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    Fiance betrays me

    in Off Topic

    Posted

    Dear Mike,

    First.... Nobody knows your situation and shouldn't be giving you counseling here at V.J.

    So what I would like to do is tell you about my situation with my wife.

    Lorna is in the Philippines, is 24 and loves me like crazy. I'm 56. I wasn't looking for a young girl but she saw my profile and pursued me.

    I lover her with all my heart and hope our relationship lasts forever.

    We had a jealousy issue in the beginning of our relationship. It was over nothing really, but made me realize that we needed a bigger power in our lives. God of course! I then talked to Lorna about this and we decided to put our relationship into Gods hands and we prayed...... We payed to God that we wanted his will..... his blessings. After we were done praying, I told Lorna that if our relationship WAS NOT God's will, then I wanted it to end. She agreed.

    After that our love for each other grew stronger and stronger and the jealousy disappeared. And most importantly, I felt in my heart that if Lorna was not supposed to be with me.... I was ok with that because of how important God's wil is to me. I told Lorna that if we only lasted a week or a month or a year, I would enjoy my time with her and thank God for this time together.

    If she gets to the USA and for some reason falls for a young stud muffin, I'm ok with that.

    Things change..... people change..... I'm ever changing. So who is to say what will happen tomorrow. It's in God's hands.

    Lorna is very mature for her age and I'm an old rock n roller so I am VERY young at heart. We both love music and we both love God. She is attracted to an older man like many filipinas and thinks guys her age are way to immature. She loves my knowledge of life since I've been "around the block" more than a few times. I am an old soul.

    In our relationship, sometimes I'm like a father, sometimes like her brother. I'm a best friend husband and lover. She brings youth to the table. I love it. She keeps me awake and energized and reminds me to be alive and live.

    As a young girl, a kid really, she will make her mistakes. There is so much she doesn't know about or understand.

    She will try things...... She will make mistakes in her journey. I know cuz I sure made mistakes in my long life. I have to be patient, understanding, FORGIVING, and be there for here when she falls.

    Its not up to me how bad her mistake is. What's important is that she truly loves me, will tell me the truth and communicate with me...... AND loves her God!

    I want here to be able to live her life to the fullest. I can help. Hopefully I can teach her some of the "dos" and "do nots" in this crazy world.

    As far as age difference. We talked about that and I let her know that I will prepare her for when I die since I am much older, and will prepare here so she can go on, find another good man and continue on with this wonderful life that God has blessed her with. She will have my home, my money and my knowledge to take with her on her journey. That will be my legacy.

    I like to pray about important things like this and then put it in Gods hands. He ALWAYS guides me and gives me direction. Sure is easier than me going by my stupid decisions! hehehe!

    God bless you Mike!

    Manila Embassy Interview

    in US Embassy and Consulate Discussion

    Posted · Edited by dims1

    Thanks BiaNcaSheY & roymcn3rd

    Yea... now that I think about what you said, it makes sense.

    ******** Another question for CR-1 & IR-1 filers ********

    I was reading how it looks like Manila is questioning anyone who has a BC with a name change or is late registered. And is putting them on AR until they can verify BC.

    Well, my wife never even had a BC so we had to apply which was Hell in itself.

    So she of course now has a late registered BC.

    I see everyone talking about this is a K-1 so I am wondering if this is a K-1 only issue or if it effects CR-1/IR-1 as well.

    Any CR-1/IR-1 applicants have this problem? I would like to hear from other CR-IR-11 filers..... Thanks!

    Mike

    Manila Embassy Interview

    in US Embassy and Consulate Discussion

    Posted

    Wow these crystal ball guesses are great.

    I was wondering if these estimates will work on I-130 visas.

    Since you are going by the case number, I assume all our case numbers would work the same way.

    Mine is 2006775xxx so I'm hoping my interview date would be early march.

    Anyone know if this chart would apply to I-130 visas as well?

    Thanks,

    Mike

    I-864 for the self-employed

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    I sent them brochures of my product. Something with your letterhead on it. Then I sent invoices of prior sales and I have some old permits I needed when I did shows in California. Things that have your name on it. Also things like parts invoces.

    As far as property assets, I'm using my real estate. I made a copy of the deed, The reconveyance cert. and also made copies of my property tax statements which shows the Real Value. I also had a friend at a real estate office write me an estimate. Even though she is not licensed I figured it wouldn't hurt to put that in there.

    The mistake I made was putting 1000.00 as checking/savings acct balance. They sent me a letter saying I needed proof of my checking/savings acct and proof of my 1000.00 balance.

    You don't even have to put anything in that box.... its optional. Oh well.

    They just received that proof today so hopefully I'm done. Everything else must have been ok since they didn't question any of the rest of the stuff or ask for more proof.

    Hope this helps!

    Mike

    CR-1... I-864 seems I didn't send enough info

    in National Visa Center (Dept of State)

    Posted

    Hi phong_mai,

    Well that's true but since it was on the form and I assumed the word "optional" there meant the whole assets section I figured I should put something. And since I'm self employed, there is nothing in the instructions about supplying info about my bank so I didn't.

    I realize now that they want "proof" for any and all proofs of assets or income or employment or whatever.

    I just didn't get all the answers right on my big test, hehehe! I just hope I passed! Thanks!

    CR-1... I-864 seems I didn't send enough info

    in National Visa Center (Dept of State)

    Posted

    Thanks Win78,

    I received the actual letter frorm NVC today. It was pretty simple and vague.

    The checklist says:

    You have not attached the proof of ownership and value of each of the following assets....

    "Savings/Checking accounts"

    That's it.

    Anyway, I already sent out the info I THINK they want. A letter from the manager of my bank, photo copies showing my balances of my checking and savings, and I photo copied all 12 monthly statements of my checking (where the 1000.00 is)

    Hoping that will do the trick.

    I'm real happy that they found my property assets proof and my self employment proof in order.... I was a little worried about that.

    Yea its nice to find some folks who are on the same time line for Philippines. I'll keep posting my progress here. hope you'll do the same.

    God bless,

    Mike

    CR-1... I-864 seems I didn't send enough info

    in National Visa Center (Dept of State)

    Posted

    Thank you all for your reply. Its a great comfort to have you folks give a helping hand here at VJ.

    Thank you MaryandMian...

    Yes I just talked to my bank and they will type me a letter to the fact that I have been with them for 20 yrs. I'll send that too. Other wise I have monthly statements I can photocopy for that part of it.

    Thank you Yodrak...

    I can do as you suggested but since they were asking for only a balance I just gave them a figure of 1000.00 because that amount is on this and that statement periodically. So I think I will borrow 1000.00 from a friend today and deposit it in my savings acct. then on Monday I'll print out my online invoice of that acct. That will show there is 1000.00 in my savings acct. Hope that works.

    Michael....

    I find it uncanny how are timlines are alot alike. Now we both receive these notices. Mine was sent on the 8th as well. This may put us neck and neck in this weird race,hehehe!

    Yea, to bad about the delay but I think NVC takes care of things MUCH faster than CSC, so it shouldn't be to bad.

    Still though, I would love to get past this step and on to the 4 month wait for interview,hehehe. I'll keep you posted on this little setback. hope you'll do the same.

    God bless,

    Mike

    CR-1... I-864 seems I didn't send enough info

    in National Visa Center (Dept of State)

    Posted

    Hi....

    My sweety's paperwork has been going very smoothly from the start.

    I sent in the I-864 and thought I would call them to see if it had been reviewed and ok'd.

    Well, it turns out that they want proof of my balance in my bank and checking acct.

    Thing is the 864 form didn't say when the balance was or if it should be an ending balance or beginning balance or anything. Very vague.

    So I glanced through some of my monthly bank statements and decided to put 1000.00 as my answer. I had that for balance on a few statements.

    My question is, are they looking for something more exact? a certain balance from a certain time?

    The nice lady also said I will need a statement from the bank for a year. But my bank doesn't offer those. I have my monthly statements I could use.

    But for what period? up til I sent the 864 to NVC? Prior year? Wow! I'm confused. Never saw anything in the rules or the 864 instructions about this.

    Anyone gone through this or have any input?

    I'm using property assets(Real estate) cuz my business has been extremely slow the last few years because of the economy.

    The lady said there was nothing listed about property assets, Just the proof of balance. So it sounds like everything is good to go except for this one issue

    Thanks for any help.

    DS-230 question can passport copy be B&W

    in National Visa Center (Dept of State)

    Posted · Edited by dims1

    Thanks Michael,

    Nice to have folks like you here at VJ to help us out.

    I was looking at your timeline interesting how I've been 7 to 10 days behind you throught this process.

    I even married Lorna in Cebu middle of May. Shortly after you were married.

    Good luck to you. Hey maybe Lorna will see Milahjean somewhere along the way to her visa :-)

    By the way.... great idea about the "sturdy ziplocs"

    Where do you get those? What are they normally used for?

    Take care,

    Mike

    "ATTACH" cover sheet to DS-230 ???

    in National Visa Center (Dept of State)

    Posted

    By "attach" in Jame's shortcuts.... does that mean staple or just paperclip the Cover Sheet to the DS-230 1&2?

    And if its ok to staple, can I staple all three things(coversheet 230-1 & 230-2) together? Then I can paperclip all the other things together into one bundle.

    Thought I would ask since stapling was a big "no no" at CSC. :lol:

    Thanks once again for all the great help here at VJ!! :thumbs:

    Mike (F)

    James shortcut question

    in National Visa Center (Dept of State)

    Posted

    Thanks simple_male!

    Thanks Bradyvicki except what you said was a little confusing.

    your first paragraph said:

    "#2 - if the I-130 has been generated"

    Did you mean I-230?

    And in your 2nd paragraph you said:

    "my IV Fee payment had been received and to expect a I-230 to be processed in 10-14 days"

    Did you mean generated instead of processed? :-) Thanks though I think I understand.

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