Paul & Marina

Look at the questions that are asked daily. Think about all thoses that file that lack VJ and other resourses. All things considered maybe the approved rate reflects the lack of research.

Wishing all a great outcome,

Just asking "and he has not had any kind of criminal activity in the United States since he's been here". Isn't that criminal activity?

Have you thought about just driving to ATL, it's about a 6 hour drive.

19 hours ago, TNJ17 said:

Where is she from? If she’s from France, you guys have waaaaaay better healthcare than we do and no cost, so I don’t see why you’d wanna bring her here. Anyways, if she’s from France she doesn’t need a visa and should have no issues coming in. 

There is always a cost, somehow it was paid for.

Yes, I would say the best advice you got is not to listen your you Lawyer. Even Helen Keller had better sense not to do that. I would ask the lawyer what their rational is for not withdrawing the I-864. it may be part of his overall defense strategy   You can always get a free consultation from an immigration attorney.

Scott, I would say most of us are saddened by your situation. I wish for the best outcome for you and our country.

I enjoyed VJ much more before some brought a political agenda dimension here. Yes, it’s true those from predominately Muslim country are having a more difficult and longer processing times. Be patient and let the process take the time required. I would think the long processing times, delays, and request for more information are frustrating for all.

Maybe you could move to mexico for safety of those who live in the US

Sign her up at a driving school for class and driving instruction. Get her off to a good safe start.

"I could ask Axl Rose to marry me". Not a good idea if your on a K1. By the time he showed up your 90 would have been over for some time.

" Since the border control, as far as I know, does not like immigrants." If you follow the law/process and have been granted the right to enter the US it happens every day. Yes, Boarder Control can deny entry after you have been given a Visa but that is an exception. Sometimes things change after Visa was granted, drugs, crime things like that. I do not think you would have those issue and you would ever have to worry about. The semester abroad is a great idea, just don't over stay your visa. Not sure of your major (I taught  at an international university in the US for 14 years) it’s a great way to network and might help when it comes time to get a job.

Welcome to the US

I will assume me you have told her it's off. If so and she comes to US it's on her and you have no obligations. In 90 days she should go home if no marriage. Anyway would would have expired.  I know there are so many variables it had to the the complete situation to respond to. 

6 hours ago, TNJ17 said:

Omg wow what are the odds?!?!?

1 in 101,457,955.00 +- 2,332,387.00 if you go back 15 generations there is a 12.3% likely hood you have a relative in common.

This maybe helpful?

https://www.uscis.gov/greencard/affidavit-support

On 12/15/2017 at 10:29 PM, NewBeginnings1 said:

I don't know your faith or what you refer to to ground yourself. However, the advice I can give is to take your time and get to know this woman. Spend time with her family as they will become yours. Really focus and self-check yourself and not just reassure yourself based on words. She may love you and be excited about building a life in America. However, many Jamaican only know what they see on TV or what they have been told about America. Once they get here, they quickly see how they lived in paradise and Americans work harder, play less, and have many expenses.

 

I'm not saying there aren't true love stories, but I can say there are lots of deceivers out there. You meet, get hypnotized by the charm and what seems humble and sincere demeanor, and then after all is done you realized it was  just a veil. What is meant to be will be and you must be patient. Sometimes what is perceived as a roadblock could be a devine intervention.

 

While you wait, continue to build your future. A congressional inquiry only helps if your congress person is for immigration. It is expensive migrating someone and also time consuming. This country is huge in comparison and completely different than Jamaican culture. Remember many Jamaican's never have left the island that is about is big as Connecticut and Rhode Island combined. Jamaica is not America and the immigration process is not the greatest challenge about marrying someone who is from abroad. Marriage is serious and we as Americans tend not jump in and jump out of marriage. K1s need to be reformed to allot more time so couples can have more time to discern and get to know each other as well as adjust to a new life. 

 

Subscribe to the "Adjustment of Status" or "Removal of Conditions" forums to gauge the challenges further along the process. Many will arrive to this country, realize it isn't a dream land they perceived it to be, and accept they have to work just as hard as they did back home to survive. You will see some posts where the financial arguments start, then the cheating, then the violence. I've been seeing these types of post for the past four years.

 

Just be still, seek your peace, and trust that if she and you are meant to be things will fall into place.

 

Good luck!

Look at all the relationship in the US to US citizens, many breakup,  fall out of love, and many get divorced like in many countries. How many folks talk about getting divorce decree or I thought I only needed to disclose my last marriage. We have all looked "through the veil". I haven't met (although there might be) or know anybody the married someone with the intent or desire to divorce them. NewBeginnings1 I would say was to take a relationship slow, let it grow and develop, and perhaps over time you will have a much clearer picture.

I wish for the both of you a happy life,

5 hours ago, juggy_11 said:

Hi, 

 

I'm a US citizen planning on filing a K1 Visa for my Filipina fiancee who is currently working as a nurse in Saudi Arabia. Her work contract ends this coming June (2018), which means she will be going back to the Philippines permanently until she flies (hopefully) to the US to be with me. My question is, I plan on starting the application process this month (January) while she is still in Saudi. Given that she will no longer be in Saudi 6 months from now, would it be smart for me to apply now given her future address change? Or should I wait until she goes back home? I guess I'm curious how the handoff process from one embassy to another (Saudi --> Philippines) would be handled, and how that would complicate the process. Has anyone been in a similar situation before? From what I know, the process takes approximately 6 months (of course this depends on a lot of factors). 

 

Thanks! 

Back in the late 1980 to mid 1990 there was a major shortages of nurses in the US. The Medical Center I was on staff at brought over about a dozen nurses from the Phiilipines. These were some of the best nurses we had. Smart, patient centered,caring, and very easy to work with. She will be a good addition to the US.

Is does sound reasonable to use address for the embassy/consulate at which the interview will take place.

My wishes that this goes well for you both, 

Lemonslice "First step would be to request her record and have it translated, so she can get proper advice from a lawyer".  You are spot-on, let's know officially what the records say to define problem. 

For me the Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) was to hire an attorney. So, in the very near future that is my plan. 

What is the number of the questions your are referring to on the I 925F 

I did some research before I answered this question. About 33% to 55% of marriages in the US met online. I would not think this would be a problem. Using a marriage broker (which you did not use) I would suspect would be.

I wish the best for both of you,

Yes,  Yuliya Lipina was spot on, put the information in as from your best recollection ( I understand no lease, maybe bill for water, gas, electricity, or anything) and do be consistent.

Best wishes to you both 

3 minutes ago, payxibka said:

She is no longer in the states but back on the PI

payxibka, thanks you so much for your enlightenment.

My you be blessed beyond your desires 

Depending on the state you live in you might not eligible to marry until a period of time has elapsed. For K1, one needs to be free to marry and if you state has such a waiting period  it might be interpreted that you might not be be free. you might want call the department in you county that issues marriage licenses where you plan to get a marriage license and see if there is such a waiting period in your state (or state you plan to get married) for the correct answer.

I wish for you the best

Thank you so much for your comments. So this is only to ask questions? I was not aware of this.

Happy New Years to all

SO we got engaged during a month together in Vietnam. I will going home in 2 weeks and she will stay in Vietnam so it will be longer for her to get documents together. For us I decided to hire an attorney. It isn’t much money and well worth it for me. In Sep & Oct I interviewed 6 attorneys and selected 1.