Kaoticor

Well, we just got notice yesterday that my wife's residency was approved (from K1 no interview or transfer, all processed at NBC)... Super excited to say the least. Just thought I'd share a few quick lessons from our Journey that we learned about VisaJourney and the immigration process and best wishes to all you going through this process!...
1 - Thank goodness for Visajourney!!! Use the guides, they are very helpful.
2 - Read instructions for any goverment form CAREFULLY.
3 - Follow those instructions!
4 - VisaJourney forums can be very helpful, but you have to sort through the comments. Some people like to judge, even though they have no idea whats going on, some seem like they just want to show how much (they think) they know, and others think that because they went through the process once without many hassles they are experts and you know nothing.
5 - Be organized and dont wait to take care of anything. And whatever happens, do not play around with immigration, there is little to no forgiveness.
6 - It's true, the USCIS help line knows NOTHING about immigration proceedures. If you dont talk to an officer, dont take any advice from the tier 1 people. They can put in a service request for you, but thats about it.
7 - Start researching well ahead of any form you have to send in, many times there is a lot more work to it than you realize.
Again, best wishes to all going through it or have it yet to come!

Well, we just got notice yesterday that my wife's residency was approved (from K1 no interview or transfer, all processed at NBC)... Super excited to say the least. Just thought I'd share a few quick lessons from our Journey that we learned about VisaJourney and the immigration process and best wishes to all you going through this process!...
1 - Thank goodness for Visajourney!!! Use the guides, they are very helpful.
2 - Read instructions for any goverment form CAREFULLY.
3 - Follow those instructions!
4 - VisaJourney forums can be very helpful, but you have to sort through the comments. Some people like to judge, even though they have no idea whats going on, some seem like they just want to show how much (they think) they know, and others think that because they went through the process once without many hassles they are experts and you know nothing.
5 - Be organized and dont wait to take care of anything. And whatever happens, do not play around with immigration, there is little to no forgiveness.
6 - It's true, the USCIS help line knows NOTHING about immigration proceedures. If you dont talk to an officer, dont take any advice from the tier 1 people. They can put in a service request for you, but thats about it.
7 - Start researching well ahead of any form you have to send in, many times there is a lot more work to it than you realize.
Again, best wishes to all going through it or have it yet to come!

Don't forget about accumulating 40 work quarters!

I'm sorry you had to hear the negative posts, a lot of people will not understand your situation. The one good thing about some of the bad posts though, is that you can see through the eyes of the most cynical people there are, and maybe that can help you prepare better throughout the immigration process, knowing how someone without any reasonableness is going to think.
If you ever have an emergency situation like this again, it is very hard to get a visa for your SO to come with you. Immigration law is designed to prevent unauthorized immigration, and they have to assume you are making the whole thing up, despite whatever emergency you have. There is sometimes a slim chance for an expedite, and a few other small provisions in the law, but they are few and hard to get. I hope all is well with your daughter and I'm glad you are with her now

I'm sorry you had to hear the negative posts, a lot of people will not understand your situation. The one good thing about some of the bad posts though, is that you can see through the eyes of the most cynical people there are, and maybe that can help you prepare better throughout the immigration process, knowing how someone without any reasonableness is going to think.
If you ever have an emergency situation like this again, it is very hard to get a visa for your SO to come with you. Immigration law is designed to prevent unauthorized immigration, and they have to assume you are making the whole thing up, despite whatever emergency you have. There is sometimes a slim chance for an expedite, and a few other small provisions in the law, but they are few and hard to get. I hope all is well with your daughter and I'm glad you are with her now