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[scorpionking 2]

Hi fellas..

I have been a silent observer of this forum after I filed my I-751 with a waiver(extreme hardship) in April,08. At that time my divorce was pending and I had no other grounds to choose from..(state required 1 year separation).I have filed my I-751 for removal of conditions with the help of my lawyer..I also got 1 year extension letter and done with my biometrics as well...but now my divorce is finalized and my I-751 case is still pending.My lawyer wants to charge me again for filing a supplemental petition (I-751 with the divorce and good faith marriage waiver) which I cannot afford right now.My questions is-are there any other ways to let USCIS know that I am divorced now and send them a copy of it if necessary or I have to file an I-751 again???can I contact the USCIS directly even if I have signed a contract with my lawyer??any help would be greatly appreciated...thank you all in advance and wish you all happy holidays!!

[YuAndDan 153]

Info Pass appointment, bring what you have and discuss this with an IO.

http://infopass.uscis.gov/

You may want to update profile to show Removal of Conditions, http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...rCP&CODE=01

[diadromous mermaid 36]

The petition you have that is pending is one that would be decided on the merits of whether removal from the USA would cause you extreme hardship. Remember, that this petition does not require a divorce decree, nor does it require that you demonstrate that your marriage was bonfide. If you feel you have a good case, then you wouldn't have to file another petition, but beware that if the Service does not believe that the evidence you provided to show tha you would be subject to extreme hardship if removed is sufficient, then that petition would be denied. I believe that iff your chances of approval are better by showing that the marriage was entered in good faith (bonafide) then I would replace the current petition with an I-751 waiver, indicating the bonafides of your marriage. If you cannot afford the filing fees, is there no one that you could borrow the money from? If not, have you looked into the fee waiver possibility with USCIS?

Hi fellas..

I have been a silent observer of this forum after I filed my I-751 with a waiver(extreme hardship) in April,08. At that time my divorce was pending and I had no other grounds to choose from..(state required 1 year separation).I have filed my I-751 for removal of conditions with the help of my lawyer..I also got 1 year extension letter and done with my biometrics as well...but now my divorce is finalized and my I-751 case is still pending.My lawyer wants to charge me again for filing a supplemental petition (I-751 with the divorce and good faith marriage waiver) which I cannot afford right now.My questions is-are there any other ways to let USCIS know that I am divorced now and send them a copy of it if necessary or I have to file an I-751 again???can I contact the USCIS directly even if I have signed a contract with my lawyer??any help would be greatly appreciated...thank you all in advance and wish you all happy holidays!!

[scorpionking 2]

The petition you have that is pending is one that would be decided on the merits of whether removal from the USA would cause you extreme hardship. Remember, that this petition does not require a divorce decree, nor does it require that you demonstrate that your marriage was bonfide. If you feel you have a good case, then you wouldn't have to file another petition, but beware that if the Service does not believe that the evidence you provided to show tha you would be subject to extreme hardship if removed is sufficient, then that petition would be denied. I believe that iff your chances of approval are better by showing that the marriage was entered in good faith (bonafide) then I would replace the current petition with an I-751 waiver, indicating the bonafides of your marriage. If you cannot afford the filing fees, is there no one that you could borrow the money from? If not, have you looked into the fee waiver possibility with USCIS?

Hi fellas..

I have been a silent observer of this forum after I filed my I-751 with a waiver(extreme hardship) in April,08. At that time my divorce was pending and I had no other grounds to choose from..(state required 1 year separation).I have filed my I-751 for removal of conditions with the help of my lawyer..I also got 1 year extension letter and done with my biometrics as well...but now my divorce is finalized and my I-751 case is still pending.My lawyer wants to charge me again for filing a supplemental petition (I-751 with the divorce and good faith marriage waiver) which I cannot afford right now.My questions is-are there any other ways to let USCIS know that I am divorced now and send them a copy of it if necessary or I have to file an I-751 again???can I contact the USCIS directly even if I have signed a contract with my lawyer??any help would be greatly appreciated...thank you all in advance and wish you all happy holidays!!

Thank you so much Diadromous,

you are definately the great help for people like me here in this forum..

now my next question is-If I file another petition based on Divorce and good faith marriage then..will my processing time change according to new petition or it will stay the same?And also once I have signed the contract with my atorney..can I file the supplemental petition by myself?will it break my contract?asking because he said he will accompany me on the interview day one time...thank you in advance...and you have a blessed day.

[diadromous mermaid 36]

scorpionking,

Any subsequent petition filed would impact the adjudication timeline yes. However, that does not prohibit you from filing an N-400 when you become eligible. Naturally, since it would not be based on marriage, all other eligibilities aside, you would be eligible to file for Naturalisation after you've been a permanent resident for 4 years and 9 months. If your I-751 waiver has not been decided by the time you would be called for an interview for Naturalisation, both petitions will be reviewed at the Naturalisation interview.

Why not ask your attorney, if he would still accompany you to any interview, if one is called, if you submit the application yourself? Not knowing how your contract is written, I couldn't begin to know if it would be an issue. Best to approach him or her and explain your reasons, and ask if he or she would still accompany you.

The petition you have that is pending is one that would be decided on the merits of whether removal from the USA would cause you extreme hardship. Remember, that this petition does not require a divorce decree, nor does it require that you demonstrate that your marriage was bonfide. If you feel you have a good case, then you wouldn't have to file another petition, but beware that if the Service does not believe that the evidence you provided to show tha you would be subject to extreme hardship if removed is sufficient, then that petition would be denied. I believe that iff your chances of approval are better by showing that the marriage was entered in good faith (bonafide) then I would replace the current petition with an I-751 waiver, indicating the bonafides of your marriage. If you cannot afford the filing fees, is there no one that you could borrow the money from? If not, have you looked into the fee waiver possibility with USCIS?

Hi fellas..

I have been a silent observer of this forum after I filed my I-751 with a waiver(extreme hardship) in April,08. At that time my divorce was pending and I had no other grounds to choose from..(state required 1 year separation).I have filed my I-751 for removal of conditions with the help of my lawyer..I also got 1 year extension letter and done with my biometrics as well...but now my divorce is finalized and my I-751 case is still pending.My lawyer wants to charge me again for filing a supplemental petition (I-751 with the divorce and good faith marriage waiver) which I cannot afford right now.My questions is-are there any other ways to let USCIS know that I am divorced now and send them a copy of it if necessary or I have to file an I-751 again???can I contact the USCIS directly even if I have signed a contract with my lawyer??any help would be greatly appreciated...thank you all in advance and wish you all happy holidays!!

Thank you so much Diadromous,

you are definately the great help for people like me here in this forum..

now my next question is-If I file another petition based on Divorce and good faith marriage then..will my processing time change according to new petition or it will stay the same?And also once I have signed the contract with my atorney..can I file the supplemental petition by myself?will it break my contract?asking because he said he will accompany me on the interview day one time...thank you in advance...and you have a blessed day.

Edited December 18, 2008 by diadromous mermaid

[Dakine 26]

scorpionking,

Any subsequent petition filed would impact the adjudication timeline yes. However, that does not prohibit you from filing an N-400 when you become eligible. Naturally, since it would not be based on marriage, all other eligibilities aside, you would be eligible to file for Naturalisation after you've been a permanent resident for 4 years and 9 months. If your I-751 waiver has not been decided by the time you would be called for an interview for Naturalisation, both petitions will be reviewed at the Naturalisation interview.

Why not ask your attorney, if he would still accompany you to any interview, if one is called, if you submit the application yourself? Not knowing how your contract is written, I couldn't begin to know if it would be an issue. Best to approach him or her and explain your reasons, and ask if he or she would still accompany you.

The petition you have that is pending is one that would be decided on the merits of whether removal from the USA would cause you extreme hardship. Remember, that this petition does not require a divorce decree, nor does it require that you demonstrate that your marriage was bonfide. If you feel you have a good case, then you wouldn't have to file another petition, but beware that if the Service does not believe that the evidence you provided to show tha you would be subject to extreme hardship if removed is sufficient, then that petition would be denied. I believe that iff your chances of approval are better by showing that the marriage was entered in good faith (bonafide) then I would replace the current petition with an I-751 waiver, indicating the bonafides of your marriage. If you cannot afford the filing fees, is there no one that you could borrow the money from? If not, have you looked into the fee waiver possibility with USCIS?

Hi fellas..

I have been a silent observer of this forum after I filed my I-751 with a waiver(extreme hardship) in April,08. At that time my divorce was pending and I had no other grounds to choose from..(state required 1 year separation).I have filed my I-751 for removal of conditions with the help of my lawyer..I also got 1 year extension letter and done with my biometrics as well...but now my divorce is finalized and my I-751 case is still pending.My lawyer wants to charge me again for filing a supplemental petition (I-751 with the divorce and good faith marriage waiver) which I cannot afford right now.My questions is-are there any other ways to let USCIS know that I am divorced now and send them a copy of it if necessary or I have to file an I-751 again???can I contact the USCIS directly even if I have signed a contract with my lawyer??any help would be greatly appreciated...thank you all in advance and wish you all happy holidays!!

Thank you so much Diadromous,

you are definately the great help for people like me here in this forum..

now my next question is-If I file another petition based on Divorce and good faith marriage then..will my processing time change according to new petition or it will stay the same?And also once I have signed the contract with my atorney..can I file the supplemental petition by myself?will it break my contract?asking because he said he will accompany me on the interview day one time...thank you in advance...and you have a blessed day.

If one 's I-751 isn't completed and you file the N-400 for USC will they begin processing the N-400 or wait for the I-751 to be completed?

[diadromous mermaid 36]

If an alien is at the interview stage for an N-400 application, the pending I-751 application will be forced to adjudication. Chances are the adjudication will occur on the same day shortly before the N-400 interview.

scorpionking,

Any subsequent petition filed would impact the adjudication timeline yes. However, that does not prohibit you from filing an N-400 when you become eligible. Naturally, since it would not be based on marriage, all other eligibilities aside, you would be eligible to file for Naturalisation after you've been a permanent resident for 4 years and 9 months. If your I-751 waiver has not been decided by the time you would be called for an interview for Naturalisation, both petitions will be reviewed at the Naturalisation interview.

Why not ask your attorney, if he would still accompany you to any interview, if one is called, if you submit the application yourself? Not knowing how your contract is written, I couldn't begin to know if it would be an issue. Best to approach him or her and explain your reasons, and ask if he or she would still accompany you.

The petition you have that is pending is one that would be decided on the merits of whether removal from the USA would cause you extreme hardship. Remember, that this petition does not require a divorce decree, nor does it require that you demonstrate that your marriage was bonfide. If you feel you have a good case, then you wouldn't have to file another petition, but beware that if the Service does not believe that the evidence you provided to show tha you would be subject to extreme hardship if removed is sufficient, then that petition would be denied. I believe that iff your chances of approval are better by showing that the marriage was entered in good faith (bonafide) then I would replace the current petition with an I-751 waiver, indicating the bonafides of your marriage. If you cannot afford the filing fees, is there no one that you could borrow the money from? If not, have you looked into the fee waiver possibility with USCIS?

Hi fellas..

I have been a silent observer of this forum after I filed my I-751 with a waiver(extreme hardship) in April,08. At that time my divorce was pending and I had no other grounds to choose from..(state required 1 year separation).I have filed my I-751 for removal of conditions with the help of my lawyer..I also got 1 year extension letter and done with my biometrics as well...but now my divorce is finalized and my I-751 case is still pending.My lawyer wants to charge me again for filing a supplemental petition (I-751 with the divorce and good faith marriage waiver) which I cannot afford right now.My questions is-are there any other ways to let USCIS know that I am divorced now and send them a copy of it if necessary or I have to file an I-751 again???can I contact the USCIS directly even if I have signed a contract with my lawyer??any help would be greatly appreciated...thank you all in advance and wish you all happy holidays!!

Thank you so much Diadromous,

you are definately the great help for people like me here in this forum..

now my next question is-If I file another petition based on Divorce and good faith marriage then..will my processing time change according to new petition or it will stay the same?And also once I have signed the contract with my atorney..can I file the supplemental petition by myself?will it break my contract?asking because he said he will accompany me on the interview day one time...thank you in advance...and you have a blessed day.

If one 's I-751 isn't completed and you file the N-400 for USC will they begin processing the N-400 or wait for the I-751 to be completed?