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Just now, Milka:) said:

We are going through financial struggle, but are very fortunate to receive help from family during these trying times. 

Okay, I think you’ll get some scrutiny from that, especially if the immigrant is using means-tested benefits.

2 hours ago, PJMERK said:

Bad luck doesn't want to leave my side. I lost my green card in Dec and currently waiting pay ceremony (Filled N-400 in Jan). In the meantime I obtained a I-551 for my mother's day trip and can't find that now. Any chance I can travel? Feeling sad and lost beyond words.

 

Thanks 

I don’t understand how you could lose a 551- isn’t it a stamp in your passport?   How do you travel without your passport?

12 hours ago, Milka:) said:

What is NOID? 

 

We have two affidavits (one from each side of the family) however not notarized, we had no idea it had to be. 😭

We don't have car insurance but hubby is included in my Food Stamps documents as well as medical assistance docs. 

We have a lot of doctors notices with our addresses however we don't have the same doctors we see. 

I have tax transcrips from 2019 to 2021 when I lost my job. 

Neither of us have a driving license. Or a state ID. 

 

I  will look for any other bits I can add. 

Food stamps and medical assistance?   How are you able to support an immigrant if you’re under the poverty line?

1 hour ago, JeffAtl said:

I married my wife almost 3 years ago.  She has a conditional Green Card and I am divorcing her.  She is attempting to take my house from me and has lied in court.  I'm planning to write a letter to USCIS and was wondering if anyone else has been through this.  I want her investigated now that it has become clear that she was using me and didn't love me.  Just hoping someone can give me some good advice here.

A messy divorce doesn't equate to GC fraud.  Obviously you previously provided evidence of a bonafide marriage.  

See the issue there?

7 minutes ago, davemcphe said:

She has not been a legal resident for 5 years, you have to meet ALL REQUIREMENTS

 

You have been a lawful permanent resident of the United States for at least 5 years;

You have demonstrated continuous residence in the United States for at least 5 years;

 

and she didn't come across the southern border illegally.

You missed the point - it was about why she couldn't naturalize under the 3 year rule as your spouse......

2 hours ago, davemcphe said:

No we are still married, living together, My wife has a current green card I-751 filed, My daughters green card is expired because I didn't see any sense in extending her green card (and paying an extra fee) because she gets citizenship through adoption by me a US citizen.  My wife can reenter the US on her green card my daughter cannot without a US passport.  That is why we are trying to get this processed as quickly as possible.

Then why must your wife wait 5 years?   Doesn’t make sense.

17 hours ago, dany123 said:

Hello

I find my fiancé about 4 months ago through the Internet for first time and we chat and calling about 3 month
and And we met each other about 1 month ago in the third country
I want to know can we apply for k1 visa ?
Because some website wrote you must meet each other for about 2 years and they wrote can't apply under 2 years , Is this real ?
For example we meet together about 4 month ago so can we apply for k1 visa ?

Please guide

Thank you

Assuming you meet all of the eligibility requirements, you can submit a petition, yes.   Will you ultimately be successful getting the visa?   That’s dependent upon many other factors.

1 hour ago, cornseed said:

Going on 2 years at this point. We've met in person once before, just last month, but we're trying to look for a way to make it more permanent. Currently planning on visiting in December or January to meet her family. We've also run into some issues getting her here since I can't sponsor or petition her with my AWA offense. What we've come up with as an option is to get here here on a working visa, then when we marry apply for an extended green card

Work Visa is a long shot for many reasons….

14 hours ago, cornseed said:

the decision comes down to a politician who is just trying to to curry favor with the public.

Politicians do not approve or deny petitions or waivers.  That is the job of USCIS.

You will want to read up on the financial sponsorship and domicile requirements so you can plan accordingly.

On 4/30/2024 at 2:03 PM, rks_emelander said:

he was very adamant since she currently works remotely for a foreign company serving foreign clients and is paid into a foreign bank account, she wouldn't have any issue if she were to continue that same position after entering the US while awaiting the Adjustment of Status/EAD. I'm still investigating this a bit more, but he reassured us several times that is not a problem at all.

Edited yesterday at 02:04 PM by rks_emelander

This is incorrect.  

2 hours ago, twilighthorse said:

We don't want to just make information just to "prove" we are together when we have been for many years and they can literally call anyone in our phones and they will confirm it.

Unfortunately, it takes some effort, and deliberately commingling financials is what most people do.

That said, we had no problems even though my husband is not on the deed to my house, since I owned it prior to marriage.  We did have joint accounts, jointly owned assets, and each other as beneficiaries.

1 hour ago, Nel99 said:

Is it only in Perú or everywhere that the conditions for DCF have changed? 

Now it's only limited to Life - threatening medical emergencies or imminent job transfers. 

Crazy!! 

Been that way for years, since they closed all of the USCIS international offices.

3 hours ago, ToNhi said:

And how long can petitions usually get stuck at the NVC for.

I believe the official approval time currently on USCIS is around 13 months.   Could be shorter or longer obviously.   Time spent at NVC is mostly dependent upon consulate.

6 minutes ago, Hoggypi said:

The marriage certificate will take two weeks to arrive though which makes me nervous since I’ll be overstaying by then 

At this point, you have no choice but to wait for it.

2 hours ago, shmearsandwich said:

I’m currently on an H1b visa and travelled to my home country for visa renewal. I was given a blue 221g (administrative processing) and was not asked for additional evidence. They kept my new passport and new i797. I have my old passport with my still current h1b stamp that expires in June. I also have my old i797. I’m wondering if I can reenter the US with my old h1b stamp and old i797 while awaiting administrative processing for the renewal? I would need to collect my new passport from the embassy but don’t know what possible repercussions I could face if I do that and if they would let me reenter the US. 

No.  If you're under AP for your visa renewal, the old visa would be voided.  

16 hours ago, jarj said:

When we started the process in 2022, we were still in the US. We didn’t know we’ll be stationed overseas then. We just moved overseas in January 2024

I don't think you are eligible to bring someone over on a family reunification visa unless you are domiciled in the US.  You may need to wait until you return to the US.

23 minutes ago, Noemi zarate said:

Hello,

 

I am getting my mom her green card. I am a US citizen

On the DS260 form there is this question:

 

“Have you ever been unlawfully present, overstayed the amount of time granted by an immigration official or otherwise violated the terms of a U.S. visa”
 

She entered illegally to the US and was here for 9 months in 1996 then went back to Mexico and never returned to the US

 

what exactly do I put? Obviously I would put yes but what else do I put. 
 

thanks!

What do you mean?  There is only one correct answer.

1 hour ago, Hoggypi said:

Thank you for clarifying this. Today we got married, we received the marriage licence and had the ceremony however my big concern now is that my ESTA expires in 6 days and the marriage certificate will take two weeks to be ready..so what should we do now, should we still file the I-485 without the certificate? Or should we do nothing until the certificate arrives then file? By then I’ll be overstaying my ESTA

You cannot (and SHOULD not) attempt to file without a marriage certificate.  The petition will be denied.

As you were told multiple times in this thread, you will soon be out of status until you've properly filed to adjust.  

1 hour ago, MaxP22 said:

You didn't state what country is he from?

 

Does he have any family in the US? What happened to the adults that were with him when he was a kid and got caught?

I agree, other parameters will impact this.  In particular, whether other adult relatives have overstayed/adjusted.

1 hour ago, cornseed said:

So, I am the US citizen and my girlfriend is the foreigner. She is from the Philippines but is currently residing and working in Saudi Arabia. I just got back from visiting her for the first time in Saudi Arabia and now we are planning on me visiting her and her family in the Philippines early next year.

 

After that, we will be working on her coming here. She has already tried to visit here, but her b2 visa was denied. We were not given a reason. She pretty much waited in line at the US embassy in SA and when she got to the front the visa officer denied her right away. We believe it was due to her applying in a country other than her home country. She had also at the time only been in SA for 6 months. 

 

Should we try for a b2 visa, again? Or go straight to k-1? We are both also concerned about the part of the k-1 where we have to agree to marry while she is here. Obviously this is the end goal, but, we have only met each other in person once for a week at this point. 

 

I'm new to all of this and any advice or tips would help a lot. Forms and applications are confusing and mixing it with relationships makes things even more complicated.

 

Thank you!

Her B2 denial had nothing to do with applying from a country where she is residing.   It was because they rightly suspect immigrant intent.

Petition her properly for a visa and it will not be an issue.

On 4/21/2024 at 4:10 PM, GuyHangingAround said:

Hi. Im new to the forums, and have some questions as a complete beginner.

 

I have an associate's degree in programming. But my resume is not that full and inviting. So I can do anything.

 

How can I find a job that gives a sponsorship for me? I mean, Im looking for any entry level job, if not in tech field. What are my options to find work that gives me the opportunity to relocate?

You will need a bachelor's degree.

On 4/25/2024 at 9:41 AM, xmasgirl said:

He's done the background check so many times and they always come back with nothing. How is this legal? 

How do you know "they always come back with nothing"?  Department of state does not make those results available.

You seem surprised that this is happening.  The US does not have diplomatic relations with Iran, so it is completely expected.

WOM cannot waive or expedite background checks.  Seems like perhaps you received faulty legal advice.  It can compel a decision, but if the extensive security process done for Iranians is not complete, that decision defaults to a denial.

6 minutes ago, Erin runner said:

What happens if it takes over a year to get the visa extension approval or denial? Either way, the I-94 has expired months ago. 

Right, it very well may take that long, which is why we usually do not recommend trying to get an extension.  It's the gamble you take when doing that.