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mojavetoo said:
I'm in the same situation as I just got word
from the US Consulate in Guangzhou (China) that
they need notification from CIS (Vermont) on
the approval of I-824. They wouldn't accept
my copies of I-485 approvals, and even my
Green Card copy.

So, I'm planning to call them and talk
and then send over documentation about
VISAS BADGER/VISAS SIXTY-SEVEN -- which
is a better and faster alternative.

see http://foia.state.gov/masterdocs/09FAM/0942042PN.PDF
and http://www.immigration.com/newsletter1/dosliasonmet.html
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I plan to do FTJ for my wife in china. I had lawyer sent I-824 out today. Can we keep in touch? Thanks a lot
 
mojavetoo said:
I'm in the same situation as I just got word
from the US Consulate in Guangzhou (China) that
they need notification from CIS (Vermont) on
the approval of I-824. They wouldn't accept
my copies of I-485 approvals, and even my
Green Card copy.

So, I'm planning to call them and talk
and then send over documentation about
VISAS BADGER/VISAS SIXTY-SEVEN -- which
is a better and faster alternative.

see http://foia.state.gov/masterdocs/09FAM/0942042PN.PDF
and http://www.immigration.com/newsletter1/dosliasonmet.html
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How did you get word from Consulate in Guangzhou? By mail or fax? I found it is kind of difficulty. When you sent mail, did you wrote Consulate address in english or Chinese? I am looking forward to your reply. many thanks.
 
ASDFGHJKL123 said:
How did you get word from Consulate in Guangzhou? By mail or fax? I found it is kind of difficulty. When you sent mail, did you wrote Consulate address in english or Chinese? I am looking forward to your reply. many thanks.
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I sent an email via the US Consulate in Guangzhou website:
http://guangzhou.usconsulate.gov/iv/email.html

You can also use fax, but that incurs an international call charge.

When writing to them, I did it in English. And I used Pinyin whenever
information was for address or names.

Lawyers are really dumb and lazy...actually, before your I-485 is
approved, you should ask the VSC to send a cable.
It's free, as I just found out last week :(
(see this page and do a search on I-824:
http://uscis.gov/graphics/fieldoffices/vermont/aboutus.htm)

Since your I-485 is approved, then the I-824 is another
waiting game. But there is the VISAS BADGER system.
I'll update when I get the response from the Guangzhou folks.
 
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Another fellow M'sian :)

sinyoke said:
Thank you for your reply Prince of Jungle and Usnycus.
My home country is Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia.
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How nice...I'm also from K.L. :p

Good luck with your Follow to Join, you should read the earlier
postings on this thread because everything is covered already.
 
mojavetoo said:
I sent an email via the US Consulate in Guangzhou website:
http://guangzhou.usconsulate.gov/iv/email.html

You can also use fax, but that incurs an international call charge.

When writing to them, I did it in English. And I used Pinyin whenever
information was for address or names.

Lawyers are really dumb and lazy...actually, before your I-485 is
approved, you should ask the VSC to send a cable.
It's free, as I just found out last week :(
(see this page and do a search on I-824:
http://uscis.gov/graphics/fieldoffices/vermont/aboutus.htm)

Since your I-485 is approved, then the I-824 is another
waiting game. But there is the VISAS BADGER system.
I'll update when I get the response from the Guangzhou folks.
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I got some information as follows from VSC website, what is within 30 days?My I-485 was approved on May 9 , 2005 and we married on April 22,2005. can I follow "within 30 days" . Many thanks.

Cables/faxes notifying the Consulate of approval will only be sent if the benefit is available within 30 days and the petitioner requests that the cable be sent.
There is no charge for a cable request made at the time of filing the petition
 
mojavetoo said:
I sent an email via the US Consulate in Guangzhou website:
http://guangzhou.usconsulate.gov/iv/email.html

You can also use fax, but that incurs an international call charge.

When writing to them, I did it in English. And I used Pinyin whenever
information was for address or names.

Lawyers are really dumb and lazy...actually, before your I-485 is
approved, you should ask the VSC to send a cable.
It's free, as I just found out last week :(
(see this page and do a search on I-824:
http://uscis.gov/graphics/fieldoffices/vermont/aboutus.htm)

Since your I-485 is approved, then the I-824 is another
waiting game. But there is the VISAS BADGER system.
I'll update when I get the response from the Guangzhou folks.
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Your information is very important. But I found you need enter "Case numbers begin with GUZ" when you send email to consulate in Guangzhou. How did you get Case numbers begin with GUZ. Thanks a lot.
 
Sending Cable from VSC

ASDFGHJKL123 said:
I got some information as follows from VSC website, what is within 30 days?My I-485 was approved on May 9 , 2005 and we married on April 22,2005. can I follow "within 30 days" . Many thanks.

Cables/faxes notifying the Consulate of approval will only be sent if the benefit is available within 30 days and the petitioner requests that the cable be sent.
There is no charge for a cable request made at the time of filing the petition
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Unfortunately, you're too late because your I-485 has been approved.
According to the VSC website:

There is no charge for a cable request made at the time of filing the petition.
(This means you could have asked VSC for a cable to be sent out when your I-485 was filed)

* There is no charge for a cable when requested before adjudication of the application/petition.
(It's free before your I-485 was approved)

# A cable will be sent for consulate notification subsequent to the approval of the application/petition by submitting a properly filed I-824 with fee.
(Since your I-485 has been approved, a cable/fax will be sent out at your request only after the I-824 is approved.) :(

As for the GUZ case number on the email web page,
I just left that field empty. They will reply your email.
 
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mojavetoo said:
Unfortunately, you're too late because your I-485 has been approved.
According to the VSC website:

There is no charge for a cable request made at the time of filing the petition.
(This means you could have asked VSC for a cable to be sent out when your I-485 was filed)

* There is no charge for a cable when requested before adjudication of the application/petition.
(It's free before your I-485 was approved)

# A cable will be sent for consulate notification subsequent to the approval of the application/petition by submitting a properly filed I-824 with fee.
(Since your I-485 has been approved, a cable/fax will be sent out at your request only after the I-824 is approved.) :(


As for the GUZ case number on the email web page,
I just left that field empty. They will reply your email.
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Thanks a lot. I will try to contact consulate. If I get some news, I will put here.
 
Tell me how to handle this case ????????

Hi All,

I am a nurse from India and waiting for my Visa interview as we all heard that a 50,000 new visas for nurses and I think I will get through in that but now I am pregnant and the baby due is first week of September so I am call the for the consulate interview before that what should I do? Should I attend the interview or should I postponed it if I attend how do id include my unborn child the green card how long it will take to include after the birth of my baby. If the consulate interview takes place after the birth of my baby what are the procedures to include my baby? Should I need to send a DS 230 form to NVC or I can directly go to the consulate and attend the interview and pay the visa fee at the consulate. Can any one share me there experience if you have one.
 
US GC living in canada and working in detroit

Hi

I have US green card (US Permanent Resident) living in US currently. I am wondering if it would be possible to move to Windsor for living and commute to Detroit every day to work there.

I DONT HAVE ANY KIND OF ENTRY PERMIT TO CANDA. Still I am wondering if it would be possible to enter and live in canada using the US GC. (I know persons holding US GC can visit canada... but not sure if they can live there).

I am thinking of this because I got US GC and it will take time for my wife to join me in US.

If I can bring my wife to canada using Visitor visa immediately and live along with her in Canada, I can work in US with US GC.

THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP IN ADVANCE GURUS!

-Ansi
 
Hey Guys..

I am ready to File the FTJ... i have all the papers ready except the DS-230..

Does any one here knows whoes information goes there... do i enter my dad's information on the form or my brother's info who is the Beneficiary...

Thanks

Salim
 
Salimj said:
Hey Guys..

I am ready to File the FTJ... i have all the papers ready except the DS-230..

Does any one here knows whoes information goes there... do i enter my dad's information on the form or my brother's info who is the Beneficiary...

Thanks

Salim
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Using this scenrio that your Father has GC and ur brother is following to join.

DS230 is also called 'Applicaion for Immigrant visa and Alien Registeration'
and I haven't gone thorugh yet but reading ds230 form and other related web sites I am sure that DS230 will be filled out by your brother (who is following to join).

Good Luck
 
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Ppl who went through 824 or would be going thorugh


Check this I-824 form posted on USCIS site,

http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/files/I-824.pdf

It seems that the instruciton they are giving is wrong.


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The CIS to send your approved immigrant visa to the U.S.
Department of State's National Visa Center (NVC). Check
Box C. This is to request the CIS to send your approved
immigrant visa to the U.S. Department of State through
the NVC.



The CIS to notify a U.S. Consulate that your status has
been adjusted to permanent resident. Check Box D. This
is to request the CIS to notify a specific U.S. Consulate
that your status has been adjusted to that of a lawful
permanent resident so that your spouse and/or child(ren)
may apply for an immigrant visa. This notification is
available only on following-to-join immigrant relative visas
based on a principal's employment, fiance(e) or diversity
status.


C. The CIS to notify a U.S. Consulate that my status has been adjusted to
permanent resident. Please notify the U.S. Consulate at:


D. The CIS to send my approved immigrant visa to the National Visa Center (NVC).



what do u think?
 
ansi2004 said:
Hi

I have US green card (US Permanent Resident) living in US currently. I am wondering if it would be possible to move to Windsor for living and commute to Detroit every day to work there.

I DONT HAVE ANY KIND OF ENTRY PERMIT TO CANDA. Still I am wondering if it would be possible to enter and live in canada using the US GC. (I know persons holding US GC can visit canada... but not sure if they can live there).

I am thinking of this because I got US GC and it will take time for my wife to join me in US.

If I can bring my wife to canada using Visitor visa immediately and live along with her in Canada, I can work in US with US GC.

THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP IN ADVANCE GURUS!

-Ansi
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Dear friend plz help me out to know where is 'Windsor' and where is 'Detorit' ? in canada or in usa ?


Are you saying u want to live in Canada with ur spouse?

or

U are saying u want to live in UsA but becz ur spouse would be living in Canada so u can cross border using ur GC wihtout canadian visa and u will be working in Canada?

plz give some detail what u are trying to achive so ppl can help u out.


Good Luck
 
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Dear ansi2004,

Here is something more to und. I am not posting to scare u , but to be aware of it and don't do anyting that make ur GC in jeopardize.

First Understand ur rights and liability as GC holder, and also understand the current situation where Border INS have clear policy and tolerance.


http://uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/PermRes.htm

most important is


Maintaining Permanent Residence
Maintaining Permanent Residence You may lose your permanent residence status if you commit an act that makes you removable from the United States under the law in section 237 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. If you commit such an act, you may be brought before the immigration courts to determine your right to remain a Permanent Resident.

You may be found to have abandoned your permanent resident status if you:


Move to another country intending to live there permanently.
Remain outside of the US for more than one year without obtaining a reentry permit or returning resident visa. However in determining whether your status has been abandoned any length of absence from the US may be considered, even if it is less than one year.
Remain outside of the US for more than two years after issuance of a reentry permit without obtaining a returning resident visa. However in determining whether your status has been abandoned any length of absence from the US may be considered, even if it is less than one year.
Fail to file income tax returns while living outside of the US for any period.
Declare yourself a “nonimmigrant” on your tax returns.

Change of Address
You are required to notify us of any change of address within 10 days of that change. Form AR-11 is used for that purpose. You can learn more about change of address requirements is found at "How Do I Report a Change of Address?"

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Hope this would help u out in ur situation. share us detail if u need any feedback.


Good LUck
 
US GC working in US and living in Canada

Dear POJ

Thanks for your reply. I am thinking of living in Windsor, ON in Canada - a city closer to Detroit, MI with a lake separating both these cities.

For work, I am thinking of taking up a job in Detroit, MI since I have a US Green Card.

I thought this would be the best possible situation to live with my wife until my wife gets ger immigrant visa to enter US. Since I will be entering and leaving US for job every day, I assume I am not doing anything wrong to become a candidate for abandoning/removing my GC.

Would this work out? Do I need a separate visitor visa to Canada eventhough I have a US GC in order to be able to cross borders every day?

Would it be easy for My wife to get a visitor visa to canada? She is in India right now.

Thanks for all your help!

-Anis.
 
Dear Anis,

I can und the things u are going through, becz we all are on same boat,


Did you read the "Maintaining Permanent Residence"

using the idea u have would mean u would be leaving US everyday and return again.

Do u think that it would be acceptable for them (USCIS) in current situation?

I believe it may work for u , but for them it would erase some flags.

It would be in ur favor if u crossed border and leave country every 3 months, to be there in Canada. have some vacation there a week and than come back.

Did u married after ur GC approval?











ansi2004 said:
Dear POJ

Thanks for your reply. I am thinking of living in Windsor, ON in Canada - a city closer to Detroit, MI with a lake separating both these cities.

For work, I am thinking of taking up a job in Detroit, MI since I have a US Green Card.

I thought this would be the best possible situation to live with my wife until my wife gets ger immigrant visa to enter US. Since I will be entering and leaving US for job every day, I assume I am not doing anything wrong to become a candidate for abandoning/removing my GC.

Would this work out? Do I need a separate visitor visa to Canada eventhough I have a US GC in order to be able to cross borders every day?

Would it be easy for My wife to get a visitor visa to canada? She is in India right now.

Thanks for all your help!

-Anis.
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Question: PPl who filed FTJ



When u send FTJ initiate request to consulate, do u use address within US to mail consulate or do u send directly overseas consulate.


I leanred the if u are in US u can mail consulate using mailing address within US.


Like that following.

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Where Are We?
Street Address:
American Embassy
Shantipath, Chanakyapuri
New Delhi - 110 021
India

Mailing Address FROM THE UNITED STATES:
Officer-in-Charge
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Department of Homeland Security
American Embassy
Shantipath, Chanakyapuri
New Delhi, India - 110 021

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Have anyone tried?


check this link out

http://uscis.gov/graphics/shared/fieldoffices/overseasoffices/seaalpha.htm



Good Luck
 
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PrinceofJungle said:
Question: PPl who filed FTJ



When u send FTJ initiate request to consulate, do u use address within US to mail consulate or do u send directly overseas consulate.


I leanred the if u are in US u can mail consulate using mailing address within US.


Like that following.

--------------


Where Are We?
Street Address:
American Embassy
Shantipath, Chanakyapuri
New Delhi - 110 021
India

Mailing Address FROM THE UNITED STATES:
Officer-in-Charge
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Department of Homeland Security
American Embassy
Shantipath, Chanakyapuri
New Delhi, India - 110 021

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Have anyone tried?


check this link out

http://uscis.gov/graphics/shared/fieldoffices/overseasoffices/seaalpha.htm



Good Luck
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Unfortunately, this is not the case for FTJ in Guangzhou (China).
The address for the Immigrant Visa Unit is clearly displayed on
the consulate's website.

Perhaps if you checked the Chennai Consulate's website,
you'll notice that USCIS only performs certain functions in India
and Immigrant visas is not one of them.

The USCIS office in Guangzhou does not have anything
to do with Immigrant Visas because at the Consulate,
only Foreign Service Officers adjudicate immigrant cases.
 
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