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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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10 hours ago, Boiler said:

She probably wants to send money back to support her family

This desire is prevalent, perhaps nearly universal, among Filipinas who come to the U.S.  It's cultural.

You must completely determine the extent of this support before you marry.

If you yourself intend to build a financially secure family life, and she's sending your/her money home, then what?

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01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.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(!).

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Morocco
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many have mentioned supporting her family

You need to understand that u r not just marrying her / you are marrying a family

and family expects certain things 

 

You can apply anytime for the K1 with more visits in the future between now and interview /1 visit for 1 week is lame

and meeting where at age 15 or 16?

 

Do u fully understand the income levels u need to sponsor?

Add to that additional travel to strengthen the case and the cost of marriage and AOS

Posted
5 hours ago, JeanneAdil said:

many have mentioned supporting her family

You need to understand that u r not just marrying her / you are marrying a family

and family expects certain things 

 

You can apply anytime for the K1 with more visits in the future between now and interview /1 visit for 1 week is lame

and meeting where at age 15 or 16?

 

Do u fully understand the income levels u need to sponsor?

Add to that additional travel to strengthen the case and the cost of marriage and AOS

yes i do, and all of these such requirements are met. And when it comes to supporting her family, yes i do understand. If the visa were to be approved, we will both be working, we will both have enough money to send back home. I was thinking around 20-40 a week. It doesn’t sound like a lot for many us citizens, but it will be enough to help her family.

Posted
11 hours ago, TBoneTX said:

This desire is prevalent, perhaps nearly universal, among Filipinas who come to the U.S.  It's cultural.

You must completely determine the extent of this support before you marry.

If you yourself intend to build a financially secure family life, and she's sending your/her money home, then what?

it truly depends on how much money. As of right now i have a pretty decent job. And what’s considered a relatively small amount of money here, will be more then enough to support her mom over there.

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Morocco
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3 hours ago, jacob_199999 said:

yes i do, and all of these such requirements are met. And when it comes to supporting her family, yes i do understand. If the visa were to be approved, we will both be working, we will both have enough money to send back home. I was thinking around 20-40 a week. It doesn’t sound like a lot for many us citizens, but it will be enough to help her family.

you need to do more research on the K1 and AOS

She can not work till she has the gone thru the process and has her EAD card and you will be paying for all until that happens

Posted
1 minute ago, JeanneAdil said:

you need to do more research on the K1 and AOS

She can not work till she has the gone thru the process and has her EAD card and you will be paying for all until that happens

no no i understand that. I was referring to when she acquires clearances to work here in the US

 
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