Really don't know what to do...

[az110965 252]

Well, I'll let you know how much frontloading helps in a few months when we have our interview. We sent in a ton of stuff, so hopefully we do not have any problem. tbone, could you explain the "It appears the consulate cannot deny a visa for any reason the USCIS has already seen and approved" part? When the consulate denies somebody, they are denying something that has already been seen and approved my USCIS, right?

I think what the OP is trying to say is that if USCIS approves the petition regarding his felony convictions then the Consulate will not have grounds to deny the visa for reasons of the prior felonies. That is not to say that the Consulate couldn't deny the visa for other reasons (ie: bonafied relationship, income requirements, etc)...

Alan

[djeslinger 0]

Well, I'll let you know how much frontloading helps in a few months when we have our interview. We sent in a ton of stuff, so hopefully we do not have any problem. tbone, could you explain the "It appears the consulate cannot deny a visa for any reason the USCIS has already seen and approved" part? When the consulate denies somebody, they are denying something that has already been seen and approved my USCIS, right?

Perhaps i was misleading so let me clarify.

The USCIS does not grant Visas, they approve applications. The consulate grants visas.

The consulate cannot deny a visa based on evidence in the application that the USCIS saw in the application and approved. This is the reason applications are "frontloaded". They are able to deny on many other grounds however. New evidence presented to them or discovered after the original filing are reasons applications are sent back to USCIS.

This is what i have discovered so far. As for the law, i did read it and was going to link it here but so far cant find that website again.

[Indy90 21]

Perhaps i was misleading so let me clarify.

The USCIS does not grant Visas, they approve applications. The consulate grants visas.

The consulate cannot deny a visa based on evidence in the application that the USCIS saw in the application and approved. This is the reason applications are "frontloaded". They are able to deny on many other grounds however. New evidence presented to them or discovered after the original filing are reasons applications are sent back to USCIS.

This is what i have discovered so far. As for the law, i did read it and was going to link it here but so far cant find that website again.

But they can deny you for lack of bonafied evidence of a relationship like az110965 said, right? Even if you frontloaded your application. In my opinion, we sent in a lot of information (joint Ecuadorian bank account, about 100 selected pictures of us together (including wedding), affidavits from friends and the minister that married us, proof of my 6 trips to Ecuador that together amount to over a year in Ecuador with her, a skype and email history going back about two years, evidence of 4 joint credit card accounts, bus tickets and hotel receipts from our trips in Ecuador, and other stuff I can't think of right now). The main red flags that we have are that, even though we had a honeymoon, we don't have much evidence because, quite frankly, we had better things to do than collect evidence, and nobody from my family attended my wedding because we are planning on having a ceremony in the United States as well. It would be nice if we couldn't be denied because of our evidence, but I doubt that that is the case.

[Fandango 1,440]

Your taxable income is too low? Lower than the required income that is so low already that a real person living in the USA could not really make a living off of it, unless they would live rent free or in a tent or vehicle somewhere and eat dog or cat food?

And you are self employed? How easy is that problem to solve! Amend your latest (2010) tax return by listing those added sources of income you regrettably forgot on April 15, until you meet the income level. Such as: dog walking, baby sitting, yard sales, eBay sales (amazing that you can afford a computer and Internet connection ). No need to have receipts for those cash transactions; you just report it as income and . . . voila! . . . no co-sponsor needed.

Since the income level is so unrealistically low, you can easily add thousands of dollars in reported income and only have to pay the 15.7% self employment tax which is not really a tax but social security payments, meaning you get it back when you retire! So if you add another $3,000 in income, all you have to pay is $471 into Social Security. What a deal, and probably beats the bribe you would have to pay someone for signing their life over for the next 10 years or longer.

I'm sorry, are you actually advising someone here to create fake income?????

'Regrettably forgot' = semantics. I realize you are used to scoffing at the law, as you were illegal here for over a decade, but that's not how we do things here at vj.

[djeslinger 0]

But they can deny you for lack of bonafied evidence of a relationship like az110965 said, right? Even if you frontloaded your application.

Hey Indy, when is your interview? Sounds as though nervious jitters are what is you problem right now.....

[Indy90 21]

Hey Indy, when is your interview? Sounds as though nervious jitters are what is you problem right now.....

Well, we still are not through NVC yet, so I am not exactly sure. I figure that they will schedule it for late July or August though. And yes I am kind of nervous about the interview after reading about all of the awful experiences that everyone has been through and of course I want to be with my wife. It is kind of hard not being able to be with someone after spending everyday with the person for over a year. Do you know when your interview will be?

[djeslinger 0]

Do you know when your interview will be?

Indy, as stated at the beginning of this thread, i have not yet filed the I-129f.

i have been waiting colecting evidence and opinions as to how exactly i should proceed BEFORE i file to prevent problems or delays.

As a matter of fact i would be interested in hearing form anyone that had and concivtions to hear how they handled the process and the status now.

[Gary and Alla 3,696]

First allow me to say this is a great site and thanks to everyone for their input in advance. I have read many internet articles and advertisements and stumbled across this site. (thank God) I have searched but have failed to find this question at least this bluntly stated. I am the USC and my Fiancee is from Ecuador. I have some possible red flags and want to know if the concensus is I need a lawyer or do it myself. I am capable of filling out the forms but am worried also about an omission. Here are the potential the flags.

Two felony convictions in 1985. Only one is supposed to be showing in the records but who knows for sure. Did not serve prison time, probation only. Both are long behind me with no further problems.

Next, Reported income level is Not above the 125% guidlines, and i am self employed.

So, Plain and simple, Hire an attorney or not?

And i'm also curious, Are the "Cupid" websites considered a marraige broker?

CUPID websites are NOT marriage brokers.

An attorney cannot change either of your red flags. Not that they are red flags at all. You need to make enough money or have a co-sponsor. Get a JOB, not an attorney. The felonies will have NO affect unless they are are violence against women or children.

[djeslinger 0]

CUPID websites are NOT marriage brokers.

An attorney cannot change either of your red flags. Not that they are red flags at all. You need to make enough money or have a co-sponsor. Get a JOB, not an attorney. The felonies will have NO affect unless they are are violence against women or children.

you are the first to respond to the cupid question, thanks.

second, cmon. you are smarter than that surely. the "get a job " comment?

[Indy90 21]

Indy, as stated at the beginning of this thread, i have not yet filed the I-129f.

i have been waiting colecting evidence and opinions as to how exactly i should proceed BEFORE i file to prevent problems or delays.

As a matter of fact i would be interested in hearing form anyone that had and concivtions to hear how they handled the process and the status now.

ahh yeah sorry for forgetting about why you started the thread! If you go to my timeline, you can see that I took five months between getting married and filing. I am very glad that I did because thanks to this website, I frontloaded the application. Good luck with getting everything together!

[katraska78 6]

First allow me to say this is a great site and thanks to everyone for their input in advance. I have read many internet articles and advertisements and stumbled across this site. (thank God) I have searched but have failed to find this question at least this bluntly stated. I am the USC and my Fiancee is from Ecuador. I have some possible red flags and want to know if the concensus is I need a lawyer or do it myself. I am capable of filling out the forms but am worried also about an omission. Here are the potential the flags.

Two felony convictions in 1985. Only one is supposed to be showing in the records but who knows for sure. Did not serve prison time, probation only. Both are long behind me with no further problems.

Next, Reported income level is Not above the 125% guidlines, and i am self employed.

So, Plain and simple, Hire an attorney or not?

And i'm also curious, Are the "Cupid" websites considered a marraige broker?

Hi!,

Welcome to the site. To answer your questions:

1. It depends on what type of felony.

2. You need to be honest regarding your income, as the USCIS is very meticulous checking all your documents.

3. The dating sites as the "latin american cupid" and all others are NOT considered marriage brokers.

4. It won't harm if you consult an immigration lawyer.

Hope I was helpful,

KataandFreddy