LotsOfForms

This scripted nonsense just shows how far producers will go for a quick $. I'm sure the participants are in on it and are recompensed for their efforts to ham up the melodrama, however it kind of goes away from the original premise of showing what the process is like for a K1 visa. Not informative in that sense. Now it's just the pitfalls of long distance relationships with cultural divides, misunderstandings/ miscommunication etc.

Theres nothing factual in these shows that would have a practical help on those embarking on the visa journey.

I think all of us watching happily do do knowing we are not all in basket case marriages!

Ps have to mention Liam.... waaaah waaah waaah there's no money for me if she stays with you.. I'm sure I heard him say that his mother has "got to look after me".

He's in his 20's! How long is she supposed to be supporting his sorry behind?

I would be gutted if my child ever came up with that reasoning into adulthood.

There are questions on the N400 on whether you are in the current US army I believe. However I know later on it does ask questions on whether you have had any other military training of any sort. Enlisting alone doesn't co statute training but if it's a requirement that you will need to undertake such training before your N400 process is complete then there may be implications.

I could be wrong in some of the above! If it's national service type stuff I font think that is seen as a negative.

17 hours ago, Eric-Pris said:

Family Chantel... classless.  Nothing more needs to be said.

All grossly exaggerated caricatures of themselves. I guess this kind of drivel sells!!

4 hours ago, xyz12345 said:

Here are some numbers, Surprisingly, at least 10% get denied

 

https://www.uscis.gov/tools/reports-studies/immigration-forms-data?topic_id=20709&page=1

 

 

Thanks so much, I geeked out over some of this information.

"Friendliest" cities to N400 applicants appear to be Newark, New York, San Fran, San Jose, Santa Ana and Seattle.. only a rough guide.

The denied column also includes withdrawn applications which could mean those where people have applied too early, applied without satisfying the 3 month residency at current address rule etc.

ps was just looking at 2nd Q data from last year as it was the first report listed on webpage. Things might look different now.

Edit

Yes things sure have changed.., latest report switches out some of those cities above. I'm sure lots change qtr by qtr.

Well I need to look at the form again then as I saw nowhere on it where it asked me to put a number of how many marriages my spouse has had. At least I know I have to put a 1 in a box if it comes up 😆

Inputting a number doesn't come up on the online form. It phrases the question like this.

I'm guessing if you click yes it will request details of previous marriages etc.

The questions before asks for date of marriage to my spouse therefore I guess at that point behind the system it will place a 1 in a box somewhere!

Has your current spouse been married previously?

Hello community me again!

Looked at the guide and it says in your packet (or upload if doing it online) I should show documents referring to spouse, such as birth certificate of child OR IRS tax returns / tax transcripts for the last 3 years.

My Q is if we have a child do we need the IRS stuff? I know it can't hurt but would need to request these transcripts, which takes time etc. Is it critical to have them or could I just take them along to the interview?

Anyone use any other evidence.. utility bills, leases, nominated beneficiary on insurance etc.

Despite being here a while we really don't have a lot of things in both our names to be honest. A credit card and the water bill I think! 

Any help is appreciated.

41 minutes ago, Hypnos said:

A withdrawal cannot itself be withdrawn. 

Why not try a retraction instead 😜

Thank you both for your responses.

Wonder if there are any stats on the % of N400 denials and the reasons for them. Not sure if the general public would have any interest in them, however as immigrants who are going through these processes there might well be an appetite (if only to worry yourself unnecessarily!)

If that is the case then yes a non issue. I did not know that was the case. A non frequent flyer here!

Thanks for the useful information.

What I would say OP is, start to get yourself clued up on all matters concerning USCIS immediately! Don't rely on your wife or the lawyer alone. You don't want to find yourself in a position where you transgressed the law! Ignorance will not be a defence you can use.

It looks like from your last post that having come into the country via a B1/B2 visa that you do have a path to achieve your/her aim of permanent residency. Intentions at the time of entering are not relevant, she was let in! Somebody going to pull up the notes of the CBP? Doubtful in my opinion.

Fully understand the implications of what you are embarking on, for your own good.

Best of luck

Not sure if several posters were being well meaning or just scaremongering in terms of the OP husbands status. There is genuine fear with all the new rules and seemingly tighter restrictions on citizenship etc..

My take is that IF a person overstays their visa and you happen to be in a committed relationship then living together is a no no as you are aiding and abetting someone who's violated their original visa according to some people's opinion.

On the flip side, should you then want to AOS etc with this "overstayer" how are you going to prove you have a genuine relationship? as lots of the evidence people take are bills, leases etc io them living together.

It might be just me not getting it. 

Reading through the thread I do see why the OP became frustrated as it may look to her like people are ready to pounce and take glee from the apparent transgressions that "may" have occurred. OP did their best to keep it on topic to the specific help that was being requested.

Having said that we should all be mindful of our responses, this medium is very difficult to ascertain anybody's true intentions, it might be genuine concern or it might not be. Have a thicker skin, you can choose to take the advice they were offering or leave it.

My personal opinion, you have nothing to concern yourself with, you've hidden nothing on the forms.

Everybody (on countless boards has said during interview time, answer only the questions asked, don't offer up more than is needed)   That in mind, have you done anything illegal? I can't say but I wouldn't worry about obtaining the services of lawyers etc as some have suggested, it's a step too far.

as for the forms... we are talking minimal effort in downloading and inputting the information you already have, to what you will know is definitely the most up to date forms.... why risk it?

I think you are resigned to having your husband completing  a new I-693... put it down to a learning experience!

Dont be put off asking further questions... remember though you might not always like the responses you receive!

best of luck

Let's all be mindful that not everybody has exposure to the rich cultural tapestries that exist in the world.

That doesn't mean anyone is ignorant, just not aware of it.... yet.

nice choice of comedic medium to enlighten others... informative with a chuckle!

On 9/4/2019 at 3:56 PM, LotsOfForms said:

Ok another Q for you all

 

What is the likelihood of denial of citizenship if one is not working? Can they cite that somebody is likely to be a public charge even if they have never requested any benefit of any kind whatsoever?

Anyone have thoughts on the above? 

Thanks

Sorry, fell down a rabbit hole.... was quite peculiar down there.

I think the real question we should be asking ourselves is how long are Harry and Meghan really going to last? .....

27 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

I have two passports. I book my flight with my US passport and leave as American. At Heathrow, I get out the British passport and my wife and I go through immigration in the UK/EU queue. She's allowed to go with me because we are travelling together. I enter the UK as British. 

 

Departing the UK, I am American again as my ticket is booked with the US passport. And of course arrival in the US is also as American. 

This is what I was getting at. If you have had no issues doing this then I guess authorities don't have an issue with it.

Great, thanks for the clarification.

29 minutes ago, Lil bear said:

Most countries require their citizens to enter the country using the passport pertaining to that country. US requires USC to use their US passport to enter the USA no matter what other citizenships/ passports they hold. Australia is the same. 

Yes agree with that point when you are entering... maybe I wasn't clear enough. 

I was talking about using a US passport when leaving not entering. I would see the advantage of using a US passport when coming into the States as the lines are shorter and moves faster!

8 hours ago, Eric-Pris said:

I agree with pretty much everything you wrote.

 

BTW- if your heart literally broke, you wouldn't have been able to write that.

 

 

Yes agree that was on point.

way too many of these situations seem like they are set up and totally not believable. The acting is also terrible.

Ceasar ..  classic example of milking the storyline way past it's sell by date. A quick reverse lookup on google graphics or whatever it's called will bring up "Maria", "Svetlana","Irina" etc etc on the many websites she frequents! How many video messages mention him by name?

Tiffany went way too far this week, can't condone his outburst but you know it's coming from a lot of frustration. He's your husband not a badly behaved puppy! How can he prove himself if she keeps throwing it in his face. Classic manipulation for her own gain of ensuring she holds the power due to his transgressions. Could all go wrong and right now it's not for the want of trying on Ronald's part.

Karina will continue messing with Paul until he finally takes charge, has a job supports the family and puts his foot down a bit (not in a horrible way but a manly Latin way)

Corey.... horrible news but still am not warming up to Evelyn... walking talking hypocrite!

aaaaaaaaaannnndddd breathe....

So those people. With dual citizenship can not use their other passports for travel?

I did not know that, is this a mandatory thing or something that the authorities just frown upon.

its just I know numerous people who use their passports as they see fit to get through an immigration line the quickest.

in this case even if the OP had a US passport would they not use his U.K. passport to visit his birthplace country? The lines at Heathrow are a breeze to get through fir a U.K. Passport holder.

interested to know if it's illegal or anything like that!

2 hours ago, Pinkrlion said:

No

Short and sweet and to the point.

Care to elaborate on your thoughts or should the OP do a little more digging first?

I'm going to hazard a guess that the residency requirement of a US citizen won't have been met? Think you have to prove 5 years of residency as a citizen, not a combination of GC holder and naturalised person.

You indicate leaving almost immediately after your oath ceremony I believe (Don't take your suitcases with you!) or the person who you are writing on behalf of is.

Any potential children born outside of mainland US and its territories presumably will not have an automatic right to citizenship.

I may be u correct I'm my logic, however there are restrictions being imposed now on what circumstances / criteria allows for automatic citizenship.

"Won't somebody think of the kids!!".....

8 minutes ago, xyz12345 said:

https://www.uscis.gov/file-online/tips-filing-forms-online

pics are fine. don't know how that would work for multi-page documents. The IO might throw your documents against the wall (just kidding).

 

Haha, as long as it's not me thrown up against the wall !

I might use a combination of photographs and scanned documents.... just to mix it up a bit.

I took photos of the GC and just uploaded 2 photos (front and back) as it let's you upload multiple files.

Ok another Q for you all

What is the likelihood of denial of citizenship if one is not working? Can they cite that somebody is likely to be a public charge even if they have never requested any benefit of any kind whatsoever?

I just read a thread on this very topic a little earlier on with some heated discussions on what people "should have known". I do hope it doesn't become a worry for you.

Not sure if it is an automatic denial for never having registered or that you have to wait a specific amount of time before you can apply.

someone suggested on the other conversation that you may have to wait until after 31 years of age if you did not register. Not sure if that applies to you and whether or not that actually negates the fact that you may have failed to register. I say may, as others suggest it might have been an automatic process if you were approved for a GC during the required age range..., although 14 years ago how much of anything at USCIS was automated?!

It really should be something that is done automatically, rather than an obstacle to trip you up some years later, having been decent law abiding tax paying permanent residents.

Yes I'm sure there will be many saying we should all look out for things like this and "it's your own responsibility"... "life's not fair" etc. For me that does little to help those in distress at possibly finding out years of living with your nose clean so to say they could shatter your dreams of ever becoming a citizen.

The path to citizenship is not easy, all our situations are specific to us and it's no mean feat for anyone who emerges out the other side with their naturalisation certificate (I applaud you!). Just be wary of the pitfalls!

lets hope for positive news for you or at least a solution, either from folks here or an experienced lawyer.

Hello

I believe there has been one set up in the case filings and progress reports section under this general discussion umbrella... a subset discussion and topic area if you will.

thanks