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4 minutes ago, mrsartis said:

Hello kababayans!

Would this be a grounds for denial of IV? 

 

 

Just curious for future petition

 

thanks,

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Sort of depends.   Abuse as in hard user/addict?   

 

St. Luke's would have an evaluation completed by a psychiatrist .. that would be a main factor how it would be addressed

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2 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

Sort of depends.   Abuse as in hard user/addict?   

 

St. Luke's would have an evaluation completed by a psychiatrist .. that would be a main factor how it would be addressed

Ugh, I would not know how hard but it was probably 5 years ago when he last used. Meth I think the equivalent of what we have here . They call it sha-bu there. No history of violence or whatsoever. He did get into custody for possession which later on got dismissed for lack of evidence.

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2 hours ago, mrsartis said:

Ugh, I would not know how hard but it was probably 5 years ago when he last used. Meth I think the equivalent of what we have here . They call it sha-bu there. No history of violence or whatsoever. He did get into custody for possession which later on got dismissed for lack of evidence.

So drug use and criminal history. Just so you know, immigration is interested in criminal history  also. Be careful, because many think that because charges were later dropped, that they don't have to report an arrest history. If a person was handcuffed and put in jail, it may need to be reported.

 

A history of drug use can lead to a refusal (this is different than a straight denial). If a refusal is given, they will be given a ban somewhere from several months to a year. They must then remain clean and show evidence of being clean by having periodic drug tests. When the ban is up, they could continue with their case.

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drug use AND criminal history.

 

good luck with that.

i 485, 130, EAD and AP

04/09/2019    NOA1 received/check cashed i 485 and 130 (direct adjustment)

11/7/2019      Interview- Norfolk

11/10/2019    APPROVED (notification rec'd 11/10, approval dated 11/8)

DONE FOR TWO YEARS!!! ;)

 

Filed everything ourselves with no RFE's or delays.

 

CR1 for Child under 21 (20 at time of filing)- Filed by LPR Spouse for his son

4/4/20     Mailed packet

4/12/20   NOA1 rec'd

10/14/21 (havent heard anything... when do i start to get worried?)

9/15/22 APPROVED! Now to wait for NVC and interview....

 

ROC

10/14/21 Mailed to AZ PO Box. Let the waiting begin. Again.

10/16/21 Received at PO Box

10/19/21 Received Text NOA1

10/23/21 Received Mailed NOA1

 

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The US takes use/abuse of controlled substances very seriously for immigration purposes.

Nothing noted sounds like it can't be overcome. But it may take some time if they determine he is a potential user/abuser, in which case they may request drug tests in the meantime.

Expect a psych evaluation involved with the medical.

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:

Spoiler

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:

Spoiler

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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Thanks everyone, that’s probably next year for me to tackle for my bio dad. In the meantime, it’s time to get my stepdad here :)

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10 minutes ago, mrsartis said:

Thanks everyone, that’s probably next year for me to tackle for my bio dad. In the meantime, it’s time to get my stepdad here :)

Good luck with getting you step-dad a visa, a step-father isn't on the list

 

https://www.uscis.gov/system/files_force/files/form/i-130instr.pdf?download=1

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3 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

Good luck with getting you step-dad a visa, a step-father isn't on the list

 

https://www.uscis.gov/system/files_force/files/form/i-130instr.pdf?download=1

"G. A father:

Submit a copy of your birth certificate showing the names of both parents. Also submit a copy of your parents’ marriage certificate establishing that your father was married to your mother. If either your mother or father were previously married, submit copies of documents showing that each of the prior marriages was legally terminated. If you are filing for a stepparent or adoptive parent, or if you are filing for your father and you were born out of wedlock, see Items D , H., and I. in these Instructions for additional information on proving your family relationship."

"H. Stepparent/Stepchild:

If your petition is based on a stepparent-stepchild relationship, you must file your petition with a copy of the marriage certificate of the stepparent to the child’ s natural parent showing that the marriage occurred before the child turned 18 years of age, copies of documents showing that any prior marriages were legally terminated (if applicable), and a copy of the stepchild’ s birth certificate."

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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:

Spoiler

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:

Spoiler

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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2 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

Good luck with getting you step-dad a visa, a step-father isn't on the list

 

https://www.uscis.gov/system/files_force/files/form/i-130instr.pdf?download=1

Thank you, I did check thanks!

 


H. Stepparent/Stepchild: If your petition is based on a stepparent-stepchild relationship, you must file your petition with a copy of the marriage certificate of the stepparent to the child’s natural parent showing that the marriage occurred before the child turned 18 years of age, copies of documents showing that any prior marriages were legally terminated (if applicable), and a copy of the stepchild’s birth certificate.

 

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1 minute ago, mrsartis said:

Thank you, I did check thanks!

 


H. Stepparent/Stepchild: If your petition is based on a stepparent-stepchild relationship, you must file your petition with a copy of the marriage certificate of the stepparent to the child’s natural parent showing that the marriage occurred before the child turned 18 years of age, copies of documents showing that any prior marriages were legally terminated (if applicable), and a copy of the stepchild’s birth certificate.

 

Page 8 of 12

 

 

 

Thanks for that.   Silly that USCIS doesn't list this on the I-130 instructions.

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Just now, Hank_ said:

Thanks for that.   Silly that USCIS doesn't list this on the I-130 instructions.

That's from the instructions. :P

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:

Spoiler

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:

Spoiler

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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2 minutes ago, geowrian said:

That's from the instructions. :P

:lol:      I will have to look at page 8 of 12 ..... ;)   

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Just now, Hank_ said:

:lol:      I will have to look at page 8 of 12 ..... ;)   

Agreed that they should make it more clear...I shouldn't have to read through multiple pages of anything to answer a basic question about what relationships qualify.

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:

Spoiler

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:

Spoiler

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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8 minutes ago, geowrian said:

Agreed that they should make it more clear...I shouldn't have to read through multiple pages of anything to answer a basic question about what relationships qualify.

I had to read it because I was looking for requirements for my Bio dad, as I was born out of wedlock. (They were the OG 16 and pregnant). Since I have his last name , I am considered legitimize, that is another reading for me. 

 

My my other issue with bio dad aside from history of drug abuse was his name all his life was different from what his birth certificate says. Again more reading.... :(

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