Samantha78

Si, man -- and lovely, too. Don't be a stranger here; you'd certainly be able to give insights to others who are going through strife.

(Organizer hat on)

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Thanks! I'll definitely check in and help out anyone in a similar situation.

Yay for you! Such a cliche but what doesn't kill you makes you stronger!!

Really happy to get an update from you and to know that you're doing well. X

Absolutely!!! Life is good! Happy Holidays!

Really glad you're doing well and everything is over and done!

I feel like it went by so fast. The hardest was the beginning but after that....a breeze!!

God Bless you...you're the definition of a strong woman.

Thank you!!!!!!!!!

Very glad to hear you are doing well.

Happy Holidays!

Thank you! Happy Holidays to you as well!

I hope after all what I'm going through right now I can be like you:-)

Sorry to hear you're going through a hard time. My only advice is, don't allow your heart to make decisions for you. If it doesn't feel right, that means its not and you need to do your best to get away from whatever the situation is.

Hey all.....Hope everyone is doing well Everything for me is actually pretty great! The things that happened were a blessing in disguise. God has a plan for each and every one of us and I'm grateful for where I stand today. As for "HIM".... divorce is done. He's in PA, and we have had zero contact. Just the way I like it Happy Holidays to everyone. Love you guys and I can never express enough how appreciative I am and was for all of the positive support you all gave me during my nightmare. I could never have gotten through it without you guys. It's not everyone you can find like minded people who can empathize with you regarding non traditional situations. I know not everyones visa journey results in a fairytale ending, but whether or not your particular situation works out...always remember that whatever happened was meant to be. Even when it feels like hell, feels like you're going to die inside, when you think you don't have an ounce of energy left to fight.........you will absolutely get through it. I did <3

You need to wait for the 2 years - there is no expedite or sooner option

yea funny thing is the guy i talk to today was like in shock from how long but he didnt know why

Well they told me the same #######...to wait, that it takes up to 6 weeks...and on the 3rd week of me harassing i found out there was a problem. So call the Dept of State, Visa Specialists and ask them to triple check because thats what I did and they were the only people who told me anything. Call every day if you have to.

I did choose to pick up but the domex still has not recieved it

Ohh....well in that case you definitely need to go talk to them again. In my opinion, that's a little too long but, it could be nothing at all.

Congrats!! That was a long wait but now...much closer to the finish line!!!

I might, but first I'd camp on the front doorstep of knockout American rubias in Massachusetts, si man.

jajajajajajajaj!!!! Oh you're much too kind! But I have some comfy steps if you're ever interested in that ....jejejejeje

It can take up to 6 weeks but that's rare. 2 weeks waiting isn't out of the ordinary. They are most likely reviewing everything before they issue the visa. But I would go back to the Info windows at the embassy on Wednesday to check again. You can also call the Dept of State, Visa Specialists. They may be able to let you know if there really is any problems.

Just curious to know how many of you have had a bad experience when the beneficiary arrived, and decided to try it again with a new person later down the road???

Who would/wouldn't try again?? Why and why not?

USCIS VAWA Requirements

Check out the link and information on the USCIS website. It says everything there. As far as the decision as to whether the marriage was in good faith....that's for them to decide. I'm sure they will take into account all of the evidence you have as well as their evaluation of your character and make the best deciison based on that. But I think in these cases, it is on an individual basis so there is not a normal result that will always occur.

Your list looks good and what Steph said about the passport is right on the money - they only looked at my passport, no evidence. So be sure to have that with you.

A petitioner should treat this process as though there was not a "return to sender" option. It's not fair to look at your role in this journey from a position of leverage and power. People mention the heart of the USC; it's bad enough that USCIS paperwork refer to people as ALIENS (hubby really took offense to that), but to have the frame of mind that only the USC has a heart implies that you believe your worth is more.

When the relationship is USC & USC the issue of returning them is null. Can you truly say the hurt is greater when the person is from another country or is your mentality that you believe you've paid for this person so they owe you?

The hurt is different because of the emotional investment and chance that was put into the relationship that would not exist in the same fashion if it were USC and USC. I do think there is an expectation where one feels as though they are owed something. I feel like I was owed commitment and honesty. And keep in mind.....USCs do not put the price on this....give thanks to IMMIGRATION/the Gov for that. Maybe if there wasn't a price on every single thing involved in the process, it would be easier to remove that feeling of putting a price tag on a person.

DAUUUUUMM I can't believe he is still on some SHyttt. Yes some policemen don't care about anything and don't do their job right. :bonk: So since the marriage counseling obviously didn't work will the judge be giving you the divorce soon? How did your April 9th appointment go?

Yea. That counseling was a FAIL!!! April 9 was a complete waste of time. The new restraining order was NEVER served so basically he knows nothing and has no obligation to follow and rules regarding that. Now in going back in the 30th. That's his court date for the assault charge as well as an opportunity to renew the RO. wasting my vacation time to do this is pussing me off more than anything.

OK- so Dad's helping him (my opinion) - complicit (sp?) in all.

IMO, you were just a tool to get into the country, there's some 'family plan' that you were never told about, ages past.

Sorry you got taken.

Remember, when you not get proper response with the local police? File a detailed report with the Internal Affairs Office, fax it to the general PD fax office 3 times/day till things change to your favour.

Good Luck !

I agree. And thanks for that advice. I also thought about sending a formal complaint to IA. Guess that's on tmrws agenda.

Sam, I thought that the intial phone call to ICE on the day he walked out, which was less than a week being in The US lead ICE to put his GC on hold.

Have you brought those sexy stiletto high kicking shoes yet, walk proud with your head held high. His actions are not those of a man, but a boy in a man's body. Deal with him the same way you would deal with a child.

That call to ICE seems to have been a waste of time. His GC came in the mail yesterday. Made me nauseous to see it. That's going back where it came from first thing in the morning.

I agree that having kids and a long marriage should make a difference. And if he has a medical condition that is definitely good enough reason to not have him there. I think you should be all set.

Yea - he def has to be there. And its true...some Dominicans say you dont have to be there but its not true. They will want to know why a man with 2 kids and a wife did not make the effort to travel to this important interview - believe me

Whats up with the unfaithful wives and fiances today? Love is the strongest force on the planet and peoples hearts should not be played with like dice.

-sigh-

Talk to a lawyer and see what your options are. Google "free immigration services" and find out whats available in your area.

I'm sorry you're going through all this.

***Hugs***

I agree.....Love should be an unbreakable bond and nowadays it's apparently not in style to be faithful or respectful to the person you are in a relationship with.

I second that -sigh- ......

Smart thinking ladies......if anything, try to stay in the 10 day time frame. Not more or less than 10 days prior to the interview.

Ladies...don't cut corners with this.. That is too close. I wouldn't chance it. Just get it done for the regular price. Results are taking 5 days and yes, they are sending them direct to the embassy....but we all know that DR is not reliable.

It's number 35

Ohhh ok - thanks

Completely oblivious to that since it didn't apply to us....but as one person had posted, I would attach some sort of log listing as many visits as you can remember.

Where does it ask about the visits? I thought it was only places you have resided for 6 months or more. Number 30, right?

Today my fiance was told when he went to the Cairo Airport that he was REQUIRED to buy a roundtrip ticket. He tried to explain that he was on K1 Visa but they insisted that the USA required they have a round trip ticket. Is this correct??? It sounds fishy to me. I did some looking online but couldn't find anything that said anything about this! Please help!!

Not required at all. As others have said, it is sometimes cheaper to buy a RT than OW but never a requirement. This is only a requirement to people traveling into other countries that they are not going to be living in, but staying temporarily....like vacation, etc....

Something similar happened to me, kind of vice versa. I'm assuming, from your profile, that you are here on a CR1 and have not received your GC yet. I would make an InfoPass appt and speak to them about your options. She cannot send you back. But what will happen is, if she decides she does not want to be with you anymore, the chances of you staying after your 2 yr GC expires are slim. When this happened to me, I went right away to an InfoPass appt and they were very helpful.....I strongly suggest you do the same. They told me things that I never read on this site. What I would NOT do is confront her about the emails, etc.....but ABSOLUTELY print them out and begin collecting evidence from NOW about her infidelity. This will help you in the long run.

What Ann25 says is correct. The child can begin school right away, although you should probably check into the specifics prior to their arrival, have a school lined up, etc... Be sure to get the childs records from school in DR too. Once the child receives a SS# and formal documents, the school will most likely request copies for their records.