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Hi Everyone,

I happily married my husband from Nigeria. We met in Belgium; and he was absolutely fabulous. I saw no indications of a cheater or lier in him at all what so ever while I was in Belgium with him. I moved back to the US and he stayed in Belgium for about 5 months. At some point, i started to question hi loyaty and fidelty to me during our abscences from each other. He ensured me each time we spoke on the phone. So, of course I felt guilty for the accusations I've implied towards him. Long story short: He arrived to the US, and we got married right away and applied for the AOS immediately. At the same time, my husband was behaving bizzar totally unlike him in Belgium. I kept feeling as if he was in love with another woman somewhere else. We argued a lot and couldn't be in the same rooom for more than five minutes. He decided to take a trip to WA to visit one of his friends....and the same night, I went into his emails and found a lot of pictures of him and so many different women from Begluim to Nigeria.

It was quite obvious that he fell in love with a woman from Belgium. He was also emailing his first love that happens to live in the US; telling her that he couldn't wait to get to the US so that he can be with her. Anyway all blew up and he still wants to deny most of the relationships with these women having explanations for each including blaming me for his turning to another woman.

Now, I'm starting to feel as if I'm his free ticket to the US. When he thought that I sent a letter to USCIS requesting a cancelation (yes, I told him that lie), he was telling all of his friends that I was the most evil woman alive. Then he found out that I never sent the letter of cancelation; and all of a sudden, I'm the nicest person to exists. He now changed his tone with me and avoids any conversations about these women that he lied to me about. Now, I find out that he has more money on his person that he actually disclosed to me.

He's been taking advise from his friends that have been telling him to leave me. So when I purchased his ticket to fly to Atlanta to be with his sister, he completely changed his mind about the whole travel. we will be divorced on 14 May 10.

My question: What can he do to stay in the US? Thanks.

Broken hearted.

Sounds like you are a victim of a scammer I'm sorry to hear about that. best thing you can do is retract your petition let USCIS know of the fraud and move on with your life. I wish the best for you Good luck

Hello everyone I'm new to this site and just want to say I'm glad there are forums like this.

I've been with my boyfriend since 2007, we got engaged in December 2008 and in February 2009 ICE detained him for crimes he commited in 93,95,2003 saying he was deportable. He has been in the Willacy Detention Center down in Texas since February 2009. I didn't want to wait till he got back home to marry him since it had already been a year and we lost out on a lot of money with planning the wedding before he was detained. So we got married down in Texas in March. He had his final hearing 2 weeks ago and the Immigration Judge ordered him deported back to Jamaica. I was wondering why he didn't get a chance to speak and plead his case to the Judge. We are married, we have 7 kids between us and all are U.S. Citizens. By law if you are considered an aggravated felon, they don't care about your wife, your kids or your job, according to immigration law the Judge has no choice but to deport you. The only reason he is considered an aggravated felon is because ICE combined his charges at last minute since our lawyer was seeking out 212C releif for the 93 & 95 crimes. They are so sneaky and evil! My husband served no more than 6 months in jail for the 93 and 95 crimes and he served no time for the 2003 all he did was pay a fine. He hasn't committed any crimes or been in any trouble with the law since 2003. He isn't on probation either. He has been in this country since he was 8 years old. He hasn't returned back to Jamaica his entire time in America. Once deported he will not know where he is going or what to do. This situation is way too common I am hearing. They don't care if you have family here, they will send you back if you commit something as small as a misdemeanor. I'm hoping the Supreme Court changes this because so many families are being affected.

so here is my question: Now that they ordered him to be deported, does that make him ineligible for an adjustment of status? the I-130? our lawyer is saying this is the only way he can come back into the country legally.

I appreciate any comments, thoughts or info on this matter. I've been his only backbone this entire time and everyday I go through hell being without my husband. I am married yet feel like a single mom raising the kids alone, taking care of all the bills alone. It is terrible. His family (mom, dad, brothers, sisters) are all legal residents and live in America.

to what I know is you can file AOS petition for him BUT your case will be looked on with greater scrutiny because it will be assumed you are filing AOS for him to avoid deportation. Your evidence will have to be very strong to overcome this charge.

If I was you I would seek the advice of a qualified lawyer We are not equipped to give you the proper advice you need to navigate you in this situation. Your case is beyond advice from us amatuers you need a professional to help you. Good luck and I hope you find success

Hey CR1-Filers,

so I was wondering how much you/your spouse spends on phone bills a month?

How many hours to you talk on the phone?

And since we are talking about "communication":

how much time a day do you spend talking/skyping/texting/emailing etc with your spouse?

I pay $4 a month thanx to magic jack (I sent one to my In-laws in philippines)

I live in western Washington (state). I am looking for the least expensive way to communicate by cell phone or land line with my girlfriend who lives near Tampilisan, on Mindanao. If anyone can give me information on this topic, I would be most grateful.

for me the cheapest method of calling the phils is if your family in phils has a computer and dsl connection buy them a magic jack they get a us number and you can talk to them unlimited for 20 a year it doesn't get cheaper than that!! been doin that for a year with my family great idea

Is it a good ideal for me as an American to come for her interview

any one coments welcome

it's a double edged sword. It can be very good if you know your fiance. or it can be a very bad idea if you don't know your fiance because if the CO asks you a question and you give the wrong or inconsistant answer that could cause him to be suspicious and make the interview longer and harder. It all depends if you on your knowledge on your fiance

No, i have read somewhere in other forum that recently prez. obama has signed and there is a change in this rule , petition is still continue even after death of petitioner

I believe that obama thing was relief for widows. it has no relavence to petitioners. Basically if the petitioner dies the petition dies with it. BUT there is a slight chance to get a green card and that is called Humanitarian Reinstatement.

there are a number of factors that have to be met in order to qualify.

1. you have to prove it would be an extreme hardship on the family in the USA if that family member wer not able to be reunited

2. and or strong family ties most of the family is already in the USA

3. or major medical reasons that would compel the necessaity of the family member being allowed a green card

one or a combination of these and other factors would have to be met in order to qualify. This isn't easy to get but maybe your only option if you find out the petition is dead. If it's not then you have other options..

I wish you the best of luck also to sayh I am not a lawyer plz consult the advice of a qualified lawyer. I am only telling what I know no garentee of accuracy. plz verify everything u hear through a qualified lawyer before you make a decision. thank you

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On TFC via satelite, my wife and I have seen a commercial for a company advertising round trip flights to the RP, for near unbelievable prices for this time of year. We have only seen the commercial maybe 2 times and have been watching for it but keep missing it. Has anyone seen this commercial? and do you have the phone number?

The prices advertised are probablly not including taxes, but thought I would try to follow up with a phone call.

Thanks,

Wyatt

question what is the price?

I don't doubt that you absolutly love this girl and want to bring her to the US. I am concerned about her. I am concerned that, although she may say she is, she is not emotionally ready to be a wife. It is a huge committment and one that she may not be prepared for once she arrives in the US. Plus, she's a high school student, let her be a high school student and enjoy all those wonderful parties, football games, homecoming, prom, etc.

If you honestly want to marry this girl and aren't going through the 'oh my gosh, I love her and HAVE to be with her' impulsivity then please follow your heart - but be prepared for a trying journey and marriage

If this is truly love, then a few years won't be a drop in the bucket for your relationship

How long have you known her? How much time have you spent with her?

I've known her for close to four years now. We'd met in an online art community and shared common interests in drawing and animation. We remained friends for the first couple of years, but with our interests and experiences came a very strong bond, and eventually love. I'm not the kind to go looking for a socially inappropriate relationship, but I fell in love with who I did for the same reasons anybody else finds love, and a person's age is sometimes only a number, not a reflection of their character or demeanor.

We've spent over a month's time together in person, with countless phone calls, text-messages and instant messages in between. I have a good relationship with her parents, who I've cooperated with every step of the way, and they know and approve of our plans to marry.

Every few years after this point is more time spent apart, but not wanting to be. Why let that bucket fill on loneliness and longing when we have the option to be together?

What you said doesn't negate the fact that you are putting your own interests above hers. If you were to step outside of the situation and look at it with an objective point of view you would see this is a rash and emotional decision. Obviously it will carry some grave consequences for the both of you. It takes MORE than just love to make a marriage work. Why come out of the start with two strikes against you. It sounds more and more that you are being controlled by impatience and impulse than anything else.

If you honestly love her and respect her you will put her above yourself. That is what a good husband would do. Put his wife above himself. Now HONESTLY tell me this is ripping a 16 yr old YOUNG girl out of the life she knows out of the education process she knows and throwing her into a life she never knows or realizes. is that in her best interests?

You two need to think long and hard about what you are wantting to do. Because love is grand but life has consequences and those consequences are more painful than you ever will know. Don't worry so much about the piece of paper and just worry about your relationship when the time is right it will happen.

In this the girl is the victim. She isn't old enough to make such life choices God she hasn't even had her prom yet. SO sad.

These are my opinions. take it for what it's worth.. If you choose to pursue this I pray the best for both of you because if it fails God help you both.

Regarding my age... I'm 21.

I'm aware of the stereotypes of what I'm trying to do and taking that into consideration... I'd appreciate legitimate responses, but kindly save the obnoxious jabs. I'm asking for guidance, not ridicule.

Hey, for your FYI what you are doing is ILLEGAL. you are an adult and she is an underage GIRL!! can't you figure that out? I got a great idea why dont you date someone of LEGAL age? or wait till she is of legal age? But maybe those are hard concepts for you. I don't know. Smells like a Troll

personal attack removed. next time you'll get higher level action.

Anyone using Vonage for calling back and forth to PI?

vonage is good if you like to spend $$$. as others saying magic jack or tk6000 are better

vonage cost 300 a year vs the other two costs 20 a year or even free. I sent my in laws in phils a magic jack and voice is landline quality!! just as good as vonage but without paying the monthy bills.

good luck

Is it really wise to suggest visa fraud on Visa Journey?

it's a good way to get a suspension as it's against the tos......

Being suspended for TOS violations is FUN happened to me I wear it like a badge of honor . my thoughts to you is pissing off a moderater a day keeps boredom away.

I'll be suspended for this to i bet

I used to live in Atlanta on a work visa for two years. I moved back to Canada this summer and now my boyfriend and I are doing long-distance. I have visited him in atlanta almost monthly. How hard will it be for us to get married on one of my visits there? Would this make it hard for me to file papers because I came with the intent to visit?

Has anyone done this? What happened?

have two words for you

VISA FRAUD

do it the honest way like everyone else.

No...what the original poster is asking is NOT visa fraud, so long as she intends to leave the country and file for CR-1 status afterwards. Coming into the U.S. to get married is NOT fraudulent. Coming into the U.S. to get married and stay in the States without status IS visa fraud.

Some of the other suggestions in this thread point to visa fraud, but that's NOT what the OP seems to be intending.

Well the poster is vague on this one. using common knowledge. MOST people who come on one visa and marry in the usa stay and adjust status. Since the poster didn't specify what path going to take. it's assumed will take the path like a majority of people do that are in his situation. If he does it that way THEN IT'S FRAUD using your visa for purposes other than what you wrote on the application. If the poster marrys but doesn't adjust status and files papers in his country then IT'S NOT fraud as you have stated. Just depends since the poster didn't specify his intentions

To the poster when married what was your plan afterwards? stay here? or leave the country and apply?

I used to live in Atlanta on a work visa for two years. I moved back to Canada this summer and now my boyfriend and I are doing long-distance. I have visited him in atlanta almost monthly. How hard will it be for us to get married on one of my visits there? Would this make it hard for me to file papers because I came with the intent to visit?

Has anyone done this? What happened?

have two words for you

VISA FRAUD

do it the honest way like everyone else.

here goes,

My Fiancee fessed up to me on the phone just earlier, she comes from a poor family for Hilongos Leyte, she left and went to Manila to find a job, when I met her she was working at a waterstation. Now here is the kicker, she said its been on her mind for a very long time and wanted to tell me this so she can clear her conscience. During our conversation out of the blue she told me that she needed to tell me something, she said she used to work at a BEER HOUSE and would have sex with men for money, she claims she only went out 3 times till she no longer can take it as she was starting to lose respect for herself. Should I be affected by this ? should I lose sleep over this ? right now I am in a world of confusion and so much thoughts are racing thru my mind.

WHAT DO I DO ?

WHAT would you guys do ?

ADVISE ME PLEASE ?

You know if she was a scammer or had bad intentions for you and had deciet in her heart why would she bring this up? It takes something else to bring this to you. She done somethning in her life that has been burden to her. She has a great amount of courage to do this in my opinion. It takes courage to risk everything to give you the truth. It takes courage to take the most shameful thing of her life and bear it out to you. I respect her honesty. especially when she could of just kept this from you.

To me it takes a great amout of character to confess such a dark secret. We all do things that are bad some big some small in our lives. But it's how we deal with it that defines us. Only you know her and only you know what you feel about her. Thus only you can take the chance and make a decision.

None of us has the inside knowledge to give you an honest answer. Only YOU have that knowledge. All i can say is TRUE LOVE CONQUERS ALL.

I understand your confusion. This is a shock. it changes everything. But you have two choices. You can choose to accept this and forgive her? or you can choose to cut ties and end it. Listen to your heart and what you know of her character and heart and make a decision.

Also, remember this is just as hard for her just as it's hard for her. Take care.

even i have pc and net in pinas my mom didnt know how to use it so i still using phone card -.- much easier coz sometimes magic jack sucks

yea magicjack sux at times because it's computer dependent if you got a old slow computer qaulity will suffer. if the usb ports are underpowered and not using a powered usb hub quality will suffer. Ways to combat this are using process priority programs such as lasso which will designate Magic jack cpu resources at highest priority. and or using a usb powered hub to ensure magic jack gets the full 500ma power it needs. USaually since 500 ma is the max output of a usb port some computers usb ports will put out slightly less than that and what happens is Magic Jack will start to perform bad, noisy call quality choppy voice echo etc.

That's why i mentioned tk6000. It works like magicjack except it doesn't need a computer. You just plug it into a router and a phone on the other end then the power cord (not sure if it runs on 220v, so if not then need to use a converter) set it up get a us phone number and that's it. its 100 dollars for the device and first 3 years of service then 20 dollars a year after that. Its looks like a magic jack in design but run alittle like a vonage except without the monthly fees check it out made by net talk one of the biggest voip companies.

www.tk6000.com

Magic jack and tk6000 are dependent on a broadband connection so if your family got it in phils u can save lots of $$$$ if not well you know how it goes. My inlaws in phils use magicjack and when they call or i call them it's like they are next door in quality and my phone bills went from 80 dollars a month to 4 dollars a month! and we talk everyday! and whats more awesome they can call me and my wife anywhere. we don't have to be at a computer to talk to them they call us as if they are local. so it gives greater access to us when they need it. and vice versa.

You can have whatever plan and boast about it but it can't beat this plan lol voip is the best hands down.

I've researched just about every way to call to and from the Philippines and it's expensive and there's little avoiding it. However, I did come up with the most affordable set up and I hope people follow this example because it will cost you very little.

I bought my fiance a netbook and had her internet at home set up.

When I want to call her, I set myself up an account on localphone.com and it exchanges her number for a local one. It basically works a little like a calling card. The rate is 13 cents a minute for cell phone and 12 cents a minute for landline. So when I want to get ahold of her if she's not online, I'll call her for half a minute or less and tell her to get online, or communicate whatever I need to communicate in a short amount of time. You can send a text message to the Philippines cell phone from the website as well...it only costs 5 cents a text.

So, when I call her I then tell her to get on SKYPE.

Video calls SKYPE to SKYPE are totally free.

But the catch is, I set up her SKYPE account for unlimited calling to the US and Canada for 3 dollars a month. So for next to nothing, she can call my cellphone or any US/Canada phone from her computer on SKYPE. SKYPE charges 25 cents a minute to call the Philippines so that should be avoided.

Our communication method is very efficient and costs very little.

skype is cool but i will tell you whats better. MAGIC JACK or tk6000 reason why? you can call philippines for FREE no charges nothing. it's skype on steroids why bother paying to talk to your loved one? when you can just send her a magic jack or a tk600 they set it up get a local us phone number and start talking for 20 dollars a year.

If you like spending money use the others but if you like saving money use magic jack or tk6000.

My Fiancee's interview is next Tuesday, December 8th. Of course we are very hopeful of being approved, so she wanted me to ask others about their experience of coming to the USA to live. She wants to know what the limit is on the amount of luggage she can carry here, as she is thinking of how many clothes should she bring?

What did some of you do? Is there a weight limit on the luggage she can carry?

Thanks for any ideas, suggestions.

James and Erma

luggage limitations is based on carrier and passenger class. If she has well over a 88 pounds of stuff to send here best take what is needed only in luggage and ship the rest to your home. The carriers will charge you up to hundreds to bring over the limit luggage with her.

there is an over the limit for both weight and size. if you exceed any of those the carrier will charge you massive penalties to bring it on board I had a over the limit package they wanted 150.00 fee to bring it on. I seen my friends get charged 250 to 350 in fees. The carriers do that to discourage you from packing up because the extra weight increases fuel consumption. I beleive on Korean economy allows you only2 bags weighing max of 44lbs each and first class 2 bags at 88lbs each. that is one example. Not much allowed but that's the way it goes. Well take care good luck

My lawyer sent me an email that said:

"Fiancee Visas Easier?Report from U.S. Embassy Manila

We have reports from our office in Manila that the U.S. Embassy is now making it easier for fiancees to immigrate to the U.S. As long as the applicants are being honest and not misrepresenting themselves, consuls are approving. There are many documents that are required and the application must be prepared correctly. But this report is very encouraging."

Has anyone heard anything similar to this?

Dan

Most likely that is heresay by your lawyer. If it was a published report or a new policy it could be found on the web but i'm finding nothing when i search for it. In other words your lawyer is filling your head full of $hit in order to make himself look good. Interviews in manila are average a few minutes long. so don't know how easier t hat can get.

What has changed is the processing times when embassy recieves packet from NVC it went down from 4 mounts to 1 months instead of you gettting an appointment you set an appointment. instead of waiting for your appointments or notices in the mail it's text messaged to you. and on and on That is the only thing easier in manila. Maybe your lawyer got that mixed up who knows.

Good luck

Has she used those fake IDs to apply for a US visa yet? If not, no fraud has been committed under US law. You could alert USCIS with this information if you know her fake passport number, in case a petition is filed. Otherwise, just be glad you woke up in time!

weather or not it was used in conjuction with an application of a visa or not it is always the right thing to report such activities. becasue turning a blind eye will mean more victims. If she is using fake documents the chances are very high she is in illegal status or she's using them to gain other benefits loan credit cards etc . I would call ICE AND THE local state agency that handles such cases. If one doesn't bag her the other sure will good luck and do the right thing

It may just be an isolated case, and it was alleged to be a politics related incident. You may still go to Maguindanao, but don't show any political affiliation to either parties/clan. But it is advised not to stay there for now since it is under state of emergency and tensions are still present in the area. Have some trip in other places. Philippines has lots of good places to offer and sure you will love them. Good luck!

it would be a foolish idea for any American to travel to that Maquindanao. Reason being is it's not only political factors that motivate kidnapping but financial factors as well. They see an American they know he or she will be worth alot more money in ransom. So even if the American was political nuetral they would STILL kidnap him. They use ransom money to fund their terrorist activities drug activities.

lesson DO NOT GO TO MAQUINDANAO SULU or any city that is high risk unless you want to be someones involuntary guest or your HEAD CHOPPED OFF need i remind a school principle in a mindinao province was kidnapped recently family couldn't pay the ransom and he had his head chopped off and thrown in the street all over the news. I do't think you want your 15 minutes of fame trust me it's not worth losing your head over. Also, think if you get kidnapped think of the position you will put your whole family in.

Me cebu is the farthest south i have traveled. I maybe venture to davao one day but that's it. have a nice day

me and my spouse got married here in the philippines. and we are currently living here for the time being. i want to visit my family in the states with her since ive been here for 2 years..im a retired soldier and planning to live here so we were thinking if it is ok or proper for my wife to apply for a tourist visa? or do we really need to aplly for k3 DCF before i can bring her there with me? i appreciate all ur advice..ty

here's the short and simple of it.

if your wife doesn't have alot of money in the bank a very good job, owns her own business (talking fairly sizable one) anything to prove strong ties to Philippines. Then her odds of getting a visitor's visa is about the same as you winning the Jackpot prize in the lottery.

Sorry but that's the facts of life. Now if your wife is in the lucky class (which is fairly small) then you can go apply and she has a chance.

Good luck but your best bet might just wait for the K3 to run it's course and have a nice life

just want to say if your in america and want to call your family,fiance,etc in the philippines , there is a company called [pinoy tawag] i used for 5 months now and it is 44$a month and you can call there unlimited all day and nite long.they send your filipino family etc a chip for there phone and it has an american local number and a philippine number in it,when you call from usa you dial the usa local number and your filipina recipients phone rings and you talk all you want.there is no contract either very good to have

Hello - I am using SMART plugNtalk. It's like A USB key that all you are going to do is plug it to your computer. With a smart sim card, buy a load and text and call your friends and family in the Philippines like you are just there. You'll be able to send text for one piso for smart to smart, call them for just like you are there. What's so call is they can text you too if they are on their unlimited texting. You don't have to pay monthly bills because it depends on you if you want to load it or not. Just like a normal phone in the PI.

Anyway, just thought that I might want to share this to all my kababayans.

God Bless everyone !! !!

I use that too. I like it plug n talk is a great service. BUT NOTHING BEATS MAGIC JACK for sure or TK6000 =0) why pay 45 a month when you can call for free?

http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-nove...protest-footage

They make up the news, so you don't have to.

Hey, at least Fox reports the news instead of reporting propaganda.. How many retractions has the other news agency have to place? more than you want to know?

Also, if they are frauds like you portray them to be, how come they are the highest rated news channel in the industry?

If you want he truth go to Fox if you can't handle the truth go somewhere else.