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I have been anxiously awaiting a response too, it is so frustrating! I know what you mean about them having control of our lives, they just have us on hold. Try to remain positive, it will make everything alot easier. I get into these moods sometimes and I know I just become an irritable, cranky person and even my kids can tell it's really getting to me. Pray for patience to be able to wait out this ordeal, sometimes it comes when you least expect it.

I read about that somewhere, too. I think that if the priest will marry you without a license it is not legal if you can find a priest that will do that. If you file for a marriage permit and then you have a religious ceremony than you are legally married. I was looking into it, because I would like to do the ceremony thing over in Mexico as well and then just come back here whenever they decide on giving him the visa and doing it legally through a justice of the peace. Let me know, on this matter because I am interested, I really rather have the religious ceremony over there because his family wants to be involved and it will be his first wedding. I believe it would be much more special and romantic to have the ceremony in Mexico for both of us.

For a K-1, once you get approval and the petition is received by CDJ you can go to the interview with all your documentation. It depends what service center you file from also, I know for us it was out of Nebraska and it took about 3-4 months to get to the consulate. I don't know how fast Texas and California are moving on the K-1s but I think they have gotten faster as well. Vermont is definately faster, I know at that time people were getting there NOA2s within a few weeks.

Mine was for a fiance visa, we never received packet 3. I downloaded everything and filled it in. I never received an appointment letter so I emailed the consulate and they let me know my petition had arrived there and I had an open interview. I took the email they sent me but I still had to go to the info window to get the letter to go into the consulate. The affidaviit of support should be good for 6 months, I would try getting a copy of the tax form, anyways they have a strange way of misplacing things that are pending. I'm not sure about DS230, I know we turned in Part II but like I said it was for a K-1, fill out the forms and have them ready just incase. Then you can have them handy if they ask for them. I'm sorry I could not be of more help. But with CDJ you never know what they will ask for or need, also each CO is different.

I remember those days with my girls. Now they think they know everything! How fast they grow.

Well I'm taking off now, they just shut off my water, I'm gonna go pay it before they close. I would blame it on lack of funds but it's more a case of ADD.

My youngest is a boy, he is 4, he was a preemie. He was a sick baby, 2 months in the NICU, but now he is caught up and has no worries! He started potty training right before he was 2, I explained it to him and he just started going on his own, plus it helps that he wants to be like his older brother (16) because he tries to act all grown up. Get Emily those pullups, it will be easier.

Benita: When I was pregnant I had morning sickness the whole pregnancy, it never let up. Tell your Dr. about it maybe he can give you a diet that will help, my Dr. did. Also she prescribed some medication because I would lose weight due to it, sometimes I would have to get an IV with suero because I was severely dehydrated. Eventhough my last pregnancy was really hard on me, I want another one. I'm waiting until Alberto is here and we are married though, he's been wanting me to have one since last year. Take care of yourself and enjoy your pregnancy!

I made a promise, I prayed to God that if he would grant me my prayer, I would go to the top of Mt. Cristo Rey and take Alberto with me to give him our thanks at the cross. I hope he answers my prayer. I am getting so anxious.... somedays are harder than others, I am fine at times and then at others I just won't, or can't function. I feel like my life is on hold and I'm just going thru the motions so that time passes.

I love stick!!!

My mustang is a stick shift and my Durango is automatic but it is 4x4, which I like, too. The mustang is good on gas but the Durango is a gas guzzler. I've been finding myself using the mustang more now these days, it used to be only for the weekends but with the gas prices going up, I think I will leave the Durango for the weekends only.

Yes, you see we all know that the current system sux so this is our chance to make it better by adding provisions and ammendments to the border security act that will benefit those that have been waiting longer than we have, or that are in our current situation.

That is why I am supporting and rallying. Yes I am a USC but I'm in love with a Mexican national, I understand having to be separated and the frustration with the snags and catches that the current immigration process has. Those people at CDJ sometimes misinterpret the law and sometimes they do not follow regulations themselves.

Here's an article from someone who is supporting the rallies because of our broken immigration system!!

Warning! Only read if you have an open mind and you can understand and relate that not everyone who is protesting is an illegal Mexican!

http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=..._id=18171&rfi=6

What I want is a safer and more organized immigration process. Not all the BS we have now that has caused all the problems in the first place.

Comadres, go to the Advocacy section at I2US, there is alot of info on the subject, I've been involved because it would benefit many people. It probably wont help me any but it would be nice to have something obviously broken get fixed.

No, girls if they are given a permit to be here to work they will be made to get in line behind all those already under process. They are trying to add ammendments for those who have been deported and have USC family get reunited once again and they are also trying to add to the bill backlog reduction which will cut the time for the visa process to be reunited with spouse or fiance.

Don't believe everything the media feeds you!!!

It's useless talking to you mike so kiss my brown @$$! I'm outta here too, and if you all want to be ignorant about the subject go for it, but people should be treated like people, no matter what!

If they come and work here, and bust their @@@ to build our homes, our roads, cook our foods, then yes they deserve to have some benefits as well. Yes, they should have a permit or visa but our stupid immigration system should give it to them also and not deny it like they do so many times in third world countries!

Should we have any border controls at all?

Because the way you're saying it, anyone who gets a job in this country deserves a visa, even when they snuck across the border without inspection and procured employment without producing any of the documents required by law.

So yeah.. let's get rid of the border. Damn thing just gets in the way.

Some people did try for a work visa and did not get it, even with proper documentation because they are from a third world country! If you are from somewhere else, yes it is possible to get a work visa. I see it alot.

And yes, they are trying to get provisions for backlog reduction on the proposed bill. Read a little and get educated on the subject before you start putting people down. Sometimes it is typical to push people down when you want to act like you are all high and mighty!!

Melissa... were it not mexicans that were protesting? was it not the mexican flag that was proudly being flagged?

and what happened to your friend's husband is a hate crime, simple as that.

That is not correct!!!!!!!

I have been protesting and I am a USC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!@@@@!

Here in my city and other cities in the US there have been people of all races, nationalities protesting, yes there are Mexicans but we are not just Mexicans!!!

The media clumps us to make it Negative and ignorant people fall for it!!!!

I saw all flags at the rally but mainly US flags, hah!

Because one is Hispanic, it does not make you a Mexican, or illegal. You can be Hispanic and be a US Citizen just because you are Hispanic does not mean you migrated within the last 100 years. Some of us have been here longer than you have.

geez. i guess there weren't any mexicans at all. my apologies. it's those damn norwegians! i knew it!

As I said before yes there were some Mexicans but not all were Mexicans. Crack jokes all you want you probably have not been discriminated against. If your fiance spouse or whatever falls out of status or there is a mistake on the paperwork you may be considered illegal also. It happens more often than what you would like to think, people get deported when they did not even know they had fallen out of status and they are deported and barred for it. Let's hope that doesn't happen to you and you are not called a wetback!Because I am Hispanic, I have been been discriminated against and hear remarks that are racist but people don't realize it.

"So you are a USC who believes in giving rights to illegal aliens. That's interesting! May I ask why?"

That is what I am saying is not correct. We are also rallying because we want change, we want backlog reduction! We want our fiances and spouses to come here without all the long wait times. Yes secure our borders from terrorist. But make it easier also for USC to be reunited with their significant others.

I do believe that some "illegals" have the right to have some rights, do you want to know why?????

Because I have a friend that died last year, he was from Honduras. He died while working, he was a roofer, he worked very hard and had a young wife with baby (USCs), but he fell from the roof and stupid employer could not even help or pay to give him a proper funeral or burial. We all got money together to have his body sent back to his family for the services. If they come and work here, and bust their @@@ to build our homes, our roads, cook our foods, then yes they deserve to have some benefits as well. Yes, they should have a permit or visa but our stupid immigration system should give it to them also and not deny it like they do so many times in third world countries!

I do so post that I find offensive or remarks that were done innocently but are hurtful.

The media says illegals fighting for rights, can you believe the nerve????

I am just saying it is not the truth it is many people wanting reform each for their own reason. It is not correct to say illegals marching and wanting rights. That is a half truth, it is also USC, documented and undocumented immigrants, clergy, lawyers, politicians, teachers, doctors, nurses, and average joes that have wives and fiances caught up in the backlog. That is the point to the protests.

It is not right for my daughter's to be called wetbacks at their school for attending the rallies either, that is ignorance....

Melissa... were it not mexicans that were protesting? was it not the mexican flag that was proudly being flagged?

and what happened to your friend's husband is a hate crime, simple as that.

That is not correct!!!!!!!

I have been protesting and I am a USC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!@@@@!

Here in my city and other cities in the US there have been people of all races, nationalities protesting, yes there are Mexicans but we are not just Mexicans!!!

The media clumps us to make it Negative and ignorant people fall for it!!!!

I saw all flags at the rally but mainly US flags, hah!

Because one is Hispanic, it does not make you a Mexican, or illegal. You can be Hispanic and be a US Citizen just because you are Hispanic does not mean you migrated within the last 100 years. Some of us have been here longer than you have.

I'm glad you are fine, let me know if you need anything, I need to talk to someone once in awhile too. CDJ has been closed for a week, they will be back tomorrow and hopefully they will have some news for us waiting soon.

About the rallies, it's gonna be crazy for a bit but if it works out it will benefit alot of people at the end. Something has to be done. Did you hear about the 14 year old in LA that committed suicide? He shot himself in the head, he had attended a rally and got suspended from school the vice principal threatened him with prison for 3 years and poor kid took his life. Tensions are rising, from both sides of the debate.

It has already started affecting us at my daughter's school a teacher asked a friend of my daughter's what her story was, when did she cross and how did she cross the river. Can you believe that? My daughter's friend told her I've never crossed I am a USC. There is discrimination and it is getting out of hand. My daughters have been called wetbacks at their school for attending the rallies. I tell them to not pay them no mind to invite the ones that do understand and explain to them the reason behind the rallies. I know that we will get slack, more discrimination for awhile but if something changes at the end it will be worth it.

Hola Comadres,

I hope you all rested and enjoyed your Easter. I still haven't heard anything from CDJ about our case but I'm hopeful something will happen soon. My fiance sounds so sad, it breaks my heart everytime I speak to him, I only get to talk to him once a week and I usually can't hear what he is saying, so much static. He wanted to come over just like that, and I told him not to, to wait. His cousin is now here, and I guess he is hurt but I tell him it is not worth it, it will cause more harm than good. I am keeping myself busy as not to go crazy but I always feel that hurtful feeling in my chest. Five more weeks and my kids will be on break and I can go visit him again if I have any money at that point, lately I've been broke....I hate the wait.......but somedays are better than others.

MissLiss: I hope everything is going okay for you.

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They will help your friend with references.

They won't accept the email letter, I tried that. They will direct you to the window, but if you go after the morning rush after 10:30am as long as it is before 3:00pm you will be able to get to the window with no problem. There is hardly a line between those hours, then you can go to the interview early the next morning and wait in the line everyone is forming to get into the consulate. I've done it a couple of times and never have I had to wait for a long time to get to the information window. The girl there is a dimwitt though, you have to tell her exactly what you need. Take a copy of the email letter and give it to the dimwitt.

Congratulations jbeabout, I hope you two have a wonderful day tomorrow. I get goosebumps thinking about my wedding day. It will come soon, enough.

Enjoy!

Yvonne

I would definately try another office, armed with files of bank statements, utility bills, marriage certificate, and of course all papework recieved from INS, and passport w/record of entry/departure. Under the 6 point system your spouse should have more than enough evidence to get the license, if you can't get that get the state issued ID.

Don't accept there bull ask to speak to a supervisor and if the supervisor gives you a hard time ask them who is the person above them and how you can contact them.

I focused a lot on the financial stuff and did not include as much evidence of our relationship, pictures of us, a card, some reciepts and phone bills. It was not enough, make sure you take plenty of proof some COs don't even look at that and go straight to the financial stuff but our CO was not satisfied with our proof because I had been married before, I guess. But he told us not to come back for 6 months with more proof. So take plenty and mark the dates on your pictures and where they were taken at. Also do take originals in case they ask you for them, not just the copies. Good Luck!