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that advert is so weird. why use a brit voice??
Don't ya know? In America we think anybody with a British accent is posh and super smart.
LOL...Absolutely right ! some time ago an article was published with the very same sentiments that having a British accent elevated you academically in the minds of some americans
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I know I took my former marriage certificate to the interview (just in case) - In agree with previous poster - for a woman I think it simply covers the name changes - I would take it just in case - if you dont need it all fine and well but if for some reason you got asked for it and you didnt have it you would be kicking yourself .... better to be safe than sorry. I cant remember if I was asked for it but I know I took it.
Good Luck
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To be fair Pushbrk..your answer to the OP in the begining was " go check your county website" others chose to offer a more detailed, exact and informative response - it really does like you climbed on the back of the wagon padding out your next reply with what had already been offered by others - which fine but at least give credit where credit is due?
Or and by the way one defination of inaccurate is:
adjective
not exact; "an inaccurate translation"; "the thermometer is inaccurate"
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Carlos "el Pibe" Valderrama certainly looks like he's turned into a "chunky" since he retired in 2004 !
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Hang on...who keeps cockroaches as a pet anyways?
If you decide to get a pet isn't part of the responsibility to take care of its needs?
Whilst I dont agree with the examples given in the article of examples of infringements I suspect the witer has picked out the most ridiculous ones and is also somewhat peeved that he got admonished for his hamster "abandonement" - which probably resulted in the hamster being hunted and eaten by a larger predator.
I think you would need to do more than not brush your dog for a day or two - who would know you had or hadnt and who would tell?
The link leads to the animal welfare act and despite the slanted bias of the article has some worthwhile information
I tried to find the examples the author gave on the website of DEFRA but couldnt find them? perhaps I missed them - whilst reading about how "duty of care" is explained:
a suitable environment (how it is housed);
a suitable diet (what it eats and drinks);
the ability to exhibit normal behaviour patterns;
any need it has to be housed with, or apart from, other animals; and
protection from pain, suffering, injury and disease.
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Hi...
The USCIS site is very helpful and has a guide to filling out the I-129F - your question about where to file is answered there:
This link will lead directly to the guide:
http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-129Finstr.pdf
I believe Texas comes under Vermont ( this can be located at bottom of page 5)
In regard to your fiancee I think she can travel as she would do normally - in respect of Germany. People often are concerned about visits to the US during the process of K1 ( there are a lot of threads to document people experiences).
Good Luck
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I just discovered ,that you have to submit tax returns for the last 3 years.The problem is-I HAVE NOT MADE 125% OVER THE POVERTY LEVEL for 3 years straight. I made it this year 2008 ($18,000) . But in 2007 I only made $15,500 .And in 2006 I only made $14,500. I do not know what I am going to do. I do not know anyone that will sponser my fiance for me. And I can't ask her to wait for me for 2 years while I work a part time job (to raise additional funds). And as far as collatoral all I have is a 1994 pickup & a 1979 Harley-Davidson sportster. I do not know what to do.Can any one help? Thank's , Matt
Your current income is sufficient so whether you include one or three tax returns, you still qualify. If you "found out" you need three years of qualified income, you found out wrong.
Mathew - my now husband was also in a similar position - at the time of petitioning his most recent tax return was over the poverty limit but previous two fell short, we had no problems in reference to his tax return so you are good to go!
Pushbrk - he never said he found out he needed 3 qualifying returns... just that he found out he needed 3 and I suspect he convinced himself they needed to be over the poverty limit.
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I had a similar situation - my maiden name is on my birth certificate however my name on all my documents show my ex husband name - I never bothered to revert back to my maiden name. I believe I submitted a copy of marriage certificate along with the divorce document. However, I would think the delay is purely due to the time to process and if they want the marriage certificate they will send RFE for it. I know they RFE'd us for the divorce decree so all you can do right now wait it out, hang on in there !
Good Luck
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I generally trust Pushbrk's comments, but I will say that I did read a post from someone who got turned away by customs at the US office, had to go back to country of origin (paying for a round trip ticket) because of an opened package. Not to make you worried, but you should try to bring it back and get a sealed one.
Good luck!
Well, that would be news to me but that's why we have "news". What I'm saying is when there isn't time, to get the package resealed, there's no reason to cancel travel plans based on the small risk you'll get turned around. If there IS time, even if inconvenient, I'd get back to the Consulate and get it resealed.
Hmm I wouldnt call it a small risk of being turned back - I am pretty sure when it happened on the two occassions mentioned they found it hugely inconvenient not to mention costly. It would seem it is better to get it resealed before embarking on the journey to the US even if it means changing travel plans.
For those querying which envelope - as I recall I received the Do Not Open envelope when my passport (stamped with visa) was delivered by courier - I was given my xrays back at the time of the interview.
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Have to agree with amberdima - for example thinking back to 40's & 50's - the average housewife had no labour saving devices and would clean her carpet by taking outside and beatring it, I can tell you personally that would wipe me out for the day!. They expended a lot of energy on chores and didnt have a choice in the supermarket to choose " low fat " versions of foods, yet they maintained a healthy size and weight. It probably helped having muscle mass as muscles burn energy just to maintain themselves.
Portion sizes are also a consideration, I was shocked to be offered a cookie 3 times the size of a standard biscuit in UK - my OH always decries the food portions he received in the UK, sadly the UK is following the trend of supersize.
How many people ( and I confess I have done this myself) don't bother to look on the packet, tin etc to find out what a recommended portion actually is?
I agree with the calories in v calories out formula - of course you can get a lot more for your calorie if you have some nutritional knowledge.
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To the best of my knowledge from my own experience my OH couldnt be present at the interview in London - his absence wasn't questioned at all. It is possible the situation may have changed since my interview in 2007 - it might be worth putting this in the UK forum to see what others dealing with London can confirm.
I know it is recommended that both parties are present for interviews where the country is considered a high fraud country.
Good Luck
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Not sure how the US military does it, but i recall the UK military have what is called a families officer who deals with matters pertaining to family issues - it may be worth contacting his CO who could probably point him in the direction of someone who is aware of how to deal with such situations.
Good Luck
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"I read this...
i dont know coz i recently got a RFE because of my decree absolute "Not being the original" so i went to the court to get another and it was just a print off with a red stamp.
What you wrote says you got an RFE because your decree absolute was "Not being the original". You were never asked for an original by any definition of "original" and you didn't submit any original in response to the RFE. That's why your post amounted to gibberish. Nobody could take any meaning from it that made any sense. I responded so people wouldn't go looking for "original" birth certificates or divorce decrees in order to avoid an RFE. Based on what you wrote above, either you're lying or too illiterate t[/b]o offer meaningful assistance to a group who succeed or fail in being reunited with their loved ones based on their ability to correctly understand context and semantics.
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you really have to resort to personal attacks ? - who are you to call someone a a liar ? Straight talk is one thing but your remarks over step the line. I KNOW the problem she is talking about because I have had to contend with it myself -as have many others. You also seem to intimate YOU think she shouldnt offer any assistance? are you are now in a position to say who posts and who cannot post?
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I understood exactly what you were refering to Miss G - we too got an RFE for my divorce document - in the end I had to go to the court and get the document and insist on a very clear red stamp - which is simply that a very basic stamp with the court location around the rim of the stamp. I was suprised that the clerk simply pulled out what looked like a pretty standard stamper and stamped it - I then composed a letter explaining where the paragraphs in the document indicated it was an absolute along also drawing attention to the name of the document ( the very last words on the document).
Agree with Julez in regard to the fact it really doesn't look like anything important - of course it is, but it has a simple and plain appearance.
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Yes, I have had B1/B2 for several years and by the time I met my husband and whatnot, we didn't really know about this process so I never changed my visa or did anything different legally than what I already had. We just filled the 130 to get started and got approved, then we moved on with the 693, then to 485 and the rest of the process.
If I do delay this trip I will not be able to afford it later on. I haven't seen my dad in years and this family matter does take priority for me.
Thank you so much for the replies and the information, everyone.
By "take priority" do you you mean the family matter abroad is important enough to potentially spend three or more years separated from your spouse? If so, I really feel sorry for your spouse.
The OP is not asking for your opinion on what he considers a priority - he simply requested information about the process. You have no knowledge of the OP's personal circumstances and other possible reasons he may have in regard to his priorities.
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Ahhh now you have widened the field to "Westernized " rather than American women I now feel I can respond on a personal note:-
"On important decisions:
Westernized Woman: “You idiot. Why didn’t you do it my way?”
Filipina: “Up to you….” (This does not mean “up to you”. It means please tell me why you are doing this and then I will tell you how I feel.)"
We always discuss actions which will impact on both of us - we are a team, and mindful of each others thoughts, experience and feelings - anything less is dis respectful.
After receiving a gift:
Westernized Woman: Says “thanks” while instantly comparing it to the version owned by her most ostentatious friend.
Filipina: “Thanks, but you really didn’t need to do this.”
Recently, both my husband and I agreed to forgo personal gifts this Christmas as we have just moved and set up new residence - we have already had quite heavy expenditure this year - however I found he had bought me a gift and I was so thrilled and made sure he knew he didnt have t do that.
On Wednesday Night Sex:
Westernized Woman: “Touch me and I am calling the cops.”
Filipina: “Sure, why not.”
Are you seriously expecting anyone to beleive this?
On Shopping:
Westernized Woman: “I just have to have that Vuitton purse/Tiffany bracelet/etc..”
Filipina: “I wonder if I can find a first-class copy.”
I am the ultimate bargain hunter and I hate paying over inflated prices for designer labels - I wouldnt even bother to pay for a so called first class copy after all why buy a copy, you really are saying you would like the original but cant afford it. I cant afford it and am not ashamed of that. I will buy something else instead as copies of the items you describe are over inflated even as copies.
On Financial Setbacks:
Westernized Woman: “So what are you going to do about it.”
Filipina: “Maybe I can get some overtime to help out.”
[b]I have no issue with working and have always been of the mind that it is teamwork - during my first marriage I took on several jobs that had to fit in around my commitments as a mother and wife - meaning I worked low paying jobs to contribute to the family income as well as ensuring my child had the benefit of her parent during her daytime.
More recently my husband found himself unemployed through no fault of his own -we were fortunate that I had access to funds that enabled us pay rent, bill and eat until he found employment.[/b]
On Exploded Home Appliance:
Westernized Woman: “I told you not to buy that cheap thing.”
Filipina: “………” Dead silence. The Filipina is hiding.
[b]When a household appliance breaks down.... then it breaks down ... nothing comes with a lifetime guarantee
Why would any woman be in hiding ? Dont think I would be impressed if my partner hid when a appliance broke down - it would speak volumes about our relationship dont you think?[/b]
On Infidelity:
Westernized Woman: “I’ll find the nastiest divorce lawyer in Beverly Hills.”
Filipina: “The best way to keep a man away from other women is to be sure he is satisfied at home.”
Me: “I can’t cheat on her (if she is a Filipina). That woman is so good to me……..”
I remember my divorce as being amicable - because we communicated about what each of us were feeling and realised that if one person was out of love with the other then there is no point in making both of you unhappy - everything was done with as little fuss and cost as possible.
I think this is more about YOU and the choices in women you have sought out ?.
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Absolutely can confirm that emailing them does work - I emailed them on 2 occassions and used the case number in the title line of email... you will get an auto response advising noone will reply to your email however on both occassions I got a reply a day or so after the auto reply. Good Luck
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I could be out of date with this as my K1 process was completed 2007 - I seem to recall the envelope in question ( the one every says do not open) actually comes when the courier delivers the passport with the visa stamped in the passport.
It maybe the consulate gave your fiance back something he offered them - did he perhaps have his documents and copies in a envelope?
I am sure others with more recent experiences will offer advice, as I am not sure if the process has changed.
Good Luck
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or this:
similar article:
http://speedtrapahead.org/wordpress/2008/0...clock-speeders/
most interesting is this line
"Since 2003, a similar community policing program has been in place in Shawnee, Kan."
So .... who was talking about Britain evolving into communism??? .... need to take a look nearer home perhaps?
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LOL...perhaps this is where they got the idea?
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Hey Katie,
i have to agree with jhun... dont think it will be an issue as you are currently making enough to cover the poverty line - but I do certainly understand your concern.
Best wishes.
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Hey Gary,
I think sometimes even though you think you have both talked and thought through all that a move of this magnitude is going to mean - there are occassions where it just seems so overwhelming at times.
I remember sitting in the embassy in London thinking what a huge thing I am about to embark on - and people around me kept on reminding me how they thought I was a brave person ( which wasnt always helpful ). I think it can be so overwhelming - leaving an established way of life to start all over again, not to mention any language issues that may be on someones mind.
I would invest some time in a heart to heart chat - see if she will explain what it is that specifically causing doubts, personally my biggest concern was not getting through the interview sucessfully - even though there was nothing wrong - but after everything this process put you through it is easy to become overly worried. If you can get some idea of where her major concern is then you have a chance to reassure her about how you can support her through her issue(s). Does she have a VJ account here so that she can perhaps communicate with someone from her home country who can explain how they navigated the cultural difference?
Good Luck and Best wishes
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The amount of times i checked my status with the uscis websites...if it caused delays I would still be waiting ..some days I checked it morning noon and night!
Sounds like the lawyer is trying to keep an element of "mystery" to the K1 immigration - after all just think if people started to think they could do it themselves !
Former Marriage Certificate
in United Kingdom
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I got a certified copy simply because I had no other copy - as you already know the original is taken from you when you divorce - others may be able to chip in if they were able to get by with a ordinary copy