Old Dominion

yes

no reason not to go visit her when you are able. in fact, because this is a quickie engagement, it will help her at the interview to demonstrate that you have been back to see her. yes, it's expensive, but your relationship did not include a period of courtship.

I'm far from being an expert on this, but would setting up an LLC now shift his current tax debt to the corporation? I somehow suspect it wouldn't or there would be a lot of people using that tactic to get out from under debts to the IRS.

Anyway, I can understand why his CPA recommended they file separate returns. He was thinking like a CPA, and didn't want his client's spouse 'injured' by his client's tax debt. Can't really expect a CPA to know anything about what's good for immigration.

Me and my wife got married the week after Christmas last year - just under the wire for being able to file a joint return for 2009. I managed to eek out a tiny refund, not even enough to take the family out for dinner at McDonald's. I opted for a check, rather than direct deposit to our joint account. We're not even going to cash it. We're going to frame it, since it's our first tax refund in both of our names. I thought it might be cute to include it in our evidence for the AOS interview.

My suggestion was really looking forward to the time when his wife also has her own business. Not much can be done about the recent past; now it's time to protect for the future. In community property states, his wife would already be regarded as joint owner of the trucks and jointly responsible for the debts. Simply having separate bank accounts doesn't change that.

Don't forget income tax returns. Don't need a lot of photos....a half-dozen would do. As to affidavits, two will suffice.

They are on blank paper and say "I have known XXXX for 00 years as a friend. In 2007 he married XXXX from (country). I have been places with both of them together, and can verify based on personal experience that they are husband and wife. Sincerely, typed name and signature, date"

you're about on schedule

Oh, I am so sorry, I didn't know I had to write how long we have been together,

how much we still love each other, the reasons why I got separated from my husband,

how hard I tried to fix being separated and everything.

However I still won't write about them yet because it's just my problem and

I'm not asking someone in here to fix that.

I posted the questions because in case everything I am trying now won't be working out.

Does anybody understand what I'm really questioning?

Please do not waste your time to post the comments or answers I'm not asking.

Thank you very much.

In that case, based only on the information you DID provide,the USCIS would deny removal of conditions to your GC. Why? You used your visa to come here already knowing that you would not have a bona fide marriage. You have not had a real marriage since arriving here; even a divorce will not help you get your permanent green card. It's sad.

Have you EVER lived together?

Green cards aside, marriage is all about doing everything together, loving, enjoying, grieving, no longer having "his" or "hers" property and assets. I see where the interviewer was coming from. The way to isolate your business from your family's finances is to set up an LLC or some other device, for a very small fee, I might add. Maybe $100 in your state. Pay yourself as part of that business's overhead. Your CPA will be helpful in how to make it all happen.

good -- you'll find help at Catholic Charities. Moving to another state may not be the best step as far as keeping legal matters as simple as possible but they'll advise you

many employers have policies that cover pre-existing conditions. check with your HR office. however, adding an alien spouse may take awhile; without a Social Security number, or a TIN, the insurers can be difficult.

being pregnant should not affect the visa process; happens all the time.

Just be sure to have plenty of dollars. Places to eat and internet cafes can take some of the time, and a free lounge (not terribly clean) is also available. Just don't expect much because the place is so crowded and the staff is not too polite.

hi,i got a concern now coz my husband and his family is sending me home without my consent...our marriage is not in good faith, he's having an affair with other woman and its like they are throwing me up...they took all the paper works from me ,the mariage license,they cut my phone,accounts, and all the paper works...and even my conditional green card,but i dont give it to them...we ended up calling 911 becaus they're chasing me already...would u think i can still file for a removal of condition?what are the documents i will be needing?...how will i use the waiver in the removal of conition?

thank you so much in advance

Go to a women's shelter, and also contact the Catholic Charities nearest you. Catholic Charities has an immigration staff that will help you with removal of conditions. The women's shelter will help you get legal help to file for divorce as soon as possible,and also how to get your papers back. Don't delay!

Waiver request? I wonder what their considerations are for the waiver request.

Thank you!

There are no considerations; you simply write a brief letter with your next petition requesting that a waiver be granted. It is not a big deal and won't delay processing at all. You are 100% eligible at this time to petition again, once you've met the basic requirements. Things like this happen quite often; maybe she is quite young??

You don't need to file for removal of conditions in October...you can wait until nearer the date your green card expires, even the week before. file for divorce, and also get a police restraining order out on him in case he is paroled and tries to see you.

It's a big enough risk to wait until after she can return to the Ukraine with her green card, and then have the religious celebration.

Tough situation for a rough crime...have you considered moving to Canada on a work visa? First you'd have to line up an employer. Canada is hurting for people willing and able to work.

you need to take some more time to prepare the forms. they require lots of evidence that you are truly married, such as joint bank account statements, etc. and they will take time to obtain. there's no real rush.

i am hoping someone who was in the same situation as me could advise me.

my conditional gc will expire on jan 2011. i have filed for a i751 waiver (divorce) on june 1st. for some reason, i still have not recieved my NOA and looks like i would be one of the unlucky ones who don't.

Since my gc does not expire until jan 2011, can i still travel on it without the NOA in my hand before that? Has anyone who has not recieved their NOA done that?

Thanks for your advise in advance

Yes, you can travel on your unexpired GC.

So there is no penalty, no down side to marrying after the 90 day limit? Surely this cannot be viewed the same as marrying within the 90 day limit.

The downside is the extra $345 (?) fee for filing the I-130. They should marry tomorrow, if possible, and get on with it.

EAD = Employment Authorization Document

The EAD for my wife was approved yesterday (June 16), along with the AP document which was mailed.

She will be traveling to Thailand roughly two weeks from now, but will return just before our AOS interview July 20.

How long does it take for the EAD to be produced & mailed?

The email notice said one month to be pessimistic, but what has been the actual experience?

The reason for asking is because I would like her to apply for the SSN before she goes to Thailand if possible.

I know she can get that with the EAD document, but since we have to wait an undetermined time,

could we ask for the EAD document if we already have an infopass appointment set up for June 24?

I kind of doubt it because this isn't an emergency, but the IRS needs her SSN for the 2009 tax filing

which was already sent.

You'll need the EAD and after applying, it will take SSA another 10-15 days to get the SSN to her. Sounds like the SSN won't be available in time, if she is leaving so soon. Meanwhile, I assume the IRS is processing the return and using her TIN...that's OK.

EAD = Employment Authorization Document

The EAD for my wife was approved yesterday (June 16), along with the AP document which was mailed.

She will be traveling to Thailand roughly two weeks from now, but will return just before our AOS interview July 20.

How long does it take for the EAD to be produced & mailed?

The email notice said one month to be pessimistic, but what has been the actual experience?

The reason for asking is because I would like her to apply for the SSN before she goes to Thailand if possible.

I know she can get that with the EAD document, but since we have to wait an undetermined time,

could we ask for the EAD document if we already have an infopass appointment set up for June 24?

I kind of doubt it because this isn't an emergency, but the IRS needs her SSN for the 2009 tax filing

which was already sent.

You'll need the EAD and after applying, it will take SSA another 10-15 days to get the SSN to her. Sounds like the SSN won't be available in time, if she is leaving so soon. Meanwhile, I assume the IRS is processing the return and using her TIN...that's OK.

go ahead and report what you know....not what "might be." The police can go from there; tracing the cell phone record is a good place for them to start.

Your husband has an illness and will always suffer from the disease. However, with help, he can learn to live with it. If he won't go for help, there is nothing you can do. After you get the I-751 filed, confront him directly with the fact that he will lose his wife and daughter if he doesn't seek help. Get prepared to stand on your own two feet no matter what.

You'll be OK. File the I-751 in a timely way (i.e, 90 days before GC expiration), assuming he will sign it. Meanwhile work on what's needed to fix the marriage or dissolve it. Operate on the assumption you will NOT be called for an interview, as you have all the right proofs already.

Once you have the NOA1, you're good to go for another 12 months even tho your GC might expire. Plenty of time to work out the situation.

His signature on the application is, more than likely, the only thing he will need to do. If there is no reason for USCIS not to grant the ROC, then no interview will be required.

She has not changed her place of residence by temporarily staying with a relative. From a legal standpoint, she still resides with you.