MedRoni

Hey there,

Sorry to hear you are having difficulties. It can be tough.

We didn't have the same experiences as you, however I can tell you the language of the interview is important at this embassy. My husband chose to give his in English. When I spoke to the lady officer myself after the fact she told me they like/prefer to see it done in English as it proves you can communicate well with your wife/fiance and that he will be able to work when he gets here. Keep in mind the fiance visa is usually used with the intention of living here in the US.

I am not sure how you can overcome them having an issue with you being undecided - but I do wish the best for you!

Welcome, and best of luck along the way!

yes trust me ill pass inshalah my interview am happy soon ill have babe with my wife

pluse my wife she know's senator its her family

The senator can help make sure a case is moving, but cannot guarantee your approval. I don't mean to sound disrespectful, but why did you ask about if the previous petitions will have any effect on your interview if you are so certain of passing?

Everyone here has been trying to be helpful and let you know where you stand and what would be your best chances but you seem set in your ways regardless.

I don't know about anyone else but I would love you to keep us updated, or at least make sure to fill out your embassy review when you have had it.

My husband and I have the same year age difference and they still focused on it a good bit, and I have not petitioned before. Just make sure to be prepared for the questions. If you have lots of proof that is great, you will need it. I do wish you the best, I just want you to go in with your eyes wide open and understand it will not be easy regardless. My husband finished his process and is here with me now but I appreciate your thoughts and prayers.

If you have no other red flags, that is great. The NVC cannot give you legal advice so I am not surprised they did not tell you to add extra explanations. I wish you the best of luck, but keep in mind it will still not be an easy breeze. Algeria is tough and there is no doubt in my mind they will grill you on your 3 petitions in less then 5 years. The guard at the embassy told my husband it is unusual (not unheard of, but unusual) for any man to get through the spousal visa the first time, with only one interview. With your past, you need to be extremely prepared.

Also keep in mind, the consular officer I spoke to said it is standard for all Algerian men between the ages of 18 and 50 go through mandatory administrative processing, so keep that in mind when you are considering your completion time.

Again, best of luck!

Thanks, your suggestion is what we were thinking of doing, but she's concerned that she'll lose her right to Spain citizenship if she lives in the US.

That is a very valid concern. If you Google the requirements to become a citizen in Spain it says residence requirements must be consecutive. She really should check into it and get a solid legal answer if it is that important to her, instead on just worrying.

Thank you my friend. It was really helpful and our case seem to be familiar. Are the plane tickets or boarding pass required?

Under his tips he said Cambodia does not accept plane tickets or boarding passes, however I am pretty certain a copy of the visa/passport stamps would be looked at.

Thank you. It was very helpful. So what if you don't have plan tickets or boarding pass but just have the itineraries?

Don't you have some copy of a visa or stamp in your passport? That works.

You will definitely have a big issue to overcome here. You have started the process three times in five years with three different women. The fact that you never tried to actually fly here does not matter. The embassy will have these in your files regardless. That alone will make it difficult for you. I am sorry but it does look suspicious. As it was mentioned earlier, it is not like you just come across American women in Algeria everyday. You often have to go looking for them.

Are there any other things with you two that may be an issue as well? Any large age difference, a difference in religions, previous marriages, etc? This will matter too.

The Algerian embassy is very difficult when you have a great, easy, strong case. With that said, since you already started the I-130 process the best thing for you to do now is work on strengthening your proof of a bona-fide relationship as much as you possibly can. Have her visit again, multiple times or for a good duration. Keep every ounce of proof you have and yes, I would say start working on the English skills a bit more. That will be important too. And last, but definitely not least... work on the letter/explanation of what happened, why you had three attempts in five years and why they should pass you through.

If you make it to the interview stage, expect a lot of heavy questioning.

The instructions specifically say "any document containing a foreign document must be accompanied by a full English language translation which the translator has certified as complete and accurate, and by the translator's certification that he or she is competent to translate from the foreign language to English".

To me, a certified translator would be the way to go. They may view you doing it yourself as making sure it is all in your favor. Maybe not, but to me it is worth the cost to get translated. These types of things are a small price to pay to make sure there are no issues if you can help it. How important is it for you to chance the delay if they request you to get it done?

Well, do you think facebook chat is enough because that's all we have? We only either chat on facebook or viber/tango calls?

Not all by itself, no. You are required to have met each other within 2 years before you can apply for a K-1 visa. Have you done that? If so include things like pictures, proof of travel... passport stamps, receipts, etc. Do you use any other form of communication at all besides the two you mentioned? Have you sent anything by snail mail? I would assume you have something else other then just Facebook if you think about it.

They will need proof of a bona-fide relationship. Facebook is an option for a small piece of proof.

Your wife is in the US, your child will be born and be a US citizen... as mentioned - what information are you looking for?

No you cannot scan the G 325 and send it.it requires your original signature. It must have original signatures only, it is stated clearly in the instructions Scanned signatures = denied petition. That is the case for any form or document that is required for the entire process. Good luck.

Not.

Zero chances based in your situation. No job. No money. Illegal Holland immigrant. Illegal work in Holland.

Why would the US believe you would be honest when you have already demonstrated you do not care about Holland's immigration laws?

Applying would be a waste of money.

AGREED.

Phones are not allowed in the embassies. Print the messages from the settings in viber. You can take screen shots of the calls and also print them out . Don't forget skype logs, yahoo and emails if tou have them.

Agreed!

come study at MENA, aye?

EXACTLY!

darnell I am 21 years older than my husband and it wasn't even mentioned at the interview. My husband is from a high fraud MENA country

I am 7 years older than my husband and it was in fact brought up in his interview... also MENA country.

I didn't think 7 was so bad!!

Either way, best of luck to the OP!!

hello my Vj Friends ...im confused lil bit ....they sent us list of RFE asking utility bills showing both of our names.......how is that possible i never been there and we dont have billes togather by our names and other things too like S .SECURITY i am soo confused ... in this case can you help me what we have to do in this case or ....just sending what they ask with my wife's name on it is that enough ?

Your profile shows you guys did a direct consular filing, is this not the case? You two are not living together overseas?

If you are living in Algeria and she is living in the US you should have applied for the standard I-130, not a direct consular file. If you were both living overseas, which is what the DCF is for you would have utility bills in both your names.

If you filed incorrectly she should call the USCIS and get it straight on how to clear this up.

Is this a joke or real?

Anyways to answer your question, I do know someone who sent in only the I-130 form, two G-325A forms, two passport photos and the fee. No any kind of certificate or bona fide proof. USCIS cashed their check and requested them a long list of REF about 40 days they submitted the application.

Unfortunately this is very real. Thanks for the feedback. I have to say I am surprised they would request such a long list. To me if the petitioner cannot even take the time to follow the directions or put forth the effort they should be told to try again. Maybe I am just mean though.

I don't think that is necessary. it may even raise a red flag.

I agree here. Just make sure your current wife knows the details of your first wife, including how long you were married, why it ended, etc. and it should all be fine. My husband was asked these questions about my ex - what was his name, how long was I married, did I have any kids, why did it end, does he live anywhere near me now and do I ever still talk to him. They may ask her, they may not. It is better to be prepared just in case!

evidence of relationship photos letters .....good news my wife perepared every thing and tomorrow will send them ...whats next..and how long i have to wait more ...i dont know if im close or soo far ?

They will review what you sent in and assuming all is good will approve the I-130. There is no guarantee on time frame, but good news is they are working on it! I got an RFE for my birth certificate not being legible enough. They approved our case about a week and a half after I sent in what they requested... so the long waiting is nearing an end... youhave the light at the end of your tunnel!

But also realize they have been closed alot due to safety security reasons.

Good point. I just read in the news about an hour ago they were closed again Monday of this week for that very reason.

My husband got the call on Ja.9th to have another TB test done and send the results with his passport. The embassy congratulated him and said to send both things by DHL to the US Embassy in Cairo. On the 14th we sent both as instructed. I wrote the consular section to ask how long this would take. Today they replied that they are processing it and they cant give me a time and they will contact as soon as they complete it. How many dam processes do you have to go thru? I thought once they gave u the green light to send in ur passport, it would just be days but now I am wondering cos the embassy says another process. Does anyone have an idea how long this process can take. My husband wants out of Egypt and home with me at last. Please help me understand what is happening now!

Hard to say... my husband waited almost three weeks from the time the embassy received his passport. When he called UPS to see if it was ready for pick up (every day for weeks) - he was told they all come in one big bunch a couple times a month. I don't know if it is the same in Egypt, but I am sure it is just a matter of a little more time. Look at it this way, the worst is over and you will have him home before you know it!!! Congratulations

Wait to receive your passport with visa in hand first before booking any flight. Meanwhile, contact the embassy and make inquiry. Good luck.

Never book the plane tickets until visa is in hand. You never know what issues or delays may come up. Yes, if they find something during administrative processing they can turn it into a denial. Most likely all is well and you will be on your way before you know it!!

Best of luck

Usually any illegal presence is forgiven once someone marries a USC. In my opinion, they should be ok to file for her AOS. Make sure they have a trail to show their relationship is legit. Her carrying his baby, would help with that.

Usually is the key word, not always. My brother married a lady from Mexico who was here illegally and had been for about 10 years at the time. She also was using a social security card that was not hers. They went to three different immigration lawyers that specialize in difficult cases and they told him she would not be forgiven, that her using the SS card will get her in trouble and their advise overall was to just keep her illegal until the immigration overhaul here in the US where it will most likely be easier to be forgiven!!

Yikes... really?!?

Anyway - I guess I just agree with the getting a lawyer for sure.

@iwaiting and medroni

google doesnt work. Seem it is daily slang language. Thanks.

I didn't mean the Google translator, that doesn't work for many things... but if you Google search for the tagalong translators you get many different types and options. Worth a try anyway

If not, sorry but I could only translate online as well.