Can my Fiance travel outside the US after she arrives

[Suss&Camm 2,213]

2 minutes ago, Siphiwe said:

So why tell people they have been approved when they haven't actually been approved? All it does it create an expectation. It takes 50 days to do a name check???LMAO. They are only just now doing a name check? Cross referencing what???? Also, I don't think giving me specific information about my case would pose a danger to the United States. I don't think it poses a threat to say, "Hey, we are double checking you bank statement, this should take about a week"....

No, not for you specifically maybe but for the process as a whole, transparency isn't' the aim. They are approved "pending everything checks out". Which is assumed, but they can't issue the visa until it actually is. and LOL imagine if they did that for everyone... they'd need to increase the number of ppl working there just to do those updates, and if not then the process would be even slower, cause they had to do those updates. I don't understand why you don't just accept the way it is and go into problem solving mode instead of being so focused on being upset about it, You're an athlete, focus on the end goal and don't let the rest get to you is my advice. Take it or leave it. I wish you and your fiancée the best.

Edited May 21, 2017 by Suss&Camm

[EmilyW 1,226]

You have no idea what they are checking.  Perhaps there is something that has come up in her background check.  Perhaps something she hasn't told you but which the US government is interested in.  You can rationalize and rage on that it doesn't take 50 days to do a name check but you don't know that that is what they are doing.

 

As you'll find out - as hard as it is, and as difficult as it is - immigration to the US is beyond your absolute control.

[Siphiwe 1]

Ok. Thanks everyone. If I find out anything I will post. I did contact my US Congressman and if he finds out anything, I will post that, too. Finally, to this: "They don't care about people being understanding.  Their job is not to make you happy.  Their job is to protect the US." Treating people with respect and dignity is how you protect the US. Patriotism flourishes when people feel their government actually cares about them.

[Springrain22 427]

1 minute ago, Siphiwe said:

So why tell people they have been approved when they haven't actually been approved? All it does it create an expectation. It takes 50 days to do a name check???LMAO. They are only just now doing a name check? Cross referencing what???? Also, I don't think giving me specific information about my case would pose a danger to the United States. I don't think it poses a threat to say, "Hey, we are double checking you bank statement, this should take about a week"....

I think you just don't clearly understand how the process works so you're now upset being not ready for all this. Yes, sometimes it does take 50 days to do a name check. But it can be something else. Again, we have no info about your wife and her background. May be she used to sell weapons, we do not know it. Or someone with her name did the same thing, who the hell knows? Again, what is your point here and how does it help to resolve your delays? Any idea? Crying here will not do the trick. Ask them specific questions and update it here.

[EmilyW 1,226]

If people are looking to the government to make them feel good, then the world is done.  We had a good run.

[Siphiwe 1]

How would I know how the process works beyond what is published? How would I know that it takes 50 days to do a name check. That's why I came to this forum because when I inquire to the Counsulate, they don't give any answers. So I don't understand why I am expected to know something that they wont tell me. That's silly. But I do appreciate the insight everyone is giving me. Obviously, I know I am not a terrorist and my fiance knows She is not a terrorist, so from our perspective, we can't imagine what the hold up is.

[Transborderwife 4,666]

3 minutes ago, Siphiwe said:

Ok. Thanks everyone. If I find out anything I will post. I did contact my US Congressman and if he finds out anything, I will post that, too. Finally, to this: "They don't care about people being understanding.  Their job is not to make you happy.  Their job is to protect the US." Treating people with respect and dignity is how you protect the US. Patriotism flourishes when people feel their government actually cares about them.

How aren't they respecting you?

[Transborderwife 4,666]

2 minutes ago, Siphiwe said:

How would I know how the process works beyond what is published? How would I know that it takes 50 days to do a name check. That's why I came to this forum because when I inquire to the Counsulate, they don't give any answers. So I don't understand why I am expected to know something that they wont tell me. That's silly. But I do appreciate the insight everyone is giving me. Obviously, I know I am not a terrorist and my fiance knows She is not a terrorist, so from our perspective, we can't imagine what the hold up is.

You know but they can't just take your word for it.  Her name could be common 

[JFH 12,189]

You're preaching to the choir here, telling us that the process is slow, it hurts to be apart, etc. Your pain and suffering being apart from your girlfriend is no greater than anyone else's. We have all survived. There is nothing you can do to speed it up. If there was, we would all do it and no one would be here waiting and waiting. It is what it is. Reading posts about how terrible it is to be apart is nothing new and somewhat redundant. We all go through major life events without our spouses during this process. I was scheduled for brain surgery to cure my epilepsy during the time apart from my husband. I spent a long time in the hospital without my husband. I got through it and I'm sure you'll get through an athletics event without your girlfriend by your side. 

 

With all all due respect, if being able to travel to competitions and events is part of your life and you want her to be able to come with you then you chose the wrong visa path. That's water under the bridge now but you wouldn't be in this situation of potentially having to go to Budapest without her if you had done some research beforehand. You can't blame USCIS or the embassy for your poor planning. 

 

 

Edited May 21, 2017 by JFH

[Springrain22 427]

1 minute ago, Siphiwe said:

How would I know how the process works beyond what is published? How would I know that it takes 50 days to do a name check. That's why I came to this forum because when I inquire to the Counsulate, they don't give any answers. So I don't understand why I am expected to know something that they wont tell me. That's silly. But I do appreciate the insight everyone is giving me. Obviously, I know I am not a terrorist and my fiance knows She is not a terrorist, so from our perspective, we can't imagine what the hold up is.

Hey, how do we know it better than your consulate if we have no freaking info at all? You MUST read about the process before applying and having your case. You MUST follow all the rules of the process. If you read that you should NOT plan anything before visa in hand, it would be less painful. If you read that there's possibly some AP in China, it would be less painful. Instead, you just came and asked us: "but whyyyy". We don't know your specific case, we can only describe what the process it. If you know that you're not a terrorist and your fiance knows she is not a terrorist, they you have nothing to worry about, just wait like all of us do.

[Springrain22 427]

5 minutes ago, Transborderwife said:

How aren't they respecting you?

By showing that world is not perfect and OP was not ready for this...

[Siphiwe 1]

Again, that's my point. YES, WE Know  - so from our PERSPECTIVE, we can't imagine what the delay is. So we are left to speculate. And since, apart from this forum, no one seems to have any answers, the speculation is definitely not positive. Of course we don't expect the government to take our word for it, but what I am saying is that their process is messed up. Do the due dilligence, but don't tell people they are approved and or indicate that it will take 3 to 10 business days to return the passport when that just isn't the case. 

[Springrain22 427]

4 minutes ago, JFH said:

You can't blame USCIS or the embassy for your poor planning.

This is what I meant.

[Springrain22 427]

11 minutes ago, Siphiwe said:

Of course we don't expect the government to take our word for it, but what I am saying is that their process is messed up. Do the due dilligence, but don't tell people they are approved and or indicate that it will take 3 to 10 business days to return the passport when that just isn't the case. 

Everyone knows this. If you were reading the forum or at least did some research before you send the petition, you'd know all downsides and potential risks you may experience. As far as I see, you did not even read how the whole process works and how many applications USCIS and NVC receive. You did not read that AP is possible in your wife's country. That's why now it's hard for you to wait. Nothing is perfect, dude, the immigration process has been fuсkеd up a long time ago. And it's not an easy process to polish it up in a week like you want.

Edited May 21, 2017 by Springrain22

[Transborderwife 4,666]

12 minutes ago, Siphiwe said:

Again, that's my point. YES, WE Know  - so from our PERSPECTIVE, we can't imagine what the delay is. So we are left to speculate. And since, apart from this forum, no one seems to have any answers, the speculation is definitely not positive. Of course we don't expect the government to take our word for it, but what I am saying is that their process is messed up. Do the due dilligence, but don't tell people they are approved and or indicate that it will take 3 to 10 business days to return the passport when that just isn't the case. 

Uscis and CBP are permitted to lie or give conditional approval.  It sucks but it is a part of the process