Piratess&Swede

Thanks for the info, cleared things up for us.

Hiya

Me and my wife have a pretty tricky situation. We have a hard time making ends meet here (we're both disabled, but neither of us have any Social Security. We can't afford doctors either, so no chance of getting it any time soon). We've been thinking of moving to Sweden. Problem is I just got my two year greencard and we're waiting for the interview, removal of conditions, etc. If we do move, would that mean 'Back to square one, pal'? Grateful for any info.

http://www.sss.gov/

You can read about Selective Service at the site above. Selective Service is required of all residents of the United States. I believe you are required to sign up when you get your permanent residency. If you are within the age group required, and you don't, and later apply for citizenship, it could cause problems because they view that as refusing selective service. There's info about that on the site.

http://www.sss.gov/FSwho.htm

This discusses who must register for Selective Service.

http://www.sss.gov/fslottery.htm

You generally won't have to worry. There isn't a draft in place at the moment. The above link explains about how the draft lottery works. It starts with men who would turn 20 the year of the draft, so really, you're safe in that respect.

Thanks a lot! I was looking for links just like those.

The US has not used the draft since the Vietnam War so don't worry about getting sent to Iraq.

As for having to sign up, it is the Law in the US.

ATTENTION, UNDOCUMENTED MALES & IMMIGRANT SERVICING GROUPS!

If you are a man ages 18 through 25 and living in the U.S., then you must register with Selective Service. It’s the law. You can register at any U.S. Post Office and do not need a social security number. When you do obtain a social security number, let Selective Service know. Provide a copy of your new social security number card; include your complete name, date of birth, Selective Service registration number, and current mailing address; and mail to the Selective Service System, P.O. Box 94636, Palatine, IL 60094-4636.

http://www.sss.gov/

Oh, oh! I see... I got it a bit wrong, then.

Completing your I-485 is a required step for you to live in the US; you'll find the info about SS on the back half of that form.

Go to sss.gov and read up for yourself--registering your name is NOT the same as 'being shipped to Irak'.

No one gets 'dragged off'; don't over-react, just go read the facts.

So, basically I don't even have to go sign up at a post office as long as I file for AOS within 30 days? Thanks for clearing that up

(I realized it's not the same thing a minute ago hehe)

Maybe I over-reacted a bit... but I think you might've felt the same way if you too got a paper thrust into your face and was told: Sign or don't get a visa. "Gee, thanks. What an abundance of choices you present me with..." They were not exactly nice about it.

Hi, people!

I'm 25 years old, so at the embassy I was told I have to sign up with the Selective Service as soon as I arrive in the US. Why do I have to do that? I'm not even a permanent resident yet and they want to ship me off to Irak??? How the hell does that work? I am not exactly thrilled about going off to fight some bullshit war when I'm FINALLY reunited with my darling American. What are the chances of that happening? I'll be 26 in May, so it's not exactly a long wait, but... I don't wanna be dragged off all of a sudden.

/Annoyed Swede

Congratulations!

I would say that it depends on the co-sposor income level.

If the co-sponsor is well above the minimum, probably not a big deal. If borderline, perhaps an issue.

Well, the co-sponsor is my fiancee's step-dad. He has two dependants and makes over $40000/year. So, that's not a problem...

Thanks for the reply

Our co-sponsor forgot to put down his dependants on the affidavit, but they are listed on his tax return. Saw it only after I sent in the checklist! Is this going to be a problem? My fiancee will be with me at the interview, but I don't know if she will be asked any questions.

Grateful for any thoughts!

Hi, people!

My fiancee has a co-sponsor and all the papers are ready to be sent to me, except for the letter from my fiancee's bank. Her bank is REALLY slow and incompetent, so I don't know when it'll be done. Does it really matter if we don't bring one to the interview? I've read posts where the consular officer doesn't even look at the applicant's affidavit, because he/she has a co-sponsor. Any help appreciated!

*bum holding cardboard sign* "Hi, honey! You were late, so I gave your bus fare to this guy!"

Yes that would be annual income last year as reported on tax return form 1040.

Thanks a lot!

Hi, people!

This is so confusing... In question 7, of the I-134 form, are you supposed to put your annual income of LAST year?

Last year and this spring, my fiancee worked part time at WalMart, but quit. Since she's in college, she also had a few hours at the school's Writing Center. The hours vary, so she doesn't know her annual income for this year.

(Yes, we have a co-sponsor )

Thanks for your help

Thanks for your replies, all of you, it's very helpful!

We've talked about it quite a lot, and we are going to have a small wedding with just the immediate family. We've even looked at different locations to have it at while I've visited, so we do indeed have an idea. I'll just be honest, then, like you said

Looking at some example interview questions, I noticed one saying: When and where are you going to have the wedding?

Is it okay to simply answer that it's been very hard to plan a wedding without knowing when we'd be approved, and that we are going to plan it in a lot more detail once the visa is approved?

Very grateful for any help

Henrik

Just to clarify, when a co-sponsor is married, does he or she has to fill out the affidavit of support together with his/her spouse or is it one form each? I appreciate the help

Just to clarify, when a co-sponsor is married, does he or she has to fill out the affidavit of support together with his/her spouse or is it one form each? Thanks for your replies

I know the ####### you're going through, even if your situation is a lot worse. My fiancee's family didn't think much of me the first time I came to visit, and my fiancee had to put up with a LOT of ####### and scrutiny simply because I was not entirely like them (not even that much different, mind you!). In fact, most of them only saw an outsider, someone who would disappear from their lives at the end of the week and that would be that. They are so scared of what they don't understand and they want it to go away.

But, of course, we know better, don't we? That's right!

There's only one thing you can do, tough it out. I know that sounds harsh, but that's all there's to it. Nothing you SAY will ever change their minds, but what you DO just might. Don't expect anything to happen immediately, but don't give up, and don't let them destroy what you have. Because like you said, no matter what they think, it will not change what you and your girl have together.

I've one question, though. Maybe I missed you saying something about it already, but I don't quite understand how your step-mom would be able to wrestle that money away from you? You're not a minor, it's your money. Or do you only have part of it?

Best of luck, man

Congrats!

I hope you guys can help us with this, because I'm not sure what to do.

My fiancee is currently unemployed, so she'll be using a co-sponsor to meet the requirements. My question is, since she's unemployed and won't be doing any sponsoring, does she need to send in any tax returns, bank statement, etc. along with her affidavit of support? Because she still needs to send one in, right?

Thank you all in advance

Thanks, all of you, and good luck to everyone who're still waiting.

the govt can at any time, at their discretion, ask for an original of any document. your fiancee should be able to get a new birth cert from her state govt fairly easily.

Thanks, I'll tell her to get a new one, then. And thanks for the quick reply

Fiancee has lost her US birth certificate a while ago. Since we sent in a photocopy of it as evidence, is it going to be a problem later on? Do you need to bring it to the interview?

There's no pick-me-up like an approval when you're dying of swollen tonsils and pink eye! Or so I hear

Anyone have any info on embassy in Stockholm, Sweden? Are they fast, slow, or down right evil?