 digits, just add a "0" between A and the following number. To get the DOS ID number, your mom needs to...
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    DV-2013 Under Administrative Processing

    Cheers Gabam. Congratulations for your visa. Now the stress is gone.
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    DV-2013 Under Administrative Processing

    Absolutely correct. Gabam, with all the people here including myself praying for you, I am sure you will be fine. You will get the visa. be confident till the last minute.
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    DV-2013 Under Administrative Processing

    I am in North America and it is 4:36 pm. The game is over and Barcelona won 4-0 with Messi scoring 3. Good Night!!!
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    DV-2013 Under Administrative Processing

    Gabam, you have been so remarkable during the last several days. Don't let yourself down because of the few last steps ahead. I know this visa is very important to you but do not forget God. He is the only one who knows actually what is going on. Please don't do too much. This visa is yours...
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    DV 2013 AOS Only

    Hexa, Please don't change your interview date. Today is september 18th, meaning less than 2 weeks before the end of FY 2013. As others have said, go to the interview with the documents you have. The risk of missing the deadline is higher than being denied because of the missing of original BC...
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    2013 DV Australian winners

    JESSJAMES, my understanding is that any non US-citizen is obliged to let USCIS know about the change of address within 10 days except for certain categories (diplomats, traveling abroad, etc.). Please read the information here...
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    Arriving to the USA next month with a DV package, need advice on the steps!

    You do not need to apply for the green card. What you need to do is to pay the USCIS fees of 165$ if you have not done so already. The information to pay USCIS fees is here...
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    Dv 2013 kenyan selectees report here!!!!

    Hi enoo, congratulations. I am glad everything turned out fine with your interview. As Britsimon has said, it is good to be over prepared than not at all. You see how easy was your interview? Now to answer your question with registration with USCIS, just add a "0" to your A-numer just after...
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    Few question on EDV 2014

    To be qualified for the DV lottery, you need to have either 2 years work experience or high school diploma. You have your high school diploma, so you are good to go. But make sure you have all the requirements to qualify with your high school diploma as some embassies/consulates have specific...
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    Dv 2013 kenyan selectees report here!!!!

    Yes, that's it.
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    Post GC Process

    Yes, Jackolantern! mrohit78's mother has to pay this fee before a green card can be issued. Her I-551 stamp serves as temporary green card but once it expires she won't be able to travel with it. Then the only means for her to prove that she is permanent resident is the physical GC. I could not...
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    Post GC Process

    Since February 2013, USCIS instituted a new immigration fee of 165$ to be paid before (recommended) you travel to the US or upon entry before a green card is produced. Failure to pay will result in no green card issuance. So make sure your mother has paid this fee, otherwise she won't get any...
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    Finaly i did it

    Yves04, this is what I got about Kenya police certificate: If you are not a citizen of Kenya Present an original or a certified copy of your passport with documentary proof of residence in Kenya Pay the fees of KSH 1000 All applications should be submitted to: Divisional CID offices for the...
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    The Journey Starts

    Hi Momo1980, the best thing to do in your case, will be to walk to a SSA in your area to request your number. You can fill the form online or at the office. It took me a week after I got to the US to get our SSNs. I just walked to the office the next day we arrived. For the physical green card...
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    Urgent question abt expiry of visa

    As long as you enter US within (not outside) your immigration visa (IV) expiration time frame, you are OK. Meaning, if your IV expires in September 15, 2013, and you travel to US before that date, there is no problem. I don't think that an immigration officer will let you in if you arrive at the...
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    need helps "error in my forms DS-230

    As Sm1smom pointed out, you need to give more details for us to be able to guide you. But I just want to add that if the country of chargeability you indicated on your eDV form (prior to your selection) and the country you indicated on your DS-230 (after your selection) are not in the same...
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    Change of address

    Thanks Jackolantern. It is really appreciated.
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    Change of address

    I understand that LPRs have to notify USCIS of their change of address. Do they still have to do it even though their are not in the US (living abroad) and they have no pending case with USCIS? Thanks for your reply!
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