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Comments like that shouldn't bother you if you're secure enough in your relationship. The fact that you're seeking advice about what other people say or think about your marriage should allude to a deeper issue. Maybe you yourself have doubts about him or his intentions perhaps??? Otherwise you should be able to just brush it off and be happy despite what everyone else is saying. Right?

Comments like that shouldn't bother you if you're secure enough in your relationship. The fact that you're seeking advice about what other people say or think about your marriage should allude to a deeper issue. Maybe you yourself have doubts about him or his intentions perhaps??? Otherwise you should be able to just brush it off and be happy despite what everyone else is saying. Right?

If your wife is in India, you don't have to file I-485. What you need is I-130.
I-485 is for people who are already in the USA to File for Adjustment of Status

Include ALL children and check the box that they are not applying with you.

An attorney can file a notice of entry of appearance or form G-28 in relation to an application before USCIS. Once that is filed and USCIS is informed that an attorney is retained any mail or info relating to the case will be sent to both you and your attorney.

You have two choices:
(i) Have your husband mail/overnight it to you.
(ii) Obtain a transportation letter from the US embassy in your country which will act as a one-time document to let you re-enter the US.
Given that it can often take 2-3 weeks to set up an appointment for (ii), (i) is probably what you want to go with.
You will not be allowed to board the plane without either your green card or the transportation letter.

Abandonment is not a cause for Annulment. At most, the abandoned spouse can claim for legal separation on grounds of abandonment which does not sever the marriage ties, hence, prevents either from remarrying. Grounds for annulment must exist prior or at the time of marriage and they are exclusive (see EO 209. Art. 45).
If you are serious about annulment and do not want to spend too much on the process, I suggest that you have your fiancé consult with the local Public Attorney's Office at CDO. They can assist in most types of cases for indigent (or clients within a certain income bracket) for free. Even if they refuse to take on your case they will be able to give you a sound advice or refer you to a reputable attorney that will not charge you an arm and a leg.
I've practiced family law for a few years in Manila and I know how tough annulments can be. The rates of acceptance depends on the experience and expertise of your attorney. On average an attorney will charge 150-300K just as an acceptance fee and could charge separately per appearance (at a going rate of 1,500-3,000 per hearing). Some also charge separately for pleadings. It is not chump change and those that charge bargain prices may not be competent enough to handle your case. I suggest you do your research and find someone you can trust to handle your case well.

Visas issued from other countries and a pattern of leaving her home country and returning can be considered an advantage in getting a US tourist visa approved.

"Violating conditions of original visa" is not one of the reasons they deny AP entrance, so let's not spread that rumor around.

Neither. It is the POE date. Here is what it says at the NVC site:
If you have been married for less than two years when your foreign citizen spouse enters the United States on an immigrant visa, his or her permanent resident status is considered “conditional.” The immigrant visa is a conditional resident (CR) visa, not an immediate relative (IR) visa.

Well, if you chose to leave the US you will abandon your residence status and GC. You can still travel to the US using your B1 as long as it is still valid and has not expired. Having issued a K1 and gone through the process does not revoke the B visa. As long as it remains valid you can use it to travel to the US.

Congratulations! Expect to get the GC in about a weeks time. There will be a separate notice for the petitioner notifying him of the approval of the petition. They'll all come in the mail around the same time.

Interstate travel is not restricted for anyone with a pending AOS petition. AP is likewise not required. For your peace of mind, you might want to wait for NOA receipt before you book a flight. This will be your proof that you have a pending AOS petition. Otherwise, none of the airlines or airport securities ask for your passport or visa. You only get inspected at a POE coming from an international port, so no need to worry.

There is a waiver available for crimes involving moral turpitude, so I'm not sure why lawyers have told you there isn't. Seeking any other visa type isn't going to get you anywhere due to his inadmissibility.
Find better lawyers than you have and pursue an I-601 waiver of his inadmissibility; that is literally your only option, other than you moving to the UK.
I also doubt prayer is going to get you anywhere.
As stated above, posting over at http://immigrate2us.net would be a great first step, to get some information regarding filing an I-601 waiver.

Getting his records sealed does not help as the crimes must be reported . The form states have you EVER been arrested or convicted. Trying to hide this will only add misrepresentation to your woes and further bar him from the US. A few years back a single drug charge was a lifetime ban and now that can be overcome for pot.
Go over to immigrate2us.net they are the website for troubled immigration paths. You may be able to get a waiver but maybe not people there will know better. Otherwise you are stuck moving there or living apart.

Yours should be a straightforward case of AOS. Even overstays are forgiven for USC spouses that file AOS within the US. Note that you cannot leave the country while your petition is pending. Good luck!

Note that this involves a conviction for a violation of a state criminal law, which does not apply to OP since she has yet to be convicted.

I wish you had gone back to court to have the MPO set aside when you two were trying to make things work. It's too late now since you've already been arrested and gone to jail for it. On the bright side, the detail you mentioned about you and him being intimate and still seeing each other while the MPO was in place could be a possible defense. Make sure you tell your lawyer all that so he can mount a good defense for you when you are called to court. As I've said, it is not the end of the world. You can get possible negative immigration consequences for this or you may not. It all depends on how the case against you pans out. I'd ask for more details but it really is best that a knowledgeable attorney counsel you about your options now. Good luck and I hope things work out for the best.

Note that this involves a conviction for a violation of a state criminal law, which does not apply to OP since she has yet to be convicted.

What was the charge when you were put to jail? I am assuming from your post that this is a DV. In most cases when a DV charge is filed a standing mandatory protection order/MPO is also issued, which orders the other party to stay away from the victim (& deposit firearms) pending the case. A conviction for a crime (excluding minor offenses) usually carries immigration consequences. In your case, it seems like the case is still pending which means there is yet to be a conviction. Getting jail time does not automatically disqualify you from immigration benefits absent a conviction.
I suggest you consult with your lawyer and discuss with him the possible effects of the case. He could advise you properly on what to do and how to resolve your issue so that you do not incur negative immigration consequences. In some cases, the City/Public Attorney can negotiate a plea deal that will allow you to avoid these consequenses (e.g. deferred judgements). Being charged and jailed does not automatically mean the end of your immigration journey. Good luck!

"Charged" is different from conviction. You can be charged of anything but having that proven according to the standard of proof is a different thing. Besides, there are a million ways to avoid getting a judgement of conviction. Plea bargaining is one and often allows the charge to stay out of your record so you can avoid possible immigration consequences. Every accused is innocent until proven guilty and insinuating that OP is immediately f***** for having been arrested for violating the mpo is cruel.

Note that this involves a conviction for a violation of a state criminal law, which does not apply to OP since she has yet to be convicted.

Sorry that you learned of your husband's true colors late. Be thankful that it isn't too late and that you are alive, well and are able to move on from this. I don't think situations like these are specific to Nigerian men. There are violent and malevolent people out there no matter where they come from. Immigration issues force some of us to hurry and take leaps before truly getting to know the people we're committing with and most do end up with buyer's remorse. It doesn't always turn out like that though. There are quite a lot of us that also end up with happy endings. You just can't know and that is always the risk with life amongst all things.

Sorry that you learned of your husband's true colors late. Be thankful that it isn't too late and that you are alive, well and are able to move on from this. I don't think situations like these are specific to Nigerian men. There are violent and malevolent people out there no matter where they come from. Immigration issues force some of us to hurry and take leaps before truly getting to know the people we're committing with and most do end up with buyer's remorse. It doesn't always turn out like that though. There are quite a lot of us that also end up with happy endings. You just can't know and that is always the risk with life amongst all things.

Agree 100% OP. Sweeping generalizations are just unfair and discriminatory. No one should claim one fact to be true of all (or class of group) without knowing each person's story. Expressing opinions like these only invite conflict which is contrary to the purpose of being in here. VJ is supposed to be a haven for people trying to find answers to immigration questions, find relief in their times of need and desperation--while they reunite with loved ones. Negative opinions and generalizations in the realm of thought should not be shared to incite intrigue or drama. People without anything good to say should just keep it to themselves.