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Travelling after IR1 stamped
oat12 replied to oat12's topic in Working & Traveling During US Immigration
I tried online but they're asking for my SSN/ITIN. I then called and they told me that I would have to make an in person appointment to show my documents. I should have made an appointment when I was there but I was under so much stress both times and not thinking straight and during my last trip I ended up catching a stomach bug and was inside of my hotel for a week and a half unwell. -
Hello everyone, As some of you may have seen from a very recent topic I posted, I am in quite a bit of a predicament. I activated my IR1 visa on the 27th May and stayed in the USA for 10 days (this was never my original plan, I was originally supposed to move in with my soon to be ex husband but things took a turn for the worse- refer to my previous thread if you want to know more). I then returned to the USA on the 29th June for 2 weeks, I returned to apply for a re-entry permit which cannot be filed if you are outside of the states. I am now back in the UK, waiting on an NOA1 for my i131 and waiting on an appointment to provide my fingerprints. I have not received an SSN yet which means I have not been able to open a bank account and I am struggling to apply for remote jobs without this. My plan is to wait for my biometric appointment and return to the USA to provide this, apply for a bank account, apply for a driving license and get a California ID. I am just worried that I will face scrutiny because since receiving my approval this year, I have made 2 short trips to the USA. I do not want CBP to assume that I am abandoning my residence. It is my ultimate plan to work and reside in the USA but I have had to face terrible factors at the last minute (abusive/threatening spouse/mothers health deteriorating) and I am trying my best to balance it all. Can anyone provide any insight as to whether waiting for my biometrics is a good idea? Is the 6 month rule now being counted from my last trip (29th June - 13th July) or from when I activated my visa? Thank you.
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I was in the US when I posted. I also filed my re entry permit the day before. I read a few posts on here where people left and returned for their biometrics. I assumed I could do the same. Would you suggest I just go back? I don't want CBP to assume I am abandoning my residence.
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It seems like an impossible barrier for me to get over. Because I read that they are really taking their time with the processing of re entry permits and so I’m worried about being allowed to re enter. What do people do in situations where their permit hasn’t made any movement but the 6 month timeframe is creeping up?
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I understand, that makes a lot of sense. Can anyone else advise? I’m worried about my re entry application. Thank you.
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I assumed that this meant leaving permanently for the long term trip. I will absolutely pay for another flight and return for when they need my biometrics. Can anyone else please provide some insight? Thank you so much.
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I filed the re entry and returned to the UK. My plan is to go back when they need my biometrics, is this allowed?
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Thank you In a nutshell, he will be emailing them to tell them that he made me aware of how he didn't want to continue with our visa application (prior to the interview) but sent me updated financial documents and an updated i864 because he feels he was duped into it. Of course, this is ridiculous and he sent me all the necessary documents on his own accord. I did not force him to do it. The day of the interview he was very supportive but immediately after he flew into a rage over something very personal that I cannot disclose here.
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I would just like to update and say that my ex has emailed me again today with a written report that he will be submitting to USCIS. The report is all hearsay and I am happy to paste it here for any of you who would like to read his claims and advise me accordingly. I would like to note once more that I entered the relationship in good faith and obtained the visa in good faith. If my ex had worked on his abusive tendencies, we would still be together today.
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Both were after. He initiated a fake divorce and told me he had done it and then I tried to do it myself a few weeks later but it didn’t work. As of right now there is no divorce in the system.
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Thank you so much for this! It is one thing to be genuinely curious or sceptical but the tone in this thread has not reflected that at all. I usually love posting and engaging on here but I now feel somewhat disheartened by sharing my story of abuse. There seems to be some common ground that my abuse could not have been as bad because I was not living with my spouse and I just want those of you who think that to really take some time to educate yourselves on how abuse, gaslighting and manipulation tactics work. Once again, thank you @Villanellefor being so kind and well spoken and accepting of my story and thank you for the advice you have given.
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I will provide further detail as my story is confusing and complex. My husband initially asked to file for a divorce. He sent me the documents that I was required to sign via email and rushed me for a signature which I provided. A week later he told me he never filed for the divorce and made me provide a signature just to waste my time and test me. At this point, I decided I would need to be the one to actually file for the divorce seeing as he was not honest or reliable. I have proof of all of this via email. When I e-filed for the divorce, it got rejected as I had filled it in wrong and I have not refiled since. I will be doing so very soon.
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He dumped me after my approval. I didn’t ask for the relationship to end. He did. And even after I begged, he refused to be with me. Until a few weeks later when he tried to take me back and I told him no. I wanted to keep going for him but the things he did towards the end were unforgivable. They were inexcusable actions after years of me making excuses.
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They didn’t ask about my spouse at POE. They only confirmed address change and then reminded me of how long it would take to receive my documents. I entered the marriage in good faith. I did not enter the marriage for the sole purpose of getting a green card, if that’s what you’re hinting at.
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Yes, when I paid the fee online I changed the address. I also changed it at POE with border patrol to double check it was going to the right place but so far I have not received anything and I activated my greencard 27th May. They told me it could take up to 90 days to get it.
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I understand and I can see why it looks that way. My husband never once visited me in the UK. It was only me that would make the trips to the USA to come and see him for years. I made a lot of friends and envisaged a life here thanks to him. Now he is no longer in the picture but I would still like to make this place a home and if it doesn't work out for me, I could always go back to the UK. I am just worried because, as you say, the timing is unfortunate. I have a mountain of evidence that proves I was a victim of abuse but I know sometimes that the USCIS can be ruthless and if they consider any of his lies, I would like the chance to give my side.
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I changed it both online and at POE. We were still having issues when I activated my green card so I changed my address at POE to the address I am staying at here.
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I have the i551 stamp in my passport. I changed the address of where the green card was being sent but I have not yet received the physical card yet.
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If you don't mind, could you point me to any thread where this has happened to someone? I just filed for a re entry permit and I don't his false claims affecting my application.
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I do want to live here. I have friends here and developed a connection to this country through my constant visits to see my husband. I don't want him to have the ability to control whether or not I live here.
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I am only worried because the optics do not look good for me. I entered the relationship in good faith and tried my best throughout, but we did break things off shortly after I received my green card and I do not want USCIS to take it away from me on this basis because I have solid evidence of the abuse I had to endure. I know for a fact that he will submit a report to them because he has been harassing me non stop about it via email. I just want to know if they will allow me a chance to explain my side of the story along with the evidence I have that proves all of my claims.
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Hello guys, I recently got approved for an IR1 in May. The day after my approval, my husband began escalating his verbal abuse and vitriol towards me and eventually blocked me on everything claiming he wanted nothing to do with me over some very pathetic arguments we had been having. He then unblocked me and we tried to work things out as things between us were not going well. He kept dumping me and taking me back in a constant cycle over very minuscule problems and abusing me/threatening me over messages. It got so bad to the point where I just allowed him to dump me. I then entered the USA to activate my greencard. I had hoped that in this time, he would calm down and we could work things out but his behaviour got worse. He asked for me back and I said no. He is now threatening to report me to immigration services and claims that I used him for a greencard. We were together for almost 4 years, I entered the marriage in good faith but ultimately could no longer stay as his behaviour started to make me concerned for my safety. I put up with a lot of abuse from him from day 1 because I loved him and believed he could change. I am now worried because he emailed me telling me that he will report me to immigration and tell them that I left him shortly after I got approved. And that I have been trying to file for a divorce (which I have because I do not believe we can work things out). How will I know once he has done this? Will my green card be taken away from me? Will I be able to tell USCIS my side of what has happened? (I have an extensive file of evidence including: emails, whatsapp messages and voice recordings of his abuse). I have also applied for a re entry permit so that I can go back to the UK to take care of my ill mother but I ultimately want to move here and make the USA my permanent home. Will his false report affect my re entry application? I apologise if this is confusing or lacks context. I just need some help.
