Shauna&Wael

How can you not see that it sounds like you're stamping your feet and throwing a temper tantrum? I can honestly see why this woman can't stand you

Petitioner filing for relative. The whole point of the K-1 route is so that they WILL become your relative, even though they aren't now.

it was helpful because whoever is deciding on whether to let her back into the country will take that fact into consideration. they will question why she didn't apply for citizenship when she was eligible. and also why she was ignorant to all the rules (being dependent on your husband can't be an excuse...)

Fire that cheating lawyer. 
Shouldn't have traveled on a B1 to AOS in the first place, and avoid making that mistake twice. EB5 should have been filed as Consular processing. You asked a similar question back in February, and the advice back then, and now, stands. Sons' AP\EAD are no longer valid. 

I'm sorry but it's really hard to get a work visa. The company has to prove that no american can do the job and since chef is your profession I really don't think you should get your hopes up for that and saying you work as anything won't help you either since again it's not random jobs there get work visas.
 
I know you want to be with your girlfriend but you will have to go as a tourist (you will not be allowed to work) and spend some time with her and other wise maybe she can come to your country for some time.

So after reading the entire story and thread here, your conclusion is that her only issue is a shopping addiction and adjustment? Are you f---ing kidding me? She clearly used him and the fact that she has family in the US is another huge red flag. Dump this trash and don't look back or feel an ounce of guilt OP.

I think you should just tell them the truth about the dv application cos they do fill the firm without properly consulting the applicant.dont try and send any divorce document to them cos I think they already know the truth and co is trying to test you.

if your family has no problem with your marriage then why u need K1 visa.....get marry and apply for CR1 you will have more chances to approved its better then K1.... getting pakistan visa is not much hard specailly when pakistani citizen can send sponcer letter to Pakistan embassy in US...

Can you use a telephone, call the campus, this week before school officially starts? I ask, 'cause the real answer resides within the right human on campus - i.e. - NOT ME !

ok - you win the 'massively weird category' for this Tuesday. Yay !

The yardstick of "cultural norm" used by the consulates is just that, a stick.
Real life and it's variables comes in 50 shades of grey, it's not black or white.
To argue what is cultural norm for Pakistan or any other country is fruitless.
There are progressive people who consider the age gap as absolutely nothing and there are others who have heart failure over it.
This varies from person to person not country to country or even region to region.
I am sick and tired of the double standard of so called slap on the back for older men with young women and then the eye brow raising for the
older woman with a younger man.
This archaic thinking is just backwards and a different "yardstick" to measure potential fraud needs to be implemented.
It just ain't that simple to fuss about age gap folks !
Humans are more complex than that.
It is what it is, the old age gap yardstick still comes into play for the consulates and their field manual of country's cultural norms
still says what it says. We need a new addition.

I just wanted to thank all of you who have answered my questions and have helped me with my immigration journey. I am now a US citizen. This site has been tremendously helpful, and I didn't have to pay the extra money to have somebody do the paperwork for me. Once again, thank you. GOD bless you all. Merry belated Christmas and a happy new year!

Omggg i am so excited... my heart dancing.. I woke up to CEAC with

Issued Application ID or Case Number: xxxxxxx AMM Case Creation Date: 04-Dec-2015 Status Updated Date: 13-Dec-2015
We are so happy , thank you god for giving us the patients to wait all this time and stick to our love and never let go. Thank you everyone who have been a very great support to us throughout this journey, Thanks to Visa Journey for making a home to everyone who is suffering being away from their beloved ones and for offering great information and guidance.
As for everyone out there waiting, we feel your pain, be patient , wait if you truly love no matter what comes across, you will know at the end you will be together. Good luck to you all..

Truthfully, I think you're over-thinking it. It will be fine. It's Christmas and you are entitled to bring gifts for your loved ones and you are going to declare it. No problem there at all. Even if it wasn't Christmas, you can still take the ring. How many times have you entered before? Ever had a problem before? I don't think this will be any different. You don't need to tell them it's an engagement ring, it's a ring. Always be truthful but never volunteer extra information. State on the form that t is a ring and its value and that it is a gift. You don't need to approach the CBP officer's desk with a War and Peace story in your head.
I have entered dozens of times, even with my wedding ring on my left hand. Never had a problem. Never each been asked to prove I have a job, etc. I've always left on time, on the date I said I would.
When they ask the purpose of your visit you say "to see my girlfriend". No need to mention that you are going to propose unless they specifically ask that question (then you must be truthful). My entry questions have pretty much always been:
What's the purpose of your visit? To see my boyfriend/fiancé/husband
How long are you staying? Until the 17th/next Wednesday/for one week
I have been asked those two questions every time. I have once been asked what job he does and the first two occasions I was asked how we met and how long we had known each other. My most recent entry last month I was asked only the first two questions and my passport was stamped before I could get the answer to the second question out of my mouth. Over time the questioning has reduced. Maybe it's because I've developed a "record" with them and they see that I visit regularly but always follow the rules and leave on time and that I have built up a regular pattern.

Most Community Colleges offer free ESL classes. Check the online websites of the schools closest to you. Also, see if there is a CELTA teaching center that offers free classes. These are the classes that the CELTA trainees teach for their teaching practice. Try to find an English conversation group for him to join too. He will meet new people who are also learning English in a relaxed atmosphere.
My fiancé speaks very little English and we plan for him to attend ESL classes for the whole first year after we are married. We are lucky to be in a position that he won't have to work and can look for jobs once his English is proficient. It's really important that your husband use his English as much as possible and not rely on his first language or his development in English will be delayed. I say this as both a language learner myself and as an ESL teacher.
Good luck.

I'll be honest, you don't always need a lot of english to work in the USA. I have at least 3 or 4 people on our stocking team that barely speak a word of english. They do speak spanish so there's always someone who's fluent in both if you really need a translator. A lot of overnight or stocking jobs don't need very much english if the point is to just have a job.

So after reading the entire story and thread here, your conclusion is that her only issue is a shopping addiction and adjustment? Are you f---ing kidding me? She clearly used him and the fact that she has family in the US is another huge red flag. Dump this trash and don't look back or feel an ounce of guilt OP.

Come on, you gotta agree that college isn't for everyone. And in the US, it's especially not for those who aren't blessed with money. While I agree that getting an education IS critical, I don't believe college is the only way to get one. There's plenty of avenues here in the USA, it's a matter of getting your foot in the door. Right now I think it's best he gets ANY kind of US work experience, whatever that may be. I don't even have my own career path figured out yet. I definitely agree with you on taking an English course. My question is should that come first before finding a job?

Hello,

I just got my work permit and i have been applyin for jobs, there are lots of opportunities but having no experience is a big obstacle, I went to many interviews and they all say that they cant hire me, and all i applied for is a cachier or a sales floor member on target, starbucks.....for example.

I am an engineer, and i would love to go back to school, and i found it surprising that even though i have many degrees i still get denied. I am from Morocco so i understand your husband's worries about his english.he should not be shy at all, with time he will do great. we live in CA as well.

i wish you good luck

Look into trade schools but try to do it as an apprentice. But if not, that's what student loans are for. Is there a field of work he would like to do? Plumbing and electricians are always in demand.

English class should be your number one priority. I've lived in many countries around the world and you need to be able to speak the country's language to get anywhere. Attending English classes can also be seen as networking, as he'll meet lots of other people and can start making friends and connections.
As for jobs, if he's willing to do any kind of job, cleaner in an office or housekeeping in a hotel might be a good start. These jobs usually don't require interaction more than receiving simple instructions on how to do the job. He should make contact with recruitment agencies or whatever they're called in the US, but it's the agencies that hire people and rent out their services to companies.

It sounds like yes he could definitely use a driver's license. But the most important thing will be getting more comfortable speaking English and talking to people he doesn't know. Those are really two different things.
My job has me work in a manufacturing and shipping setting. We have 40-50% immigrants working there and they are from all over the world. English fluency ranges from very good to very poor. So yes those jobs definitely exist. I've worked with them as coworkers, as their leader, and had some as leaders.
I had one employee who was was telling me he was struggling with his English. He spent most of his time with his ethnic group and felt very awkward and quiet outside of it. His English was actually fine, we could speak with little problem. He had a moderate accent and sometimes had to stop and think about how to say what he wanted. So I gave him two pieces of advice. 1) Smile and say hi to people. 2) Asking a question gives people a chance to talk. Well about a week later he came back to me very happy. He said it was hard the first few times. But most people smiled back and said hello. And when he asked questions his coworkers were happy to answer him, and it had led to a few good conversations. By the next year (I was there seasonally) he was really part of the group. He was a good worker, well liked, and his accent had lessened.
So I'd say to your husband pretty much the same thing. Smile and say hello to people in stores, in the neighborhood, cashiers, etc. Don't take it personal if they don't respond much, they might have a sick kid at home or be busy. It's impossible to know what they are thinking. If you are open and friendly with people they will be with you. Actually using the language with a lot of different people is what will get you to improve.

Dear Shauna i know how does it feel to be in your husbands shoes because i have been there myself little over 20 years ago!!! Came here as a refugee with a two month old baby and husband my english was a zero but thanks God and people here i made it until today!! Beginning is very hard anywhere and it takes a while to start your life but we are humans and we can be very strong no matter what!! Your husband should go to the mosque and meet with people so he can make friends and start feeling more comfy being in USA!! People here are very friendly and because this is multilangual country people wont think anything of his accent... Actually they love our accents ! Thats been always a big starter for conversation! Work wise he should see if there is any Arabic stores around so he can help out and learn some language while making some money.. My fiance should be here soon ( inshAllah) and hopefully he will feel more comfy here because i told him how beginning is so with that said i wish you both good luck and congratulations on your marriage .. You are very cute couple ! Besides i was in Tunisia twice last year !! Wonderfull country and wonderfull people!! SALAM

Many skilled jobs go unfilled - do some digging and look for an employer that would be willing to train your husband (or help with his education), in return for work as an apprentice. And I really think the English skills are necessary and urgent. Education (in a trade is perfectly good) and English language skills are a key to advancing economically in the US.
Again, best of luck.