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A Fiance visa can U get fairly quick and then do the I-130 from within USA. Is there any visa for the child to do the same?

A Fiance visa can U get fairly quick and then do the I-130 from within USA. Is there any visa for the child to do the same?

That was the same thing for me. You can test for antibodies and see if you need to take a shot. But it’s cheaper to take the shot. I have figured out that vaccines are VERY important here in the US. 

Visa approved yesterday!!! 
Had my medical done last Monday at Sibyllekliniken in Stockholm and the embassy received it within 10 days. Interviewer gave me a copy of the whole medical report after the interview was done and approved. Waiting to pick up visa and hope for POE within next few weeks.  

I wholeheartedly agree about the reality check time. Seems they have an unrealistic view of American life, which is the most overlooked topic of discussion when speaking to foreigners about migrating to the US.
 
They want to complain about being here but then cry when you mention sending them back. It can't be both ways and as you can see it is causing you greif.
 
The reality check you have with them may require some help. If it only comes from you they may be less inclined to be receptive of it. If you can find other immigrants that can speak with them it would allow them to see what it is really like here in the US. Especially if you can find someone from their home country. If not, maybe you can get some friends and family to speak with them about the average life of an American. You can even show them news articles about how most Americans are living pay check to pay check.
 
But the most important thing they should know is that, without a green card and you providing room and board for them, things would be a lot worse for them. At least with you they have a chance for better opportunites.
 
But one thing stuck out to me is that how your wife pretty much manipulated you into bringing them over when you were not ready. You need to come to terms that part of this is on you also. You were doing the right thing but nobody should threaten you into something you are not prepared for. And this is the end result of that. This strikes me as there are some underlying issues with your relationship outside of them being homesick.
 
Until, their view changes it will likely not get better. At this point they are disappointed in what they were expecting. They think money comes easy in the US.  At the end of the day you have your mental and emotional health that is in jeapordy.

Send her to the therapist then. 
She can do a lot while waiting for get work permit. Volunteer, pick up a hobby, look for some job offers in the area in advance, etc. 
 
Break her bubble and tell her If she wants to make something out of herself and her life she needs to do some work also. Coming to the US doesn't mean she will have everything handled to her. 
 
People who came on k1 struggled while waiting for their work permits also. So she's not an exception. She must have knew in advance how this process look like. If she wanted to work and travel from the start you guys should have done cr1 visa instead. 

If your wife wants better quality life tell her to find a job ASAP.  Step daughter is old enough to also work. I assume they came on cr1 and have their green cards already so there is no excuse for them to just sit on their asses and complain. 
 
You can try marriage counseling also. If nothing works then just divorce and find happiness somewhere else. 
 
If wife wants to go back then divorce and let her. If daughter wants to stay then stay, just make it clear you won't be supporting her. 

Whether or not to send them home or give them a reality check. One is needed. Like @bad4tatt said, sometimes people come here to the US expecting luxury and riches but don't realize that just isn't how it is. That's why need to give them a reality check. If they just sit and watch "reality" TV then yea they have some serious disillusions of what is what.
 

Send them home. You can't make them happy. I think your wife had a vision of celebrity lifestyle and you never could give that to her. You can only make you happy because If you try to make anyone else happy, you will lose yourself.

Locking forwards to hear all about how it went. My interview is scheduled for March 19 so it is getting closer. Good to know that the American wasn’t allowed in. Was a little unsure about that part. 

Hey all! Just wanted to pop in and let everyone know Paul passed his interview last week! We haven’t sat down together to share a more detailed review of the experience, which we will before I leave, but I wanted to post something before then. His papers from the medical hadn’t arrived yet (he had it just the week before), but they told him everything else looked good and they just had to wait on that, so they went ahead and took his passport. We found out they received his papers on Tuesday so we’ve been checking the status of his case this week to find out when it’s been updated. So hopefully the visa will be on its way soon!!!
 
We’ve been super busy while I’ve been here doing so many things, mostly of course celebrating, so we haven’t had a chance to sit down and reply folks on here. We will be sharing more detail on our experience before I leave, particularly for our fellow Swedes :), and share some things we found interesting (FYI the American will not be allowed into the embassy with the beneficiary). 
 
Thank you you all for your support! I can’t wait to sit back down at a computer and catch up on everyone’s statuses! I hope everyone is doing well and moving along ♥️♥️♥️

Guysssss I just got off the phone with NVC and I was given an Interview date. 
April 24th!!!! 💃💃💃. The lady I spoke to said I would be sent an email soon. I'm super excited and nervous at the same time.
CC Date: 30th January 2018
Interview date :24th April 2018
Lagos Embassy.
 

Interview scheduled for CDJ, Mexico.
 
CC:12/20/2017
Interview: 4/4/18

Just got our CC this morning. Praising God! Now just waiting for an Interview date...

I can't believe it I just checked our status online and it had changed to "At NVC"!! I just got off the phone with NVC to confirm, it's a CC!!!!! 
 
CC 2/24
SD 2/09

Hi all, 
hope you're doing well. Just thought I'd let you know that yesterday I've received a text message saying that my card is being produced. That's approximately 5 weeks from paying my immigrant fee and 4 weeks from POE. 
 
fruitful week to you all, sending love & light your way.

Hey guys I'm so excited! I got approved yesterday, I'm gonna call on Monday to get verbal confirmation from an agent. This was really quick
 
SD: February 6th
CC: February 23rd

Sd : 30th January 2018
CC : 22nd February 2018
 
Country : India /Mumbai
 
Waiting for Interview 
 
Thank you and 
All the best to everyone

So I just got a mail from NVC for case complete and on queue to be scheduled for interview. How long will it take to get an interview date. CC: Feb 15th
Consulate: Lagos

Checked the site at 11:45 pm, and this is what I got!!! I called to confirm right away before it hit 11:59 pm. What’s crazy is that I called earlier around 6:30 pm, and the guy told me my case wasn’t even being reviewed yet.
 
 3 weeks and 6 days from sd! Thank you, Father in heaven!!!
 
sd: 1/24/18
cc: 2/20/18

Got case complete letter from nvc on 7th Feb case . husband called nvc today to confirm. Actual cc date is 31/1/2018. Waiting for interview to schedule in mumbai.

Received my cc tonight! Checked CEAC at 11:45, and it said At NVC. I called to confirm before they closed, and sure enough cc.
 
3 weeks and 6 days...
 
sd: 1/24/18
cc: 2/20/18
 
Now to wait to be scheduled for an interview.

Wow! called NVC today to get to the bottom of the Japanese Police report check list, apparently it's just to "remind me" to bring it to my wife's background check to her interview when its scheduled. I guess I was CC on the 14th of Feb. So I was a scan date of Jan 23. That's three weeks and 1 day. Good luck to all! so now, how often should I  call to check for an interview date?

Hello everyone!!! It seems I finally get a CC!!! 4 weeks!! I will call to confirm!!! 

SD - January 24th

The AOS has also disappeared!! 

Thank you lord!! I am so excited!! 

Just received CC today.  Does anyone know when can I expect to have my interview at Montreal? Thanks in advance.