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[awaterlily 0]

Happy New Year and best wishes for a good 2008!

It's been hectic here as well but I try to at least lurk as time permits. I'm happy to hear all is going well/quickly with everyone's VJ expereince. Surely, one day this will all be behind us!

Deb Res - I'm so joyed to hear of your continued weight loss! You must be feeling wonderful! Congrats

Although our paperwork is ready, we still haven't mailed in our removal of conditions request. Hopefully, we'll get it out by the end of this week.

[Semih_El 0]

Merhaba everyone, Nasilsiniz? Semih and I would like to thank everyone for inviting us to your "Turkish forum" and look forward to staying in touch.

[Semih_El 0]

Awww Your "lil bunny" is so precious!

Happy New Year and best wishes for a good 2008!

It's been hectic here as well but I try to at least lurk as time permits. I'm happy to hear all is going well/quickly with everyone's VJ expereince. Surely, one day this will all be behind us!

Deb Res - I'm so joyed to hear of your continued weight loss! You must be feeling wonderful! Congrats

Although our paperwork is ready, we still haven't mailed in our removal of conditions request. Hopefully, we'll get it out by the end of this week.

[Semih_El 0]

Awww Your "lil bunny" is so precious!

Happy New Year and best wishes for a good 2008!

It's been hectic here as well but I try to at least lurk as time permits. I'm happy to hear all is going well/quickly with everyone's VJ expereince. Surely, one day this will all be behind us!

Deb Res - I'm so joyed to hear of your continued weight loss! You must be feeling wonderful! Congrats

Although our paperwork is ready, we still haven't mailed in our removal of conditions request. Hopefully, we'll get it out by the end of this week.

[awaterlily 0]

Happy New Year, everyone! Welcome to all the new couples on Just Turkish! Hope you'll enjoy "hanging out" with us!

We finally mailed out our app for the removal of conditions. (praying for no RFE).

KYP

[Mina76 0]

Good Luck awaterlily, hope you hear something soon!

Welcome Semil_El, glad that you are a part of our "Just Turkish" group

So how is Everyone else doing? Hope Everyone is doing well and happy!

I am looking forward to a great New Year and planning to spend more time with friends and family. I will also be moving to a new home that will be even closer to my job in another week Anything new going on with the other couples?

Anyway got to get back to my packing

Take Care All

Mina

[Semih_El 0]

Good Luck awaterlily, hope you hear something soon!

Welcome Semil_El, glad that you are a part of our "Just Turkish" group

So how is Everyone else doing? Hope Everyone is doing well and happy!

I am looking forward to a great New Year and planning to spend more time with friends and family. I will also be moving to a new home that will be even closer to my job in another week Anything new going on with the other couples?

Anyway got to get back to my packing

Take Care All

Mina

Thank you for the warm welcome we are delighted to be a part of the group. We are moving closer to our interview wish us luck and keep us in your prayers. I can't believe it's almost over! sheesh!

[Semih_El 0]

Has anyone here ever known of anyone who used a cosponsor while applying for a K1 and got approved by the Turkish Consolate? I read a distubing article today stating that the laws were recently changed when using a sponsor with a K1 b/c the I134 form wasnt considered to be a binding contract, therefore when applying for a K1 you can't use a sponsor only K3 applicants are able to use a cosponsor. I also heard that this rule may apply only in certain consolates. I have been surfing the net all night for an answer no luck just more confused. If anyone has any information I would appreciate some input.

Thanks!

[tanyakaraman 0]

Merhaba everyone!

I've been lurking around this forum (sorry, that just sounds so creepy) for a while now...My husband came to the US from Turkey on a K1 visa in September of 07 and we were married in October 07. We are currently waiting for his green card to arrive.

All is basically going very well with USCIS and with married life ; however, we find ourselves in a somewhat difficult situation with the Turkish government. We would like to return to Turkey this spring after he receives his green card to visit his family, etc. Our problem is that at age 28, he has not yet done his military service.

He initially postponed this so he could complete his college education, but his deadline to enter the service, in December of 2007, has now passed. He was told by the Turkish Embassy that if he goes to Turkey now, even with a green card, he will be met at the airport by soldiers and escorted to begin his military service right then and there.

He mentioned something about possibly being granted another postponement based on our marriage. I also read that if he is a resident or is employed abroad of Turkey for 3 years or more, he has an option of paying 5,000 euros and doing only 60 days military service. Three years is a long time for him to not see his parents (not to mention that 5,000 euros is a lot of money!). I don't particularly condone him avoiding compulsatory military service, but I also don't want to be separated from my husband for a year or more so he can perform it.

Has anyone here ever heard of this or a similar situation?

Any advice/thoughts/experiences would be most appreciated.

Tanya

[Ctrl+alt+delete 0]

Merhaba,

I am so sorry, just got your email post and had to take a few min off from working to give you a little info.

Yes, my husband did live the same thing...yes it is ALL true. Go to the following websit and call them and tell your situation. You will file paperwork with them and then he can go to Turkey without a problem. (must be done yearly to postpone his duty)

I am sorry I dont have so much time to give the whole story. Please see below.

http://www.turkiye.net/lacg/

Country Misyon Adı Phone E-mail address

U.S.A. Turkish Consulate, Chicago (312) 263 0644 trchicago@mfa.gov.tr

U.S.A. Turkish Consulate, Houston 1 713 622 58 49 turcon@sbcglobal.net

U.S.A. Turkish Consulate, Los Angeles +1 323 655-8832 turkcgla@pacbell.net

U.S.A. Turkish Consulate, New York +1 212 949 0160 tcbkny@broadview.net

U.S.A. Turkish Permanent Mission to the UN TELEFON EPOSTA

U.S.A. Turkish Embassy, Washington, D.C. (202) 612 6740 konsolosluk@turkishembassy.org

Best wishes to All

Peace..!!

Debbie

ps.........NICE TO SEE NEW PEOPLE AROUND....WELCOME, WELCOME

MINA,

Text me on my cell if you still have my number

[tanyakaraman 0]

Thanks so much Debbie! It's nice to know we aren't the only ones! Thanks for the info and for taking the time to answer so quickly (and for the warm welcome! ). I'll call them today.

Tanya & Ozzy

Merhaba,

I am so sorry, just got your email post and had to take a few min off from working to give you a little info.

Yes, my husband did live the same thing...yes it is ALL true. Go to the following websit and call them and tell your situation. You will file paperwork with them and then he can go to Turkey without a problem. (must be done yearly to postpone his duty)

I am sorry I dont have so much time to give the whole story. Please see below.

http://www.turkiye.net/lacg/

Country Misyon Adı Phone E-mail address

U.S.A. Turkish Consulate, Chicago (312) 263 0644 trchicago@mfa.gov.tr

U.S.A. Turkish Consulate, Houston 1 713 622 58 49 turcon@sbcglobal.net

U.S.A. Turkish Consulate, Los Angeles +1 323 655-8832 turkcgla@pacbell.net

U.S.A. Turkish Consulate, New York +1 212 949 0160 tcbkny@broadview.net

U.S.A. Turkish Permanent Mission to the UN TELEFON EPOSTA

U.S.A. Turkish Embassy, Washington, D.C. (202) 612 6740 konsolosluk@turkishembassy.org

Best wishes to All

Peace..!!

Debbie

ps.........NICE TO SEE NEW PEOPLE AROUND....WELCOME, WELCOME

MINA,

Text me on my cell if you still have my number

[Ctrl+alt+delete 0]

Your welcome

Best wishes

Thanks so much Debbie! It's nice to know we aren't the only ones! Thanks for the info and for taking the time to answer so quickly (and for the warm welcome! ). I'll call them today.

Tanya & Ozzy

Merhaba,

I am so sorry, just got your email post and had to take a few min off from working to give you a little info.

Yes, my husband did live the same thing...yes it is ALL true. Go to the following websit and call them and tell your situation. You will file paperwork with them and then he can go to Turkey without a problem. (must be done yearly to postpone his duty)

I am sorry I dont have so much time to give the whole story. Please see below.

http://www.turkiye.net/lacg/

Country Misyon Adı Phone E-mail address

U.S.A. Turkish Consulate, Chicago (312) 263 0644 trchicago@mfa.gov.tr

U.S.A. Turkish Consulate, Houston 1 713 622 58 49 turcon@sbcglobal.net

U.S.A. Turkish Consulate, Los Angeles +1 323 655-8832 turkcgla@pacbell.net

U.S.A. Turkish Consulate, New York +1 212 949 0160 tcbkny@broadview.net

U.S.A. Turkish Permanent Mission to the UN TELEFON EPOSTA

U.S.A. Turkish Embassy, Washington, D.C. (202) 612 6740 konsolosluk@turkishembassy.org

Best wishes to All

Peace..!!

Debbie

ps.........NICE TO SEE NEW PEOPLE AROUND....WELCOME, WELCOME

MINA,

Text me on my cell if you still have my number

[Ctrl+alt+delete 0]

That was too easy and too fast!

Thought I should share...its 2:58 am....

Wishing everyone all the best,

Debbie

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> Receipt Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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> Application Type: CRI89 , PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS OF PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS RECEIVED

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> Current Status: Card production ordered.

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> On January 10, 2008, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.

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> If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.

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> *Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Case Status and Processing Dates.

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[tanyakaraman 0]

Wow Congrats!!! Time to Celebrate!!

That was too easy and too fast!

Thought I should share...its 2:58 am....

Wishing everyone all the best,

Debbie

> *** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

>

> The last processing action taken on your case

>

> Receipt Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

>

> Application Type: CRI89 , PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS OF PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS RECEIVED

>

> Current Status: Card production ordered.

>

> On January 10, 2008, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.

>

> If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.

>

> *Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Case Status and Processing Dates.

> *** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.

>

>

> Sincerely,

>

>

> The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

[awaterlily 0]

Woo Hoo! That was fast. Good Stuff, Debra! Congrats.