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    joe_robin66 reacted to Askafael in Ah ha, approved   
    Well had my interview this morning and everything went well. I got approved at the end of a 10 mins or so interview
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    joe_robin66 reacted to Darnell in Biggest Mistake of My Life?   
    Can you ask for a refund, from your couples-friends? They seem to have given you really bad advice.
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    joe_robin66 reacted to Hugglebuggles in Dual citizenship for child   
    Yep. Read through this: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/CIT0001ETOC.asp
    Its a bit of a pain, so we haven't done it yet, but I intend on it. Our little one is only 9 weeks.
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    joe_robin66 got a reaction from Andie in Visa Denied, Devastated, Please HELP!!!   
    Gary,
    You are being extremely rude to the OP here. He came to us for advice and support, not to be ridiculed. Why don't you learn some manners before posting on here. We've heard many different and very lame excuses for being denied a visa. If you can't say something supportive or give helpful advice without an attitude, then don't say anything at all.
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    joe_robin66 reacted to san diego in Getting married now - still use K-1?   
    I think this is rude. If you don't want to read it don't read it. Our site is designed for people to ask questions. If you don't like questions you can remove yourself from the website you can stop reading threads. This site is educational and is designed for friendly interactions.
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    joe_robin66 reacted to HeatDeath in He wants a divorce without AOS   
    First of all: my deepest condolences.
    Second of all: What. An. Idiot. [Him, not you!]
    As a con man, he's totally incompetent. You are, of course, correct. Without AOSing, his stay will expire in 90 days, and then he's out of status.
    You should be aware that if he has a copy of your marriage certificate, and can fake your signature on an I-864, he can try to file for AOS on his own, assuming he even knows he needs to do this. [Was it you or him who did most of the paperwork? If you did it all, he may not be familiar with the process enough to even know he's bailed before he locked in his status.] You can [and should!] head this off at the pass by calling USCIS, talking to a second level service officer, and informing them of the situation and that under absolutely no circumstances is an I-864 signed by you legitimate. That will prevent him from even trying to AOS.
    As for the other stuff, USCIS is unlikely to sic ICE on him just for taking off. They unfortunately don't have the manpower to do that sort of active investigation, so that won't work. But it sounds from what you say that he leads a lifestyle that will bring him to the attention of the Florida police in fairly short order, and if you inform them of his licenselessness, tendency towards DUI, and immigration status, they may hand him over to ICE for you, when he inevitably has an unfavorable interaction with them.
    That's pretty much all you can do, directly. But I recommend that you don't do anything overtly against him. Certainly call USCIS to protect yourself from a forged I-864 by all means, but for the other stuff...
    Harboring unforgiveness and anger against someone will ultimately do far more harm to your body and soul than the pain he's already caused you. I urge you, in the strongest possible terms, to try very hard to understand him as just another sad, twisted, broken, fallen human [just as we all are] and to find a way to forgive him who trespasses against you, just as we are forgiven our trespasses.
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    joe_robin66 reacted to Obama 2012 in UNACCEPTABLE!!!   
    If you're willing to put up triple the fees for a faster process, then that would be what it would take. Extra man power.
    The people on VJ are only a very small percentage of the people filing/the cases that USCIS has to go through. Every case has to have the background checks, the evidence checks, has to be looked at carefully, etc.
    From what I see, it's actually gotten better from what it used to be, so be thankful.
    Actually, be thankful you have the opportunity to bring your loved one here. It would be just as easy for the Government to say "nope" to all cases like these. That's something to consider and something that would truly be UNACCEPTABLE.
    There are bigger things to complain about, and there's always the option of you moving to your loved ones nation or trying to go elsewhere.
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    joe_robin66 reacted to Arabella in Why the advice against K1?   
    I disagree with the reply that you need a lawyer. My husband is Canadian and we went the K1 route without any help from a lawyer. Our case had a little bit of mud (I am 9 years older and divorced with kids), but we were able to do it all without legal help.
    I just wanted to add that I really, really enjoyed the VISA process. I know that sounds crazy, but I loved gathering the evidence, completing the forms, the anticipation of the interview, going to the interview, getting approved, the anticipation of him moving here, planning the wedding, and then filing for the green card.
    I am proud that we did everything the proper way, and I know we have nothing to hide from USCIS. The whole process gave us time to make sure this was what we really wanted. My husband left his country to be with me, and I know that during the process if he wanted to change his mind he could have (since we had so much time and did not rush into getting married).
    Enjoy your time courting, filling out the forms and getting her over here. It is a frustrating but meaningful experience.
    Good luck!
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    joe_robin66 reacted to JimVaPhuong in Why the advice against K1?   
    Ask this attorney, or any other attorney who recommends you use a B2 visa to marry and get a green card, what would happen if the CBP officer DID ask about your reasons for visiting America (probably the most common question they ask), and you answered the question honestly.
    CBP Officer: What is the purpose of your visit to the US?
    You: I'm coming to get married, and then I'm going to apply for a green card.
    CBP Officer: You mean you're going to get married and then go home and apply for a spousal visa, right?
    You: No, I'm just going to stay with my new spouse in the US and apply for a green card.
    The lawyer will say you will be denied entry if you tell the CBP officer this. The next question for the attorney is why you would be denied entry. He'll say because you aren't allowed to enter the US with a non-immigrant visa if you have the intention of immigrating.
    The obvious response is "Why the heck are you recommending that I do something that you KNOW is NOT ALLOWED???"
    If you're really feeling mischievous then you can offer to forward his email to the American Bar Association.
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    joe_robin66 reacted to JimVaPhuong in AOS IS ABSOLUTE TORTURE   
    I know this isn't going to be much consolation, but it might help put things in perspective for you.
    USCIS receives between 300,000 and 500,000 various immigration benefit applications every month. Yes, that's every month. Imagine what it's like to work at an agency that processes the equivalent of every person in the city of Los Angeles every single year. Do they care about your specific case? Nope. Not in the least. Sorry.
    Seriously, there are a lot of people who don't go to work every day and manage to lead meaningful lives. You need to find something more fulfilling to focus your energy on. Getting your green card should be one item in a laundry list of things you want and need to do, and not the entire focus of your existence. You obviously have access to a computer, and I'm sure there's some field you want to be able to work in once you get your green card. Why not use your computer to learn more about your career field. Maybe even become an expert. The time will pass a lot more quickly, and you'll actually get something out of it that will be useful to you in the future.
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    joe_robin66 reacted to Negrito Landrau in Visa Denied, Devastated, Please HELP!!!   
    Last Monday when I started this thread, I came here looking for some help and advise on how to move on now that I had been denied my fiancee' visa. Instead of receiving support and empathy I was bombarded with sarcasm and disrespect. That Monday was a really bad day for me and I had received enough sarcasm and disrespect from the consulate's officers to come here and receive the same treatment. So, I decided to stop reading any response to my post. Why would I come here with lies? This site have helped me A LOT in this process and I am grateful for that. I am an honest person and would have appreciated to be believed.
    Next day, feeling as sad as the day before but with the same questions and need of some answers, I started to read again. Thanks God, this time other people wiser and more compassionate posted their comments and gave me some valuable advise without hurting me. I am happy to reassure that VisaJourney is a great site with great people that take their time and effort to help other people that are strangers to them. And those that uses this site to be rude and arrogant with others are just MINORITY. I want to thanks everyone that kindly tried to help me (especially, Kathryn41, kennyM, tero, rLogan, Joe_Robin, mochamich and I & JJ). I will take some of your advise and will keep fighting to bring my beloved fiancee to USA which is my home. I will keep you informed of the outcome of my case. Again, thanks!
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    joe_robin66 reacted to Tero in Attitude Adjustment !   
    I have seen many people come on this site feeling helpless after a heartbreaking disappointment either from a denied petition, complications, or just trying to prepare for what’s ahead. In their quest for directions, I have observed people kick them while they were down. I have observed mockery. I have observed sarcasm with disrespectful intentions. I have observed bullies and I have observed disrespectful tones either in response to the OP or a participant’s comment.
    Just before you make a comment, bear in mind this site is rich in diversity, and you can’t use your own cultural exposure to judge others’.
    It is ok to introduce some humor but let it be to cheer up the OP/participant(s) and not to mock. If you have nothing respectfully constructively to say, please, don’t waste your time commenting. We are all adults already married or about to, so, please, show some class.
    It is ok to disagree as there are always different perspectives to an issue. If you want to hide behind your computer and be rude …take that sh*t somewhere else where you can “freelance” as much as you want.
    Adjust that Attitude! A bunch of words is more than enough for the wise!
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    joe_robin66 got a reaction from featherB in Visa Denied, Devastated, Please HELP!!!   
    Gary,
    You are being extremely rude to the OP here. He came to us for advice and support, not to be ridiculed. Why don't you learn some manners before posting on here. We've heard many different and very lame excuses for being denied a visa. If you can't say something supportive or give helpful advice without an attitude, then don't say anything at all.
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    joe_robin66 got a reaction from Tahoma in Visa Denied, Devastated, Please HELP!!!   
    Gary,
    You are being extremely rude to the OP here. He came to us for advice and support, not to be ridiculed. Why don't you learn some manners before posting on here. We've heard many different and very lame excuses for being denied a visa. If you can't say something supportive or give helpful advice without an attitude, then don't say anything at all.
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    joe_robin66 got a reaction from La Souris in Visa Denied, Devastated, Please HELP!!!   
    Gary,
    You are being extremely rude to the OP here. He came to us for advice and support, not to be ridiculed. Why don't you learn some manners before posting on here. We've heard many different and very lame excuses for being denied a visa. If you can't say something supportive or give helpful advice without an attitude, then don't say anything at all.
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    joe_robin66 got a reaction from Fandango in Visa Denied, Devastated, Please HELP!!!   
    Gary,
    You are being extremely rude to the OP here. He came to us for advice and support, not to be ridiculed. Why don't you learn some manners before posting on here. We've heard many different and very lame excuses for being denied a visa. If you can't say something supportive or give helpful advice without an attitude, then don't say anything at all.
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    joe_robin66 got a reaction from JlovesA in Visa Denied, Devastated, Please HELP!!!   
    Gary,
    You are being extremely rude to the OP here. He came to us for advice and support, not to be ridiculed. Why don't you learn some manners before posting on here. We've heard many different and very lame excuses for being denied a visa. If you can't say something supportive or give helpful advice without an attitude, then don't say anything at all.
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    joe_robin66 reacted to kennym in Visa Denied, Devastated, Please HELP!!!   
    HenyCat...
    Can you be a little more insensitive.. You may not be very intuitive, but these guys are going through a huge emotional trial.. Try thinking before posting stupid sarcastic remarks
    Kenny
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    joe_robin66 reacted to Kathryn41 in Visa Denied, Devastated, Please HELP!!!   
    Being sarcastic or insulting does not help the OP and detracts from the valid points in your comments. There is no need for 'attitude' when answering a simple request for help in understanding what has happened and what to do next.
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    Moderator hat off now . . .
    You can refile for another K-1 visa but it is unlikely to be approved unless you can address their issue of relationship. It does seem ridiculous, but since that is the route they have chosen to go, you need to address it whether you wish to pursue another K-1 or go ahead, get married and pursue a CR-1 spousal visa.
    Collect your evidence. Definitely put together a 'family tree' showing the full names, date and place of births and if applicable, dates of death for your parents and grandparents. List as well any brothers and sisters your parents, and each grandparent has/had. If you have date of births for them as well, very good. The more complete you can make this the better it will serve you. Do the same thing with your fiancee's family. Any relationship farther back than that is not a significant degree of consanguinity and should definitely not be applicable. Regardless, you have stated there is no relationship so going back 2 generations will reinforce your statement. If you have copies of birth certificates for any of the individuals listed, get photocopies of those as well.
    You can also, if you wish to spend the money, have DNA tests done on both your fiancee and yourself showing the degree of relationship, if any, that exists genetically. This is virtually foolproof evidence that there is no relationship, especially as USCIS/DOS accepts DNA to prove when there is relationship and often requests it for certain family sponsorships.
    You can try pursuing another K-1 with this information, or you can get married in the Dominican Republic and re-apply for a CR-1 spousal visa. If the Consulate's concern was that you were related and that is why you were pursuing immigration, then providing evidence to the contrary should be sufficient. No, it isn't fair and unfortunately there doesn't seem to be many options to call out a Consulate when staff behave like this, so the best thing to do is to beat them at their own game. Try to think of it as the road taking a detour but you are going to end up in the same place in the long run.
    Good luck to you.
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    joe_robin66 reacted to LiLMermaid in Timmy's closed in CT and RI   
    I miss Timmies. For me Timmies is a fond childhood memory. We had one within walking distance to our house and my mother would go there daily for a coffee. She would go with my father on the weekends, one brother or another would meet her there in the afternoon before/after work. I'd go with her at lunch or after school or sometimes on weekends. She was always meeting friends and family at Timmies and thats where we would have our alone time with Mom and chat. She passed away when I was in my teens and every one of us has fond memories of that place and always will.
    Not only that but they make kick a$$ coffee!!
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    joe_robin66 reacted to SisJ in Pregnant with another guy's baby   
    What an interesting thread!!!...With that said i think the OP realizes what kind of situation she's already in...she's here for advice and if we don't have any to offer her, then we shouldn't be rubbing her mistake in her face. Like she mentioned " life happens for good or for bad" we don't know what she was going through during the period of her life when she made that mistake...What's dones done, and i feel sorry for the husband and baby who may not know who his or her real father is, but we need to keep our "feelings" and opinions to ourselves and try to offer any advice we may have.
    I hope all works out for you OP
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    joe_robin66 reacted to kennym in Pregnant with another guy's baby   
    To the poster..
    This is, first off, a relationship issue which is way more complex than the capabilities of this website.. You really need to get your arms around your relationship, because part of the descision, really is dependant on the future of your relationship..
    So, in my humble opinion, you priority is to focus on your husband and decide if you relationship is going to get through this.. Once you know that, then you can discuss what is best for you from an immigration standpoint..
    None of us have the needed information to advise you since this is pretty complex personal matter first then secondly an immigration matter..
    That's my opinion...
    Kenny
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    joe_robin66 reacted to LeslienScott in Starting to panic   
    I am lucky??? What, lucky that I will have no job & no where to live in 3 wks? Sure it sux that you have been waiting your 9 months, but at least you have a roof over your head & money to buy food. I think I have good reason to panic!
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    joe_robin66 reacted to Sprailenes in Starting to panic   
    Stop comparing hardships MAN.
    Everyone has a right to feel the way they do.
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    joe_robin66 reacted to Hugglebuggles in Need some Direction from some pro's!   
    Hi Julie
    Since you are married, you will need to apply for CR-1 visa. You can read about the steps involved here: The Guides
    Your husband will need to file a petition for you from the USA, at which time you will remain in Canada to wait out the approval of the visa. However, you can still make trips to the US to visit him if you wish, staying as long as a regular visitor is permitted to stay (possibly up to 6 months) He cannot apply directly at a consulate in Canada (DCF) unless he is residing in Canada.
    All CR-1 visa interviews take place in Montreal. He certainly can come to the interview with you if he wishes, but it isn't required, you can go alone. The interview is to ultimately determine your eligibility for the visa. The interviewing officer will ask you questions about your relationship to ensure there is no visa fraud at play, and you will also need to present certain documents that are required before they issue the visa to you. For most couples the interview is rather straightforward.
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