Scafidi454

Did you guys not read my last post? We're divorced. I care no more about it.

Divorce finalized - Papers received today.

How can I update that on my timeline/profile?

I'm not very preoccupied with it, actually. The letter came to my house. Neither she nor I had a problem with me opening it, and divorce is coming just as soon as possible.

I'm not very preoccupied with it, actually. The letter came to my house. Neither she nor I had a problem with me opening it, and divorce is coming just as soon as possible.

If they have given you written consent, I don't think opening another person's mail is illegal. Furthermore, I still want to know that she's going to have a hard time ever getting back in this country.

Whether it came in her name or not, I've done everything else regarding her immigration for her. Plus, we're still legally together. Additionally, if she could apply from outside the country without them finding out, it could be a nice bargaining chip.

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<p>The letter was sent to me (her last known address), and didn't seem like they knew she had been gone over the limit. So, I wasn't sure if she could still apply, as it said an interview MAY be needed. Plus, I really don't want her to be able to get a visa so easily in the future.</p>

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Yes, but she is outside of the country, and if I want to be sure she cannot get benefits I need to discuss this with USCIS as I am her sponsor, right?

My wife abandoned me during her first green card, and has been gone over a year now.

I just received a letter about I-751 the other day, and I don't know what I should do about it. She doesn't want me to do anything, because it is "her case" and we're getting a divorce.

Not if I form a will. And anyway, she'll only inherit my debt. I don't have any insurances to be concerned about right now. I'm a college student.

Thanks for the responses. The thing is, I'm not willing to pay for an involuntary divorce (on my part). I agreed to give her the divorce if she paid all costs, and didn't ask for anything. Maybe some time down the road, if I'm concerned enough about it and she hasn't done it yet, I'll file. But I'm not wasting anymore of my time or money on this ####### with her.

I assumed this much. Thanks for the...comments.

My only question is how does she do it from Russia.

And I'm going to do a simplified divorce.

I'm making her do the divorce filing, etc. I'm not going to go into it, but how would she do it from Moscow? I thought I read that she could file at her embassy, but maybe not...

P.S. I've only got an old Nokia phone to do all of this on, and I'm in a work-release program. So, I have limited resources.

How do we file for a divorce now that my estranged wife is back in her home country?

You can help her sign up for school and go to expat meetups. My husband makes sure that I get involved with things and goes places with me. He's coming to a Christmas party for the international community with me in about 2 weeks. Some spouses just need more hand holding that others.

For what it is worth, the thought of working here just made me more and more depressed and angry. The breaking point for me was actually the job offer. I don't know if this is true for all foreign wives, but having to move half way around the world to be with someone and then have to work a crappy job just wasn't going to happen.

How does she really feel about working? Is her job going to be a step down from what it was in Russia?

How does she feel about school?

Are there any activities she likes that have meetup groups?

Are you living somewhere she likes?

I'm not going to lie to you, it is HARD to keep up a good inter-cultural marriage, love isn't all it takes. My husband and I come from relatively similar cultures and family backgrounds and we struggle with it.

If you want her to stay, help her integrate and find her niche.

I think is a good idea. Most of the Russian immigrants I have met have very strong ties to the Russian ex-pat community.

I'm not sure about any Russian ex-pat communities in our area. I know that there are some in Jacksonville and Pensacola, but we live in Fort Walton Beach. She's meet a few different Russians here, but they're not her "style". So, I'm not sure.

Are there any good websites / blogs to find those communities?

well, I've tried a lot of those things, but she says she just doesn't want it anymore. I'm in thw hospital right now (3 days so far), and she can't hold it back. She's always crying about going home. I have been unemployed since June, and she still hasn't really started a life here yet (i.e. social, school, or work life). She really has to do it herself, and she needs to want to do it, but she doesn't...

We are in the US

My wife is very homesick and depressed. I was looking for something to do that would make her feel more at home, but I don't want to make her even more homesick...

Any ideas?

My wife did biometrics on Novemeber 7th. We are now waiting on AP/EAD. Does it just come in the mail to our residence?

Also curious if AP does not come before the Christmas holiday and she travels home (Toronto) to see family without it....is that a no no? Upon the cards arrival, I would bring it to her in Toronto, so she can come back to the States????

I believe that would be a "no no", but you should call USCIS to double-check as Canada is a different country.

You could call and let them know your plans, and tell them that you really need to get the AP ASAP; they might just expedite it.

My wife had to go to our first interview appointment (10/29/12) by herself, for personal reasons, and they had to reschedule her interview. In the interview, she expressed that she needed / didn't have her EAD or AP yet, and that we had applied for everything at the same time. She received those two things the week after.

Thanks everyone

Our EAD and AP was approved about two weeks ago, and our AOS was approved on the 15th of November!

The immigration interview was seamless, and we were approved in under 30 minutes.

Check out our timeline for more information.

So, if USCIS sends me a receipt number, then they've accepted my I-485, right?

Well, the problem that I'm questioning is whether the birth certificate with the attached Russian Federation proof of citizenship (on the inner cover) would be considered one or two documents when having it translated.

We have a local lead, but haven't received a response from that lead yet, and are just waiting. However, we don't want to spend more than we have to.

Does her proof of citizenship (attached to the inside of birth certificate) need to be provided/translated as well? She received her birth certificate during the USSR, and the proof was issued after Russia changed to the "Russian Federation".

I got my birth certificate translated and notarized online, you just scan your paperwork and send to them.

If that's what you are looking for, I can give you the website. They charged $40 for everything including postage

Sure; I'll look into it.

Would they be able to provide a certified translation?