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KierenHby   897

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I got a lawyer because I didn't know about VJ at the time.

But looking back, having spent a good bit of time going through the portals and forums and reading countless experiences, I'd advise DIY.

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January 16, 2015 I-130 Mailed, Chi lockbox January 20, 2015 Priority Date, January 21, 2015 NOA1 notice date, Assigned VSC, January 23, 2015 Check Cashed, electronically March 5, 2015 NOA2

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March 27, 2015 NVC received April 6, 2015 Case#, IIN# assigned April 8, 2015 Paid AOS + IV fee Invoices May 5, 2015 AOS + IV package submitted May 11, 2015 Scan Date

June 11, 2015 DS-260 submitted June 25, 2015 False checklist (for ds260).. hello? June 30, 2015 Answered checklist Aug 5, 2015 Escalated to Supervisor review Aug 13, 2015 Case Complete

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Sept 10, 2015 Interview Scheduled Sept 11, 2015 P4 Letter received Sept 21, 2015 file In transit from NVC Sept 23, 2015 file at Embassy

Sept 28, 2015 Medical Oct 14, 2015 Biometrics Oct 15, 2015 Interview (Approved) Oct 19, 2015 IV visa Issued Oct 23, 2015 Passport Pickup

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Nov 2, 2015 Entered the US Nov 16, 2015 Applied for SSN, walk-in Nov 20, 2015 Social Security Card recd Jan 15, 2016 GC received

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Yours Cousins Cousin could be your sister.

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India is unsafe? As an aside how would anyone know you are a USC?

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How close is she to you - you say she is in your family. The US doesn't like family members getting married (even first, second, third cousins). This is your third petition now - don't you want to m

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What is DIY?

I got a lawyer because I didn't know about VJ at the time.

But looking back, having spent a good bit of time going through the portals and forums and reading countless experiences, I'd advise DIY.

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"Do It Yourself"

USCIS

January 16, 2015 I-130 Mailed, Chi lockbox January 20, 2015 Priority Date, January 21, 2015 NOA1 notice date, Assigned VSC, January 23, 2015 Check Cashed, electronically March 5, 2015 NOA2

NVC

March 27, 2015 NVC received April 6, 2015 Case#, IIN# assigned April 8, 2015 Paid AOS + IV fee Invoices May 5, 2015 AOS + IV package submitted May 11, 2015 Scan Date

June 11, 2015 DS-260 submitted June 25, 2015 False checklist (for ds260).. hello? June 30, 2015 Answered checklist Aug 5, 2015 Escalated to Supervisor review Aug 13, 2015 Case Complete

Consular

Sept 10, 2015 Interview Scheduled Sept 11, 2015 P4 Letter received Sept 21, 2015 file In transit from NVC Sept 23, 2015 file at Embassy

Sept 28, 2015 Medical Oct 14, 2015 Biometrics Oct 15, 2015 Interview (Approved) Oct 19, 2015 IV visa Issued Oct 23, 2015 Passport Pickup

POE

Nov 2, 2015 Entered the US Nov 16, 2015 Applied for SSN, walk-in Nov 20, 2015 Social Security Card recd Jan 15, 2016 GC received

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Can my situation be worked without having to go back home?

We talk on skype and text daily on whatsapp, consistently every day, every hour. This is genuine and I can prove it. I just don't have pictures sitting next to her as her parents will not allow it.

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She could come and visit you and you could take lots of photos.

“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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That might be pushing it, has she applied for a tourist visa?

“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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I sense a reluctance on your part to travel back home. I reckon you are in-status in the US as you seem to have filed (though not pursued) an I-130 just recently, which might otherwise preclude someone from entering back into the US.

Does her family know about you two's intention to get married? You guys chat and whatsapp, but her family won't allow her to be photographed with you. Something odd somewhere..

USCIS

January 16, 2015 I-130 Mailed, Chi lockbox January 20, 2015 Priority Date, January 21, 2015 NOA1 notice date, Assigned VSC, January 23, 2015 Check Cashed, electronically March 5, 2015 NOA2

NVC

March 27, 2015 NVC received April 6, 2015 Case#, IIN# assigned April 8, 2015 Paid AOS + IV fee Invoices May 5, 2015 AOS + IV package submitted May 11, 2015 Scan Date

June 11, 2015 DS-260 submitted June 25, 2015 False checklist (for ds260).. hello? June 30, 2015 Answered checklist Aug 5, 2015 Escalated to Supervisor review Aug 13, 2015 Case Complete

Consular

Sept 10, 2015 Interview Scheduled Sept 11, 2015 P4 Letter received Sept 21, 2015 file In transit from NVC Sept 23, 2015 file at Embassy

Sept 28, 2015 Medical Oct 14, 2015 Biometrics Oct 15, 2015 Interview (Approved) Oct 19, 2015 IV visa Issued Oct 23, 2015 Passport Pickup

POE

Nov 2, 2015 Entered the US Nov 16, 2015 Applied for SSN, walk-in Nov 20, 2015 Social Security Card recd Jan 15, 2016 GC received

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OP have you seen her in the last 2 yrs (can prove)

Did this meet up with her over-lap your current marriage

Do you live in a state that allows family marriages such as FL

some states allow families getting marry but just a few as its

still largely frowned on in the US. Research & speak to an atty

B4 sending in any petitions

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Not at all actually. I was born and raised in NY that is why most of my family resides here and have no reasons to go back for anything. It always feels unsafe when I do go back home. Thanks for the incorrect judgement though.

Yes, they are completely aware as our parents already have discussed our marriage plans once she arrives.

I sense a reluctance on your part to travel back home. I reckon you are in-status in the US as you seem to have filed (though not pursued) an I-130 just recently, which might otherwise preclude someone from entering back into the US.

Does her family know about you two's intention to get married? You guys chat and whatsapp, but her family won't allow her to be photographed with you. Something odd somewhere..

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Meet in a third country?

“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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I was thinking to have her family meet me in Dubai where I always wanted to visit too. But my family won't agree with such thing. I just do not want to make a trip back home and no its not because I wont be allowed back lol. I have global entry ffs.

Meet in a third country?

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Not at all actually. I was born and raised in NY that is why most of my family resides here and have no reasons to go back for anything. It always feels unsafe when I do go back home. Thanks for the incorrect judgement though.

Yes, they are completely aware as our parents already have discussed our marriage plans once she arrives.

I certainly wasn't questioning you, apologies if it came across that way, but a wife is a damn good reason to go back for. Especially if you two seem to have hit it off.

Not to hijack your concerns, but I traveled multiple times to eventually meet my wife. I didn't file her i129 because it being successful were iffy, so we got married after my multiple trips last year. Now she and I await her i130 adjudication while being away from each other.

USCIS

January 16, 2015 I-130 Mailed, Chi lockbox January 20, 2015 Priority Date, January 21, 2015 NOA1 notice date, Assigned VSC, January 23, 2015 Check Cashed, electronically March 5, 2015 NOA2

NVC

March 27, 2015 NVC received April 6, 2015 Case#, IIN# assigned April 8, 2015 Paid AOS + IV fee Invoices May 5, 2015 AOS + IV package submitted May 11, 2015 Scan Date

June 11, 2015 DS-260 submitted June 25, 2015 False checklist (for ds260).. hello? June 30, 2015 Answered checklist Aug 5, 2015 Escalated to Supervisor review Aug 13, 2015 Case Complete

Consular

Sept 10, 2015 Interview Scheduled Sept 11, 2015 P4 Letter received Sept 21, 2015 file In transit from NVC Sept 23, 2015 file at Embassy

Sept 28, 2015 Medical Oct 14, 2015 Biometrics Oct 15, 2015 Interview (Approved) Oct 19, 2015 IV visa Issued Oct 23, 2015 Passport Pickup

POE

Nov 2, 2015 Entered the US Nov 16, 2015 Applied for SSN, walk-in Nov 20, 2015 Social Security Card recd Jan 15, 2016 GC received

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Sounds like you have a decision to make.

“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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That is what my mother suggests to do it the proper way and go out there, get married and then I'll be able to take pictures. Once I'm back I can then apply for i130. But I would hate to go back no matter if its a gold mine out there. Sorry just love being here.

I certainly wasn't questioning you, apologies if it came across that way, but a wife is a damn good reason to go back for. Especially if you two seem to have hit it off.

Not to hijack your concerns, but I traveled multiple times to eventually meet my wife. I didn't file her i129 because it being successful were iffy, so we got married after my multiple trips last year. Now she and I await her i130 adjudication while being away from each other.

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