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    Syrian Fiance... Where would she interview!

    in US Embassy and Consulate Discussion

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    If it's a valid K1 they aren't gonna reject you. My nieghbor's husband is Syrian and he came on CR1 and did his interview in Beirut, but he was living there. I thought Amman was the de facto embassy for Syria. When I wrote them to get my husband's case transfered there from Sana'a they told me no - because they were too busy with Syrian load. (He was staying in Amman at the time). I can't imagine then denying your fiance at the airport in Amman if she has a valid interview letter for the appointment. They know Syrians have to interview somewhere. Try writing in the Middle East forum on here. You'll be fine - it will all work out. If I can get my fiance out of Yemen - you can get your fiancee from Syria. Good luck!

    Question about age with K-1

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

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    There is a lady on the board mimi something that went through Amman that is older than her husband and can speak to her experience.

    There are a lot of other things to consider when marrying into such a different culture that I'd be happy to share that I've learned from being married to someone from Yemen. ( similar but not totally the same cultures)

    Question about age with K-1

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

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    It's not culturally normal for a Saudi to marry an older woman, but your age is rather close and shouldn't be a problem. You are both around college age / the same peer grouping. Some of the cases that get flagged are an older American women like 50 with a 19 year old Arab. That will be scrutinized more heavily. My husband came over from Yemen on a K-1 and he is 9 years older. We had a long go at it 2.5 years to get the visa but he's here now and we are happy.

    Tourist visa during nvc process

    in Tourist Visas

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    If it makes you feel better many of us on this forum were without our significant others for 5-6 years. It is the worst. And can be misraeble. But if you are patient it will work out for you. My fiance at the time wasn't granted a visa to come before the fiance visa and it was heartbreaking. In fact, there were a lot of heartbreaking moments. But, the good thing is things end, including seasons like the one you are in. When you are in America with your spouse, you will forget all the hard times and it will feel like a distant memory. Be patient. You will get through. I know this is not directly related to your question, but I did want to speak up about your need to save your marraige. Even if you don't get this tourist visa, you can still make it through.

    Getting discouraged looking for work

    in Working & Traveling During US Immigration

    Posted

    My husband took the written drivers test in Arabic here in Georgia. It did take him 3 times to pass though - because the signs are in English. Also one of my Iraqi neighbors gave him a cheat sheet on how to pass the test. They pass this from person to person to new people that get resettled here. If you know any recently resettled Iraqis maybe they will give you a CA version. I almost bet it's the same thing. My husband still isn't working either. He's in full time ESL and in a job training program for immigrants to learn a trade. My husband's itching to work, and I'm stressing to him that he has to learn English and drive ( have a car) before he can get a job. Best of luck!!! I would try to get him driving as soon as you can - get the learners permit, and then have a friend tesch him. Me teaching my husband how to drive ... Not my finest moments :)

    AOS FROM K1 - Medical Question

    in Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from K1 and K3 Family Based Visas

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    Hi,

    I am filling out AOS paperwork for my husband who came on a K1 and I'm stumped.

    In order, not to do a new medical, the one done in a foriegn country can't be more than a year old.

    My situation is, my fiance was in a long AP process before he was issued his visa, and we ended up renewing his medical. The embassy decided they didn't need the new one, so his visa was issued on his medical that now was done in March 2014 - a year ago. Since, we did the new medical in November, does that mean we're good, or should we do a new exam? I don't know if the newer results were added to our file.

    K-1 No meeting in person- only hope- Fiance in Gaza

    in Middle East and North Africa

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    One day at a time girl. With this embassy I imagine he will face some extra scrutiny - if you want this to be a long term thing there's no sense in not doing it right. Take time to build your case, try to visit each other. I would not apply without having met. That is a bad idea. I would also seek to build a relationship with his family, so that if you do want to pursue a marraige that you can have a happy one. It could be looked at him using you for a visa if you don't do this right. You are guilty until proven innocent according to the embassy in this case.

    Interviews in San'a, Yemen

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    I know this does not help either of you, but just for public knowledge - a fiance visa is faster to get from Yemen than a CR1. But most Yemenis will not do this since it is against cultural norms - but maybe it will help someone else.

    It also looks like the embassy updated their site today with much clearer guidelines. They say it can talk up to a year or years after Case Complete for CR1 visas to get an interview.

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