pax

Obviously many of the opposers forget the fact that all the non-US beneficiaries have to have a police check done on them for everywhere they have lived for more than a year since they were 16!!! I guess it's okay to have double standards? I say what's good for the goose is good for the gander.

The laws and the processes have changed a lot, and will continue to change. People have to accept it, or not go through the process. It's as simple as that. Anyone who thinks that some silly petition will cause the Congress to repeal the law, is sadly naive.

I'm sorry a lot of people are getting delayed by this, but that's life. Good luck to everyone waiting to be reunited with their loved ones.

Ah, the beauty of common sense.

Ewen was, and is, even cuter than I had thought from pics and webcam.

And *feeling* him was much better than just looking. I'll never forget that first hug.

Probably any of those things can happen, Melissa, but I wouldn't panic. Even if the worst-case scenario comes to pass and Aidan's AOS is denied, the beauty of your having waited out the K-1 process is this: You have the right to appeal. So thank your lucky stars that you had the sense and patience to go through with the K-1.

If you do file an appeal, Aidan has permission to stay throughout the adjudication of the appeal, and you can argue your case directly before an immigration judge. So even if a denial happens (and honestly, from what you've told us here, I think you have a good chance of success), you're still not toast just yet.

Stay strong, stay focused, and BEST wishes.

But hey, what's a few abused, raped, tortured, and/or murdered women compared to the gutwrenching, heartbreaking inconvenience of filling out an extra form?

Zarqawi was beyond a problem for the emerging Iraqi government, as it was his belief in sectarian civil war that may have encouraged such things as attacks on municipal garbage collectors, the better to create a broken social system.

I am inclined to think that should be his epitaph - "he was such a cowardly dog that his idea of jihad was to plant explosives to assassinate innocent garbage men"

Agreed.

And as a self-identified liberal and (unfortunately, sometimes, I think, LOL) registered Democrat, I for one am not shedding any tears over Zarqawi.

The history behind this law makes it fairly obvious as to why the law was needed, why it was a good idea at the time, and why it should still stand. The 14th Amendment effectively vacated the Supreme Court decision in the famous Dred Scott case, ensuring that never again could a person born in the United States be legally viewed as anything but a U.S. citizen. Obviously the law has had broad implications, most of which have in fact righted historical wrongs like school segregation (Brown vs. Board of Education was a 14th Amendment case).

That's not to say that "anchor babies" aren't a problem, but taking back the 14th Amendment isn't the way to solve it. If I'm not mistaken, an "anchor baby" is no protection against deportation for the parent(s) of one. And I believe the child in question has to be 21 to petition for the parents to come to the States as LPRs.

I am beside myself with worry, as we are having a big wedding reception in 3 weeks and people flying in from all over the place. The way the letter is worded, says I won't be here for the renewal of vows and reception.

Well, how did you first get married?

Planning a wedding AFTER your AOS interview would look suspicious to me too.

Oh, cut it out, dmartmar.

There's nothing wrong with having a wedding reception after the AOS interview. No one knows when that interview is going to happen when they make those plans, and by planning a reception well after the non-USC has arrived in the country, they're actually doing precisely what the DoS recommends—DON'T make any solid plans until, at the very least, the visa is in hand.

God, I swear you just look for things to pick on.

Melo, I too am glad that you're feeling better.

Again, please just know that everyone here wants to see a very happy resolution for you, as soon as possible.

Ciudad Juarez is where your boyfriend will be going for his interview.

You should expect, however, that the interview schedule will be lighter in the summer due to employees on holidays and such.

But yes, the Embassy is indeed open, as is the consular section. Remember that the purposes of an Embassy are many, including assisting American citizens abroad, and thus it takes quite a lot to completely close an Embassy.

it's just a temporary thing. You'll get there. Be strong

All that poor guy did was put some in his mouth when he was a kid...

That's not quite right. In Javier's case, it happened, I believe, just a day or two before the medical.

hmmm Well if i was in charge and saw someone who just cancelled their k1 petition trying to get in the states with a tourist visa i'd probably deny their entrance. Sounds suspicious. Just my opinion.

This is exactly what my fiance said... but I dont understand this we petitioned to cancel over 6 months ago it just didnt happen until recently!!! We changed our minds I go over there all the time just work wont allow it right now. ok well thank you for your replies we are just going to have wait I guess!

I'm going to have to disagree here. Your French sweetie did not overstay a visa or abuse the VWP. If he has very compelling evidence of a return to France, like long-term employment based solidly in France, I would think that would set him up very well to gain entrance on the VWP.

I can't promise he'll be completely fine, nor can I promise that he'll be admitted with or without hassle. But if your sweetie's English is good and he can explain the situation to CBP with some hard evidence, I think that he could make a case for VWP entry pretty well.

When you say that you "reverted" to Islam, do you mean that you were raised Muslim or had been Muslim at some point, left the faith, and then returned? Or do you mean that you converted?

I would indeed say you hit the jackpot! MAJOR hugs and woop-woops to you and Paul!!!

Just one thing to add: I believe, for a K-1, that if the same petitioner petitions for the same beneficiary, the 2-year waiting period does not apply. It makes no sense that a couple would be punished simply for exploring and taking advantage of different life circumstances.

As well, I can't imagine that marrying and AOS-ing on a second K-1 rather than the first would make any difference either. Someone might have something to add on that, but as long as everything is on the up-and-up, it's not illegal or (IMO) problematic to do it that way.

Best of luck to the OP on this new chapter!

I just haven't been able to bring myself to break it to him yet.

Go forth in peace, for you have followed the good road. Go forth without fear, for he who created you has made you holy, has always protected you, and loves you as a mother.

--St. Clare of Assisi

Oh, the things Ewen doesn't know...

Phew.

http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/06/07/sam...iage/index.html

Actually, I don't know. Maybe they do. But still, in the end whether you're conceiving naturally or having IVF or IUI, it's still up to God whether or not that embryo is going to develop into a fetus or be miscarried.

Fair enough, and thanks for the reply.

I have always thought that the "messing with God's plan" argument was a weak one, as it's an incredibly slippery slope. The argument can be made that just about anything you do to change your own situation messes with God's plan, so to speak.

And FTR, I'm not actually opposed to fertility treatments. I don't always understand why people seek them, but it's a personal choice for couples faced with the situation, and I would no more question why a couple pursued fertility treatments than I would question why a couple or a woman opted to have an abortion. But it is two sides of the same coin to me.

I'm still wondering why fertility treatments don't count as "messing with God's plan."

Brilliant, Tigre.

The man did say to me that because of my honesty they did not deny me the visa. He said otherwise they would have permanently banned me from the USA.

Exactly!

You aren't denied yet—hell, you haven't even been asked to file a waiver! that's awesome! A waiver could add several more months onto your wait time. I agree with everyone else who has advised that you and Paul work doubletime to gather some evidence of good conduct on your part, and then get it back to the consulate as fast as you can.

Surely everyone here is rooting for you both.

Awwww, you two are the sweetest.

So, following that, do you also believe that fertility treatments are just as sinful as abortion?

No.

Well, why? Aren't fertility treatments messing with God's plan?