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  1.    Carpe Vinum reacted to a post in a topic: Divorce waiver interview wednesday
  2. Coco8
    Covid and the pandemic was like 4-5 years ago, 3 max. So I'm a bit confused about the timeline: - "grew apart because of COVID" - Lawyer filed for divorce waiver ~2 year ago How long were you married? Can you give more information on your timeline from the start and did you have a spousal visa/how did you apply for green card?
  3.    Coco8 reacted to a post in a topic: Denied at manila interview
  4.    Coco8 reacted to a post in a topic: Social Security Card Name Change After Marriage Difficulties 2026 Before AOS
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    One possible option is to look at countries that have an easy refugee status situation, have an easier way of getting documentation, and an easier path to citizenship with a 'strong' passport. I think that Argentina has a pretty good refugee system and citizenship is might quicker than other countries, maybe 2 years. Don't quote me on the numbers, but I think it's worth checking out. Another advantage is that it's closer than Turkey and you are on a similar time zone, which makes it easier for talking on the phone, etc. Anyway, that's my suggestion, looking at moving to another country as a refugee. Though she might have friends and family in Turkey which would make this less of an option. Also, if you work remote, they have some easy visas for people who work remote and want to live there.
  6.    Coco8 reacted to a post in a topic: Rescheduling oath ceremony in new state?
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    Your wife can get a credit card on your name inside of her bank account. That can be done instantly over the phone with Bank of America, and you don't need to have a SSN. I got one for my dad for emergencies. It's not the same as a joint bank account, but it's something. I also wonder if Bank of America would accept the letter with your name, address, where the credit card is sent, as proof of residence? My dad lives abroad and because I did that, now he gets offers for loans and credit cards at my address XD Another option is, if you have a nice landlord, to add you to the lease. Sometimes this can be done very easily, and you can use that as proof of residence.
  8.    Coco8 reacted to a post in a topic: 221g but lacking clarity on guidelines (joint sponsor doesn't qualify because retired?)
  9.    Coco8 reacted to a post in a topic: US boyfriend paralyzed in accident, can I stay longer?
  10.    TBoneTX reacted to a post in a topic: Divorce procedures after green card was approved and received.
  11.    Crazy Cat reacted to a post in a topic: Divorce procedures after green card was approved and received.
  12. Coco8
    I would not wait to get divorced. He got the green card 1 year ago, meaning that he is going to have to go through ROC in less than a year. If you prolong the divorce to leave apart for 1 year, you are still going to be embroiled with him and married. If you are divorced, he can figure out his situation. Also, if he is really using drugs, anything he does can come back to you, like if he gets in debt with credit cards, you can be responsible if you are still married. That's outside of immigration issues, so I'll just leave it at that for you to investigate.
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    Are you still married? Even if you are still married, I would wait until you meet 5 years rather than 3. You'll probably have to disclose this during the application, but then you can say you weren't convicted. If you are still married, depending on how long ago this was, I would ask your partner to go to therapy and do some couple therapy sessions. If anything ends up happening, having the opportunity to have a letter from the therapists supporting that this was something else and not really violence, child abuse, etc., might help your case. In any case, it would help, but I'm just talking in the context of supporting information.
  14.    Ali_Hamza reacted to a post in a topic: EB2 NIW - Does a retail analytics–focused NIW endeavor make sense?
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    Someone was asking yesterday about their family tree as well (see below). Can you contact your representative to find out if this is a new policy and whether they can get the wording of the policy for you? Also, I would assume you do need grandparents and aunts/uncles. You are basically trying to prove you are not related and the information you provided only shows you are not siblings. But you could be first cousins. Plus, I think you have to provide the name of parents on the forms, so you are giving them information they already have. Is it hard to get the DOB of some of the cousins? At least the year would help if you cannot pin point a date. The year can help because then it can be clear, because of their age, that they cannot be parents to either of you. I wonder if this is just a grab for more data they can keep on file in case anyone on the family tree goes to get a visa.
  16. Coco8
    If you have to provide a family tree, you can make those with birth certificates. A birth certificate will have the names of both parents. A problem is if someone only has the mother but does not have the father, there is where you could add DNA if necessary. Did they tell you how far back you have to go? I'm assuming grandparents would be enough. I don't think DNA is going to be enough. You really need to put together a family tree with birth certificates. If you don't have the information, you can contact someone that works with genealogy. Or try some of the websites for genealogy. Family Search is free and has a lot of information, though it's difficult to find anything from people who are alive due to privacy.
  17.    TBoneTX reacted to a post in a topic: RFE ,DNA
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    I found this online: https://dna.labcorp.com/dna-testing/legal-immigration-testing The main issue is that you cannot just mail your DNA somewhere because someone has to take DNA from you and your son, to sort of prove that's your DNA. Also, some countries don't allow sending any 'biological material' through the mail. So you need a laboratory to send it on your behalf.
  19. Coco8
    Immigration lawyers typically only charge you if the application is successful. You only have to pay for the fees to file the paperwork in advance. It costs a bit over 10,000 if it's successful. It's very difficult to know if you have any chances because nobody has seen a large amount of successful profiles. The only people I know who did it had PhDs and were in much more narrow fields.
  20. Coco8
    It only applies for IMMIGRANT visas. A tourist visa is NOT an immigrant visa. Just FYI: They should only say they are planning to visit to meet their grandkid once is born. If they mention they are coming to help, they will get into trouble because it can be considered 'work' and many people get denied or turned back at the border for saying that.
  21. Coco8
    Does the health insurance have to be in effect at the time of the interview or do you have to show proof you are going to have health insurance? These are different things. It'd be weird if she has to have health insurance now since she is not in the US; not sure if that's even possible. I would follow what's been said earlier, about contacting your representative and have them research the new rule. If you only need proof that she will have health insurance, maybe a letter from HR saying they provide insurance for dependents could be enough. Marketplace has open enrollment now, but I don't think she can enroll since he is not living in the US and doesn't have a green card yet.
  22. Coco8
    It's not for "all visa processing". According to state department, it doesn't not apply for non-immigrant visas like tourist or student visa.
  23.    appleblossom reacted to a post in a topic: Dual Citizen (Italy/Jordan) - J1 Refused 214b in Amman. Can I re-apply in Italy after move?
  24. Coco8
    You are not going to be able to show strong ties in Italy without having lived there. February is basically next month and for the past 10 years you have been living in Jordan, and even after that you got denied. I would wait a year. You always have to wait for your situation to change to apply for a visa. The consulate in Italy is going to see you got denied recently and they are going to think you are consulate shopping. It makes you look desperate. Also, with an EU passport, you could basically work all over the EU so I'm not quite sure why you'd want to do this in the US. Chef de Rang is basically like a senior waiter and the way they wait tables in the US is extremely different than in Europe (it's actually extremely annoying, like they take away the plates when you finish eating even if the other person is still eating).
  25.    OldUser reacted to a post in a topic: First time jury duty after becoming citizen
  26. Coco8
    The occupation question is because they use information to disqualify jurors. For instance, I have friends who are lawyers who end up being dismissed by either the defense or the other party. They are not really sharing information with other organizations and they wouldn't really have a procedure to even do that. I wouldn't worry. Just answer all of the questions truthfully to avoid getting into trouble with the judge.
  27.    Coco8 reacted to a post in a topic: 16 year old applying for citizenship. His mom is now naturalized 9Oct. 10th, 2025) and has applied for him. The cost is almost $1400!! Is this right?
  28.    Coco8 reacted to a post in a topic: Traveling immediately after entry
  29.    Coco8 reacted to a post in a topic: Gold card application form is now available
  30.    Coco8 reacted to a post in a topic: Bad US Visa Interview Experience
  31.    Lance27 reacted to a post in a topic: What's happening with individuals on authorized stay getting detained/arrested at USCIS during their AOS interview? [merged threads]
  32.    TBoneTX reacted to a post in a topic: Insurance when you move to the U.S. with K1 visa
  33.    appleblossom reacted to a post in a topic: Insurance when you move to the U.S. with K1 visa
  34. Coco8
    Some jobs don't require that you be married to get added to the insurance. Your partner should contact HR to see how it works ASAP. They do typically require that you live together, but some places are more lax than others. They should also look at the paperwork needed and how long it takes to kick in, and also how much it costs per month to add you (I've heard a lot of dependent coverage increased a lot per month). Until you are on your husband's policy, you might be able to qualify for short-term health insurance. You'll have to call to see if you qualify. I used this insurance when I took time off between 2 jobs and it was like 80 dollars a month. Even though travel insurance might not work, I would still do some research about it, because a quick google search left me a bit confused and it might be an option at least until you get married. My dad had travel insurance and they never asked him about his visa or anything, and he did have to go to the doctor once. If you take medication, I would recommend you talk to your current doctor to be able to buy and bring your medication. Between the insurance kicking in, getting an appointment, and getting the medication, it can be a couple of months. Doctor's appointments can be difficult depending on the area, so even if you don't take medication, I recommend you make an appointment as soon as you get insurance.
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