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    pushbrk got a reaction from lady3jane in Entering USA after 2nd wedding anniversary   
    Sometimes USCIS makes a mistake and issues a CR1 card instead of IR1.  That mistake can be corrected.
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    pushbrk got a reaction from Mollie09 in Entering USA after 2nd wedding anniversary   
    Sometimes USCIS makes a mistake and issues a CR1 card instead of IR1.  That mistake can be corrected.
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    pushbrk got a reaction from ViktorS in I-130 after I-129F denied   
    Correct but also understand that processing time is really less than an hour, in terms of petition adjudication.  The rest of the time, your petition is sitting in a box in a dark closet somewhere.  Your previous petition WILL increase what I am referring to as "processing time" above by a few minutes. 
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    pushbrk reacted to USS_Voyager in Entering USA after 2nd wedding anniversary   
    It doesn’t matter. USCIS issues the green card, not CBP. Please note it is the marriage date, which is the date on your marriage certificate, the date that you legally became married, not the wedding date. No one cares about your wedding date.
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    pushbrk reacted to Crazy Cat in Entering USA after 2nd wedding anniversary   
    It's the law........most do know about it.......My wife entered the US via a CR-1 about 30 days prior to our 2 year anniversary.  The officer said "If you had waited 30 days, you would have gotten a 10 year Green Card."
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    pushbrk got a reaction from jagsfl in Copy of marriage book - what qualifies?   
    The Consular Immigrant Visa Unit WILL take it that way because it is in the local language.  USCIS would not.  Two different animals.  Gotta get through USCIS first.
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    pushbrk got a reaction from Nitas_man in Complicated visa situation   
    In a way, it does depend on the country, as in, if the Philippines, if the couple wasn't married when the child is born, the father has no parental rights, so no need for a court order.
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    pushbrk reacted to Nitas_man in Copy of marriage book - what qualifies?   
    Our Indo marriage book is 8 pages.  There is a big paragraph on the first page, no english.  The sections with our information (name, birthday, etc) are in bahasa/english, but the answers on each line such as for example marital status: “Parawan” are not in english.
     
    The page where the certification stamp was placed has a paragraph, signature of an official, and a stamp.   None of that is in english, it is all in Bahasa.  The page with the marriage contract is also in Bahasa.
     
    How could the embassy be telling these filers that DHS will take this in lieu of translation?
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    pushbrk got a reaction from EM_Vandaveer in Complicated visa situation   
    This bothers you because you "assumed" instead of reading and following the I-130 instructions.  File the other two petitions.
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    pushbrk got a reaction from EM_Vandaveer in Complicated visa situation   
    Your natural child will receive citizenship as I described.   The step daughter will not.
     
    You're going to need to file two more I-130 forms.  Don't "assume" anything.  Learn.
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    pushbrk got a reaction from Kris78 in Complicated visa situation   
    Just to note a couple things you may not already understand.  Your children will receive IR2 visa and when they enter the USA with you or after you, then you simply apply for US Passports for them.  They ARE citizens at that point, even though they are not now.  Your wife will get a green card.  Citizenship for her will become an OPTION, in three years.
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    pushbrk got a reaction from Kris78 in Complicated visa situation   
    The above is a good answer.  I'll add some detail.  First, If your income is not continuing from the same source once you are in the USA, then you have zero current income for these forms and unless you've got a lot of cash, you're going to need a qualified joint sponsor.
     
    Complete THREE NEW and CORRECT I-864 forms (one for each immigrant) and TAKE it to the interview.  Yes, take a copy of what you filed regarding taxes or upload it, or both.  Don't count anybody twice on the forms.  Each form is only going to show a household of 4.  Do not list any other family members names as being sponsored.  Each form sponsors ONE person, and lists the others as applicable.  Count your wife as wife on the children's forms, but she is already the sponsored immigrant on her own form.  On each child's form, count only one child and one wife.  The other child is already the sponsored immigrant.  Your household size will then be correct.
     
    Last, if you did not file separate I-130 forms for each immigrant, you're going to need to do that before proceeding further.  HOWEVER, if you do not qualify financially with current income that will continue from the same source and do not have a qualified joint sponsor, put a hold on your process until you go back to the US alone and get a job with qualifying income.  If you are not willing to do that, you can start over when and if you ever do.
     
    Yes, you have complications.  The time to sort out how to deal with them would have been BEFORE filing, not after.  Doesn't sound like a "legal" problem or something you need a lawyer for though.  Lawyers can't change facts.  It's your facts that are causing the complications.
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    pushbrk got a reaction from Unlockable in Complicated visa situation   
    Just to note a couple things you may not already understand.  Your children will receive IR2 visa and when they enter the USA with you or after you, then you simply apply for US Passports for them.  They ARE citizens at that point, even though they are not now.  Your wife will get a green card.  Citizenship for her will become an OPTION, in three years.
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    pushbrk got a reaction from Unlockable in Complicated visa situation   
    The above is a good answer.  I'll add some detail.  First, If your income is not continuing from the same source once you are in the USA, then you have zero current income for these forms and unless you've got a lot of cash, you're going to need a qualified joint sponsor.
     
    Complete THREE NEW and CORRECT I-864 forms (one for each immigrant) and TAKE it to the interview.  Yes, take a copy of what you filed regarding taxes or upload it, or both.  Don't count anybody twice on the forms.  Each form is only going to show a household of 4.  Do not list any other family members names as being sponsored.  Each form sponsors ONE person, and lists the others as applicable.  Count your wife as wife on the children's forms, but she is already the sponsored immigrant on her own form.  On each child's form, count only one child and one wife.  The other child is already the sponsored immigrant.  Your household size will then be correct.
     
    Last, if you did not file separate I-130 forms for each immigrant, you're going to need to do that before proceeding further.  HOWEVER, if you do not qualify financially with current income that will continue from the same source and do not have a qualified joint sponsor, put a hold on your process until you go back to the US alone and get a job with qualifying income.  If you are not willing to do that, you can start over when and if you ever do.
     
    Yes, you have complications.  The time to sort out how to deal with them would have been BEFORE filing, not after.  Doesn't sound like a "legal" problem or something you need a lawyer for though.  Lawyers can't change facts.  It's your facts that are causing the complications.
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    pushbrk got a reaction from EM_Vandaveer in Complicated visa situation   
    Just to note a couple things you may not already understand.  Your children will receive IR2 visa and when they enter the USA with you or after you, then you simply apply for US Passports for them.  They ARE citizens at that point, even though they are not now.  Your wife will get a green card.  Citizenship for her will become an OPTION, in three years.
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    pushbrk got a reaction from EM_Vandaveer in Complicated visa situation   
    I just told you how to complete the forms correctly.  Your liquid assets need to be documented but that should be easy and they are sufficient.
     
    Did you file 3 I-130 forms or just one?  USCIS is not going to evaluate your affidavits of support.  A Consular Officer will.  Take correct affidavits to the interview or send them if requested before.
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    pushbrk got a reaction from EM_Vandaveer in Complicated visa situation   
    The above is a good answer.  I'll add some detail.  First, If your income is not continuing from the same source once you are in the USA, then you have zero current income for these forms and unless you've got a lot of cash, you're going to need a qualified joint sponsor.
     
    Complete THREE NEW and CORRECT I-864 forms (one for each immigrant) and TAKE it to the interview.  Yes, take a copy of what you filed regarding taxes or upload it, or both.  Don't count anybody twice on the forms.  Each form is only going to show a household of 4.  Do not list any other family members names as being sponsored.  Each form sponsors ONE person, and lists the others as applicable.  Count your wife as wife on the children's forms, but she is already the sponsored immigrant on her own form.  On each child's form, count only one child and one wife.  The other child is already the sponsored immigrant.  Your household size will then be correct.
     
    Last, if you did not file separate I-130 forms for each immigrant, you're going to need to do that before proceeding further.  HOWEVER, if you do not qualify financially with current income that will continue from the same source and do not have a qualified joint sponsor, put a hold on your process until you go back to the US alone and get a job with qualifying income.  If you are not willing to do that, you can start over when and if you ever do.
     
    Yes, you have complications.  The time to sort out how to deal with them would have been BEFORE filing, not after.  Doesn't sound like a "legal" problem or something you need a lawyer for though.  Lawyers can't change facts.  It's your facts that are causing the complications.
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    pushbrk got a reaction from geowrian in Complicated visa situation   
    Just to note a couple things you may not already understand.  Your children will receive IR2 visa and when they enter the USA with you or after you, then you simply apply for US Passports for them.  They ARE citizens at that point, even though they are not now.  Your wife will get a green card.  Citizenship for her will become an OPTION, in three years.
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    pushbrk got a reaction from geowrian in Complicated visa situation   
    The above is a good answer.  I'll add some detail.  First, If your income is not continuing from the same source once you are in the USA, then you have zero current income for these forms and unless you've got a lot of cash, you're going to need a qualified joint sponsor.
     
    Complete THREE NEW and CORRECT I-864 forms (one for each immigrant) and TAKE it to the interview.  Yes, take a copy of what you filed regarding taxes or upload it, or both.  Don't count anybody twice on the forms.  Each form is only going to show a household of 4.  Do not list any other family members names as being sponsored.  Each form sponsors ONE person, and lists the others as applicable.  Count your wife as wife on the children's forms, but she is already the sponsored immigrant on her own form.  On each child's form, count only one child and one wife.  The other child is already the sponsored immigrant.  Your household size will then be correct.
     
    Last, if you did not file separate I-130 forms for each immigrant, you're going to need to do that before proceeding further.  HOWEVER, if you do not qualify financially with current income that will continue from the same source and do not have a qualified joint sponsor, put a hold on your process until you go back to the US alone and get a job with qualifying income.  If you are not willing to do that, you can start over when and if you ever do.
     
    Yes, you have complications.  The time to sort out how to deal with them would have been BEFORE filing, not after.  Doesn't sound like a "legal" problem or something you need a lawyer for though.  Lawyers can't change facts.  It's your facts that are causing the complications.
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    pushbrk got a reaction from NikLR in Complicated visa situation   
    The above is a good answer.  I'll add some detail.  First, If your income is not continuing from the same source once you are in the USA, then you have zero current income for these forms and unless you've got a lot of cash, you're going to need a qualified joint sponsor.
     
    Complete THREE NEW and CORRECT I-864 forms (one for each immigrant) and TAKE it to the interview.  Yes, take a copy of what you filed regarding taxes or upload it, or both.  Don't count anybody twice on the forms.  Each form is only going to show a household of 4.  Do not list any other family members names as being sponsored.  Each form sponsors ONE person, and lists the others as applicable.  Count your wife as wife on the children's forms, but she is already the sponsored immigrant on her own form.  On each child's form, count only one child and one wife.  The other child is already the sponsored immigrant.  Your household size will then be correct.
     
    Last, if you did not file separate I-130 forms for each immigrant, you're going to need to do that before proceeding further.  HOWEVER, if you do not qualify financially with current income that will continue from the same source and do not have a qualified joint sponsor, put a hold on your process until you go back to the US alone and get a job with qualifying income.  If you are not willing to do that, you can start over when and if you ever do.
     
    Yes, you have complications.  The time to sort out how to deal with them would have been BEFORE filing, not after.  Doesn't sound like a "legal" problem or something you need a lawyer for though.  Lawyers can't change facts.  It's your facts that are causing the complications.
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    pushbrk got a reaction from uluslarci in documentarily qualified - how long to wait for the appointment?   
    Country specific information would be in the Turkey portal
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    pushbrk got a reaction from uluslarci in documentarily qualified - how long to wait for the appointment?   
    Do your homework.  Check the timelines for Ankara, here on VJ.
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    pushbrk got a reaction from Diane and Chris in Wedding celebration on K1 Visa in a foreign country before filing for legal marriage in the US   
    It won't just "look bad".  K1 is for a fiancee.  A married person cannot be issued a K-1 visa, so it doesn't matter a bit what it looks or smells like.  The visa MUST BE DENIED if you "marry".  Even if you marry outside the US before marrying in the US, that's immigration fraud that can get her deported EVEN  if discovered AFTER becoming a US Citizen.
     
    Yes, even if not a legal marriage, there is such a thing as "too married" for a fiancee visa and "not married enough" for a spouse visa.  Engagement ceremonies in Vietnam are expected.  DO NOT plan for any marriage ceremony OUTSIDE the US until after legally and lawfully married INSIDE US, as required by the terms of the K-1 visa.
     
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    pushbrk got a reaction from geowrian in DCF was an option - did I screw up ?   
    Terrific!  Please keep us posted.  But, a "visa team" is not what you need.  USCIS does not issue visas.  The USCIS Field Office in London would approve your petition and send it to the Immigrant Visa Unit in the Consular Section.  It's two separate agencies of the Government.  I can't imagine the Immigrant Visa Unit (Dept. of State) having any influence on a case with a USCIS Office in the USA.
     
    Please clarify just who you are communicating with in London.
     
    If you ask the wrong people the wrong question, you'll be misled by their answers.
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    pushbrk got a reaction from olle in DCF was an option - did I screw up ?   
    Terrific!  Please keep us posted.  But, a "visa team" is not what you need.  USCIS does not issue visas.  The USCIS Field Office in London would approve your petition and send it to the Immigrant Visa Unit in the Consular Section.  It's two separate agencies of the Government.  I can't imagine the Immigrant Visa Unit (Dept. of State) having any influence on a case with a USCIS Office in the USA.
     
    Please clarify just who you are communicating with in London.
     
    If you ask the wrong people the wrong question, you'll be misled by their answers.
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