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You're free to disagree, but I stand by my original point. The immigration process can be intimidating and difficult even for people with full proficiency in English and who are aware of how bureaucratic the US government can be. Anyone who's tried to obtain residency in a foreign country can surely relate. Immigration lawyers often speak English as well as the language of their clienteles, and that is especially true for Spanish in Miami (where the OP is from). Also remember that it is natural for anyone who has had a bad experience with their lawyer to complain about it on here, while those who are satisfied have less reason for sharing their experience because their process went smoothly. That's why I said in my post that if you're going to use a lawyer, make sure it's a GOOD one. That means they are in constant communication with you and don't leave you guessing about what an RFE might have been for and when/if they might have responded to it.
I agree that this site has an abundance of resources even for people with limited proficiency in English. However, that assumes that a) the people who need that help actually FIND this site and b) that they receive the assistance they need from other users.

I would add a word of caution to what everyone is saying here about not using a lawyer: if you are not proficient in English (I say this because your original post was not very well-written), then you may have trouble understanding the K-1 visa process and all of the requirements. In that case, it may be necessary to use a lawyer, but at the very least you should research and find out who are the good ones and who are the bad ones. I'd imagine in a city like Miami you have a lot of both, so it's just a question of identifying which is which.

Human means they make mistakes occasionally or rarely and are not perfect. Incompetent means something much worse. They are not the same thing.
And they might not be master detectives, but that doesn't mean they're good at their jobs, especially the more experienced ones. I don't know why you'd make this assumption. How many have you personally interacted with, by the way?

They will question any timing issue that they are suspicious of. They will question any issue relating to any petition that they are suspicious of. ANY. That does not make them incompetent. It makes them thorough.

The first thing I would do is ask the lawyer to show me the hard copy of the RFE and make sure that they responded appropriately. It seems like every lawyer horror story involves them not responding to an RFE appropriately (or at all). It's unbelievable and inexcusable, really.

The first thing I would do is ask the lawyer to show me the hard copy of the RFE and make sure that they responded appropriately. It seems like every lawyer horror story involves them not responding to an RFE appropriately (or at all). It's unbelievable and inexcusable, really.

The first thing I would do is ask the lawyer to show me the hard copy of the RFE and make sure that they responded appropriately. It seems like every lawyer horror story involves them not responding to an RFE appropriately (or at all). It's unbelievable and inexcusable, really.

They're two separate time periods. Once your fiancée enters the US, the K-1 visa is used up and the 90-day clock for getting married starts ticking.

They're two separate time periods. Once your fiancée enters the US, the K-1 visa is used up and the 90-day clock for getting married starts ticking.

If she enters the US on the VWP with the intent to be anything other than a tourist, that's visa fraud.

One of the biggest misconceptions about the K-1 visa. You do not have 90 days to decide to get married. You have 90 days to GET MARRIED. This is not a try before you buy visa.

I agree that the wording is ambiguous. If it's the case that the period of 90 days after POE will be ending on November 14, keep in mind that a) some states require application for a marriage license a couple days in advance of getting married, and b) Monday is a government holiday.

I agree that the wording is ambiguous. If it's the case that the period of 90 days after POE will be ending on November 14, keep in mind that a) some states require application for a marriage license a couple days in advance of getting married, and b) Monday is a government holiday.

It's related to the site redesign, as many others have said. It has nothing to do with you possibly getting approved next week. If you did, it would be just a coincidence.

I agree that the wording is ambiguous. If it's the case that the period of 90 days after POE will be ending on November 14, keep in mind that a) some states require application for a marriage license a couple days in advance of getting married, and b) Monday is a government holiday.

Ecuador has a reputation on this site for being a difficult country for K-1 visas. Do yourself a favor and search for some threads in the appropriate regional forum and also read the consulate reviews.
Your case might receive further scrutiny because you are second cousins not because marrying your second cousin is illegal, but because of the possibility that you're simply doing a family member a favor instead of truly being in love. Be prepared to prove that your romantic relationship is a legitimate one.
With income below the poverty line, you'll need a co-sponsor. Again, check to make sure the Ecuador consulates allow these, as some consulates do not.
If your girlfriend (fiancée if you're applying for K-1, by the way) is only 20, chances are she has weak ties to her home country, which would make a B-2 visa difficult. But I guess it's worth a try if you don't go the K-1 route.

I had my interview today and half of the people were alone.
However, a girl before me was told that her fiance will have to show up there because she has had a visa canceled in the past. No idea why, but if you have any complications, it might be worth an effort.

The problem is if you don't select a consulate, it chooses the first on the list alphabetically by default. Since there are some countries with more than one possible interview location, in my opinion the site administrators should configure this option so that it can be left blank.

So they're only asking you for passport photos and you're going to send them (another) copy of your passport plus more evidence of meeting in the past two years?
Either I'm not understanding what you're saying, or you're going to get a second RFE in the near future.

You didn't interpret the OP's post correctly. The hard copy was only sent to the lawyer...the OP never received one. That's why everyone is suggesting the OP insist on getting the details regarding the RFE and subsequent response from the lawyer.

Eu também tenho uma pergunta...vocês traduziram os documentos para o inglês porque o consulado pedia mesmo ou só para vocês ficarem mais tranqüilos? No site do consulado diz que eles aceitam tanto em português quanto em inglês.

Thinking down the road a bit, if he can't safely leave the country now, how is receiving a K-1 visa going to lessen the risks he will face? It seems like with such tight restrictions, the visa wouldn't make a difference to the Syrian "government."

Thinking down the road a bit, if he can't safely leave the country now, how is receiving a K-1 visa going to lessen the risks he will face? It seems like with such tight restrictions, the visa wouldn't make a difference to the Syrian "government."

I don't think its harsh.
Its is a valid question and one that is asked many times. The reality is that there isn't anything people can do.
The response from one that you contact all these reps ect is flawed when reality is applied. You can and should contact ONE. Most of you have NEVER ever contacted any of these political operatives in your life and cant even name them without help. Still ok and should be done. Do it the right way. Do what my husband did by using their web site to inform yourself. Ask them to call you. Ask them what their voting record on immigration is. Ask them to explain their ideas for immigration reform. Ask them to contact USCIS on your behalf. Tell them about your inability to accept the situation. Demand they change it for you. Then post the results of that. That will seem harsh when reality indicates they cant do anything and wont call you at all. You will deal with some office staff trained to placate you.
Your senses are working just fine but will do you no good on this subject of immigration. The same immigration that hasn't been reformed for 60 years by these politicians or any that proceeded them. Tell them about your essential ideals. Make them explain. Then post here the results.
I am also an American now. Just as American as you. The difference is I wasnt born to it as you were. I waited and worked for it. I waited 408 days for my visa. I spent 4 years to become a citizen. During that time I worked to be ready for my test. That's reality. I my opinion what happened in my 408 days wasn't fair but it was worth every day.
You said it was unacceptable. My question remains. What are you going to because of that? If its unacceptable what exactly will you do. I learned to accept my situation I can tell you that because there was no choice that made sense.
Your choice is to face the reality or move to the UK until the case is closer to adjudication. Or I suppose you could rely on the advise that indicates you should look for cotton candy clouds and soft music to sooth your emotions.

As everyone else has said, working is working and this would be a terrible idea.
Also note that babysitting is a form of self-employed income, and the minimum yearly amount that requires you to file taxes is $400. It's not the same as regular employees working at a company, for example.