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Congratulations!

Immigration Lawyers are only NEEDED when you have some problems in the past, then, their professional service becomes significant in your applicant. Other than that, keep your money in your bank!

Then what to put as the name and address of present employer? It almost seems as if this question is pertaining to being employed by a company or similar entity. Maybe i'm wrong.

I have heard some people writing down "unemployed" and no problem at all. Some people do write "self-employed" ---- freelance photography (in her case), that's all honesty, and she can explain that during the interview.

well, that's correct.

If she has lived most of her years here, and she is comfortable living in the U.S, she should stay here and continue her studies (that is, if there are people or relatives who will look after her). Otherwise, if in Brazil, she has relatives over there who are very willing to raise her, then she's in good hands, she can take that option as well. Bottom line--- her own decision!

This doesn't sound right at all, though, the authorities have the last say though, we do not have any other choice but to provide what they needed. In my personal point of view, they are "checking" the validity of your marriage. Provide them with the lists and phone numbers, they will just give them a call, and see if your marriage actually took place and that they both know you as a couple. That's my thought! But seriously, they are just suspicious of your wedding. Other than that, you will be fine!

That's right. It wouldn't hurt at all if you have precious copies of the past two years as well, on top of the current one, though, they're not majorly necessary. Just in case!

hi everyone!

me and my kids have been scheduled for an interview at US Embassy Manila this friday.

here's my dillema, my husband, the USC petitioner has been jobless for like a year and a half now and has filed for unemployment at EDD, getting benefits for almost a year now. i don't think he's actively looking for a job either.

my sister-in-law was the one who filed the affidavit of support for the three of us. and i don't think she has any fixed assets in the US. well she has a car and a bank account and a stable job but will these be enough to get us past the interview and be given VISA's?

what sort of questions do they ask in visa interviews by the way?

your comments will be greatly appreciated.

thank you in advance

I am so sorry to hear that. If your husband is working any job, at least of the minimum wage, plus the co-sponsor, I strongly think you have a strong case here of getting your visa approved. However, I am afraid, the matter of fact that your husband (who is the main sponsor) with one year unemployment and no desire to find a job sooner isn't a good sign at all. To cut straight, I do not want you to feel bad at all. This is just my personal opinion. Nonetheless, good luck on your interview

Ning, thanks for your informative and helpful pieces of advise. They are truly a big help.

It wasn't me - my wife got her CR-1 visa already, November of last year - I'm only quoting a letter to the editor that was recently printed in the Thai newspaper "The Nation" (the other major daily paper is the "Bangkok Post").

whether it was or it wasn't your wife, I really felt sad about these kinds of news. They must treat applicants as people, with dignity. And I hope this would be brought to the US Embassy's attention!

Congratulations! Time to create lovebundles, YAY!

will wait for the concrete details

I am so sorry to hear that. I had hoped your wife countered that, when, she was asked. I have read some interview experiences here at the US Embassy, which was similar to your wife's situation. She was asked "Is your husband too OLD for you?", she smartly responded (for me it was), "maybe, for you, but not for me, because he does many things that a lot of younger people do, such as sports, hiking and stuff" I was very impressed. His husband trained her wife to counter these kinds of questions prior to the interview. Perhaps, you should do it, too.

I agree with Teapot, we were never even asked to see them. And if asked we only included a few of each since the I-129f was sent in. Dont drive yourself crazy with quantity.

Kevin and Lenith

They are all correct. Though, I am wondering how will they do it in Thailand since Jenn (and Ross) will be interviewed in Thailand, not in the Philippines?

Congratulations!

You nailed the interview well. You were very composed and confident! Way to go, bro!

Yes, as long as you marry within 90 days of his arrival, filing for AOS allows him to stay. That's the very point of AOS - adjusting status to permanent residency.

Indeed, if he was to leave before AP is granted, he wouldn't be allowed back in to the U.S. for many, many months. You'd have to start from scratch and petition again, this time to bring him to the U.S. as your husband.

I wondered the same thing, but this is exactly true!

Hi All. So, my divorce has turned ugly. My verbally abusive husband is now threatening me when it comes to the divorce. I just filed last week and served him. I will be going out of the country for a short while. Do you think he could do something that would stop me from re-entering to finish divorce? Please help.

Stella, why would he stop you from re-entering and to finish divorce? --- just asking!

You and my husband had the same situation. He treated his ex well but she just married him for immigration purpose but my husband just divorced her and didnt reported her or showed any evidence that she is a user . His ex is still in the US. We are in the process of CR-1 visa and im worried that my husband short marriage to her ex would be a red flag. My husband ex is also filipina. Any opinion about this would be much appreciated.Thanks!

Hi Lizzy, if you want to prove to him and to yourself that you are not like your husband's ex-wife, that your intention is to build a family and happiness with him, then, that is commendable and I salute you for that. Though your anxiety towards "the concern" that might cause "red flag" on your case, is just natural, I would also worry, if I were you. But, I am sure during your interview, you have to be genuinely yourself, and tell the truth and you will be, hopefully, forever.

Last piece of advice: Do not fail him this time

Just because you file for a divorce will not remove conditions of your conditioal green card. You can apply for a waiver 90 days prior to the expiration of your card, but your case will be adjudicated and you will have to appear at USCIS for an interview. You can only have a waiver approved normally under two conditions. 1) If you were abused physically. You had better have police reports and medicals reports or it is just hearsay and not factual. USCIS deals only in facts. 2) You entered the marriage in good faith. Hope you have all the proof of that. Wedding photos are not good enough. Hope that you actually tried to work on saving your marriage and went through marriage counseling, etc... I was used by my ex and I divorced her and submitted all of the evidence I had to her immigration packet. I treated her well but she had a hidden agenda, so I hope she enjoys the U.S. while she can, because on November 2, 2012, unless USCIS approves removal of the conditions from her 2 year conditional green card, she wll have to go back home. She and any other spouse that immigrates and uses the USC does not have or earned the right to stay in the U.S. This is my opinion. A 2 year conditional green card is issued to see if you have a valid marriage before removing conditions, not getting it and then divorcing your husband. Maybe you have a unique case, but mine was cut and dry. I was used. She is already on two dating sites because she knows her days are limited.

sorry to hear that, Rick. If you care to share, what do you mean by being "used". A relationship is a two-way "train", you get on with the journey or you either wreck the train, then wreck the whole journey. I wouldn't jump into conclusion till we have facts. Sorry, yours seemed not working well.

We finally got our interview date from GZ, China..... WooHoo!!!!!

Feb 27th

Wish is luck for the interview. Hopefully we will be back in States before summer.

Congratulations! Mine too, I am scheduled this Feb 22. YAY! I need that "good luck" too

Congratulations!

Hi jasmin! Sorry to hear about the RFE... but i think you are in good shape here! A couple of pointers .. yes i think the reason why you got an rfe is because of not submitting your tax stuff! Above all other evidences they need, your tax is THE most important and carries the most weight! Doesnt matter if you submitted. As married filing separately or jointly.... as long as its married ! Dont stress here, in my situation we did it separately and i just got my GC at the beginning of Jan!

Also... USCIS dont care how much $ you do or do not have. So again, dont stress here. All they want to see is that your finances are "co-mingled"... so even if you only keep a balance of $10 in your bank account or have $500 in debt... the main thing is that both your names are plastered all over everything.

Feel free to look thru VJ... this website is such a wealth of knowledge! There have been many ppl in your position with RFE questions plus some! And you'll be able to research other evidences you may want to include. But i believe what you have is pretty solid!

You wont have to leave the country if they deny your application... you have the whole process of appealing etc etc but you will only get to that position if you get called into an interview and think you're lying or falsifying documents etc. Its always scary to think about what if! I was stressing being called for an interview but i believe the figure is like ....only 5%i if applicants get called for one... or something like that.

Youll be fine! Good luck!

WELL_SAID!

I do not think it would cause any trouble at all, but it could cause confusion.

Just to make it straight, you have filed two identical petitions, which would be processed each. I hope they can clear one so you can guys focus on one.

Get through the USCIS or CSC and see what they can do. They cannot just easily snob this concern.

Dear All VJ members,

Urgent!!!

We are now encountering a most tedious problem ever since we started to prepare for the K1 visa.

We are currently living outside the US and do not have a US bank account. So for the petition filing fee, we are going pay by a bank check which would be drawn from a local bank who's got a partner bank in the US.

But the LOCAL bank here asks for the actual address of the Department of Homeland Security to write on the check... which by no means, we could find their address at all...

Please please please do you guys know the address of the department of Homeland Security that I can put in on a bank check?????

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!!!!

Have you checked the USCIS website, they have provided the address in there.

You can not petition for your step son. Only else the marriage took place before his 18th birthday.

If you are thinking of "reunification" with your stepson. You have another option. He could study there, if you like. Though I know it is very costly to study in the States but it is worth giving a shot. Just sharing, perhaps it is a good route or NOT.

OH OK thanks guys

Good Luck! I am sure one of these days you will receive your case number. As soon as the NVC confirmed you got the case number already. Please check with the US Embassy in Manila, if NVC forwarded your case to them. Just want to make sure they got it.