AOS - I Visa to Greencard process questions!
May 24th 2009, 12:29 am
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Re: AOS - I Visa to Greencard process questions!
The VWT is a method of entering in B-2 status.
Take a look at the Immigration & Nationality Act for the definitions at section 101(a)(15)(B) and 101(a)(15)(I). I suggest you might want to read an old BIA case from the 70's entitled Matter of Hosseinpour.
Please note that although I am a lawyer, I am not your lawyer.
Good luck, my friend.
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May 24th 2009, 1:14 am
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There are so many 'immigration lawyers' in New York. I have met with a couple, but have yet to find one that doesn't make me feel like they are just trying to get $1000+ out of me. I've found the whole process a bit disheartening.
Do you guys think I need a lawyer to do this? Or can I do it myself?
I'm torn between wanting to get it done properly and efficiently / getting ripped off by someone who just puts some paper in the post for me.
Any thoughts? Did you all use lawyers or do it yourself?
Thanks,
Nicola
Do you guys think I need a lawyer to do this? Or can I do it myself?
I'm torn between wanting to get it done properly and efficiently / getting ripped off by someone who just puts some paper in the post for me.
Any thoughts? Did you all use lawyers or do it yourself?
Thanks,
Nicola
Whether or not you use a lawyer is up to you. There may or may not be a complicating factor there. You may or may not get the DAO from Hell as an interviewing officer. Sometimes, it is just a comfort factor.
On the fee, lawyers like to get paid for their work.
May 24th 2009, 3:33 am
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You guys are all so helpful. Thank you so much Rene, Ian and meauxna
I am not against hiring an attorney, but I have yet to find one that I feel I can trust and is not just reeling off general answers, or making me feel like I am just there to hand them a check. Does anyone have anyone to recommend in the NY / NJ area?
Nicola
I am not against hiring an attorney, but I have yet to find one that I feel I can trust and is not just reeling off general answers, or making me feel like I am just there to hand them a check. Does anyone have anyone to recommend in the NY / NJ area?
Nicola
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May 24th 2009, 9:12 am
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Sorry if my comment seemed harsh - it came across poorly. I really have just yet to find one I trust in my meeting them - I am certain if I found one I felt comfortable with it would be money well spent.
Nicola
May 24th 2009, 11:25 am
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Jul 16th 2009, 2:33 pm
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This is an organization question on printing and putting together my package.
Do I leave the applications loose or staple them together? put them in seperate envelopes to each other inside one big envelope?
I've never seen an ACCO fastener in my life (I had to google it to see what it was) I assume bulldog clips are ok?!
How did you all put your AOS packages together?
I read the tips below which are very helpful but not conclusive...
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/usc...0045f3d6a1RCRD
Thanks!
Do I leave the applications loose or staple them together? put them in seperate envelopes to each other inside one big envelope?
I've never seen an ACCO fastener in my life (I had to google it to see what it was) I assume bulldog clips are ok?!
How did you all put your AOS packages together?
I read the tips below which are very helpful but not conclusive...
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/usc...0045f3d6a1RCRD
Thanks!
Jul 16th 2009, 3:21 pm
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I stapled pages together if it was a multi-page form - for example, I stapled the 4 pages of the G-325A together, I stapled the multiple pages of the I-485 together.
Then I held the form and all backup evidence together with a bulldog clip.
I used a separate envelpe for each application, and then put all those envelopes into one big envelope for mailing.
Rene
Then I held the form and all backup evidence together with a bulldog clip.
I used a separate envelpe for each application, and then put all those envelopes into one big envelope for mailing.
Rene
Jul 16th 2009, 5:14 pm
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lfuk,
I did essentially the same as N, except that I held all the applications together with yet another, bigger, bulldog clip rather than putting them in separate envelopes.
Regards, JEff
I did essentially the same as N, except that I held all the applications together with yet another, bigger, bulldog clip rather than putting them in separate envelopes.
Regards, JEff
I stapled pages together if it was a multi-page form - for example, I stapled the 4 pages of the G-325A together, I stapled the multiple pages of the I-485 together.
Then I held the form and all backup evidence together with a bulldog clip.
I used a separate envelpe for each application, and then put all those envelopes into one big envelope for mailing.
Rene
Then I held the form and all backup evidence together with a bulldog clip.
I used a separate envelpe for each application, and then put all those envelopes into one big envelope for mailing.
Rene
Jul 17th 2009, 1:26 pm
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Hi guys, and thanks for the tips!
I was just getting DH to check his G-325A form over for mistakes. In the address section, I put his family home in NJ, and then the last 2 apartments he has lived with me at in NY, where he also works.
He is registered to vote and pays his taxes from his family home, but physically lives with me, and has done for the last year and a half. We do go back on the weekend from time to time to his family home.
I'm a bit confused as to what to put for the addresses (and now on the other forms too...) Because we do live together, but...
help please?!
I was just getting DH to check his G-325A form over for mistakes. In the address section, I put his family home in NJ, and then the last 2 apartments he has lived with me at in NY, where he also works.
He is registered to vote and pays his taxes from his family home, but physically lives with me, and has done for the last year and a half. We do go back on the weekend from time to time to his family home.
I'm a bit confused as to what to put for the addresses (and now on the other forms too...) Because we do live together, but...
help please?!
Jul 17th 2009, 2:50 pm
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lfuk,
The question does not ask for one's address, it asks for their place of residence.
The answer to both questions may take the same form, so be sure to read carefully and answer the question that is asked.
Regards, JEff
The question does not ask for one's address, it asks for their place of residence.
The answer to both questions may take the same form, so be sure to read carefully and answer the question that is asked.
Regards, JEff
Hi guys, and thanks for the tips!
I was just getting DH to check his G-325A form over for mistakes. In the address section, I put his family home in NJ, and then the last 2 apartments he has lived with me at in NY, where he also works.
He is registered to vote and pays his taxes from his family home, but physically lives with me, and has done for the last year and a half. We do go back on the weekend from time to time to his family home.
I'm a bit confused as to what to put for the addresses (and now on the other forms too...) Because we do live together, but...
help please?!
I was just getting DH to check his G-325A form over for mistakes. In the address section, I put his family home in NJ, and then the last 2 apartments he has lived with me at in NY, where he also works.
He is registered to vote and pays his taxes from his family home, but physically lives with me, and has done for the last year and a half. We do go back on the weekend from time to time to his family home.
I'm a bit confused as to what to put for the addresses (and now on the other forms too...) Because we do live together, but...
help please?!
Jul 17th 2009, 5:14 pm
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ie his mailing address is in NJ, where his important mail gets sent, and his place of residence is in NY where he sleeps, eats and basically, lives/ resides?
Thanks again, I really just want to get this right!
Jul 17th 2009, 5:36 pm
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lfuk,
The I-864 does not give "options".
- for the sponsored immigrant it asks specifically for mailing address
- for the sponsor it asks specifically for mailing address and (not or), the place of residence if different from the mailing address.
As I said, "be sure to read carefully".
Regards, JEff
The I-864 does not give "options".
- for the sponsored immigrant it asks specifically for mailing address
- for the sponsor it asks specifically for mailing address and (not or), the place of residence if different from the mailing address.
As I said, "be sure to read carefully".
Regards, JEff
The I-864 gives 2 options - mailing address and place of residence - is this the sort of definition you are trying to explain?
ie his mailing address is in NJ, where his important mail gets sent, and his place of residence is in NY where he sleeps, eats and basically, lives/ resides?
Thanks again, I really just want to get this right!
ie his mailing address is in NJ, where his important mail gets sent, and his place of residence is in NY where he sleeps, eats and basically, lives/ resides?
Thanks again, I really just want to get this right!
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Jul 17th 2009, 9:32 pm
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lfuk,
The I-864 does not give "options".
- for the sponsored immigrant it asks specifically for mailing address
- for the sponsor it asks specifically for mailing address and (not or), the place of residence if different from the mailing address.
As I said, "be sure to read carefully".
Regards, JEff
The I-864 does not give "options".
- for the sponsored immigrant it asks specifically for mailing address
- for the sponsor it asks specifically for mailing address and (not or), the place of residence if different from the mailing address.
As I said, "be sure to read carefully".
Regards, JEff
I was using the I-864 trying to define residence/mailing address and how it relates to my husband's situation.
does anyone else have any idea?
Jul 17th 2009, 10:01 pm
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lsuk,
If this question is going back to the G-325A, the questions seems quite clear - "Applicant's residence last five years."
You've written in your posts, "physically lives with me" and "we do live together"
What are you confused about?
Regards, JEff
If this question is going back to the G-325A, the questions seems quite clear - "Applicant's residence last five years."
You've written in your posts, "physically lives with me" and "we do live together"
What are you confused about?
Regards, JEff
Jul 17th 2009, 10:24 pm
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You've cleared it up, thank you!