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    I-864 vs I-864EZ

    This is a CP case. I am applying for both of my parents and am not able to decide which form should I choose - I-864 or I-864EZ. Here is the snippet from NVC: Complete I-864EZ if All three of the following are true: You filed a Form I-130 petition for your relative, and there is only one...
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    Consular Processing Vs Adjustment of Status

    Hi Friends, I recently became USC and wanted to start on GC for my parents. However, I am little confused on which way to proceed. My parents have multiple entry vistior visa that will be valid for another 5 years. They went back from US just 3 weeks back (little b4 my oath ceremony) and...
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    Proof of living with an USC spouse

    I have the interview within a week and I am wondering what would be a good prrof that I am still married and living with my USC spouse. USCIS did not specify on what exact document they want to see. I would think a tax return is a good document. But, isn't it kind of old this late in the...
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    Stuck in Name Check Again?

    I sent my N400 few days back and I am hoping that processing will take normal time. My GC application was stuck in name check for more than 2 years. Eventually, I had to file a lawsuit to get my GC. How likely it is that I will be stuck again? Has anyone gone through this? I am keeping my...
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    Tax Documents

    In the document checklist for the documents to be submitted with N-400, there is item#4 under the heading "If you are applying for Naturalization on the basis of marriage to a U.S. citizen" 4. Documents referring to you and your spouse: • Tax returns, bank accounts, leases, mortgages, or...
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    Name Change Dilemma

    I intend to change my name and it is not based on marriage or anything. I just don't like my last name (let's say). I have been doing some reading and kind of stuck. To summarize, I guess there are 2 possibilities: 1. Submit a petition to the local court for name change with ~$300 fee...
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    Naturalization Certificate

    My wife is a US citizen and she has US passport. Now, it is almost time for me to submit my N-400. We were searching for her Naturalization Certificate to obtain the citizenship date to be filled in my N-400. We could not locate the certificate and started to think that it was taken when we...
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    GC in lieu of Visa

    I have heard that one can visit some countires on US GC. i.e., If I have US green card , I don't need to apply visa to enter Canada. Are there any other such countries? Mexico?
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    Citizenship without GC?

    Hello Friends, Form the following post, I got a hint that one can apply for the citizenship after three years of marriage irrespective of GC approved or not. Did I understand wrong? Can anyone explain? Do we have more info around this among our experts...
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    Filing Lawsuit - My experience

    As planned, I have filed the lawsuit for the unreasonable delay in processing of my I485 due to pending name check. Preparation: Needless to say, almost all the information I got was from this forum. I will always be very thankful to the gurus here. The case preparation was easy when I start...
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    If I have moved, which court should I send mandamus to?

    I had sent my initial forms to San Jose (CA) District Office in May 2004. Had the interview in October 2004 at the same office. The officer said the case is approved pending name check and he won't be transferring our file to Phoenix (AZ) where we have moved since then. However, he did update...
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    Mandamus suit - some info

    As posted earlier, I have initiated my preparaion for the madamus legal complaint. Here are my findings so far. I am not 100% sure about these. So, any comment/modification from more experienced members will add value. There is no application form to fill in. I just need to write a complaint...
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    Condition on GC

    I understand that when marriage is less than 2 years old, only coditional GC is granted. I have 2 questions regarding it: 1. In my case, we are married for more than 2 years now and have not received GC yet (NC pending). Will I get conditional GC just because we applied couple of months after...
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    Writ of Mandamus - Instructions and Procedure

    After I posted my dates on this forum, I have received enough encouragement for Writ of Mandamus. I am all set to prepare the paper work. Can anybody help with these: 1. Can I do it myself or I have to get in touch with an attorney? I know this is subjective question. But, I don't really mind...
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    Does 1447 (b) apply to pending name check for GC?

    I read in some citizenship threads that after 120 days of waiting on name check, law 1447 (b) can be used to sue USCIS. Doew that apply to GC cases as well? Just wondering.
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    What does experts say? Wait more?

    I am kind of getting restless now. My name check has been pending for 2 years now. I talked to the local USCIS office, Congressman's office and Senator's office. All of them tell me that this long wait is NOT unusual. However, posts on this forum suggest otherwise. I am in kind of dilemma. I...
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    Registering to USCIS

    I am in california and have filed for AOS through marriage to US citizen. However, I don't know my WAC number. I have alien number though. Can I register to USCIS website and can check the status. If not, how do I determine my WAC number?
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    Checking status online. WAC??

    I filed couple of foms together - I130, I485, AP, EAD, etc. The current status is - I have got EAD and AP. Also, I have received appointment lettert for FP. I don't have any WAC** number that is required to check the status online or on telephone. I just have the alien number. As I see many...
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