Haiti2USA

47 minutes ago, pushbrk said:

Embrace the concept of truth.  Where the beneficiary is located is a separate issue from whether they complete the I-130 themselves or whether they are fluent in English.  Tell the truth, then proceed accordingly.  A preparer is more than a typist.  If your spouse read and understood the questions on the form, you need not indicate you are the preparer.  If she cannot, then you are both the preparer and possibly the interpreter.  Think in terms of facts.

So,  the fact that I'm trying to tell the truth is what makes me not know what to do. "I can read and understand English, and I have read and understand every question and instruction in this form and my answer to every question"... (exact quote from the form). It's because he is overseas and I'm supposed to fill this out for him that confuses me. If I'm to fill this out for him as he is not to sign this form (as he is overseas), how can he say he understands and has read every question.

I'm sorry if I ask too many questions. I think I'm just overthinking too much because I want this petition to be perfect with nothing that can cause a rejection or major delays. I've read where one small thing can cause months of delays. 

My phone acts weird so upon using a laptop at a wifi center I can see the example forms. My question is as follows: Is the I-130A example  form here on visajourney.com  being filled out on behalf of a spouse beneficiary here in the USA or one overseas?

I research and research (which I've done for anything else I've been asking here) and it seems I'm not finding a total conclusive answer. I'm a very thorough person and the last thing I want is a small thing to cause major problems (delays or rejection). My specific question I have been researching to find is whether I need to check the box that states "I understand English and contents herein..." (I'm paraphrasing) on the I-130A for the spouse beneficiary when they live overseas. It doesn't seem it should be checked but I just want to be sure as things aren't always as they seem either.

11 hours ago, MenaMariel said:

Hey guys,

Me and my wife just got married in egypt and we are thinking about filling the cr1 or k3 application, and I got the marriage certificate translated to English, do I need to notarized it at the us embassy to use the certificate for the application, or the translation will work fine, and my wife travelled back to the us, can I do the notarization for her at the embassy or the us citizen is the one must do it ? 

 

Thanks

You don't need to notarize it. You send in a copy of the original marriage certificate and also a copy of the translation. 

21 minutes ago, Haiti2USA said:

I'm hoping this is my last question before I'm finished. I have filled out both the I-130 and the I-130a completely and where there were things that either didn't pertain OR would have been left blank I marked N/A to make USCIS aware that I saw the item and am saying it  doesn't apply.

Will this cause any problems? 

I had watched this video:

 

I pretty much followed this advice on the I-130a also.

 

Also, can someone clarify here on what I need to do on the page that asks if the beneficiary can read English? "   " if the beneficiary asked the preparer to fill it out? I already signed as the preparer; will this cause problems? This paragraph is regarding the I-130a. 

 

Thanks in advance for any help!

I have seen the cr1 guide here and what looked like example forms, but when I opened them on my phone, they are only appearing to be blank forms. 

I'm hoping this is my last question before I'm finished. I have filled out both the I-130 and the I-130a completely and where there were things that either didn't pertain OR would have been left blank I marked N/A to make USCIS aware that I saw the item and am saying it  doesn't apply.

Will this cause any problems? 

I had watched this video:

I pretty much followed this advice on the I-130a also.

Also, can someone clarify here on what I need to do on the page that asks if the beneficiary can read English? "   " if the beneficiary asked the preparer to fill it out? I already signed as the preparer; will this cause problems? This paragraph is regarding the I-130a. 

Thanks in advance for any help!

13 hours ago, Lemonslice said:

Give a general description... Multiple stays in Dominican republic between 1999-2006, usually 2-3 months at a time to work as a ... In the .... Area.

Okay! Thanks! This helps a lot...

18 hours ago, NikLR said:

Just try to be consistent. 

Thanks for the help!

4 hours ago, NikLR said:

Just try to be consistent. 

So, his passport was stolen 02/26/2015; anything before this is a guess. Is it okay to stop here for employment and put a note in additional history that it was stolen and he doesn't remember? He has proof it was stolen if we get an RFE for that. 

2 hours ago, NikLR said:

I'm not sure exactly what you're asking?  Do you have to put your husband's physical address? Yes.  Is he working illegally and do you put down that information? Yes.  Will it matter to his immigration to the USA? No they don't care that he worked illegally in the DR.   If you are working and living someplace, regardless of visa status, you are residing there.  

Thanks so much for responding! This whole thing is really stressing me out; every time I go to look at dates he has given me it's very frustrating because he isn't sure of the dates and his passport stamps are very confusing because many times he goes by both borders and pays his taxes going back to the DR so he will have two stamps with one enter and one exit for the same day. I thought I had a way to rationalize not putting everything but I get what you're saying. I'm afraid I may put dates wrong on this form; if I accidentally do this, will it cause a big or minor delay? Is it possible they won't notice at all?

Thanks for trying to understand my post. I'm sure it may not have read very well as I've felt very stressed. 

A few days ago, I used the ask a lawyer service that's advertised here and talked to a lawyer. He told me differently than what I was advised here, but he also at times seemed to not be fully reading my statements. I asked him regarding my husband's physical address and employment (basically slave labor) because my husband has spent time in the Dominican Republic on a tourist visa. One of the first things the lawyer asked me was how was my husband in the Dominican Republic and I told him a tourist visa to which he said I only need to put Haiti as his physical address. I didn't understand and was frustrated; I asked another lawyer there and he basically said the same thing and then blocked me so another lawyer would take my question. Anyway, the first lawyer told me I could list the addresses on the i-130a if I want but it's really not necessary. This morning it hit me that how can my husband have an address in the Dominican Republic if he doesn't have residency there. It's like if I go to Australia on a tourist visa for 9 months and I don't have residence there, I'm still with an American address. Even if I pick up odd jobs, I really can't classify that as work because I'm only there on a visitor status. Maybe this is what the lawyer was saying.

Can I please get advice on this? It's complicated looking at my husbands passport stamps to try to figure when he has been where. If your advise is to list everything, how can I do this without saying everything because some things can't be figured out easily.

On 12/12/2017 at 10:19 PM, JFH said:

You must be truthful. If he's living and working in the DR, even illegally, you must state this. 

 

They won't ask his boss for a reference. They won't come to visit. Just put the truth. US immigration is not really bothered about your husband's bosses political opinions or his racism towards Haitians. Don't be scared of this question. 

This morning I was thinking that technically his address is Haiti. He only has a tourist visa. How can he have an address in a country he is only visiting?

On 12/22/2017 at 7:58 AM, TNJ17 said:

I don’t think an overstay shows on a passport, only on the permit that’s not on the passport. Regardless, they won’t care. It’s not US, it’s not their problem. 

Okay, thanks!

On 2/10/2014 at 12:34 PM, Harpa Timsah said:

I would like to add that you can also apply for or renew a tourist visa when you have immigration pending, with the same considerations above.

How is this done? Do I need to send my husband a invitation letter? How long does that take to process (tourist visa)?

53 minutes ago, qtime said:

If he overstayed in another country and it was not the us then the answer is no. They only care if he overstayed an us visa not another countries visa. There is no reason to mention anything about overstaying that visa

Okay, cool. I wasn't planning to mention it. I just didn't know if they will notice it. I'm including photocopies of both our passports to prove times we traveled together.

Just now, Haiti2USA said:

Okay, cool. I wasn't planning to mention it. I just didn't know if they will notice it. I'm including photocopies of both our passports to prove times we traveled together.

His visa is stamped in his passport.

57 minutes ago, TNJ17 said:

I’m pretty sure there is nowhere for you to fill out an overstay in another country anywhere on any petition you file at USCIS. 

No, there isn't. You're right. I was just concerned they may notice that when they see his passport copies I'm including. They may not even notice and I'm certainly not saying. I just wondered if I make that statement if it could help in case they notice.

I'm filling out the address history portion and realized my husband overstayed his visa in the Dominican Republic by a few days. Will this cause problems? I know I need to be honest and put all down. Should I not make them aware and just put a note that my husband had financial problems and had trouble traveling back to Haiti? This will cover it in case they notice. He was having trouble and he did instantly buy a visa the next month when he was ready to travel back to the Dominican Republic.

On 12/18/2017 at 11:56 AM, Haiti2USA said:

Does anyone know the province that the embassy in Port-au-Prince is located at? It asks for the embassy to interview at and then wants the city, province, and country.

For others future information, there is no province for here. Just put Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

45 minutes ago, dwheels76 said:

So Your husband got here in April correct. And 6 months later he's out the house? I sure wouldn't be worrying about his status whether he can remove conditions or citizenship. Yes you are responsible. But all you can now if you have no proof of fraud, you call USCIS and report that he left and it's considered abandonment. This way you have covered yourself so when time does come he files for Removal of Conditions that's on his file.

 

Sometimes people just break up doesn't always mean nefarious kind of things. Either way I know it hurts and I am sorry you are going through this.

 

Call USCIS and report him immediately.

And, that in itself should be suspicious to immigration also.

44 minutes ago, dwheels76 said:

So Your husband got here in April correct. And 6 months later he's out the house? I sure wouldn't be worrying about his status whether he can remove conditions or citizenship. Yes you are responsible. But all you can now if you have no proof of fraud, you call USCIS and report that he left and it's considered abandonment. This way you have covered yourself so when time does come he files for Removal of Conditions that's on his file.

 

Sometimes people just break up doesn't always mean nefarious kind of things. Either way I know it hurts and I am sorry you are going through this.

 

Call USCIS and report him immediately.

Exactly!!!!!!!

1 minute ago, Haiti2USA said:

The two years are to see if there is any abuse as well as if anyone could have proof of being used also. Just as well, you say if she has documented proof she can submit it. This is what I'm saying. 

Immigration likes to investigate stuff they may have reason to investigate. If nothing else, he could be scrutinized a little more at his change of status interview...if nothing else.

1 minute ago, geowrian said:

The 2 years are not "to see how the relationship goes". It's a period of time before having to file for ROC to show that the marriage was entered into in good faith, not what happened afterwards (although evidence during that period is used to determine said intent prior to marriage).

 

Sure, it can be reported. But unless there is documented evidence that he married for the sole purpose of evading immigration laws, said report won't result in any action. USCIS doesn't take the word of a former spouse at face value....they need documented evidence. Otherwise, it's just a matter of him proving his case for ROC (or not).

The two years are to see if there is any abuse as well as if anyone could have proof of being used also. Just as well, you say if she has documented proof she can submit it. This is what I'm saying. 

Does anyone know the province that the embassy in Port-au-Prince is located at? It asks for the embassy to interview at and then wants the city, province, and country.

3 hours ago, Mstameka said:

Thank You! The divorce is so expensive I really don't want to spend another dime

You still can report him though. Why should he stay if he was using you?

3 hours ago, MrHanky said:

I mean, the official instructions say nothing about it and tell you to mail it in.

If that's not good enough feel free to follow the advice of random people and see how that goes.

You don't have to get an attitude. If you read my original post, I said I know what the instructions say. I know this person; they are a good friend. I just wanted clarification if this still is possible.

5 hours ago, Coco8 said:

But did your mom change her name to her married name? What does it say on her passport, for instance? My parents' legal surname never changed after marriage so I used the ones they had when they were born.

 

(Sorry, I don't like using "maiden name" because it assumes it is a woman thing, and men could potentially add their wife's last name to their name, it is just a sexist thing that everyone expects women to change their name).

Yes, she changed her name.

5 hours ago, Bill & Katya said:

I guess I would worry more with the divorce than on your husband’s future immigration activities.  If you have material evidence that he was using you for immigration purposes, then I think you can notify USCIS, but other than that, the rest is up to him.

 

Sorry about the marriage dissolving.

Yes, she can report him.