Jesse and Hema

Correct... You could still be turned away at the POE, though it's very unlikely. If you've been following the rules, you shouldn't have a problem. Don't worry about it!!

The questions they ask are generally pretty basic: reason for coming to the US, things like that. People being turned away at the POE for K-1's is rare unless something quite suspect is going on somehow.

If you are asked about your parents attending, just tell the truth... "I hope so"... "not sure yet"...

Don't worry about it! Good luck!

just don't show up. i did not show up for one of mine. they are happy to have one less person show. it won't affect any future appointments as long as you don't make a million appointments and not show.

Call me a suck-up, but I'd generally try to stay on their good side as much as possible.

I'd suggest trying to get the contact info for the field office (or even the application support center), or calling the USCIS main line and getting a customer service rep to cancel it for you.

I'd then proceed to baking them a German chocolate cake and polishing their shoes.

yeah.. but if you ask really nicely.. ewok might change it for you...

Well if Ewok wants to change it to "Jesse G. (& Hema)" that'd be fine, so people can easily relate it to my old "Jesse G." screen name... It's really a non-issue. I was just wondering why I wasn't able to change it. Thanks for the info

Jesse I tried to write you a pm but your inbox is full.

d'OH!!! Sorry about that!! Thanks for letting me know! I just deleted a few...

Are we not allowed to change display names any more?

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have you changed your name within the last year?

Yes... can we only change it once a year?

Hello everyone... newbie here to the site and I'm glad I ran across it because there seems to be alot of interesting info and helpful people.

I went with my wife to the Social Security office here in Atlanta this morning to change her last name before we have to send off the marriage license for the K1 AOS. The lady informed me that we should have come in at least 14 days before the stamped date on her K1 visa. She told me that the computer wouldn't even allow her to try to change it. She said the we should go get another stamp (as if that's very likely) and she'll be able to do it. What should we do? Go ahead and file for the AOS and just change her name afterwards? Will this cause problems down the road... I've been pretty much on the ball up to this point with the paperwork, but I guess my luck ran out.

Thanks for your help.

sinematiks

We did it with no problems... waited to change her SS card with her new name after greencard was in hand...

Same here... Was smooth as silk (but we did it a couple weeks after AoS was filed for). Unfortunately, dealing with the SSA seems to be random, depending on the person and office you talk to. I'd say, try again and hope for the best.

Good luck!

You need to buy some champagne and enjoy your marriage. Once you receive your marriage certificate - you can gather your documents and submit for AOS - there's no time limit on this, some people have waited a year or two but most do it to get the greencard, EAD, AP to be able to work, travel and have a 'normal' life. Good Luck

You'll want to file AoS as soon as you are comfortable with it. I'd suggest ASAP to make foreign travel possible sooner (assuming you file the I-131 with the I-485)

After marriage, of course, back to SSA office for the name change.

Are we not allowed to change display names any more?

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The K1 visa is a once entry visa, if you leave the usa before you recieve your advance parole you will not be allowed to enter again.

Right. You will need either your green card or advance parole (AP) before you can travel (and be allowed to re-enter).

You typically would file an I-131 along with your green card application (I-485) as soon as possible after marriage, as there's no extra charge for the I-131 if you file it with the I-485. It will take typically 2-3 months for you to receive your AP travel document.

Should you file, and then an emergency comes up before you receive your AP, you can make an InfoPass appointment for emergency AP (wanting to teach somewhere wouldn't be considered emergency).

Good luck!

What do you think of women breadwinners? Is it acceptable for a woman to be the primary earner in a household? Is this the best way to mend a father/child relationship?

It's perfectly acceptable.... But it is still the man's role to be a provider for his family. It should be his desire to ensure that his family is well-off, with all needs met. Thus, it's natural for the man to be the breadwinner.

We didn't submit anything like that. We are a K-1 case, so we submitted only what the directions said to, which meant a marriage certificate. It looks like people have gotten through fine without proving their relationship. They will ask for this kind of evidence at the interview, or when you lift conditions.

I can't see your timeline, so I can't tell if you are a K-1, K-3, or other.

Good to see some other folks from Trinidad around. Good luck!

If you're panicking after only two weeks, you're in for a long haul!

It took almost 3 months for my check to get cashed.

buy him

I disagree about a touch being worthless. It at least means someone was looking (and entered it in the database?). At least I think it means our file is no longer on the short table leg in the file room keeping it from wobbling.

It also could mean a move from a desk to a wobbly table...

Hema lands tonite.

Good luck and much happiness, Jesse G!

Haha... That song makes her blush!!!

Thank you SO much for the info and support!! You make a great day even better

http://www.americanlaw.com/b-2.html

A B-2 visitor is defined by § 101(a)(15)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ("INA") as follows:

an alien (other than one coming for the purpose of study or of performing skilled or unskilled labor or as a representative of foreign press, radio, film, or other foreign information media coming to engage in such vocation) having a residence in a foreign country which he has no intention of abandoning and who is visiting the United States ... temporarily for pleasure.

The term "pleasure" has been defined by the Department of State ("DOS") as "legitimate activities of a recreational character, including tourism, amusement, visits with friends or relatives, rest, medical treatment, and activities of a fraternal, social, or service nature." Participation in conferences with fraternal, social, or service organizations would also be considered a proper B-2 activity. Visitors for pleasure may not engage in employment.

In order to qualify for B-2 status, the following requirements must be satisfied:

1. The alien has a foreign residence that he or she has no intention of abandoning;
2. The alien is entering the United States for a temporary visit;
3. The alien's purpose of the visit is for pleasure; and
4. The alien has sufficient funds to support himself or herself without resorting to unauthorized employment.

N11.1-1.--Fiance(e) of U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien. An alien proceeding to the United States to marry a U.S. citizen is classifiable K-1 as a nonimmigrant under INA 101(a)(15)(K). [see 22 CFR 41.81.] The prospective spouse of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident may, however, be classified B-2 visitor in cases where the consular officer is satisfied that the fiance(e) intends to return to a residence abroad soon after the marriage.

There's still the risk of the marriage making it sound "fishy," but there's always a risk when a B-2 is involved. I'm just pointing out that the groundwork is there for getting married on a B-2 if not immigrating on the B-2.

First off, welcome to VisaJourney!! Glad to have you aboard.

The K-1 is not necessary. You can get married on a B-2 as long as you don't intend to immigrate (and stay in the US) on the B-2.

I'm thinking that what you heard about the post-marriage visits to the USA is probably true, but if he already has a tourist visa by then (which he used to come in and marry state-side), and has already visited and returned, I'm guessing he will still be granted access. He'll just need to show intent to return to Mexico. Given that you are married and living in Mexico, he might have a house deed, leases, job info, plenty of evidence there. Making contacts on VJ with other people dealing with Mexico will give you a really good idea of what to expect. This site had really good resources.

You can apply for an IR-1/CR-1 after marriage, or even do DCF to get him a green card (read up on the requirements of those), but I am not sure if he can maintain the green card when residing abroad. Maybe someone else has better insight here...

Best of luck in whatever you do.

Thank you

why did the guy that interviewed my husband ask him if we've had sex. How rude

Nosey..

Jesse you ready for tomorrow? I read your timeline and I haven't followed your story.

Jesse..ur gonna be out of control at the airport tomorrow..woo hoo

I'm already overly excited!! And still in disbelief, frankly!! Tomorrow's gonna be one of my life's better days, I am sure. Thank you all for the support!

The 90 day time frame you are referring to starts the first day you enter the USA

Right.. The date on the NOA2 gives you the expiration date of the actual petition. No worries, though, the embassy will extend that expiration if they don't get to interviewing you by then.

You have 90 days from when you enter the USA to get married.

When they're darn good and ready... And even then, they won't be accurate.

Hey, welcome to VisaJourney! Glad to have you aboard.

There's been cases where the wait was way longer than 6-8 weeks. If you want some idea of what to expect, check out the "Immigration Timelines" link at the top of the page. You can view timelines of people who have gone through the process dealing with the same embassy. That being said, it'd be cool if you could fill out a timeline as well. The data is invaluable to the community.

Again, welcome... and good luck!

It's ok to print out the entire document and then just hand-write the fields the PDF didn't like. (Just make sure you don't forget after you print it)

My fiancee doesn't have a middle name either. I typed in "-----"... I was afraid that USCIS might think her middle name was literally "None"... haha..

so Big Brother can track my every move?

Jerry: You realize of course you're naked?

Naked Man: Naked, dressed, I don't see any difference.

Jerry: You oughta sit here. There's a difference.

Naked Man: You got something against a naked body?

Jerry: I got something against yours.

Naked Man: I'm not ashamed of my body.

Jerry: Exactly. That's your problem. You should be.

Nice

... pez?