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    Starting with my AOS

    in Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from K1 and K3 Family Based Visas

    Posted

    4 minutes ago, Pitaya (火龙果) said:

    Popular topic, Earlier today, I just posted this response to a very similarly-themed question: https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/711610-need-proof-of-relationship-for-aos-aside-from-marriage-certificate/  I would suggest that you read my posting in this thread, you should be able to readily find answers to your questions, and some suggestions.

     

    Good luck on your immigration journey.

     

    Thank you!

    Starting with my AOS

    in Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from K1 and K3 Family Based Visas

    Posted

    Hi guys, so I'm back to keep this immigration journey going and now it's turn for the AOS, I'be been working on printing some documents to start putting the package together and at first I have the following questions:

     

    -Copy of passport: Do I (applicant non USC spouse) need to include copy of ALL the pages of my passport? Or just biometric page, visa, and entry stamps?

    -Do I need passport style photos (2x2) for each form? (I148/I765/I131)

    -Do I need a G 1145 e notification form for each other form? (I148/I765/I131)

     

    About proof of bonafide marriage:

     

    We got married 50 days ago, we only have proof of the health insurance my husband add me to and a joint account we opened with my savings but it doesn't show any activity, for daily expenses I use his credit card. Should we include proof of that at this stage too?

     

    Thank you so much!

    Venezuela Passport Question

    in Mexico, Latin & South America

    Posted

    On 4/10/2019 at 7:51 AM, TandClaudia said:

     

    The short answer is no.  She tried again to initiate the process to get the "extension stamp" at the embassy, and they told her that the physical condition of her passport was not good enough for her to get the stamp. 

     

    I read that both Panama and Colombia will allow people from Venezuela to travel in and out of those countries with an expired passport, as long as it has not been expired for more than 2 years. 

     

    My fiancée is Panamanian resident now, but she was born to Colombian parents.  She has an option to get a Colombian cedula and then a passport.  Of course this involves jumping through a lot of hoops, and it presents it's own set of problems, but we're working on it.

     

    Thanks for asking.  Tell me about your situation.

    I understand better your situation now, If the consulate itself told her that her passport condition is not good enough to get a stamp, that would be hard to overcome... I'm guessing she doen't have enough room to get it stamped or maybe is it damaged.

     

    If she can do the Colombian passport that will be a huge help, not only now but to avoid future inconvinience with Venezuelan IDs. I understand is a long process but I think you might have enough time to figure a solution, my Plan B was to get Mexican citizenship (I could after 2,5 years living there) but I got my extension on time so I didn't have to.

     

    Join the Facebook group I told you about, they might not have a magic solution for your fiance's situation but they do share valuable information.

    NAME CHANGE

    in Moving to the US and Your New Life In America

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Greekwife said:

    Dear Madam ,

     

    I do understand in some cultures identity is purely a fluid social construct.

    In this case,let’s hope the USCIS gives specific instructions on how to change the name and does not resort to “water-running” answers 😣.

    "Identity is purely a fluid social construct."

     

     

    You are definitely not good at hiding your condescending opinion. 

     

    Other nationality/passport for DS-260

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    40 minutes ago, Zaczon said:

    Thats not lying.

    Its about avoiding complications with your processing.

    If his passport was valid,thats a different story.

    So, I'm Venezuelan.

     

    You don't stop being a venezuelan jsut because passport is expired.

    You have to quit you right to citizenship by birth. And even if so, you will ALWAYS have to declare your place of birth -Venezuela-.

     

    So yes, it's a really bad advice, and FYI being Venezuelan doesn't add any "complications" with the processing.

    When people find out you were not born here

    in Moving to the US and Your New Life In America

    Posted

    On 3/11/2019 at 11:51 PM, TBoneTX said:

    Not long after Mrs. T-B. got here, I took her to the local Mexican supermarket, and I told her to ask the employees if they could identify where she was from on the basis of her dialect.

     

    The guesses were "Honduras," "Colombia," and "not Mexico."

     

    When she said "Ecuador," one guy actually exclaimed, "Really?  I thought all Ecuadorians were ugly!"  Mrs. T-B. & I concluded that the guy had only seen pictures of those stubby Ecu Indians who wear the colorful hats.

    I've been told several times that "I'm too white to be Venezuelan". 

     

    Like... What that does even mean? 

     

    Also here in Mexico I've been asked really crazy things like "Do you have sodas in there?"...

     

    Will N400 denial trigger loss of residency? (merged)

    in US Citizenship General Discussion

    Posted

    27 minutes ago, corvusheart said:

    If they approved our ROC why submit a RFE for N400 for more relationship evidence? I don't want to submit just 5 files. And I can't work out how to find a program to compile everything into one. I wonder if I can just mail them.

    Can you upload PDF files? Google "Merge PDF".

     

    You can convert all the documents to a pdf format and merge them in one file, there's also an option to reduce file size so it's not to heavy.

     

    ESTA Entry with K1 Visa Marry after 90 days

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

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    1 hour ago, fip & jim said:

    If you move counties, as my spouse did because we bought a house just before I emigrated, then it takes time to have the relevant paperwork to prove residency before you can apply for a marriage licence. It's another thing to factor in the timescale of the 90 day window.  

    Same link provided also states this:

     

    However, if neither person is a resident, then you'll have to apply for the license in the county where the wedding will occur.

     

    I'm getting married in Michigan state and I also found this infomation under the following link https://www.accesskent.com/MLR/

     

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    Interview question..

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted · Edited by Daniela M_______

    6 minutes ago, helen83 said:

    Thank you! I know we all spend the last few days here worrying and looking out for support, then a few days later telling the next person don't fret, it's easy and not worth over stressing lol the vicious cycle of before and after will always continue!

    haha just like that! I can tell you one thing for sure, you'll see most CO are very determined to make a good call on your case. I heard here in Mexico a lot of people being interviewed who didn't have all the documents, or people who crossed ilegally etc, and the CO were friendly-enough to not look intimidating and were doing questions to understand every circumstances. That made me feel confident. 

     

    When I took the oath my hand was shaking so bad and I saw the CO looking at my hand so I kind of freaked out. But from there I was alert, I did answer very straight forward and to the point and I always looked her at the eyes. This is important. Body language says it all. 

    Interview question..

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    Just now, helen83 said:

    I need to find my confidence because I know there's no reason it can go wrong but I'm super worried what if I made a mistake somewhere...these next few days can't go quick enough because I want this to all be over!

    I understand you so much I was so nervous and overthinking about the interview... But I promise you don't have to worry, your relationship is real, you are well prepared and your interview will be in UK which seems to be a very easy going embassy. Everything will be fine!

    K1 ISSUED but still no tracking number after 13 business days

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    1 minute ago, E & J 2018 said:

    This happened to us, too, but after I sent a few emails and called them, we received the email that her visa was ready for pickup...… I was starting to get worried. I took 12-13  business days

    I'm already worried, I check everyday but it keeps on ISSUED status, I've been reading some people had changes before that back to AP or READY. 

     

    I'll wait until wednesday morning to call again Thank you.

    K1 ISSUED but still no tracking number after 13 business days

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    Hello there,

     

    I had my interview in Juarez on Feb 20th, got approved and as everyone else I was told my visa will be ready in 10 days tops.

     

    Status in CEAC was READY

    Then changed to ISSUED on Feb 27th

    Then updated the date (same ISSUED status) to March 6th

     

    It's been 13 business days, I email them on thurday to a support email they provide to use if the visa takes longer than 5 days (it's 5 in the website instructions and 10 in the paper they gave me) and I got this reply: 

     

    Dear Applicant,

    We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for providing your information. We have escalated this case to the appropriate department. This case will be investigated and you will be notified after we have found a solution.

    Thank you for your patience,

    The Contact Desk Support Team

     

    I had a phone number they provided too so I called this morning and they told me to send an email to the support team.

     

    Do you know if I can track this information somewhere from other timelines in Juarez? It seems that everyone is getting their visas back in 8 days but I only have like 3 timelines to compare.

     

    I'm so anxious, we don't have a ticket yet but prices keep going up and my fiance already took days off for March 23rd to spend time together after my arrival.

     

     

    When people find out you were not born here

    in Moving to the US and Your New Life In America

    Posted

    18 hours ago, robhostein said:

    Every single time I talk to someone, either I recently met them or I've known them for months, the moment they find out I was born in another country, suddenly I'm a different person to them.

     

    They're shocked that I don't have an accent. That I speak such good English. They start asking me questions about my country of origin. If I've ever been there since I left, what languages I speak, if I want to go back. They start talking about political and economic issues about the country as if I still live there. They start recommending me to restaurants and stores that sell food and other items from the county.

     

    I mean basically, as soon as they find out you were not born here, your identity to them is no longer "Rob, the guy I met at the library," but instead becomes "Rob, the guy from Africa" or "Rob, the guy from Honduras." And so every conversation you have they have to bring up something about your country. I mean, this is all fine and good for a few hours, but when its been days, weeks...

     

    I've been here since before I hit puberty. If I wanted to go to my country, I'd have done it years ago and not stayed here. If I wanted food from my country, again, I wouldn't be here.

    Is not going to stop. I live in Mexico and I'm Venezuelan, is liek you can never be a local or feel at home. 

     

    If I go to a meeting or let's say a party, from the moment I open my mouth they notice my accent and they start asking questions about the country (and not because of the situation over there), what do you eat there? do you miss your family? etc etc etc

     

    Sometimes I change the subject immediately because I just want to have fun o be distracted and I have had the same conversation like 4549373 times.

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