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    StephAnn2012 got a reaction from Sapphire Moon in Troubled marriage. How long and how much for reentry permit?   
    'Vanessa&Tony' Yes I know what the form says. Like i said, they can TRY, but usually it's thrown out because the immigrant is not a party to the contract. You wrote it yourself: "What If I Do Not Fulfill My Obligations?<br />If you do not provide sufficient support to the person who becomes a permanent resident based on the Form I-864 that you signed, that person may sue you for this support." MAY sue. Doesn't say anything about approval. There is a thread about this somewhere where someone looked into it. I see more people denied this as a means of support than I do approved, but if the OP wants to spend the money to try, that's on them.
    I agree with V&T on this - "May Sue" is legalize for don't take this lightly.
    I think the bigger problem is that you are being told by your husband that he will no longer support you. This is obviously a troubled marriage and I am sorry to hear that.
    If you would like to save the marriage, consider getting your husband to go with you to marriage counseling. Isn't a marriage worth fighting to save? Also as others have said, it is impossible not to get a job in the US if you are willing to accept something that may be beneath you for a season, even if it is just to show you are willing to do whatever it takes to help with the bills -
    Go get a simple job and tell him that if he gives you permission, you will use part of your pay to pay for counseling and the rest goes to help pay the bills. Showing him that you are in for the long haul and that a job is a job is a job -
    We are all doing things other than what we dreamed in order to reach certain goals.
    Please stop talking about going home and giving up your green card - Put the hope back into your dreams here - One of you needs to start fighting for this marriage, not fighting the marriage.
    Good Luck and God Bless you!
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    StephAnn2012 got a reaction from Ivie & Eguagie in Troubled marriage. How long and how much for reentry permit?   
    'Vanessa&Tony' Yes I know what the form says. Like i said, they can TRY, but usually it's thrown out because the immigrant is not a party to the contract. You wrote it yourself: "What If I Do Not Fulfill My Obligations?<br />If you do not provide sufficient support to the person who becomes a permanent resident based on the Form I-864 that you signed, that person may sue you for this support." MAY sue. Doesn't say anything about approval. There is a thread about this somewhere where someone looked into it. I see more people denied this as a means of support than I do approved, but if the OP wants to spend the money to try, that's on them.
    I agree with V&T on this - "May Sue" is legalize for don't take this lightly.
    I think the bigger problem is that you are being told by your husband that he will no longer support you. This is obviously a troubled marriage and I am sorry to hear that.
    If you would like to save the marriage, consider getting your husband to go with you to marriage counseling. Isn't a marriage worth fighting to save? Also as others have said, it is impossible not to get a job in the US if you are willing to accept something that may be beneath you for a season, even if it is just to show you are willing to do whatever it takes to help with the bills -
    Go get a simple job and tell him that if he gives you permission, you will use part of your pay to pay for counseling and the rest goes to help pay the bills. Showing him that you are in for the long haul and that a job is a job is a job -
    We are all doing things other than what we dreamed in order to reach certain goals.
    Please stop talking about going home and giving up your green card - Put the hope back into your dreams here - One of you needs to start fighting for this marriage, not fighting the marriage.
    Good Luck and God Bless you!
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    StephAnn2012 got a reaction from Lynkali in Things to Consider When Seeking Congressional Support   
    I agree with those who would portend to get involved in affecting changes that may help others. There will always be a contingent among us who tell us to sit down and stop rocking the boat. Please name for me, one status quo which has changed without making waves. The more we know about the people, the process and the outcomes accomplished so far, the better our argument for change. I am not a union organizer, nor do I care much for unions, but I am a firm believer in organized, sprited dissension in the face of injustice.
    If everyone of us who has been pushed to the back of the bus stood up and made our voices heard with one accord, don't you think the bus driver might take notice?
    Sorry for writing like this, I just watched a marathon of Deadwood and find myself in turn of the century phraseology. Please forgivest thou me.
    Carry on!
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    StephAnn2012 got a reaction from Zipline in Things to Consider When Seeking Congressional Support   
    I agree with those who would portend to get involved in affecting changes that may help others. There will always be a contingent among us who tell us to sit down and stop rocking the boat. Please name for me, one status quo which has changed without making waves. The more we know about the people, the process and the outcomes accomplished so far, the better our argument for change. I am not a union organizer, nor do I care much for unions, but I am a firm believer in organized, sprited dissension in the face of injustice.
    If everyone of us who has been pushed to the back of the bus stood up and made our voices heard with one accord, don't you think the bus driver might take notice?
    Sorry for writing like this, I just watched a marathon of Deadwood and find myself in turn of the century phraseology. Please forgivest thou me.
    Carry on!
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    StephAnn2012 got a reaction from Zipline in USCIS announced today 1 year timeline for K-1 Apps   
    From USCIS - CSC - March 20, 2013 - "Thank you for your inquiry. We are experiencing a longer processing period than what is currently reflected on our national website. Your I-129F, Petition for Alien fiance, is pending review. We recognize your interest in a final determination on your pending petition. The California Service Center is committed to processing this workload, and will be making every effort to finish reviewing your case as soon as available under our resource constraints. If your Form I-129F remains pending 120 days or more from the date of this response, you may call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 to inquire further about the status of your pending petition."
    I also went to the USCIS local office and they told me that the new expected timelines they are allowed to give are 1 year from date of application.
    I believe this is just padding to get so many of us to stop calling expecting them to do what they say they are going to do in the timeframe in which they said they would do it. Of course they have a right to be upset with us. We are such unreasonable people.
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    StephAnn2012 got a reaction from Labirint in Marriage and GC problems   
    'SteveAndTiff' I'm sorry to correct you on this. I married my wife in New York City in 2008, and all she had was a Malaysian passport.  I also know a couple, both on overstay here, married in NY with just their Malaysian passports. No other ID.
    I would love to be wrong on this and would absolutely be delighted to find out that this young couple get married - find financial peace and live happily ever after. But I am limited to what is written on the IRS, USCIS websites as a basis for any advice I could responsibly give to anyone else.
    To your point: Was your wife here legally? Had she gone "years" past her VISA departure date? If she had overstayed her VISA, how much money did you spend to get competent legal advice before proceeding? - This couple's situation may be the same as yours on the surface, but is it the same situation?
    If you did these things and accomplished the goal they seek. Please give them details so they can be successful too.
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    StephAnn2012 got a reaction from Labirint in Marriage and GC problems   
    'Jahwaree' "You can get a marriage license without the SSN...go apply for a tax ID its free...use that # in the meantime, you take your passport and BC to get the license, and marry right there at the court, your BF can take any job he can find, can you do hair (braid) babysit for friends or his family, you are not able to work, but anything to help feels good all around...
    TERRIBLE advice - Tax ID is not SSN - using it for purposes intended for marriage is not an option: From IRS
    The following form is available only to employers located in Puerto Rico, Solicitud de Número de Identificación Patronal (EIN) SS-4PR (PDF).
    ITIN
    An ITIN, or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, is a tax processing number only available for certain nonresident and resident aliens, their spouses, and dependents who cannot get a Social Security Number (SSN). It is a 9-digit number, beginning with the number "9", formatted like an SSN (NNN-NN-NNNN).
    To obtain an ITIN, you must complete IRS Form W-7, IRS Application for Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (PDF) . The Form W-7 requires documentation substantiating foreign/alien status and true identity for each individual. You may either mail the documentation, along with the Form W-7, to the address shown in the Form W-7 Instructions, present it at IRS walk-in offices, or process your application through an Acceptance Agent authorized by the IRS. Form W-7(SP), Solicitud de Número de Identificación Personal del Contribuyente del Servicio de Impuestos Internos (PDF) is available for use by Spanish speakers.SECOND -
    Working for money can only be done by a legal alien or US citizen - If she works for any money, doing any job, she will then have to lie on her applications about having worked in the US illegally.  Why compound their problems with home brewed advice?
    OP - Please do your research - Understand that your options are best given to you by competent legal advisers and as I understand your challenge, you can't afford that.  The root of your problems can't be solved by miracle loopholes in the system. The laws were specifically designed to keep people from abusing the system. Although your intentions were never to break the law, remember your intentions don't matter.  What you did put you in an illegal status and you are subject to deportation.  You need money and a good legal team in my opinion unless you just want to follow the laws as written.
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    StephAnn2012 got a reaction from Ivie & Eguagie in Marriage and GC problems   
    'SteveAndTiff' I'm sorry to correct you on this. I married my wife in New York City in 2008, and all she had was a Malaysian passport.  I also know a couple, both on overstay here, married in NY with just their Malaysian passports. No other ID.
    I would love to be wrong on this and would absolutely be delighted to find out that this young couple get married - find financial peace and live happily ever after. But I am limited to what is written on the IRS, USCIS websites as a basis for any advice I could responsibly give to anyone else.
    To your point: Was your wife here legally? Had she gone "years" past her VISA departure date? If she had overstayed her VISA, how much money did you spend to get competent legal advice before proceeding? - This couple's situation may be the same as yours on the surface, but is it the same situation?
    If you did these things and accomplished the goal they seek. Please give them details so they can be successful too.
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    StephAnn2012 got a reaction from SunnySanDiego in Marriage and GC problems   
    "I'd be surprised if this was true. The website has information for the 95% of cases; you're not in that 95%. Go down to the courthouse with your ID (passport) and other documentation; it's likely they'll be able to marry you.
    Unfortunately, there is not. In fact, your spouse has to submit proof of being able to support you past a certain level. If your spouse cannot do that, you'll will need someone to be willing to take financial responsibility for you.Adjusting status or getting an immigrant visa are your only options. Both have similar requirements."
    You are really shooting from the hip here. Bad advice all around.
    You can't take a passport to any government office (Justice of the Peace) and get married. The same requirements are true for all - You must provide proof that you can legally marry - That requires government documents which she clearly cannot give because she is here illegally.
    To the OP -- If you want to marry him, then he has to be the one to provide support for you. You are in love with someone who cannot support you in the eyes of the US government. He doesn't seem to have the ability, desire or determination to provide for you. He asked you to stay and you stayed, even knowing you would be breaking the law.
    You are asking for a miracle when you are dealing with laws and procedures. I'm sorry to be so blunt, but you need to consider going back to your country voluntarily and by doing so, if he truly is the man you think he is, you two can work out a plan where he gets a good job, earns enough money to come to your country and begin the process of a legal VISA process - It will be tricky, but don't think for a second that getting married while you are here illegally will allow you to stay. They will deport you on the next plane and you'll be banned. Don't take that risk -
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    StephAnn2012 got a reaction from Peace.... in Marriage and GC problems   
    "I'd be surprised if this was true. The website has information for the 95% of cases; you're not in that 95%. Go down to the courthouse with your ID (passport) and other documentation; it's likely they'll be able to marry you.
    Unfortunately, there is not. In fact, your spouse has to submit proof of being able to support you past a certain level. If your spouse cannot do that, you'll will need someone to be willing to take financial responsibility for you.Adjusting status or getting an immigrant visa are your only options. Both have similar requirements."
    You are really shooting from the hip here. Bad advice all around.
    You can't take a passport to any government office (Justice of the Peace) and get married. The same requirements are true for all - You must provide proof that you can legally marry - That requires government documents which she clearly cannot give because she is here illegally.
    To the OP -- If you want to marry him, then he has to be the one to provide support for you. You are in love with someone who cannot support you in the eyes of the US government. He doesn't seem to have the ability, desire or determination to provide for you. He asked you to stay and you stayed, even knowing you would be breaking the law.
    You are asking for a miracle when you are dealing with laws and procedures. I'm sorry to be so blunt, but you need to consider going back to your country voluntarily and by doing so, if he truly is the man you think he is, you two can work out a plan where he gets a good job, earns enough money to come to your country and begin the process of a legal VISA process - It will be tricky, but don't think for a second that getting married while you are here illegally will allow you to stay. They will deport you on the next plane and you'll be banned. Don't take that risk -
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    StephAnn2012 got a reaction from Kastrs in Marriage and GC problems   
    "I'd be surprised if this was true. The website has information for the 95% of cases; you're not in that 95%. Go down to the courthouse with your ID (passport) and other documentation; it's likely they'll be able to marry you.
    Unfortunately, there is not. In fact, your spouse has to submit proof of being able to support you past a certain level. If your spouse cannot do that, you'll will need someone to be willing to take financial responsibility for you.Adjusting status or getting an immigrant visa are your only options. Both have similar requirements."
    You are really shooting from the hip here. Bad advice all around.
    You can't take a passport to any government office (Justice of the Peace) and get married. The same requirements are true for all - You must provide proof that you can legally marry - That requires government documents which she clearly cannot give because she is here illegally.
    To the OP -- If you want to marry him, then he has to be the one to provide support for you. You are in love with someone who cannot support you in the eyes of the US government. He doesn't seem to have the ability, desire or determination to provide for you. He asked you to stay and you stayed, even knowing you would be breaking the law.
    You are asking for a miracle when you are dealing with laws and procedures. I'm sorry to be so blunt, but you need to consider going back to your country voluntarily and by doing so, if he truly is the man you think he is, you two can work out a plan where he gets a good job, earns enough money to come to your country and begin the process of a legal VISA process - It will be tricky, but don't think for a second that getting married while you are here illegally will allow you to stay. They will deport you on the next plane and you'll be banned. Don't take that risk -
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    StephAnn2012 got a reaction from elmcitymaven in Cheating - What would you do?   
    'rlogan'"Your detective did his job well.  You just ignored the results." -
    rlogan? What is your point? This OP asked a question. I gave an honest opinion and tried to steer her in a healthier direction than she is going now. I read your post to her.
    "I often told my current wife that I had private investigators watching her. She'd tell me she knew and was giving them such great sex that they weren't going to rat on her."
    I'm totally lost on how that was supposed to help her situation.
    As far as ignoring the investigator? Duh -- that was my whole point! I was obsessed with the hunt - living for the information and discovery of betrayal, lies and infidelity. That is what happens to many people who lose themselves in unhealthy relationships.
    But at least my posts are an attempt to help another.
    I'm totally lost as to what you were trying to accomplish with your posts to her or to me.
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    StephAnn2012 got a reaction from sanyata in stop   
    It is very difficult in life to make such big changes. I think you have gotten some great feedback from some very kind people. My first reaction was to get defensive as you were criticizing America. But after reading the patience that others used in their responses, I too can sympathize with you.
    1. One of the challenges is being new to an area - regardless of which country you are from, even American's take time to adjust and be accepted in a new city, job, school.
    2. Language creates challenges - When I am in my fiancee's country, I get frustrated that they don't understand me and I don't understand them and using hand gestures gets old and accomplishes only basic communication.
    3. The world is struggling and if things are bad in the US, I promise you they will be worse in your country soon. The ripple effect is like a stone being dropped into the water. The world is connected through world trade. No matter what country you came from. They will be affected as the crash and slow recovery spread throughout the world.
    4. Take whatever job you can get and can do (provided your health is good) - Work hard, work your way up or learn to find another job in your spare time after you have some US street credit for having done a good job where you are.
    If I moved to any other country or any other profession than I am in now, I would have to start at the bottom.
    You might consider - reconsidering your approach to all of this. As negative as your attitude is right now, it will be difficult for you to accomplish anything here in the US. If I were interviewing someone who was from a foreign country and they seemed upset and bitter about our country, I wouldn't hire her/him just because I would be offended that a foreigner was criticizing the country I call home.
    Good luck to you though.
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    StephAnn2012 got a reaction from Labirint in Marriage and GC problems   
    "I'd be surprised if this was true. The website has information for the 95% of cases; you're not in that 95%. Go down to the courthouse with your ID (passport) and other documentation; it's likely they'll be able to marry you.
    Unfortunately, there is not. In fact, your spouse has to submit proof of being able to support you past a certain level. If your spouse cannot do that, you'll will need someone to be willing to take financial responsibility for you.Adjusting status or getting an immigrant visa are your only options. Both have similar requirements."
    You are really shooting from the hip here. Bad advice all around.
    You can't take a passport to any government office (Justice of the Peace) and get married. The same requirements are true for all - You must provide proof that you can legally marry - That requires government documents which she clearly cannot give because she is here illegally.
    To the OP -- If you want to marry him, then he has to be the one to provide support for you. You are in love with someone who cannot support you in the eyes of the US government. He doesn't seem to have the ability, desire or determination to provide for you. He asked you to stay and you stayed, even knowing you would be breaking the law.
    You are asking for a miracle when you are dealing with laws and procedures. I'm sorry to be so blunt, but you need to consider going back to your country voluntarily and by doing so, if he truly is the man you think he is, you two can work out a plan where he gets a good job, earns enough money to come to your country and begin the process of a legal VISA process - It will be tricky, but don't think for a second that getting married while you are here illegally will allow you to stay. They will deport you on the next plane and you'll be banned. Don't take that risk -
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    StephAnn2012 got a reaction from sarsorti in Cheating - What would you do?   
    'rlogan'"Your detective did his job well.  You just ignored the results." -
    rlogan? What is your point? This OP asked a question. I gave an honest opinion and tried to steer her in a healthier direction than she is going now. I read your post to her.
    "I often told my current wife that I had private investigators watching her. She'd tell me she knew and was giving them such great sex that they weren't going to rat on her."
    I'm totally lost on how that was supposed to help her situation.
    As far as ignoring the investigator? Duh -- that was my whole point! I was obsessed with the hunt - living for the information and discovery of betrayal, lies and infidelity. That is what happens to many people who lose themselves in unhealthy relationships.
    But at least my posts are an attempt to help another.
    I'm totally lost as to what you were trying to accomplish with your posts to her or to me.
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    StephAnn2012 got a reaction from Dean_De in COnfused and Dont Know what to do   
    Hi, The problem you face is that you used a credit card to charge things - then didn't pay it off. When you don't pay on time - they report you to the credit bureau as a one time 30 - one time 60 etc. - This alone destroys your fragile credit rating. It affects your credit for 7 years or longer. My advice is to make sure you pay cash for everything for now - (that should be easy since your only credit card is gone now) - Learn to live within your means. Building credit is overrated if you choose to pay cash for things and only buy what you can afford.
    Don't go and finance this car - get something you can afford and work your way up. Until you have some money in savings, you should never borrow. You never know when you or your husband could lose your income again.
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    StephAnn2012 got a reaction from Mithmeoi in Cheating - What would you do?   
    "I've been reading these forums for a few months now and I feel like I already know some of you.  This is a lame first post but I had to join today to ask a question.  I need some input. I'm in long distance relationship with a man from the Caribbean (I don't want to specify which country).  I'm pretty sure he's cheating on me.  This might make me sound like a loser but I'm thinking of hiring a private investigator to confirm or deny my suspicions.  Has anyone ever done this before?  How much would you pay for this type of thing?  I'm at a financial loss already if he's cheating on me but it would be worth a little extra dough to know for sure."
    Your post hit me really hard because I've been through what you are going through. So I'm going to talk to you very candidly and ask that you read my entire response and think about it very carefully. I was in a relationship and was sponsoring a woman to come to the US. I saw behavior that troubled me, but wanted desperately for the relationship to work, so I decided to ignore the things I saw for awhile. She liked to party and she lied about who she was with and where she went on a regular basis. I too, hired a detective to trace her steps on a night out. I spent $1,300 on that information and confirmed that she indeed was up to no good. I confronted her, said I forgave her and she was very, very "sorry". I continued the sponsorship, brought her to the US and it was a five year disaster. Without boring you with more details, I realized that I had somehow started living for the investigation. I was obsessed with finding out when she would lie or cheat again. There was no trust, many fights and in the process, I became sicker and sicker with this obsession to track her every move.
    You know your man is cheating on you. You know it to your core, you wanted pricing for a detective and I just gave you a price, but that isn't what you need. You need to consider checking out of this relationship as fast as you can. The reason I say that is that trust takes a lifetime to earn but can disappear in a second. You don't trust this guy and you never will because he has already lost it.
    I spent nearly 3 years alone after I divorced and didn't date, didn't even attempt to meet anyone. I knew that my faith in God was at an all time low. My self-esteem had plummeted and I wasn't a good man for any woman for those three years.
    This is a long response, so I'll cut it off with this. You know what you need to do. You are already sure in your heart of who he is and don't need to spend another penny supporting him and his trip to America. You deserve someone who will love and honor you. You deserve someone who will never cause you to doubt yourself and your choice again. There is a man like that out there, but it is obvious this guy is not the one.
    Don't make the same mistake I made, the regrets are profound when you marry someone who cannot be faithful to you.
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    StephAnn2012 got a reaction from reese1 in Cheating - What would you do?   
    "I've been reading these forums for a few months now and I feel like I already know some of you.  This is a lame first post but I had to join today to ask a question.  I need some input. I'm in long distance relationship with a man from the Caribbean (I don't want to specify which country).  I'm pretty sure he's cheating on me.  This might make me sound like a loser but I'm thinking of hiring a private investigator to confirm or deny my suspicions.  Has anyone ever done this before?  How much would you pay for this type of thing?  I'm at a financial loss already if he's cheating on me but it would be worth a little extra dough to know for sure."
    Your post hit me really hard because I've been through what you are going through. So I'm going to talk to you very candidly and ask that you read my entire response and think about it very carefully. I was in a relationship and was sponsoring a woman to come to the US. I saw behavior that troubled me, but wanted desperately for the relationship to work, so I decided to ignore the things I saw for awhile. She liked to party and she lied about who she was with and where she went on a regular basis. I too, hired a detective to trace her steps on a night out. I spent $1,300 on that information and confirmed that she indeed was up to no good. I confronted her, said I forgave her and she was very, very "sorry". I continued the sponsorship, brought her to the US and it was a five year disaster. Without boring you with more details, I realized that I had somehow started living for the investigation. I was obsessed with finding out when she would lie or cheat again. There was no trust, many fights and in the process, I became sicker and sicker with this obsession to track her every move.
    You know your man is cheating on you. You know it to your core, you wanted pricing for a detective and I just gave you a price, but that isn't what you need. You need to consider checking out of this relationship as fast as you can. The reason I say that is that trust takes a lifetime to earn but can disappear in a second. You don't trust this guy and you never will because he has already lost it.
    I spent nearly 3 years alone after I divorced and didn't date, didn't even attempt to meet anyone. I knew that my faith in God was at an all time low. My self-esteem had plummeted and I wasn't a good man for any woman for those three years.
    This is a long response, so I'll cut it off with this. You know what you need to do. You are already sure in your heart of who he is and don't need to spend another penny supporting him and his trip to America. You deserve someone who will love and honor you. You deserve someone who will never cause you to doubt yourself and your choice again. There is a man like that out there, but it is obvious this guy is not the one.
    Don't make the same mistake I made, the regrets are profound when you marry someone who cannot be faithful to you.
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    StephAnn2012 got a reaction from spookyturtle in Applying for Immigration job-- married to undocumented spouse   
    <br /><br /><br />Seriously? Your advice is to pursue a Federal job which is intended to protect our "homeland" and the OP is married or living with an undocumented foreigner and your advice is to go for it but be nice to the neighbors? Please! Let's be responsible in giving advice here. This entire website is intended to help people on their "Visa Journey".
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    StephAnn2012 got a reaction from Mina90 in Applying for Immigration job-- married to undocumented spouse   
    <br /><br /><br />Seriously? Your advice is to pursue a Federal job which is intended to protect our "homeland" and the OP is married or living with an undocumented foreigner and your advice is to go for it but be nice to the neighbors? Please! Let's be responsible in giving advice here. This entire website is intended to help people on their "Visa Journey".
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    StephAnn2012 got a reaction from I AM NOT THAT GUY in Summons after Withdrawal of I-864 from district court   
    The reason you got the summons is because you did the following:
    1. You brought an immigrant to the US on a Fiancee VISA.
    2. You signed documents stating that your relationship was "bone fide" - legit and serious (well thought out)
    3. You signed documents stating that you would be legally liable for her not being a burden to the US welfare system and that you would be responsible for her well being.
    By separating and divorcing 6 months after her arrival, you only walked away from the marriage, not all the other obligations you made.
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    StephAnn2012 got a reaction from EminTX in Unbelievably short Timelines   
    Thanks Xanax, I feel better now. Xanax always makes me feel better.
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    StephAnn2012 got a reaction from 888888 in Unbelievably short Timelines   
    When I see the occasional post like (Approved after only 30 minutes, didn't even have time to finish the TV show I was watching) -
    It makes me think about everything we have been doing so far and question it for a second. Then I realize something important to me.
    I don't mean to be cynical, just skeptical. The timing of these rare cases is always bizarrely fast and lacking in substantive details. Although this could actually have happened in 66 days or 30 minutes, I tend to think that it is highly unlikely that someone could circumnavigate through a bureaucracy as thick as USCIS and get approved before all other applications that are ahead of them by many months.
    Unless there is a life threatening causative event or unless their last name is Obama, it is just too good to be true and I suspect that there are those who join and post here, the ridiculous so that others will get even more frustrated than they already are.
    Even if it is true, (congratulations, I'm jealous) - I look at the timelines of all the 2500 or so people who have documented their journeys here and 99.0% have journeys that are taking 180+ days to get to NOA2 -
    I choose to think that the smarter thinking on my part is to trust the information of the 99% and put little stock in the fast and furious -
    Now if the OP could tell us what they did that caused their paperwork to defy the laws of physics, that would be truly useful information. But as for me, I think the majority here are smart, judicious and for the most part have done our homework and accept the fact that God is Great and government is crazy.
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    StephAnn2012 got a reaction from Brandon and Sugar in Unbelievably short Timelines   
    When I see the occasional post like (Approved after only 30 minutes, didn't even have time to finish the TV show I was watching) -
    It makes me think about everything we have been doing so far and question it for a second. Then I realize something important to me.
    I don't mean to be cynical, just skeptical. The timing of these rare cases is always bizarrely fast and lacking in substantive details. Although this could actually have happened in 66 days or 30 minutes, I tend to think that it is highly unlikely that someone could circumnavigate through a bureaucracy as thick as USCIS and get approved before all other applications that are ahead of them by many months.
    Unless there is a life threatening causative event or unless their last name is Obama, it is just too good to be true and I suspect that there are those who join and post here, the ridiculous so that others will get even more frustrated than they already are.
    Even if it is true, (congratulations, I'm jealous) - I look at the timelines of all the 2500 or so people who have documented their journeys here and 99.0% have journeys that are taking 180+ days to get to NOA2 -
    I choose to think that the smarter thinking on my part is to trust the information of the 99% and put little stock in the fast and furious -
    Now if the OP could tell us what they did that caused their paperwork to defy the laws of physics, that would be truly useful information. But as for me, I think the majority here are smart, judicious and for the most part have done our homework and accept the fact that God is Great and government is crazy.
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    StephAnn2012 got a reaction from MedRoni in Unbelievably short Timelines   
    When I see the occasional post like (Approved after only 30 minutes, didn't even have time to finish the TV show I was watching) -
    It makes me think about everything we have been doing so far and question it for a second. Then I realize something important to me.
    I don't mean to be cynical, just skeptical. The timing of these rare cases is always bizarrely fast and lacking in substantive details. Although this could actually have happened in 66 days or 30 minutes, I tend to think that it is highly unlikely that someone could circumnavigate through a bureaucracy as thick as USCIS and get approved before all other applications that are ahead of them by many months.
    Unless there is a life threatening causative event or unless their last name is Obama, it is just too good to be true and I suspect that there are those who join and post here, the ridiculous so that others will get even more frustrated than they already are.
    Even if it is true, (congratulations, I'm jealous) - I look at the timelines of all the 2500 or so people who have documented their journeys here and 99.0% have journeys that are taking 180+ days to get to NOA2 -
    I choose to think that the smarter thinking on my part is to trust the information of the 99% and put little stock in the fast and furious -
    Now if the OP could tell us what they did that caused their paperwork to defy the laws of physics, that would be truly useful information. But as for me, I think the majority here are smart, judicious and for the most part have done our homework and accept the fact that God is Great and government is crazy.
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