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I checked the mail today and he got approved. They definitely received the letter so I guess they just decided to approve him?

If your divorce is final (i.e., you have the divorce decree) by the time you have to file, then you can ask for a waiver of the joint filing requirements based on your divorce. Just tick box "d" in part 2 of the I-751. As long as you can provide the normal proof of "good faith" marriage, you should be able to remove conditions and get a 10 year green card.
Note that the divorce must be final - you can't ask for this waiver if you are separated or the divorce is still pending. If you can't get a final divorce in time, then you may be placed in removal proceedings, but you can always ask the immigration judge to postpone until you have your final divorce. These requests are almost always granted.

A friendly suggestion - spend a few moments researching your answers before posting responses that are neither helpful nor accurate. You can learn an amazing amount of information about the immigration laws and processes by researching answers to other people's questions. Besides, it's a lot of fun!

My husband and I eventually want to petition for his younger brother to come to the U.S. to live with us once he gains citizenship and is eligible.
However, my BIL has down syndrome and many other common ailments that typically accompany this disorder (congenital heart problems, kidney stones, skin conditions, etc...)
Is it even possible for Downs adult to interview and come here? I have read that he will be denied solely on his list of medical conditions. What if we were to secure health care for him ahead of time?
Then there's the interview. I'm sure he could answer questions without trouble but he would be nervous and the interview would have to be conducted in Hindi.
My husband and my in-laws are very worried about the future for my BIL and my in-laws fear what will happen to him once they approach an elderly age. They hope my husband and I will take care of him once they are no longer fit to do so.

In regards to the State ID we looked into that already and the DMV said they couldn't issue one because his GC must be valid for 6 months or more.
Also the reason we only have bank statements from 6 months is that we opened a new account in Aug, and prior to that we had another account with the same financial institution. I have had that account since I was 14 so when I opened it, my mom was a joint owner. I never took her off the account even after my husband was added. The bank statements only lost my name and my mom's because there is not enough room for a third name. I think I may have solved this though as my credit union is going to write a letter on my behalf explaining why my husband's name is absent.
Honestly all of this is so complicated because of our moves and job changes. We never got monthly health premium statements so copies of health insurance cards will have to suffice.
Good call on the PoA and living will though. I will included these things as well as my life insurance policy.

Hi everyone! Just checking in here. Very excited to see so many approvals and I'm very glad this thread has been helpful for many. I know that when I first began the process for my husband, it was very intimidating.
But here we are, 2 years later getting ready to file for ROC! Although we are not exactly thrilled about paying another exorbitant processing fee, it is a relief to know that after this, we can breathe easy and not have to worry about anyone examining our relationship through a microscope.
Good luck to anyone currently in any stage of their processing!

Well good luck with that.
Kinda shooting yourself in the foot by demanding only users with a rare and obsolete visa comment to help you when there are plenty of knowledgeable individuals on this forum.
But yeah, good luck.

Hey everyone! I just wanted to swing by and let everyone who is still keeping up with this thread that my husband's visa was approved!
To recap, I am white, he is desi, we do not have any significant age difference, this is the first marriage for both of us, we have no children, and we met in person while my husband was on a J-1 visa in the US.
The interview went very smooth. We attended together and my husband was very glad I was there to support him by his side. Overall, all staff at the New Delhi embassy were pleasant and polite. Our interview lasted about 15 minutes and the CO told us my husband's visa was approved at the conclusion of our interview.
Nothing was brought up about his past F-1 denials and they did not ask for a Thai PCC (we thought they might since he lived there for 11 months). The CO focused on his previous time in the US, the time spent with my family, his time in the UK, and my relationship with his family.
It is unreal that he will be arriving soon and no more sad airport goodbyes!

I've bought clothing on my trips to India but we never have a whole lot of time and frankly I hate to waste time shopping for clothes when I could be spending it with K instead. Plus, he HATES shopping
I'm getting married in May and would like to choose a nice saree or salwar kameez (lehenga choli will be worn during our Hindu ceremony in Jan 2013).
I'm not really concerned with the price. I know it will be cheaper if I bought it in India but I'm more concerned about the quality and convenience.
Are there any good websites that anyone could recommend that carry good quality clothing and that would ship to the U.S.? If you've had personal experience purchasing a saree or salwar online that would be even better!
Thanks!

We had a heart to heart today. He decided to resign from his job. I mentioned going to school for a skilled trade and he said he would consider it.
He is tired of the long hours, weekend schedules and low pay. He told me he's afraid to enter into a new trade because he will most likely be surrounded by Americans and he is embarrassed of his English. He has no reason to be. He has excellent proficiency in English and most people can understand him just fine. His weakness is writing which I am working with him on. But it's a step in the right direction. I am going to keep an eye out for job fairs and we will be looking at certification programs after the holidays.

Hey everyone! I just wanted to swing by and let everyone who is still keeping up with this thread that my husband's visa was approved!
To recap, I am white, he is desi, we do not have any significant age difference, this is the first marriage for both of us, we have no children, and we met in person while my husband was on a J-1 visa in the US.
The interview went very smooth. We attended together and my husband was very glad I was there to support him by his side. Overall, all staff at the New Delhi embassy were pleasant and polite. Our interview lasted about 15 minutes and the CO told us my husband's visa was approved at the conclusion of our interview.
Nothing was brought up about his past F-1 denials and they did not ask for a Thai PCC (we thought they might since he lived there for 11 months). The CO focused on his previous time in the US, the time spent with my family, his time in the UK, and my relationship with his family.
It is unreal that he will be arriving soon and no more sad airport goodbyes!

We had a heart to heart today. He decided to resign from his job. I mentioned going to school for a skilled trade and he said he would consider it.
He is tired of the long hours, weekend schedules and low pay. He told me he's afraid to enter into a new trade because he will most likely be surrounded by Americans and he is embarrassed of his English. He has no reason to be. He has excellent proficiency in English and most people can understand him just fine. His weakness is writing which I am working with him on. But it's a step in the right direction. I am going to keep an eye out for job fairs and we will be looking at certification programs after the holidays.

We had a heart to heart today. He decided to resign from his job. I mentioned going to school for a skilled trade and he said he would consider it.
He is tired of the long hours, weekend schedules and low pay. He told me he's afraid to enter into a new trade because he will most likely be surrounded by Americans and he is embarrassed of his English. He has no reason to be. He has excellent proficiency in English and most people can understand him just fine. His weakness is writing which I am working with him on. But it's a step in the right direction. I am going to keep an eye out for job fairs and we will be looking at certification programs after the holidays.

Thanks for the encouraging words everyone! I really like the HVAC, electrician, skilled trades suggestions. I've bounced all of these ideas off of my husband and he seems excited that there are so many opportunities for him.
Now that his weekends will be free, I plan on getting him involved with more social activities. In India, he was always surrounded by people and I can understand how lonely he must feel. It's been a tough year transitioning for him but I'm confident that he can get through this

We had a heart to heart today. He decided to resign from his job. I mentioned going to school for a skilled trade and he said he would consider it.
He is tired of the long hours, weekend schedules and low pay. He told me he's afraid to enter into a new trade because he will most likely be surrounded by Americans and he is embarrassed of his English. He has no reason to be. He has excellent proficiency in English and most people can understand him just fine. His weakness is writing which I am working with him on. But it's a step in the right direction. I am going to keep an eye out for job fairs and we will be looking at certification programs after the holidays.

I have my Bachelor's in math and my brother never went to college.
But if I have car trouble, I call him for help.
Who's the smart one?

It might help you to be less spiteful (It might help you read my timeline better as well). You have no idea what my mindset is so I would appreciate you not suggest how I should feel. I can care less what you find amusing, I have posted this here for people who have had the worst of this process and those who want to make a difference by understanding the inner workings of this opaque process and try to change it. There are many members who have done just that and continue to do so.
I have been supportive and understanding of everyone who's had it worse than me; my inquiry was initiated during the time when I saw how unfairly the Nebraska and Texas service centers were fairing compared to California.
In any case, if all you want do is belittle someone else, I suggest you find something better to do.

Hey everyone! I just wanted to swing by and let everyone who is still keeping up with this thread that my husband's visa was approved!
To recap, I am white, he is desi, we do not have any significant age difference, this is the first marriage for both of us, we have no children, and we met in person while my husband was on a J-1 visa in the US.
The interview went very smooth. We attended together and my husband was very glad I was there to support him by his side. Overall, all staff at the New Delhi embassy were pleasant and polite. Our interview lasted about 15 minutes and the CO told us my husband's visa was approved at the conclusion of our interview.
Nothing was brought up about his past F-1 denials and they did not ask for a Thai PCC (we thought they might since he lived there for 11 months). The CO focused on his previous time in the US, the time spent with my family, his time in the UK, and my relationship with his family.
It is unreal that he will be arriving soon and no more sad airport goodbyes!

I find this rumor to be particularly sickening. People, presumably women, expire at 21. Okay.

My husband's visa was approved on March 6 with absolutely no issues at the New Delhi embassy!
We couldn't have done it without the amazing guidance of VJ along with the knowledgeable members!
Thanks to this site, my hubby will be coming home soon!
Thanks so much

Hi everyone
My husband and I and our two children are the family featured in this article. All thanks go to my husband for writing such a fantastic letter in the first place. We will keep you all posted if we get any news on anything.

What does your common sense tell you?

Indian consulates can be ridiculously strict about the I-864 and often make a final judgment off of current income and past income. If I were you, I would have a joint sponsor lined up just in case for your own peace of mind.
Type up a letter explaining why your income was low in 2013.
With your current income being more than sufficient, I truly don't think you will need a joint sponsor but the Indian consulates do sometimes throw curve balls and I find it best to be over-prepared.
Good luck!

Indian consulates can be ridiculously strict about the I-864 and often make a final judgment off of current income and past income. If I were you, I would have a joint sponsor lined up just in case for your own peace of mind.
Type up a letter explaining why your income was low in 2013.
With your current income being more than sufficient, I truly don't think you will need a joint sponsor but the Indian consulates do sometimes throw curve balls and I find it best to be over-prepared.
Good luck!

Lady you should go back the original comment posted. I asked to be directed to the posts referred not relationship advice. Second I said when, YOU serve, you can come can come and talk to me. Not cousin, not your uncles and aunties, not your nieces and nephews, not your neighbor Bob, your best girl Sally, but YOU. I have been in the service 9 years. That's 9 longer than you have even thought about raising your hand and ever uttering an oath and commitment and you have audacity sit behind a computer screen and tell me about something I have given my time and service to? News Flash: every individual in the military is not currently on a tour of duty. We do have peace time, and we do have to serve our current duty stations. Your lack of reading comprehension failed you in understanding "easy, but with reservations". If your nephews or anyone else of whatever branch in the service find it difficult to do their job, i.e showing up for work on time in the proper uniform, ready to do your job, complete tasks as assigned by your leadership, and ensuring you follow the instructions given by your leadership outside of a deployment, which less than 15% of all military personnel are currently on, then they probably need to be looking at retiring. So what if I have reservations about marrying a foreigner. It doesn't mean we don't love and care for each other, but it also means that I'm not totally stupid and very much aware of fraud and ulterior motives. Ever heard of a prenup? That thing people to get protect themselves if their marriage fails? Well guess what? It doesn't mean I doubt my fiance, but I damn sure wanna make sure I'm not making a mistake either. Been around the military my entire life as an army brat, having two parents, and a host of family members, and some random tells me she knows about how hard a military life is because 3 people she never gave birth to do it. You married your husband, he turned out to be a great guy. Congratulations, despite this foolishness you're displaying, I am genuinely happy you found love and it has been kind to you. But you have the nerve to walk around with your nose in the air like those of us who want the same thing are fools for thinking things through. You may know immigration better, but lets getting something straight. You don't know everything and my relationships and the military are two places of knowledge you lack severely. Don't respond. I have nothing else to say to you, I'm too old to be going back and forth with ignorant people with nothing to contribute but judgement. Save yourself the trouble. You'll only look whiny, nitpicky, and eagered for the last word. If your only reason for joining this forum is to pick apart individuals and their relationships, you are a lost cause. I admired your previous comments on other posts but clearly I misjudged you and your the worth of your comments. Good day to you ma'am, your presence is no longer acknowledged.

Were there any "red flags" in your case? Red flags in India can include significant age differences (especially if the female petitioner is older), vast educational differences, multiple previous visa attempts, and religious differences.

How did you meet? Online? In person?

Was your engagement an arranged one by your families or based on love?

As others have said, the likelihood of your I-129F petition being reaffirmed is slim. USCIS will more than likely allow the petition to expire and send a letter that you are free to file again without prejudice. It is your choice whether you wish to file for the K-1 again or get married and try for a CR-1. Study the guides above to familiarize yourself with the CR-1 process.
Remember that all evidence is not looked at equally by the consulates in India. Phone records and chat logs are ok but should not be assumed to equate to time spent together in person.