hearsay

October 6, 2015

My wife and I watched this program and were excited about it at first. By the end of the season we were bored. I guess we were expecting more drama.

October 6, 2015

I got most of mine from my schools. I hadn't been in school for 20 years and was surprised that they still had them on file. I was missing something and simply went to the doctor and got this shot - flu I think.

October 6, 2015

We used the same documents without any issues throughout the journey

October 6, 2015

1. Just get married - we didn't waste any time.

2. I would list the children. I doubt they would check into it, but even if they ask at some other point and she says she has children but it's nowhere to be found on the 485 it will look, well, not good.

3. We translated everything - sigh, good times - Kappa

October 6, 2015

Definitely, they will determine with the information provided if the person will be a financial burden.

October 6, 2015

Nice update, thanks for letting us know.

October 6, 2015

I don't think it will be a problem. It really depends on the person reviewing the case. Send a nice explanation. I will tell you we sent above and beyond anything asked. We never used an attorney and never had any problems during the entire process. Good luck.

October 6, 2015

I think they should answer yes and attach an explanation. If they didn't use the word cited you could have said no. Problem is IF (big if) they pull court records it will show up and they have been caught in a petty lie.

August 28, 2009

Dear VJ,

How does the process work when hiring an attorney from the beginning? Meaning, when starting with a new visa application does the attorney/paralegal charge for a specific amount, retainer, etc? How much did it cost? What was included? What was not included in the fees? Does the attorney/paralegal fill out the application for you and then ask you to send the evidence directly to the attorney/paralegal? They compile everything and send it in?

Sorry not sure what to ask; just wondering what the entire attorney/paralegal process is like?

August 28, 2009

Thank you...great answers...thanks for the clarification.

August 28, 2009

That's okay. I am just trying to figure out the quickest way for this couple to get to the United States. I was curious if there was a small loop hole, like applying for a "spouse visa" 90 days before the actual marriage. Something like that, I can see that can not happen. So from your responses and what I am reading on the K1, K3, & CR1 is that either they wait until they are married then apply for the K3 or CR1, or apply now for the K1 visa and get married in the US.

However, it seems to me that more K1 visas would be denied, only because the couple is not married and is promising to get married within 90 days when arriving in the United States. I am not sure if the evidence supports my opinion, but I will find out.

What happens if they apply for the K1 and then get married before leaving?

Sounds like these questions are for infopass?

August 28, 2009

Could they apply before October or should they wait until after the marriage?

August 28, 2009

A friend in Colombia wants to begin the Visa Journey

They are engaged, she lives in the united states, he lives in Colombia. They lived together for about 2 years then she came back to the united states to work. They will be getting married sometime in October. Should they wait until after they are married and then pursue the K3/CR-1 or apply for the K1 now?

Their situation is different than ours so I don't know what would be best. I know the goal is to get to the United States as soon as possible.

Thanks.

July 16, 2009

We arrived at 12:15, there were about 50 in line but it moved very quickly. The ceremony started on time at 1:00. The notice said to arrive promptly at 12:15 which we did. I guess they want to be sure everyone is checked in. There were about 200 applicants and 61 countries represented. Once it started the Immigration Judge gave a small speach, gave the oath, & lead everyone in the pledge of allegiance - this took about 7 minutes. The rest of the ceremony was for videos. It was a nice ceremony which lasted about 30 minutes. They had a passport and social security table available after the ceremony but we did not stay. We went to get something to eat and then went to the social security office to change the status of citizenship, this took about 5 minutes. In the next day or two we will apply for the passport. The End!

July 3, 2009

After naturalization is it necessary to change the status of your social security number BEFORE applying for a passport? Does the social security number stay the same or do they change it?

July 2, 2009

Great interview....thanks for sharing & Congratulations!

July 2, 2009

Yes, I had a child go through the entire process with me accept the N-400. She will receive a certificate too? ...I think she will simply derive her citizenship from me.

July 1, 2009

The oath letter says to bring the following:

This letter

PR Card

Reentry Permit/Refugee Travel Document (we don't have these, maybe they ask everyone to bring these?)

Immigration Documents (I guess this means all the papers we have acquired during our journey?)

If the naturalization application is on behalf of your child(ren) bring the child(ren). (I have a child that will become a citizen based upon me becoming a citizen. Does that mean I should bring my child?)

Thanks.

June 14, 2009

JFK - Thanks for the statue of liberty advice. I will definitely book early.

June 14, 2009

Hi,

My family is traveling to New York City in August. If you have either been to or live in New York you certainly have more experience on the city than I do. This will be our first trip. Any advice on transportation (to/from airport taxi or shuttle bus) (best way to get around NYC - subway, how to purchase tickets, etc) and when to visit tourist attractions and what attractions to visit (how much time does it take to visit each). We will only be there for 3 full days and want to prepare an itinerary as best as possible.

Thanks.

June 13, 2009

USCIS Lockbox - Arizona

UserName.........Sent.......NOA1.....Biometrics.Int ltr rec..Interview...Oath......Office

Rabie007.........02/03/09...02/14/09...03/04/09...03/16/09...04/20/09...06/19/09...Cleveland, OH

85n280...........02/02/09...02/10/09...03/19/09...04/09/09...06/02/09...--/--/--...San Jose, CA

charuhans .......02/09/09...02/17/09...03/13/09...03/27/09...05/13/09...05/13/09...Portland, Oregon

rachel.......... 02/11/09...--/--/--...--/--/--...--/--/--...--/--/--...--/--/--...Chicago, IL

Boss78.......... 02/16/09...02/28/09...03/23/09...04/20/09...06/15/09...--/--/--...Omaha, NE

wworld808....... 02/17/09...03/03/09...03/19/09...04/06/09...05/13/09...06/10/09...Honolulu, HI

waiting4visas... 02/21/09...03/05/09...03/21/09...04/23/09...06/09/09...07/15/09...Denver, CO

faylen...........02/23/09...03/02/09...03/25/09...05/04/09...06/16/09...--/--/--...????

Smoothsailing... 02/25/09...03/05/09...03/17/09...04/23/09...05/15/09...06/04/09...Boise, Idaho

USCIS Lockbox - Texas

UserName.........Sent.......NOA1.....Biometrics.Int ltr rec..Interview...Oath......Office

legalalien30.....01/31/09...02/03/09...03/04/09...03/13/09...05/05/09...05/28/09...Boston, MA

peruvianfamily...02/02/09...02/09/09...02/25/09...--/--/--...--/--/--...--/--/--...St. Albans, VT

Deirdre76........02/03/09...02/17/09...03/10/09...04/18/09...05/28/09...07/08/09...Oklahoma City, OK

Eons.............02/04/09...02/10/09...03/05/09...04/08/09...05/07/09...--/--/--...Dallas, TX

Negrecita2007....02/05/09...02/10/09...03/05/09...03/24/09...05/06/09...05/28/09...Boston, MA

Alien57..........02/10/09...02/23/09...03/12/09...03/24/09...05/11/09...06/03/09...Boston, MA

fahadkhan00......02/10/09...03/05/09...03/14/09...04/13/09...05/27/09...05/27/09...Atlanta, GA

Perdesi..........02/11/09...02/19/09...03/17/09...04/09/09...05/15/09...05/15/09...Fairfax, VA

marcnycity.......02/12/09...02/19/09...03/12/09...05/06/09...06/02/09...06/12/09...New York, NY

kumar_n400.......02/12/09...02/19/09...03/27/09...04/07/09...05/12/09...--/--/--...Houston,TX

Ahuacatl.........02/14/09...03/02/09...03/24/09...03/24/09...05/11/09...06/11/09...Boston, MA

honey19_sweet....02/17/09...03/02/09...03/20/09...04/03/09...05/12/09...06/01/09...Cranston, RI

araz87...........02/17/09...--/--/--...--/--/--...--/--/--...--/--/--...--/--/--...Houston,TX

riosling.........02/17/09...02/25/09...03/20/09...04/14/09...05/27/09...05/29/09...Mt.Laurel, NJ

BigRay...........02/18/09...02/25/09...03/20/09...04/06/09...05/21/09...--/--/--...Tampa, FL

upstategal.......02/23/09...03/04/09...--/--/--...--/--/--...--/--/--...--/--/--...Albany, NY

MaryandMian......02/24/09...03/11/09...04/01/09...04/30/09...06/18/09...--/--/--...Atlanta, GA

RositaL..........02/24/09...03/04/09...04/07/09...04/17/09...06/24/09...--/--/--...Newark, NJ

kleobg...........02/26/09...03/12/09...--/--/--...04/24/09...06/03/09...06/23/09...Boston, MA

mwilson122.......02/24/09...03/03/09...03/17/09...04/16/09...06/17/09...--/--/--...West Palm Beach, FL

June 12, 2009