rina120

It's a broken system - however I am reading that for some reason they (and who is they?) have decided to prioritise
K1 cases - these are going through in a few weeks from NAO2 to interview!!!!
like so many we have been stuck at NVC for months while nothing is done on our case -
and now the degrading and ridiculous in these times "medical" to look forward to eventually ... (I'm only surprised they don't still spray us with de-lousing powder...)
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Follow this group, so far is the best one with all the recent cc
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/512491-nvc-filers-september-2014/

updated to say that I was finally approved!!
Filed november 6th in Nebraska and was getting so anxious seeing that most of November was done and then voila! This morning!!
It's a long hard wait that no one but someone who has been through it can understand!
Here's hoping the next steps dont take forever!

Hmm. Interesting point QueenofBlades! Thanks to you and Lost_at_sea for the advice. I'm pretty sure it's a high possibility if my past experiences ahve anything to do with it. I was stunned when Denmark wouldnt marry us because of the Civil Union.
If I pursue CR-1, I can still petition for an exception in Dublin. I looked on the USCIS site and it mentions what types they accept (medical emergency, threats of violence) but it also say that it will consider other exceptions. So I'm hoping for the other! Although hearing that no one has had Consulate Meeting in Ireland since the law changed does hurt.
I will talk with the other half this evening when she gets off work. Here is another question that perhaps someone can help with that will aid in our decision on which one to pursue.
If I start the process in Ireland, do I have to stay in Ireland until complete?
Or should I start the process in the States?
And have people had experiences where their spouses were denied entry into the US while the application is in process? (Provided the evidence of ties to Ireland is provided?)
Thanks again. It's very helpful. There is alot of information out there currently for the gays now that DOMA is overturned, but it is mostly geared towards US Citizens who chose to live in the US and be seperate from their partner.

Hello.
DOMA IS DEAD! YAY!
I saw no section for general questions, so I posted in this forum because DCF is what I hope I can get.
But now I have no idea where to start. It's all so complicated. Please bear with me. I appreciate any advice or suggestions, etc that you may be able to provide.
We are a same sex couple. I am a USC. My wife is Irish. We currently reside in Ireland. I made the choice between love or country. We are not married in Ireland. We have a Civil Union. We were planning on getting married in Canada at the end of august and then having a DCF for the green card. Except Ireland doesnt have a USCIS counter and that is not an option..unless an exception is granted. I have had such difficulty in Ireland finding a job, and honestly, after three years, its affecting my psyche. I am desperate to go back home. Does anyone know how long the lock box applications take? I've seen some up to a year!
One more thing to consider is that I do not think I am able to stay in Ireland for another year. And my wife and I have decided that I will move home without her (And she eventually follows) before I stay another year.
So in my mind here are my options:
Get married in Canada. Write immigration for an exception to the rule under the basis that it was not an option until recently when DOMA was overturned, I chose love over country, living in exile for 3 years, negatively effected my career, finances, mental wellness blah blah blah. Hopefully, you know where I am going with this. BUT...do you think it will work??? Get married in Canada. Mail application from Ireland to the lock box. But how long will this take? Will I have to stay in Ireland until it's granted? Is visiting the US while the application is processing going to be relatively easy once proof of ties to Ireland is shown? (house mortgage, rental lease, job, etc)? Get married in Canada. Go back to the States. apply for green card for her while I am home. DO NOT get married in Canada. Go Back to the states. Apply for Fiance visa. Go that route. Any suggestions as to which route to go that will be quickest? Any other route that I dont know of?
We have no children, we have the finance limit, no trouble with the law. So I think it should be straightforward.
Thanks in advance!! I wish I was home having a 4th of July BBQ instead of freaking out over visa issues