TJandKC

Hi Jrey!
 
Its been a while since I've been on here since everything went well with interview and I'm currently living as a permanent resident in the states
You can read details about my interview in my review of the embassy where I had my interview, if you click on my timeline you can see it I think.
Anyway, no questions where asked regarding my previous "no" on the B-2 application, nothing was asked about my court records either.
 
Good luck!

Hi Jrey!
 
Its been a while since I've been on here since everything went well with interview and I'm currently living as a permanent resident in the states
You can read details about my interview in my review of the embassy where I had my interview, if you click on my timeline you can see it I think.
Anyway, no questions where asked regarding my previous "no" on the B-2 application, nothing was asked about my court records either.
 
Good luck!

Hi! No interview date yet, still waiting for our NOA2 :/ I'll post an update once we're done with the whole ordeal.

So, today is my birthday, and guess what just showed up in my inbox, the P4 letter! Wohoo!! February 24th 8:30 it is

Checking in!
NOA2 on September 24th, sent to NVC on September 26th, now waiting, going to call NVC every week until we get case# and IIN!
Judging from this thread and the other NVC threads this year, we have an exciting time ahead of us
Best of luck to all !

Oh my god, the day has finally come for us, APPROVED!!! I cant believe it!! Now the NVC wait
Good luck everyone!!
And many congrats california_luv! I actually had a feeling we would get approved around the same time!!
Post Decision ActivityOn September 24, 2014, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

Oh my god, the day has finally come for us, APPROVED!!! I cant believe it!! Now the NVC wait
Good luck everyone!!
And many congrats california_luv! I actually had a feeling we would get approved around the same time!!
Post Decision ActivityOn September 24, 2014, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

Thats amazing! Congratulations !!
Wish you a smooth and pleasant NVC journey!

We don't have any prior engagements with the USCIS, and been waiting since December 9th. Same story with "additional review"

Thought I should update you guys on our case status:
We sent an inquiry to our congressman on July 18th, who forwarded the request to USCIS, and we got an answer yesterday:
We also sent a service request about the delay in processing, and we also got a reply yesterday from the USCIS:
So basically here we have two different answers given. One is that the background check is delayed, and the other is that additional review is needed for the case. I do not understand why our case would require additional processing at all. We can't wait 6 more months for a NOA2, that would put us at 13 months and 21 days for NOA2 (which may or may not be a new record, 5 months average? HAH). Our next step is to contact the Ombudsman and set up an infopass appointment.
Good luck to everyone this week and I hope you get more encouraging answers from the USCIS then we just did.
This is utter nonsense and I'm appalled by the way that USCIS is treating US citizens who want to have their families with them.

/rant

TJ

Good luck to all.

Crossing fingers for a NOA2 today, the person with case number just before us got approved, and the person after us got an RFE on the 31st of May!
Surely they can't skip across the applications randomly right..?

As others have said....get married, file CR1...more flexibility in traveling back and forth after approval with less cost and less headache. But you must remember that when you get the green card it's with the thought that you'll be living in the US....not sure how that will affect your offshore work.

The legal rationale behind that is very logical. Most VWP travelers who are denied entry are denied because they cannot overcome the "presumption of immigrant intent." The CBP is required by law to assume any person landing at a US airport to be an intending immigrant until satisfied otherwise. Immigrant intent is very difficult to prove, but they can turn you away with just a presumption. This is why frequent travelers (while legal) often do face problems with the CBP.
Having a presumption of immigrant intent on your record will have you barred from using the VWP, and a difficult time getting a non-immigrant visa again. Since a CR-1 visa is an immigrant visa it is expected that you have immigrant intent. You cannot be denied an immigrant visa because you intend to immigrate. So a previous denied entry for immigrant intent is completely irrelevant to the application.
Good luck, and have a smooth journey!

I traveled to the US 4 times after the wedding, 3 times after filing the I-130 for CR-1. Had no problems what so ever.
Keep in mind that plenty of Norwegian offshore workers do what you do - They have vacation homes in Spain, Thailand, Florida etc. that they travel to on their month off. It's generally not a problem - You make good money, and you have a lot of time off. You're not seen as a likely overstayer or illegal worker. Have you encountered any problems with the CBP so far?
You've obviously entered a lot, but you also have a track record of leaving on time. That's really what they look at.. 1. Are you a risk of working illegally, and 2. Are you a risk of overstaying. In my opinion, your track record speaks for itself. You have a stable job, good income, and it makes sense why you have so much time to travel. In addition, you have entered plenty, and never overstayed. I don't foresee any major problems if you keep using the VWP. Also, a denied entry on the VWP will have no bearing on your ability to apply for a CR-1 visa later.
Also keep in mind that it is a requirement in order to maintain your permanent resident status that you actually reside in the US. Depending on how much you're working in Norway, you may face problems maintaining your US resident status. As far as what you're doing now, the VWP is the most appropriate way to do it. If you gain resident status in the US, you also have to file taxes in the US, and may be taxed on your Norwegian income, both by Norway, the US and Oregon.
Yes, if you go the K-1 route, you will not be able to leave the US for at least 2 - 3 months. The embassy in Oslo are generally very helpful with advice, but as you know, they cannot guarantee entry - the CBP admits people, not the embassy.