Adam Walsh Act Waiver

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4 hours ago, cornseed said:

What other options are there? I cannot sponsor her for a spousal or fiance visa. 

The term work visa covers a multiple of sins, what exactly do you have in mind.

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9 hours ago, cornseed said:

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

 

Not sure what you mean by 'apply for an extended green card'? Depending on her job, skills, education level, she may qualify for an employment based visa. For most employment based green cards she'd need to be petitioned by her employer - and a lot are reluctant to do so as it costs them a huge amount of money, and of course then means the employee can immediately go and work for somebody else. So do factor that in, once she's found a job/sponsor, she must get it in writing that they'll sponsor her green card as it sounds like that will be crucial for you both. And of course, not all work visas are dual intent, so make sure she qualifies for one that will actually allow her to stay permanently. 

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18 hours ago, Boiler said:

The lawyer sounds very realistic.

 

I agree, but one would think a half decent lawyer would take the trouble to explain the rules.

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3 hours ago, Daphne . said:

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

 

And just as importantly the safety of any step-children or the future children of the couple themselves.

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11 minutes ago, Lee Thacket said:

 

I agree, but one would think a half decent lawyer would take the trouble to explain the rules.

We do not know what was exactly said, or how it was understood. I think most Lawyers would just tell you not waste your money, there are a few who take on such cases but bucket loads of money and many years are required and no certainty of the outcome.