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    California Service Center
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    Montgomery AL
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    United Kingdom

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  3. smilingstone
    Probably.
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  11. smilingstone
    That was my point. Before my K1, I had a valid ESTA and used it to visit my now-husband. Once my 129F had been filed, approved and sent to NVC, it was all in the system and it was a risk (albeit low, for me) to travel at that stage as CBP could see my immigrant intent. However, I went to the POE fully loaded with evidence that I would return (employment, property lease, etc). The application in itself does not affect things, she will not face denial purely because she applied for/gained a tourist visa. It is all about how it is perceived. If your MIL is ever asked at B1-B2 stage if she plans to immigrate to the US, she must be honest.
  12.    OldUser reacted to a post in a topic: Petitioning parent in relation to applying for B1-B2 visa
  13. smilingstone
    My guess is that it would be similar logic to gaining an ESTA and then subsequently applying for an immigrant visa. Yes, the immigrant intent can muddy things, but as long as there is appropriate evidence to show that she will return, there is usually not much to worry about.
  14. smilingstone
    Even if only a GC holder, every single account of this happening that I have read has involved drug possession charges.
  15. smilingstone
    I wouldn't risk it personally, but it's your call.
  16. smilingstone
    You should have recieved a copy of your DS3025, but this isn't the case for everyone. The original paperwork should have been in the envelope that you gave to CBP at the POE, so USCIS should have it on file already. If it wasn't in the packet, you will recieve an RFE asking for it, so if you are unable to get a copy of it, you will need to redo your vaccination assessment.
  17. smilingstone
    You don't need a lawyer to help you fill out the paperwork. You need an immigration professional to help you pitch your request in the best possible way, because on the face of it, what you describe sounds like one of the most typical cases of marriage fraud. Your visa is coming to an end and you are pushing forward with marriage after a 9 month relationship with an older USC. Not saying that this is the case, but if that's how it comes across here, then there's high risk of it seeming that way to USCIS. Your case is unlikely DIY'able.
  18. smilingstone
    They are missing page 12 of your petition. So you need to complete it, sign and date it anywhere not in an information field and then include that page when returning your RFE response to USCIS. It is worded as if they attached a copy of page 12 for you to complete. If they didn't, print it off and complete it.
  19. smilingstone
    No problem. My now-husband never recieved a text when originally petitioning for me. If you provided an email address too, there's a chance it will go to your junk folder. It did for my recent AOS NOA1.
  20. smilingstone
    1 week is way too soon to be worried. Half the time they never even send the text.
  21. smilingstone
    Did you recieve a letter with your online access code? It isn't the same format as the 129f NOA1. If so, log in and any documents will be uploaded there.
  22. smilingstone
    The circumstances of your engagement were the same as mine. By the time my now-husband proposed, we already spoke countlessly about getting married. He didn't have a ring for me either, we didn't even think about it until a day or 2 before I was due to leave. Even when I had an engagement ring, we didn't include anything about it in our petition because an engagement doesn't require a ring, only a question and an answer between the couple.
  23. smilingstone
    Registering happens at POE. That is all that's needed for anyone entering the US with a valid visa. From whag I understand, the demand for registration is to those who weren't inspected at a border.
  24. smilingstone
    If it helps, I felt that prices went down Mon - Weds and increased as it got closer to the weekend. It may not save you much, but it's something.
  25. smilingstone
    Being unable to meet between filing and interview isn't a cause for suspicion. It isn't a pre-requisite for a K1 to have time and money to spare for international travel (although it helps...). You just need to evidence an ongoing relationship, best way to do this in your circumstances is via communication logs (maybe include parts where you have discussed your upcoming plans). Maybe take a few pics in the days before the interview and include them too, as you will be there. Embassies vary, but I wasn't even asked for my further evidence when I attended my interview. Depends on the strength of your case and how the CO feels, I presume.
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