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Marty
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« on: May 19, 2003, 04:00:00 AM »

90 days out and getting paperwork together for lifting of conditional status.  Two years ago when we were at the INS interview to get Larisa's conditional green card they gave us the forms to apply for the non-conditional green card.  Looking at those forms now I see they included "IRS Form 9003 Additional Questions to be completed by all applicants for Permanent residence in the US".

It's a simple enough form but I haven't ever seen anything about it posted here and was wondering if anybody else has seen it or had to submit it.  The first question has me partially stumped, if I'm self-employed does that mean Larisa is too? Anyone have any advice for this next go'round?
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T P Cornholio
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« Reply #1 on: May 20, 2003, 04:00:00 AM »
... in response to Form 9003, posted by Marty on May 19, 2003

that the Nebraska SC is 11 months behind in I-751 processing.  During this May, they are looking at cases from June 2002 (another 2-3 months until they get to ours).  It behooves you greatly to send in the I-751 at 90-days BEFORE the 2-year date on the green card to help compensate for this NSC delay.
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Marty
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« Reply #2 on: May 20, 2003, 04:00:00 AM »
... in response to Also note..., posted by T P Cornholio on May 20, 2003


Thanks.  We go through the Omaha INS and so far they have been pretty reasonable on their timeliness.  Right now I'm 87 days out and the only thing I'm waiting on is the statements from 2nd parties that they have witnessed us being married, then it goes in.  

I guess, as a side note to those going through this process, you might go to your local INS and see if they will handle your case.  I went to Omaha to get forms and commented that I would be sending them to Lincoln SC as per the instructions.  They said not to do that and to go through them (Omaha) as they were a lot faster.  I wouldn't say that they've been overly fast but they've always processed everything on time, meaning better than twice as fast as Lincoln.  Larisa has a friend (arrive in the States same time as Larisa) in Idaho who used her local INS and she's had her 10 year non-conditional greencard since last Sept.  It's certainly worth taking the time to see if your local INS will handle your case, it might save you several months of processing time (or a year in the case of Larisa's friend).
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T P Cornholio
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« Reply #3 on: May 20, 2003, 04:00:00 AM »
... in response to Re: Also note..., posted by Marty on May 20, 2003

[This message has been edited by T P Cornholio]

It seems to me that prior to 9/11, the I-751 was or could be processed by the local District Office (I know that's where I had been planning to send it).  However, that was changed to the Regional Service Center soon thereafter.  Regardless of what it may have been, it is certainly now the case per the instructions to mail it to your Service Center (I think they also warn you about NOT sending it elsewhere). So, you may want to take what your District Office has said with a grain of salt -- but, hope it works out quicker for you than it has for us.
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Marty
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« Reply #4 on: May 20, 2003, 04:00:00 AM »
... in response to That's interesting, but wonder if it's v..., posted by T P Cornholio on May 20, 2003

Larisa's case/file was handled at Omaha, isn't that where her file would be stored?  Makes sense to me that they wouldn't be sending her file off someplace else if they had dibs on it first.  But then who knows.  Good point, it's worth it to me to drive it down and submit in person, then if they tell me no I'll mail it to Lincoln.  Can't hurt to ask.
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T P Cornholio
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« Reply #5 on: May 20, 2003, 04:00:00 AM »
... in response to Form 9003, posted by Marty on May 19, 2003

Yes, the I-751 is definitely the one for removing the 2 year conditional status on the green card, and is $145.  We did not include any other forms with the I-751 (except perhaps a cover letter).

The form 9003 would be filed with the I-485 for AOS.  If I recall, it had to do with taxes and/or foreign accounts and listing the SSN or ITN.  I recall not sending one in, and then getting a notice that it was required (one for each individual on the petition).  There were at least two types of this form, and each Service Center may require one or the other, or none, hence not sending one in until notified.  So even if you don't use it, hang onto it in case you should be asked later (but, you're probably beyond that point by now).
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T P Cornholio
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« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2003, 04:00:00 AM »
... in response to Re: Form 9003, posted by T P Cornholio on May 20, 2003

Just went back through some of my old forms, and the 9003 is the IRS Petition for Residency and is a tax history that should be filed with the I-485 AOS (although I do not see this form in the list on the BCIS site).  The other (semi-optional) documents I couldn't remember are the WR-702 or I-468 System ADIT (one of these could be wanted by your Service Center with the I-485 AOS).  You should NOT need them with the I-751 filing, because they should already be in your case file(s).

For any that may be interested, here is the list I have for the I-485 (AOS) filing:


I-485 - application + current fee

I-765 - application for for Employment Authorization
(category c.(9), adjustment applicant)

I-864 - Affidavit of Support (one for each alien)

G-325 Biographic information (one for each alien)

I-131 - Application for Travel (optional Advance Parole) + fee

Form 9003 - Additional questions (IRS)
WR-702 or I-468 ADIT data collection system

1 - copy of I-94 from passport
1 - copy of marriage certificate (translated if necessary)
1 - copy of any divorce certificates (translated if necessary)
1 - copy of birth certificate(s)
1 - copy of I-797 Approval of Fiancee Petition
2 - photos (3/4 view) of each alien
(could require additional photos for I-765 and/or I-131).
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Stevo
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« Reply #7 on: May 19, 2003, 04:00:00 AM »
... in response to Form 9003, posted by Marty on May 19, 2003

Only I485 for us just submitted a few weeks ago.
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Marty
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« Reply #8 on: May 19, 2003, 04:00:00 AM »
... in response to Re: Form 9003, posted by Stevo on May 19, 2003

Okay, so why the I485 and not the I751?  We did the I485 for the conditional greencard.  Did you do the I485 Supplement A too?  The fee for the two together is $780, did you pay that (quite outrageous)?  The "K1 Visa FAQ" webpage mentions only the I751 for the lifting of conditional status.
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Stevo
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« Reply #9 on: May 20, 2003, 04:00:00 AM »
... in response to Re: Re: Form 9003, posted by Marty on May 19, 2003

ggg
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cherokee
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« Reply #10 on: May 20, 2003, 04:00:00 AM »
... in response to Re: Re: Form 9003, posted by Marty on May 19, 2003

no, we were told to only do the i-751 and i think the fee is $145. i would double check with them on your situation. sounds like maybe they are confused? it happens ALOT!
good luck!
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Marty
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« Reply #11 on: May 20, 2003, 04:00:00 AM »
... in response to Re: Re: Re: Form 9003, posted by cherokee on May 20, 2003


I'm going with the I-751.  Under purpose of this Form it states, "This form is for a conditional resident who obtained such status through marriage to petition the INS to remove the conditions on her status."  $145 is what I have too.  

I think the guys at the front counter giving out forms didn't know the specifics of our case and were just trying to be helpful by giving us more forms than we actually needed.

Thanks.
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cherokee
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« Reply #12 on: May 19, 2003, 04:00:00 AM »
... in response to Form 9003, posted by Marty on May 19, 2003

we'll be filing in a couple months. I've never heard of that form, but i've just started researching.
About your employment situation i would say yes she is self-employed too. Usually husband and wife are treated as the same person when it comes to finances.
Good luck and let me know what you find out about that form.
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Marty
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« Reply #13 on: May 19, 2003, 04:00:00 AM »
... in response to Re: Form 9003, posted by cherokee on May 19, 2003

We're going to try it without this form.  Two years is quite a stretch for my memory but if it serves correctly our caseworker specifically said to do the I-751 (I wrote that part down).  Then when we went to the front counter to get the forms the guys said "oh, and you'll probably need these forms too," and gave us the 9003 and the I-693 Medical exam.  They handle a lot of Mexicans who probably don't already have the medical exam required for the K-1.  We'll see.
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