I-601 Approval in London!

[Angela 1]

The embassy in Stockholm just called my husband and told him his waiver was approved in London :dance: I am so freakin happy right now!!!

Thank you to VJ, I2US, and a HUGE shout out to attorney Laurel Scott for her amazing work on my behalf.

He's coming home!!!

[Baileyj96 0]

CONGRATS TO YOUR AND YOUR HUSBAND!! It's a wonderful feeling. Enjoy every minute.

Baileyj

[elmcitymaven 9,711]

Angela --

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Seems like only yesterday you and I were moaning about RFEs... and now you have the waiver!!! Here's to a speedy reunion!

Edit to say: now go update your signature so you can revel in the good news some more!

Edited May 18, 2007 by elmcitymaven

[Angela 1]

Bailey, now I know how it feels to finally have this waiver stuff behind us. We can finally move on with our life together! LOL

Elm, thanks for reminding me about my signature. Updated now, hehe! I'll be watching for a successful interview for you guys!

[broma25 2]

Congratulations, I hope you are reunited really soon.

[Zee Bee 61]

Good for you!!

[JODO 2]

Congrats

[Bobbie 1]

I feel like such a blood sucker...FIRST..congrats...Next, how hard is your hardship?

I hate wishing I had a major medical problem.

[Angela 1]

I feel like such a blood sucker...FIRST..congrats...Next, how hard is your hardship?

I hate wishing I had a major medical problem.

hehe!

Hardships... My waiver had one Level 2 argument (borderline Level 1), three Level 3 arguments, and two Level 4 arguments. (Based on Laurel Scott's memo on extreme hardship http://www.visacentral.net/I601Memo.pdf)

I have a couple moderate medical conditions that are being closely monitored by a physician that I have been with for 15 years. My mother is disabled and I am her sole caretaker. I don't speak a lick of Swedish. I have a degree and a license to practice in a medical field that is somewhat specialized to the United States. The unemployment rate in Sweden is high, as is the cost of living, compared to Pittsburgh. And I would be financially and professionally ruined if I had to move to Sweden.

We also established that my husband, even though his conviction was pretty fresh, was rehabilitated and of good moral character (we had a statement from the judge in the court records noting that.)

So there it is, no major health issues and no children. It can be done! You just have to be organized and back up everything you say with evidence. Having a great attorney helps a lot

[MistyB 0]

Yay! Congratulations! I hope you and your husband are very happy in the US! Lycka Till!!!

[Bobbie 1]

I feel like such a blood sucker...FIRST..congrats...Next, how hard is your hardship?

I hate wishing I had a major medical problem.

hehe!

Hardships... My waiver had one Level 2 argument (borderline Level 1), three Level 3 arguments, and two Level 4 arguments. (Based on Laurel Scott's memo on extreme hardship http://www.visacentral.net/I601Memo.pdf)

I have a couple moderate medical conditions that are being closely monitored by a physician that I have been with for 15 years. My mother is disabled and I am her sole caretaker. I don't speak a lick of Swedish. I have a degree and a license to practice in a medical field that is somewhat specialized to the United States. The unemployment rate in Sweden is high, as is the cost of living, compared to Pittsburgh. And I would be financially and professionally ruined if I had to move to Sweden.

We also established that my husband, even though his conviction was pretty fresh, was rehabilitated and of good moral character (we had a statement from the judge in the court records noting that.)

So there it is, no major health issues and no children. It can be done! You just have to be organized and back up everything you say with evidence. Having a great attorney helps a lot

Thank you for that input, I really value that you took the time to share this.

Bobbie

[shannon65 2]

Congratulations! I'm very happy for you.

[new orleans bound 0]

The embassy in Stockholm just called my husband and told him his waiver was approved in London :dance: I am so freakin happy right now!!!

Thank you to VJ, I2US, and a HUGE shout out to attorney Laurel Scott for her amazing work on my behalf.

He's coming home!!!

Congrats. That's wonderful News. I wish Vermont moved as fast as London.

[new orleans bound 0]

I feel like such a blood sucker...FIRST..congrats...Next, how hard is your hardship?

I hate wishing I had a major medical problem.

Bobbie are you trying to write a 601 waiver? Are you using a lawyer? I have some helpful hints home if you want me to email them to you. Right now I'm visiting my parents and don't have access to the information but I can email it to you later.

[Bobbie 1]

I feel like such a blood sucker...FIRST..congrats...Next, how hard is your hardship?

I hate wishing I had a major medical problem.

Bobbie are you trying to write a 601 waiver? Are you using a lawyer? I have some helpful hints home if you want me to email them to you. Right now I'm visiting my parents and don't have access to the information but I can email it to you later.

Yesn we are doing a 601, no we aren't using a lawyer (at this point) and any information you have would be very appreicated!

Thank you!

Bobbie

Edited May 23, 2007 by Bobbie