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    john_and_marlene got a reaction from sachinky in Came on Visa Waiver 2001, got SSN 2004, married USC 2005, now needs to start on papers   
    Then I have no advice to give. You won't get permanent residence--ever. Despite the suggestions from others to get a lawyer, it will not help. You have committed a crime that has a consequence that no lawyer can minimize for you. Even if immigration reform is passed, your situation will not find relief. I suggest you start looking at a life in NZ.
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    john_and_marlene got a reaction from TracyTN in About reentry permit   
    He's lucky they haven't denied the permit already. Permanent residence isn't being maintained. What do you think permanent residence means? If he continues to work and reside outside the U.S., he will eventually have the U.S. residence status taken away.
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    john_and_marlene got a reaction from Darnell in Help for stubburn husband   
    The requirment is to have government issued ID. It is not required that it be U.S. government issued. Marlene had only her foreign IDs when we went to the interview. She used her passport.
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    john_and_marlene got a reaction from Bobby+Umit in Worried ... 18 and married.   
    I've noticed that sometimes bob is just wrong and other times just bob is wrong.
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    john_and_marlene got a reaction from Bobby+Umit in AOS   
    Unfortunately, some misinformation in this thread has caused you some confusion.
    A) For a K-1 entry, adjustment of status is only allowed based on marriage to the K-1 petitioner.
    Next is where the misinformation confused the situation--
    B) If you married within the 90 days, you can apply for adjustment of status based on the K-1 entry and marriage without a new immediate relative petition.
    C) If you married outside the 90 days, you can apply for adjustment of status based on the immediate relative relationship, but must file the immediate relative petition (I-130) along with the adjustment application.
    A always applies.
    B or C applies depending on when you got married.
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    john_and_marlene reacted to HeatDeath in I married an American citizen and I was here with my visa expired   
    It bears repeating: DO NOT LEAVE THE US WITHOUT YOUR GREEN CARD IN YOUR HAND!
    AP documents will only get you readmitted to the US if you have less than 6 months of out-of-status time. You have way more. Your AP document will not get you readmitted to the US, and what's worse: leaving the US will trigger a 10 year bar! DO NOT LEAVE THE US!
    Now you may well be asking: why would the the USCIS give you an AP document if using it would screw up your life that badly? Beats me. They do try, in their way, to warn you that AP is not guaranteed re-admittance, but the warning is perhaps not as emphatically worded as it should be.
    To answer your original question, no, you absolutely cannot go for a honeymoon in Brazil before your green card is in your hand. If you step foot outside of the US without a green card, you better be prepared for both you and your husband to spend the next decade living in Brazil.
    You can apply for an AP document. It would most likely be approved. You would probably get it in 6-12 weeks. And using it would completely destroy your life in America. So don't even bother filling out an I-131 for it.
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    john_and_marlene got a reaction from elmcitymaven in Advice for a friend   
    Overstay would not be a reason for denial for the immediate relative of a USC.
    Prior intent would not be a reason for denial for the immediate relative of a USC.
    Not only will they not be a reason for denial, the liklihood that they will even come up at an interview is remote as they are not a factor in the adjudication.
    If the I-130 and I-485 are received before the authorized stay expires, no overstay will accumulate. The adjustment application gives them a new authorized stay pending the adjudication.
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    john_and_marlene got a reaction from sachinky in I-864   
    The last time I looked at the I-864 instructions, it specified which line on the tax return to use (Hint: it was adjusted gross)
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    john_and_marlene reacted to Minya's wife in Advice for a friend   
    By the time he marries he will have overstayed the time he was allowed on his I-94, right? What was the date stamped on the I-94 when he entered? Overstays are usually forgiven at the time of adjustment, when its a question of marriage to a USC....but its not necessarily a given, so a consultation with an immigration attorney would not be out of order. Adjusting status from a non-immigrant visa carries with it the assumption of "intent to immigrate" which is what will have to be overcome at AOS.
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    john_and_marlene reacted to Used to be broken in K1 recipient didn´t overstay but did work unauthorized on B2   
    There is no "rewards" for honesty with DHS period. The only thing that can come of this type of disclosure is futher inquiry. STOP what you are doing and find a board certified Attorney registered with AILA. It might seem expensive but making a misrepresentation in error ..in the eyes of DHS is very serious.
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    john_and_marlene got a reaction from chichai in for the guys!! How do YOU deal with Tampo?   
    Don't deal with it. Leave her be. When she is done sulking, she will talk again. Don't reward passive-aggressive childish behavior with undue attention and it will lessen over time.
    Fix it by ignoring it.
    Feed it by paying attention to it.
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    john_and_marlene got a reaction from meauxna in Help-Fiance had to returm Home   
    Will your fiancee be able to resolve her family emergency, return to the U.S. and get married before May 24?
    If so, she can ask the consulate to revalidate the K-1 for another entry. However, you will not get an new 90 day period to get married. You will have 90 days from the original entry and the new I-94 will reflect the balance of that original 90 days. She will need to request the revalidation in time to travel back to the U.S. before May 24.
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    john_and_marlene got a reaction from Bobby+Umit in Absolutely Ridiculous..happended to anybody else?   
    It is not rediculous. You have provided very little proof. There is something else you can send--notarized affidavits from people that know you are a bonafide couple.
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    john_and_marlene got a reaction from sachinky in Help-Fiance had to returm Home   
    Will your fiancee be able to resolve her family emergency, return to the U.S. and get married before May 24?
    If so, she can ask the consulate to revalidate the K-1 for another entry. However, you will not get an new 90 day period to get married. You will have 90 days from the original entry and the new I-94 will reflect the balance of that original 90 days. She will need to request the revalidation in time to travel back to the U.S. before May 24.
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    john_and_marlene got a reaction from Bobby+Umit in Help-Fiance had to returm Home   
    Will your fiancee be able to resolve her family emergency, return to the U.S. and get married before May 24?
    If so, she can ask the consulate to revalidate the K-1 for another entry. However, you will not get an new 90 day period to get married. You will have 90 days from the original entry and the new I-94 will reflect the balance of that original 90 days. She will need to request the revalidation in time to travel back to the U.S. before May 24.
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    john_and_marlene reacted to Neonred in Help-Fiance had to returm Home   
    Start another K-1. Should be easy now that you have copies of all the paperwork.
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    john_and_marlene reacted to ziia in Citizenship application for someone got conditions removed based on extreme cruelty   
    If she is divorced, she is eligible to apply for Citizenship in 5 years minus 90 days from the date her first Green Card was issued.
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    john_and_marlene reacted to Brother Hesekiel in Citizenship application for someone got conditions removed based on extreme cruelty   
    Your sister will need to wait at least 5 years from the time she became a LPR (check the Green Card) until she can become a US citizen. It's a very simple concept.
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    john_and_marlene reacted to lucyrich in Citizenship application for someone got conditions removed based on extreme cruelty   
    First thing, she needs to fire the lawyer.
    Then wait until she's eligible to check one of the boxes in part 2 of the N-400. My guess is that the five years with green card will be her first opportunity. She can mail the paperwork up to 90 days before completing the 5 years.
    There's no waiver to allow filing after three years if the marital union dissolved, regardless of the reason for dissolution.
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    john_and_marlene reacted to lgg in Happy St. Patrick's Day!   
    woohoooo!!
    i am making potato soup in honour of St. Patrick's Day!

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    john_and_marlene got a reaction from VanessaTony in Any problems with mother on GC entering US after 15 months   
    Returning Resident Visa (SB-1)
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