BaronB

From my time spent here I have noticed that VJ is similar to High School. A lot of people with similar views will band together and go out of their way to make others feel unwelcome or belittle them. This is especially true amongst the long timers, the mods and so on. If a newbie rocks up with a different point of view, they will be shunned and humiliated. Fair enough, you people control this place. But please don't labour under the illusion you are doing good in this world.

My Visa was approved, no thanks to any of the mods or long term members here.

Modify your resume to suit the job application. Leaving out information on a resume is not illegal. Pretending to be more than you are is. I'm getting tired of people telling others that they shouldn't look for a job beneath them. Nothing is beneath you, especially if you are doing it to put food on the table.

I'd be very surprized if it came up and if it does, you just answer honestly. You were denied because you didn't have close ties to home, but that is no longer the case. Don't worry about this, I know it's easier said than done but you are not in danger of being denied a K-1 because of the previous denials which were completely different visa applications.

If they can process these things at CSC in under a month, that shows it can be done faster. I don't buy this whole "we're backlogged" story. They are obviously lazy or have poor management down there. It's as simple as that. I know someone who waited 8 months at the TSC. It should not take that long to handle a petition.

No, a denial will not affect your K-1 application. You haven't broken any laws by applying and getting denied. And the good news is the K-1 obviously doesn't need ties to home which is your issue!

In 1948 the minimum wage was $0.40

In 2010 the minimum wage was $7.25

The "adjusted for inflation figures in 2013 dollars" are:

1948 - $3.87

2010 - $7.75

Therefore I assume this UNLABELED graph is using figures adjusted for inflation.

My problem is that the adjusted for inflation minimum wage appears to have peaked sometime around 1968 at $10.78.

So where is this "peak" in wages on the SIMPLE graph you posted?

It's also impossible to accurately measure "productivity" over these years due to technological advances. Yes, we can get more done today but we do so with the help of computers, automated processes and so on.

I'm sure you'll come back with some argument that this graph is not about "minimum wage" but other wages. If so, link please.

http://money.cnn.com/interactive/economy/minimum-wage-since-1938/

Gap ain't big enough yet. The Teahadists will be happy only when Americans are reduced to serfs for the upper crust.

So productivity and compensation were zero in the 1940s? Who makes these stupid graphs?

I find it hard to believe that people in the 1960s people were only half as "productive" as people in the 1980s. What is "productivity" anyway?

This graph is pure BS in my honest opinion. Bait for the uneducated.

Rather show a graph of how hourly compensation has been reduced over the years due to inflation - that means something at least.

Here is my take...

Use immigration attorney...

1. If you have unusual and/or difficult circumstance

2. If few thousands of dollars is insignificant

3. If you are not good at or interested in reading and following instructions

4. If you have ADD/ADHD and immigration paperwork is not in your interest

5. If your English is limited

6. If you are lazy and don't like dealing with paperwork details

7. If your IQ is way below average

WOW, that is quite insulting to people who have used attorneys to handle paperwork for them. Not all of us have the time to handle this process. Some people are a couple of working professionals. I suppose 2. applies to me but don't you dare think any of the others do. What a cheek!

Depends how valuable your time is. If you have time to sit and read everything here you can DIY.

For a B1/B2 visa the biggest question is - Do you intend to return home? Strong ties to home are your best chance.

Thanks, nothing extravagant. Just pens and watches and jewellery. Nothing is new, they are all old.

I don't plan on selling any of it for income in the US.

No I wouldn't know a grandmother's maiden name. That's going a bit far in my opinion.

LOL My fiance has a niece and I have no idea if she even goes to daycare. The live over 1000 miles away.

I'll find out the SSN in case.

I was a bit stumped by the car licence plate number question too.

Wait, are you enrolled to study in the US?

Your case is unique. IF I WERE YOU AND MY ANSWER TO THE QUESTION ABOVE WAS "YES" THEN I WOULD SPEAK TO LAWYER.

Hi, I plan to bring some family heirlooms with me when I come to the US.

Do I need to declare these and is there any tax/fee implications?

Hey, my interview is coming up.

I've been through the interview questions wiki and I'm sorted with those.

So my question is - Have you heard of any strange interview questions that could throw a curveball?

Thanks in advance.

I didn't say every case, but there is a huge majority that do.

You believe there are no genuine relationships at all? Or are you talking about the men who are crib snatching the women the day of their 18th birthday?

Janelle, you are entirely correct in your assumption. Which by the way is more than a mere assumption. The huge numbers of old fossils finding young pretty brides in the Philippines disgusts me. We can argue that it is a two way street but the fact remains that these men are nothing more than dirty old men who could never find a pretty young bride in the US.

Mmmmmmmmmmmm. Jelly.

I may not like you and likewise but NEITHER of us has to tolerate illegal activity. Not now. Not ever.

Many cases are being completed in as little as 30 days or less!!..Have you checked the CEAC website for 3 N/A's..

I welcome you to this amazing topic regarding scan dates, case completes, and interviews thread. We have over 300+ people on our spread sheet. Not only do we inform one another with helpful tips and advice, but we also support and encourage one another during this stressful process.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/546619-scan-datescase-completeinterview-thread/

Above is the link for the tread.

https://ceac.state.gov/IV/Login.aspx

This is the CEAC website.

Good luck with your journey.

Regardless of your tiny VJ sample, the NVC is under NO OBLIGATION to process anything in less than 60 days. Deal with it.

60 days has been the standard for years now. Trying to get an answer before then is wishful thinking. Be hopeful that it only takes 60 days.

You cannot change the system. Regardless of what anyone here says. I feel for you and I wish everyone was processed fairly but life is not fair. The same applies to USCIS. It's not fair and it never will be.

I still think that part is completely unnecessary and whoever came up with the guidelines assume people don't tell the truth. I think the questions about ever having an STD and the blood test for syphilis is sufficient. Though I am naive and think the best of people.

I do agree with you, I have masculine features and a beard. I don't think there was a need to check my genitals. That's why I assumed it may be for STDs. lol

It is a nice feeling to be done with the medical and move on

I can now confirm that in Sweden they respect your integrity and does not check your genital area.

That's nice for you because you were obviously not looking forward to it.

However, the guidelines do indicate a check so you were lucky with your Dr.

Firstly, let me apologise to everyone here who has jumped down my throat. You are right and I am wrong. You know best, I know nothing.

I'll continue my LEGAL pathway to citizenship and I won't comment on any further questions that go against my "morals".

How you choose to run this website is your own business. How I choose to interpret it (or for that matter, anyone thinking of committing fraud) is my/our business.

Best wishes.

Cheaters gonna cheat. Regardless of what the figures say. Leopards don't change their spots.