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You need to forget about mentioning "Sharia Law" because I think in Kuwait an Islamic marriage gets processed & recognized by the country.  So you have an official marriage recognized by the country which is Kuwait now.  I can go get married in Sharia Law and not process it with the government in any Muslim country.  I am a Muslim and I know this.  You are supposed to process it, but if you don't, then its not recognized by the country.

I guess what I am saying is, your marriage started as an Islamic marriage, but then was processed with the government which made it official and recognized by the government.

I will give you an example, when the Imam comes to your home or you go to the mosque and the shiekh announces the marriage......thats Islamic marriage and he gives you the marriage contract which you are supposed to go process it with the Judicial Ministry.  When you walk out with the marriage contract the shiekh gave you, you are married under the Sharia Law.  You are married, but its not recognized by the government.  As soon as that contract gets to the Judicial Ministry and processed, then you are married in the eyes of any government in the World.  It sounds like you are passed the religion marriage stage and your marriage was registered with the government.  If so, then you need to peruse an official divorce.  I guess what I am trying to tell you is, your marriage is not an Islamic marriage now, it's a marriage recognized by the government

On ‎7‎/‎9‎/‎2017 at 6:16 PM, pushbrk said:

While your list may be helpful, it is unlikely to be the correct list for the OP, unless their circumstances match yours.  Some items on your list may not be applicable to the OP and some items not on your list may be applicable.  One item on your list, the petitioner's birth certificate, is not applicable at the NVC stage.  Most immigrant visa cases do not have "joint tax returns" to submit.  If any are joint, they are usually  joint with a former spouse.

She's a petitioner not her husband.  That's why she's sending her husband's birth certificate and police report along with other documents.  I think she's ok

On ‎7‎/‎9‎/‎2017 at 1:35 PM, pushbrk said:

Correct, except the the police report is a "civil document" not a supporting document.  Tax returns and pay stubs are "supporting documents" to the affidavit of support, which is a required form, not simply a "financial document".

Maybe I am not understanding your post completely, but my friend was sent a CHECKLIST by the NVC for not having a Police Report.  That tells me its a required document

You better not tell the immigration the kid was dropped off 3 years ago and she claimed to be your husband's child and no DNA test was complete for 3 years. 

If the child is not his, why not spend the money to put him in a foster home?  Maybe adopt him after you put him in a foster home.

1 minute ago, evoria said:

Wow, I am just trying to be a good person.  The girl left the child, we are not sure if she id dead or alive.  She just left the child with an old woman.  Trust me this is an unselfish act for the child.  Why she left and where she is - is not the issue.  I want to do what is best in the long run for a little boy.  Again, my husband cheated - I am a big girl I understand that I am not 100% myself.  But I understand that this little boy would be in the street without the kindness of my sister-in-law who is too old to take care of a small boy.  My husband to date does not claim this child but we help because it is the right thing to do.  He is an innocent child in all this and deserves to be safe.  I want to make sure in the worse case scenario he has an option if we can give it to him. 

So, for 3 years and your husband didn't do a DNA test?  For 3 years and you didn't ask your husband to complete a DNA test?  That's the part I am stuck on.  I know I sound mean, but I am trying to be realistic.  You are trying to do something good for the child and that's great.  Your husband you said is a US Citizen, so get a DNA test and if it's his then he can get the child.  It sounds like the child is not his since you are praying they don't request a DNA test.  If it's not his, then its a different story

4 minutes ago, evoria said:

The girl abandon the child.  If it is not my husbands, why should I search for the father or her?  She has been gone for 3 years without a word.

Yes, look for the father and the girl.  Its their child after all.  Its sad for a child to be raised by a different family knowing his own parents abandoned them.  Its good for the child to be raised by his parents.  I am shocked 3 years went by and you didn't get a DNA test to see if your husband was or did cheat on you.  Something about this story I don't get

7 minutes ago, JFH said:

Is this really on the best interests of the child? Bringing him to a foreign country to live with two complete strangers when he has formed a bond with your sister-in-law (and she presumably with him)? Adoption is a very complex issue. I have been a foster parent in the past and also considered adopting a child. Removing a child from the familiar surroundings should only be done when there is no other option. I suggest you fully research the effect of adopting a child of this age and prepare yourself for the struggles you will have. He won't just step off a plane and into your waiting arms with a smile on his face. He is likely to feel great resentment at being wrenched from his home. There are some great books in the subject - I urge you to read them. If you go ahead with this you have a very tough road ahead. I attended some very good adoption seminars - see if you can find some in your area. 

I agree with you.  Adopting a child is not an easy thing.  I also believe the real parents must be given multiple chances to raise their own kids because it's good for the kids themselves.  Maybe I am a mean person, but how is someone willing to take a kid that just jumped in their life by being claimed to be their spouse's child.  I think the story is a bit shady

1 hour ago, evoria said:

Prior to coming to the US a girl accused my Husband of being her son's father.  We were already married, I was in the US.  My husband has since become a US citizen and the girl 3 years ago dropped the child off at my mother-in-laws and she has never been heard from again.  My sister-in-law has been raising him, however she is not well.  If something happens to her he will be in the street or in a orphanage.      I want to bring him to the US.  I am not sure how to proceed.  We can say he is my husband's son however I am sure they will request a DNA because he was born after or no soon after we were married.  If the DNA test proves he is not then there is no way to get him here because he is not family. So question, should my husband get a custody document and we say son and pray they will not request a DNA, or can someone offer a better solution? 

If the child was born soon after you got married, then your spouse cheated on you, unless you knew him less than 9 months before getting married.  I am not sure why you say "I pray they don't request a DNA test."  You should get a DNA test to make sure if the child is his or not.  If the child is not his, you need a lawyer.  I think the child needs his real parents.  If thats your spouse then good, but if not then you must find his real parent

2 hours ago, ShellsBells said:

My husband just went to the police department in Haiti to try and get one.  They advised him that they need the letter from the Visa Department regarding the interview before they can run the report.  That maybe just Haiti, but wanted to let you know what he was told.  In Haiti at the Interview, it is required.

When I asked the VISA Department, they said that they do not need it to close the case but he will need at interview....good luck.

My friend is at the NVC stage and he just received a checklist from the NVC which will reset his 11 week processing period.  The checklist was for a missing police report.  When you go on the NVC site, it clearly says to send a police report.  I honestly wouldn't trust any officer/agent on the phone because some don't know what they are talking about.  If it says on the NVC site to send the police report, then you need a police report. 

If the police station is asking for a letter from the NVC, then I would print them the instructions of what data is needed straight from the NVC site.  Or I would reach out to the embassy in Haiti and ask them what you or your spouse should do

35 minutes ago, pushbrk said:

All applicants for visas are interviewed.  You are not an applicant.  You are the petitioner.  Nothing like 90% of petitioners bringing spouses from Yemen or any other country are interviewed.  Less than 1%, far less, of petitioners are interviewed prior to petition approval.  It may be as simple as verifying you are who you say you are and you were born when you said you were.

I had the senator and congresswoman in my state assist me with my case and both clerks who only deal with immigration cases said 90% if not more of petitioners if they see the country Yemen anywhere on the application that they are asked to complete an interview.  I know over 10 people who has to be transferred for an interview and only 2 didn't interview

18 minutes ago, pushbrk said:

Although the timing associated with that news is unwelcome, the fact that the case was transferred to a local office is no small concern.  This does happen from time to time but it's pretty unusual.  If I were in your shoes, I would be more concerned about WHY the service center staff thought a local office interview of YOU was required, and be prepared for it, as the fate of your petition is now in YOUR hands.  There's a reason, for this turn of events.  In my experience, petitioners in such  cases have more than a clue what the potential problem is, along with understandable reasons not to share those potential issues publicly.  If you don't know what the potential problem is, keep thinking about it until you do, then be prepared.  

Yeah I understand, but my spouse is from Yemen and they say 90% ( I am not sure if that number is accurate, but lets say A LOT) of applicants from Yemen get interviewed.  There were some mistakes that made it to the USCIS officer like for example the marriage license that was written when I got married was written in Arabic and my birthday year was written 1984 instead of 1982.  I couldn't tell because my Arabic is not that good.  After sending everything in, I realized the mistake and got it fixed overseas and sent the USCIS the correct version including an explanation why this happened.

Everything about my case is 100% legit, so I am not worried if they will be fair to me.  If not, then we will see what I will have to do

So, I just wanted to update everyone with my case process.  I submitted my I-130 in December (You can look at my timeline for specific dates) and in April the USCIS sent me a RFE.  I sent my response within 3 days and the USCIS updated my case on April 28 that they are reviewing my response. 

I was told once my RFE is received, the USCIS will respond within 45 to 60 days.  On day 61, I called the USCIS and I was told the normal processing time is now 9 months vs 6 months.  As for the 45 to 60 days, by the USCIS updating my case by telling me the response was received thats a response in their eyes.  I thought a decision had to be made within 45-60 days, but I guess not.

These latest updates I got on the phone by calling the USCIS 1800 number and speaking to USCIS officers (not very helpful).

I contacted my senator and they sent a request to expedite my case even though I didn't ask for an expedite.  I asked them to help me understand what is going on.  They sent a letter saying my case has been transferred to the local USCIS office in my state and I have to wait for an interview.  The interview at my local USCIS will be scheduled in 90 -120 days from now.  This is only to schedule it and the interview will be at least 30 days from the day they schedule it.  This means best case its scheduled in 90 days and it's 30 days away which makes it 120 days from now.  The interview can be scheduled 120 days from now and could be 3 months away which would push it to 7 months from now.

It was very disappointing to learn that.  I was hoping by this December I will be living with my wife, but with this news, everything is pushed at least 4 months.

12 minutes ago, Ebunoluwa said:

OK, but you did read the above posts that fiances are now allowed again correct ?

Oh i didn't, but that's great news

18 minutes ago, Ebunoluwa said:

We did not know it when you made the thread and neither did you. You speculated.
It changed to no fiances and now it has changed back to fiances allowed.
It made absolutely no sense and that is why they just now changed it back to fiances ARE allowed as bona fide to enter.
I don't know why it made sense to you that they would not count as bona fide.

Why is it not good news for you that fiances are now allowed ?
 

Because some people will suffer.  I am married to my wife, but it would be selfish of me to feel happy that some will suffer from this news

Well, can i start talk$hit now that what i initially said turned out to be true? Lol

Maybe others thought my logic was wrong, but it made perfect sense to me.  I only agreed with people so i don't sound like a hard headed person.

But its not good news for me so please don't think i am glad i was right and i wish everyone who has a case K1 success.

I thought a fiance or engagement is considered a bona fide relationship.

I made a thread about this and people burned me with proof that a K1 is excluded from the ban because it can be proven that it's a bona fide relationship.  I would check if that's true

15 minutes ago, janet3 said:

I am 143 days into waiting for a NOA2 for a k1 visa. My fiance is Algerian....we share the same religion  (none) I am 5 years older than he, we have same educational and work backgrounds. .... and I am terrified.....

I am not sure if Trump will go after relatives and the SC would approve it.  That's just my opinion.  If so, i might look for a job outside the USA and live with my wife for 4 years until Donny Gorilla leaves

8 hours ago, Ebunoluwa said:

You are too hung up on 'relative'. Students with valid visas that plan to attend school and employees with valid visas that are
coming to work here for a company ALL have a bona fide relationship either with the school or company.
The term bona fide relationship goes for them too and they are not "family" or "engaged" but just students and employees with a valid
(as in bona fide)  relationship to school or company and with a visa.

You are correct and i have changed my stance and opinion.  I truly believe a fiancee now will qualify.  Read my latest post.  

8 minutes ago, TriloByte said:

I see. Isn't it all just speculation at this point anyway?

 

To be honest with you, before reading what others posted i thought a fiancee had 5% chance, but now that 5% is 90%

6 minutes ago, TriloByte said:

Something is messed up with your logic, sorry.

 

Go to this link and see step 2 point 4:

 

https://www.uscis.gov/family/k-1-process-step-step

 

It says: "If the DOS consular officer does not find the relationship bona fide, the K-1 visa will be refused, and the K-1 petition will be returned to USCIS."

 

Obviously, relationships are found to be "bona fide" in the eyes of the government, before people are married, or else no person would have ever been issued a K-1 visa.

Read my last post, i am convinced now.  Comment on the last thing i posted

10 minutes ago, JNC09 said:

so is it going to take longer for ALL countries/nationalities, or for 6 i think countries wrote in the article? 

 

I read the actual letter or policy and i thought i read it's for those 6, but something will be followed world wide for the embassy process or vetting process to be precise

3 hours ago, cleon86 said:

Yes, we're already $3000 deep. I'll post here my checklist from NVC. 

 

I did a lot of research ahead of time to find the right lawyer and I haven't been disappointed thus far. Fingers crossed for the remainder of the process! You'll have your own cover sheet of course that you'll have to include as the cover page for your documents. It will have your case number and a barcode. 

 

 

This list has all the things that apply for everything.  Like for example, IRS tax transcripts, then federal income tax return, then evidence of income.  I wish the list showed only the things i should send.  Or here is another one, proof of US status, now as far as i know because i am a US citizen i don't need to send anything.  I really appreciate the list so please don't misunderstand me but i wish the list has only the things someone with my status or in my situation has to send

5 minutes ago, cleon86 said:

Hahahahahahaha I'm dying  That's probably about right though.

 

When we first started this process we had no idea what it all entailed and decided together we'd prefer to hire an immigration lawyer who knew what they were doing rather than guess at everything ourselves and potentially delay our case due to missing documents, etc. which I'm not seeing really makes a difference if you have a lawyer or not since they're losing people's documents right and left. We paid $2000 to initially hire the lawyer, then $1000 before the NVC process and will pay another $750 before the interview. I know every case/country is different but I'd be more than happy to send you the checklist of items they told me to put together if you'd like. 

If you don't mind just the checklist to give to the NVC.  I went on the NVC site and collected all the documents they clearly request (Wife's BC, Marriage License, Divorce papers, Police report and Passport Biographic Photo.  AOS package:  IRS Tax Transcripts for 3 previous years, will supply 3 last month of check stubs, I-864).

So, you will end up paying around $4K.  I personally hate to deal with lawyers.  They are never clear and honest.  The words they love to use is "IT DEPENDS"

9 minutes ago, fcl said:

I am a little over 8 months waiting for NOA 2 (P.D. Oct 24). So we are out of "normal processing times" (nothing normal about Nebraska). It turns out were stuck at background checks.

If you got your NOA 1 before December 2, you are out of normal processing time.

It really helps you and others if you fill out your timeline.   

I know you are talking about NSC, but for TSC I called 2 days ago because I hit the end of my 6th month and I was told it's now 9 month for normal processing time