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Filed: IR-2 Country: Jamaica
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Okay, I don't know if I put this in the right section but here goes.

I left the country before I was 18 June ( It's been 10 months since I've seen my mom, it really sucks, pains my heart, I am her only child. ). And my petition was filled in July and NOA1 received on the 21st. It is an i130, its been 9 months pending ( 10 on the 21st of April ) and still no answer from them. No NOA2. The last thing I know is that my case was transferred to California on January 31st. I am being filled for by my US Citizen Step Father that married my mom when I was 16, I am now 18 and still waiting. Currently in JA, no opportunities so I've basically sat in the same room staring at the same walls for 10 months. It also doesn't help that I've been assaulted so I just stay inside. I want to go to Denmark to see a friend but the cheapest and quickest way would be a connected flight in the U.S. I want to know if that is a problem and why if you can, is my petition taking so long.

Anyway, if you can answer my questions the best way you could that would be great. :)

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Service Center: MSC ( National Benefits Center)

Consulate: Jamaica

Petitioner: Step Dad

-USCIS STAGE-

I-130 Sent: July/12/2013

I-130 NOA1: July/21/2013

Priority Date: July/22/2013

Case Transferred: California January/31/2014 <_<

NOA2 - Approved: June/20/2014

-NVC STAGE-

Case Received: July/28/2014

Received AOS Bill: August/12/2014

Payed AOS: August/20/2014

Submit DS-261: August/25/2014

Payed IV Bill: October/06/2014

Received Email: Allow 60 days October/10/2014 :clock:

Received Checklist: December/12/2014 -_-

New Scan Date: January/09/2015

Case Complete: March/16/2015 :dancing::wub::dance:(L)

_________________________EMBASSY___________________________________

Interview Date: June/8/2015 7:00AM ( MY BIRTHDAY!! :D )

VISA APPROVED :energy::dance::yes::thumbs:(L):dancing::wub::content:

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Wales
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As long as you have a visa to enter the US you would be good to go.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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Filed: IR-2 Country: Jamaica
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So I would need a U.S visa even if I am just transiting.

This is such a pain seriously.

I hear that it's almost impossible to get a visa while you have an i130 pending. :[

This feels so hopeless.

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IR-2 Visa

Service Center: MSC ( National Benefits Center)

Consulate: Jamaica

Petitioner: Step Dad

-USCIS STAGE-

I-130 Sent: July/12/2013

I-130 NOA1: July/21/2013

Priority Date: July/22/2013

Case Transferred: California January/31/2014 <_<

NOA2 - Approved: June/20/2014

-NVC STAGE-

Case Received: July/28/2014

Received AOS Bill: August/12/2014

Payed AOS: August/20/2014

Submit DS-261: August/25/2014

Payed IV Bill: October/06/2014

Received Email: Allow 60 days October/10/2014 :clock:

Received Checklist: December/12/2014 -_-

New Scan Date: January/09/2015

Case Complete: March/16/2015 :dancing::wub::dance:(L)

_________________________EMBASSY___________________________________

Interview Date: June/8/2015 7:00AM ( MY BIRTHDAY!! :D )

VISA APPROVED :energy::dance::yes::thumbs:(L):dancing::wub::content:

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Wales
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Difficult

Maybe.

Go through London?

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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Filed: IR-2 Country: Jamaica
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Perhaps. I'll look into it.

Thanks I'll see what can happen.

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IR-2 Visa

Service Center: MSC ( National Benefits Center)

Consulate: Jamaica

Petitioner: Step Dad

-USCIS STAGE-

I-130 Sent: July/12/2013

I-130 NOA1: July/21/2013

Priority Date: July/22/2013

Case Transferred: California January/31/2014 <_<

NOA2 - Approved: June/20/2014

-NVC STAGE-

Case Received: July/28/2014

Received AOS Bill: August/12/2014

Payed AOS: August/20/2014

Submit DS-261: August/25/2014

Payed IV Bill: October/06/2014

Received Email: Allow 60 days October/10/2014 :clock:

Received Checklist: December/12/2014 -_-

New Scan Date: January/09/2015

Case Complete: March/16/2015 :dancing::wub::dance:(L)

_________________________EMBASSY___________________________________

Interview Date: June/8/2015 7:00AM ( MY BIRTHDAY!! :D )

VISA APPROVED :energy::dance::yes::thumbs:(L):dancing::wub::content:

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Brazil
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Vivi, I just read your bio. You have a very difficult and unique situation. I am so sorry about what you're going through and what you went through.

Your case isn't straightforward as you were in the country already. I think that your situation warrants a lawyer because you may qualify filing under special conditions. At the very worst, if you can't prove your entry, you need to file an I-601. A simple I-130 will not get you back in.

I'm so sorry that you went through this and I believe a lawyer could best advise you on your course of action.

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Brazil
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Also, in regards to the tranist visa, you will be denied regardless of the I-130 or not because you were already in the country (and unlawfully). Sorry to tell you :( I wish you the best!

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Italy
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You should be able to get flights on British airways or virgin to London,mthen on to Denmark... Or from Martinique to Paris or from Curacao to Amsterdam

10/14/2000 - Met Aboard a Cruise ship

06/14/2003 - Married Savona Italy

I-130

03/21/2009 - I-130 Mailed to Chicago lockbox

11-30-09: GOT GREEN CARD in mail!!!!!!

Citizenship Process;

1/11/2013: Mailed N400 to Dallas Texas

3/11/2013: interview.. Approved

4/4/2013. : Oath! Now a U.S. citizen!

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Filed: IR-2 Country: Jamaica
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I have spoken to a lawyer and I'm actually Jamaica right now and nobody told me about the I-601 , I only herd about it after I had left.

Because my step father is filling for me even having known the situation this is what all the lawyers have told me and the lawyer handling my case.

I really wish it wasn't like this and so frustrating but things are so far gone now that I'm only thinking of how I can make it better. Hearing that an I-130 might not get me in is really discouraging and I know you don't mean it in that way but I literally have no other options because of the way ALL OF THIS has played out. :[

I don't know what to do anymore, how to feel about the whole thing.

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IR-2 Visa

Service Center: MSC ( National Benefits Center)

Consulate: Jamaica

Petitioner: Step Dad

-USCIS STAGE-

I-130 Sent: July/12/2013

I-130 NOA1: July/21/2013

Priority Date: July/22/2013

Case Transferred: California January/31/2014 <_<

NOA2 - Approved: June/20/2014

-NVC STAGE-

Case Received: July/28/2014

Received AOS Bill: August/12/2014

Payed AOS: August/20/2014

Submit DS-261: August/25/2014

Payed IV Bill: October/06/2014

Received Email: Allow 60 days October/10/2014 :clock:

Received Checklist: December/12/2014 -_-

New Scan Date: January/09/2015

Case Complete: March/16/2015 :dancing::wub::dance:(L)

_________________________EMBASSY___________________________________

Interview Date: June/8/2015 7:00AM ( MY BIRTHDAY!! :D )

VISA APPROVED :energy::dance::yes::thumbs:(L):dancing::wub::content:

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Brazil
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It is best to do what the lawyer is advising, then.

What your step dad could do is contact USCIS wherever you petition is (California service center?) and ask them for the status of the application. If he waits on the line, he'll get an operator instead of going through the automated menus.

Another option is for him to contact Congresman Jose Serrano via this web page: http://serrano.house.gov/ or any of the senators that represent the Bronx by going here https://www.google.com/search?q=senator+bronx&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&channel=sb and selecting one like Ruben Diaz, Jeffery Klein, Ruth Hassell-Thompson, or Gustavo Rivera. On the web pages, there are forms for "contacting our office".

I hope this helps! I do wish you the best and that you're able to return soon!

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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You don't need a tourist visa to transit the USA, you can simply apply for a transit visa, which may be easier than a tourist visa.

Info here:

http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/other/transit.html

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Wales
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Vivi, I just read your bio. You have a very difficult and unique situation. I am so sorry about what you're going through and what you went through.

Your case isn't straightforward as you were in the country already. I think that your situation warrants a lawyer because you may qualify filing under special conditions. At the very worst, if you can't prove your entry, you need to file an I-601. A simple I-130 will not get you back in.

I'm so sorry that you went through this and I believe a lawyer could best advise you on your course of action.

I have now had a read as well.

Forget the US, not going to happen, Visitor or Transit.

I see no need for an I 601. Immigration wise it seems pretty simple, you could have stayed 6 months longer, but that is now past.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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You will get no visa to visit or transit while waiting on I 130

however don't despair mom & step-dad should contact their Senator

or congress-person and have them look into the matter while U wait,

It may not be easy but try not to focus so hard on this that U sit

and stare at the walls, always remember nothing last for ever, only

U can make U happy so regardless of whatever happened please try to

think and do something positive, U have life, health, and strength

more than many in this world. At the interview U will be informed if

and any waivers are needed.

You can travel to London or Bahamas to make your way to Denmark, UK

applications in JA ask about deportations and overstays in other countries

and U have to be honest, you need a visa to the UK but not The Bahamas

good luck with your choice.

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Jamaica
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Okay, I don't know if I put this in the right section but here goes.

I left the country before I was 18 June ( It's been 10 months since I've seen my mom, it really sucks, pains my heart, I am her only child. ). And my petition was filled in July and NOA1 received on the 21st. It is an i130, its been 9 months pending ( 10 on the 21st of April ) and still no answer from them. No NOA2. The last thing I know is that my case was transferred to California on January 31st. I am being filled for by my US Citizen Step Father that married my mom when I was 16, I am now 18 and still waiting. Currently in JA, no opportunities so I've basically sat in the same room staring at the same walls for 10 months. It also doesn't help that I've been assaulted so I just stay inside. I want to go to Denmark to see a friend but the cheapest and quickest way would be a connected flight in the U.S. I want to know if that is a problem and why if you can, is my petition taking so long.

Anyway, if you can answer my questions the best way you could that would be great. :)

I don't get it thou...why did you have to go back home to process your documents...you were a minor when you came here I don't think you needed to go back home....I brought my son here as a minor and and even though he ended up being here illegally I filed for him and certain criteria was waived because he was a minor when he came here...I hope things work out for you very soon...I know this must be very hard on you

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Wales
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He went back home to rejoin his Parents.

Presumably he had finished High School.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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