Sessions rescinds DACA

[TBoneTX 43,057]

4 hours ago, Transborderwife said:

I think that a deadline would be an excellent idea 

Agreed.

Over the years, I've been continually puzzled and dismayed by how many VJ members have seemingly been totally unaware of the K-1s' AOS requirement or who haven't budgeted for those fees.  Optimally, everyone needs to be a student of the entire immigration process and keep looking ahead -- both practically and financially -- to future steps.

[Transborderwife 4,666]

1 hour ago, TBoneTX said:

Agreed.

Over the years, I've been continually puzzled and dismayed by how many VJ members have seemingly been totally unaware of the K-1s' AOS requirement or who haven't budgeted for those fees.  Optimally, everyone needs to be a student of the entire immigration process and keep looking ahead -- both practically and financially -- to future steps.

Naturally, a k1's overstay is forgiven just as any overstay spouse would be. But, a k1 is also tied to that petitioner unlike the other visas.  It just seems responsible that way.  I'm not a k1 fan overall, but I'd even support a lower AOS fee for them.

[Dashinka 23,238]

5 hours ago, TBoneTX said:

Agreed.

Over the years, I've been continually puzzled and dismayed by how many VJ members have seemingly been totally unaware of the K-1s' AOS requirement or who haven't budgeted for those fees.  Optimally, everyone needs to be a student of the entire immigration process and keep looking ahead -- both practically and financially -- to future steps.

I know what you mean.  When I started this whole process I did as much research as possible and thanks to VJ, everything has gone fairly smoothly.  

[Transborderwife 4,666]

1 minute ago, Bill & Katya said:

I know what you mean.  When I started this whole process I did as much research as possible and thanks to VJ, everything has gone fairly smoothly.  

I think that it just comes down to doing things responsibly 

[Dashinka 23,238]

6 hours ago, IDWAF said:

Is that how it works?  You don't file AOS for 2 years, then when you do file AOS, you get the 10-yr GC?  So ROC is the part being skipped (and saving money)?  Sounds like I was confused about what it filed for after not filing for AOS right away.  So my wording was wrong, but the fact is, they skipped (perhaps delayed is a better word?) AOS, they are out of status and deportable, but pretty much no one would get deported, because all they have to do at that point is file to remain legal.

 

To those with whom I was arguing, I apologize for mixing up the terms.  That confusion aside, I was trying to say that there was a way for a K1 to arrive, skip a step in the process (i.e. Save a few hundred $$), and still not be an illegal immigrant.  But someone who overstays a work visa, and someone who enters with no visa, are illegal and subject to deportation.

Yes, if the GC is approved after the 2 year marriage anniversary via a K1 AOS, or a spousal visa application (CR1) is approved after the  2nd wedding anniversary the immigrant gets a 10 year GC.  So since there is no filing deadline for the AOS after a K1 marriage, people could strategize their filing timing to avoid the 2 yr GC ROC step.  Personally, I think that would be tough on the immigrant as they cannot work or travel internationally during that period.  I know I would have never considered subjecting Katya to that.  Her family even made a few comments while we were waiting for the AOS process that I was keeping her from traveling back and told her she should just come home.  Of course I told her of the rules and what we would have to go through if she left prior to the AP or GC.  Luckily she got her GC in a little more than five months after filing.

[Boiler 43,429]

13 minutes ago, Bill & Katya said:

I know what you mean.  When I started this whole process I did as much research as possible and thanks to VJ, everything has gone fairly smoothly.  

Not many people know that VJ actually stands for Visa Judgement.

 

The TOS, my bible, it should be yours, does not exclude posting ##########, where would we be it it did?

Edited September 18, 2017 by Boiler

[Dashinka 23,238]

10 hours ago, Transborderwife said:

I think that it just comes down to doing things responsibly 

Absolutely!  I know when we started this process Katya attempted two B1/B2 applications and was denied both times.  I had a lot of friends and acquaintances suggest she should just go to Mexico or Canada and enter the US illegally.  Obviously we did not take that advice, but it does tell me where some peoples heads are at.