kmusicguy

Hi everyone. I haven't posted in here in quite some time, but I wanted
to share this bit of good news. My wife and I filed for her removal of
conditions on February 2, 2005. This was through the Nebraska Service
Center, so we expected the usual year or more wait. Boy were we
surprised! Yesterday we got a letter (dated 08-22-05) from the NSC,
which I thought could only be a request for more evidence. It turned
out to be an approval! We were thrilled, to say the least.

I'm not sure why we were approved so fast. I can say though that our
submission was well organized (tabbed and such) and our evidence was
fairly comprehensive, but not so much that they wouldn't dread having
to wade through it all (I believe I counted 46 pages). We didn't submit
any joint utility bills or lease agreement, since we didn't have those.
We did include three notarized affadavits from relatives, doctor bills
for each of us showing the same address, joint bank statements, cards
sent to both of us on special occassions and some photos of us (I
believe we sent 6 of these - color photo copies), among other things.

Good luck to those still waiting for a decision from Nebraska (and
elsewhere). I hope this wasn't a fluke and they're actually moving
faster overall now. Next we'll make the infopass appoint and head to
Detroit. Thanks to everyone for all the great information we get from
this group. I'll continue reading up because we file for citizenship in
february and I'll definitely be posting this on Kamya soon.

John

skg

Wow. That is quick. If I recall correctly, they(NSC) were quoting
"working on August 2004" during the month of July. So it seems they
have covered the next six months of "I-751s" within a month or so.
That is good news if it is true. My I-751 (NOA date of 7/22/05) is
there too. If this is indeed not a fluke, my guess is a few officers
have been moved to adjudicate I-751s from some other petition.
Regards,
S K Ghori [email protected] http://www.vex.net/~skg/

**NOTE**
I have lived in nine different countries. Dual Pakistani and Canadian
citizen, less than 11 months away from qualifying to apply for
US citizenship.

**DISCLAIMER**
I am neither a lawyer nor an immigration consultant. My comments
should NEVER be considered as legal or professional advice as they
are not meant to be such.

[email protected] wrote:
    > Hi everyone. I haven't posted in here in quite some time, but I wanted
    > to share this bit of good news. My wife and I filed for her removal of
    > conditions on February 2, 2005. This was through the Nebraska Service
    > Center, so we expected the usual year or more wait. Boy were we
    > surprised! Yesterday we got a letter (dated 08-22-05) from the NSC,
    > which I thought could only be a request for more evidence. It turned
    > out to be an approval! We were thrilled, to say the least.
    > I'm not sure why we were approved so fast. I can say though that our
    > submission was well organized (tabbed and such) and our evidence was
    > fairly comprehensive, but not so much that they wouldn't dread having
    > to wade through it all (I believe I counted 46 pages). We didn't submit
    > any joint utility bills or lease agreement, since we didn't have those.
    > We did include three notarized affadavits from relatives, doctor bills
    > for each of us showing the same address, joint bank statements, cards
    > sent to both of us on special occassions and some photos of us (I
    > believe we sent 6 of these - color photo copies), among other things.
    > Good luck to those still waiting for a decision from Nebraska (and
    > elsewhere). I hope this wasn't a fluke and they're actually moving
    > faster overall now. Next we'll make the infopass appoint and head to
    > Detroit. Thanks to everyone for all the great information we get from
    > this group. I'll continue reading up because we file for citizenship in
    > february and I'll definitely be posting this on Kamya soon.
    >
    > John

CarlM

Congratulations - there is hope for us 2 year card holders!!

leather

Thanks John for posting that information. I am currently waiting for approval from Nebraska. I haven't been here since AOS and thought I would post my time line for those going through the process in our neck of the woods.

Nebraska Service Center

Filed Nov 12/02
1st NOA Nov 15/02
2nd NOA Mar 24/03
Rec'd consulate pkg Apr 23/03
Sent checklist back Apr 24/03
Rec'd Interview date June 5/03
Enter US June 5/03
Married June 11/03
Rec'd Driver's Licence June 13/03
Filed AOS/EAD June 16/03
Applied for SSN June 16/03
Rec'd SSN Card June 23/03
Rec'd Fingerprint Appointment Letter July 31/03
Fingerprint Appt Aug 11/03
EAD Card and Fingerprints taken
Rec'd AOS Appt letter Sept 12/03
AOS Interview Appt Oct t 20/03
AOS Interview Completed - Success!!!
Green Card received Oct 21/03
Filed Change of Address Card Jul 19/04
Filed I-751 Aug 8/05
Rec'd receipt Aug 11/05 - green card extended 1 year, possible 6-8 months waiting period

Good luck to those starting out.... it can be stressful...but worth it

Fran
Kansas