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Link to New York Transcripts released daily
 
https://ww2.nycourts.gov/press/index.shtml

You will have problems …even without the convictions rising to the equivalent of a US “ criminal threat”  and notwithstanding the short 4 month sentencing nor post conviction relief. 
‘I would even guess they could assert a Reason To Believe …xyz.  inadmissibility .
 
https://jnslp.com/2022/03/12/turning-us-vetting-capabilities-and-international-information-sharing-to-counter-foreign-white-supremacist-terror-threats/
 

https://newssafety.org/news/enhanced-criminal-law-protection-for-journalists-in-sweden-a-step-in-the-right-direction-3177/
“Threats and violence aimed at journalists is also targeting democracy and society as a whole, it is therefore a step in the right direction that the proposal suggests enhanced criminal law protection concerning these crimes”, says Cilla Benkö

 
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/u-s-rolls-out-visa-restriction-policy-on-people-who-misuse-spyware-to-target-journalists-activists
U.S. rolls out visa restriction policy on people who misuse spyware to target journalists, activists

You will have problems …even without the convictions rising to the equivalent of a US “ criminal threat”  and notwithstanding the short 4 month sentencing nor post conviction relief. 
‘I would even guess they could assert a Reason To Believe …xyz.  inadmissibility .
 
https://jnslp.com/2022/03/12/turning-us-vetting-capabilities-and-international-information-sharing-to-counter-foreign-white-supremacist-terror-threats/
 

https://newssafety.org/news/enhanced-criminal-law-protection-for-journalists-in-sweden-a-step-in-the-right-direction-3177/
“Threats and violence aimed at journalists is also targeting democracy and society as a whole, it is therefore a step in the right direction that the proposal suggests enhanced criminal law protection concerning these crimes”, says Cilla Benkö

 
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/u-s-rolls-out-visa-restriction-policy-on-people-who-misuse-spyware-to-target-journalists-activists
U.S. rolls out visa restriction policy on people who misuse spyware to target journalists, activists

You can have an immigration lawyer for any visa application, even a tourist visa. 
 
Any one of those crimes sound like they’d be enough to give you a potential problem in my layman’s opinion, but cross that bridge when you come to it if needed - if by any chance you do get selected then a lawyer will be able to tell you for sure. 

Put each case in a separate envelope then place both envelopes in one priority medium flat rate USPS box…most efficient way to ship
On box write w a sharpie Family of Two Do Not Separate. 
‘Keep a complete copy of filing

this has been a long term issue with cc payments, it's not new to fee incr to deliberately catch you out. Banks know if a charge is legit you can just call and  fix it, however uscis won't wait around for that to happen

Here's one from me:
Setting: Berlin, 1970s
A West Berlin man would ride his bicycle every afternoon into East Berlin. Every time he had a sack filled with sand sitting on the back of the bicycle.
When presenting himself for inspection at the border crossing the man would say that he's visiting his mother who lives in East Berlin, the guards suspecting the man of being a smuggler would pat him down, search his pockets, and empty the sack of sand and search its contents, but they couldn't find anything so they would admit him.
This process repeated every single day for years, each day the man and his belongings were searched but the guards couldn't find anything.
Many years later after the fall of the Berlin wall the man is sitting at a bar and drinking a beer. A former border guard saw him and approached him to ask
Guard: "Listen, the wall is gone, Germany is reunited, we all knew you were smuggling but we could never figure out what you were smuggling exactly, so please, tell me."
Man: "Bicycles"

Well banks will blow hot air ..for sure😂..but I see a big win for consumers..given the negative impact these rejection cause. 
I am not aware of any institutional scale scams faking USCIS security…plus the handful of banks/credit cos have had since 2015 to authenticate USCIS. 
They are a bit self interested since the no charge back provision…and immigrant consumers too vulnerable to make noise…let’s see

Thanks for that! 
 
one final question then regarding fees:
 
the mother has to pay I-130 ($675), I-485 ($1440), and I-765 fees ($260) for a total of $2375.
 
The daughter needs to pay for I-130($675) and I-485 ($950) for a total of  $1625.

You will need to pay the new increased fees. The previous filing will not preserve anything and will be treated as a rejection…
 
The problem with banks /credit cards rejecting payment has been significant….am wondering if consumers will unite for a class action lawsuit soon .

You will need to pay the new increased fees. The previous filing will not preserve anything and will be treated as a rejection…
 
The problem with banks /credit cards rejecting payment has been significant….am wondering if consumers will unite for a class action lawsuit soon .

You will need to pay the new increased fees. The previous filing will not preserve anything and will be treated as a rejection…
 
The problem with banks /credit cards rejecting payment has been significant….am wondering if consumers will unite for a class action lawsuit soon .

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! UPDATE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
AFTER DOZENS OF EMAILS AND CALLS TO MANY DIFFERENT OFFICES, USCIS, EMBASSY,  AND EVEN OUR STATE SENATORS
 
THANK TO GOD AND SOMEONE WHO TOUCHED HIS/HER HEART AND GAVE US A "HAND" ( WE DONT KNOW WHO HELPED US AFTER SO MANY EMAILS) 
 
WE GOT A CALL FRIDAY TO LET US KNOW THAT THE CASE WAS REVIEWED AND THE VISAS WERE APPROVED, NO EXPLANATION  AT ALL, JUST  TO SEND THE PASSPORTS TO THE EMBASSY IN JUAREZ
 
YESTERDAY THE STATUS CHANGED TO ISSUED AND 45 MINUTES AGO GOT THE EMAIL WITH THE DHL TRACKING
 
THANKS TO ALL!

Put each case in a separate envelope then place both envelopes in one priority medium flat rate USPS box…most efficient way to ship
On box write w a sharpie Family of Two Do Not Separate. 
‘Keep a complete copy of filing

Do a Cover Letter titled Supplemental Filing for I-129 F , list the enclosed evidence along with copy of receipt notice. Excellent odds to avoid RFE

You will need I-864 for each of them and sealed I-693 Medical Exam
 

Do a Cover Letter titled Supplemental Filing for I-129 F , list the enclosed evidence along with copy of receipt notice. Excellent odds to avoid RFE

Do a Cover Letter titled Supplemental Filing for I-129 F , list the enclosed evidence along with copy of receipt notice. Excellent odds to avoid RFE

I have done this before!

Do a Cover Letter titled Supplemental Filing for I-129 F , list the enclosed evidence along with copy of receipt notice. Excellent odds to avoid RFE

What's the downside of sending in the information / documents now?
 
If there is no downside other than postage then send it in. They may choose to ignore it or never match it with your application, then send you a RFE anyway. You need to resend the documents or they may choose to take it and you're walking along Lucky Street

I'd give it a lot longer than a week, at least 30 days, that is the best way to contact them in your situation. Not sure why you'd dispute the charge? Your application is being processed if they've taken payment, but somehow you've just not been sent the receipt notice or it's gone astray. If you dispute the charge then you'd have to start all over again (and pay more as fees have increased since). 

DO NOT file for a fee waiver…it will not only be denied but you will end up shooting yourself in the foot…and future filing be flagged for public charge.
 
You convinced the Consulate ( w I-134) that you and /or joint sponsor will support your now wife. Time to pony up ( w I-864) so get a Joint Sponsor
 

We got it this morning, she has her passport back in hand with an IR1 stamp and we're ready to go back soon. 
 
When her interview was over and I was watching her walk out the door of the Embassy, I gave a thumb up/down gesture, she gave thumbs up and it immediately felt like 50lb weights were taken off my shoulders at that exact moment. It was very emotional to know that our fight is over, we can sleep knowing that we have the rest of our time on this planet to wake up and see each other everyday, I don't fly home alone this time. Getting the visa in hand was what made us realize this is real and we can finally rest after years of battle. 
 
I think those here that have fought for years to have their significant other with them in their home country know the feeling of finally getting approval, but it's impossible to describe in words, I look my wife in the eyes and I'm filled with emotions never experienced before. I wake up and say thank you that we're finally allowed the same benefit every human should be. 
 
I'm sure it may sound sappy or even hard to understand for some who have had immediate approvals and never had to deal with K1/C-IR1 immigration for seven years. We never gave up we never questioned our love and we never stopped pushing to have our future together. 
I know I'm not the first and I won't be the last to feel like this, I hope life works out for every real couple out there fighting and they are also finally given the opportunity to rest their stress.

My wife was approved this morning. This long arduous process is done, at least the parts dealing with the embassy and what not. 🥳😭 Still feeling shock, not yet reality.