Bill and Juliana

Most people here are telling you that you must make a stronger effort. I hope you do not resent that advice, but instead take it to heart. You have not gone through great hardship compared to some VJ members.

I can empathize with your feeling that pictures are not a high priority with you--I'm not much of a picture guy myself. But the reality is that most people nowadays take a lot of pictures, and if you don't, it shows up as an obvious gap in your evidence. It's not hard to accumulate enough pictures if you make it a priority.

Actually the whole thing is spot on and is exactly, almost word for word, the arguments I've encountered from every gun nut I've talked to.

1. I don't know what you mean by "gun nut." Forgive me, I suspect that it is an insult. So, may we please leave it out of the discussion? I admit to being pro-gun.

2. I don't know who you have talked to, but I have not heard these arguments anywhere near "almost word of word". I understand them to be parody and satire. Parody and satire may have their place, but don't confuse these caricatures with the rational pro-gun position. They are not the words that I would use.

3. I wish that there could be more rational discussion and less impassioned advocacy, or at least to recognize a separation between the two.

4. I am speaking only for myself, hence the repetition of "I".

Do you really want to talk about the gun issues? This is full of

straw man arguments.

Besides I doubt that it is relevant to most peoples' visa journey.

Thank you for the replies. I appreciate the VJ community very much!

We will apply for the AOS next month (Feb).

My Wife entered the U.S. on Nov. 15, 2012, and we got married on December 6 (within 90 days,

as the K-1 visa requires). She has an I-94 that is due to expire on Feb. 13 (90 days after

entry into U.S.)

The Question: Is it possible to extend the term of the I-94?

I have some extra expenses in January, and would prefer not to have to pay the I-485 and

Biometrics fees until later, if possible.

Her visa expired when she arrived in the U.S. When she arrived, she was issued an I-94. Her I-94 is the document that allows her to stay 90 days in the U.S. Her I-94 expires on February 13.

Shortly after she files to adjust her status, the USCIS will send her a letter saying that they received her application. That letter is the legal document that allows her to stay in the U.S. until she gets her conditional green card.

Very good, thank you very much,

wishing you all the best. --BW

Ahh ok. That makes sense. Thank you very much for your help.

Best Regards, Bill W.

Hi everyone! I hope someone can help to put my mind at ease:

We have completed the K-1 process to the point that my fiancee arrived in the US from the Philippines on 11/15/2012, and we were married on 12/9/2012.

Her I-94 card is set to expire on 2/13/2013 (90 days from entry into US).

We are preparing the I-485 application and will submit it after Feb. 1st (along with the fee of $1000+).

So, we are complying with the terms of the K-1 visa, but after Feb. 13, we will have no document that says that her visa is still valid. What am I missing?

What do I need to do next?

Thanks,

--Bill W.

Thank you all for the good wishes and kind words!

Interview at US Embassy Manila on 10/25/2012: My dear Juliana traveled from

Davao to Manila by herself, and completed the interview process. She stayed

for a couple of days at Casa Bocobo, which was affordable and

comfortable, although the room was very small.

***** The requirement to attend a seminar at the CFO (Commission for Filipinos

Overseas)was unknown to us until late in the process, so that required a

separate trip to Manila. *****

She traveled to the USA, visa in hand, on November 15. I met her in Chicago,

and we stayed for a day, ate some good pizza, and then drove 5 hours to my

home in Missouri.

With the help of my family, we prepared a small wedding. She even found

the perfect dress for not too much money!

After the wedding (December 9th), we took a short honeymoon and then returned

to our new home together. Next step is the I-485 (Adjustment of Status)

process.

. . . he shouted on my husband why your wife is listening to others and such visajourney website and why your wife made the police clearance unless it is not diected by NVC, he is such a dumb why shouldnt I? if soemthing has already been instructed me online they why shouldnt I.

Please suggest me is it good to drop him or should we wait more or what should we do?

Yes, this is a problem with the lawyer. I understand his position of not wanting his clients to be seeking information from other sources, but he is not giving you good service. You are right to drop him.

Although I cannot advise anyone about their specific situation, I do not think that most people need a lawyer for their visa processes. Having said that, it is absolutely essential that you follow the instructions * exactly to the letter * for each step of the process.

Face it the whole process is slanted in favor of white couples , who use visa waivers to visit all during the relationship. Those of us with a partner from a non white area have to hope that partner has several times the average income from that country just sitting in the bank for years to be able to visit us. This process doesn't come anywhere close to being equal and without prejudice. It favors older white men bringing younger partners. It favors white couples.

The process is 'slanted,' as you say, in favor of people who are less likely to commit fraud. Since the Department of State does not know you personally, they make a judgement based on the statistical history.

Received NOA2 today!! Just over 5 months processing time at California Service Center.