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Some countries it's hard / impossible to get police certificates from. My wife was living in the UK when she needed her police certificates from Brazil. Since Brazil won't give out that information unless you, or someone with power of attorney is actually living there, she just had to fill out a form at the London consulate to say "well I was living in Brazil and they won't give out that info so you're SOL" and this was enough for her to not need anything else. Spain I think you will be able to get them, but South Africa I'm not sure at all. Good Luck!

I agree with the posters who say you deserve to be treated well. Could it be that your husband is having trouble adjusting to being without work etc? maybe things might get better after he gets his greencard and can work / has a job to be responsible for? Well - unfortunately as with any marriage sometimes the true colors don't come out until later. Hang in there and know that everyone here is there for you. Take care

So my husband arrived 5 days ago. I knew before he arrived that things would be complicated to a certain extent as he was hesitant to come in the first place and he had been "acting out" or "rebelling" gradually for the last 5 months prior to arrival.

Now he's here and his actions are very immature. He is doing things that my own teens don't do. Mocking, giggling, obsessed with the internet and games, etc.... Things that make you feel somewhat embarrassed to have that person as your husband.

He had one friend in the same city I live in, someone I didn't realize would become an issue, but already has. As soon as I'm home from work, he's out the door 30 minutes later, with his friend, doing who knows what. I don't have a way to contact him, other than to call his friends phone, and I honestly have no interest in chasing him around.

On day 3, he became extremely angry because the father of my children called to speak to my daughter. This is a relationship that has been over and done with for over 10 years. My husband was very much aware of this, as they are from the same city in his home country, and they know each other. He was so furious, he told me he didn't want to be with my anymore and that he did not want to be here. He left for 6 hours with his friend, then returned to get his things. I told him to at least stay the night, then in the morning he could do as he pleased. I'm not going to force him to stay. I slept in my daughters room and let him have his space.

He decided to stay but I'm not sure why. We haven't spoken much since that happened.

When I returned yesterday from work, he was preparing some food and when I walked in the door he expected that I run into his embrace and forget everything that had happened the day before. Unfortunately for him, I don't function that way. Everyone is responsible for their actions and words. Brushing your wrongdoings off is not only immature but a coward move, not to mention unattractive. He left with his friend for about 45 minutes, then returned and asked if I minded if he stayed out longer. I told him he's free to do as he wishes. He opted to stay home and I went to sleep.

I overheard a conversation between he and his cousin last evening about him needing a cell phone. I have a pre paid phone that is brand new that I was willing to connect for him. Since his actions are very unpredictable, I'm reluctant to add him to my phone contract. If he leaves I'm stuck paying an unused line for 2 years. Not going to happen. The phone has all the bells and whistles one would want ..... but he says no, he is having a family member send him money so he can get the newest Iphone. He says he doesn't want anything other than this. I cannot afford it, nor will I encourage this type of greedy lifestyle.

I'm discouraged because I thought that he would be more appreciative, more understanding and more considerate. This is not the case. I hated to have to air out my dirty laundry but I need input from people who have gone through similar situations to give me advice. I cannot count on the "give it time, maybe he will change" thing......

I think you should be in good shape. If they needed anything else from you you would have probably gotten an RFE or something. It's not against the terms of your being here to still be living with your estranged wife. As long as you entered under good faith of trying to have a valid marriage you fufilled you end of bargain as far as the US government is concerend. I think the fact that you guys tried to make it work for 5 years is clear testiment that you came with the correct intensions. I believe you will be fine. Just be honest and try to relax. You havn't done anything wrong. You forgot to send your new address - this is a simple human error. Hopfully whoever is interviewing you / whoever did the investegation can understand this. You have a lawyer and I believe a skilled immigration lawyer should be able to help you with anything they may be asking from you. Good luck!

Hi Pilot - Read the guidelines for K1 and CR1 and you and your fiancee can talk about which is right for you. Anyone please correct me if I'm wrong, but if he's already in the country under another visa and lagitimately entered the country without the intent of marrying while he was here - he SHOULD be able to marry his fiancee and file a CR1 and AOS at the same time.

If this is correct (and I'm sure someone will chime in if it's not but I'm 90% sure since you're already in the US you can marry your fiancee and file for a spouce visa and your AOS at the same time. This will be more expensive at first, but save you money and time in the long run. You'll get your green card sooner and be able to work sooner. If you had entered the country on your M-1 with the intent of getting married and immigrating I think it would cause problems, but if you entered on a student visa - found love - and got married while you just happened to be here on an M-1 I belive that shouldn't cause problems.

Good Luck on your journey - Rich

There is a good chance it will still arrive, but make sure you have EVERYTHING required of you ready just in case it doesn't come. Don't be afraid to call the consulate if you feel it might have been lost in the mail. They will be able to tell you if they mailed it out or not. Here is info from the USCIS website. Be sure to have everything on the checklist and you should be ok. take care - Rich

BEFORE COMING FOR YOUR VISA INTERVIEW THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS SHOULD BE PRESENTED AT YOUR NEAREST VFS OFFICE. VFS WILL GIVE YOU A RECEIPT FOR ALL DOCUMENTS YOU LEAVE WITH THEM. AT THE TIME YOU PRESENT YOUR DOCUMENTS YOU MUST ALSO PAY A COURIER FEE OF Rs.387/- BY CASH, PER APPLICANT.

ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE PRESENTED TO YOUR NEAREST VFS OFFICE NO EARLIER THAN FIFTEEN (15) WORKING DAYS AND NO LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR INTERVIEW AT THE EMBASSY.

If you wish, you may submit them to the Embassy on the day of interview; however,YOU MUST pay the courier charges at a VFS office no earlier than fifteen (15) working days and no less than seven (7) days prior to your scheduled interview date. We strongly urge you to sumbit your documents to a VFS office at the same time you pay the courier fee. Failure to submit all available documents to VFS may result in a delay in the processing of your case.

If you have already submitted all the documents to the National Visa Center (NVC), you can pay the courier fee just one day prior to the date of your scheduled visa interview.

Required documents should be presented in the following order for each applicant. Please tick each document heading on the left side of the page to be sure that you have collected all the documents for the interview.

Passport: Each applicant's passport must be valid for travel to the United States and must have at least eight months validity beyond the issuance date of the visa. The passport should reflect the correct name and date of birth of the applicant. The visa is issued in the name given in the applicant's passport. A female applicant does not have to change her name to her married name. Those applicants whose passports are issued in their maiden names will have their visas issued in their maiden names. Applicants should bring all current and former/expired passports with them to the Embassy at the time of their interview. If you do not want your name to appear as FNU or "first name unknown", please have your name amended in your passport to reflect your first name and surname. Please Note: A photocopy of the biographic pages of your passport along with passport must be presented to the VFS office; on the day of interview you must bring your original passport.

Photos: Please staple two photographs in the square on the left hand side of forms DS 230 Part 1. See photo requirements here.

Biographic Data Form: The DS 230 Part I and II have to be completed for each applicant. When completing the form please include all names ever used by each applicant. Married women must ensure to include their full name as used before marriage, after marriage, and any other aliases. Please use the exact spelling and name order indicated in each applicant's passport. Please do not sign Form DS-230 Part II; you will be requested to sign this form during the visa interview. Please note if an applicant is below 14 years of age appearing for an interview without parents, he/she should have a notarized letter from either parent indicating the name of the guardian and that he/she (legal guardian) is authorized to sign the form and is allowed by the parents to appear for the interview with the applicant. The legal guardian must present photo identification such as passport, driving license or election card.

Birth Certificate: (Original and photocopy): Each applicant must submit an original and a clear photocopy of his/her birth certificate. The certificate should include the applicant's name, date and place of birth, the names of both parents, and the seal of the issuing office, i.e. the municipal authorities. If your name is not mentioned in the birth certificate and if any details are missing in the birth certificate or if there is a discrepancy regarding your date of birth or name, submit the certificate along with secondary evidence.

Secondary evidence can be a baptismal certificate, an adoption decree, a school record, PAN card, driver's license, a notarized affidavit from a close relative, a neighbor or friend who was present at the time of your birth on the appropriate stamp paper, which must be sworn before a First Class Magistrate. The person making this affidavit must state how he/she knows your family and how he/she knows the facts of your birth. Secondary evidence must have your name, date and place of birth; names of both parents; and the seal of the issuing office.

If your birth was not recorded, please submit a "no record of birth registration" letter from the relevant municipality along with secondary evidence and if your birth record has been destroyed or the municipality authorities will not issue one, submit a letter from the municipality stating so along with secondary evidence. (See preceding paragraph for definition of "secondary evidence.")

Note: If any of these documents were issued in a regional language, a notarized English translation is required in addition to the original.

Marriage Certificate: Any applicant who has ever been married must provide a marriage certificate(s) for all marriages. Persons who married before 1955 must attempt to register their marriage. Failing this, they must submit affidavits on appropriate stamp paper sworn before a First Class Magistrate indicating the names of the bride and groom, the date and place of the marriage ceremony. Persons married in 1955 and later must submit a marriage registration certificate. Certificates issued by the appropriate authorities are acceptable if they are legally valid in India. If any of these documents were issued in a local language, a notarized English translation is required in addition to the original. If you and your spouse are applying for visas, you should submit an original and two clear photocopies of each certificate.

Termination of Previous Marriage (original and photocopy): All applicants who have divorced or whose spouses have died must provide proof of the legal termination of all previous marriages (death certificate of spouse, divorce decree). Divorce between Hindus and Christians must be documented by a court order. A certificate from the Kazi or the head of the Jammat must document divorce between Muslims. If any of these documents were issued in a local language, a notarized English translation is required in addition to the original.

Proof of Relationship: We strongly suggest that all applicants bring extensive documentary evidence of the relationship between the petitioner and the primary beneficiary and between the primary beneficiary and any derivative beneficiaries. Failure to do so could greatly delay your application while your application is investigated. Some examples of such evidence are family and other photographs (old and recent) showing the parties together, letters, cards, correspondence, and telephone records.

Police Report: Each applicant aged 16 years and older must submit a police certificate that includes information regarding the applicant including all arrests, the reason for the arrest(s) and the disposition of each case(s). All Indian IV applicants aged 16 and above, residing in India, should obtain police certificates from the Regional Passport Office. These certificates are valid for one year from the date of issuance.

Foreign police certificates: Applicants who have resided in any other country for one year or more after the age of 16 may also be required to submit police certificates for these countries. Applicants may check the visa reciprocity table on the website regarding such certificates. U.S. police certificates are not required for applicants who have lived in the U.S.A. Non-Indian immigrant visa applicants residing in India should obtain police certificates from the district police station serving their area of residence.

Deportation: Any applicant who has been deported from the United States must submit all documents relating to the matter.

Prison Records: Applicants who have been convicted of a crime must submit court records, prison records, records regarding the disposition of the case and any additional information regarding the crime, regardless of the fact that he/she may have subsequently benefited from an amnesty, pardon or other act of clemency.

Military Records: A certified copy of any military record is required. The record should contain a complete record of the applicant's service and conduct while in service. It must show any conviction of crime before a military tribunal. A discharge certificate is required upon discharge, retirement, or resignation from military service.

Affidavit Of Support: Applicants should check with their sponsor to see if form I-864 has already been submitted to the National Visa Center (NVC). If so, it is not necessary to submit another I-864. However, if the I-864 was not submitted by the petitioner at NVC, please bring it with you to the visa interview.

A) Immediate relative and family preference category

Each immigrant visa applicant needs to satisfy the consular officer that he/she will not become a public charge. In all immediate relative, family preference, and employment-based applications (in which a close family member owns 5% or more of the petitioning business), the petitioner must submit a completed Affidavit of Support (Form I-864), no matter what his/her financial circumstances are, to show that the sponsored applicant(s) will not become a public charge.

i) If form I-864 was not submitted to NVC the applicant must submit the following from the petitioner (sponsor):

a) Form I-864, in original.

b) Evidence that the household member is a U.S. citizen /U.S. permanent resident if a form I-864A is submitted.

c) Federal tax return (form 1040) with all W2s and supporting schedules for the most recent taxable year.

d) If the petitioner did not file a tax return, then the petitioner must provide a written explanation of why he/she had no legal duty to file the return.

e) If the petitioner filed a late or amended tax return, he/she should submit evidence of it.

f) If the petitioner does not have copies of his/her tax returns, an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) summary should be submitted.

ii) If the petitioner's income or assets do not exceed 125% of the federal poverty guidelines, then an I-864 of an additional sponsor willing to assume financial responsibility for the sponsored immigrant(s) must be submitted. This additional form I-864 must include all the supporting documentation indicated in section (i) above, as well as evidence that the Joint Sponsor is an American citizen or Legal Permanent Resident.

iii) If the additional sponsor lives in the same household as the petitioner, he/she is considered a household member, and cannot fill out a separate I-864. The household member must execute an I-864A, as described below.

iv) If a sponsor wishes to qualify using the income or assets of a spouse or resident of his/her home, in addition to the above documents he/she should also submit form I-864A for each additional contributor. The additional contributor should sign the form I-864A as the household member. Each household member should submit a form I-864A along with all the required documents outlined in paragraph (ii). Please note sponsor must include household member income in part 4 of form I-864.

v) (a) Applicants are responsible for providing sufficient copies of the form I-864. Beneficiaries of immediate relative (IR) petitions must provide one original signed I-864 and one complete set of original supporting documents.

(b) Beneficiaries of family-preference petitions must provide one original signed and notarized form I-864/I-864A for the principal applicant and one copy of I-864/I-864A for each family member, and one complete set of original supporting documents for the principal applicant.

© If a dependent(s) will follow the principal alien to the United States at a later date each such dependent must submit an original signed I-864/ I-864A and a complete set of original supporting documents.

B) Employment preference category

In employment preference visa categories a notarized offer of employment from the petitioner is required. If a relative has filed the visa petition as described in paragraph A) above, a form I-864 and all accompanying documents are required. For follow-to-join applicants in the employment preference visa categories, the principal applicant must submit a notarized affidavit of support (form I-134), a job letter or pay stubs, and forms 1040 and W2 for the latest taxable year.

C) Returning resident (SB-1) and diversity visa (DV) applicants:

A sponsor who is a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident must provide a notarized affidavit of support (form I-134), a job letter or pay stubs, forms 1040 and W2 for the most recent taxable year and proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status.

Medical Report: Medical report from one of the Embassy's panels physicians for each applicant. See enclosed list of physicians. Note: Reports can be submitted at the Embassy on the day of your immigrant visa interview.

Following To Join Applicant

When a family member of the principal applicant (the person for whom a petition has been filed by a relative in the United States) intends to stay in India longer than the principal applicant and immigrate to the United States at a later date, some additional documents are required. Each of the items listed below is needed for each child less than 21 years who will be following to join the principal applicant later:

1.Original and photocopy of birth certificate.

2.A passport size photograph.

3.Passport or some photo identification such as driving license.

Additional Information

Effective July 13, 2010 immigrant visa fees have changed. Please see the visa fee page for the immigrant visa fee for different visa categories. Visa fees are not refundable; rupee bank drafts must be drawn on a nationalized or foreign bank. The bank drafts must be issued in the name of "The U.S. Embassy, New Delhi," and should be payable in Delhi. Traveler's checks, cash, or a credit card capable of US dollar transactions are also acceptable. As the rate of exchange can change, we recommend that applicants check the current consular rate of exchange at our website or write at infousdelhi@vfshelpline.com ahead of their interview to obtain the current consular rate of exchange.

Please note if the applicant has paid total immigrant visa fee $400 at NVC prior to July 13, 2010, the applicant will not be required to pay the new fee.

Applicants arriving at the Visa Section will be interviewed and given an oath by a consular officer. Their documents will be reviewed, and they will be advised of the outcome of their applications. The Consular Section is closed on Saturday, Sunday, and American and Indian holidays.

Due to the volume of applicants, this process may take most of the day. We suggest bringing books, crossword puzzles and other diversions. The waiting room is air-conditioned, has toilets, and is a no-smoking area.

No Assurance That Visa Will Be Issued: No assurance can be given in advance that a visa will be issued. A consular officer can make a decision only after your visa application and all documents are reviewed, and you have been personally interviewed. You are advised not to make any travel arrangements, and not to dispose of your property or give up your job until the visa has been issued. If your visa application is refused, you will be given a refusal sheet that will indicate the basis for your refusal. If applicable, it will tell you what actions you could take to overcome the refusal. The visas are affixed inside each passport and the applicant is given a sealed envelope which should be hand carried, unopened, to the United States and submitted to the immigration inspector at the U.S. port-of-entry. If the sealed envelope is opened prior to arrival in the United States, it can be resealed at the Embassy any time during normal business hours.

Visa Validity: Do not finalize arrangements for travel to the United States, dispose of properties, or resign from your job until a visa has been issued and delivered to you. Generally, an immigrant visa is valid for six months from the date of issuance, unless its validity is limited by medical or other restrictions.

Abandoned Applications: Section 203(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended, requires that intending immigrants pursue their visa application within one (1) year from the date they are notified to start the application process. The appointment letter serves as the official notice. You should now apply for an immigrant visa. If you fail to apply within one (1) year of your immigrant visa registration, then the visa petition filed for you will be cancelled. Documentation requested by a consular officer during the visa interview should be submitted within one (1) year or the application will be terminated.

Age 21 Notice: If you or any other members of your family planning to immigrate is turning 21 years of age within the next three months, this may change your or your family member's visa status. Under U.S. immigration law you may be considered an adult rather than a child. Please consult with the Consular Section if this will be an issue in your family's immigrant visa applications.

Just to tack on to what the poster above me said, the Affidavit has to be original, but photocopies are fine for the evidence. I sent my fiancee photo copies of my last 3 tax returns, 6 months of pay check stubs, statments about my investments / life insurance policies, and a bank statement. This was plenty of evidence for the consulate in London. I can't imagine the consulate in Rio would demand too much more than that. Good Luck on your journey. Take care - Rich

Hi Leandro, 1-800-375-5283 will allow you to access the General USCIS line, from there prompts will allow you to access the office in California. Have your case # and questions ready. ALSO when you or your wife call the case worker at the USCIS will give you their full name and their id number. Write this down and repeat it back to them. - I found that when they knew you had their name and number and could reference them later (i.e. they could be held accountable for the information they give you) things tended to get done faster. This was the case for me anyway. I called one or two times about my (now) wife's i129F and wasn't given any useful information, but when I called and made it clear that I had written down the name and id number of the USCIS representitive I spoke with our NOA2 was mailed within the same week. This is just just my experience, but it can't hurt anything.

Once your NOA2 comes your case will be sent to the NVC for processing. NVC will only hold on to it for a week or 2 maximum. If you don't hear from your embassy within 3 weeks of your case arriving at the NVC you may want to call your consulate, and start preparing your Pack 4 papers. Once the consulate receive the packet only give them 2 or 3 weeks before you start calling to check the status. My wife's visa interview was delayed by nearly 6 weeks because we never received the letter from the consulate to send in the documents. I understand that your case is time sensitive, so I would have everything ready to go and call them often to try to get your interview as soon as possible. Once you have your interview your visa should be in hand within a week or 2 and you can fly that day if you're ready for it. We decided not to buy my wife's ticket over before she had her visa. Luckily this time of year you can usually find fairly reasonable last minute rates. Good Luck and take care - Rich

I'm glad all your documentation is in order. I was going to say that even if you mother-in-law's name was still on the receipts, as long as they payments were current it wouldn't be an issue (I belive). I'm no expert on the brazilian system, but from my experience working in family law here in the us, if the child support payment is being made the courts won't press whether it's the noncustodial parent, their family member, their current spouse / girlfriend writing out the check. There are only problems when the payment goes into delinquency. If the payment is being made by someone close to the one owing child-support is making the payment faithfully, there is also no way to prove (unless that person steps forward and says differently) that the non-custodial parent isn't paying back whoever is making the payments. Good Luck on your application! - Rich

Good Luck on your journey Sol. I'm glad you were able to reconcile with Walt. The K1 process can be difficult in many ways and each partner (the petitioner and beneficiary) have different but equally valid fears - but the important thing is you have the love to make it through. I think as time goes on some of his fears will subside. Speaking as a man, I think sometimes we get jealous because it's hard to believe that we're so lucky to have our ladies (and secretly don't think we deserve them). I can understand it's hard for Walt too if he's got voices whispering in his ear and trying to poison his mind against you. I hope he can be strong and I wish you many years of happiness. - Rich

Hang in there. I was nearly in your shoes this time last year. My (now) wife and I had sent off our K1 application in July - got our NOA1 right away, but didn't get our NOA2 until... I think January or late December. We lost nearly a month because the Embassy didn't send her the interview package - but we were able to assemble the documents ourselves and schedule the interview. One thing that helped us cope was to try to prepare for the next step. We both got our papers in order. She had her important documents translated and got her medical exam. We had all the forms filled our (just lacking date and signature because we were waiting for word from the embassy). If you ever truly feel like the process is taking too long you can always call the USCIS. I usually would say something like "Hi I just wanted to see if there was anything else you needed or anything I can provide to move the case along faster" and they were able to tell me "Oh no, we dont' need anything, it looks like everything is in order and your case is due for approval within the next 2 weeks" or something like that.

A female friend of mine compared it to having a baby. She said "it hurts at the time, but once it's over you're so happy that you instantly forget the pain"

Good Luck!

Rich

Hello, you answer these questions "yes, with work authorization" and "Yes, pending approval of AOS" or "Yes, with greencard".

http://www.visajourney.com/examples/Form-DS-156.pdf

here is the example form from this site. They suggest saying "No" for "do you intend to study" you have to wait until after you receive your greencard anyway and once you do they aren't going to say "oh oh.... you said you didn't intend to study but you went to school once you got your greencard". Once you have your green card you can work, study, and travel as you wish. So I don't believe it will hurt anything to put "no" but then enroll into university after you get your greencard, HOWEVER, I believe if you're just honest and say "yes I will study after the AOS" you won't have any problems either.

Good Luck! - Rich

i want to make sure i do everything right, but have found most of my info here on visa journey.com.

i consulted a laywer and he will charge 600+340 to pay us application fee. thats allot of money.

has anyone done this k1 application by themselves?

if you used an attorney any recomendations on one?

You can definitely do it on your own w/o a lawyer. I wouldn't waste your $600. That being said $600 is pretty cheap. I was quoted nearly $3k - and that was WITHOUT the US gov fees. I still wouldn't pay it though. If you have a straight forward case - your beloved has no legal issues or other wild cards you can most likly do it just from the information on this site. My fiancee and I did. This site shows you how to fill forms, exactly what photos to send, etc etc. That + the money is really all the governement is looking for.

Welcome and good luck on your journey. This is a great resource and the community is great!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

I really hope you are a troll and are just saying these things to get people angry and starting a "hot topic" thread.

If not - MAN UP PRINCESS. You married a woman. You made a baby with this woman. Whether you like it or not you are responsible. If it's your choice divorce her, but don't think that you can't "get around" having to pay child and / or spousal support just because you have some hair-brained scheme to dump her in Argentina. She's not a pair of shoes you bought at Walmart that didn't fit right. No matter how angry you are at her you can't have her removed from the country for revenge. Infact threatening to do so constitutes abuse and she could leave you today and file for her 10 year on her own if you've been threatening to get her removed from the country.

If she has admitted she married you for the GC and you can PROVE it somehow - maybe something can be done - I really don't know, but I beleive the burden of proving it would be on you. I would stop and think as well - is this really what you want, or are you just hurt and angry and trying to find a way to hurt her as well.

Your English is not very good. In addition, you have no idea what is going on. Thirdly, your wife entered the US on a tourist visa with the intent to immigrate which is illegal. You need a lawyer.

#1 There is no use being judgmental of the OP - We all come here seeking advice and we havn't all done extensive amounts of research before making the next move. Furthermore not everyone has the same educational background so the quality of his English is irrelevent to this situation. Part of the appeal of Visa Journey is you can come here and ask questions without being judged. So let's keep the comments relevent.

#2 If his English isn't very good maybe when he said live he meant STAY like stay for a visit. So let's not ASSUME anything he's had a chance to answer.

#3 They havn't dont anything illegal yet. Legally she can still return to Brazil and they havn't violated anything. They should still be able to file a CR1 (I believe) from that point.

Getting a lawyer might not be a bad idea, but they really necesarily havn't violated any laws yet, and if she indeed came with the intent of having an extended VISIT then there is the possiblity that she could stay and file the AOS and CR1 simultaneously. Especially if they have proof like emails that say things to the effect of "Yeah, I'll take the time off of work, and when I get back to Brazil we can start looking into the K1 process"

Most importantly the OP just needed to answer the simple question about their intent. Even if she came here with the intent to marry, if she returns to Brazil as stipulated by her I-94 they can file the paperwork with a clear conscience.

Thank you..sO you mean..divorce so i can remove my condition on my own right...i was also thinking that just go on and wait what will happen if we can remove my condition or not i just stay as long as i can until the time we need to file.my concern is that what if i dont have approved? And fly back hOme what are my option? File annulement? And pay with my own money? They said its very expensive

Yes, if you and your husband divorce you should be able to remove conditions yourself with sufficient proof that you entered into the marriage in good faith. I don't know about the cost, but I'm sure it will be about the same as removing conditions with him around. If you intend to stay in the US I don't know if I would go back to my country before you get your conditions removed. What I WOULD do, is make sure you're employed and save up for the financial costs. I think an annulment through the church is free (I'm not 100% sure on that one), but according to the US government you will have to be divorced. I would pay with my own money for sure. Do you have children? If not, then you are in a good place to get a job, move in with another woman (as a roomate for cheaper rent) and save up for your legal fees. In the meantime you can just be separated from you husband. You don't have to file a divorce until you are ready to take the next step. Both the divorce and the removal of conditions will cost you money, so be ready to save your pennies if that's the road you choose. FIRST, however, I would at least try to work it out with your husband. If for no other reason then because you need to prove you entered into the marriage in good faith. If you can prove that you asked him to go into marriage counseling with you, and tried to work out your difference before getting a divorce / annulment it will prove you were in the marriage for all the right reasons. Good Luck to you!

If you entered into the marriage in good faith, and can prove it, then you can remove conditions on your own. I would DEFINITELY try to work it out with my husband, and maybe even put it to him straight "look, I think the words/ actions of your mom and aunt are interfering with our marriage. Do you want to be married to me or not because you aren't acting like a husband? When your husband married the marriage should have become priority in his life. It's important to always love and respect your parents / family, but no man should treat his wife badly to please his mother (and no wife should expect her husband to treat his mother badly)

Seriously, I havn't read all the comments, I'm sure someone has said it before, but if you came with the right intensions, it's good enough for the US government and you should be able to remove conditions on your own. You'll have to be able to prove that you didn't marry your husband just for a greencard, but if you can show that he's keeping you repressed, and when you came here it was for a true and loving marriage you can remove the conditionson your own.

I really hope you enjoy your time in the US working as an Au Pair. A wonderful thing about coming here to work is that you'll have time to really get to know your fiance before you make any final / life altering decisions about him ALSO you'll get to meet lots of lovely new people and make new friends. Welcome to VJ. I hope you have a wonderful experience both in the US and on this site.

I would be careful because he'll need to sign an affidavit of support for you (even if he needs to get a cosponsor) which insists you not receive government benefits (or be public ward) upon arival. I cannot tell you if he is allowed to have benefits or not, BUT I will say be careful, if you get denied because of it you'll have to start again.

As people here have stated, if it's a ban due to an overstay there is a good chance it can be worked around especially if he has no criminial record here, or in Brazil. If you file the waiver properly, and are persistant enough, there is a good chance he'll get his papers in alright. Good luck!

(I know it's probably not waht you want to hear, but if worst comes to worst brush up on your Portuguese. Americans emigrate to Brazil everyday. There are immigrant support groups and little community pockets where you'll find other americans the same as here. I don't know about your acedemic or profesional experience, but Brazil is not devoid of ecconomic opportunity (especially if you have experience /education in the right industries). As a matter of fact it is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. I mean, don't book the ticket until you've fully exhausted all hope of obtaining the waiver, but it's good to remember there are options.)

Personnel Source, Inc in Eugene Oregon is looking for clerical workers who speak Portuguese and English. Job Description: Contract position scheduled to go up to one year for premier local employer. Successful canidates must have strong data entry skils, good attention to detail and Microsoft Office experience. Additionally, you must be able to pas a criminal background check and drug screen. These positions start at 4 a.m. so please keep that in mind prior to applying. Also, you must be fluent in English and one of the following languages: Italian, French, Polish, Czech, PORTUGUESE, German Hungarian, and European Spanish.. Wages will vary based on experience $13.00 to $20.00 per hour DOE Apply online at www.personnelsource.com

Oh if you have a rhudimentary understanding in Spanish then you have many opportunities. You have a wonderful attitude and will do really well working for an American company. Just remember when interviewing, American employers like confidence, and friendliness. Smile, let them know you're smart and learn fast, and you'll do great. Good Luck!

WOW lost of possibilities. Besides Portuguese I speak a little Spanish too. I loved you tips and I will start to do whatever I can to find a good job. Thank you very much for your attention.

Raquel

It's hard to say when he will be able to come. It could be up to a year or so. If he was removed from the US because of overstaying a tourist Visa there are ways to work around this. A way to prepare yourself for what might come would be to search this site for what he was removed from. Like "removed due to overstay" and people might have already answered how to get around this problem. Check for posts from JimVaPhuong. He really knows his stuff, and has possibly answered this kind of question for someone else already. Good Luck!

If you already have a bachalor's degree in education there is a good chance you would only need to take the standardized teaching assessment for oregon in order to teach. Depending on the needs in your state being P/E bilingual could be a major asset (so definitly keep it on your resume / cv). Another place to look is at Charter schools. These are schools built / owned with private money, but receive state money. Many of these since they're techincally private schools hire teachers with degrees / experience regardless of whether or not they are certified in that particular state. I would definitly study / take the exame to get your teaching certificate in Oregon. Good Luck!

PS If you're willing to work outside of your teaching field check online for Portuguese jobs. Some will be in other states, but can be performed over the phone / internet (especially customer service, telemarketing, and helpdesk positions) - Since Brazil is one of the fastest growing economies in the world these days banks and businesses here in the US are scrambling to do business with them. Being fluent in Portuguese can land you a really nice job in industries like sales, customer service, telemarketing, help desk, energy (coal, oil, gas etc) and banking / finance). If you have any major cities near you, I would apply at all the major / national banks. In small towns if you have "bilingual"on your resume, they will probably ask "Oh you speak Spanish??" and possibly be slightly dissapointed if you say no (although I've heard many Portuguese speakers have an easier time learning Spanish then many English speakers). In larger cities, however, many companies have plenty Spanish bilinguals on staff and are really seeking Portuguese speakers in order to do business with Brazil. If it interests you at all, it's worth a shot starting salaries are generally fairly nice.

Hi,

My name is Raquel, I am from Brazil and got my Green Card last March. Since then, I've been working in a Day Care and I have been studying in order to get my CDA (Children Development Associate). However, I have a bachelor degree in Translation/Interpreting and Education. I would like to know how I can have my degree evaluated so I can get a job as a teacher here in Oregon.

Thank you in advance.

Raquel