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Please don't take me wrong and I am sorry if I will sound harsh!!
First of all she is not being treated as a slaver but has a very controlling man and I don't know the reasons why he acts like that! But well, she didn't know her man before jumping into marriage? That's one of the reasons I don't agree how easy they make this process for some.
Second, she is a 35 years old woman who works out and make her own money. I know it's not too much to support herself and it's a part time one, but she could live with it without him (Finding a roommate in a cheap neighborhood for instance and etc). I am not saying that living with this money is easy but not impossible. And if she wants she can do some extra work.
And when you ask what to do the answer is SO simple: She should divorce. Apparently she concerns so much about her GC and I am sorry but looking at the whole scenario it LOOKS like she got married to an older man to get her GC and get advantage of his financial situation. I don't know if this man threats her, if so I understand she may be scared but again, she can do something about it.
She is with him because SHE wants, she is old enough to make her own choices. I personally feel bad when I see the topic turning into advices on how to revoke the pre-nup! Really? Why he should pay her money to a healthy young woman with no kids if they divorce, what I think reasonable is to give her part of her monthly money that he ''takes'', nothing else.

Hi,
milimelo, they're just asking for people who successfully changed their interview country to understand a little bit more about it and assess their chances to do so, it's not a matter of having a ''crystal ball'' but experience exchange and that's why we're all here.
Anyways, OP you should contact them asap and please take a look at this forum: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/519781-change-country-interview/
You will find people who went thru the same and maybe it can be a good source.
Good luck.

Well,
Sorry that i will be another one telling you that it doesn't make sense AT ALL.. Don't know if you guys were really desperate to get married or what, but why in the world paying all the fees related to the K1 then? You mentioned you didn't want to get married on a tourist visa, however you could have done it and then returned to Brazil or even getting married in Brazil...But whats so ever. Sorry, I don't know your current situation but apparently you didn't take care of the stuffs you were supposed to: Why not filling for AOS right after getting married or on a reasonable time manner? As of now you could have your AP/EAD...I believe that money was not the issue since you're considering to apply for the CR1 + Returning to Brazil.. Drivers License? Depending on the State you can get a DL before receiving your GC (I got mine as soon as I got here and I still don't have my GC)...And the cold truth: You think that having your Green Card is the magic pass to find a job? I don't know your skills, experience and etc, however finding a job here can take a while (Of course depending on what you're trying to do). And I assume you read the news about Brazil, right? The Economy there is slowing down (I would say it's going downhill) so the money you would be making to help moving out from his parents home would be 4x times lessened, unless you get paid the big bucks and you mentioned you're only 22 so I can't say if you have that much experience to find a job that fulfill your needs that fast and with so many digits compensation. And one more thing: You miss your family (I bet we all do) but you're intend to come back here for good and they won't be moving with you so how does it change?
I can be wrong, judgmental or whatever you can call it, however I think you're trying to spend some time apart to make sure you want to go further with this relationship that costs you so much (Being away from the family, friends and etc). If so, it's okay to have doubts, sometimes a time out is needed so we can organize our thoughts and etc, however being ''bored'' is way to far from a reasonable reason to leave everything behind. Have you ever thought how your CR1 Interview could be if you got asked why you returned to Brazil (I assume they will ask you why, it seems obvious).
Anywhoo, think before making such a move and being sorry later. If you need somebody to talk to you can reach out to me..

Well, I completely understand you. We deal with relationships on a different manner and some people probably don't understand it. To be honest I do thing you're both too young and just started your relationship so I would definitely invest more time on it before moving forward. I would be extremely pi**ed off if my boyfriend use such words because I would get it like: '' I don't care if you're going or not, it won't change a thing '' (Again, some people might not understand but that's how some brazilian girls are and I am one of them)... There is absolutely nothing wrong that he is going to his friends house, I agree with it but just don't like his tone but I am sure he didn't mean to hurt you..Some people are just straight forward like that and it's completely different from the relationships we have in Brazil for most of the times (When we date is pretty much like a marriage), but it doesn't mean he doesn't care.. It took me a while to get used to my now husband, it was weird at first to accept that he is okay with the fact that I was going out with my girlfriends in Brazil and it (You know what I am talking about...In our relationships over there - Not all of them of course - we basically don't do a lot without our b/g friends). And you need to think if thats the life you want for yourself because for a couple of months (Or even more) you won't have a lot to do and you will be basically staying home waiting for him and if he gets home later it will probably get you frustrated because he will be pretty much your only person you will be interacting with for a while... If I were you I would wait a little bit more and see how y'all deal with the distance (Sometimes it's good because you have time to think, missing each other - or not - can give y'all a clue if you want that kind of commitment)..

Well, I completely understand you. We deal with relationships on a different manner and some people probably don't understand it. To be honest I do thing you're both too young and just started your relationship so I would definitely invest more time on it before moving forward. I would be extremely pi**ed off if my boyfriend use such words because I would get it like: '' I don't care if you're going or not, it won't change a thing '' (Again, some people might not understand but that's how some brazilian girls are and I am one of them)... There is absolutely nothing wrong that he is going to his friends house, I agree with it but just don't like his tone but I am sure he didn't mean to hurt you..Some people are just straight forward like that and it's completely different from the relationships we have in Brazil for most of the times (When we date is pretty much like a marriage), but it doesn't mean he doesn't care.. It took me a while to get used to my now husband, it was weird at first to accept that he is okay with the fact that I was going out with my girlfriends in Brazil and it (You know what I am talking about...In our relationships over there - Not all of them of course - we basically don't do a lot without our b/g friends). And you need to think if thats the life you want for yourself because for a couple of months (Or even more) you won't have a lot to do and you will be basically staying home waiting for him and if he gets home later it will probably get you frustrated because he will be pretty much your only person you will be interacting with for a while... If I were you I would wait a little bit more and see how y'all deal with the distance (Sometimes it's good because you have time to think, missing each other - or not - can give y'all a clue if you want that kind of commitment)..

Well,
Sorry that i will be another one telling you that it doesn't make sense AT ALL.. Don't know if you guys were really desperate to get married or what, but why in the world paying all the fees related to the K1 then? You mentioned you didn't want to get married on a tourist visa, however you could have done it and then returned to Brazil or even getting married in Brazil...But whats so ever. Sorry, I don't know your current situation but apparently you didn't take care of the stuffs you were supposed to: Why not filling for AOS right after getting married or on a reasonable time manner? As of now you could have your AP/EAD...I believe that money was not the issue since you're considering to apply for the CR1 + Returning to Brazil.. Drivers License? Depending on the State you can get a DL before receiving your GC (I got mine as soon as I got here and I still don't have my GC)...And the cold truth: You think that having your Green Card is the magic pass to find a job? I don't know your skills, experience and etc, however finding a job here can take a while (Of course depending on what you're trying to do). And I assume you read the news about Brazil, right? The Economy there is slowing down (I would say it's going downhill) so the money you would be making to help moving out from his parents home would be 4x times lessened, unless you get paid the big bucks and you mentioned you're only 22 so I can't say if you have that much experience to find a job that fulfill your needs that fast and with so many digits compensation. And one more thing: You miss your family (I bet we all do) but you're intend to come back here for good and they won't be moving with you so how does it change?
I can be wrong, judgmental or whatever you can call it, however I think you're trying to spend some time apart to make sure you want to go further with this relationship that costs you so much (Being away from the family, friends and etc). If so, it's okay to have doubts, sometimes a time out is needed so we can organize our thoughts and etc, however being ''bored'' is way to far from a reasonable reason to leave everything behind. Have you ever thought how your CR1 Interview could be if you got asked why you returned to Brazil (I assume they will ask you why, it seems obvious).
Anywhoo, think before making such a move and being sorry later. If you need somebody to talk to you can reach out to me..

Well,
Sorry that i will be another one telling you that it doesn't make sense AT ALL.. Don't know if you guys were really desperate to get married or what, but why in the world paying all the fees related to the K1 then? You mentioned you didn't want to get married on a tourist visa, however you could have done it and then returned to Brazil or even getting married in Brazil...But whats so ever. Sorry, I don't know your current situation but apparently you didn't take care of the stuffs you were supposed to: Why not filling for AOS right after getting married or on a reasonable time manner? As of now you could have your AP/EAD...I believe that money was not the issue since you're considering to apply for the CR1 + Returning to Brazil.. Drivers License? Depending on the State you can get a DL before receiving your GC (I got mine as soon as I got here and I still don't have my GC)...And the cold truth: You think that having your Green Card is the magic pass to find a job? I don't know your skills, experience and etc, however finding a job here can take a while (Of course depending on what you're trying to do). And I assume you read the news about Brazil, right? The Economy there is slowing down (I would say it's going downhill) so the money you would be making to help moving out from his parents home would be 4x times lessened, unless you get paid the big bucks and you mentioned you're only 22 so I can't say if you have that much experience to find a job that fulfill your needs that fast and with so many digits compensation. And one more thing: You miss your family (I bet we all do) but you're intend to come back here for good and they won't be moving with you so how does it change?
I can be wrong, judgmental or whatever you can call it, however I think you're trying to spend some time apart to make sure you want to go further with this relationship that costs you so much (Being away from the family, friends and etc). If so, it's okay to have doubts, sometimes a time out is needed so we can organize our thoughts and etc, however being ''bored'' is way to far from a reasonable reason to leave everything behind. Have you ever thought how your CR1 Interview could be if you got asked why you returned to Brazil (I assume they will ask you why, it seems obvious).
Anywhoo, think before making such a move and being sorry later. If you need somebody to talk to you can reach out to me..

Well,
Sorry that i will be another one telling you that it doesn't make sense AT ALL.. Don't know if you guys were really desperate to get married or what, but why in the world paying all the fees related to the K1 then? You mentioned you didn't want to get married on a tourist visa, however you could have done it and then returned to Brazil or even getting married in Brazil...But whats so ever. Sorry, I don't know your current situation but apparently you didn't take care of the stuffs you were supposed to: Why not filling for AOS right after getting married or on a reasonable time manner? As of now you could have your AP/EAD...I believe that money was not the issue since you're considering to apply for the CR1 + Returning to Brazil.. Drivers License? Depending on the State you can get a DL before receiving your GC (I got mine as soon as I got here and I still don't have my GC)...And the cold truth: You think that having your Green Card is the magic pass to find a job? I don't know your skills, experience and etc, however finding a job here can take a while (Of course depending on what you're trying to do). And I assume you read the news about Brazil, right? The Economy there is slowing down (I would say it's going downhill) so the money you would be making to help moving out from his parents home would be 4x times lessened, unless you get paid the big bucks and you mentioned you're only 22 so I can't say if you have that much experience to find a job that fulfill your needs that fast and with so many digits compensation. And one more thing: You miss your family (I bet we all do) but you're intend to come back here for good and they won't be moving with you so how does it change?
I can be wrong, judgmental or whatever you can call it, however I think you're trying to spend some time apart to make sure you want to go further with this relationship that costs you so much (Being away from the family, friends and etc). If so, it's okay to have doubts, sometimes a time out is needed so we can organize our thoughts and etc, however being ''bored'' is way to far from a reasonable reason to leave everything behind. Have you ever thought how your CR1 Interview could be if you got asked why you returned to Brazil (I assume they will ask you why, it seems obvious).
Anywhoo, think before making such a move and being sorry later. If you need somebody to talk to you can reach out to me..

Hi, let's go. I just had my interview in march this year:
1. Your fiancé is brazilian, right? If so I assume all his documents are in portuguese and if so, NO translation at all is necessary for the interview. As you read documents in english OR portuguese doesn't require any translation. However there is a tip thinking ahead: Birth certificate must be translated into english for the Adjustment of Status NOT K1 Interview.
2. Yes, reports can be gathered online and that's how I did. I mention that in Brazil some States do not have an online option and the applicant should get it from the police site or whatever. I assume your fiancé can get it online and if so it's perfect, no problem at all. Usually the Federal Report expires in 90 days and State Report in 6 or 4 months. I got all my reports a week before the interview or closer. To be safe just get a little bit before because we never know if we will have system glitches or stuffs like that. Once you get them online you don't need to do anything about it, they have verification codes and they can check it's legitimacy.
3. After NOA2 (I would say 15 days to be safe) you can call NVC and get your case number which will start with RDJ. To provide you the case number they will ask your USCIS receipt number, your and beneficiary dob. You don't need the RDJ number to fill out the DS 160. While filling the DS you will be asked the case number and you can add your USCIS receipt number, there is no problem at all with it and people are used to do so. In Brazil we DO NOT schedule the interview, they will assign you a date and send you the date and further instructions (Portuguese and English) for you and the beneficiary, so you can fill the DS-160 whenever you want BEFORE your interview of course. Later on the beneficiary SHOULD receive an interview letter at her residency (I say SHOULD because sometimes they never get this letter due to delivery issues and etc, however it's NOT a problem). My letter got at my house something like 2 weeks and a half after they contacted me via e-mail. The letter itself has nothing different from the e-mail they sent you, except the fact they add the visa type or something like that (We know it's K1 but they call K1-BRL). DS-260 is not an online form, it's a paper form that you fill PART 1 and take with you to the interview, nothing else. Some people say you need to sign the form there but you can sign before (I completely forget to sign mine and they didn't ask me too so I gave them a no signed form and everything went fine).
4. In Brazil we don't pay anything related to K1 online, the fee (260USD if I am not mistaken - They will let you know). Everything will be collected there before your interview. It's one fee.
5. Medical: I don't know where the beneficiary will have his medical done (RJ, MG, SP or Brasília), however it's not recommended to schedule your medical appointment until you know your interview date because they will ask you when it's going to be and additionally they basically control everything according to your interview date (When is the best moment to send the records to the Embassy..The Embassy puts all the records together as well according to interview dates). Once you know when your interview will be you can call the doctor officer and you will receive instructions by email (At least here in Rio). Everything is simple and straight forward: You will know what shots you need and exams as well (VDRL and Lung X-Ray for K1) and they need to be taken BEFORE the interview but everything can be done in the same day. Generally people who travel for their medical appointment have the x-ray and VDRL done at the same day of their interview. Usually people take care of their shots before and for free (dT, Influenza, Varicella* and MMR) - Varicella* is not for free for adults, however if had chicken pox before you don't need the shot (I don't know if other doctors request proofs but not in Rio). If you have all your previous records proving you took MMR, dT and Varicella you don't need to worry about it, however I guess that dT needs to be reinforced (Not sure, please check with the doctor). Influenza is the current year one. I know that in Brazil they just started the 2015 shots. When I had my appointment they didn't have the 2015 influenza and he just checked it was not the season for that shot and everything was fine. Exams and shots are not handled at the doctor officer (At least in RIO). The instructions will describe where you need to have your exams (Again, talking about RIO) and shots you can take wherever you want, you just need the records. The truth behind it is that the vaccination is NOT a K-1 requirement but required for the AOS. If you don't have any shot you will get your K1 (Of course if approved), however he will give you the paper as INCOMPLETE and you will need to take care of it in the States before the AOS (I recommend taking it in Brazil since it's free* - Except varicella). I like to highlight that the varicella shots are generally taken in 2 doses and depending where it's taken the second dose (Reinforcement) is taken 3 months after the first one (I went to Prophylaxis Lab and second dose was taken 1 month after the first one - 150 BRL each dose).
6. Interview you need 2 passport style pictures (Oh Gosh, 2 or 3? I forgot but you can check the instructions online as well) and medical appointment we don't need passport style pictures but 3x4 (Smaller) and I don't remember exactly how many but I guess we need 6. Generally when we take 3x4 pictures it comes on a 8 pictures combo so you will be fine!

Hi,
I am really sorry about your situation and feel really frustrated that he didn't care you were changing your whole life to come to the US and start over. Nobody changes plans just because a library card, so I believe he somehow didn't want this relationship anymore and has been a coward to tell you before your big move. Keep in mind that y'all just started the ''real life'' together and by now y'all should be living the best of it: When you count the seconds to have your husband back home, when he supports you, make you feel welcome and comfortable and etc. You're not having any of this by now so can you picture your future? Sorry, but I don't see it getting any better. I know it's hard to give up on somebody you love (Even though he is showing you he doesn't deserve your love), going back home can be hurtful because we somehow feel we failed, there will be questions from friends, family, coworkers and etc. But the sooner the best and for sure you don't deserve living like because these situations generally end up with one letting him/herself go and that would be you! It might sound a little revenge but if I were you I would just pack my stuffs and leave without even talking to him just to prove you don't need his *** for anything and you do great by your own!!
Good luck!!

Hi,
I am really sorry about your situation and feel really frustrated that he didn't care you were changing your whole life to come to the US and start over. Nobody changes plans just because a library card, so I believe he somehow didn't want this relationship anymore and has been a coward to tell you before your big move. Keep in mind that y'all just started the ''real life'' together and by now y'all should be living the best of it: When you count the seconds to have your husband back home, when he supports you, make you feel welcome and comfortable and etc. You're not having any of this by now so can you picture your future? Sorry, but I don't see it getting any better. I know it's hard to give up on somebody you love (Even though he is showing you he doesn't deserve your love), going back home can be hurtful because we somehow feel we failed, there will be questions from friends, family, coworkers and etc. But the sooner the best and for sure you don't deserve living like because these situations generally end up with one letting him/herself go and that would be you! It might sound a little revenge but if I were you I would just pack my stuffs and leave without even talking to him just to prove you don't need his *** for anything and you do great by your own!!
Good luck!!

Hi, let's go. I just had my interview in march this year:
1. Your fiancé is brazilian, right? If so I assume all his documents are in portuguese and if so, NO translation at all is necessary for the interview. As you read documents in english OR portuguese doesn't require any translation. However there is a tip thinking ahead: Birth certificate must be translated into english for the Adjustment of Status NOT K1 Interview.
2. Yes, reports can be gathered online and that's how I did. I mention that in Brazil some States do not have an online option and the applicant should get it from the police site or whatever. I assume your fiancé can get it online and if so it's perfect, no problem at all. Usually the Federal Report expires in 90 days and State Report in 6 or 4 months. I got all my reports a week before the interview or closer. To be safe just get a little bit before because we never know if we will have system glitches or stuffs like that. Once you get them online you don't need to do anything about it, they have verification codes and they can check it's legitimacy.
3. After NOA2 (I would say 15 days to be safe) you can call NVC and get your case number which will start with RDJ. To provide you the case number they will ask your USCIS receipt number, your and beneficiary dob. You don't need the RDJ number to fill out the DS 160. While filling the DS you will be asked the case number and you can add your USCIS receipt number, there is no problem at all with it and people are used to do so. In Brazil we DO NOT schedule the interview, they will assign you a date and send you the date and further instructions (Portuguese and English) for you and the beneficiary, so you can fill the DS-160 whenever you want BEFORE your interview of course. Later on the beneficiary SHOULD receive an interview letter at her residency (I say SHOULD because sometimes they never get this letter due to delivery issues and etc, however it's NOT a problem). My letter got at my house something like 2 weeks and a half after they contacted me via e-mail. The letter itself has nothing different from the e-mail they sent you, except the fact they add the visa type or something like that (We know it's K1 but they call K1-BRL). DS-260 is not an online form, it's a paper form that you fill PART 1 and take with you to the interview, nothing else. Some people say you need to sign the form there but you can sign before (I completely forget to sign mine and they didn't ask me too so I gave them a no signed form and everything went fine).
4. In Brazil we don't pay anything related to K1 online, the fee (260USD if I am not mistaken - They will let you know). Everything will be collected there before your interview. It's one fee.
5. Medical: I don't know where the beneficiary will have his medical done (RJ, MG, SP or Brasília), however it's not recommended to schedule your medical appointment until you know your interview date because they will ask you when it's going to be and additionally they basically control everything according to your interview date (When is the best moment to send the records to the Embassy..The Embassy puts all the records together as well according to interview dates). Once you know when your interview will be you can call the doctor officer and you will receive instructions by email (At least here in Rio). Everything is simple and straight forward: You will know what shots you need and exams as well (VDRL and Lung X-Ray for K1) and they need to be taken BEFORE the interview but everything can be done in the same day. Generally people who travel for their medical appointment have the x-ray and VDRL done at the same day of their interview. Usually people take care of their shots before and for free (dT, Influenza, Varicella* and MMR) - Varicella* is not for free for adults, however if had chicken pox before you don't need the shot (I don't know if other doctors request proofs but not in Rio). If you have all your previous records proving you took MMR, dT and Varicella you don't need to worry about it, however I guess that dT needs to be reinforced (Not sure, please check with the doctor). Influenza is the current year one. I know that in Brazil they just started the 2015 shots. When I had my appointment they didn't have the 2015 influenza and he just checked it was not the season for that shot and everything was fine. Exams and shots are not handled at the doctor officer (At least in RIO). The instructions will describe where you need to have your exams (Again, talking about RIO) and shots you can take wherever you want, you just need the records. The truth behind it is that the vaccination is NOT a K-1 requirement but required for the AOS. If you don't have any shot you will get your K1 (Of course if approved), however he will give you the paper as INCOMPLETE and you will need to take care of it in the States before the AOS (I recommend taking it in Brazil since it's free* - Except varicella). I like to highlight that the varicella shots are generally taken in 2 doses and depending where it's taken the second dose (Reinforcement) is taken 3 months after the first one (I went to Prophylaxis Lab and second dose was taken 1 month after the first one - 150 BRL each dose).
6. Interview you need 2 passport style pictures (Oh Gosh, 2 or 3? I forgot but you can check the instructions online as well) and medical appointment we don't need passport style pictures but 3x4 (Smaller) and I don't remember exactly how many but I guess we need 6. Generally when we take 3x4 pictures it comes on a 8 pictures combo so you will be fine!

You're welcome! Feel free to contact me if you need! And one correction: Item 5 I said that generally VDRL and x-rays are taken at the same day of your interview, but its the same day of your medical appointment (Not interview!). And also I highlight something about it: When people take their exams on the same day of their medical appointment and IF the medical appointment is schedule one day before the interview, keep in mind your records WILL NOT be there for your interview. It's not a problem! If your visa is approved they will wait to issue it once they have all the documents they need. Some people have their medical appointment one week before the interview and sometimes their records don't make on time for the interview and what's the reason for that: The x-ray usually takes up to 3 days to get to the medical office and then he needs to fill out everything, send to the consulate, the consulate needs to receive and process it. So, it can take more than a week! What I did to make sure my records would be there for my interview: I lived in Rio and few miles away from the doctor officer. So I took my exams one week before my medical appointment, which happened one week before my interview!!
Good luck!

Hi, let's go. I just had my interview in march this year:
1. Your fiancé is brazilian, right? If so I assume all his documents are in portuguese and if so, NO translation at all is necessary for the interview. As you read documents in english OR portuguese doesn't require any translation. However there is a tip thinking ahead: Birth certificate must be translated into english for the Adjustment of Status NOT K1 Interview.
2. Yes, reports can be gathered online and that's how I did. I mention that in Brazil some States do not have an online option and the applicant should get it from the police site or whatever. I assume your fiancé can get it online and if so it's perfect, no problem at all. Usually the Federal Report expires in 90 days and State Report in 6 or 4 months. I got all my reports a week before the interview or closer. To be safe just get a little bit before because we never know if we will have system glitches or stuffs like that. Once you get them online you don't need to do anything about it, they have verification codes and they can check it's legitimacy.
3. After NOA2 (I would say 15 days to be safe) you can call NVC and get your case number which will start with RDJ. To provide you the case number they will ask your USCIS receipt number, your and beneficiary dob. You don't need the RDJ number to fill out the DS 160. While filling the DS you will be asked the case number and you can add your USCIS receipt number, there is no problem at all with it and people are used to do so. In Brazil we DO NOT schedule the interview, they will assign you a date and send you the date and further instructions (Portuguese and English) for you and the beneficiary, so you can fill the DS-160 whenever you want BEFORE your interview of course. Later on the beneficiary SHOULD receive an interview letter at her residency (I say SHOULD because sometimes they never get this letter due to delivery issues and etc, however it's NOT a problem). My letter got at my house something like 2 weeks and a half after they contacted me via e-mail. The letter itself has nothing different from the e-mail they sent you, except the fact they add the visa type or something like that (We know it's K1 but they call K1-BRL). DS-260 is not an online form, it's a paper form that you fill PART 1 and take with you to the interview, nothing else. Some people say you need to sign the form there but you can sign before (I completely forget to sign mine and they didn't ask me too so I gave them a no signed form and everything went fine).
4. In Brazil we don't pay anything related to K1 online, the fee (260USD if I am not mistaken - They will let you know). Everything will be collected there before your interview. It's one fee.
5. Medical: I don't know where the beneficiary will have his medical done (RJ, MG, SP or Brasília), however it's not recommended to schedule your medical appointment until you know your interview date because they will ask you when it's going to be and additionally they basically control everything according to your interview date (When is the best moment to send the records to the Embassy..The Embassy puts all the records together as well according to interview dates). Once you know when your interview will be you can call the doctor officer and you will receive instructions by email (At least here in Rio). Everything is simple and straight forward: You will know what shots you need and exams as well (VDRL and Lung X-Ray for K1) and they need to be taken BEFORE the interview but everything can be done in the same day. Generally people who travel for their medical appointment have the x-ray and VDRL done at the same day of their interview. Usually people take care of their shots before and for free (dT, Influenza, Varicella* and MMR) - Varicella* is not for free for adults, however if had chicken pox before you don't need the shot (I don't know if other doctors request proofs but not in Rio). If you have all your previous records proving you took MMR, dT and Varicella you don't need to worry about it, however I guess that dT needs to be reinforced (Not sure, please check with the doctor). Influenza is the current year one. I know that in Brazil they just started the 2015 shots. When I had my appointment they didn't have the 2015 influenza and he just checked it was not the season for that shot and everything was fine. Exams and shots are not handled at the doctor officer (At least in RIO). The instructions will describe where you need to have your exams (Again, talking about RIO) and shots you can take wherever you want, you just need the records. The truth behind it is that the vaccination is NOT a K-1 requirement but required for the AOS. If you don't have any shot you will get your K1 (Of course if approved), however he will give you the paper as INCOMPLETE and you will need to take care of it in the States before the AOS (I recommend taking it in Brazil since it's free* - Except varicella). I like to highlight that the varicella shots are generally taken in 2 doses and depending where it's taken the second dose (Reinforcement) is taken 3 months after the first one (I went to Prophylaxis Lab and second dose was taken 1 month after the first one - 150 BRL each dose).
6. Interview you need 2 passport style pictures (Oh Gosh, 2 or 3? I forgot but you can check the instructions online as well) and medical appointment we don't need passport style pictures but 3x4 (Smaller) and I don't remember exactly how many but I guess we need 6. Generally when we take 3x4 pictures it comes on a 8 pictures combo so you will be fine!

Yup, my bad! USCIS, sorry just got caught with NVC but it's actually USCIS.

Hi,
Like everything here in US it always depends on who you get to. I was able to change my name with me certified marriage certificate. First the young lady refused to do so because she told me I had to let ''Immigration'' knows about my marriage and I said it didn't make sense, explained the K1 process and eventually she changed my name on it mainly because I was backed up with SS info. Just tell them it wouldn't match your passport because it's your maiden name and that's what's the K1 Visa means: Entering into the US SINGLE to get married to an US Citizen.
Please check: https://faq.ssa.gov/link/portal/34011/34019/Article/3749/How-do-I-change-or-correct-my-name-on-my-Social-Security-number-card?
Also show the attendant the SS requirements: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber/ss5doc.htm
As of now you don't have your stamp but make sure to take your AOS I-797 to prove you're currently on the AOS process, don't forget your I-94, EAD, Marriage Certificate, passport and any other kind of ID you have.

Well, I am really surprised on how people are making assumptions about the OP case and feel they have the right to ''fill the hidden lines of his story''. REALLY that he needs to give every little detail (If she went to a hotel, motel, friend's house or whatever?)? It doesn't change the context and he gave enough elements for people to understand the situation and giving useful advices other than questioning if his ex-fiancée went to a 5 starts hotel or a cheap one!



Things happen and sometimes we never know what kind of trouble we are getting ourselves into! It can happen with anyone here. Sometimes we are fully sure we know the person who has been sleeping by our sides for years but no, we don't. We are human beings and all of us are unpredictable! How many cases we have seen here of people deeply in love who applied for visas and suddenly their lives turned out to be something completely different? Well guys, s*** happens so don't assume the OP is joking around! The situation is not easy and I bet it's easy to judge when nobody is walking on his shoes.



OP,



Other than thinking about if she will ever get a Visa again (We never know), I (PERSONAL opinion) would definitely look for legal advice and see what you can do in order not to get accused of something you didn't do. It's not fair to be charged for something you never did (I would fight with all my strengths to prove I am innocent). Nobody here is the Judge to question if you're lying or not and it's the Justice role to investigate. Other users have told you to report the situation to USCIS and please do so but I believe you should definitely take care of the accusation against you!



Good luck.

Well, I am really surprised on how people are making assumptions about the OP case and feel they have the right to ''fill the hidden lines of his story''. REALLY that he needs to give every little detail (If she went to a hotel, motel, friend's house or whatever?)? It doesn't change the context and he gave enough elements for people to understand the situation and giving useful advices other than questioning if his ex-fiancée went to a 5 starts hotel or a cheap one!



Things happen and sometimes we never know what kind of trouble we are getting ourselves into! It can happen with anyone here. Sometimes we are fully sure we know the person who has been sleeping by our sides for years but no, we don't. We are human beings and all of us are unpredictable! How many cases we have seen here of people deeply in love who applied for visas and suddenly their lives turned out to be something completely different? Well guys, s*** happens so don't assume the OP is joking around! The situation is not easy and I bet it's easy to judge when nobody is walking on his shoes.



OP,



Other than thinking about if she will ever get a Visa again (We never know), I (PERSONAL opinion) would definitely look for legal advice and see what you can do in order not to get accused of something you didn't do. It's not fair to be charged for something you never did (I would fight with all my strengths to prove I am innocent). Nobody here is the Judge to question if you're lying or not and it's the Justice role to investigate. Other users have told you to report the situation to USCIS and please do so but I believe you should definitely take care of the accusation against you!



Good luck.

Well, I am really surprised on how people are making assumptions about the OP case and feel they have the right to ''fill the hidden lines of his story''. REALLY that he needs to give every little detail (If she went to a hotel, motel, friend's house or whatever?)? It doesn't change the context and he gave enough elements for people to understand the situation and giving useful advices other than questioning if his ex-fiancée went to a 5 starts hotel or a cheap one!



Things happen and sometimes we never know what kind of trouble we are getting ourselves into! It can happen with anyone here. Sometimes we are fully sure we know the person who has been sleeping by our sides for years but no, we don't. We are human beings and all of us are unpredictable! How many cases we have seen here of people deeply in love who applied for visas and suddenly their lives turned out to be something completely different? Well guys, s*** happens so don't assume the OP is joking around! The situation is not easy and I bet it's easy to judge when nobody is walking on his shoes.



OP,



Other than thinking about if she will ever get a Visa again (We never know), I (PERSONAL opinion) would definitely look for legal advice and see what you can do in order not to get accused of something you didn't do. It's not fair to be charged for something you never did (I would fight with all my strengths to prove I am innocent). Nobody here is the Judge to question if you're lying or not and it's the Justice role to investigate. Other users have told you to report the situation to USCIS and please do so but I believe you should definitely take care of the accusation against you!



Good luck.

Hi,
I am sorry about this. Did you send all the evidences and requested forms? Could they possibly have sent a RFE which never reached your fiancé? Have you ever tried to call USCIS and speak to a Tier 2 to better understand what caused your denial since no letter was sent? I would definitely try to understand the reasons before applying again. Maybe the letter is on its way as well. I have read on VJ that re-applying is faster than trying to make an appeal.
Good luck!!

Hi,
You could also try to get a letter from your Employer stating that you were there as any other normal day. Do you check in-out at work? If so you could ask the logs and things like that to prove you were there so you can take this to the CBP site.

Sorry, but in my opinion he is playing a game to have you doing whatever he wants, believe me, it will get worst and worst and if you play his game. It will put you in a position of low esteem where you will feel your life is all about his selfish behavior. Not going to mention his racism because to me it's so stupid that people still act like that (Especially a guy from DR who apparently has been used to deal with many different cultures). Anyway, he is old enough to make his own choices and let him do whatever he wants. I know it's not easy when we love someone but you have to love yourself and your kid in first place, is it the life you want to live for the rest of your life? Someone getting mad at you because if make spanish mistakes? Fine, he is in the US so speak in English with him tho, wasn't it his choice to move and start a new life there? I get really frustrated when I see people making such a drama about their new lives, every start is hard and we know in advance we are going to a different country, different environment, no friends, family, job... And it's a choice we make, isn't it? If he thought he was going to the US to live with his DR people, I am sorry but he should have stayed there instead.

Sorry, but in my opinion he is playing a game to have you doing whatever he wants, believe me, it will get worst and worst and if you play his game. It will put you in a position of low esteem where you will feel your life is all about his selfish behavior. Not going to mention his racism because to me it's so stupid that people still act like that (Especially a guy from DR who apparently has been used to deal with many different cultures). Anyway, he is old enough to make his own choices and let him do whatever he wants. I know it's not easy when we love someone but you have to love yourself and your kid in first place, is it the life you want to live for the rest of your life? Someone getting mad at you because if make spanish mistakes? Fine, he is in the US so speak in English with him tho, wasn't it his choice to move and start a new life there? I get really frustrated when I see people making such a drama about their new lives, every start is hard and we know in advance we are going to a different country, different environment, no friends, family, job... And it's a choice we make, isn't it? If he thought he was going to the US to live with his DR people, I am sorry but he should have stayed there instead.

Please don't take me wrong and I am sorry if I will sound harsh!!
First of all she is not being treated as a slaver but has a very controlling man and I don't know the reasons why he acts like that! But well, she didn't know her man before jumping into marriage? That's one of the reasons I don't agree how easy they make this process for some.
Second, she is a 35 years old woman who works out and make her own money. I know it's not too much to support herself and it's a part time one, but she could live with it without him (Finding a roommate in a cheap neighborhood for instance and etc). I am not saying that living with this money is easy but not impossible. And if she wants she can do some extra work.
And when you ask what to do the answer is SO simple: She should divorce. Apparently she concerns so much about her GC and I am sorry but looking at the whole scenario it LOOKS like she got married to an older man to get her GC and get advantage of his financial situation. I don't know if this man threats her, if so I understand she may be scared but again, she can do something about it.
She is with him because SHE wants, she is old enough to make her own choices. I personally feel bad when I see the topic turning into advices on how to revoke the pre-nup! Really? Why he should pay her money to a healthy young woman with no kids if they divorce, what I think reasonable is to give her part of her monthly money that he ''takes'', nothing else.

Please don't take me wrong and I am sorry if I will sound harsh!!
First of all she is not being treated as a slaver but has a very controlling man and I don't know the reasons why he acts like that! But well, she didn't know her man before jumping into marriage? That's one of the reasons I don't agree how easy they make this process for some.
Second, she is a 35 years old woman who works out and make her own money. I know it's not too much to support herself and it's a part time one, but she could live with it without him (Finding a roommate in a cheap neighborhood for instance and etc). I am not saying that living with this money is easy but not impossible. And if she wants she can do some extra work.
And when you ask what to do the answer is SO simple: She should divorce. Apparently she concerns so much about her GC and I am sorry but looking at the whole scenario it LOOKS like she got married to an older man to get her GC and get advantage of his financial situation. I don't know if this man threats her, if so I understand she may be scared but again, she can do something about it.
She is with him because SHE wants, she is old enough to make her own choices. I personally feel bad when I see the topic turning into advices on how to revoke the pre-nup! Really? Why he should pay her money to a healthy young woman with no kids if they divorce, what I think reasonable is to give her part of her monthly money that he ''takes'', nothing else.