
Lauren and Kevin
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Lauren and Kevin reacted to JayJayH in can i travel to my country and comeback to usa after divorce
To put it simply:
Yes, you can, no problem.
Why?
You're a permanent resident of the US. You're allowed to leave the country and return, just like any other permanent resident. Your ex wife thinks she owns you somehow. She doesn't. When you received your 10 year green card, a USCIS adjudicator looked at your case and determined that your marriage was bona fide. Unless you commit a serious crime, or someone has extremely clear evidence that your marriage was fraudulent, your 10 year green card will not be revoked.
A bitter ex wife running to immigration saying "he just married me for a green card!" is not evidence of anything.
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Lauren and Kevin reacted to _Paul&Jesica_ in can i travel to my country and comeback to usa after divorce
You have your green card and have been a resident for 5 years. You are allowed to leave the country for a month and to return. Also, why not file for citizenship now? You are eligible based on 3 years of marriage, or 5 years of being a permanent resident.
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Lauren and Kevin reacted to TBoneTX in Can a possible Volcanic Explosion expedite the process
The advice to move now is prudent. Not even a volcano could force the process to move fast enough to ensure your safety.
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Lauren and Kevin reacted to Boiler in Can a possible Volcanic Explosion expedite the process
If in doubt, expedite.
I would also look into moving.
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Lauren and Kevin got a reaction from trublubu2 in Visa Packet has a tear in it
Go now. Stand your ground at the embassy, you are a USC and this is truly important. Stop the worry completely and go immediately to the Embassy.
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Lauren and Kevin reacted to aurpol in Have I just messed up?
Wow! With your admission of taking drugs before and just recently, your alibi taking the medicine by mistake seems unbelievable or unconvincing now to the doctor. Your world is getting dimmer man! I guess you should have started asking for legal opinions or help from an expert immigration lawyer. I hope you will can still or be able to come out of that gloomy situation you are in (and I hope your wife will still stand by you or will keep hangin on.) Goodluck!
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Lauren and Kevin got a reaction from dmaven in The TSC Fairy
That sounds useful - certainly when we were tracking ours in the TSC using the App, it would have been useful to give this a trial - thanks for letting me know.
(I'm ignoring the hostile comment from StephanieC about not using the site, as I'm a professional software tester and website security tester, so her reaction to a site asking for money that was not completed and fully secure, would not be the same as mine)
I understand this will be a very useful resource and I hope it helps alleviate some of the stress of waiting - this is a great idea !!
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Lauren and Kevin reacted to kamw in Have I just messed up?
More than likely you'll be able to continue the process if you don't screw up the random test within the next year. And if your wife doesn't kill you.
I'd be more scared of the wife than immigration.
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Lauren and Kevin reacted to Shauna&Wael in Have I just messed up?
You're under a microscope of the US government, and you decided it's perfectly fine to smoke up 2 days before your medical? What was your rationale?
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Lauren and Kevin got a reaction from Unshakable Faith in The TSC Fairy
That site looks well dodgy - especially as the contact-us page still has the ipsum-lorem testing text on it. I mean all the updates you get for your status come from going directly to the government sites, so why would you pay them for what is available for free?
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Lauren and Kevin got a reaction from muhkoo in The TSC Fairy
That sounds useful - certainly when we were tracking ours in the TSC using the App, it would have been useful to give this a trial - thanks for letting me know.
(I'm ignoring the hostile comment from StephanieC about not using the site, as I'm a professional software tester and website security tester, so her reaction to a site asking for money that was not completed and fully secure, would not be the same as mine)
I understand this will be a very useful resource and I hope it helps alleviate some of the stress of waiting - this is a great idea !!
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Lauren and Kevin reacted to Marco&Bettina in The TSC Fairy
It seems like a lot of money. Must be some very good data.
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Lauren and Kevin got a reaction from Marco&Bettina in The TSC Fairy
That site looks well dodgy - especially as the contact-us page still has the ipsum-lorem testing text on it. I mean all the updates you get for your status come from going directly to the government sites, so why would you pay them for what is available for free?
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Lauren and Kevin got a reaction from bloopygirl in The TSC Fairy
That site looks well dodgy - especially as the contact-us page still has the ipsum-lorem testing text on it. I mean all the updates you get for your status come from going directly to the government sites, so why would you pay them for what is available for free?
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Lauren and Kevin reacted to olna83 in Interview and Oath Today - My experience
Hi all,
I really need a big cup of frozen yogurt with a bunch of crunchy stuff in it.
My immigration journey was finally over today at 8:45 am in the Newark office (Newark, NJ) when IO told me I'm approved and that the oath ceremony is in a few hours. The appointment was scheduled for 7:30 am so I was in the first group of applicants for a naturalization interview today. The waiting room is fairly big, with 8 windows and three doors. Although about dozen of people was sitting and waiting to be called there was no noise in the room, the clerks quietly and politely kept registering more applicants as those came in. A little before 8 one guy came out of the admin door, he was smiling and said "Welcome to the USCIS office in Newark, you can relax now and have your drinks. The vending machines are in the hall. There's also a cafeteria downstairs. We hold three oath ceremonies today and also give free US flags. So good luck to everyone!". Everyone got cheered up after his words and it all started. My attorney arrived about 8:15. She went over the copy of my N400 and then waved to a few officers she saw behind the windows. I'm sure all these standard things are not interesting to you so I'll start with the details of my case. I was nervously waiting to be called. The concerns were not over the civic test but over my moral character: - I was married twice (first ex-hb sponsored my GC, married for 4 years; second ex-hb is also US citizen but we were married for only 3 months). - I have 4 traffic violations for the last 5 years (cafeteria choice: 2 speeding tickets; driving on red light; improper cell phone usage while operating a vehicle). All is paid but as far as the last one - I didn't show up for the appeal in court as I forgot. I thought it'll be on the driving history. - I'm in installment agreement with the IRS to pay my 2014 balance till August of this year. BUT I PAID IT ALL OUT THE DAY BEFORE THE INTERVIEW. - I changed 5-6 addresses and never notified USCIS about it. There were more short term residences that I don't even remember. - I think that some time 5 years ago I applied online for a federal reserve position and checked off the status US citizen (because there was no choice for green card holders - only visa holder or US citizen). I think.. I don't recall... Anyways, the IO finally called my name, and we walked towards the door. As soon as the officer opened it for us my attorney said "I have G-28", and the office said "No problem". (Note, I decided to bring the attorney basically last minute). The officer is in his 50s, looked very serious... HEAVY South American accent... Although my brain slept only 5 hours it was fast enough to process what he said for the first time so I didn't have to ask to repeat. But let me tell you, if there was someone who doesn't speak and understand English well - he would have a horrible time to communicate with this officer. NO OFFENSE TO THE IO, just saying). He started from asking to raise the right hand and swear to tell the truth..Then he asked for my ID, GC and passport. Then he started discussing the situation with my first name because, as he said, it's confusing. It's translated from my language so it sounds different from what it generally is. I explained all and I said that I want to go by the normal version. So he changed it. Next question he asked is if I was out of country for more than 6 months. I said no. Then he asked if I have any children. I said no. What do I do for living, where I work and for how long (I've been doing accounting for 6 years). Then he asked what company did I work prior to that and where. I explained that I moved to NJ again last year as I got a job here, and before that I lived and worked in Boston. Then he asked how for long I was in Boston before I moved to NJ for the second time? Moved on to the next..,He asked for how long was my first marriage and when we got divorced and whether I have any children. I explained all and said I have no children (note: second question about kids). Then he went to another marriage. "Oh, that was very short. Did you sponsor him a green card?". I said no, he's a U.S. Citizen. (Note: I indicated it on N400). He asked for copies of marriage and divorce certificates for both marriages so he can keep them. "Did you have any children?" (Note: same question third time). I said no. "Were you ever arrested or cited..?". I said I have traffic tickets. "Any DUI?". I said no. Moving on... "Do you owe any taxes?". I said no. (I didn't want to start the story with the installment agreement and that I paid it off just now). Straight question - straight answer. Then he went over the standard list of questions on N400. Then he went to civic questions: - What group of people was brought to the States as slaves? - Why did the colonists fight the British? - Who's the Vice President of the United States? - How many amendments to the Constitution? - What is the highest court in the United States? - Who makes federal laws? Then he asked to read "Who can vote", and then he asked to write "Citizens can vote". "Congratulations, you passed the test, I recommend you for approval". He gave me two pieces of paper to sign and sent back to the waiting room. So I brought a pile of supporting paperwork and copies and he ended up asking only for copies of marriage certificates and divorce decrees. No IRS, no taxes, no tickets, no leases, no proof of bona fide marriage etc. I felt relieved. For a moment, as I was sitting and waiting for the oath, I looked around me and I thought... I'm surrounded by so many different cute happy faces with different skin colors; different languages are striking my ears; and those Indian ladies wearing gorgeous bright outfits walked by like flying butterflies... May be it's the lighting in the room but all seemed so shiny and colorful, so beautiful. I felt like I'm holding the whole world in my hand. Isn't it amazing what this country is like? It's the star-spangled rainbow of cultures, and I'm so lucky to be a part of it! The Oath Ceremony was amazing. The 12 pm group consisted of 55 people representing 30 countries! As they called a country name the person from that country had to stand up and everyone clapped their hands. Once "all countries stood up" we all said the Oath of Allegiance and Pledge of Allegiance. Then we watched a video of Obama's congratulations-speech, photos of immigrants arriving at Ellis Island with the patriotic song in the background. Now it wasn't the same to listen to the anthem. This got so deeply into my heart because I finally listened to it as something that belongs to me as well. I'm happy for all of them, I'm happy for their families and for their babies that were impatiently waiting for the moms-new citizens and crying every five minutes. As far the clothing style of people... Everything from flip flops and beach dresses to formal suits. I was formal because that's my usual style for work, and I like it. But I don't judge people. After all it's the final step that should be joyful. Thank you VJs for all your input and encouraging words! Btw, the picture they put on my certificate is the one I submitted with N400 which is great (not the one they took during biometrics). -
Lauren and Kevin reacted to lala64 in Pay a $265 fee on top of what I paid the usa?
Its almost like marriage for hire...if you don't have money you cant have love.. I think the process is outrageous. I certainly will not debate the issue of bringing another person here to live off tax dollars but sheesh look at what types of BS our government funds...wars etc.. it should be free to file or at least a minimal cost even making the poverty guidelines." if we can afford to take care of our spouses, there should be no cost to bring them here" actually for the work done on my petition all the hours spent waiting, RFE's AP at NVC fees for this that and the other in my fiancés country...If I thought I could ask for a refund I would on the grounds of poor customer service..
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Lauren and Kevin reacted to Penguin_ie in Attorney on the interview
Attorneys at naturalisation interviews are extremely rare. If I was a USCIS officer, and someone with what looked like a very vanilla case came with an atty, I would be suspicious and look at their case very closely. So my recommendation would be to not bring an atty, and if you feel your friend would be offended, maybe have him look at the evidence you plan on bringing for a second set of eyes instead.
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Lauren and Kevin reacted to Deepujhajj in Delay in Delivery of Approved Visas
passport in hand flying tomorrow night wooohooo
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Lauren and Kevin got a reaction from ChasUno in Another warning K1s. Get your shots!
they DEFINITELY will not tick it - here is the final email response to my somewhat lively exchange of views...20th May 2015...
Thank you for your email.
I have discussed this all with the Head nurse and Manager of the practice to confirm what we are saying. Due to the fact that it is a K1 visa, we are in fact unable to tick the ‘completed’ box. This is because the K1 visa is currently NOT an immigrant visa. Therefore under US Immigration regulations we are unable to tick that box for this type of visa.
I’m sorry that this is not what you want to hear, but this is by regulation of the US Immigration.
If you have any further queries please do not hesitate to ask.
Kind regards,
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Lauren and Kevin reacted to TBoneTX in wife cheated on me at last moment
OP, the above might seem to be an outlandish thought, but there's so much truth in it.
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Lauren and Kevin reacted to Greenbaum in Civil Surgeon
We are talking about two different issues here. Yours, and you are right, is if you have all the vaccinations before arriving in the US whereas the beneficiary has completed and received all required vaccinations at SLEC. Then she should follow your instructions.
But, what I am saying is if she is missing vaccination then she will need the DS-3025 transcribed to the I-693 by a CS after she has completed her vaccinations which puts her in compliance. Then she follows a different set of requirements which are the one that I posted.
If she has all the vaccinations then there is no need for a CS and transcribing. It's a waste of money. She sends in her DS-3025 with a copy of the instructions (page 4, section 7c of the I-485 instructions).
As you have said many times, there are misconceptions about the procedure here on VJ, but you cleared that up with your receipt of instructions that you received from an official inquiry you made and hence your answer.
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Lauren and Kevin reacted to smartgreen in Delay in Delivery of Approved Visas
great news for those applying via the US embassy in London
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Lauren and Kevin got a reaction from Unshakable Faith in Basic K-1 Visa Questions for I-129F
It's ok..calm down, deep breath and take your time !
This is very much a walk, not a sprint. The G-325A is NOT for the purpose of determining if you have enough money! - it is saying who you are, and where you have lived, and where you have worked.
Generally you should always be honest and fill out in full then you have no worries.
Click on the "example forms" link ^ up there on your browser, and have a look at real filled in ones
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Lauren and Kevin reacted to TBoneTX in Mrs. T-B. & the Citizenship Test
Background:
We mailed Mrs. T-B.'s N-400 (citizenship) to USCIS last week. I printed the 100 interview questions that USCIS can ask, wrote the answers, and gave them to Mrs. T-B. to study. She stated that she had "looked" at them "a little" during the last couple of days, between Facebook activity and chasing after young Mini-Bone.
As I tucked her into bed tonight (she has resigned herself to my late-night VJ-ing), the conversation went as follows:
Mrs. T-B.: I was looking on-line for "how to remodel your kitchen without money."
T-B.: Shouldn't you have been looking for "how to pass my citizenship test without studying?"
Mrs. T-B. [brightly]: I looked at the answers! Ask me some of the questions!
T-B.: OK... uh, "Who was the Father of our Country?"
Mrs. T-B.: Abraham Lincoln?'
T-B.: No, man.
Mrs. T-B.: Donald... Ronald Reagan?
T-B.: Good guy, but no, man.
Mrs. T-B.: Barack 0bama?
T-B.: [censored]
[silence]
T-B.: Here's a hint: Jorge...
Mrs. T-B.: Jorge Washington! George Washington! He or someone else is on the $5... the $1 bill, right?"
T-B. [invisibly rolling eyes]: Uh, si man.
Mrs. T-B. [undeterred]: Ask me another!
T-B.: OK... uh, "What is one thing that Benjamin Franklin is known for?"
Mrs. T-B.: Oh, I saw this one! He was hit by... hit by... [makes vertical zigzag motion with hand]
T-B. [helpfully]: That thing that happens before thunder?
Mrs. T-B.: Si -- that's it! But I can't remember the word in English.
T-B.: Lightning?
Mrs. T-B.: That's it! He was hit by lightning!
T-B.: What was he doing when he was hit by the lightning?
Mrs. T-B. [blankly]: Uh, mmmm... sitting in his back yard, drinking beer.
T-B.: No, no no... uh, si, man; we'll talk about this one later.
Mrs. T-B.: I know how I can study! You put the answers on an MP3, and in three days, I'll know all of them.
T-B.: All of them?
Mrs. T-B. [mischievously]: Si, and you can motivate me by paying me $10 for all of them that I miss.
T-B.: You're not going to sneak that one by me, no man.
Mrs. T-B. [flashing big brown puppy-dog eyes]: OK -- you can ask me more of the questions tomorrow, and sometimes husbands make financial arrangements so that wives can remodel their kitchen.
T-B. [to self]:
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Lauren and Kevin reacted to TBoneTX in Basic K-1 Visa Questions for I-129F
It's the last 5 years as of today, when you're filling out the form. It's not asking about the future.
As said above: Your success in this process depends on your abilities to read accurately, interpret literally, and answer completely and honestly.