SlimT&R

Yep, adultery is definitely considered by immigration and can cause problems when applying for citizenship. Also abuse.

Honestly? I don't have sympathy for people who meet someone online and then in real life all of two times before they get married (all within a six month time frame) and then find out they've been scammed. I've been apart from my husband now for 14 months and we STILL have to complete NVC and the 601. I can't even tell you how hard it is to see people get approved and complete their journey in 4 months time when I have a REAL relationship, met him in REAL life and am not getting SCAMMED. So sue me for being so "judgmental" when this process is ANYTHING but fair.

I hear ya loud and clear. Move over in that boat dear because you have some company Known my hubby 3 years, seen him many times, we are the same culture but no, 13 months and still waiting

First I am not spoiled or needy. As I have told him I don't need him for anything. When I began a relationship with him it was because I loved the person he was and wanted to be with him.Second in regards to time, actually I'm pretty busy as I work go to school full time, work part time, and participate in several professional organizations which require me to travel frequently and get involved in the community on a constant basis. So in actuality I really don't have that much time, if I were to show you my calendar it would probably make you blush that you even dared question me. Lastly, due to the fact that I don't have a lot of time on my hands to sit around and do nothing. I value the time that I do have and I prioritize the things that are important to me. And if you think I'm spoiled, needy, and unappreciative for asking the man that I supposed to spend the rest of my life with and who is the father of my unborn child for more than 15-20 minutes every 48 hours than you have life real messed up, not me. Lastly, I never said anything in regards to him not working hard on his ship. I simply stated that he has 12 hours on and 12 hours off. How he chooses to spend the 12 hours off of work, let's me know where his priorities lie.

As far as my "attitude"... You can call it what you want, but at least I know my self worth and I won't settle for anything less than what I deserve. Nor will I tolerate any form of abuse whether it's physical, verbal, or emotional.

Also to address those who have made statements about being loud. I don't know too many people who get into an argument or heated discussion with someone ad their tone or voice doesn't raise.

Girl, don't let anyone try to make you think there is something wrong with you. You have legitimate concerns. You are a thousand percent justified in thinking if he has 12 hours off he can call you. I would expect and hour phone call at least. And u r right in not allowing a man to stifle you. He is the one with the problems, if what you say is true.

you cannot file a cr1 with a k1 still pending. just because you flied an i130 does not mean you will be approved merely because you are now married. you need to find out why the k1 was denied.

You CAN file a CR1 after a K1 is denied. And she did say the CR1 was approved. Only thing is it would have been nice/good to know why they denied the K1.

Did you file from Haiti or stateside? Just curious.

I wouldn't say an attorney is "useless", and like most have said, if you have some complications or issues that would affect the outcome of your petition negatively, and you would benefit from the use of a lawyer then it would be advisable to get one. A good one.

I have seen competent lawyers who charged a lot less than $2300.000 and see their clients thru AOS and will advise thru the rest of the process. If you have the time to finish processing your journey then follow the guidelines on here and stop paying the lawyer if you are still doing so.

well hopefully, ours get touched soon so that feb 9th date change. cant wait to see approved

You will probably get a NOA2 (approval) before you get touched. Like the folks here have been telling you it is basically irrelevant. Mine haven't been "touched" in 5 months!!!!!!

Check this site out. It says if you are a US citizen you can leave the country for any period of time and still get your SSDI. http://books.google.com/books?id=DK8SMiQqEd8C&pg=PA299&lpg=PA299&dq=can+i+leave+the+country+while+receiving+SSDI&source=bl&ots=gByOEJuV4b&sig=QaNs5xrR4sTHVhWQPHSYbo5psyc&hl=en&sa=X&ei=Yf9jT_HdMcPs2QX7-8m6CA&ved=0CCEQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=can%20i%20leave%20the%20country%20while%20receiving%20SSDI&f=false

I would call SSA myself and verify this information.

We have we own Caribbean forum!!!! RAEEEEEEEEEEEEEE WOIIIIIIIIIIII!! Mad a road! Thank God! Respect Ewok.

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NVC do tings a likkle differently. A when tings gonna change wid immigration policies and inconsistencies. CHo! They tell me one thing and when I do it, they tell me another. Confused yah....

Anyhow...how uno doing my fellow Jamaicans/ Ja'can spouses/significant others/mi Jamaican peopleeeeeeeeeeeeeee. Wha go dung?

This is great. Im gonna have loads of question in a few so I am glad for this. Go Princess!!!!!!!

Awesome idea!

Just because you're told a visa is not being issued to you TODAY does not mean that your petition was DENIED. I've had two family members told the same thing within the last 6 months and they're both int the states now. They were never told that their case was DENIED or given a reason or a blue slip -- just told the case was being sent back to USCIS. One K-1 the other a CR1. In the past, not sure how much has changed now, blue (return) with more info; pink (approval); white (denial); and sometimes green not sure what that's for. I know they still use the BLUE slips -- not sure about the others. Alot has changed over the years and I've been dealing with the US embassy in Jamaica for a very long time.

Best of luck with your journey,

One Love -- Lawny

What did they do? (Check your PM)

ummm they dont have a specific period u have to be in a relationship for but they do say u must have physically seen partner in last 2 years.also the we have to consider that even for us length of time in a relationship does lend a certain degree of confidence in the couple.that said i believe that this is also true for CO.but also just as important is proof of on going relationship...unfortunately jamaica is tabled as a high visa fraud country and so our odds are different than say maybe a UK or canadian embassy...

this is a long and hard process and is not for the weak of heart and it is made even longer and harder because people uses people for personal gain...not just in JA but other countries too where the benificiary only wants green card and so will either "fool up" petitioner or "pay off" petitioner" and this is where "the good suffers with the bad" comes in...saying all this to say that is why someone has the say so on whether or not we be with our loved ones...sometimes they get it right,alot of times they dont...

goodluck on ur visajourney and keep tha faith!

Well said WTE. You cannot look at this process frivolously. It is always a good idea to get to know someone before such a serious move. Giving that you can know your neighbor all your life, marry him and things don't work out. But still give every situation some thought and time. (Yeah I been reading the Effects of Major Family Changes section Wow!

Who got colored slips in Jamaica?

You are told either approved,denied or given a white piece of paper with the denial reason on it. :dance:

Nope, nope nope. As evidenced on here and seen by myself, lately, they DO NOT TELL YOU that you are denied at the US embassy in Jamaica. You have to figure it out for yourself. They say 'your fiance will tell you' in essence, and that the file is being returned to the USCIS. No white paper! No 'you are denied'.

That is why these poor people are confused and don't know what to do after their fiance's interview is over and they get their passports back. The IO say very little. You just have to figure that if they don't keep the beneficiary passport, you're screwed basically.

And DOS will not say much either. They will tell you "the file is being reviewed. Its in AP". Only when it reaches back stateside, they will have any real information for you which is still not much. Wish you all the best.

Sorry to say this but unfortunately age DOES make a difference and it is definitely a cause for DENIAL. Trust me on this one. So people are not trying to be mean. They are being truthful although they could speak with a little more empathy. The US embassy have denied visas based on a wide age gap with the female spouse/fiance being the older from way before and sadly it seems they continue to do so. And boy do that 30+ year old white man CO sounds familar.

People who have been denied visas at the USEM in Ja really need to do some comparisons and see that they will surprisingly (well, maybe not) come up with a lot of similarities in their cases. Two already have been mentioned