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Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Apr 3rd 2007, 5:25 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 327
Posted By Petra

Re: Can you just show up at the Chastain Charlotte office?

I have been to the Chastain Office, and as far as I remember,
it is a so-called Application Support Center and all they do there
is take fingerprints.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Mar 27th 2007, 6:44 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,137
Posted By Petra

Re: OT - Last Will and Testament

That would be Holland then, in my case *S*
I'm just visiting with all y'all Britons (how's my Southern coming?)

I am VERY surprised to hear about having wills in each country.
Even though now...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Mar 27th 2007, 5:12 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,137
Posted By Petra

Re: OT - Last Will and Testament

I understand, but in my case that might turn out to be problematic.
Not in case I would perish before my hubby, I would simply leave everything to him.

But in case something fatal would happen...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Mar 27th 2007, 4:27 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,137
Posted By Petra

Re: OT - Last Will and Testament

OK, so a lawyer - as outsider - might be a wise choice but most likely, expensive.
Distant relative maybe a better choice still?

What about leaving the task of executor to the church preacher?...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Mar 27th 2007, 3:17 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,137
Posted By Petra

Re: OT - Last Will and Testament

I like that option; take it or leave it! *S* I also have heard that you should at least leave someone $1.00 so that they can never say they have been overlooked?


So, choosing an executor wisely...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Mar 26th 2007, 5:59 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,137
Posted By Petra

Post OT - Last Will and Testament

Hi Folks!

I am posting my question here because I assume that the readers of this thread consist of 'mixed' marriages, and the issue of last will and testament for 'our kind' could be a little...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jan 9th 2007, 3:27 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 621
Posted By Petra

Re: OT/Great Start to 2007

Congratulations, Gramps! *S*

We have some OT news as well:

Thursday, December 28 2006,
Caroline Elizabeth was born,
That makes for grandchild number two.

We first became grandparents...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Aug 28th 2006, 11:42 pm
Replies: 51
Views: 2,321
Posted By Petra

Re: Girl who broke her J1 terms wants to marry me...what should I do??

I read the story, and while reading it,
in my head I heard alarm bells going off loudly,
along with a troll alarm... Am I the only one?
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Aug 2nd 2006, 11:19 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 753
Posted By Petra

Re: APPROVED! - I-751 filed at VSC in April 2006

Congratulations!
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 21st 2006, 2:11 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,456
Posted By Petra

Re: Naturalization Success-the US has a few more citizens today

Congrats to you both! Nice touch, the presenting of that flag...
Thinking back to our own experiences a couple of months back,
and the emotional roller coaster we were on during the whole ceremony,...
Forum: USA
Jul 13th 2006, 7:01 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,123
Posted By Petra

OT: Test yourself

( Source: http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2005/05/26/55472.htm )

GMAC Insurance just put out the results of a nationwide study, where they had drivers in all 50 states and...
Forum: USA
Jul 13th 2006, 12:04 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,123
Posted By Petra

Re: drivers license

At least you guys didn't have to change the law before being able to get a driver's license, even though I am still proud having been a part in this process, I learned a lot!

Read this and weep...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 7th 2006, 8:25 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 913
Posted By Petra

Re: Last Lap

Good idea!
Another way to have a little bit of fun with it,
once you're familiar with the questions and answers:
Test your US citizen friends, co-workers and gloat *lol*
Have fun!
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 7th 2006, 8:00 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 913
Posted By Petra

Re: Last Lap

Congrats!

Are you in it for a ride all the way?
Then you may want to start thinking
about studying for your upcoming natz test:
http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/exec/natz/natztest.asp

Good...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 7th 2006, 6:16 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 502
Posted By Petra

Re: Change of given name

For what it's worth:

Normally, changes in your personal information are not accepted
by the Dutch government after you have un-registered and left the country.
I gathered all official US and...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 7th 2006, 1:09 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 502
Posted By Petra

Re: Change of given name

Hey Martijn!

If you are on the naturalization track (something I just completed)
then don't do anything yet. At the end of the process, you will be offered
the opportunity to change the spelling...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 6th 2006, 7:59 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 459
Posted By Petra

Re: AILA Lawyer

Yes, thanks... I saw that but I was hoping someone could give me a name.
I am a K-1 'graduate' and I don't know too much about work visas.
Without having talked to the person in question, I'm just...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 6th 2006, 1:56 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 459
Posted By Petra

AILA Lawyer

Hi Guys,

One of our dearest friends contacted me (as an experience-expert) this morning asking advice for an employee.
As far as I can tell the story is kinda complicated, as the employee arrived...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Jun 23rd 2006, 5:25 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 1,961
Posted By Petra

Re: Guess what??

Congrats, Hyper!!
PARTYYYYYY *S*
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
May 2nd 2006, 7:54 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,177
Posted By Petra

Re: AOS Experience - New York

I guess that's a well known Dutch trait *lol*
It doesn't matter! In here, all the details are welcome,
your experience could be of interest to someone else!
Congrats - gefeliciflapstaart!!
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Apr 12th 2006, 7:44 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 744
Posted By Petra

Re: Do we need this huge x-ray envelope at immigration?

*LOL* That jogs my memory, I still have that envelope sitting in my closet somewhere!
Well, you paid for it, so why not keep it? *S* Nice memento!
To transport it easier, I remember I round-lined a...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Apr 12th 2006, 7:36 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 760
Posted By Petra

Re: US passport signature

Anyone?
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Apr 11th 2006, 4:00 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 760
Posted By Petra

Re: US passport signature

Good question!
I also signed my certificate first name - last name
Never even thought about the fact that soon
(I applied for a passport last week)
I need to sign that thing as well...
Mr. F.?...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Apr 11th 2006, 3:49 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 409
Posted By Petra

Re: My Final Interview

Nope, that's it!
Of course, you still need to apply for a US passport, which is a different type of hassle *S*
You can go online, fill out the form and print it (make sure you have the DS11 form)...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Apr 10th 2006, 4:42 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,197
Posted By Petra

Re: Anyone with experience of being asked for more evidence for I-751?

Yes, exactly, I was happy to receive a sign of life *S*
I think I sent them just one copy of our joint bank statement with my original application,
and a copy that showed current payments on our...
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