Immigration Forum / USA Marriage Base / January 2007

This website is a great source of information, for which I am thankful.
I came to the U.S. on F1 visa in 2000 and got an H1-B in 2004, which is
still my visa status. I married an U.S. citizen September '06. My H1-B
visa is up for renewal in Oct. '07 and instead of renewing it, I ...

Hi guys - I believe I heard something about a FBI background check with
a fiance visa.  No problem, don't think either of us has had as much as
a traffic ticket (I should knock wood before I drive again).
Just curious - are they checking me (US citizen) or my fiance or both?

I feel like such a silly moo.  I thought it was 7 years I had to wait to
apply for my citizenship, but it's only 3 years from the date of
marriage.  Argh

Hi, I have questions about my residence status.  I moved to U.S. with a
K1 and I got married last month.  I have already filed the AOS to INS.
My question is do I have to declare non residence in Canada, and when
shall I do that?  For the following Tax return, I will have to ...

I asked several times questions about I765 renewal. Now my old EAD is
approaching expiration and the new one has not come yet (the new one
reaches 90 day mark on Jan 16th, which is 6 days before the old one
expires). My employer has been pushing me to submit the new one and

I can't believe that I stupidly filed for the wrong form!!! :eek: I
filed for a renewal of my green card (I-90) and went for biometrics
today.  It was there that I was told I needed to file for an I-751 (to
remove conditions).  I actually applied too early for this anyway.

My wife was granted conditional status 2 years ago.  She is hispanic and
the INS Officer decided to change her last name to Garcia de Lard.  We
asked why and he stated that this is what they do for Hispanic last
names.  I thought this was completely absurd but did not argue as to ...

What is the case if I move to a a different district after the
naturalization interview and before I take the oath
Likely I'll change jobs soon but I am not sure what will happen if I
change my address to a different district . Can I take the oath on a

Good day all, I'm filling out the i-90 form for my wife. The reason is
to correct my wife's name on her green card. Presently it has her
maiden name on it and she would like to change it to match our name.
Basically she would like <firstname> <Herlastname> - <Mylastname>

AOS pending for almost two years due to namecheck. Have to make a
business trip abroad in two months. Processing time for AP at the
National Center is currently, Sept. 14, 2005, or 4 months. Is it too
late to apply for AP via the regular route? Is filing for an 'emergency

AOS pending due to namecheck for two years. Just received a letter from
the local office stating that "to continue processing your application,
you must go to an INS application support center to have your biometrics
and fingerprints taken." My initial biometrics/fingerprints ...

I'm a US Citizen married to a Canadian woman for two years and living in
Toronto as a PR.  We are considering moving to Florida.  Would the
option of applying for an I-130 be our best route if we plan to only
visit the US to find employment while we wait for immigration?  If I get

So after you have the naturalization interview and it is a success do
they take your green card from you? Or do they take it off you after
your oath ceremony? Or do they not take it from you at all?
Not splitting hairs or anything but are you a USC after the successful

can i work while the renewal for work permit still pending?
i submitted the Renewal around 30 days before experation date. i was
hoping to get my Green card.
thx

Hey guys,
Maybe you know this. I came to the states in Feb., married and did not apply for the adjustment of status. My husband and I thought we will be able to apply for this any time but somebody told us that my adjustment status is expired now and I do not know what to do... :? ...