Ning25

Excuse my novel, I need to vent.

My husband and I started this process a year and a half ago. His interview was September 1st and the CO told my husband he was lying and gave him a paper to submit more evidence of our relationship, specifically Facebook messages, since that is usually the most convenient way for us to speak. He really had an issue with there being a language barrier, something we both knew might be a problem.

We had red flags like most. Met through mutual friends and had a short courtship before we got married. There's definitely a language barrier, which has actually strengthened our communication considerably. We really take the time to listen to each other and talk things through.

Right now, I just feel numb. We submitted the extra evidence same day as the interview but I can't get ahold of the embassy to confirm if they recieved it. I've got a terrible cold which is not helping me physically or emotionally, nor is the fact I suffer from clinical depression and anxiety. I feel so exhausted with this process. Not having my husband here is taking its toll day by day. Cairo is known for lengthy AP and thinking about it just makes me sick to my stomach. I really thought things would be fine. I've made 3, month long trips to see him and we had plenty of photos with family and friends. We showed proof of ongoing communication and cards from special occasions. Receipts from two hotels booked in both our names. It all went the opposite of what we were praying for.

All I am doing now is retracing the steps, wondering what we could have done better. I know not having an actual wedding probably worked against us, but we really didn't have the money for one and I didn't want anything.

Going to Egypt wreaks havoc on my body. Not once did I come home and not end up in the hospital. My last trip I went to 2 different Egyptian hospitals and the ended up in the ER in Chicago on my way back home. Our backup plan is for me to move there and I just don't know how I will handle it physically. I don't even know how I will manage another trip there if I have to.

I'm not looking for tough love. I've been harassed one too many times on this site. I really am just looking for people who understand this feeling. We're all in this together.

No one here can say for certain what will happen in your case of course but From what you have said here and in other posts you have a very good chance being approved. I am hopeful that your case will be able to avoid the lengthy A P some endure because of the amount of time you spent in Egypt and other aspects of your relationship.

While I don't believe in your god I know Christians that do believe as you do. You said this was in gods hands before. If that is what you believe then find your peace in that while understanding if that's true it will all work out in the right time. I do believe in Karma so from what I have seen in your posts you have spent a lot of time and effort doing all the right things while enduring this painful process as I did in the past. Lets hope that whatever forces are part of this you will have what you worked for.

Wow thanks for all the help everyone. I do not intend to do anything illegal, I wouldn't ever risk my wife chance at being able to one day become a citizen here.

I did not know about the AoS as a possibility now for her

This would be a great help top us as my mom just got 6 tumor out this week and her cancer is still spreading and she will start chemotherapy soon. Financially all this travel is killing me and now having an added expense of helping my mom just put me in the poor house.

Me and my wife talked about it and she wants to start working to be able to help me with bills, but obviously on a tourist visa she cannot. The aos would be a miracle worker in our situation for sure. I want her to also study which she currently cannot do as a visitor. And I've already has to drop out due to all this visa issues and money issues, but I would like to start again.

I think the aos is a good idea for us and would fix all of our problems. We still have intentions to go to mexico in January for a long waited honey moon, but knowing we could come back to a normal life here in the USA would be such a relief.

There is nothing illegal about what has been suggested. The AOS is a procedure designed to allow people like your wife with the right circumstances obtain a different legal status .

As part of the AOS you can request for free an EAD card which will allow her to work prior to having the green card.

Make certain you know exactly how to re-enter the USA once she has begun the AOS procedure. Do not cross any border until you are certain about what is required to get back into the USA.

So my wife just got into the states with me, super happy about that. She is on a visitor visa for the next 6 months, but we only plan to stay a total of 5. We came to be able to take care of my cancer stricken mother for the next few months, and to save up some money for a honey moon for the next year (6 months in mexico). She is from Argentina and we figured we could spend a few months here in the USA and then wait it out in mexico until her visa for immigration comes through in the about a year wait we are looking forward to.

In the I-130 it asks is your relative has been to the US, which is a yes, and then its asks in 14 for me to put that she her as a visitor, and then asks for the arrival/departure record (I-94). I am really unsure what this even is. What is this? where would I find it?

I plan to send these papers off asap, but Someone recently told me that while she is her on a visitor visa, if I start her immigration process they will deny her entry and she will be banned for 10 years. This freaked me out and I would like to know what to do, if this is true, or what I should do to take prcautions.

We wont be staying her illegally. She told the POE that she would be here until the end of janurary, and that is what will be happening. Then we just wait it out in mexico until we travel back to argentina for her interview.

If anyone has a better idea of what to do, or can give me some options I have, please do!!! Thanks in advance.

Do those statements seem to indicate she intended to stay?

NEVER did I put anything about 10 year or even the word ban... No such words were ever typed by me! So Learn to read before you tell me I am incorrect. She specifically came as a tourist knowing that she would be spend g a few months here to take care of an ailing relative and save money for a honeymoon... So she came with the intent to file the I130 for a CR1 ... Coming to the USA as a visitor with the intent to stay is illegial and thus I do not advise it, especially for married couples because the intent to stay issue could be brought up... Are many successful at it, yes...

Now their intent to file the I130 (which ismwhat he asked about) and not AOS would require that she return to interview in her country... That is a FACT... The beneficeriary must interview in the country of residence... Now if you want to tell them about how to file AOS then go right ahead... But do not put words in my mouth and tell me that the information I have provided about the specific petition (the CR1) they filed is incorrect... As you are the one who is WRONG!

To the OP... Yes, you can file the I130 while she is here visiting then continue with your plans... She will then interview in her country and enter the USA with her CR/IR1 visa and at that time be entitled to work, travel etc... AOS is a seperate process

This will be my last comment to you. It isn't me that needs to learn to read. I didn't say you said anything about a ban. However you are in fact incorrect.

Here again its you that needs English comprehension

But he was not asking about how to AOS... He was asking about her visiting as a tourist while the I130 was in process the. Interviewing at her embassy... This process that he specifically said he was planning on going requires that the petitioner return to their home country for interview... Why would I give advice on a process that he did not even say he wanted to pursue? So my advice is not incorrect... Now IF he were to ask how to file for AOS, the. The response would have been different... But he seems to have an idea in place and want to do things the traditional way with her processing from her own country and I gave home the appropriate info... Others seem to be pushing him to "change his mind" and try for AOS ... Which I happen to think at this point could be a risk for him.

He also said he was doing all of that because of what " someone " said. He later asked if anyone had any better ideas. He doesn't or didn't even realize there is a process that would allow her to remain in the USA legally and do the AOS. That's exactly why he didn't ask about the AOS.

I don't know who you think " others " are but if you are trying to refer to me I am not "pushing " anyone including you. I am offering advise as to how he could accomplish what he seems to want to do. I doubt anyone in his situation would want to wait it out in Mexico then travel to Argentina if they didn't have to.

It is incorrect to say she must return to her country just as much as it is to say she will be banned for 10 years. Neither is true.

There is no risk to him nor her as long as the intent of their actions wasn't to commit fraud. Its obvious to anyone that they didn't simply due to the ignorance of the process displayed in what he has said. USCIS will approve the green card as long as the correct docs are filed.

Whoever told you that is wrong... She can visit while the CR1 is processing and she is already here so she is just fine... As long as she does not overstay her visa (the date stamped as admitted till ) no ban or anything else... You are good to go for your plan, just keep in mind she will need to be back in her country for interviews and such... For the 94, they have an electronic system now that I am to familiar with but someone will come along and clarify on how to check that .. Goodluck

It is incorrect to say she must return to her country. The 130 could be filed at any time to begin the AOS. The entire process including the issuance of her green card could be done with her present in the USA. It becomes a matter of intent.

So my wife just got into the states with me, super happy about that. She is on a visitor visa for the next 6 months, but we only plan to stay a total of 5. We came to be able to take care of my cancer stricken mother for the next few months, and to save up some money for a honey moon for the next year (6 months in mexico). She is from Argentina and we figured we could spend a few months here in the USA and then wait it out in mexico until her visa for immigration comes through in the about a year wait we are looking forward to.

In the I-130 it asks is your relative has been to the US, which is a yes, and then its asks in 14 for me to put that she her as a visitor, and then asks for the arrival/departure record (I-94). I am really unsure what this even is. What is this? where would I find it?

I plan to send these papers off asap, but Someone recently told me that while she is her on a visitor visa, if I start her immigration process they will deny her entry and she will be banned for 10 years. This freaked me out and I would like to know what to do, if this is true, or what I should do to take prcautions.

We wont be staying her illegally. She told the POE that she would be here until the end of janurary, and that is what will be happening. Then we just wait it out in mexico until we travel back to argentina for her interview.

If anyone has a better idea of what to do, or can give me some options I have, please do!!! Thanks in advance.

Before you go too far stop until you are better informed. Remove " Someone " from your adviser list because they are totally incorrect.

Find at the top of this page the forums area. Click on that then scroll down until you find Adjustment of status from tourist visas section. Study that closely and you will change your thinking and planning. You will realize I think that you have found a " better idea " yourself simply by finding V J where you can obtain correct useful info.

Once you have done that you can come back to VJ to ask any questions you have.

Hello,

I will be accompanying my fiancee back to the US in a few days and would like to clear up a couple of questions. Thank you in advance for your guidance.

1. Do we use a single declarations form or separate?

2. When we arrive at LAX, am I allowed to stay with her the whole way or do we have to separate at some point (ie. do I need to go through the counters marked for US Citizens/Passport)?

Separate.

You can both go thru the citizens area together.

That's good to know. He wouldn't take the photos from our most recent time together so my husband sent those as well with the 50 pages of chats.

Its best to just give them what they ask for. Sending in other info may just be opening Pandora's box. What you see as evidence they may see as what they need to verify so A P could be longer.

My husband had his interview today. I haven't gotten all the details from him yet but it overall did not go well. The CO accused him of lying, harassed him, and made fun of his English abilities. He had some chat logs from Facebook with him that the CO took at the end and gave my husband a paper back. It said we had to provide more evidence before a decision was made. The CO wanted 50 pages of chat logs from us.

So, I went through over 50,000 messages and narrowed it down to a 54 page word document that spans our two year relationship. My husband went to the Aramex office and sent it all to the embassy about 30 minutes ago. I'm not really sure what to expect now. As I get more details I will add them here and write a review.

From what I have see you can expect to go into A P for an undetermined amount of time. If that doesn't happen and they simply look over these chat logs you should fee lucky.

Hello,

Is there a great chance of being approved if my daughter's grandma will send an invitation letter?

No. You must prove beyond a doubt that you MUST return to the P I. This is very difficult especially when you take your children. A statement from someone living in the USA such as a G mother may just work against you.

You will never know until you try. Its 160 dollars each so just pay the fee to prove to yourself how it will come out.

My wife and I are thinking about having my mother and father in law visit us in the US this time. We would like them to stay for 3 months. What should we apply for? B1 or B2?

Also, I have a question about evidence of ties in their country. My mother in law has all her land on her name, but my father in law is not on any of the papers (talk about trust). They have been married for 37 years. My mother in law should be well covered, right? But, could this affect my father in law evidence of ties?

Thanks for the help on this one.

PS: I am a USC and my wife has a 10 year green card if that makes a difference.

These visas always hinge on the ability to prove the person must return. In this case they can indicate the ownership of land as evidence and do not need to discuss who is on the docs unless asked. That ownership may not be the determining factor but it will help. I think their age will be the most important aspect because older people don't want to change cultures , languages ect to live in the USA. Also its unlikely that one would leave the other behind in either country. I suggest you help them understand how to present the evidence to the embassy. This can be done by writing it out and including it with the application even if that means sending the app by mail because I don't think you can include these statements on line. However I have not seen the actual app for a long time. If you need help with this send me a P M.

The length of time they can stay is set at the POE so they need to know how to ask the officer there. If they don't speak English I suggest you send them a statement they can show at the POE.

Your status nor your wifes really has anything to do with the visa app but it may come up at the POE when they are asked why they want to visit.

I just saw something that confused me, iam born in Sweden and did for the two past years live in the states, worked as an au pair (J1) visa,

Never overstayed the visa, police never stopped me, no tickets nothing. Do I need a police record (not sure what's it called) from my time in the states when filing the k1 visa?

I will list in the g235 my adress I had over there and also send a copy of my visa.

Anyone know what I'm talking about?!

Here we see the O P indicates no contact with the police in America. They are from Sweden so its a legitimate question.

Even if you are not aware of it, your record is meticulously kept by FBI and when it comes to your legal woes in the US, they just check the database if the need arises.

So, no you don't need PCC for your time spent in the US for US immigration purpose.

But if someone is immigrating to some other country, say Australia, and that person has spent time in the US, then one requests a FBI clearance.

Here you indicate the O P has a record " meticulously " kept by the FBI when it comes to " your legal woes ". You question if they are aware.

Ning,

Did you not understand what I wrote completely? I wrote FBI keeps a record of " your legal woes" ?

I see I need to word my post differently.

I meant to say when someone does something illegal in the US, that goes to the database. That's all I meant.

I understand what I read. I understand you indicate they have " legal woes " which of course they do not.

Please confine yourself to what you understand rather than questioning my understanding of what you yourself wrote.

Even if you are not aware of it, your record is meticulously kept by FBI and when it comes to your legal woes in the US, they just check the database if the need arises.

So, no you don't need PCC for your time spent in the US for US immigration purpose.

But if someone is immigrating to some other country, say Australia, and that person has spent time in the US, then one requests a FBI clearance.

You are telling people the American FBI keeps records on every one in the USA? People are put in such a data base if and when they are involved in crimes not just because they are living in the USA as far as I know. Where did you get this info?

Thanks Harpa!

I will then make sure I would have nothing to do with it. Just wanted to open her eyes what are the risk for her and for me if she would do that.

P.S. I am not gonna help her, I just want to let her know that If i will, i will get in that mess that is why I won't.

You are already helping her by trying to get info that would assist her in her planning. Your only real concern is about the potential money she may spend.

She has already committed fraud in one country as you point out. What makes you think she isn't going to do it again?

Hopefully she will arrive to find a really sharp officer at the POE that will realize she has committed fraud to get to SG as a tourist and deny her entry into the USA.

Hi fellow VJers!

I have a friend who just got her tourist visa. She wants to go here for leisure but also wants to find a job. I told her it is not so possible to find a decent job specially not a good idea to overstay. But she said that she prioritize touring. She is not yet here but planning to go here this year.

My questions are:

1. Will I get in trouble if she overstay in my place?

2. What's the worst thing that could happen to her if she is found overstaying and working under the table?

3. Will I be affected if she was caught working under the table?

I wanna help her but at the same time we don't wanna get in trouble.

I really appreciate your opinions.

Thanks in advance!

This type of thing is exactly why people from the P I have so much trouble getting a tourist visa. You are asking members to help construct a series of lies to assist this person to commit fraud. The best thing you can do it tell this " friend " you will not help in any way that amounts to visa fraud.

# 1 Would you be in trouble? In reality you could be seen as aiding a person in the act of committing crimes I suppose.

# 2 Deportation with a life time ban.

# 3 You have to live with what you have done to help her.

Thanks for the enlightenment, ill just give it a try, hope we can convince the CO, if its denied then atleast we tried, hope i can also get a positive reply here, who has the same case as mine then get approved.

True enlightenment would be indicated by your understanding of the facts that have been presented. Your case for example will be unique so it very unlikely you will find a case which is the same as yours. Even if there was such a case what happened in that case will have little to do with yours because the proof they had about returning would be the same as you may have.

You will have to accept the fact that you MUST indicate to the officer exactly why you will return to the PI. You will have to overcome the fact that the P I is known as a high fraud country. Taking a child just makes it harder if not impossible.

Travel agencies provide travel services. They have nothing to do with your return other than handing you a ticket.

Take dvc's advise. Take the child to Japan to make her happy if that's really your goal. The more you travel outside the P I and return the better chance you have a few years later to use that as evidence that you do return. Plan trips for you and child to every country that allows you in without a visa. That should make your travel agency happy too.

I864 requires you to write last three years tax income. My 2011 was below poverty line. Is it going to affect our petition?

I doubt it. They are interested in your most recent income and that you have no tax burden.

Once again thank you so much Ning!!!! This really help me to see the bigger picture. At least I'm very happy to hear that somebody who had a similar situation got an approval. I hope you don't mind me asking a bit more just to be sure. As I understand, your husband used an Assets as Affidavit of support (About 75k, All in cash). Did he shows anything else like property, car or insurance? The only reason I asked because I only have 75k in US bank account (After I sell stuff in Thailand. Right now I only have about 30k) and a small piece of land worth about $10,000. That's all I have. I'm not sure how USCIS in Thailand works but I've been told that foreign assets doesn't count. Your husband also wrote a 6 mths plan letter. I guess you both don't have a problem about an intent to domicile. Wow you had no idea how happy I am right now Even though there still no guarantee for our case. At least I start to see a light at the end of the tunnel

PS. I also plan to show my credit score, a voter registration notification and also a job search on career builder. (They sent me job recommendations and also a position that I may be interested in based on information from the resume )

Keep in mind your assets must be liquid to be acceptable. This means things like property, cars or anything that isn't easily converted to cash wont be considered. I suggest you think this thru, write out your rough draft letter while also thinking of a backup plan which should include a co sponsor.

Your letter should include info about how and when you will establish domicile which of course you have to do anyway.

Thanks a lot Ning!!! That makes a lot of sense. I'll get to work on it right now.

Please keep in mind not many would have the cash assets you have so that is a huge plus. I suggest you include a simple projection of expenses to indicate you have thought about that aspect. I would also include something indicating you are aware of the improving economy and job market and only expect to be seeking employment for a short time while acknowledging your probable acceptance of the job you mentioned. The idea is to show you are considering all options and will certainly find a way to support your family which is what they want to hear most of all. My husband did all of this; had assets similar to yours and we experienced no real problems at the embassy. Its seemed easy to me and only took about 15 minutes in the end.

The anxiety of the time leading up to that day is far worse than the event.

Thank you so much for your reply Ning. I got an invitation letter from my friend to stay at her place while we try to get a job. I was wonder If we really need to stay there at all? We prefer to get our own place. Also a job offer letter that my friend will write for me. Do you know how many pages do I need to write a basic plan for? I've no idea what to write besides try to find a job and a place to stay lol

I know what my husband did after living in Thailand for two years. He wrote out a plan that covered the first 6 months of our stay in the USA. That included where we would live meaning what town or city not a specific address. He explained where he would be employed. Where our daughter would go to school. Things like that. They don't care about the details but no one would simply fly to LAX without a plan of how they would begin the life they wanted to live in the USA. You need to think over the responses so they are more defined than " try to find a job ". Don't develop a mystery for them try to understand or the interview may be very long and difficult. Anticipate what questions they will want to ask.

Hello everybody.

I hope you can help me.

In december, my fiance is going start the K1 visa process for me. I live in Argentina, and he lives in Wisconsin.

I would like to go visit him in april for 2 weeks for vacations.

What i want to know is, how to ask for the tourist visa.

I dont know whether i should say that im going to visit my fiance and tell them that i have the K1 visa in process (and show the documents) or just apply as a tourist without saying anything.

Also, what if i apply as a simple tourist and I get the visa denied, will it be a problem with my K1 visa?

Thanks for ur help.

You simply apply by using the embassy web site. If asked you tell the truth about the K 1 explaining that you want to visit only and will return to your country to await the process of the K 1. You will need to prove why you must return so think over exactly what would compel you to need to return. There must be no doubt that you will do so or you will be denied. Should you be denied that action will have no affect on your K 1.

Hi there,

I really need help!!!!!! I'm a US citizen who live in Thailand for the past 9 mths. I don't earn enough income to sponsor my husband. I couldn't find a co-sponsor. We plan to apply for CR1 DCF.

I want to use my Assets to sponsor him. How much do I need to show? (Some people say 3x, some say 5x. Do they require 5x in Thailand?) Has anyone experienced using Assets as Affidavit of support filing with the USCIS in Bangkok for CR1? Any advice would be much appreciated!!!!!

Your assets will help but what will you tell the embassy about your plans to relocate to the USA including a place to live, job ect? They will certainly be asking. I suggest you write out a simple basic plan spanning at least 6 months.

Anyone got this message.

Request for Evidence

On August 22, 2014, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the requested information. This case will be in suspense until we receive the evidence or the opportunity to submit it expires. Once we receive the requested evidence or information and make a decision on the case, you will be notified by mail. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

Everyone that gets an REF receives it. Just wait for the hard copy then follow the instructions to submit the evidence.

The US CIS just called me with additional information.

A company doing the translation must simply provide their contact info, i.e. letterhead, attached to the translation.

An individual doing the translation must complete a certification form which is provided by the US CIS and attach it to the translation. The lady said she will email this form to me. I will post it when I get it. She said she's working alone today and will email it to me as soon as she can.

Karee has given the example form we used and the same one used by hundreds or thousands of others. However if you feel what you have learned is somehow more correct then use that format and you should have no problem. This can be done either way.

I note the format Karee posted is directly from USCIS.

Would it be risky to have her ask for 6 months while she enters? Or should she ask for a lower amount of time? I don't want to do anything that could endanger her immigration, but the longer she can stay with me taking care of my mother the. Better.

Also just to clarify, I have not started the immigration papers for her yet. So when she enter it will not show she is in huge immigration process. I plan to start that once the two of us are in the USA. Will this at all cause issues? Does it nullify her b2 visa or cause any type of problems for us?

If she asks for 6 months she will then be asked why she wants to stay that long. Her allowed time will be based on that answer. I doubt many people spend 6 months touring America but some must. Of course she knows she is really coming here to take care of your mother it seems. That unfortunately amounts to nursing care which is seen as work which she can not do as a tourist. Asking to perform nursing care for 6 months may result in a denied entry. She must be very careful to tell the truth when asked a question.

Nothing wrong with filing an immigration based petition once she is in the USA but she should leave the USA if granted entry on the B2. The B 2 would still be hers but when she attempted to use it again its possible they wouldn't allow entry. This would only be known at the time of that attempted entry. People report entry was allowed yet we see the post of today where it was not.