January I-129F filers

[sabi 148]

Guys do you have an idea what should we do in order to make sure his identity is not stolen?

So far he just got new debit and credit cards. The old ones were cancelled

he will have to put a credit freeze on his credit...that's all I know of.

Edited August 15, 2012 by sabi

[LA&JK 16]

he will have to put a credit freeze on his credit...that's all I know of

Thanks sabi!

[sabi 148]

Thanks sabi!

If anyone tries to open an account or apply for a credit card, the financial institution have to call the number he will put on the credit freeze to confirm the request.

[photomile 101]

But for USCIS our K1 application is concluded, I'd guess ... so I dont' see why we have to inform them. I'd say it'd be the case if we were still waiting for NOA2 or GC if we were in the AOS process.

I don't think we are obliged to tell them about change of address if it happens after K1 VISA being issued.. I would just file AOS with new address, cos in theory that opens a new file, where they'll see from the forms his previous address..

I might be wrong tho... anyone has any advice?

Your application might be concluded but you are still an Alien and an immigrant. This isn't updating an address for an application. This is updating the address that relates to your immigration. As an immigrant of any kind you have to tell them where you are. I've seen someone denied for AOS on here in the past for not updating their address. Despite this whole process at no point do you have the right to be 'free' and ICE always have the right to know where you are.

Yeah he just wasn't thinking! I always have to remind him thi little things like don't forget this and that.

So he forgot to ask for the service that allows you to track.

We have a noa 2 scanned but if they need an original we will pay no big deal.

What worries us is that somebody know everything about our financial situation, addresses.., it is terrible

Guys do you have an idea what should we do in order to make sure his identity is not stolen?

So far he just got new debit and credit cards. The old ones were cancelled

As a former bank employee I would strongly suggest he gets in touch with credit reference agencies and get monitoring in place. (ID theft was a specialty of mine)

Equifax: (800) 685-1111

Experian: (888) 397-3742

TransUnion: (800) 916-8800

Call one of them and ask them to monitor the accounts and history and explain the situation. They can also block applications for credit lines such as loans, cards or overdrafts.

As for his accounts

Don't just replace the cards as if they were lost. A card CAN still be used even if it's cancelled (this is a pig to explain and few people believe me when I talk about this until they become victims but I had to deal with this all the time).

The cards are nearly pointless to change. Even though the card number changes, the account it's attached to does not. It's the accounts that need to be protected here. Cancelling and replacing cards aren't going to help unless it's the cards themselves that have been cloned which does not seem to be the case here.

If you have CREDIT cards, get the bank to put a hold on them immediately until replacements arrive. Not just replacement cards, but an actual hold on the account. Inform the bank that runs the credit cards that you believe the identity has been stolen. They can then monitor for suspicious transactions but they may also take different steps like changing the account number.

If he hasn't told the bank that runs his CHECKING or SAVINGS accounts that he thinks he is at high risk of identify theft or that his identity has been stolen, he needs to do this NOW. You don't always have to close accounts but he should be in touch with his banks immediately so that monitoring and precautionary measures can be taken.

He may need to have account details changed and some accounts may need to be suspended. Don't panic and think you'll be stuck without money though. Banks have measures in place to ensure you don't run in to that kind of problem and they will assist you through this.

Different banks will deal with this in different ways, but it needs to be done. I have seen people who have had all of their accounts closed and re-opened to prevent issues and I've also seen blocks and monitoring put in place as well as 're-issuance of credit information' which essentially wipes the credit history from the name and reapplies it.

It isn't as bad as it might seem but you need to act on this FAST. And the faster the better

Edited August 15, 2012 by photomile

[skiptex 225]

I think this is my PACKAGE going to EMBASSY!!!

heck yes!!

just got the CASE NUMBER!!!! CRS######### !!!!!!!

ps.. the package was delivered today!!!

[sara80 17]

Your application might be concluded but you are still an Alien and an immigrant. This isn't updating an address for an application. This is updating the address that relates to your immigration. As an immigrant of any kind you have to tell them where you are. I've seen someone denied for AOS on here in the past for not updating their address. Despite this whole process at no point do you have the right to be 'free' and ICE always have the right to know where you are.

Thanks for the info! So what are you doing then? Shall I inform USCIS as soon as I get there on 6th October? My fiance' is probably moving to the new place on 1st September, altho he is gonna be paying for the old one until end of September. Is the 10 days counted from when he moves or when I arrive there? How am I going to notify USCIS?

Ah, why did he decide to move?! I'm so bad with this type of things!!

So I guess that every time we are going to move in the future, I'll have to notify them until, if, I get the citizenship - right?

[vosnmars 25]

Yeah he just wasn't thinking! I always have to remind him thi little things like don't forget this and that.

So he forgot to ask for the service that allows you to track.

We have a noa 2 scanned but if they need an original we will pay no big deal.

What worries us is that somebody know everything about our financial situation, addresses.., it is terrible

Guys do you have an idea what should we do in order to make sure his identity is not stolen?

So far he just got new debit and credit cards. The old ones were cancelled

I was a victim of identity theft and it can be a nightmare that never ends. I'll tell you what I did and I would suggest the same. I got LifeLock, I pay 10 bucks a month for my credit to be monitored and to be notified of any changes. Notify credit bureaus of ID theft and get a freeze so no transactions can be processed without your permission. Also, please make a police report. I had my wallet stolen and I just returned from overseas so I had my passport and SS card on me after running important errands so I called the police to report it stolen. The bank took care of the extra charges and changed all my info. However, a year later, when I was trying to get financing for my laptop, I couldn't get it and I checked my credit score. It was so low because of delinquent accounts for unpaid utility services for phone, electricity, etc. I then made a second police report for ID theft (therefore, I have 2 police reports, 1 for stolen property, 1 for ID theft). I called the companies that had outstanding accounts, spoke to their fraud or legal dept and told them what happened and the one thing they always wanted from me was a police report. It took time, but it was not difficult and my credit was restored (until another delinquent account would hit). It would be best on the police report to put the the numbers like SSN so it will show it stolen. Lifelock and credit freezes should stop future activity, but not everything so if something happens, it is up to you to correct the problem. I would make a call or two, fax the police report to the companies and from a day to a month later, things would be corrected. I was extremely lucky to correct everything. Also, some companies wanted me to send them proof that where the electricity was started really wasn't my address so I had to send them my own utility bill for that time period proving I lived somewhere else. Please act quickly and make a police report as detailed as possible just in case.

Also, I sent something via USPS overseas and from what I remember they cannot track it once it leaves the US. I thought I lost a package because it took a month to deliver and all they could do for me was make an inquiry to the foreign postal service and would notify me by mail, etc. It was silly. Despite the cost, send it another way.

PM me if there is anything else I can help with or to clarify what I wrote. Sorry for what happened to you. I hate to see these things happen.

[LA&JK 16]

Thank you so so so much guys!!!

You are the best.

Idk what id do without this vj thread. You have been helpful and supportive for months and months. Such nice and amaing people.

Thank you again!

I feel like crying. It's so much ####### going on with this whole immigration.

I hope this will be over one day...

[L+T 71]

USPS

If he asked for a tracking # to be put on. Could have been easier... (I dont even know if that can bedone for an intenational mail though)

I am just pissed and frustrated. Theres always something ugh

USPS has international express with tracking for $30 to $50 (customs clearence info and delivery confirmation), best to insure as well so the package is sure to make it, or you get an insurance claim. Regular post would have been very bad idea. And never send card... Western Union is much safer way.

Edited August 15, 2012 by L+T

[L+T 71]

Yeah he just wasn't thinking! I always have to remind him thi little things like don't forget this and that.

So he forgot to ask for the service that allows you to track.

We have a noa 2 scanned but if they need an original we will pay no big deal.

What worries us is that somebody know everything about our financial situation, addresses.., it is terrible

Guys do you have an idea what should we do in order to make sure his identity is not stolen?

So far he just got new debit and credit cards. The old ones were cancelled

Usually one of his credit card companies offers credit protection... Which is access to credit report and also email notice whenever someone applies for credit. I have from citibank for $8 per month and get en email to myself any time i have applied for credit. This way if he gets email he can check if it was his application, and if not, take action to terminate the credit line. This is less intrusive than a freeze... however a freeze would likely be safer for the 1st year or 2 years... Then unfreeze it, but monitor it.

Edited August 15, 2012 by L+T

[P+J 47]

So called NVC and they said case is additional processing. This sucks....

[BnT 9]

So called NVC and they said case is additional processing. This sucks....

No!!!! That really does suck. Jeez. What could it be for? Hope it gets out of there soon...at least you have a fast consulate, so as soon as it moves from there, you should be in for smooth sailing, right?! Such a bummer. This process just lifts you up only to smack you back down..that's how I felt waiting forever just for an interview date after approval....up, down, up, down. Ugh. We all need this to be over! Good luck, Paul!

[P+J 47]

No!!!! That really does suck. Jeez. What could it be for? Hope it gets out of there soon...at least you have a fast consulate, so as soon as it moves from there, you should be in for smooth sailing, right?! Such a bummer. This process just lifts you up only to smack you back down..that's how I felt waiting forever just for an interview date after approval....up, down, up, down. Ugh. We all need this to be over! Good luck, Paul!

Yes. Just terrible. Maybe it will be fast and out of there by Friday. Maybe calling today was so soon that I didn't get an accurate gauge on what's going on. I can't imagine the torture of being stuck there....especially when so close. Hopefully it's just a quick thing and can move on soon. Feels like bad luck never ends with this

[X Factor 1,112]

I was a victim of identity theft and it can be a nightmare that never ends. I'll tell you what I did and I would suggest the same. I got LifeLock, I pay 10 bucks a month for my credit to be monitored and to be notified of any changes. Notify credit bureaus of ID theft and get a freeze so no transactions can be processed without your permission. Also, please make a police report. I had my wallet stolen and I just returned from overseas so I had my passport and SS card on me after running important errands so I called the police to report it stolen. The bank took care of the extra charges and changed all my info. However, a year later, when I was trying to get financing for my laptop, I couldn't get it and I checked my credit score. It was so low because of delinquent accounts for unpaid utility services for phone, electricity, etc. I then made a second police report for ID theft (therefore, I have 2 police reports, 1 for stolen property, 1 for ID theft). I called the companies that had outstanding accounts, spoke to their fraud or legal dept and told them what happened and the one thing they always wanted from me was a police report. It took time, but it was not difficult and my credit was restored (until another delinquent account would hit). It would be best on the police report to put the the numbers like SSN so it will show it stolen. Lifelock and credit freezes should stop future activity, but not everything so if something happens, it is up to you to correct the problem. I would make a call or two, fax the police report to the companies and from a day to a month later, things would be corrected. I was extremely lucky to correct everything. Also, some companies wanted me to send them proof that where the electricity was started really wasn't my address so I had to send them my own utility bill for that time period proving I lived somewhere else. Please act quickly and make a police report as detailed as possible just in case.

Also, I sent something via USPS overseas and from what I remember they cannot track it once it leaves the US. I thought I lost a package because it took a month to deliver and all they could do for me was make an inquiry to the foreign postal service and would notify me by mail, etc. It was silly. Despite the cost, send it another way.

PM me if there is anything else I can help with or to clarify what I wrote. Sorry for what happened to you. I hate to see these things happen.

Sorry to hear about it. Good thing you acted promptly. What a hassle!

[BnT 9]

Yes. Just terrible. Maybe it will be fast and out of there by Friday. Maybe calling today was so soon that I didn't get an accurate gauge on what's going on. I can't imagine the torture of being stuck there....especially when so close. Hopefully it's just a quick thing and can move on soon. Feels like bad luck never ends with this

Seriously. It seems like at this stage they have had enough damn time to find any miniscule problem that could exist...ugh. I realize it's another office or department or whatever but really...and yes, at least it's still early in the week and it could get out of there quickly. Maybe they told you that weirdness and it only means that they are scanning it in.....who knows.