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Has anyone attempted to get a waiver for the Adam Walsh Act that prevents a sex offender from sponsoring their fiance? If so, what was the process like? Did it work?

 

Iwas told by a lawyer that it rarely ever is approved because the decision comes down to a politician who is just trying to to curry favor with the public. He said he doesn't recommend this as it almost always fails and ends up being a waste of time and money. 

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The lawyer sounds very realistic.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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Those rules are in place for YOUR safety. 

“It’s been 84 years…” 

- Me talking about the progress of my I-751

 

 

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Thread is moved from the main K-1 forum to the IMBRA subforum, where this topic is often discussed.

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01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.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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14 hours ago, cornseed said:

the decision comes down to a politician who is just trying to to curry favor with the public.

Politicians do not approve or deny petitions or waivers.  That is the job of USCIS.

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4 hours ago, Daphne . said:

Those rules are in place for YOUR safety. 

The rules are there for my beneficiary's safety. They don't want someone bringing their spouse to the US if they believe they will use the beneficiary for human trafficking or abuse them in any way. I would need to be able to prove that I won't be a threat of any kind to my spouse for them to give me a waiver. Then if the waiver is approved I am allowed to start the K1 visa process

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Realistically, you are looking at years of separation (unless you are able to visit her long term while you wait), and tens of thousands of dollars in legal fees.  I am not sure how serious things are with your fiancée, or how feasible/palatable the idea of living away from the US is for you two, but you might want to have serious discussions about all that together before going further.  

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The problem is many countries would not accept him with such a history.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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33 minutes ago, Lemonslice said:

Realistically, you are looking at years of separation (unless you are able to visit her long term while you wait), and tens of thousands of dollars in legal fees.  I am not sure how serious things are with your fiancée, or how feasible/palatable the idea of living away from the US is for you two, but you might want to have serious discussions about all that together before going further.  

Going on 2 years at this point. We've met in person once before, just last month, but we're trying to look for a way to make it more permanent. Currently planning on visiting in December or January to meet her family. We've also run into some issues getting her here since I can't sponsor or petition her with my AWA offense. What we've come up with as an option is to get here here on a working visa, then when we marry apply for an extended green card

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1 hour ago, cornseed said:

Going on 2 years at this point. We've met in person once before, just last month, but we're trying to look for a way to make it more permanent. Currently planning on visiting in December or January to meet her family. We've also run into some issues getting her here since I can't sponsor or petition her with my AWA offense. What we've come up with as an option is to get here here on a working visa, then when we marry apply for an extended green card

Work Visa is a long shot for many reasons….

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8 hours ago, cornseed said:

The rules are there for my beneficiary's safety. They don't want someone bringing their spouse to the US if they believe they will use the beneficiary for human trafficking or abuse them in any way. I would need to be able to prove that I won't be a threat of any kind to my spouse for them to give me a waiver. Then if the waiver is approved I am allowed to start the K1 visa process

I thought you were the beneficiary, sorry! Correct, the rules are in place for the beneficiary’s safety. 

“It’s been 84 years…” 

- Me talking about the progress of my I-751

 

 

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8 hours ago, cornseed said:

The rules are there for my beneficiary's safety. They don't want someone bringing their spouse to the US if they believe they will use the beneficiary for human trafficking or abuse them in any way. I would need to be able to prove that I won't be a threat of any kind to my spouse for them to give me a waiver. Then if the waiver is approved I am allowed to start the K1 visa process

that is not how the system works

you apply

she interviews 

and if CO suggests a waiver , then u apply for one

 

Politicians don't do immigration /it really is out of their hands

 

 

with AWA u need a lawyer/this would not be DIY

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