i-90 Removal Proceedings question

[xzsca10 33]

Hi all, my wife is filling out an i-90 as she received the incorrect green card (CR-1 when she should have received IR-1 due to entering USA after the 2nd anniversary).

 

 

I have 3 questions about the form:

 

Question 1: Part 3, item 4: "Have you ever been in exclusion, deportation, o removal proceedings or ordered removed from the United States?

 

This question is icky as she has to bring up a rocky past:

- 10 years ago, she was denied entry in USA when she was 18 years old, then had her asylum case denied and put into removal proceedings. 

- We don’t want to open up this can of worms since it was acknowledged and forgiven by the US Consulate interviewing officer who told her that the 3 year ban was over.  What would you guys suggest on how to approach this explanation?

 

Question 2: In Part 1, Item 14, Class of Admission - do we put CR1 or IR1? She was incorrectly given a CR1 when she was supposed to get an IR1.

 

Question 3: My wife changed her first name after we got married (made her middle name her first). She a name change certificate thats also in English from the German Government. Would a photocopy or apostilled copy be ok or do we have to send in the original certified document? 

 

Really appreciate the community's help thank you.

Edited April 25, 2023 by xzsca10

[OldUser 6,696]

1 hour ago, xzsca10 said:

then had her asylum case denied and put into removal proceedings. 

- We don’t want to open up this can of worms since it was acknowledged and forgiven by the US

You don't have a choice but disclose this in application truthfully.

[Allaboutwaiting 2,503]

1. Disclose (as @OldUsersaid, no choice there) 

2. I think either would work (the important thing is explaining where the mistake is and include the evidence) 

3. Always send photocopies

Edited April 25, 2023 by Allaboutwaiting

[TBoneTX 45,304]

As perhaps our wisest VJ member says, "Read carefully, interpret literally, and answer completely & honestly."  USCIS (and CBP) thrives on the truth, always.

 

You'll get this all straightened out.  Be sure to let us know.

[Mike E 11,739]

This is not DIY

[xzsca10 33]

1 hour ago, Mike E said:

This is not DIY

This is not “Do it yourself”? 

[Mike E 11,739]

3 minutes ago, xzsca10 said:

This is not “Do it yourself”? 

Again: no it is not.

[OldUser 6,696]

48 minutes ago, xzsca10 said:

This is not “Do it yourself”? 

The complexity of immigration history likely requires a decent lawyer who can help preparing all the forms; more importantly, prepare the petitioner and beneficiary for potentionally tough interview; and step in during the interview if IO is not following the Policy Manual.

[xzsca10 33]

1 hour ago, OldUser said:

The complexity of immigration history likely requires a decent lawyer who can help preparing all the forms; more importantly, prepare the petitioner and beneficiary for potentionally tough interview; and step in during the interview if IO is not following the Policy Manual.

Got it! I don’t think there will be an interview since it’s about simply fixing a DHS error on her green card.

 

But would greatly appreciate any attorney recommendations for the I-90. 
 

we are definitely ready to hire an attorney

 

[Crazy Cat 41,886]

11 hours ago, xzsca10 said:

Hi all, my wife is filling out an i-90 as she received the incorrect green card (CR-1 when she should have received IR-1 due to entering USA after the 2nd anniversary).

 

 

I have 3 questions about the form:

 

Question 1: Part 3, item 4: "Have you ever been in exclusion, deportation, o removal proceedings or ordered removed from the United States?

 

This question is icky as she has to bring up a rocky past:

- 10 years ago, she was denied entry in USA when she was 18 years old, then had her asylum case denied and put into removal proceedings. 

- We don’t want to open up this can of worms since it was acknowledged and forgiven by the US Consulate interviewing officer who told her that the 3 year ban was over.  What would you guys suggest on how to approach this explanation?

 

Question 2: In Part 1, Item 14, Class of Admission - do we put CR1 or IR1? She was incorrectly given a CR1 when she was supposed to get an IR1.

 

Question 3: My wife changed her first name after we got married (made her middle name her first). She a name change certificate thats also in English from the German Government. Would a photocopy or apostilled copy be ok or do we have to send in the original certified document? 

 

Really appreciate the community's help thank you.

1.  Of course, the answer is yes.

2.  What was listed on the spousal visa? (although it doesn't matter, imo)

3.  Don't send originals.

 

 

[Redro 4,611]

13 hours ago, xzsca10 said:

Hi all, my wife is filling out an i-90 as she received the incorrect green card (CR-1 when she should have received IR-1 due to entering USA after the 2nd anniversary).

 

 

I have 3 questions about the form:

 

Question 1: Part 3, item 4: "Have you ever been in exclusion, deportation, o removal proceedings or ordered removed from the United States?

 

This question is icky as she has to bring up a rocky past:

- 10 years ago, she was denied entry in USA when she was 18 years old, then had her asylum case denied and put into removal proceedings. 

- We don’t want to open up this can of worms since it was acknowledged and forgiven by the US Consulate interviewing officer who told her that the 3 year ban was over.  What would you guys suggest on how to approach this explanation?

 

Question 2: In Part 1, Item 14, Class of Admission - do we put CR1 or IR1? She was incorrectly given a CR1 when she was supposed to get an IR1.

 

Question 3: My wife changed her first name after we got married (made her middle name her first). She a name change certificate thats also in English from the German Government. Would a photocopy or apostilled copy be ok or do we have to send in the original certified document? 

 

Really appreciate the community's help thank you.

They know about your wife’s history so you aren’t “opening up a can of worms” you’re just confirming information they already know..

 so, whatever she wrote in her DS260- write that. Then you can include the fact the 3 year ban is over and she was given an immigrant visa. If you want to consult with a lawyer to be safe I would do that… 

[EM_Vandaveer 2,408]

12 hours ago, OldUser said:

The complexity of immigration history likely requires a decent lawyer who can help preparing all the forms; more importantly, prepare the petitioner and beneficiary for potentionally tough interview; and step in during the interview if IO is not following the Policy Manual.

no interview involved, we're talking about an I-90....

[Verrou 1,962]

18 hours ago, xzsca10 said:

 

- 10 years ago, she was denied entry in USA when she was 18 years old, then had her asylum case denied and put into removal proceedings.be honest because indeed she was in proceeding. they know anyway, so no point to hide it. 

 

 

 

Edited April 25, 2023 by Misscloud