at long last

Hello,
My Fiance and I filed for the I-129F in May and waiting for approval. Our package was sent to California for processing and within one month we recived a letter stating our package was accepted for review and processing.
We received a letter a few weeks ago requesting two more passport type photos (not sure why they didn't accept the passport photos we sent with our package), and they wanted to know if we went through an International Marriage Broker (IMB) because we met on Elena's Models (they thought that Elena's Models is an IMB company and it is not).
We would like to forgo the waiting period and marry now. Are their any consequences or scrutiny from the US government that we should be concerned about? Thanks in advance for any advice; this web site is the best.

Canadians do not need visas. I was denied entry twice, then arrived at the border with heaps of ties to Canada and was given entry, but limited. I simply took advantage of the easy travel relationships that Canada has with the US, it sounds like she did the same thing.
Good luck

I thought that if our conditional green cards expire without filing for ROC they move it automatically into removal proceedings. Also can she have her sponsorship of him rescinded?
Gosh I'm so sorry you have to endure this and hopefully your child won't remember the witnessed abuse.
Take care and I wish you well.

So there I was this morning sitting in the restaurant enjoying some quiet time, knowing what was going to be happening in the next 36 hours, Glenn was still in the hotel room in the shower and the manager came to tell me I was wanted on the phone.. I thought WTH.. so a hobbled to the phone to find my brother in law on the line. I was obvious a little shaken by him finding me. I asked "what's up" feeling the horrible feeling in my stomach. He said the consulate called and and has to talk me before coming to pick up my visa... Can you even imagine what that does to a person. I had no paper to write the womens number on so onto my palm it went. I haven't had to do that since high school... sheeesh. I went back to the room and called Ophelia and what does she tell me?? Your visa is ready now if you can come asap just in case you could get an earlier flight. So off we went. Glenn ran up to pick up the packet and that all coveted passport WITH the visa... YEAH.. I now feel relief. Felt very teary at the moment. So mission accomplished and it feels awesome...thanks for all your support along the way..
hugs.
So tomorrow at 4 pm we will be married.
:dance: :dance: :dance:

Hi There
I opened an account with Bank of America and at first they said I needed the SSN but then I went up the ladder and founbd out you can open one without they just have to manually input a code for that. Also they will want to know how you got the money..
I had really no major issues. I also have an account here in Canada (Royal Bank)which has a US account on it as well withseparate debit cards and everything and you can transfer money back and forth.
Terri

I don't mean to be a negative Nellie BUT.. Your fiance will have to pay the bill until you are allowed to work and find a job. Is he going to be willing to do this for you when you arrive? Please try talking all this out before you leave your home. It is a huge commitment. Good luck with your journey.
Terri

You know I want everyone to have their happy ever after. But truly as a mother this screams warning warning warning . The flags are up and my stomach turned over reading your post. PLEASE however well intended and as good as this may feel now every relationship lives in a "honeymoon" phase and the ONLY way to move past the happy endorphine filled phase is to spend time together and really learn each others daily life and habits. It truly is much different. I would not be comfortable with my daughter going off like this alone. I commend you on your planning and researching but please think this over deeper. He might be a most loving caring and your Mr right, but then it might not be all it seems.
I hope you will do as others suggested and not do this alone. In any country it is not the best situation. The people here care what happens as we all have a very tough road by having long distance relationships heed their words and learn from their experience.
I wish you all the best...
Terri

You know I want everyone to have their happy ever after. But truly as a mother this screams warning warning warning . The flags are up and my stomach turned over reading your post. PLEASE however well intended and as good as this may feel now every relationship lives in a "honeymoon" phase and the ONLY way to move past the happy endorphine filled phase is to spend time together and really learn each others daily life and habits. It truly is much different. I would not be comfortable with my daughter going off like this alone. I commend you on your planning and researching but please think this over deeper. He might be a most loving caring and your Mr right, but then it might not be all it seems.
I hope you will do as others suggested and not do this alone. In any country it is not the best situation. The people here care what happens as we all have a very tough road by having long distance relationships heed their words and learn from their experience.
I wish you all the best...
Terri

You know I want everyone to have their happy ever after. But truly as a mother this screams warning warning warning . The flags are up and my stomach turned over reading your post. PLEASE however well intended and as good as this may feel now every relationship lives in a "honeymoon" phase and the ONLY way to move past the happy endorphine filled phase is to spend time together and really learn each others daily life and habits. It truly is much different. I would not be comfortable with my daughter going off like this alone. I commend you on your planning and researching but please think this over deeper. He might be a most loving caring and your Mr right, but then it might not be all it seems.
I hope you will do as others suggested and not do this alone. In any country it is not the best situation. The people here care what happens as we all have a very tough road by having long distance relationships heed their words and learn from their experience.
I wish you all the best...
Terri

You know I want everyone to have their happy ever after. But truly as a mother this screams warning warning warning . The flags are up and my stomach turned over reading your post. PLEASE however well intended and as good as this may feel now every relationship lives in a "honeymoon" phase and the ONLY way to move past the happy endorphine filled phase is to spend time together and really learn each others daily life and habits. It truly is much different. I would not be comfortable with my daughter going off like this alone. I commend you on your planning and researching but please think this over deeper. He might be a most loving caring and your Mr right, but then it might not be all it seems.
I hope you will do as others suggested and not do this alone. In any country it is not the best situation. The people here care what happens as we all have a very tough road by having long distance relationships heed their words and learn from their experience.
I wish you all the best...
Terri

You know I want everyone to have their happy ever after. But truly as a mother this screams warning warning warning . The flags are up and my stomach turned over reading your post. PLEASE however well intended and as good as this may feel now every relationship lives in a "honeymoon" phase and the ONLY way to move past the happy endorphine filled phase is to spend time together and really learn each others daily life and habits. It truly is much different. I would not be comfortable with my daughter going off like this alone. I commend you on your planning and researching but please think this over deeper. He might be a most loving caring and your Mr right, but then it might not be all it seems.
I hope you will do as others suggested and not do this alone. In any country it is not the best situation. The people here care what happens as we all have a very tough road by having long distance relationships heed their words and learn from their experience.
I wish you all the best...
Terri

You know I want everyone to have their happy ever after. But truly as a mother this screams warning warning warning . The flags are up and my stomach turned over reading your post. PLEASE however well intended and as good as this may feel now every relationship lives in a "honeymoon" phase and the ONLY way to move past the happy endorphine filled phase is to spend time together and really learn each others daily life and habits. It truly is much different. I would not be comfortable with my daughter going off like this alone. I commend you on your planning and researching but please think this over deeper. He might be a most loving caring and your Mr right, but then it might not be all it seems.
I hope you will do as others suggested and not do this alone. In any country it is not the best situation. The people here care what happens as we all have a very tough road by having long distance relationships heed their words and learn from their experience.
I wish you all the best...
Terri

You know I want everyone to have their happy ever after. But truly as a mother this screams warning warning warning . The flags are up and my stomach turned over reading your post. PLEASE however well intended and as good as this may feel now every relationship lives in a "honeymoon" phase and the ONLY way to move past the happy endorphine filled phase is to spend time together and really learn each others daily life and habits. It truly is much different. I would not be comfortable with my daughter going off like this alone. I commend you on your planning and researching but please think this over deeper. He might be a most loving caring and your Mr right, but then it might not be all it seems.
I hope you will do as others suggested and not do this alone. In any country it is not the best situation. The people here care what happens as we all have a very tough road by having long distance relationships heed their words and learn from their experience.
I wish you all the best...
Terri

You know I want everyone to have their happy ever after. But truly as a mother this screams warning warning warning . The flags are up and my stomach turned over reading your post. PLEASE however well intended and as good as this may feel now every relationship lives in a "honeymoon" phase and the ONLY way to move past the happy endorphine filled phase is to spend time together and really learn each others daily life and habits. It truly is much different. I would not be comfortable with my daughter going off like this alone. I commend you on your planning and researching but please think this over deeper. He might be a most loving caring and your Mr right, but then it might not be all it seems.
I hope you will do as others suggested and not do this alone. In any country it is not the best situation. The people here care what happens as we all have a very tough road by having long distance relationships heed their words and learn from their experience.
I wish you all the best...
Terri

Ok so pretend that other petition didn't happen read the guideline completely, start collecting the needed documents to file correctly and just plain be better informed. There is all the info you need here. If you are unsure just ask. We were denied as well after receiving an RFE after 5 months and then another 4 months for the denial and then another 2 months for the letter. It was our fault however aggravating it is. Just get'er done....
all the best on a more successful journey.
Terri

Hi There
I don't mean to take the wind out of your sail but there is soooo much more to this process than waiting a few months for the approval. In a perfect world you will be done with the first part in about 7-9 months. If not so lucky and you missed something in your petition you will receive an RFE that will add a couple more months onto your timeline. Then if things really hit the fan and you get a denial... well then the process begins again.
Trust me make no plans until you have the visa in the hand of the beneficiary. You need your job to prove you can support the two of you for awhile. By all means take a couple of vacations accumulate more proof of your relationship.
This process is not for the faint of heart.
So find your strength and carry on.
I wish you a speedy journey..
Terri

Happiest New Year to everyone. I know for some they experienced a little bit of heaven as they snuggled with their partners. For some of us it was done over SKYPE. Others I'm sure were just alone. BUT... We are starting a new year and it is up to make it what we want. Sure this process puts a severe damper on things but hey.. let's make it awesome.
We are at day 253. We have no idea when that illusive NOA2 will be granted to us.
Let's have fun and give me your guess what the date will be for our NOA2
Thanks for all being here to help each other through some of the crappy days.
I appreciate you all.
Terri

On my last visit state side the very nice man who asked me many questions asked me what I would do if I had to do my interview. The answer is... they go home and complete the process. plain and simple. And he better have a lot of documentation giving a tie to his country or he will be sent home.
Terri

what's the market like there? You can pretty much count on a little extra time because there is more than yourself going across. Extra paperwork. It takes about 60 days to close on a house sale. If I was you I would get the sale out of the way pack everything except the bare essentials needed to run your home, put the rest in storage and rent. But I don't know all the dynamics of your family. Remember if the house isn't sold when the time comes you will have to complete everything by mail courier, and fax. Which isn't unheard of either.
Terri

just a thought. maybe they consider "additional processing" as waiting in the pile to be sent. ???

must wait our turn...lol...
We want ours YESTERDAY please.
I've been a good girl Santa... just ask my fiance...
Terri

you can't judge her you don't walk in her shoes. Only she knows if she wants to stay. All she asked was can she divorce even though she is pregnant.
The answer. yes she can.

you can't judge her you don't walk in her shoes. Only she knows if she wants to stay. All she asked was can she divorce even though she is pregnant.
The answer. yes she can.

It is only my opinion but I don't really think USCIS gets involved in the dynamics of your marriage.If all she wanted was a child there are ways to achieve this. Blackmail is never a good sign in a marriage. Think VERY carefully before adding another life in this world. It should be (in an ideal situation) a mutual decision. Do not be bullied in this issue.

Hi There
So when they (USCIS) changed the timeline from March 15, 2011 we phoned that day to put in a service request, as well as contacting congresswoman. The congresswoman's office got nothing more than what is online. (that was useless). The email generated from the service request stated they will basically get to ours when then can although ours is most definitely outside of their processing time (their words not ours). They told us to call back on the Nov 29, tomorrow so we will see. Our petition is at 218 days. I did find out that ours is taking longer due to the RFE and the fact we both aren't new to marriage. So extra checking on names etc.
I say most definitely call and put in a service request.
that's my opinion.
My Mom always told us that "the squeaky wheel gets the oil"...