USCIS - Proposed Rule for I-551 Permanent Resident Card without Expiration Date

aussiewench · 08-22-07, 08:34 PM

Press Release
August 22, 2007
Permanent Resident Cards Without Expiration Dates Must Be Replaced
USCIS Proposes Rule Setting 120-day Replacement Period

USCIS Fact Sheet
August 22, 2007

Proposal to Require Replacement of Permanent Resident Cards Without an Expiration Date

A Permanent Resident Card is evidence that the person to whom it was issued is a permanent resident of the United States, with the right to live and work in the U.S. Permanent residents are required to carry their cards, often called “green cards,” at all times while in the United States.

Since August 1989, Permanent Resident Cards have been issued with a ten-year validity period, at which point the cardholder is required to apply to renew the card. Renewal is an opportunity to update the photograph and other biometrics on the card. It also means that the cardholder has a modern, more secure card, and that fewer different versions are in circulation.
Prior to August 1989, “green cards” were issued with no expiration date. Cards issued prior to 1977 were recalled some time ago. Cards issued between 1977 and 1989 are still in circulation.

The newest of the remaining cards without an expiration date is almost 18 years old; the oldest among that group is 30. To ensure that the Permanent Resident Cards in circulation effectively serve their purpose as proof of identity and work-authorized status, USCIS now proposes to require lawful permanent residents to replace cards without an expiration date and terminate the validity of these cards.

At right is an example of the older cards that USCIS would like to terminate. The simplest way to determine if your card is the subject of the proposed rule is to look at the front of your card and see if it does not contain an expiration date.

Under the proposed rule published in the Aug. 22, 2007 Federal Register, affected cardholders will need to replace their “green cards” by filing Form I-90 with the filing and biometric fees.

Under Form I-90 processing procedures, we would schedule an appointment at one of our Application Support Centers upon receipt of a Form I-90. There, we would update your photograph and take your fingerprints for identity verification and a background check. Your new and more secure Permanent Resident Card would then be mailed to you.

The rule proposes a 120-day filing period for applications. Those who file within that timeframe would receive their new cards before we would terminate the old cards. The rule also proposes to give USCIS the authority to announce the termination date of the old cards in a separate Federal Register notice. Under the proposed rule, cardholders who choose to delay and file Form I-90 late would risk a delay before they receive their new cards – which could affect their ability to travel and work.

Source

Questions and Answers

Renewing Permanent Resident Cards Without an Expiration Date

Background
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services published a proposed rule in the Federal Register today that will require approximately 750,000 lawful permanent residents carrying ‘green cards’ without expiration dates to apply for a new Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551). The proposal allows for a 120-day filing period for applications. The change allows USCIS to issue more secure permanent resident cards, update cardholder information, conduct background checks, and electronically store applicants’ fingerprint and photographic information.

Q: Why is this proposed replacement of Forms I-551 without an expiration date necessary?

A: Permanent Resident Cards (Forms I-551) are issued to permanent residents to serve as evidence of immigration status, registration, identity, and employment authorization; they also serve as entry documents upon return from trips outside of the United States. A card that is too old, with out-of-date photographs, cannot effectively serve these purposes.
This proposed rule is an important initiative. Once final, it would enable USCIS to update cardholder information, conduct background checks, and electronically store applicants’ biometric information. It is important to remember that the cards impacted by this initiative are now between 17 and 30 years old. The new card will be a modern version with greater security, be more tamper-resistant, and will have an expiration date requiring that the card be periodically renewed.

Q: Why announce this proposed replacement of Forms I-551 without an expiration date now?

A: Replacement of the outstanding permanent resident cards without expiration dates is critical to the national security mission of USCIS. Replacement of the cards will ensure that cardholders’ fingerprints and photographs are updated so as to provide better evidence of the identity of the cardholders, more modern and secure cards are placed into circulation, and the replacement cards will be more tamper-resistant. In the past, USCIS has recalled and replaced earlier versions of the Permanent Resident Card that did not contain an expiration date. It is critical that USCIS begin to remove from circulation this final version of the Permanent Resident Card containing no expiration date.
Since the replacement program is only proposed, affected individuals are not yet required to replace their cards. However, they nevertheless may choose to apply now to replace their cards. Early applications may be processed in shorter times than those filed later, given the number of permanent residents affected.

Q: How would I apply under the proposed rule?

A: The rule proposes to require permanent residents with Permanent Resident Cards without expiration dates and who have not already applied for new cards with an expiration date to apply during a 120-day filing period that would be established by a final rulemaking by filing Form I-90, along with the filing and biometric fees. Currently, the total cost is $370 (a filing fee of $290 for the I-90 and an $80 biometric fee for photographs and fingerprints).

Q: Would I be able to e-file?

A: Yes, in fact we encourage it. Just go to our website at www.uscis.gov for more information about e-filing. Applicants would receive a notice to appear in person at a USCIS facility for photographs and fingerprints. (NOTE: If an applicant is physically incapable of appearing at a facility (because of advanced age or physical infirmity), USCIS may provide appropriate alternative means for obtaining such biometric information). The local USCIS office has more information on this issue.

Q: Would my card be valid until USCIS issues me a new card?

A: The rule proposes that affected cards would remain valid until USCIS announces a termination date for the cards in a notice published in the Federal Register following the 120-day replacement period. USCIS’ intent is to ensure that each qualified permanent resident filing within the designated filing period is mailed a new card before we would terminate the older cards.

Q: Can an applicant apply for the new card before the implementation date?

A: Yes. An applicant may apply for the new card before the implementation date by filing Form I-90. Under part 2 of the application, make sure you check box “j” (annotates that you have an old edition of the permanent resident card).

Q. Would a permanent resident be required to surrender his/her original ”green card” upon receipt of the new one?

A: No. As previously stated, applicants must carry evidence that they have a legal right to live and work in the United States. The “green card” offers that evidence. Since applicants normally receive permanent resident cards in a matter of weeks after their appointments, they would need to retain their older cards until the new one is received. Under the proposed rule, USCIS would announce in the Federal Register the date when all of the cards without an expiration date would be terminated.

Q. Would USCIS accept late filings after the 120-day filing period is closed?

A: Yes. However, USCIS would not be able to ensure applicants that a decision will be made on an application before the termination date of their current cards.

Q. Would there be any legal sanctions against a “green card” holder who fails to apply?

A: It’s important to note that any permanent resident 18 years of age or older is required to carry a valid permanent resident card. Failure to do so can result in a fine or imprisonment. However, we do not anticipate taking such action at this time. Rather than emphasizing possible punitive actions that can be taken, we would encourage cardholders to consider the benefits of complying by filing timely.

Q: What’s the difference between previous cards and the new card to be issued?

A: In addition to an expiration date, the new card will have an updated photo and other biometrics data. It is also more tamper resistant.

Q: Would a permanent resident be able to choose to apply for naturalization instead of applying for a new card under the proposed rule?

A: USCIS encourages eligible residents to consider applying for naturalization. Information and applications are available on our website at www.uscis.gov. While we would not be able to guarantee that a naturalization application filed now would be completed before a person’s current card is invalidated, recent improvements in processing times give naturalization applicants a viable option to card replacement. However, if you would wait to apply for naturalization until the actual 120-day filing period ends, you would need to apply to replace your Form I-551 or risk that there will be a substantial gap between the time your current card becomes invalid and your application for naturalization is completed.

Q: How many permanent residents would be impacted by this initiative?

A: Given the length of time since these cards were issued, the effect of naturalization and the natural replacement of lost and stolen cards over the years, we estimate that approximately 750,000 permanent residents would be affected by this program and apply for a new card.

Q. How can I formally comment on this proposal?

A. To comment on the proposed rule, please submit written comments on or before Sept. 21, 2007 by one of the following methods:

Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
E-mail: You may submit comments directly to USCIS by E-mail at rfs.regs@dhs.gov. Include DHS Docket No. USCIS-2005-2006 in the subject line of the message.
Mail or Courier: Director, Regulatory Management Division
USCIS
111 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, D.C. 20529.

Please reference DHS Docket No. USCIS-2005-2006 in your correspondence. This address can be used for paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions.

Source

Federal Registry Entry - Proposed Rules.
August 22, 2007
Application Process for Replacing Forms I551 Without an Expiration Date

aussiewench · 08-24-07, 01:34 PM

Menendez Asks Chertoff to Assist Immigrants with New Immigration Proposal

Friday, August 24, 2007

Washington DC – United States Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) today sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Michael Chertoff, asking for further clarification regarding a policy announced by United States Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) that will require 750,000 legal permanent residents to replace their green cards. The cards, issued between 1977 and 1989, do not have expiration dates. USCIS has announced that they will not contact the card holders, will only allow 120 days to replace their cards, and will need to pay nearly $400.

“While I commend the Department for taking important steps to reducing fraud and improving the security of our homeland by making sure we know who is carrying a green card, I have concerns about the process in which this effort will be carried out and the impact it could have on hundreds of thousands of legal permanent residents – people who have played by the rules for 20-30 years,” wrote Menendez.

Menendez is asking USCIS to provide specifics as to how they will be able to handle such a large influx of applications, when delays exist for current new applications. Additionally, he is asking for USCIS’ outreach plan, since individual cardholders will not be contacted directly. Finally, he requests that USCIS reconsider the application fee, as many of the cardholders may be on fixed incomes and unable to handle the cost.

Source and Full text of the letter HERE

mixchel · 08-24-07, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aussiewench

Menendez is asking USCIS to provide specifics as to how they will be able to handle such a large influx of applications, when delays exist for current new applications.

"Owned" as the kids say these days...

Idjits.

aussiewench · 09-25-07, 10:32 PM

AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association)

Comments on Proposed I-551 Rule

mixchel · 09-26-07, 01:42 PM

Got that in the email too.. I had to laugh.. 17 pages to say 'we think this is bad'.

aussiewench · 09-26-07, 01:59 PM

They're lawyers

mixchel · 09-27-07, 11:23 AM

You notice I resisted the urge to add that myself...

Tim&Bethanie · 09-27-07, 02:28 PM

Bad girls!

Sheesh I would love to see how they would enforce this let alone carry it out without causing further delays in the system.

aussiewench · 09-27-07, 03:11 PM

It would be a mess Bethanie, that's for sure. And how unfair is it for them not to notify permanent residents individually, someone that is in the US legally, done everything correctly, to all of a sudden finding themself in deep do do because the only notice is on the USCIS site of this change and they didn't see it. Utterly ridiculous. I hope this proposal gets squashed or at least thought out better before it is implemented.

lol I had a couple of moments of weakness last night M....gotta placate some urges, I don't have many left at the moment hahaha

Tim&Bethanie · 09-27-07, 07:57 PM

The fact that the newest of these is 18 years old is very scary. Surely this will get tossed in the bin.

08-22-07, 08:34 PM	#1
aussiewench Gold Member Joined: 01 Nov 2006 Residence: USA Gender: Female Consulate: Sydney, Australia Filed for: Removing Conditions Preference: N/A Priority Date: N/A Filed with: VSC Posts: 825 Agree with Post or To Say Thank You: 300 Thumbs Up 403 Times in 286 Posts	USCIS - Proposed Rule for I-551 Permanent Resident Card without Expiration Date Press Release August 22, 2007 Permanent Resident Cards Without Expiration Dates Must Be Replaced USCIS Proposes Rule Setting 120-day Replacement Period USCIS Fact Sheet August 22, 2007 Proposal to Require Replacement of Permanent Resident Cards Without an Expiration Date A Permanent Resident Card is evidence that the person to whom it was issued is a permanent resident of the United States, with the right to live and work in the U.S. Permanent residents are required to carry their cards, often called “green cards,” at all times while in the United States. Since August 1989, Permanent Resident Cards have been issued with a ten-year validity period, at which point the cardholder is required to apply to renew the card. Renewal is an opportunity to update the photograph and other biometrics on the card. It also means that the cardholder has a modern, more secure card, and that fewer different versions are in circulation. Prior to August 1989, “green cards” were issued with no expiration date. Cards issued prior to 1977 were recalled some time ago. Cards issued between 1977 and 1989 are still in circulation. The newest of the remaining cards without an expiration date is almost 18 years old; the oldest among that group is 30. To ensure that the Permanent Resident Cards in circulation effectively serve their purpose as proof of identity and work-authorized status, USCIS now proposes to require lawful permanent residents to replace cards without an expiration date and terminate the validity of these cards. At right is an example of the older cards that USCIS would like to terminate. The simplest way to determine if your card is the subject of the proposed rule is to look at the front of your card and see if it does not contain an expiration date. Under the proposed rule published in the Aug. 22, 2007 Federal Register, affected cardholders will need to replace their “green cards” by filing Form I-90 with the filing and biometric fees. Under Form I-90 processing procedures, we would schedule an appointment at one of our Application Support Centers upon receipt of a Form I-90. There, we would update your photograph and take your fingerprints for identity verification and a background check. Your new and more secure Permanent Resident Card would then be mailed to you. The rule proposes a 120-day filing period for applications. Those who file within that timeframe would receive their new cards before we would terminate the old cards. The rule also proposes to give USCIS the authority to announce the termination date of the old cards in a separate Federal Register notice. Under the proposed rule, cardholders who choose to delay and file Form I-90 late would risk a delay before they receive their new cards – which could affect their ability to travel and work. Source Questions and Answers Renewing Permanent Resident Cards Without an Expiration Date Background U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services published a proposed rule in the Federal Register today that will require approximately 750,000 lawful permanent residents carrying ‘green cards’ without expiration dates to apply for a new Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551). The proposal allows for a 120-day filing period for applications. The change allows USCIS to issue more secure permanent resident cards, update cardholder information, conduct background checks, and electronically store applicants’ fingerprint and photographic information. Q: Why is this proposed replacement of Forms I-551 without an expiration date necessary? A: Permanent Resident Cards (Forms I-551) are issued to permanent residents to serve as evidence of immigration status, registration, identity, and employment authorization; they also serve as entry documents upon return from trips outside of the United States. A card that is too old, with out-of-date photographs, cannot effectively serve these purposes. This proposed rule is an important initiative. Once final, it would enable USCIS to update cardholder information, conduct background checks, and electronically store applicants’ biometric information. It is important to remember that the cards impacted by this initiative are now between 17 and 30 years old. The new card will be a modern version with greater security, be more tamper-resistant, and will have an expiration date requiring that the card be periodically renewed. Q: Why announce this proposed replacement of Forms I-551 without an expiration date now? A: Replacement of the outstanding permanent resident cards without expiration dates is critical to the national security mission of USCIS. Replacement of the cards will ensure that cardholders’ fingerprints and photographs are updated so as to provide better evidence of the identity of the cardholders, more modern and secure cards are placed into circulation, and the replacement cards will be more tamper-resistant. In the past, USCIS has recalled and replaced earlier versions of the Permanent Resident Card that did not contain an expiration date. It is critical that USCIS begin to remove from circulation this final version of the Permanent Resident Card containing no expiration date. Since the replacement program is only proposed, affected individuals are not yet required to replace their cards. However, they nevertheless may choose to apply now to replace their cards. Early applications may be processed in shorter times than those filed later, given the number of permanent residents affected. Q: How would I apply under the proposed rule? A: The rule proposes to require permanent residents with Permanent Resident Cards without expiration dates and who have not already applied for new cards with an expiration date to apply during a 120-day filing period that would be established by a final rulemaking by filing Form I-90, along with the filing and biometric fees. Currently, the total cost is $370 (a filing fee of $290 for the I-90 and an $80 biometric fee for photographs and fingerprints). Q: Would I be able to e-file? A: Yes, in fact we encourage it. Just go to our website at www.uscis.gov for more information about e-filing. Applicants would receive a notice to appear in person at a USCIS facility for photographs and fingerprints. (NOTE: If an applicant is physically incapable of appearing at a facility (because of advanced age or physical infirmity), USCIS may provide appropriate alternative means for obtaining such biometric information). The local USCIS office has more information on this issue. Q: Would my card be valid until USCIS issues me a new card? A: The rule proposes that affected cards would remain valid until USCIS announces a termination date for the cards in a notice published in the Federal Register following the 120-day replacement period. USCIS’ intent is to ensure that each qualified permanent resident filing within the designated filing period is mailed a new card before we would terminate the older cards. Q: Can an applicant apply for the new card before the implementation date? A: Yes. An applicant may apply for the new card before the implementation date by filing Form I-90. Under part 2 of the application, make sure you check box “j” (annotates that you have an old edition of the permanent resident card). Q. Would a permanent resident be required to surrender his/her original ”green card” upon receipt of the new one? A: No. As previously stated, applicants must carry evidence that they have a legal right to live and work in the United States. The “green card” offers that evidence. Since applicants normally receive permanent resident cards in a matter of weeks after their appointments, they would need to retain their older cards until the new one is received. Under the proposed rule, USCIS would announce in the Federal Register the date when all of the cards without an expiration date would be terminated. Q. Would USCIS accept late filings after the 120-day filing period is closed? A: Yes. However, USCIS would not be able to ensure applicants that a decision will be made on an application before the termination date of their current cards. Q. Would there be any legal sanctions against a “green card” holder who fails to apply? A: It’s important to note that any permanent resident 18 years of age or older is required to carry a valid permanent resident card. Failure to do so can result in a fine or imprisonment. However, we do not anticipate taking such action at this time. Rather than emphasizing possible punitive actions that can be taken, we would encourage cardholders to consider the benefits of complying by filing timely. Q: What’s the difference between previous cards and the new card to be issued? A: In addition to an expiration date, the new card will have an updated photo and other biometrics data. It is also more tamper resistant. Q: Would a permanent resident be able to choose to apply for naturalization instead of applying for a new card under the proposed rule? A: USCIS encourages eligible residents to consider applying for naturalization. Information and applications are available on our website at www.uscis.gov. While we would not be able to guarantee that a naturalization application filed now would be completed before a person’s current card is invalidated, recent improvements in processing times give naturalization applicants a viable option to card replacement. However, if you would wait to apply for naturalization until the actual 120-day filing period ends, you would need to apply to replace your Form I-551 or risk that there will be a substantial gap between the time your current card becomes invalid and your application for naturalization is completed. Q: How many permanent residents would be impacted by this initiative? A: Given the length of time since these cards were issued, the effect of naturalization and the natural replacement of lost and stolen cards over the years, we estimate that approximately 750,000 permanent residents would be affected by this program and apply for a new card. Q. How can I formally comment on this proposal? A. To comment on the proposed rule, please submit written comments on or before Sept. 21, 2007 by one of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. E-mail: You may submit comments directly to USCIS by E-mail at rfs.regs@dhs.gov. Include DHS Docket No. USCIS-2005-2006 in the subject line of the message. Mail or Courier: Director, Regulatory Management Division USCIS 111 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, 3rd Floor Washington, D.C. 20529. Please reference DHS Docket No. USCIS-2005-2006 in your correspondence. This address can be used for paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions. Source Federal Registry Entry - Proposed Rules. August 22, 2007 Application Process for Replacing Forms I551 Without an Expiration Date ______________________________________________________ See Instructions for NVC Automated Response Service and Emailing Your Choice of Agent Click here for Current Poverty Guidelines & I-864 Guidelines An overview of Security Name Checks And Administrative Review at Service Center, NVC & Consulate levels. Detailed Review USCIS Alien Security Checks Trouble with forms?? Download trial version of Adobe Acrobat Pro 7 I am but a wench not a lawyer. My advice and opinion is just that. I read, I research, I learn. Have you told someone about familybasedimmigration.com forums today? For ideas see here The most perfidious way of harming a cause consists of defending it deliberately with faulty arguments. - Friedrich Nietzsche
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08-24-07, 01:34 PM	#2
aussiewench Gold Member Joined: 01 Nov 2006 Residence: USA Gender: Female Consulate: Sydney, Australia Filed for: Removing Conditions Preference: N/A Priority Date: N/A Filed with: VSC Posts: 825 Agree with Post or To Say Thank You: 300 Thumbs Up 403 Times in 286 Posts	Menendez Asks Chertoff to Assist Immigrants with New Immigration Proposal Friday, August 24, 2007 Washington DC – United States Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) today sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Michael Chertoff, asking for further clarification regarding a policy announced by United States Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) that will require 750,000 legal permanent residents to replace their green cards. The cards, issued between 1977 and 1989, do not have expiration dates. USCIS has announced that they will not contact the card holders, will only allow 120 days to replace their cards, and will need to pay nearly $400. “While I commend the Department for taking important steps to reducing fraud and improving the security of our homeland by making sure we know who is carrying a green card, I have concerns about the process in which this effort will be carried out and the impact it could have on hundreds of thousands of legal permanent residents – people who have played by the rules for 20-30 years,” wrote Menendez. Menendez is asking USCIS to provide specifics as to how they will be able to handle such a large influx of applications, when delays exist for current new applications. Additionally, he is asking for USCIS’ outreach plan, since individual cardholders will not be contacted directly. Finally, he requests that USCIS reconsider the application fee, as many of the cardholders may be on fixed incomes and unable to handle the cost. Source and Full text of the letter HERE ______________________________________________________ See Instructions for NVC Automated Response Service and Emailing Your Choice of Agent Click here for Current Poverty Guidelines & I-864 Guidelines An overview of Security Name Checks And Administrative Review at Service Center, NVC & Consulate levels. Detailed Review USCIS Alien Security Checks Trouble with forms?? Download trial version of Adobe Acrobat Pro 7 I am but a wench not a lawyer. My advice and opinion is just that. I read, I research, I learn. Have you told someone about familybasedimmigration.com forums today? For ideas see here The most perfidious way of harming a cause consists of defending it deliberately with faulty arguments. - Friedrich Nietzsche
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09-25-07, 10:32 PM	#4
aussiewench Gold Member Joined: 01 Nov 2006 Residence: USA Gender: Female Consulate: Sydney, Australia Filed for: Removing Conditions Preference: N/A Priority Date: N/A Filed with: VSC Posts: 825 Agree with Post or To Say Thank You: 300 Thumbs Up 403 Times in 286 Posts	AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association) Comments on Proposed I-551 Rule ______________________________________________________ See Instructions for NVC Automated Response Service and Emailing Your Choice of Agent Click here for Current Poverty Guidelines & I-864 Guidelines An overview of Security Name Checks And Administrative Review at Service Center, NVC & Consulate levels. Detailed Review USCIS Alien Security Checks Trouble with forms?? Download trial version of Adobe Acrobat Pro 7 I am but a wench not a lawyer. My advice and opinion is just that. I read, I research, I learn. Have you told someone about familybasedimmigration.com forums today? For ideas see here The most perfidious way of harming a cause consists of defending it deliberately with faulty arguments. - Friedrich Nietzsche
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09-26-07, 01:42 PM	#5
mixchel Diamond Member Joined: 09 Jan 2007 Residence: usa Gender: Female Consulate: none Filed for: Other Filed with: N/A Posts: 3,359 Agree with Post or To Say Thank You: 479 Thumbs Up 1,405 Times in 966 Posts	Got that in the email too.. I had to laugh.. 17 pages to say 'we think this is bad'.
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09-26-07, 01:59 PM	#6
aussiewench Gold Member Joined: 01 Nov 2006 Residence: USA Gender: Female Consulate: Sydney, Australia Filed for: Removing Conditions Preference: N/A Priority Date: N/A Filed with: VSC Posts: 825 Agree with Post or To Say Thank You: 300 Thumbs Up 403 Times in 286 Posts	They're lawyers ______________________________________________________ See Instructions for NVC Automated Response Service and Emailing Your Choice of Agent Click here for Current Poverty Guidelines & I-864 Guidelines An overview of Security Name Checks And Administrative Review at Service Center, NVC & Consulate levels. Detailed Review USCIS Alien Security Checks Trouble with forms?? Download trial version of Adobe Acrobat Pro 7 I am but a wench not a lawyer. My advice and opinion is just that. I read, I research, I learn. Have you told someone about familybasedimmigration.com forums today? For ideas see here The most perfidious way of harming a cause consists of defending it deliberately with faulty arguments. - Friedrich Nietzsche
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09-27-07, 11:23 AM	#7
mixchel Diamond Member Joined: 09 Jan 2007 Residence: usa Gender: Female Consulate: none Filed for: Other Filed with: N/A Posts: 3,359 Agree with Post or To Say Thank You: 479 Thumbs Up 1,405 Times in 966 Posts	You notice I resisted the urge to add that myself...
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Tim&Bethanie Diamond Member Joined: 10 May 2007 Residence: America Gender: Female Consulate: None Filed for: Removing Conditions Filed with: VSC Posts: 2,311 Agree with Post or To Say Thank You: 886 Thumbs Up 827 Times in 632 Posts	Bad girls! Sheesh I would love to see how they would enforce this let alone carry it out without causing further delays in the system.
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aussiewench Gold Member Joined: 01 Nov 2006 Residence: USA Gender: Female Consulate: Sydney, Australia Filed for: Removing Conditions Preference: N/A Priority Date: N/A Filed with: VSC Posts: 825 Agree with Post or To Say Thank You: 300 Thumbs Up 403 Times in 286 Posts	It would be a mess Bethanie, that's for sure. And how unfair is it for them not to notify permanent residents individually, someone that is in the US legally, done everything correctly, to all of a sudden finding themself in deep do do because the only notice is on the USCIS site of this change and they didn't see it. Utterly ridiculous. I hope this proposal gets squashed or at least thought out better before it is implemented. lol I had a couple of moments of weakness last night M....gotta placate some urges, I don't have many left at the moment hahaha ______________________________________________________ See Instructions for NVC Automated Response Service and Emailing Your Choice of Agent Click here for Current Poverty Guidelines & I-864 Guidelines An overview of Security Name Checks And Administrative Review at Service Center, NVC & Consulate levels. Detailed Review USCIS Alien Security Checks Trouble with forms?? Download trial version of Adobe Acrobat Pro 7 I am but a wench not a lawyer. My advice and opinion is just that. I read, I research, I learn. Have you told someone about familybasedimmigration.com forums today? For ideas see here The most perfidious way of harming a cause consists of defending it deliberately with faulty arguments. - Friedrich Nietzsche
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