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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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I don't expect anyone to beg me to stay. And it's not just me who gets attacked here... it's a lot of people.

Name five of them (or however many constitutes "a lot of people"), the nature of the "attacks," and the reasons that may have inspired or drawn the "attacks."
I see it all the time and report it often. And yes, when advice is given that is full of error, I disregard it.
Then report that, too!
I was disrespected by those 2 before I ever said anything to them at all.
I perceived none of that at all.
All this came from me saying that the OP in this thread should seek professional advice as opposed to getting information on his very serious situation from people on this site. If there has ever been good solid advice given here... it is that.
How can you be certain that the OP is not receiving professional advice, and for free, at that?

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Algeria
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Name five of them (or however many constitutes "a lot of people"), the nature of the "attacks," and the reasons that may have inspired or drawn the "attacks."Then report that, too!I perceived none of that at all.How can you be certain that the OP is not receiving professional advice, and for free, at that?

I'm done with this really. Fighing on the internet is useless.

I'm not about to name people who have contacted me privately.

I can be certain that people who have openly said that they are not attorneys here, are not attorneys and therefore not legal professionals.

Anyway, I'm about to add some more members to my ignore list and from now on, anyone receiving bad advice has my sympathies. I don't usually add much advice on here, just say what I have experienced personally. From now on I won't post anything. I'm nobody's advocate here nor am I qualified to give advice, other than for people to seek professional advice. Just want my own case, and the few nice people I've met here and those I haven't met, to have quick and fruitful visa experiences.

Carry on. I don't thrive on drama... so I'm out.

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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I'm about to add some more members to my ignore list
Perhaps this says more about your attitudes than it does those whom you complain about.
From now on I won't post anything.
From your keyboard to everyone's eyes.
nor am I qualified to give advice
From your keyboard to everyone's eyes.
Just want my own case, and the few nice people I've met here and those I haven't met, to have quick and fruitful visa experiences.
In that instance, you and the others would do well to attend to the counsel of Pushbrk and JimVaPhuong.
I don't thrive on drama...
Hmmm...

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Vietnam
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I don't expect anyone to beg me to stay. And it's not just me who gets attacked here... it's a lot of people. I see it all the time and report it often. And yes, when advice is given that is full of error, I disregard it. I was disrespected by those 2 before I ever said anything to them at all. I haven't asked for any advice from those 2, yet I've been subjected to it. All this came from me saying that the OP in this thread should seek professional advice as opposed to getting information on his very serious situation from people on this site. If there has ever been good solid advice given here... it is that.

I never said anything disrespectful to you, that I'm aware of. If I did then I apologize.

You made a statement about a case for which you have personal knowledge, and that statement conflicts with what I've learned about immigration law. Further, it has the potential of scaring the ####### out of everyone who has been out of status and is now going through the adjustment of status process. I'd hate to see people lying awake at night in a cold sweat for fear that ICE is going to knock their door down at any moment and haul them away to jail. ICE simply does not do this with people whose adjustment of status is pending because, technically, they are no longer out of status. There is an anomaly in the case you described, and instead of explaining that anomaly you just insist that you are right and I am wrong. If that is the case then please point out how you know this to be true, because there are dozens of people on this site alone who are presuming that they are not at risk of being busted by ICE because they've submitted their AOS petitions and those petitions have been accepted by USCIS, in spite of the fact that they were out of status before the petition was submitted. This question comes up in the AOS subforums at least a half dozen times a week, and the chorus from the members is "Don't worry. You get temporary legal status while your AOS is pending". It now appears, because of your ex-husband's cousin, that we've ALL been wrong.

If I am wrong, then please prove that I am wrong. Show me the law or USCIS/CBP/ICE policy that makes what you've said true. I make mistakes on this site often, and I accept it graciously when people point it out. I'll do the same for you when you prove I am wrong.

12/15/2009 - K1 Visa Interview - APPROVED!

12/29/2009 - Married in Oakland, CA!

08/18/2010 - AOS Interview - APPROVED!

05/01/2013 - Removal of Conditions - APPROVED!

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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If I am wrong, then please prove that I am wrong. Show me the law or USCIS/CBP/ICE policy that makes what you've said true. I make mistakes on this site often, and I accept it graciously when people point it out. I'll do the same for you when you prove I am wrong.
She's probably put you on "ignore," Jim. By the way, the only mistake of yours that I can remember is your statement here: "I make mistakes on this site often."

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Filed: Other Country: China
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Disagreement and disrespect are not synonyms. Disagreeing with an opinion CAN be an attack but I haven't seen any "attack" aimed at Mandy, only respectful disagreement. It's not personal. Incorrect information can be harmful. Most contributors here give their time and counsel in order to help others through the process.

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ireland
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Carry on. I don't thrive on drama... so I'm out.

For real this time? 'Cause I think you've said this three or four times already, but you keep coming back.

I'm the USC petitioner.

Timeline:

10/06/2005 Met in Ireland while I was on a study abroad

03/15/2010 K-1 NOA1

05/27/2010 K-1 NOA2

09/10/2010 K-1 Interview

09/22/2010 POE

10/01/2010 Wedding

10/27/2010 AOS/EAD/AP NOA1s

12/22/2010 EAD/AP Approved

04/05/2011 AOS Approved - no interview

04/09/2011 Green Card received

01/24/2013 ROC NOA1

06/28/2013 ROC Approved - no interview

07/05/2013 10-year Green Card received

08/19/2014 N-400 NOA

12/06/2014 N-400 Interview

01/09/2014 Naturalization ceremony

My husband is now a US Citizen! Our journey is over!

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Wales
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If #2 is about the situation I was talking about... he isn't Algerian. Just to clarify. No deportation order.

If you could post a link to the court case I would like to have a look.

“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-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Honduras
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I did not read every page on here, so I'm not sure what conclusion you came up with or are going to proceed with, but honestly, I wouldn't do anything at all in terms of trying to get her papers. There is such a double-standard when it comes to immigration. By this I mean look at what's going on in my state of Arizona right now. The Federal Government is trying to sue us so we cannot enforce immigration laws, AGAINST THOSE WHO ARE ILLEGALLY! However, those who try to repent and do the right thing, they show no mercy. It's BS in every way possible. How does that make sense? Those who try to apply and come here legally without ever being here illegally, they run them through such a rigmarole that it's almost ridiculous, but don't mess with those who made it across the border illegally because that would be wrong (being facetious here). So in short, I would stay with her because apparently the federal government is not going to do anything about it anyways, and perhaps pardon all those who are here sometime in the future. That's what I would do. The government makes you pay when you try to be honest and do the right thing. I'm just lucky my wife was never here.

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