For Those Whose Wives Have AOS Stamp (I-551)

[Dan]

Can you please describe exactly what the AOS stamp in your wife's passport says and looks like?

I want to be sure that Olya's stamp is sufficient for her re-entry into the US.

Thanks - in advance.

- Dan

[Bill P]

... in response to For Those Whose Wives Have AOS Stamp (I-..., posted by Dan on Jun 17, 2002

Hey Dan-

  We just got our AOS stamp today!!!!  They looked at all our evidnece including bank statements, medical statements, car loan papers, and our wedding pictures (He really enjoyed those.  It is probably the only fun he has all day).  Her stamp says:

"Processed for I-551.  Temporary Evidence of Lawful admisssion for permanent residence vaid until June 18, 2003.  Employment Authorized."  Her A#
"CF-1 until June 18, 2004"
"CF-1" (and some other numbers)
INP-629 Jun 18 2002 (stamped)

We found out that assuming the conditions are lifted on her "conditional green card" in 2 years, she can apply for citizenship 3 years from now.  It was unclear until today what the timing was like for this.  As a citizen, she can sponsor the visa applications of relatives such as her parents.

-Bill P

[Dan]

... in response to AOS received TODAY!!!!!, posted by Bill P on Jun 18, 2002

I would imagine that little 'bun in the oven' didn't hurt your case any --smile--.

Thanks for the description of the stamp. Except for the "INP-629" thingy - our is exactly the same as yours. Do you know what the INP-629 stamp refers to?

Thanks too, for the information about timing to lift the conditional status - and also citizenship. Will Natasha become a citizen? Olya is pretty ambivalent about it - and somewhat concerned about the possible loss of her property in Ukraine if she gives up her Ukrainian citizenship. It's still some years away, so we will see how things develop.

Congrats again Bill!

- Dan

[Bill P]

... in response to CONGRATS Bill (and Natasha) . . ., posted by Dan on Jun 18, 2002

Dan-

  That INP-629 may be the identifier for the particular INS inspector that stamped her passport.  It was on the same stamp as the date.  I felt as though all of the evidence was being considered for the advanced parole.  I kept thinking he was say he didn't need to see everything we brought, but he made copies of everything.  I'm just glad that she could understand how to correctly answer all the questions about "have you ever been a terrorist or associated with terrorists or been a criminal" etc.
    As for citizenship, I think she will be interested in becoming a citizen because she is pretty interested in helping her parents immigrate.  Of course, that means they will probably live with us.  We're trying to get a visa for her mom to come and visit for the birth of our child (their first grandchild).  We'll see what living with the in-laws might be like.  

-Bill

[KenC]

... in response to CONGRATS Bill (and Natasha) . . ., posted by Dan on Jun 18, 2002

Dan,
Why would Olya have to give up her Ukrainian citizenship?  Lena is looking forward to becoming a US citizen, but will also maintain her Russian citizenship too.
KenC

[Dan]

... in response to some thoughts, posted by KenC on Jun 18, 2002

I do not know why, exactly - only that dual citizesnhip is not allowed for Ukrainians.

- Dan

[Oscar]

... in response to No Dual Citizenship For Ukrainians . . ., posted by Dan on Jun 19, 2002

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[Oscar]

... in response to CONGRATS Bill (and Natasha) . . ., posted by Dan on Jun 18, 2002

I know there are countries that allow dual citizenships.. If a woman does take an American citizenship, does she absolutely have to give up her Ukrainian citizenship?

[Charles]

... in response to Question Dan-, posted by Oscar on Jun 18, 2002

As Dan points out, neither Ukraine or Russia recognize dual citizenship.  Thus, when your wife becomes an American citizen, she loses her right to be citizen of her native country.  It really isn't a practical problem unless your wife owns property in Russia or Ukraine.  My wife is eligible to apply for U.S. Citizenship.  We have thought about this issue and have decided not to pursue American citizenship.  Frankly, we would like to retire in Yalta and that is much easier and safer if your wife is a citizen of that country.

[Apk1]

... in response to Re: Question Dan-, posted by Charles on Jun 19, 2002

My Russian wife was told she can have dual citizenship, she has a Russian girlfriend in our city that just bought property in St.Pete and expects to retire there with her husband when the time comes....and she is also expecting to go through the process of American citizenship in a few years.

Where is it written that Russians cannot have dual citizenship?

The reason Ukraine will ot allow it is because they are "Nationalists" and very protective of thier sovereignship.

[KenC]

... in response to Question Dan-, posted by Oscar on Jun 18, 2002

n/t

[Charles]

... in response to For Those Whose Wives Have AOS Stamp (I-..., posted by Dan on Jun 17, 2002

nt