More Of A Sticky Situation

[Mister Ecua 0]

Both K1 and K3 are going to be extremely hard to get, and will most definitely require a waiver.

I think the wavier part would be the case if she used a passport to come in with her name. If I sent her home and sent for a K1, then it would be under her real name...

In this case, I would recommend spending his money on language classes over an attorney if he continues to plan a life with this woman. I don't think an attorney is going to make a difference

Well, I am fluent in spanish (it being my first language) so extra money for language classes will not be need lol. But as for the lawyer part, I was thinking the same exact thing, I don't really think it would make a difference, though it would not hurt to try, especially if I get some free consultation.

Edited March 16, 2007 by Mister Ecua

[zyggy 9]

Both K1 and K3 are going to be extremely hard to get, and will most definitely require a waiver.

I think the wavier part would be the case if she used a passport to come in with her name. If I sent her home and sent for a K1, then it would be under her real name...

In this case, I would recommend spending his money on language classes over an attorney if he continues to plan a life with this woman. I don't think an attorney is going to make a difference

Well, I am fluent in spanish (it being my first language) so extra money for language classes will not be need lol. But as for the lawyer part, I was thinking the same exact thing, I don't really think it would make a difference, though it would not hurt to try, especially if I get some free consultation.

Consultations are never free... and in your case, I wouldn't take one... Expect to pay in the realm of $200 - $400 in your case for one sit down...

[notrepetiteashley 0]

Both K1 and K3 are going to be extremely hard to get, and will most definitely require a waiver.

I think the wavier part would be the case if she used a passport to come in with her name. If I sent her home and sent for a K1, then it would be under her real name...

In this case, I would recommend spending his money on language classes over an attorney if he continues to plan a life with this woman. I don't think an attorney is going to make a difference

Well, I am fluent in spanish (it being my first language) so extra money for language classes will not be need lol. But as for the lawyer part, I was thinking the same exact thing, I don't really think it would make a difference, though it would not hurt to try, especially if I get some free consultation.

Consultations are never free... and in your case, I wouldn't take one... Expect to pay in the realm of $200 - $400 in your case for one sit down...

Where do you get the idea that consultations are *never* free? That's totally untrue. I've personally had at least 3 consultations that were completely free from compltely different lawyers offices...

[zyggy 9]

Both K1 and K3 are going to be extremely hard to get, and will most definitely require a waiver.

I think the wavier part would be the case if she used a passport to come in with her name. If I sent her home and sent for a K1, then it would be under her real name...

In this case, I would recommend spending his money on language classes over an attorney if he continues to plan a life with this woman. I don't think an attorney is going to make a difference

Well, I am fluent in spanish (it being my first language) so extra money for language classes will not be need lol. But as for the lawyer part, I was thinking the same exact thing, I don't really think it would make a difference, though it would not hurt to try, especially if I get some free consultation.

Consultations are never free... and in your case, I wouldn't take one... Expect to pay in the realm of $200 - $400 in your case for one sit down...

Where do you get the idea that consultations are *never* free? That's totally untrue. I've personally had at least 3 consultations that were completely free from compltely different lawyers offices...

For lawyers.. time is money... believe me.. you (or someone else) paid for your consultations in some way, shape, or form...

If a lawyner needs to give free consultations to get your business... in this kind of complicated case, it's probably not a lawyer worth seeing...

[KarenCee 3]

Both K1 and K3 are going to be extremely hard to get, and will most definitely require a waiver.

I think the wavier part would be the case if she used a passport to come in with her name. If I sent her home and sent for a K1, then it would be under her real name...

In this case, I would recommend spending his money on language classes over an attorney if he continues to plan a life with this woman. I don't think an attorney is going to make a difference

Well, I am fluent in spanish (it being my first language) so extra money for language classes will not be need lol. But as for the lawyer part, I was thinking the same exact thing, I don't really think it would make a difference, though it would not hurt to try, especially if I get some free consultation.

Consultations are never free... and in your case, I wouldn't take one... Expect to pay in the realm of $200 - $400 in your case for one sit down...

Where do you get the idea that consultations are *never* free? That's totally untrue. I've personally had at least 3 consultations that were completely free from compltely different lawyers offices...

For lawyers.. time is money... believe me.. you (or someone else) paid for your consultations in some way, shape, or form...

If a lawyner needs to give free consultations to get your business... in this kind of complicated case, it's probably not a lawyer worth seeing...

I agree. With something this important, I'm not so sure I'd take a freebie either. Chances are the OP is going to need to retain a lawyer so he might as well pay to see one.

[notrepetiteashley 0]

Look, when I said free I meant free. No currency exchanged in other words. And as for the advice, it was solid. Across all 3 different law offices.

I see what you're saying, but it worked out for me. That's my personal experience. And it's valid.

I'm not saying the OP *has* to have a free consultation, but I am saying I disagree with you that consultations are "never free." That's simply untrue. And the advice I got from a free consultation was just fine. So I'd have to disagree there, too. Maybe not all free consulations are great, but mine was.

[athena_ny 1]

What, and just hope that USCIS doesn't find out? How are you going to explain how you met if she's never been in the country with her "real name"? Lies, lies and more lies. Not good for getting ANYTHING approved. Not to mention a misrepresentation...and that leads you into dangerous territory.

Go see a lawyer. But I still say...Peru is a beautiful country.

Both K1 and K3 are going to be extremely hard to get, and will most definitely require a waiver.

I think the wavier part would be the case if she used a passport to come in with her name. If I sent her home and sent for a K1, then it would be under her real name...

In this case, I would recommend spending his money on language classes over an attorney if he continues to plan a life with this woman. I don't think an attorney is going to make a difference

Well, I am fluent in spanish (it being my first language) so extra money for language classes will not be need lol. But as for the lawyer part, I was thinking the same exact thing, I don't really think it would make a difference, though it would not hurt to try, especially if I get some free consultation.

Edited March 17, 2007 by meow mix

[Mister Ecua 0]

Question:

I bought Nolos's: Fiance & Marriage Visas and came across the section to "who can adjust status in the US". there is a part that says "applicant entered the US illegally cannot adjust status UNLESS GRANDFATHERED IN". So my question is, what in the world does that mean, "grandfathered in"?

[Dr_LHA 3]

I assume that this is referring to 245(i), which I believe is only applicable if your wife were present in the USA before 2001 and a I-130 was filed by you on her behalf before April 30th, 2001. Its pretty unlikely that she is covered by this, but again this is something that a lawyer will be able to answer better than people here will.

Edited March 18, 2007 by dr_lha

[tiberonsuave 0]

Do not under any circumstances just send her home at this juncture. She will impose a ten year ban the moment she leaves. You may have an uphill battle but at least she is at your side.

t

You need a lawyer,

Another solution, she goes home and you can go visit her, then marry her there, then come back and fill out K-3, because it looks like they don't do direct consular filing..

or you send a K-1 for her

[Dr_LHA 3]

Do not under any circumstances just send her home at this juncture. She will impose a ten year ban the moment she leaves. You may have an uphill battle but at least she is at your side.

How will they know to ban her if she entered on a fake passport though, eh?

[tiberonsuave 0]

You have a point,

I f one has the cajones to try it.

T

Do not under any circumstances just send her home at this juncture. She will impose a ten year ban the moment she leaves. You may have an uphill battle but at least she is at your side.

How will they know to ban her if she entered on a fake passport though, eh?

Edited March 19, 2007 by tiberonsuave

[lion_lioness 0]

I would start over with a k3 and have her get her paperwork in her name this time but still talk to a lawyer. Good luck either way - sorry I can't offer any better advice.

[tiberonsuave 0]

So start with a K-3 eh. Are you suggesting that they get married here or there? If here she has no legal documentation for entering. Or are you suggesting that she exit the country on a falsified passport?

The problem with Peru is how are you going to support yourself? I have worked a lot there but not continually. If you have good savings or investment income it is another thing.

I have had six consultations. Three free and three paid for. I found them all to be very valuable. HAve your fact down and do your homework in advance and you will save a ton of money.

t

I would start over with a k3 and have her get her paperwork in her name this time but still talk to a lawyer. Good luck either way - sorry I can't offer any better advice.

[athena_ny 1]

My husband's entire family manages to support themselves quite well. It's not impossible

So start with a K-3 eh. Are you suggesting that they get married here or there? If here she has no legal documentation for entering. Or are you suggesting that she exit the country on a falsified passport?

The problem with Peru is how are you going to support yourself? I have worked a lot there but not continually. If you have good savings or investment income it is another thing.

I have had six consultations. Three free and three paid for. I found them all to be very valuable. HAve your fact down and do your homework in advance and you will save a ton of money.

t

I would start over with a k3 and have her get her paperwork in her name this time but still talk to a lawyer. Good luck either way - sorry I can't offer any better advice.