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Shame you didn't adjust while she was here in the U.S. That is what me and my husband did successfully (we married on the spur of the moment on my last visit). However you will be ok (as you mentioned Spain is not a 3rd world country with high fraud rate) and I'm sure it won't take that long for your K3 to be approved.

Unfortunately I have no idea about how the embassy in Spain works. Never been there (I was a UK resident so my situation was different since I was not living in Spain) however, the sooner you guys start with the process the better. Good thing is that she will be able to travel freely in the VWP.

Good luck to you guys and keep on checking this site it is very useful. You can get lots of tips and advice on how to do things.

ALL THE BEST!

I hear you... Loud and clear... I come from the UK and I had an awesome job in there, I worked as a university lecturer for years, I hold two BAs and a Masters degree not to mention I speak a few languages and have very good recommendations and credentials... My current job in the US is underpaid and very much beneath my experience, skills and education but such is life, we all take and give and make sacrifices for our loved ones. I suggest you keep on pressing forward and eventually you'll find a job that will match your expertise and qualifications. GOOD LUCK!

I'm sorry to say you better make the interview if you do not want to encounter problems in the future. I know it sucks but maybe you guys can plan a visit to India once you have the GC in hand. Just my two cents....

I got mine exactly 2 weeks after I got approved at the interview.

If you are already in the US I would say get married and adjust status (that is what myself and others on this site did successfully), however if you had the intention to immigrate when you entered that would be considered visa fraud. If you came here on vacation and the two of you decided to get married in the spur of the moment and adjust status it is ok to go ahead, but you will have to take into account the fact that if you wish to proceed with this route you won't be able to leave the U.S until your case has been resolved. Also bare in mind that you'll have to prove that you didn't intent to immigrate at the POE by showing proof of your ties to Ireland.

For what I'm ready it seems the better option would be to apply for a K-1 (fiance visa) and start the process from abroad. Since you are from Ireland obtaining a K-1 visa won't be so tough and therefore you won't be jeopardizing your chances to immigrate to the U.S.

GOOD LUCK ON YOUR JOURNEY!!!

CONGRATS on the recent approvals!!! ;

I am wondering if other users have had the same experience.... I received my I-797 Notice of Action on October 10th with the request to show up for our AOS interview on November 12th. So far so good. Surprisingly, this doesn't show up in my Case Status on the CRIS website. In fact, none of the related applications I-130 and I-485 were even touched since they were first received by USCIS. If the I-797 had been lost in the mail I wouldn't even know this interview was already scheduled or a letter had been mailed. I can hardly believe this is how it is supposed to work!

Did your NoA letter for the interview show up on your records?

It is not unusual. The interview would not show up online. I had the same experience. I was scheduled for my interview and neither my I-485 or I-130 were touched, I just received the NOA in the mail.

Good luck with your interview!

Your USC spouse will need to complete an I-865 (which is an address update for the I-864) - can be found HERE.

Awesome! Vielen Danke!

Hi there, just a quickie...

My husband and I just relocated to a new address. I had my AOS approved on the 8th October and I already have my conditional gc.

At the interview we explained to the immigration officer we were going to be moving to a new address and she told us to do a change of address online (which we did), however she never mentioned anything about sending another affidavit of support.

Do we have to submit a new one even though I have been approved? I'm a little bit confused about this. Do you guys know?

Cheers!

Has he been in the US since 2005 or has he been traveling back and forth?

I believe that the green card would not affect anything regarding other countries POE. The green card is a US document only. If she wishes to travel to other countries (outside of the US or Romania) she would have to look into the immigration (visa) requirements for each country.

Without a valid I-94 it will be very difficult to prove he entered the country legally...

March filers have been processing for a while now... I applied in March for example and I already have the green card in my hands, others who applied same time as me where done way before I did, so it all really depends of the local office and the backlog of work. Maybe you case is delayed for some reason, I noticed you had a RFE that might've delayed your processing time.

I'm sure everything will be ok though. Good luck in your journey!

You can check my post here:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...p;#entry2285359

My experience in LA was short and sweet. I was approved in 5 minutes!

GOOD LUCK!

We did almost the same exact thing. We got married while hubby was on a VW. We called the Australian consulate here in Denver and they said that the liklihood of them approving us was slim. Hubby had to go home. He left in July and we are still waiting. I don't want to ruin your hopes but you should be prepared for the fact that you may have to return home. We thought that it was going to be easy to adjust but since the intent of the VW is very clearly stated, it is hard to prove your intentions. It really sucks. You don't want to overstay that waiver or it could cause some real problems. Hubby overstayed by two days and so far everything has gone smooth but I say stick to going home and then coming back on a K1 or K3 or CR1. Best of luck in whatever you decide to do.

How sad! You guys could've adjusted from the US. That is what I did. Inever had any intention of immigrating at the port of entry, I just came on vacation and later on my then boybfriend (now husband) proposed to me....

I'm afraid to tell you the Australian consulate gave you wrong advice. It is perfecly legal to adjust from VWP if there is no immigration intent at the POE... I wish you guys a speedy immigration journey. Good luck!

Sorry to hear about your experience. It is important to be REALLY prepared at the interview and take into consideration EVERYTHING. You never know what they are gonna ask, what documents what pieces of evidence and I believe being prepared is imperative.

However, in the event of you getting a denial I believe you can get a motion to re-open your case, sometimes they might ask for the couple to attend a second interview.

If I was you I would try to collect as much information, documentation, evidence, etc... try to make an infopass also if you don't hear from them in a few days. I wish you all the best of luck! I'm sure everything will be ok.

You don't need a green card! At least here in California if you show them your EAD plus the SSN you are good to go.

Congratulations!! Told ya everything was gonna be fine! WELL DONE!

FABULOUS NEWS!!! Congratulations!!!

Congratulations on the recent approvals!

Yesterday when I got back from work I checked my mail box and there it was! My green card, exactly two weeks after my interview. Bye bye immigrations for a couple of years!!!

When I had my interview and was approved the officer told me that she had to tell me that the card will arrive in 90 days, however that they do arrive normally within a couple of weeks after being approved.

Did you get the approval notice in the mail? You should be getting a letter and soon after that your green card will show up. I'm crossing my fingers for you mate! Good luck!

Felicidades! te la mereces!!

Cheers!!!! Si necesitas ayuda no dudes en mandarme un mensaje.

I got back from work today to find a nice surprise in my mail box... A nice envelope containing my green card!!!! Two weeks exactly from my interview date! Fabulous!!!!

No more immigration malarkey for 2 years!!!

Good luck to you all who are still in process of getting the GC and thank you 'Visa Journey' for the support, advise, encouragement and all the rest!

Read my review in here:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...p;#entry2285359

My interview was fast and painless. The longest time was spent at the waiting room.

The questions asked:

Date of Birth

Passport and ID (she asked for my passport an my husband's ID)

SSN

Where did you meet?

Have you ever been arrested?

That was all. Hope this helps and good luck with your journey.

Did you send different cheques? That might be the reason. The money goes to different departments. When I applied I enclosed 3 different cheques:

$930 - I-485, I-765 and I-131

$80 - Biometrics

$355 I-130

Hope this helps!