AussieTam

Please let us know how you go

I have a moral objection too.

11 hours ago, LiddiaJ said:

Hi Aussie Tam, you said your youngest daughter moved with you, does this mean you have older children still in Australia? I am REALLY REALLY struggling with being so far away from my older kids. If you have older children back in Oz how did you cope ? 

My Eldest daughter is 24 so she wasn't able to immigrate.  She has a fiance , animals , finished university and has a job . 

Sometimes it is hard knowing all my family is half a world away. We visited in Nov and we plan on visiting every couple of years. Messenger is great , we can message and video chat when we want to. 

I strongly believe everything happens for a reason. Hoping I raised her independent enough not to need me close by .

1 minute ago, missileman said:

I found some in an African grocery store in Dallas.

I am currently getting friends and family to pack refill bags in their luggage when they visit.  

I saw they have it on Amazon but it isn't the same recipe

I live in Florida so we don't have any African grocery stores

On 3/4/2019 at 6:39 PM, Lil bear said:

I have found ways to get most of the ingredients I need here.. golden syrup, milo, vegemite to name a few... PM me if you want info !!! 

Where do you get the Milo ?

I have only been in the US a year and a half . 

I think coming from Australia makes it a much harder transition.  One of Hubbies friends said something that changed my view.  You need to treat America as 50 different countries. (Like Europe)

Many parts of American are not developed and have bad socioeconomic situations.  

Some states I plan on avoiding. 

We live in Florida, so I love the weather and the critters. I have told Hubby I couldn't live here if he lived anywhere else. 

I am lucky as my youngest daughter moved with me so I have company. 

My husband understands what we gave up to move here. He knows the sacrifices we made to be together as a family.  

Sadly many Americans don't see the Truth about  life in America. It really isn't a land of opportunity like Australia. So many people here struggle,  work conditions suck (I don't work here) , the food is terrible,  the education system is a joke.

As Australians we were privileged to be born in one of the best countries in the world. It is hard to ignore the differences.  

Your Husband was obviously enough to bring you here

Just keep talking things out , and be 100% honest about your feelings.  Hopefully he sees he needs to compromise and move to a more suitable area 

The age difference is definitely not an issue.  

Hubby and I are 10 years apart too and it never came up.

As long as you have a real relationship you will be ok. 

It is a long process and very stressful.  

Just ensure you have all required paperwork and you will get through.  

Certified translated birth certificate is ok.

The link will answer the other questions

http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Australia&cty=Sydney

3 minutes ago, dany_ccs said:

Yes! He had visit me every 4-5 months, it would be more often but work and days off are always an issue.

Hopefully this time next year you can spend Christmas together

Good luck. At least living in Mexico he can visit regularly. 

16 hours ago, slk1995 said:

I've sent a message to him. All it says is, "I want closure. I want you to admit you no longer are interested or care." 

 

I've been beyond miserable in the last like two months of this. It used to be far better. 

You deserve better. Find new friends, get out and talk to people.  

You are young you have so many things to look forward to

There are people here if you need to talk .

In my country the medical exam results were sent directly to the consulate.  They need the medical to prepare the entrance document package . I would send them through as you have already had the interview . Did they keep your passport ?

Mine went to ready then issued the next day , you will have the visa in your hands soon Congratulations. 

Australia does everything  online, If you fill out your timeline , you could get embassy specific answer.  I didn't receive anything at my address until I received my passport/visa . The mail I received  at TheThe

This confuses me if you don't have an ead how have you submitted a return ?

If you don't have employment Authorisation you can't have income. 

What am I missing?

So sorry you are going through such a scary situation.  

You came to America and married in good faith, you have lived as husband and wife for long enough.

Nobody deserves to be treated this way . Gather all the evidence you can. 

(Nightingalejules list)

Apply for your divorce and ROC. 

Him threatening to deport you and saying he will refuse divorce is abuse. 

Get legal help,  get divorce and ROC. 

Good luck

 I was still technically married for 2 years while my now Husband and I were dating . I had been seperated but the divorce was difficult. Divorces take time and immigration know that . As long as you are divorced and free to marry when you apply for K1 you will be fine .

14 hours ago, William and Betsy said:

Thank you all guys! I appreciate all the help! I got my ticket for january 20 and i will return march 28. My noa2 approve date is estimated to be mid february, so i would return and go directly to the interview ( it will take +- 1 month for the process to be at my embassy). I will keep you guys updated when the time comes! 

Wish me luck!!!

Good luck , I hope all goes well

On 11/16/2017 at 6:20 PM, William and Betsy said:

Thank you! This calms me a bit! 

Did you have to show your k1 package or they just asked questions?

I didn't bring anything other than my return ticket and proof of the cruise we booked . As long as you are going with tourism as your reason you will be fine.  Especially if it's to spend holidays with your significant other.

I visited my now Husband June/July this year and moved here on my K1 in September. We had booked a holiday in Hawaii as part of my stay so I was obviously here for tourism purposes . They did ask a few questions but I answered all honestly . Hopefully you don't have a problem. 

8 minutes ago, gregcrs2 said:

The K1 is a single entry visa , so once she entered the US it was technically expired . The condition of K1 is to marry within 90 days which she obviously met. I suggest you do AOS as soon as possible because she will be without status until she gets the first notice of AOS. There are many people that haven't gotten their AOS submitted within 90 days , you will be fine .

6 minutes ago, JonJulia said:

Did you come here to answer the question....oh no..that's right....you're just following the herd

This is a social media discussion forum . If you don't like people giving their advise why did you ask for it . Numerous people have answered your question.  You have been given advice . I could explain why my partner and I got an RFE and what our experience was but you only seem to be interested in replies that fit your narrative. The K1 visa process is difficult and stressful . The members of visa journey made it bearable . If you choose to dictate what you want from here then you will get out of it what you put in . Which is currently a negative attitude. 

You apply for your AOS , EAD and AP together .  The cost is currently  $1225. AP and EAD is currently  sitting at over 110 days from filing. Actual green card is currently  around 8 months. 

1 hour ago, JonJulia said:

I swear the twisting of facts and perceptions of those who don't follow the board's advice of monkey see, monkey do.  

 

If you don't  like the advice then do not take it.  I think you should apply for 90 day fiance the show. Everyone  should get the opportunity  from learning from someone as brilliant  and educated as yourself.