Segers2012

YOu know that you could just pick up the phone and call them (the U.S. Embassy) up, right?

it'll take approximately 5-6 months to hear back from the u.s. embassy where she's at, depending on where she's from. but I don't see why she'll get refuse...unless lack of evidence, incomplete documents, or unable to answer questions from the consular officer during her interview.

she'll also need to file out some papers on her side like you did. meanwhile, she could prepare to get things rolling (get ready for physical exams, have a few passport photos ready, preparing her shot records such as hepatitis b and mmr, find where she will get her background check from because only certain places that the u.s. embassy will acknowledge the form , find out which doctor's office does immigration phyical that is contracted with the US Embassy, etc..) be determine! give a month then call the U.S. embassy and check on her status. they'll mail her a check list what she needs to do before they give her an interview appt.

Filing two visas??? That's probably why he got denied. Once you start the K1 visa, you can't file for any other visa. You could go to the nearest US Embassy and talk to them. If you don't want to deal with that and prefer an attorney (if you got the $$$) then go for it.

Just call them up on the toll free number and ask. They'll explain. It really doesn't hurt to call them to ask them if you have any questions, or even just to check up on the status.

I really hope you get a divorce and not come over. This guy is a loser and if you move here you will be supporting him and serving him like a slave. He is emotionally and mentally abusing you. Always listen to your guts before it's too late! Get away from this guy.

I really hope you get a divorce and not come over. This guy is a loser and if you move here you will be supporting him and serving him like a slave. He is emotionally and mentally abusing you. Always listen to your guts before it's too late! Get away from this guy.

I really don't understand what really is going on with the process in Minnesota. Have been reading/seeing a lot of couple getting approved before us. going through their timeline seeing that it took them just 3-5 months from date of filing to getting approved in Minnesota. Its been 9 months still nothing from USCIS. Am so confuse, i really don't know what to do!

Can someone please advice me on what to do next? is so depressing.

Wow, 9 months and no word from USCIS? I don't know where your other half is coming from (country) but you should call USCIS and ask what's going on. It is free, so just pick up the phone and buzz them. Make sure you have your Receipt # handy. Best of luck! xxx

There are a myriad of international marriage requirements and procedures around the world. The marriage law in different countries may not be the same as the marriage law in USA. While a marriage in many countries is recognized by the United States, it is important to be sure that your marriage will be legally recognized both in the country of your marriage and the United States. For instance, civil ceremonies are accepted as "marriage" in many foreign countries whereas a religious ceremony by itself is generally not enough to meet the United States definition of marriage and meet international marriage requirements. If you are planning to get married overseas, you can consult an attorney, or just ask your state local court clerk whether a marriage in the country of your choice would be considered legal in the USA.

I know the long wait can be hard. Hang in there.

When I filed for my husband in 10/2011, we both knew this will be a long wait (1 year) process. But we've both kept in mind that waiting 1 year is better than never or 10 years. And don't forget, we're not the only couple in this world trying to him to come live in the U.S. After 10/2011, I visited him in his country for Christmas and New Year. I know the feeling, and I know how hard it is to return home, alone! Thank god for MSN, webcam, and skype. What we did was focus on what is needed for the additional K-1 Visa (proof of work, tax transcript, etc...) which takes about a 5 months. As soon as I sent those off and was done with my part for USCIS and NVC, I headed to my husband's country 3/2012 and stayed with him until he got approve from the US Embassy for his Immigrating to the U.S. on 10/2012 with Visa in his hands! I came back home to the US 10/2012, and started working again. My husband was 1 week behind me, arrived on 11/2/2012 because we had to buy him a new ticket while I had my return trip ticket.

Hang in there, and stay positive!

It's normal. Some places, like getting hired by the Federal, will required you to be a US Citizen.

At this point, get an attorney

You could call NVC and check on the status. It's free.

To cut the long story short, caught him red handed and he tried justifying everything he did. I have every evidence he was playing games and was trying to use me. His real gf and i have been chatting and talking ever since. Including messages he sent her that she showed me and in his own words. I want to put him on red flag both here and the embassy in Nigeria. As we speak, he is on his new targets even on fb and twitter just enjoying what he's doing. How do i go about red flagging him so he will never step foot here or anywhere else using anyone else please.thanks.

i take it you and this guy is married????

if you already filed the K1 visa for him and would like to cancel it, just call up the USCIS to report that and tell them you want to cancel it. They'll do that with no hesitation and will be thankful that you did. If your case is already at NVC, which you should get that in the mail if it did, then also contact them as wll. Don't worry, once you call up USCIS and NVC, they'll handle it. They will want you to also document that in writing and send it to them. But yes, do call them. They will tell you what you need to do. It's free, so why not L) Then, it's done. Best of luck.

Hello everyone! I have been preparing the I 130 petition for my wife and all the required papers. I am currently unemployed, so my father has committed to being a co-sponsor with me. The only problem is, I am still covered under his medical insurance, but my immigrating wife is not. She will be living in my parents house with me, but we are worried how to get her medical coverage of some kind. What if she gets in an accident? What if she gets pregnant? Will my father be legally obligated to pay for her medical fees even if he is equally legally restricted from having her under his medical insurance? How do I get medicaid for her? Or any type of coverage?

Of course I will be searching far and wide for a job, hopefully that provides some kind of medical coverage. But until that time, how is she covered?

Help!!!

Unfortunately, that's what we all have to risk when bringing someone to the states and you don't have a job or medical insurance. No, she can not be cover under your dad's insurance. It's only for his wife and kids. As for YOUR wife, your dad will be committing a fraud if he tries to put her under his insurance to pay for her medical bill. Getting caught is not what you want to get yourself into. That's why when applying for a immigration wife, it is listed on there that you will be able to sponsor her and support her until she's on her feet. Buying medical coverage is expensive but if worst comes to worst and you are desperate then yes, buy it. Best if you start working now, and then add her to your insurance. Most jobs required you to work with the company 3 months before insurance kicks in so start acting on it now. Try not to get her pregnant so fast when she arrives. Use protection. Once she gets here, have her start looking for a job as well. It helps. Until then, she's not cover and you will just have to make sure she is healthy.

I applied for the 'Newcomers' credit card with Capital One a week ago today and was declined. I didn't think anything of it at the time, I just assumed that as I hadn't been working long and I had only recently received my GC I would need to maybe wait a little longer.

The rejection letter arrived in the mail this morning and was the usual stuff about not being able to offer credit at this time. What caught my attentions were the reasons:

- Based on the credit report from Equifax for <my name>, credit bureau information is missing or unavailable.

- Based on the credit report from Experian for <my name>, credit bureau information is missing or unavailable.

- Based on the credit report from Trans Union for <my name>, credit bureau information is missing or unavailable.

How do I go about fixing this? Is it possible to just call each bureau up and make sure they have me in their system and then advise Capital One of that, or do I need to wait a little while for my details to update with the bureaus?

The reason I applied for the card was to build credit as I have no credit presence here in the US, but it seems like that is the very thing that Capital One are penalizing me for when my understanding was that the very card they offer to newcomers helps to get around this lack of US credit history.

Any suggestions on how to proceed initially? and also down the line. Should I be looking to get a cell plan in my name or maybe pick up the cable or internet bill where I'm living right now (with FIL). I currently have a checking/savings account with BoA and a checking/savings account with my company's FCU. Are secured credit cards a good way to proceed?

Thanks in advance for anybody that stops by and lends a hand!!

You just arrived so you're not officially official in the system yet. Give it time to establish yourself and your existence. I know credit history and so on means a lot in the states compared to other countries. Work for a wee while before attempting another application for credit cards. You could try to buy a new car with your spouse being a co-signer. A friend of mine had the same issue, and money was NOT an issue. She end up buying a new car. She would rather cash out the car but had to force herself to do accept a stupid financing car with high ####### interest rate, but she's paying a chunk load off the car at a monthly payment just enough to limit it so that the credit will build up. believe me, after a while, all these mails of credit cards will come knocking on your door to apply for and that, wishing they'll go away. My husband just got here too and facing same issue.

Hi everybody,

What ports of entry other than JFK give K-1 holder a work authorization? Are airports in Atlanta, Washington DC, and Chicago giving incoming K-1 holders work permits as well?

Atlanta gives it too. Most of all Port of Entry do. You can find work with the visa the Embassy put on your passport even though it is only good for 6 months. Then the immigration custom folks at port of entry will tell you that you should receive the Green Card within 3-5 months. You could start working by then and could always update that with the employer once the green card is in your hand. My husband came to the States last month,11/2012, and his port of entry was Atlanta. He was told he could find work using the visa the Embassy handed to him, and he did. We applied for his social security as soon as he got here, and we received that in 4 days. Next, ID Card (same day). Then, his green card arrived in 3 weeks. He's already working.

ha ha.Good luck with our honesty

LOL it's okay. Charles Darwin married his own cousin, and the kids turned out okay

Basically, tax return papers are to proof that you're employed, and can support the spouse you're bringing over so that when he/she arrives, you guys won't be on public assistance or become homeless. Income just need to meet poverty level from the state you live in. If you don't have those, send a letter explaining your situation, and show/proof how much savings you guys have that ya'll won't starve. They will want to know how much you have in your savings account, profits, mortgage, etc... Good luck!

If the visa was already approved, I wouldn't worried so much about it. Just call the Embassy and check if it's ready to pick up or not. But one thing for sure is that the Embassy do not care about our own personal situation. Sorry about your loss <3 xxx

If she is really your wife and this is not a fraud marriage, there is nothing to be afraid of. You just have to provide proof of income, tax returns and tax transcript to show you can support two people reaching poverty guidelines, photo of you two together, etc.. all that info. should be on the application. Just follow the guidelines. But if this is a fraud case, you will get caught and will get messy. Just have everything in order, and always plan A and B in case something goes wrong.