mollenne

Thank you so much for posting this. I really needed to read this today.  @missileman

" Five hundred years ago, Michel de Montaigne said: “My life has been filled with terrible misfortune; most of which never happened.” Now there’s a study that proves it. This study looked into how many of our imagined calamities never materialize. In this study, subjects were asked to write down their worries over an extended period of time and then identify which of their imagined misfortunes did not actually happen. Lo and behold, it turns out that 85 percent of what subjects worried about never happened, and with the 15 percent that did happen, 79 percent of subjects discovered either they could handle the difficulty better than expected, or the difficulty taught them a lesson worth learning. This means that 97 percent of what you worry over is not much more than a fearful mind punishing you with exaggerations and misperceptions. "

Hopefully this will help those that are having a hard time scheduling an appointment on infopass
 
You probably have seen this message "Currently, there are no available appointments. Please check again tomorrow." every time you try to use infopass to get an appointment.  Like you, it was very frustrating because it seems like there just isn't any appointments no matter what hour of the day you try, and even if you do get lucky, the appointment date seems are weeks away.
 
Here's what I did to get an appointment and hopefully it will help you too. 
 
set up an auto refresh and website change detector on your browser, you can find this add-on/extension to notify you as soon as the webpage changes.  I use chrome and the extensions I added is called SuperAuto Refresh and Visualping. 
go to the infopass page where you see the message "Currently, there are no available appointments. Please check again tomorrow."  and set it to auto refresh.  then set Visualping to monitor to check it every minute.  it will notify you with a pop up when the page appears with appointment dates. 
 
I did this while at work, and while I was doing other stuff on my computer, a message popped up and i was able to get an appointment. 
couple thing i noticed was, it gave me an appointment that was 2 days from now, which I was very surprised.  but I screwed up and hit back and that appointment date and time was gone.  my guess was someone canceled so there was a spot available but because i was too slow someone else took that spot.  so, make sure you stop the auto refresh as soon as the appointment calendar pops up so it doesn't refresh again.
Another thing I noticed was that for 2 days while I try this, the only time it appeared was in the morning between 8am to 10am Pacific time for the Los Angeles USCIS location.  It didn't appear for the rest of the day while I was working and had it running the whole time.
 
I need to get Advanced Parole, but the dates didn't work for me, so I still ended up just showing up at USCIS without an appointment.  They didn't seem too happy that I didn't get an appointment but still took me in.  Your mileage may vary depending on where you are, but hopefully this info will help someone who need to get an infopass appointment.
 
It also seems like it doesn't matter which USCIS location you go to.  At the LA County USCIS, there's 2 lines, one is for those that are within their jurisdiction (they check by zipcode) and another is for others, maybe trying to get an appointment at another location or set two browsers with on autorefresh and try to get whichever appointment is the earlier one..  Good Luck.
 
 
 

If you were born in Israel you can get an official birth certificate in English 

As far as documents go to bring to the US, depending on where you are applying for a job, you may want to bring paystubs from a previous employer, documents you would consider "important" -- birth certificate, etc.
It's a good idea to keep your important Israeli documents as well, such as info on social security in Israel, etc. -- I mention this from experience, as my husband brought all of these things with him when he moved to the US to be with me and he has needed a few of these documents for various reasons.

He can complete the I-134 as soon as he gets the NOA2 but best to date it closer to your interview date so that the form's more 'current'.
 
Per the VJ K-1 guide, it's a good idea for the petitioner to send the beneficiary a copy of the I-129F. By doing so, the beneficiary can review everything that's been submitted prior to the interview

I agree - as far as intent is concerned - she's only intending to visit on this trip and go home again. That would be no problem.
But personally, I'd wait until the day after she leaves before filing. I'd want to avoid having to fill in part 4 item 46 (if the beneficiary is currently in the US). I have a nasty suspicion that filling that in could raise flags or confuse them into expecting an adjustment of status rather than processing a visa.

It's somewhat ridiculous that it doesn't already apply to Saudi Arabia, given that 15 of the 19 9/11 hijackers held Saudi passports.
 
But, you know, $$$$$$$$$$$$$...

A complaint to their State Bar for advising you to commit a federal crime may well be in order. 

Edited to ask is she in the US right now?
If not do not listen to that lawyer.

I'm not saying that is what it is. I'm saying it's a red flag for the officer adjudicator

This is visa fraud. An non-immigrant visitor visa is not for immigrating to the US. The US Embassy properly denied the visitor visa because of immigrant intent.

She was rightfully denied a tourist visa. Visiting the US on a tourist visa with the intent to get married and file for AOS is fraud. People like your girlfriend are the reason why others who just want to vacation in the US get a visa denial although they don't have the intent to stay.
K1 visa are being processed pretty fast right now.

Buy the tickets.

While I am very disappointed with the outcome of this election, and especially electing a candidate with such racist and misogynistic ideals, we can only worry so much about the things we cannot control.
So maintain control over what you still can:
- Do your due diligence to streamline this process as much as possible. Be extra careful with your paperwork and petitions.
- Don't hesitate now more than ever to contact your representatives (if you are the USC petitioner) if there is a delay with your paperwork.
- Keep on the path you were planning to go on... if you're thinking about filing for a K1 or any other visa -- don't delay, don't stop because he is the president elect. Nothing has changed...yet.
This election should not stop you from trying to move forward with your respective visa processes, keep going until you have a reason to stop. Whose to say how slow or fast immigration changes will happen; these things take time, or changes could happen in segments.
It is very disheartening because this will mean a majority rule for Republicans in all branches of the US government (given he appoints a conservative Supreme Court Justice)... but we need to focus on what is in front of us and try to press on and get as far as we can. Hopefully we will be able to make more progress if someone else will get elected in four more years...
It's a sad day for us all, but let's keep doing the best we can.

While I am very disappointed with the outcome of this election, and especially electing a candidate with such racist and misogynistic ideals, we can only worry so much about the things we cannot control.
So maintain control over what you still can:
- Do your due diligence to streamline this process as much as possible. Be extra careful with your paperwork and petitions.
- Don't hesitate now more than ever to contact your representatives (if you are the USC petitioner) if there is a delay with your paperwork.
- Keep on the path you were planning to go on... if you're thinking about filing for a K1 or any other visa -- don't delay, don't stop because he is the president elect. Nothing has changed...yet.
This election should not stop you from trying to move forward with your respective visa processes, keep going until you have a reason to stop. Whose to say how slow or fast immigration changes will happen; these things take time, or changes could happen in segments.
It is very disheartening because this will mean a majority rule for Republicans in all branches of the US government (given he appoints a conservative Supreme Court Justice)... but we need to focus on what is in front of us and try to press on and get as far as we can. Hopefully we will be able to make more progress if someone else will get elected in four more years...
It's a sad day for us all, but let's keep doing the best we can.

You can certainly accept a job OFFER. But you won't be able to start work until you have official approval aka the EAD.

While I am very disappointed with the outcome of this election, and especially electing a candidate with such racist and misogynistic ideals, we can only worry so much about the things we cannot control.
So maintain control over what you still can:
- Do your due diligence to streamline this process as much as possible. Be extra careful with your paperwork and petitions.
- Don't hesitate now more than ever to contact your representatives (if you are the USC petitioner) if there is a delay with your paperwork.
- Keep on the path you were planning to go on... if you're thinking about filing for a K1 or any other visa -- don't delay, don't stop because he is the president elect. Nothing has changed...yet.
This election should not stop you from trying to move forward with your respective visa processes, keep going until you have a reason to stop. Whose to say how slow or fast immigration changes will happen; these things take time, or changes could happen in segments.
It is very disheartening because this will mean a majority rule for Republicans in all branches of the US government (given he appoints a conservative Supreme Court Justice)... but we need to focus on what is in front of us and try to press on and get as far as we can. Hopefully we will be able to make more progress if someone else will get elected in four more years...
It's a sad day for us all, but let's keep doing the best we can.

His wife's situation has absolutely no bearing.
Hypocrisy is not something that prevents politicians from changing laws. If he has a supportive Congress anything can happen. **edit AND SUPREME COURT
If you think that "backfire" is going to stop him, realize he received more backfire than any modern major-party candidate for many of the stances he has taken and was still the winner of the election.

While I am very disappointed with the outcome of this election, and especially electing a candidate with such racist and misogynistic ideals, we can only worry so much about the things we cannot control.
So maintain control over what you still can:
- Do your due diligence to streamline this process as much as possible. Be extra careful with your paperwork and petitions.
- Don't hesitate now more than ever to contact your representatives (if you are the USC petitioner) if there is a delay with your paperwork.
- Keep on the path you were planning to go on... if you're thinking about filing for a K1 or any other visa -- don't delay, don't stop because he is the president elect. Nothing has changed...yet.
This election should not stop you from trying to move forward with your respective visa processes, keep going until you have a reason to stop. Whose to say how slow or fast immigration changes will happen; these things take time, or changes could happen in segments.
It is very disheartening because this will mean a majority rule for Republicans in all branches of the US government (given he appoints a conservative Supreme Court Justice)... but we need to focus on what is in front of us and try to press on and get as far as we can. Hopefully we will be able to make more progress if someone else will get elected in four more years...
It's a sad day for us all, but let's keep doing the best we can.

While I am very disappointed with the outcome of this election, and especially electing a candidate with such racist and misogynistic ideals, we can only worry so much about the things we cannot control.
So maintain control over what you still can:
- Do your due diligence to streamline this process as much as possible. Be extra careful with your paperwork and petitions.
- Don't hesitate now more than ever to contact your representatives (if you are the USC petitioner) if there is a delay with your paperwork.
- Keep on the path you were planning to go on... if you're thinking about filing for a K1 or any other visa -- don't delay, don't stop because he is the president elect. Nothing has changed...yet.
This election should not stop you from trying to move forward with your respective visa processes, keep going until you have a reason to stop. Whose to say how slow or fast immigration changes will happen; these things take time, or changes could happen in segments.
It is very disheartening because this will mean a majority rule for Republicans in all branches of the US government (given he appoints a conservative Supreme Court Justice)... but we need to focus on what is in front of us and try to press on and get as far as we can. Hopefully we will be able to make more progress if someone else will get elected in four more years...
It's a sad day for us all, but let's keep doing the best we can.

While I am very disappointed with the outcome of this election, and especially electing a candidate with such racist and misogynistic ideals, we can only worry so much about the things we cannot control.
So maintain control over what you still can:
- Do your due diligence to streamline this process as much as possible. Be extra careful with your paperwork and petitions.
- Don't hesitate now more than ever to contact your representatives (if you are the USC petitioner) if there is a delay with your paperwork.
- Keep on the path you were planning to go on... if you're thinking about filing for a K1 or any other visa -- don't delay, don't stop because he is the president elect. Nothing has changed...yet.
This election should not stop you from trying to move forward with your respective visa processes, keep going until you have a reason to stop. Whose to say how slow or fast immigration changes will happen; these things take time, or changes could happen in segments.
It is very disheartening because this will mean a majority rule for Republicans in all branches of the US government (given he appoints a conservative Supreme Court Justice)... but we need to focus on what is in front of us and try to press on and get as far as we can. Hopefully we will be able to make more progress if someone else will get elected in four more years...
It's a sad day for us all, but let's keep doing the best we can.

While I am very disappointed with the outcome of this election, and especially electing a candidate with such racist and misogynistic ideals, we can only worry so much about the things we cannot control.
So maintain control over what you still can:
- Do your due diligence to streamline this process as much as possible. Be extra careful with your paperwork and petitions.
- Don't hesitate now more than ever to contact your representatives (if you are the USC petitioner) if there is a delay with your paperwork.
- Keep on the path you were planning to go on... if you're thinking about filing for a K1 or any other visa -- don't delay, don't stop because he is the president elect. Nothing has changed...yet.
This election should not stop you from trying to move forward with your respective visa processes, keep going until you have a reason to stop. Whose to say how slow or fast immigration changes will happen; these things take time, or changes could happen in segments.
It is very disheartening because this will mean a majority rule for Republicans in all branches of the US government (given he appoints a conservative Supreme Court Justice)... but we need to focus on what is in front of us and try to press on and get as far as we can. Hopefully we will be able to make more progress if someone else will get elected in four more years...
It's a sad day for us all, but let's keep doing the best we can.

Check glassdoor or similar websites for typical salary range at that job in your area.

Gotta admit.. going through this thread got me to watch a couple of episodes tonight. Nothing but trash TV, same as that kardashian show.
Call me stupid, but what does a 28-yr old Moroccan have in common with a 42-yr old Oklahoman? I know love trumps all, but come on...!!!