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geowrian Grand Master

geowrian   22,344

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A wise man once said "Be careful what you wish for". The removal of immigrant intent as an ineligibility has far reaching consequences affecting beyond those who only have legitimate intent to be together.

 

2 hours ago, Lemonslice said:

Misrepresentation is not allowed, however there is nothing restricting anyone from changing their minds.

Correct. But the discussion was solely directed at somebody who misrepresented their intent at POE ("Even if they planned it..."), and the subsequent discussion about whether immigrant intent should be permitted or not.

Somebody who changes their mind after entry can AOS fine.

Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

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AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

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I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

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Ontarkie
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Yes you can AOS this time as your plans changed after he entered. Just make sure he wants to stay in the US with no work and not leave for a long while. I think EAD and AP is taking almost 6 months to

geowrian
geowrian

If I knew with 100% certainty that I could rob a bank with no possibility of getting caught, that doesn't make it right or legal. And it certainly isn't something that I am allowed to discuss abo

JFH Grand Master

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4 hours ago, Orangesapples said:

Robbing a bank is not a victimless crime. Crossing the border with intent to adjust harms no one. 

 

I disagree that it “harms no one”. Countries that are in the VWP are in the program because they have maintained a low rate of overstay and fraud. If we all followed the principle that it’s ok because no one gets hurt and we all adjusted status eventually previously VWP-eligible countries will lose their eligibility. Look at the approval rates for B-2 visas in some countries - less than 50%. This is largely due to fellow country folk overstaying and adjusting. Those of us who enjoyed the privilege of visiting our loved ones in the USA before immigrating (I visited over 40 times on the VWP) owe it to those behind us to keep to the rules, just as we appreciated the behavior of those before us who set the example and caused us to be considered trustworthy.

Timeline in brief:

Married: September 27, 2014

I-130 filed: February 5, 2016

NOA1: February 8, 2016 Nebraska

NOA2: July 21, 2016

Interview: December 6, 2016 London

POE: December 19, 2016 Las Vegas

N-400 filed: September 30, 2019

Interview: March 22, 2021 Seattle

Oath: March 22, 2021 COVID-style same-day oath

 

Now a US citizen!

TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   48,953

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Administrative action has been applied against a member who has consistently violated this provision of the site's Terms of Service:  "Condone or instruct, either directly or indirectly, others on how to commit fraudulent or illegal immigration activities in any way, shape, manner or method."

 

Several such posts, quotes thereof, and posts with off-topic bickering have been removed.

 

The OP has received plenty of accurate advice from sensible members, so this thread is now closed to further comment.

 

TBoneTX

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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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