Greekwife

So, the main focus is not virus but unemployment.

I think Trump wanted to kill two birds with one stone here: and the death is immigration I am afraid 😷

I think the key point is not to allow “bad” immigrants with green cards take the jobs of unemployed Americans.🙄

I travelled to US from Europe two weeks ago and planes were almost empty.I was wearing gloves and mask throughout the trip ( I changed three planes).And used disinfectant gel all the time as well as little soap I had in my carry on bag.

I had flown from London to Texas on the 22nd.

Travel ban extended : https://edition.cnn.com/

27 minutes ago, Frank77777 said:

Hey i have cr1 visa on passport and i am from europe my spouse is american i can travel ? 

Based on official text and exceptions I think the answer is yes.

Yet, if you have been in a European country within Schengen 14 days before attempting to enter US,I think there is some ambiguity.

This is my feeling.

I am in the same situation.I am in Greece visiting my family and want to return to US with a CR-1 Visa I have.

Here is whole official text clarifying exceptions and ban: https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/11/text-of-suspension-of-travel-from-europe-126706

I received my green card today ,exactly 4 months after arrival.

It took 3 days to be sent from Kentucky.

Dear Konstantine,

I went through this process recently.

Yes, it is true that the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs Translation service does not add the famous” accurate translation from Greek into English”.

However,it does add an official translation logo at the bottom of the page ( written in English and French if you take a careful look at it).

This is what I did and I had no issues regarding the Visa Application process.

However,do not forget the Apostille in documents before translation....

Let me know if you need any more help.

Best of luck

Dear VJ pals,

I was wondering what is the current processing time till you receive the actual green card in mail after the entry to US?

It has been 3 months already in my case and still no sign of green card...🙄

Dear VJ pals,

I have read that as soon as you enter US  a welcome package is sent to you.

I was wondering whether this is true and how soon after you enter US this welcome package is sent.

Thank you

Well allow me to say we got questioned too about our age difference ( which is 9 years) and was asked what family thinks of this age difference too.

So, yes expect more questions.

Personally, I had enough help from an on-line course I registered.

If you need more info,I can tell you.

I don’t know if it helps in your case but I think that in my case it did help that all my papers had apostille confirming they are genuine while NVC was processing them.

Congratulations 😁

Think positive 🙂

Our case was done (visa received) in 7 months so best of luck and keep on smiling🙃😉

Dear VJ pals,

I plan to enter US soon on a CR-1 immigrant Visa.

Shall I wait in queue for US citizens or all other passengers at the port of entry?

Thank you

I didn’t not have my vaccination record either.The panel physician tol

d me that through my blood test they will check if I need to have any vaccines which are pertinent to my age.

A week later the physician called me to get a measles vaccine as based on my blood test I did not have this vaccine as a kid.

So, the physician can check on medical exam day and tell you if you need to get any shots.

Dear VJ pals,

I have read that the green card is received 2-4 after entering US with a spousal visa.

I wonder whether entering US and receiving green card after October 15th 2019 will be affected by the new public charge rule.🤔

Thank you in advance for your help.

Dear VJ pals,

I know that after visa approval the USCIS immigrant fee has to be paid so as to receive green cad after entering US.

I know this fee is paid on-line.

I have read you need to fill in a number to pay this fee on-line.

Will this number be received with visa package?

Thank you in advance for your help 🙂

It is wise to carry all documents and originals submitted as you never know what they may ask in the interview.

In our case,they asked for albums of photos from the beginning of relationship till marriage and after that.

Also photos of us with our families.

Dear VJ pals,

Do they really tell you if your visa is approved or not at the embassy after the end of the interview?🤔

My understanding is that cases without kids move a bit faster.

Another applicant I know is still waiting for IL as she has kids too.

Maybe that plays a role in how fast process moves forward.

I am surprised they give though only 2-3 weeks after IL sent to have medical exam before interview.I thought it would a month or so.

34 minutes ago, Luckycuds said:

How is this correlated with racism or classism? The immigrants socioeconomic status from their home country doesn’t come into play- the US sponsor needs to be able to make sure the new immigrant doesn’t become a public charge. There would have been no way my husband (who comes from the poorest country in this hemisphere) would be on any public assistance because I signed an affidavit he wouldn’t become a public charge and took it seriously not like many people who say “it’s rarely, if ever, enforced”. He came to this country with literally a half-full suitcase. It didn’t matter because I was the one that would take care of him. If I couldn’t afford to care for my husband I would have made sure I got a better job, waited for his immigration, etc until the time was right financially. I think many people don’t and only want the immigrant to get here ASAP and figure out the $ part later- which can result in easily signing up for public assistance. America shouldn’t be a free for all and unfortunately too many people take advantage of the system long term.

In fact it is a form of socio-economic Darwinism hoping to lead “new US” into an era way behind apes.....