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13 hours ago, Boiler said:

Did she update her address for her GC?

Can we without her ID?

3 hours ago, Boiler said:

She should contact her Embassy to get her Passport replaced.

We already did twice. As I said, because she doesn’t have any physical government ID, they denied her passport replacement. 

Hi. I really need some help here. So, a student is currently taking refuge at my house. The father is very physically abusive. She is 18 years old but still in high school. There is a TRO against the father. 
 

Visa status 

I551 approved on February, 2024

I551 expires on February, 2025

Temporary green card is being sponsored by her stepmom’s friend

Problem

She came to my home without any form of government identification. All she has is her school ID. The stepmom changed the locks, disconnected her cell phone, and refuses to talk with her. There is no way to retrieve any of her government ID like her passport, temporary green card, etc. She has her social security number but doesn’t not have the physical card. She cannot apply form of renewal ID… 

So far…

1. The police will not escort her to her parents’ house to retrieve her belongings. 
2. The family attorney who volunteered to take her case for free for her upcoming Restraining Order case against father made an appeal to retrieve her documents. However, if the parents claim they lost it, then that will be the end of it.

3. Went to social security office, embassy and DMV to see if they will accept her school ID as a form of identification to apply for the listed ID’s but failed. 
 

Question

1. Can she file for I751 although her temporary green card wasn’t established through marriage? 
2. is there anything she can file under domestic violence? Her father has 3 previous police records on file for domestic abuse against the student. 
3. How can she apply for a green card renewal without any form of government ID? I mean, surely there has to be a way…? What you got robbed? What do people do then? 
 

she does have a copy of her passport and social security. That’s all she has and she can’t go back to that house. Help…

16 minutes ago, Lil bear said:

There are so many things that make the transition difficult for both of you. Taking a step back is often a good thing as it allows the cycle of fighting , resentment and disappointment to be broken. Then it’s possible to be able to start again. Give him some time. Take the time to care for yourself. Don’t do or say or promise anything in haste. One day at a time. I do hope it turns around for you both 

Thank you.. 

Just now, Lil bear said:

I think it’s happened to many many couples. 

I am so broken.. I can’t believe he left me behind. After all that trouble... 15 months visa process... 8 travels... He even quit his good paying job. Now, I’m scrambling to make up for the bills. How can he just go back to his country... We have been fighting much.. All my priorities were in the back burner. I took him to his interview, English school, swimming lesson, banks, etc etc... Making sure that he has all his needs. I’m just so broken... I wonder if this happened to anyone, then I would love to hear about it. 

Immigrating hard... That transition was especially hard for the both of us.. So, I wonder if this happened to anyone else.. Probably not..

Thank you! 

My husband and I have been fighting much since he moved to the US in December 2018. We didn't know that this was going to be this hard. Anyway, we decided to take some time off to rethink things through to cool off a little. Last night he flew out to Chile with his 2-year provisional visa. How long can he stay in Chile without any problem for him to reenter? How much time is a good time? We were thinking about a month. 

5 minutes ago, Frankele said:

wow..  congtatulations

Ours is Three weeks now... And it hasn't been issued

 

I am so confused because they asked us to submit an I-864A form in which our petitioner spouse should complete along with our passport! 

( Visa case -- F4)

 

Please any advice for me and my family??

Wait, your spouse already filed I-864A, and they asked you to complete it again? 

And some people wait months and years until they get their visas approved. I think it varies by countries from what I’ve read here on VJ. The embassy in Chile work faster than most considering our case was done relatively fast. Well, not fast, but our AP process was short, for sure. 

I’m no expert on F4, but for all AP process, there really is nothing you can do but wait. Sucks... 

On 4/15/2019 at 10:42 PM, Frankele said:

So have you gotten the visa now?

If yes.. How many did days did it take from d first update after submitting the Supporting documents??

Visa was received 2 weeks after we submitted the joint-sponsorship.  

1 hour ago, TBoneTX said:

Do you have an update?

As of today, no. Just that her 30 day’s up! Now, it’s a waiting game. Her GC doesn’t expire until 2023. Does that mean she can still look for work? If nothing else happens?

If anyone is following STILL, can anyone explain about this message? So, her 30 days to make an appeal has expired. Now she received the notice. What’s next? 

I had a co-sponsor for my i130. She was my best friend. I submitted her past (one year) tax transcript + tax return + pay stubs for 6 months + bank statement + her naturalization certificate + retirement savings + affidavit. I submitted these on 2018 for her 2017 documents and all worked out fine. Good luck to you! 

https://nj1015.com/its-official-murphys-sanctuary-state-rules-now-in-effect-for-nj-cops/

Interesting read for immigrants. 

Just now, Boiler said:

She would need to notify USCIS of her change of address.

What if that is not her intention..? 

Guys, I need help advising my friend. I will meet her later after she gets off work. She plans on moving to another state. I don’t know running away would solve anything. I don’t know what to say, because I don’t know what would happen if she just moved to another state. Help? 

3 hours ago, Going through said:

Sometimes NTAs can arrive several months after.  There's no strict deadline they have to adhere to, as any investigation has to be completed first.

Not in Hawaii. Due to small population, everything gets done fast. Or at lest, faster than other states. Only two weeks after her n400 interview, she received that 8 page letter of denial. The lawyers said that it the timeline depends on the officer who interviewed her. 

Okay, 3 weeks until her 30 days to make an appeal expires.. I will update in 3 weeks. Really curious to see what the officer will do in 3 weeks... Hopefully, nothing... 

My hubby did his exam in Santiago. Once the embassy receive DS260, you can make an appointment. 

15 minutes ago, Voila said:

Okey then plz suggest me one more thing

I have a joint sponsor but not his 2017 tax returns, however 2018 IRS are well above the levels.  The embassy has aked for 2017 IRS.

will that be an issue if we sent 2018 and not 2017 as asked. 

If the USCIS asked for 2017 tax return, then send it. Like everyone else suggested, submit what they ask for. For me, I submitted MORE THEN what they asked for. Personally, if this was me, I would send in both 2017 and 2018. I rather submit enough to feel safe and secure. 

I submitted both both the tax return and the tax transcript. Again, her retirement savings, her bank statements, pay stubs, naturalization. Better safe than sorry. Hahahaha I understand the anxiety. I was there once too. 

Same boat. My hubby was given 221(g) to provide a joint sponsor. I filed a joint sponsor (my best friend), along with her citizenship naturalization certificate), her tax transcript, her pay stubs for the past 6 months, and her bank statements, etc. I provided more than what they asked for. 2 weeks later, he was approved. Good luck! 

4 minutes ago, TBoneTX said:

You'll find a way.  We here all have faith in that.

Thank you. ♥️

We have waited for this moment for so long... Our visa process took 15 months total. The thing is, we thought everything was going to be like fairyland once he got here. We didn’t see the challenges we face today. I am guilty of having lack of compassion. I am trying now. I just hope it’s not too late. We are already distant... 

3 hours ago, fip & jim said:

Another thought I had was does your husband connect with other people going through similar experiences? I have found great support on here and I honestly don't know how I would have got through it without that. It's a relief to connect with people that get it and are from your home country. Do you know how to find the Chile portal on here? Even if it's something small, like asking where to find food or recommendations, it can be a good resource to have practically as you adjust. 

We have VERY small Latino community here. We have ONE Latino restaurant that serves ONE Chilean dish... My hubby doesn’t like to make new friends. He is very reserved. He can’t seem to make friends at work. By the way, he doesn’t like his work too much and currently, looking for another job. 

I did order Chilean TV channel on Spectrum (Latino package), that he watches sometimes. 

I think as as everyone said, it is best to have some date nights as we use to when we were in long distance relationship. 

After hearing from all fo you, I can understand the level of his stress more. Thank you for sharing your stories everyone. 😌💛

6 hours ago, Going through said:

frustrated and feeling like my spouse didn't understand what I was going through.  I'd left my family, my friends, my job, my home, my familiarity, my security, etc. and for a long while I felt "trapped" in a way.  I was also quite clingy with my husband for a while (to the point of him becoming exasperated) because I mean, let's face it---he was literally the ONLY person I knew in this country before I got my first job.

This is what he says, ALL THE TIME!!! His point exactly!! Yes, I admit. I would say to him, “You’re 28. Be independent! Why can’t you be more independent!” I sincerely apologized. I get it now. I understand. I am trying to have more empathy....