MedRoni

1-Is it a positive sign that embessy taken oath and my finger prints but they returned my passport?

This is done for everyone going through an interview. They returned your passport because they do not currently have everything

they need and AP can take a while. This is not a bad sign at the moment.

2-After submission of above documents how much time they can take for AP

AP can be anywhere from a few weeks, to a few months... a year - there is no way to determine this. Patience is a virtue

3-Is it advisable that i can call my wife and child in kingdom to live with me since i heard that AP might take weeks, months or year

This will be up to you and your financial situation. I believe she needs to have/keep a residence in the US during this time.

4-Can i inform US embessy formally through email when my wife join me in kingdom?

Sorry - this I do not know.

5-can i travel out of kingdom if AP is underprogress?

Not to the United States, no as you will have no visa.

6-If the case prolongs, is embessy can again ask for police clerance certifcates or medical?

Yes. They can require anything that has expired. My husband had to turn in a total of 3 police certificates by the time ours was

all done.

Just get them back what they requested ASAP and the rest is the waiting game. I hope it gouse quickly and smoothly from here forward!

Thanks for the reply! Yep, from reading reviews of Cairo, seems like many people were only asked to show a few photos even though they brought everything but the kitchen sink lol. But I just know if I leave something out...that is what they'll ask my hubby for LOL

True! That would be just the luck...

I sometimes wonder if they don't ask for more when they see people come in with tons of proof. They know by looking at the stack chances are you have what they would ask for anyway. I bet it's people with little in their hands that will get asked for more!

My husband is from a MENA country and out of all the tons of proof he brought they really only looked at a few pictures and a notarized letter from his father. They didn't even glance at anything else so my guess is with what you have you are good.

Good Luck!

No, grandparents/ in-laws have no petitionable relationship.

The USC son, once 21, can petition his mother.

Agreed!

Check in required means exactly that. You can check in at the airport or online within 24 hours of your flight. Once you check in they will assign your seat number. When you check in at the airport and they take your luggage, they will give you a paper ticket with the gate information, boarding time, seat number, etc.

Just get to the airport with plenty of time and ask when you get to the counter of anything you are unsure about. It all sounds just fine and normal to me.

Have a great flight!

Thanks Guy.

So after much discussions with my Fiancee we will try for the marriage visa but I have to restock my savings account back.

The only concern I have is what do I need to do with this petition? I am assuming that since they made an allegation of non bonafide relationship that I need to respond to it at some point.

I'm a little bit saddened and disappointed with the process but I'm not going to let negativity take over me.

This is a good attitude that will get you far

I am assuming you are correct and will eventually need to address the reasons for denial. Go back through and make a list now of what you originally submitted as proof (see what could have been added), go over the interview with each other and write all the questions/answers down and review it all to determine what may have gone wrong. Also, once you are ready to travel and get married that will be prime time to gather even more evidence for your relationship... another trip, more pics, more family time, etc. Of course along with keeping current records of everything else.

Hang in there - no doubt you will overcome this. I wish you both the best!!!

Size 18w because of my mom I bought beautiful dresses for her and they are hanging in my closet but the IO'S never asked about them neither pay attention to them.

This would sound reasonable except in your original post you said "clothes that don't fit me either as I collect them to send them overseas for the needy"

If you have inconsistencies like this they may be honest, but it still looks shady.

Hello, i have an update, i hope this reply reaches you.

We finally found a joint/co sponsor who meets the financial criteria and has been consistently working for the last 10 years, how to get our co-sponsor involved knowing that our petition has been shipped in a diplomatic pouch on October 1st , 2012. thanks in advance for your response.

I am no expert here as I never went through that. Based on what I have read here though you will have to wait until the diplomatic pouch reaches it's destination before anything else can be done. Once you guys are contacted you should be able to move forward.

According to the OP her husband's psychiatrist had to sign a statement that he won't offend again and he refused to sign...I do not think the OP will be able to get a visa through this marriage.

Here is really the main point. His own psychiatrist won't sign off it, meaning no guarantees he would not re offend. Add this to having a new child in the house if you live together? I was a victim of childhood sexual abuse from a family member and I guarantee you I will never let a child of mine near them now, signed off or otherwise. Could you honestly comfortably take that chance?

No judgement meant, just something very serious to think about.

I hate to tell you but football season will never be a good reason - and might even make her grow to hate it!

The first time is not cool, but ok maybe understandable as it is still new for you - a first... but 3 years in a row? If it is important enough to you and you want to make her happy, make it a point to remember.

The real question here is.... Is it actually NOW set in your Google calendar yet? The last few times you put it off screwed you over.

In the time you posted your question here you could have made sure it was entered for next year

Hmmmm. . . curious. I'd be terribly offended. I'm also curious that it seemed your husband could see something like this coming, and that he warned you not not let people come in without him. Was he expecting something? Did they have credentials? I'm shocked they could come to your house and do that!

It does seem odd your husband had a feeling something like this could happen. Seriously - call me first and don't let them in if they show? That's an immediate huger red flag before they even enter.

When they do a home visit of that type they are looking for proof of you living together. You said clothes in the wrong size were there... he had not slept there at least the night before, you didn't file for 3 years, and so on. There are enough odd things you have given us here to see why they would want to see proof with their own eyes. When they got there you have to admit it still did not all look normal. Especially when you wouldn't let them right in.

As for going through underwear - yes I would think is a bit overboard

Congratulations!

What a great time for an approval - good way to end this year and a good way to start a new one!!

I agree but i don't understand why some people love to comes out of the subject.. i think they get bored when we talk about serious..

I don't think it is boredom - I think some people sometimes get a little judgmental. But that is what the moderators are for... look, they did their job well.

Now let's move on. No laughing, pointing out that posters mistake - just move on to the real topic and get the help that is very much needed at this point from the sounds of it.

hahaha!

This is not helpful either remember. Let's keep it helpful and the topic will continue - hopefully to help you.

Don't hurt your chances.

Hi everyone, it's me again lol

My fiances appointment is next week and I want to make sure he is prepared for any of the questions they ask. I know our age difference wont be an issue, I am 21 and he's 26. Family approval wont be an issue as well, our families have been friends since forever and our dads went to hajj together before we were born

Can you guys just ask your SO about the questions they asked and post them here? Especially questions that were out of the ordinary.

Thanks!

Besides our personal red flags and "normal" questions, they asked mine where I grew up, did I go to college and where, how much did I pay for rent and monthly expenses a month - but really they asked him just as many questions about himself as they asked about me. I think that was for the background/security part.

I suggest some role play between you two and just practice all the questions you may find or think of. It helped my husbands comfort level and made the interview part fairly pleasant.

in your opinion, What's the question Interviewer should have been asked about age difference?

Since it is a significant age difference they would have most likely asked you about things like:

You are very young, what about if you want children - have you had this discussion with her. What if she can't have any more?

With the age difference, what do you two have in common?

Are you comfortable with being a grandfather figure at your age?

Things like that. My husband and I only have a 7-8 year difference and he was grilled about the age difference. North Africa has a huge red flag for age differences because it is one of the major signs of fraud. Not saying anyone with a large age difference is fraudulent, I am just saying this is why they ask. The fact they did not ask you makes me believe something else already flagged them to not approve you instead.

Metaphor.....

HA! True... Actually I was agreeing with you and adding my two cents.

I guess I could have worded it better!!

My family doesn't want me snd my baby to leave.. They say that there's no opportunities their for us things over their are very different I lived their for about 2 years and my just use to things here... Sigh I wish I could turn back time...

And i will keep looking...

Your family may not want you and your baby to leave, but what do you and your husband want?

You may need to eventually face that moving there may be your only option to be together.

I do wish you guys the best of luck!!

That I-797 is your first Notice Of Action...aka NOA1 !

Use the receipt number on that notice to check the status or progress of your petition on the USCIS website.

You can also register on the same website to receive updates.

Good luck to you

Agreed. Other then following your case - just file it (keep everything!). Your fiance will not need it.

Number 1 rule....>>> Never purchase travel tix until you have your visa in hand !

NUMBER ONE RULE..... it isn't really ever totally done until visa is actually in hand.

Can someone help me in drafting a letter to Senator office explaining my situation about long waiting for I-130 approval?

I just looking for the rough outline. I will add specific details to it.

Did you check online at your State Senator's website? Mine had a "help with immigration" section and a form letter all ready to go on hers. All I had to do was fill in the blanks and fax!

Worth checking out, anyway

Looking at your timeline you aren't really outside the average waiting time for your processing center so the Senator's office may make you wait a bit.

Submitting an I-130 right after marriage will not look suspicious. Getting married within 6 months of meeting may.

Just make sure to gather plenty of evidence for a bona fide relationship and be prepared if they ask about such a short courtship/engagement.

hi , everyone here

plz

i'm the relative (wife) living outside Us ,my husband is the petitionner,

we are trying to gather papers that we need to include with Form i-130 before send it to USCIS

is it possible to send to my husband some papers like ( our marriage certificate wich will be translated in englesh) by Fax, ?

FEDEX and DHL in the city where i live, closed from a long time , there is just normal/express postal service

You still need to sign the biometrics page and provide original passport photos, etc. regardless, which will need to be mailed. You can check to see if there is maybe a DHL or UPS in the nearest large city closest to you. My husband had to travel 2 hours each way to reach the nearest DHL... but it was totally worth it.

This is pretty much the norm.

It took a good week to a week and a half before they confirmed the DS-3032 I emailed. A few more days after that before they generated the fee for the DS-230 form... second fee. I say just hang in there a few more days!

I will bring her to brazil, have a nice civil wedding because we're both not religious, and apply for the CR-1 visa We have pictures with common friends, and pictures of both of us in the same school

I would like to point out again - the pictures of you two in the same school are basically worthless. This is not proof of any relationship at all. You will really need to focus on getting alot of proof even with a CR1. You keep giving the impression you do not have much to date. Build it... that will be your best option.

Keep in mind she will still need to meet the financial requirements as well. OK - reminders done - either way I wish you both the best!